United Steelworkers Union
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Fighting for better jobs, communities and a brighter future.
Pittsburgh college professors, including USW members, called on Sen. Dave McCormick to protect student aid and research funding. USW member Will Evans spoke to the group about the kind of work being delayed by federal cuts, including his research on treatment for stroke victims.
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Pittsburgh college professors call on McCormick to protect student aid, research funding
About two dozen members of unions that represent faculty rallied in front of McCormickâs office on Grant Street in Pittsburgh Friday.
https://www.wesa.fm/education/2025-11-07/pittsburgh-college-mccormick-research-funding
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đť Happy Halloween! What's scarier to you?
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USW brothers Max and Ben Morrissey were recognized for their heroic actions that likely saved many of their coworkers in an accident that claimed their lives at the Toledo Refinery three years ago. The Oregon City Council voted Monday night to name a section of a local avenue in their honor.
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Section of Starr Ave. named after Morrissey brothers
The Oregon City Council voted unanimously Monday night to name a section of Starr Avenue in honor of two brothers that were killed at the Toledo Refinery three years ago.
https://www.13abc.com/2025/10/28/section-starr-ave-named-after-morrissey-brothers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNt1WVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHk2ZeVS-bklc2IOBawE_7DZcoEp4jem6KbPRgStEFR2Iw826EPloizF4h5oT_aem_bVtlTepGt_OEwE0gB-j8eA
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United Steelworkers Union
Liz Shuler
17 days ago
Iâm so proud of my union sister Roxanne Brown, who will be sworn in as the next International President of the
@steelworkers.bsky.social
! Letâs keep building worker power across the country! Americaâs unions thank President McCall for his dedicated service to Steelworkers and ALL working people.
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United Steelworkers Union
Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO
17 days ago
DPE congratulates Roxanne Brown on her historic election to lead the
@steelworkers.bsky.social
as its next International President. We look forward to continuing to work with her to grow the number of professionals in unions. Read our full statement:
www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
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United Steelworkers Union
Labor Caucus
17 days ago
Congratulations to Roxanne Brown who will be sworn in as
@steelworkers.bsky.social
International President this upcoming March đ We look forward to working together in the fight for workers everywhere.
usw.org/press-releas...
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New USW Leaders Prepare to Take Office - United Steelworkers
A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the unionâs regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this fall.
https://usw.org/press-release/new-usw-leaders-prepare-to-take-office/
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Attendees of the District 1 Women of Steel conference showed up strong this morning, standing in solidarity with Libbey Glass workers on unfair labor practice strike. â
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Bosses and CEOs canât expect loyalty from workers when theyâre not willing to give it in return. Thatâs why we have to hold them accountable and demand fair treatment. đ
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Itâs National Pasta Day! Did you know we have siblings in Local 9555 who produce pasta, sauce and cheese Buitoni Foods Co. in Danville, VA? Time to plan a union-made spaghetti night! đ Read more:
usw.org/news/uswmade...
24 days ago
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United Steelworkers Union
AFL-CIO
27 days ago
Kaiser refuses to give workers fair pay, benefits, and the staffing they need to keep patients safe. We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP,
@steelworkers.bsky.social
Local 7600,
@ofnhp.bsky.social
,
@unitehere.org
Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract â
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âWhen it gets this hot, this is just what we do,â said USW Local 310L President Keenan Bell on automatic heat protections at Bridgestoneâs Des Moines plant. Every worker deserves that safety. Itâs time for a national heat-safety standard. Read more:
usw.to/5hm
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Battling Killer Heat - United Steelworkers
The USW is advocating for a national heat standard that would specify steps all employers must take to protect workers from increasing heat waves.
http://usw.to/5hm
27 days ago
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Just cause is used in labor arbitration to determine whether an employer has a valid reason for disciplining or terminating an employee. In tomorrow's Teaching Tuesday session, we will discuss the tests to meet the standard of just cause. Register here:
usw.org/get-involved...
27 days ago
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United Steelworkers Union
Texas AFL-CIO
about 1 month ago
This Hispanic Heritage Month, weâre honoring some of the Latino labor leaders who changed Texas labor forever. âđ˝ Mike Zepeda was a member of
@steelworkers.bsky.social
, a leader for the Coastal Bend Labor Council, and played a significant part in desegregating Corpus Christi schools!
