United Steelworkers (USW)

As we’re voting in the upcoming election, it’s essential that we elect candidates who will fight to advance our core issues, like manufacturing and industrial policy, safety & health, and retirement security. Learn more about our core issues: uswvoices.org/issues #GOTV #USW #2024Election #UnionStrong #UnionVoices #Steelworkers

💰 Latina women are the backbone of their families, yet they earn just 51 cents for every dollar a white man earns. Let’s push for higher wages and union protections to improve the quality of life for Latino families. #LatinaEqualPay #FairWagesForLatinas 💰 Las latinas son el pilar de sus familias, pero solo ganan 51 centavos por cada dólar que gana un hombre blanco. Luchemos por salarios más altos, justos y protecciones sindicales para mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias latinas. #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFMX575

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown are asking the tough questions of US Steel’s CEO, David Burritt. The Senators sent a letter this week expressing concern about the proposed USS-Nippon sale and the degree to which his personal interests – including his $72 million payout – may be driving the deal. Read the full letter here: http://usw.to/warren-brown

Union activists like Cynthia Overby and Dan Jackson are always happy to help their communities. But they know that what families across the country really need are greater access to unions, more middle-class jobs and the other opportunities that Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver as president. They intend to vote for Harris on Nov. 5 because of her commitment to lift everybody up and build an economy for all. "To me, it’s the most black-and-white situation,” said Overby. Our leaders must be “for the people, to better serve the people—not just an individual or a small group—but the people.” Check out President McCall’s latest blog to read more: http://usw.to/opportunity

We continue our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with Emma Tenayuca! She was known as La Pasionaria de Texas, and led the 1938 San Antonio Pecan Shellers Strike, organizing 12,000 workers to fight for fair wages and better conditions. Her fearless activism made her a key figure in labor and civil rights history. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #EmmaTenayuca #LaborRights #USW #Steelworkers

Let's give a warm welcome to the 6,300 University of Pittsburgh staff members who voted this week to join our union! “This will make Pitt a more secure workplace and a better place to get an education,” said Emilee Ruhland, a Global Communications Strategist in the University Center for International Studies. “It’s a victory for the whole campus community.” Read more: http://usw.to/55m #EverybodysUnion #1u

Mark your calendars for three opportunities to join us for Teaching Tuesdays in October! These sessions are virtual and open to all union members. Learn more about each and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eee45CTq #USW #Steelworkers #TeachingTuesdays #UnionStrong #1u

The clock is ticking ⏰ Just 40 days left until election day. Are you ready? If you still need to make plans to cast your ballot, get voting information by state here: https://lnkd.in/eUAyztzh #GOTV #2024Election #USW #UnionVoices #UnionStrong #1u

America’s national and economic security hinges on maintaining strong domestic supply chains. David McCall’s latest blog post highlights how the closure of a key titanium sponge plant left the U.S. vulnerable, relying on foreign suppliers for critical materials. Fortunately, legislation like the Infrastructure Act and CHIPS Act passed by the Biden-Harris administration is revitalizing American manufacturing and securing union jobs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwbmRAnX #USW #Steelworkers #NationalSecurity #EconomicSecurity #Infrastructure

In 1919, four workers were killed and 62 were injured during the General Steel Strike at the Standard Steel Car Co. in Hammond, Indiana.    This past weekend, the Hammond Historical Society, along with USW SOAR member Terry Steagall and representatives from District 7, dedicated a monument to honor their memory and their fight for better working conditions. Photo Credit:  Tom Logan Novak and Jake Jacobs/CR Publications