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What do Unions do

When working people come together, they make things better for everyone. Joining together in unions enables workers to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace. There are millions of union members in America from all walks of life. These individuals know that by speaking up together, you can accomplish more than you could on your own.

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USW Local 7-838

 

Join the solidarity committee in celebrating the holidays at the Decatur civic center Dec 28th 6:15-8:15

Mar 19
Monthly Meeting

All Day

Monthly Meeting

Union monthly meetings 3rd shift 7:30, 2nd shift 1:00 pm, and 1st shift 4:00 pm

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USW National News

  • USW Making Rail Operations Safer to Prevent Future Tragedies

    USW members launched an effort in 2024 to make in-plant and in-mill railroad operations safer and to prevent future tragedies with this small job classification. At least 89 Steelworkers have lost the... —

  • BC Miners Push to Improve Workplace Safety and Health

    More than 1,200 members of Local 7619 at the Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine in British Columbia are working toward improved health and safety for all the miners in the province in the wake of a rep... —

  • USW Members Fight Attacks on Silica Rule

    USW miners achieved a major breakthrough two years ago when, after years of advocacy, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) adopted a rule with real teeth to protect them from cancer-c... —

  • USW Activists on the Ballot in Texas

    Two Steelworkers in Texas are working hard to take the fight for workers’ rights to the next level by running for statewide office in the March 3 primary election.   Marcos Velez, a member of Loc... —

  • 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,... —