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reposted by
United Steelworkers Union
Leslie Marshall
about 1 month ago
Watch now as I'm joined by
@steelworkers.bsky.social
's Amber Miller to discuss
#gerrymandering's
threat to working families.
#UnionStrong
#1u
youtu.be/mFt0N_k_8co
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Gerrymandering's Threat to Working Families
YouTube video by Leslie Marshall
https://youtu.be/mFt0N_k_8co
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United Steelworkers Union
Climate One
about 2 months ago
Federal attacks on clean energy has impacted tens of thousands of jobs. How is organized labor responding? Roxanne Brown
@steelworkers.bsky.social
, Lee Anderson with Utility Workers Union, and Lara Skinner
@cornellilr.bsky.social
ky.social
weigh in:
listen.climateone.org/kVj3uxN2?sid...
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DYK itâs been 20 years since USW members amended our constitution to include Women of Steel? Since then, Women of Steel committees have built leadership, advanced equality & strengthened solidarityâdriving change that benefits us all. More in USW @ Work:
usw.to/5gf
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âWomen of Steel Make Us Strongerâ - United Steelworkers
20 years since USW members made Women of Steel committees required for all locals, the program continues to make our union stronger.
http://usw.to/5gf
about 2 months ago
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Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! Itâs a time to honor the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our union is proud to fight discrimination and build workplaces where every member has the chance to grow, succeed, and be respected.
about 2 months ago
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United Steelworkers Union
Leslie Marshall
2 months ago
"CEOs, alongside their political cronies, are plotting to cram even more into their pockets, break the
#MiddleClass
and create a permanent underclass of workers without economic power or the political clout that goes with it." -
@steelworkers.bsky.social
President Dave Mcall.
usw.org/the-plot-to-...
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The Plot to Break Working People - United Steelworkers
The ultra-rich and their Republican cronies are conspiring to break the middle class and strip workers of their labor rights.
https://usw.org/the-plot-to-break-working-people/
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Enemy of Labor #3? George Pullman â He built luxury railcars while exploiting workers. In 1894, he cut wages but kept rents high in his company town. When workers protested, he crushed themâsparking the violent Pullman Strike. Profits over people, every time.
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The plan to eliminate the Chemical Safety Board would gut a vital safeguard. After the BP-Husky explosion killed two USW brothers, the CSBâs investigation helped prevent future tragedies. Cutting it wonât save moneyâbut it will cost lives. Read more:
usw.org/news/chemica...
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Chemical Safety Board Cuts Threaten Workers - United Steelworkers
Despite an outcry from the USW, the Trump administration has proposed Chemical Safety Board cuts that would abolish the agency by 2026.
https://usw.org/news/chemical-safety-board-cuts-threaten-workers/
2 months ago
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United Steelworkers Union
Leslie Marshall
2 months ago
In honor of
#LaborDay
, check out the new blog by my good friend,
@steelworkers.bsky.social
President, David McCall. It's titled, "It's a Great Life."
usw.org/its-a-great-...
#UnionStrong
#1u
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Itâs A Great Life - United Steelworkers
With Americans' labor rights under attack, it's important to remember this Labor Day that unions anchor workers in the middle class.
https://usw.org/its-a-great-life/
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On this day in 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It demanded fair wages, equal rights, and dignity on the jobâand showed that civil rights and labor rights are inseparable.
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United Steelworkers Union
Leslie Marshall
3 months ago
"Purely partisan
#redistricting
has turned the entire political process upside down, enabling officials to dictate to the voters and remain in office no matter how much harm they inflicted on millions of working people." -
@steelworkers.bsky.social
President David McCall
usw.org/gerrymanderi...
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Gerrymandering Our Freedom Away - United Steelworkers
Gerrymandering stacks the deck for one political party and special interests. It threatens democracy and working people.
https://usw.org/gerrymandering-our-freedom-away/
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Enemy of Labor #2: Henry Clay Frick. đ Carnegieâs ruthless lieutenant, he sent Pinkertons to attack striking steelworkers in 1892, killing & injuring dozens to crush the union and protect profits. â Weâll never forget.
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United Steelworkers Union
Economic Policy Institute
3 months ago
Unions boost wages đ On average, a union worker earns 12.8% more in wages than their nonunionized peers. But unions donât just help union workersâthey help ALL workers by raising standards. Read our new report about how unions are good for workers AND communities:
www.epi.org/publication/...
