Resources – Press Releases USW
October 24, 2025
New USW Leaders Prepare to Take Office
Contact: Jess Kamm Broomell, j kamm@ usw.org, 412-562-2444
(Pittsburgh) – A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United
Steelworkers (USW) in March following the unionʼs regular four-year nomination and election process
that took place this fall.
Roxanne Brown, currently serving as USW international vice president at large, will be sworn in
March 1, 2026, as the unionʼs next international president. Brown replaces David McCall, who did
not seek reelection, having served as USW international president since September 2023.
“Roxanne has devoted her lifeʼs work to advancing the interests of working families, fighting for
fair wages, affordable health care, dignified retirements and strong labor rights,” said McCall. “I
can think of no one better qualified to lead our union as we navigate this unprecedented era of
largely unchecked corporate greed.”
“I am beyond humbled and honored to serve as the USWʼs next president,” said Brown. “Iʼm committed
to the work ahead and pledge to live up to the trust our members have shown in me. Together, we
will build an economy that works for all of us, a system that rewards workers rather than
corporations, and a bright future for generations to come.”
Brown will be the USWʼs tenth international president and the first woman to lead the union.
Also reelected to new four-year terms were Myles Sullivan as secretary-treasurer; Emil Ramirez as
vice president (administration); Kevin Mapp as vice president (human affairs); Marty Warren as
national director for Canada; and Luis Mendoza as vice president, as well as directors for each of
the unionʼs twelve districts.
Amber Miller will take Brownʼs role as international vice president at large. Miller for the past
six years has directed the USWʼs grassroots, nonpartisan Rapid Response network.
“I had the pleasure of working with Amber for a long time, watching her grow from a young activist
serving as president of her local in northwest Ohio to an extremely capable leader who will be an
essential part of moving our union forward,” said McCall.
USW National Director for Canada Marty Warren congratulated the new and reelected officers, noting
that the unionʼs long tradition of democracy is what has helped ensure its strong leadership.
“Our union is based on the principle that all workers, regardless of industry, gender, race or any
other consideration, deserve a voice. Itʼs a simple idea and yet one that is constantly under
attack. Iʼm proud to be a part of a union that lives this ideal every day, and I know that under
our new leadership, we will continue empowering workers across North America to stand strong in
their workplaces and their communities
The USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals,
glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in
health care, public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.
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