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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

Oct 15
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

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    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... —

  • Rapid Response Action Call: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Fighting to Preserve Our Domestic Tire Industry

    For generations, tire plants have provided good, family-supporting jobs, and helped build strong communities across our country. But those jobs, our members’ jobs, are disappearing at an alarming rate... —