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Unions arenât just good for workersâthey also benefit communities and democracy
Rebuilding worker power by strengthening unions is not just good policyâit is a democratic imperative in the face of authoritarian backsliding.
https://www.epi.org/publication/unions-arent-just-good-for-workers-they-also-benefit-communities-and-democracy/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=unions_good
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Welcome to our new series: Enemies of Labor. Enemy #1? Andrew Carnegie. He built a name on libraries and philanthropy â but built his fortune by exploiting workers. Carnegieâs steel empire violently broke the Homestead Strike, slashed wages and fought unions at every turn.
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Our thoughts are with our siblings in the Mon Valley as they deal with aftermath of a deadly explosion at USSâs Clairton Works. In the coming days, weâll be working with the appropriate authorities to ensure a thorough investigation.
apnews.com/article/clai...
3 months ago
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United Steelworkers Union
Alliance for Retired Americans
4 months ago
We're lucky to have 4 million+ amazing members. One is Harmon Dent, who leads our Texas chapter. Right now, he's standing up to Trump and Republicans' cruel budget cuts. Learn all about it from @steelworkers.bsky.social President David McCall!
www.dailykos.com/sto...
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Real Leaders, Confronting Trumpâs Callousness
Harmon Dentâs congregation âadoptedâ an apartment building in Beaumont, Texas, and started handing out gift baskets, food and other treats to the disadvantaged children living there. Dent, the pastor, also leads church members in donating money and...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/7/25/2335134/-Real-Leaders-Confronting-Trump-s-Callousness
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United Steelworkers Union
Leslie Marshall
4 months ago
Watch now as I'm joined
@steelworkers.bsky.social
Legislative Representative,
@savageusw.bsky.social
, to discuss the vital work that the USW is doing to protect
#Military
#veterans
.
youtu.be/kFDXAHvcoak
#VeteransLivesMatter
#VeteransSupport
#UnionStrong
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United Steelworkers are Fighting to Protect Veterans
YouTube video by Leslie Marshall
https://youtu.be/kFDXAHvcoak
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United Steelworkers Union
AFL-CIO
4 months ago
@steelworkers.bsky.social
President McCall: âWe need to stand together. We need to fight for freedom, fairness and security. And that all comes from being in a union.â
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United Steelworkers Union
All About PA
4 months ago
Shout out to
@steelworkers.bsky.social
and
@aflcio.org
for coming out to fight for Pennsylvaniansâ access to healthcare and the benefits workers deserve. Pennsylvania rejects Trumpâs billionaire agenda.
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United Steelworkers Union
AFL-CIO
4 months ago
The United
@steelworkers.bsky.social
know, itâs ALWAYS
#BetterInAUnion
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Donât forget: the Itâs Better in a Union bus tour will be in Pittsburgh on Monday, July 21! Join your union siblings at our headquarters (60 BLVD of the Allies) at noon to be part of the action â fighting for fairness, freedom and safety for all working people!
4 months ago
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United Steelworkers Union
AFL-CIO
4 months ago
Kenny of
@steelworkers.bsky.social
Local 8888: âIâm a third-generation shipbuilder⌠Trump wants to cut millions of dollars from OSHAâs budget and eliminate more than 200 of the agencyâs staff. Cuts to OSHA would put tens of millions of workers in every sector of the economy at risk.
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United Steelworkers Union
AFL-CIO
4 months ago
Kenny, veteran, shipyard welder and member of
@steelworkers.bsky.social
Local 8888: âI served for 22 years in the Army ReserveâŚ[Trump] wants to cut tens of thousands of VA workers, many of whom are veterans themselves. Proposed cuts to the VA are a betrayal of patriotic Americans.â
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United Steelworkers Union
AFL-CIO
4 months ago
@steelworkers.bsky.social
International VP Roxanne Brown: âEvery worker should be able to go home at the end of the day safe and healthy. Thatâs not a privilege, thatâs a right! Because of these rollbacks, millions of workers are less safe on the job.â
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United Steelworkers Union
Economic Policy Institute
4 months ago
1 in 5 workers is an immigrant. Immigrants are a crucial part of the US economy, and Trump's radical deportation agenda will hurt us all. Trumpâs increase in deportations will destroy 6 million jobsâfor both immigrants AND US-born workers:
www.epi.org/publication/...
