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USW National News
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Delegates Vote to Require Next Gen Committees
Convention delegates on Tuesday voted to amend the USW International Constitution to ensure each local maintains a Next Generation committee. The amendment creates a new Section 16 in Art... —
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PA AFL-CIO’s Maurice Cobb Calls for Unity and Purpose
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Maurice Cobb delivered a personal, heartfelt address Tuesday that centered on the enduring strength of solidarity. Cobb, a fourth-generation steelwor... —
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Delegates Call Organizing Essential to Just and Equitable Society
Convention delegates on Tuesday celebrated the USW’s groundbreaking organizing victories and adopted a blueprint for extending the benefits of union members to more workers. Delegates gave a rou... —
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‘Family’ of International Guests Pledges Unity
Convention delegates on Tuesday committed the USW to strengthening solidarity across borders, recognizing that an economy driven by multinational corporations requires a coordinated response. “I... —
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USW Members All In on Manufacturing
Delegates to the convention voted Tuesday to reaffirm the union’s commitment to strengthening manufacturing across the U.S. and Canada. Representing a variety of industries, speakers in favor of... —
