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What is a Union?

A union is a group of people working together to advance their interests in the workplace through collective action and collective bargaining.

Bargaining Basics

Information on what it means to collectively bargain and how your involvement can help win fair contracts.

The Union Difference

Unions allow us to speak with one voice to address the things most important to us on the job and build power for working people.

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07 Sep, 2018

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07 Sep, 2018

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Sept. 7: Negotiations Stall with Steel Industry Facing Labor Crisis

This week, our negotiating committee continued to meet both internally within our committee and with ArcelorMittal management while 15,000 of our brothers and sisters at U.S. Steel facilities across the country unanimously granted strike authorization.

Sept. 7: Negotiations Stall with Steel Industry Facing Labor Crisis

04 Sep, 2018

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04 Sep, 2018

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Labor Day: 24 Hours When Workers Are Human

Posted: September 03, 2018

Labor Day: 24 Hours When Workers Are Human

03 Sep, 2018

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03 Sep, 2018

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Minnesota Elections 2018

Typically this site will remain apolitical. Only issues that could affect your job or your working condtions will be brought to your attention here. However, it is our belief that it is the responsibility of all of our members to take an active interest in knowing and understanding th

Minnesota Elections 2018

31 Aug, 2018

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Rally in Virginia MN

USW Local 1938 held their rally at the Miner's Memorial building in Virginia August 30th. Hundreds of Steelworkers from across the range were in attendance. I saw many from our own local there to support our union brothers and sisters that work at the USSteel Minntac mine.

Rally in Virginia MN