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The CSB investigates chemical disasters, saves lives, and protects communities. With a small staff and budget, it more than pays for itself - yet Trump wants to eliminate it. Read more from David McCall's latest blog:
usw.to/5eo
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Saving Pennies at the Cost of Lives - United Steelworkers
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) saves workersâ lives while also protecting the communities around chemical plants. Yet Donald Trump wants to kill it.
http://usw.to/5eo
4 months ago
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đ¨The Senate just passed a budget bill that includes deep cuts to programs vital to working people. Specifically, the bill would slash funding for programs that support health care and clean energy jobs and would provide significant tax breaks for the wealthy.
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Fairview Range Medical Center has cared for Iron Range families for decades. Now itâs at risk, as congressional Republicans push to slash Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the rich. âItâs a vital part of our community,â said USW Local 9349âs Marketa Anderson. Read more:
usw.to/5eb
5 months ago
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United Steelworkers Union
Jimmy Kimmel Live
5 months ago
Guest Host Diego Luna on Trumpâs immigration policies and the importance of immigrants in the United StatesâŚ
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Guest Host Diego Luna on Trumpâs Immigration Policies & the Importance of Immigrants in the U.S.
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
https://youtu.be/7726WoO7mTM?si=4WOaLvXkFTZ1KK8Y
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United Steelworkers Union
Nikki Budzinski
5 months ago
Today, I stood alongside Granite City
@steelworkers.bsky.social
to demand a seat at the table. This community has been sidelined for too long, and President Trumpâs Nippon steel deal must include the investments Granite City needs to keep its proud steel legacy alive.
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United Steelworkers Union
Texas AFL-CIO
5 months ago
Working people â no matter their race, language, or immigration status â are the ones keeping this country alive. As
@steelworkers.bsky.social
District 13 leader Jose Loya said in
#Amarillo
: This country belongs to US.
#UnionStrong
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Join us in welcoming the nearly 250 workers at Ahlstromâs Windsor Locks, Conn., facilities who voted to join our union. Their campaign grew from the converter to include the mill, water treatment facility, and power house. Read more:
usw.org/news/ahlstro...
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Ahlstrom Windsor Locks Workers Join USW - United Steelworkers
Workers at the Ahlstrom paper facility in Windsor Locks, Conn. recently joined other Ahlstrom workers as members of the United Steelworkers.
https://usw.org/news/ahlstrom-windsor-locks-workers-join-usw/
5 months ago
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As we fight to hold Nippon to its commitments, weâll use the most powerful tool workers have against global corporations: collective bargaining. Weâre not backing down on job security, pensions, retiree health care & other hard-earned benefits. Read more:
usw.org/press-releas...
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USW: Attention on USS Deal May Wane, But Weâll Still Be Here - United Steelworkers
Contact: Jess Kamm Broomell,
[email protected]
; Tony Montana,
[email protected]
(Pittsburgh) â United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall issued the following statement after U.S. Steel...
https://usw.org/press-release/usw-attention-on-uss-deal-may-wane-but-well-still-be-here/
5 months ago
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United Steelworkers Union
Richard Blumenthal
5 months ago
A win for workers at Ahlstrom's Windsor Locks facilities & a victory for working families. Joining the
@steelworkers.bsky.social
recognizes these employees' invaluable hard work & allows for better pay, safer working conditions, & improved benefits.
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Congratulations to Roxanne Brown, USW International Vice President at Large, on her election as
@industriall-union.org
Vice President for North America! Weâre proud to be part of IndustriALL, a global labor federation uniting workers around the world. â
5 months ago
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United Steelworkers Union
The NewsGuild-CWA
5 months ago
RELEASE: Jon Schleuss, president of The NewsGuild-CWA, sounds the alarm on police violence against reporters during the LA protests. âWe demand that every law enforcement agency open investigations into any officer violating the rights of journalists doing their jobs.â Journalism is NOT a crime.
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Justin Arango and his co-workers at JSW Steel voted to join the USW in March, fed up with broken promises from the company. Their win reflects a growing belief that unions are the path forward. Read more from President McCallâs latest blog:
usw.org/overcoming-l...
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Overcoming Lies and Broken Promises - United Steelworkers
By David McCallUSW International President Justin Arango said support for a union built over the years among workers at JSW Steel in Mingo Junction, Ohio, as the company repeatedly failed to deliver f...
https://usw.org/overcoming-lies-and-broken-promises/
5 months ago
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Congratulations to everyone elected to DPE leadership positions, including USW's Roxanne Brown. Roxanne was elected to be a DPE General Vice President.
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