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WOS 2026 Scholarship (Open to Public)

2026 scholarship applications are currently being accepted. You can pick one up at USW Local 1000 Union Hall 100 Civic Center Plaza Corning, NY or ema...

2025 Women of Steel $1,000 Scholarship Recipient

As 2025 High School Seniors are graduating across the Twin Tiers, WOS Local 1000 is elated to announce this year's recipient of the Women of Steel Loc...

Addison Highschool Future Fair

USW Local 1000 Next Gen participated in the Addison Highschool Future Fair today. We got to meet students grades 9-12 talking to them about what a Uni...

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24 Jan, 2025

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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.

What is a Union?

24 Jan, 2025

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Bargaining Basics

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

Bargaining Basics

13 Dec, 2023

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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.

The Union Difference

13 Dec, 2023

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Know Your Rights

Most private sector employees have the right to organize under the National Labor Relations Act.

Know Your Rights

12 Jun, 2023

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USW Local 1000 at the United Way Day of Action

Members of our Local 1000 United Way Committee participated in the United Way Day of Action on June 9th. We painted offices at the Chemung County Childcare Council offices in Elmira. Thank you to our members who participated!!

USW Local 1000 at the United Way Day of Action

05 Jun, 2023

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Second Annual Local 1000 Member/Retiree Picnic

Local 1000 held their second annual Member/Retiree Picnic on June 3rd at the Youth Camp at Harris Hill.

Second Annual Local 1000 Member/Retiree Picnic