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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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We strongly call for its reauthorization and thank members like Wes Mullins of Local 1023 for sharing their stories about why TAA matters. Read more: usw.org/press-releas...

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is a lifeline for workers whose jobs are lost or impacted by unfair trade — providing training, job search support and income assistance.

Thank you to longtime USW activists Marcos Vélez and Jose Loya for running in the Texas primary. Regardless of the outcome, it’s important for union members to step up and run, to help ensure working families and their priorities remain at the center of each race.

On this day in 1933, Frances Perkins was installed as the first female cabinet member in the U.S. government as the Secretary of Labor. She was a powerhouse for workers' rights, driving New Deal policies like social security, securing a federal minimum wage, and overtime pay.

“United, nothing can defeat us.”

That’s the kind of clarity and confidence Roxanne Brown brings as she takes on the mantle of International President of @steelworkers.bsky.social. She’s ready to get to work and build on a legacy of strength, solidarity and results for working people everywhere.

Please join us for a livestream on March 12 at 2 p.m. EST to honor the legacy of Leo Gerard, who passed away on Sept. 21, 2025. This event is an opportunity for our union to come together to remember his many contributions to the labor movement. https://usw.org/leogerard/

Congrats to Ken Neumann, the new president of SOAR! Ken joined USW as a teenager in Regina, Saskatchewan. He went on to become the president of Local 4728, before rising to D3 Director, and was eventually elected as the National Director of Canada in 2004, 2005, 2009 & 2013.

Today, we honor the start of Women’s History Month and a history-making moment: Roxanne Brown becoming the first female president of the USW. All month long, we will highlight leaders and moments that changed history — and continue to inspire our work today.

Tomorrow is the installation of our international executive board!

Please join us via our livestream at 11 a.m. to see history being made: https://usw.org/installation/

Thank you for joining us this Black History Month as we honored leaders and pivotal moments that shaped labor history. We remember those who risked everything to build a better future — and we carry their legacy forward by lifting one another up. When one of us wins, we all win.

The USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and Westin Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa., on May 17-22.

Get more info and register here: https://usw.org/events/2026-usw-health-safety-and-environment-conference/

Global solidarity works ✊🏾 Sub-contractor workers on the world's largest rubber plantation in Liberia organized a union and recently won their first contract 📝 See how they did it with the help of the Solidarity Center and @steelworkers.bsky.social ▶️ sclinks.co/3MLRiqD

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Better jobs start with conversations. Talk to your co-workers about what you want to improve at work. When you contact us, you’ll get info, support, and help answering questions along the way. Learn more: https://usw.org/start-a-union/

New data collected by BLS shows that now more than ever workers want the security of a union contract. The Economic Policy Institute breaks it down for us. Read the report here: http://usw.to/5km

In 1945, Black cigar factory workers in Charleston struck against low pay and discriminatory job assignments. Their victory won wage increases, back pay, and opened skilled positions that had been denied based on race—raising standards across the workplace.

Since 2026 is a big bargaining year for many in our union, we continue to cover the basics you need to know about bargaining. Today, we answer the question: what happens if we don’t finish negotiations by the contract expiration date?

We're looking forward to the installation of our international executive board on March 1, with Roxanne Brown becoming our next president. We’ll livestream the event so you can watch from near or far. Get the link and plan to attend: https://usw.org/installation

On this day in 1906, labor icon Peter McGuire passed away. Known as the father of May Day & Labor Day and founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, he helped turn local union activism into a national labor movement.

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! 🧧✨

May the year ahead bring health, prosperity, and solidarity.

If you're a local webmaster, consider joining our next UnionHall training on Tuesday, February 17 at 5 p.m. ET. Learn about the improvements in the new version of the website tool, and get tips for using the updated features and improved interface. Sign up: http://usw.to/5kc

Share your favorite card with your union valentine! 💘 💌

You had me at union-made 😉.

Make this Valentine’s Day a little sweeter with these union-made chocolate treats. 🍫

Our next Black History Month highlight: the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike. After two Black workers were killed on the job, 1,300 sanitation workers struck for safety, dignity, and union rights—showing worker rights and civil rights are inseparable.

Our next Teaching Tuesday book club meeting is just around the corner!

Join us on Feb. 17, as we dive into Chapter 9 of A History of America in Ten Strikes, “Air Traffic Controllers & the New Assault on Unions.”

Register here: http://usw.to/teaching_tuesday

About 50 members representing 4,500 USW cement workers from across the U.S. and Canada are at USW headquarters in Pittsburgh this week for two days of meetings to build solidarity, address bargaining concerns and discuss trends at their companies and in their industry.

Today, we continue our Black History Month celebration by honoring Rosina Corrothers Tucker. She organized the women behind the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and pushed labor and civil rights forward—from the shop floor to Congress.

In this installment of our Bargaining Basics series, a series where we break down all the aspects of bargaining, we’re answering the question: Do members get to vote on whether to ratify a collective bargaining agreement?

Next week, join our Teaching Tuesday class on how locals can best use social media. If you run—or want to run—your local’s social channels, this session is for you. Have questions? Drop them below or bring them with you!
Sign up: http://usw.to/teaching_tuesday