
We are a United Steel Workers Local located in Corning, NY. We represent about 2100 members and almost 2000 retirees. Our employees work in 7 different facilities in what we call the "Valley" which are located in Corning, Erwin, Painted Post and Big Flats New York.
What is USW Local 1000 đź’Ş
“What is Local 1000? I The United Steelworkers Local 1000” is a video that explores the labor union representing Corning Inc. employees. The video was produced as part of the 2023 Community Documentation Workshop.
What is the video about?
- The video highlights the role of the union in the community, including its involvement in events, committees, and legislation
- The video shows how the union helps members feel included and supported, and how it advocates for their rights
- The video demonstrates how the union is a source of empowerment and protection for its members.
Rapid Response News
Rapid Response, our union’s nonpartisan grassroots activist program, provides an opportunity for every USW member to weigh in on legislation concerning labor and work-related issues. By joining together, we encourage government actions that will positively impact our families, contracts and communities. Learn more!
Union Plus Benefits
Did you know your USW membership entitles you to discounts on wireless, car rentals, movie tickets, car insurance and more? Visit the Union Plus website to view current discounts and programs.
Download the USW App
Get USW event info, news alerts and even your union card right on your smart phone with the United Steelworkers app! It’s free and available for both Apple and Android users.
USW National News
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1,400 Corning Workers in Michigan Join USW
Glen Dowdy understood the union difference long before he came to work at the Corning facility in Hemlock, Mich., a year ago. Dowdy worked in a USW-represented facility at his previous job, but he dec... —
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Rapid Response Feedback Report: Senate Farm Bill Stalled in Committee!
Click here to download this Feedback Report as a PDF. In the days leading up to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s vote on the Farm Bill 2.0, USW members across the country contacted their Senators an... —
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Health Care Workers at Edgewood Sierra Hills Ratify First Contract
After a hard-fought two-year battle with a relentless anti-union employer that resulted in a strike over Christmas and a laundry list of egregious unfair labor practice charges, roughly 40 health care... —
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SOAR Volunteers Needed for the USW’s 2026 Member-to-Member Campaign!
As in recent election cycles, one tactic our union will use during this year’s election work is personalized postcards written by USW members and our retirees. Whether the message urges someone to reg... —
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Leading Forward: A Message from the SOAR President
As your new SOAR President, I am honored to share my priorities, recent activities, and vision for the future of SOAR with you. Since being sworn in on March 1, my top priority has been to raise aware... —



