Welcome to USW Local 1219
We are the amalgamated local for the workers of the US Steel Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, PA and Holtec International in Turtle Creek, PA.
Feel free to browse our site, look at our pictures and watch our films to learn what we're all about.
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Labor Laws for Union Workers
STEWARD'S CORNER NEWSLETTER
FILE A NEW S&A CLAIM WITH BROADSPIRE
Sign up for our email list:
PHONE (412) 271-4555
EMAIL: LO1219USW@COMCAST.NET
BROADSPIRE IS THE COMPANY THAT HANDLES ALL SICK & ACCIDENT CLAIMS.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO FILE A NEW BROADSPIRE CLAIM PLEASE FIRST CALL
1-888-599-8572
IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT CLICK HERE, Click on "Activate Login" and enter the same email address that you gave to Broadspire over the phone, then click on "Activate". Once a password is created then you will have access to Claims, Forms, Status, etc...
BROADSPIRE IS THE COMPANY THAT HANDLES ALL SICK & ACCIDENT CLAIMS.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO FILE A NEW BROADSPIRE CLAIM PLEASE FIRST CALL 1-888-599-8572. IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT CLICK HERE, Click on "Activate Login" and enter the same email address that you gave to Broadspire over the phone, then click on "Activate". Once a password is created then you will have access to Claims, Forms, Status, etc...
Bids and Preferences
TO APPLY FOR A BID, USE THE KIOSK LOCATED NEAR THE BOP MAINTENANCE OFFICE.
Buy USW Gear Here
Click here to go directly to the International site where you can purchase USW T-shirts, hats, clothing, etc...
Report any Environmental/Pollution Concerns
Help to protect our worker's health and our good jobs by reporting any potential environmental/polution issues to those who can address the problem before it becomes a real problem. ALL concerns should ALWAYS be reported to your area supervisor FIRST. If they do not respond, let us know by filling out this form and we will follow up ASAP.
ALL INFORMATION ENTERED IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND IS ONLY SEEN BY UNION OFFICIALS.
USW National News
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Obituary: Gary Beevers, Retired International Vice President
Gary Beevers, who served as a USW international vice president for nine years before retiring in 2015, died on October 26, 2025, at the age of 72. Beevers began his career as a union activist in the e... —
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Rapid Response Info Alert: Balancing the Scales: Health Care Affordability
Click here to download this Info Alert as a PDF. USW Locals recently received petition materials as part of a nationwide effort urging lawmakers to put the needs of working people first, especially wh... —
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Rapid Response Action Call: Protect Our Voice! Oppose Unprecedented Mid-Decade Redistricting in Indiana
Click here to download this Action Call as a PDF. Last Friday, we alerted you about Governor Mike Braun’s special legislative session to push for unprecedented mid-decade redistricting, an action that... —
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Rapid Response Info Alert: Indiana Redistricting Session Threatens Fair Elections
Click here to download this Info Alert as a PDF. Indiana faces a critical moment as Governor Mike Braun considers calling a special legislative session to consider redrawing voting districts before th... —
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Rapid Response Feedback Report: Steelworkers Rally Behind Roadside Safety Bill!
Click here to download this Feedback Report as a PDF. Last week, Massachusetts Steelworkers met with state lawmakers to urge passage of S.2653, a bill that expands the state’s “Move Over Law” to requi... —
