Steelworker Activism Pays Off!
In early 2020, hundreds of District 4 activists gathered in Albany, New York, for the District’s first Rapid Response conference. They learned about the Rapid Response program and lobbied state legislators on legislation and issues affecting steelworkers. One issue they focused on was honoring those who served in the United … Read more
We urge you to address the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Update 11/11/2022 WEP/GPO CALL TO ACTION Call and email the members of the Ways and Means Committee Honorable Ways and Means Committee member, We urge you to address the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These penalties have taken our earned Social Security and … Read more
Retirement Security
Imagine working hard every day at your job, contributing to your community and growing the economy for 40 years…50 years…. Then after a lifetime of giving your time and energy, all you want is to retire with dignity. But your employer and your government say: Thanks for everything, but you can’t afford retirement. … Read more
Protecting Retirement Security
Protecting Retirement Security USW Core Values Educational Series – Issue 1 All workers have the right to retire with dignity and respect. In fact, retirement security that includes Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid was the highest rated issue in our “Your Union. Your Voice.” survey. The USW has fought for decades to … Read more
Please consider donating to the Union Community Fund
Hurricane Ian Batters Florida on Its Way Up the East Coast Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday with the full force of a Category 4 storm. As the now downgraded tropical storm continues its path up the East Coast, the AFL-CIO is in close contact with labor leaders … Read more
Labor Movement Blasts Opposition to TAA, Calls on Congress to Prioritize Working Families
Labor Movement Blasts Opposition to TAA, Calls on Congress to Prioritize Working Families A few weeks before Election Day, some members of Congress are making it clear they’re not on the side of working people. As debate rages over whether to re-up funding for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Republican leaders … Read more
Why So Many Employees Are Suddenly Trying To Unionize
By Jennifer Hollohan Every fall, Americans gather to celebrate Labor Day, joining friends and families for a last big BBQ and a goodbye salute to summer. But what gets lost in the celebration is the why behind them. The role unions played in the US Labor movement over a century ago directly impacted … Read more
Congress Needs to Get This Right.
Our union has fought for a level playing field when it comes to trade policy for decades. Today was no exception, as Legislative Director Roy Houseman testified on behalf of the USW to extend tariffs for Hot Rolled Steel at the International Trade Commission (ITC). Next week, the ITC will have a … Read more
Email Resorts World executives and tell them that you stand with the workers and their union!
Resorts World Las Vegas pledged to be neutral when maintenance workers and slot machine technicians started organizing. Days later, it broke that pledge and started intimidating and interrogating workers. Will you take 30 seconds to send a note to Resorts World executives to tell them you stand with the workers? Click … Read more
Congress Needs to Get This Right.
Congress Needs to Get This Right.Last week, we told you about a new bill that emerged from the COMPETES Act Conference Committee called the CHIPS and Science Act. Although we were supportive and happy to see that bill’s passage, we know we need more and Congress’s work is not done.The Senate now … Read more