United Steelworkers (USW)

Our union welcomes President Biden’s proclamation today strengthening rules for steel and aluminum to qualify for trade benefits between the United States and Mexico, as his administration further protects workers from unfair trade. “We’re grateful that the president takes this threat seriously and continues fighting to achieve a level playing field for American workers,” McCall said. Read more: http://usw.to/traderules

The 2024 Health, Safety & Environment Conference is just around the corner! Register NOW at http://usw.to/hse24 #EverybodysUnion #1u #2024HSE

Our union’s democracy helps protect freedom across our communities, as USW members run for office, mobilize their fellow members, and advocate for our core values. “We stand up for workers’ rights, and that’s what this country was founded on,” said Sean Clouatre, Local 620 president and alderman in his hometown of French Settlement, La. “We fight for those principles, still, to this day.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e933-vfT

Liberty and Justice for All. #4thofJuly #EverybodysUnion #1u

Decades of union empowerment prepared Wayne Creasy—public works crew chief in Bloomsburg, Pa., and president of USW Local 1928—to help save a life on a summer day four years ago. Training he received at a labor conference readied Kevin Ziolkovski, president of USW Local 9411, to carry Narcan to protect residents in Groton, Conn. Swift passage of the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act would enable many more public servants to serve their communities as ardently and effectively as these two do. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqXfukEG

Today's proposed standard provides groundbreaking protections for workers exposed to extreme heat on the job. Thanks to the Biden administration and OSHA for once again delivering for workers! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMx7TXBJ

🎙️ Make sure to check out the latest USW Solidarity Works podcast episode featuring union activists sharing their experiences with legislative activism. Listen at http://usw.to/podcast or wherever you access your favorite podcasts! #1u #unions #podcast

Education starts with you! Make sure you have a copy of the USW Constitution, which outlines our union's founding principles and more. #1u #unions #EverybodysUnion

📣 It’s Union Organizing Week in Pennsylvania! Pittsburgh-area workers from Eos Energy, the Frick Museum and University of Pittsburgh staff spoke on Tuesday at the Pennsylvania state capitol to share why they’re organizing unions at their workplaces. USW District 10 members joined the rally to advocate for important bills that would uplift working people, including HB 1481, protecting workers’ legal right to strike; HB 299, ensuring OSHA protections for public sector employees; and HB 760, allowing direct deposit for workers’ compensation.

Employers across the country added an astonishing 15 million jobs over the past three and a half years, including another 272,000 in May. Workers are benefiting with strong wage gains that outpace the cost of living. And communities battered not long ago by the pandemic are now seeing historic investments in factories and manufacturing. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddd-3PzT #EverybodysUnion #1u