Local union webmasters: take your Union Hall skills to the next level! Tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST, there will be a virtual Union Hall Level 2 training session.
Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/unionhall-level-2...
We'll discuss the conclusion to “A History of America in 10 Strikes” by Eric Loomis on April 21.
If you're interested in the role of the labor movement in the New Gilded Age, we will shed light on recent history and offer suggestions on where we go from here.
http://usw.to/teachingtuesday
We took our message of solidarity all the way to Houston: BP needs to end the illegal lockout of Local 7-1 members now!
Have your voice heard and your power felt by getting more involved with your union!
Consider joining your local:
➡️ Next Gen committee
➡️ Vets of Steel committee
➡️ Women of Steel group
➡️ Rapid Response team
Learn more: https://usw.org/get-involved/
Join us in welcoming our new siblings from Graphic Packaging International in Waco, Texas! 🎉
Unionize Texas! ✊🏽
Workers at Graphic Packaging International in Waco just voted to form a union with @steelworkers.bsky.social so they can have a voice in the workplace.
If you’d like to form a union, visit texasaflcio.org/form-union
Join us April 7 to learn more about May Day - the original Workers’ Day. There will be opportunities to share how you or your local celebrates, as well as time to brainstorm how your local can recognize this important day for workers globally. Register: http://usw.to/teachingtuesday
Read more from International President Roxanne Brown’s latest blog post: usw.org/this-union-p...
Dominick Sapien, president of Local 9012 faces the epidemic of inequality every day as a paramedic – treating some of Wyoming’s poorest people in towns not too far from the wealthy enclave of Jackson Hole.
Rapid Response activists have helped secure major victories for working people in recent years, like infrastructure investments, saving pensions for more than a million workers, and helping to enact legislation to support military vets. Read more: usw.to/5mk
Labor and community activists, including USW members, rallied in Washington, D.C. on March 25 to oppose an EPA proposal to weaken industrial safety regulations for roughly 11,000 chemical facilities.
Read more: usw.org/news/workers-rally-again...
Have you heard of Rapid Response? It’s our nonpartisan grassroots program that informs members about labor legislation—from advancing health and safety to protecting our right to bargain strong contracts. Get involved: https://usw.org/get-involved/rapid-response/
On this day in history, labor icon Sidney Hillman was born. He bridged the gap between the factory floor and the White House.
From leading the 1910 Chicago garment strike to drafting the Fair Labor Standards Act, he proved that "Power is always seized, never bestowed." ✊
Join us tomorrow for Steward Saturday at 12 p.m. EST. We’ll discuss the roles of the steward and then focus on some skills needed to conduct an investigation: active listening, asking questions, and requesting information from the company.
Register now: http://usw.to/teaching_tuesday
Read more from International President Roxanne Brown’s latest blog post: usw.org/no-kidding-s...
Illinois recently strengthened its child-labor law, while neighboring state Indiana keeps rolling back protections for young workers. This is no coincidence. Illinois has a much larger number of union workers—people who stand up to bosses and won’t let them hurt their children.
🎉 Join us in welcoming 267 new brothers and sisters from ConocoPhillips in Alaska!
On Alaska’s North Slope above the Arctic Circle, they work in whiteout conditions with wind chills as low as -100. When the company tried to slash benefits and cut wages, they organized. 💪
Women’s History Month continues with Rose Schneiderman and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. After the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire killed 146 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women, Rose Schneiderman became a leading voice for workplace safety reform.
With immense gratitude, we thank David McCall for a lifetime of dedication to our union. From joining at 18 as a millwright at Bethlehem Steel’s Burns Harbor Works to leading our union, his legacy of advocacy will inspire generations to come.
Read more: https://usw.org/news/mccall-steps-aside/
Addie Wyatt was a labor leader, civil rights activist, and the first Black woman elected as an international VP of a major union. She fought for fair wages, racial equality, and opportunities for women in the workplace.
St. Patrick’s Day | AFL-CIO
Our good luck charm is a union card 🍀
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from America’s unions! Remember to celebrate today with union-made goods: aflcio.org/StPatricksDay
💪 The labor movement continues to grow in strength and numbers. Read more from International President Roxanne Brown’s first Stronger Together blog: usw.org/these-worker...
Nearly half a million workers joined unions last year because collective action wins better pay, benefits and a voice on the job. In recent months, we’ve welcomed new members around the country, from oil workers in Alaska to steelworkers in Ohio.
Talk to your co-workers about opportunities like these to get more involved in the union:
➡️ Bring them to your Local meeting
➡️ Suggest they join a committee like Next Gen, Women of Steel, and Vets of Steel
➡️ Invite them to our free Teaching Tuesday virtual classes
Our union welcomes the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement of Section 301 trade investigations regarding overcapacity in multiple manufacturing sectors and forced labor. Read the full statement from International President Roxanne Brown here: usw.org/press-releas...
📣 Don’t forget to join us today at 2p.m. EST for a special event to honor the live and legacy of our seventh International President, Leo W. Gerard, who passed away Sept. 21, 2025. You can access the livestream here: https://usw.org/leogerard/
For Women’s History Month, we’re honoring women of the labor movement who made an impact. Today, we honor Mary “Mother” Jones, who was one of the most fearless labor organizers in U.S. history. She organized miners and fought child labor.
Happy International Women’s Day!
As we celebrate the women who strengthen our workplaces and our communities, we’re proud to stand in solidarity with women around the world today, and every day, as we continue working toward a more just and equitable future for all.
We’re shipping out the next issue of USW @ Work! Keep your eyes on your mailbox for the latest stories on your siblings and our union.
We made history on Sunday as our newly elected International Executive Board was installed. A powerful moment for our union — and for everyone who showed up in solidarity.
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