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United Steelworkers (USW) District 8 includes the states of Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

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USW National News

  • Union? Yes!

    Workers on Alaska’s North Slope Refuse to Be Left Out in the Cold Bryan Goode has worked on the oil fields of Alaska’s North Slope for 35 years, braving some of the most extreme weather conditions and... —

  • Board Rejects Weakened Refinery Safety Rules

    USW refinery workers in California won a long-sought victory in September when the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board rejected a proposed settlement that would have weakened wor... —

  • Steelworkers Flex Their Muscle

    Members Bring Workers-First Agenda to Lawmakers on Capitol Hill When Minnesota lawmakers introduced legislation in 2024 that threatened the jobs of more than 600 refinery workers, Chris Mishkee mobili... —

  • A Strong Alliance

    USW Members in Wisconsin Produce High-End Laundry Systems When April Kanneman travels and stays in a hotel or a vacation rental, she makes a point of checking out the laundry facilities available at h... —

  • The Torchbearer: September 2026

    YOUR VOICE. YOUR UNION. YOUR VOTE. Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026. Your voice matters—at work, in your community, and at the ballot box. Make a plan to vote. Check your registration. Know your deadlines... —