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USW Local Union 1940-08 represents more than 100 workers in the lab, imaging, pharmacy & nursing departments at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, Penn.
USW National News
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Co-op U Manual Available for Free Digital Download
USW members at Co-op Cincy authored a Co-op U Manual, a practical guide to building and strengthening worker-owned cooperatives. This free guide, which includes exercises, tools,... —
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Modest Relief, Mounting Costs for America’s Seniors
By Robert Roach, Jr. This year will be a mixed bag for older Americans in terms of affordability. At the pharmacy counter, many seniors will finally see real relief. Prices will drop this year for 10... —
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New Contract at Libbey Glass
USW members who work at Libbey Glass in Toledo, Ohio, voted overwhelmingly in February 2026 to ratify a new contract, ending an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike that stretched more than five months... —
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SOAR President Bill Pienta Says Goodbye
At the December IEB meeting, USW President David McCall announced my pending resignation as President of SOAR, effective March 1. He also announced that, under the SOAR constitution, he has the respon... —
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Co-op Cincy’s Biennial Gathering Deepens Solidarity Across Co-op Ecosystem
More than 20 USW members across multiple workplaces spearheaded the 7th Union Co-op Symposium in October 2025, bringing together worker-owners and union members from across the U.S. to share know... —