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 National News
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USW 3M Council Focuses on Organizing and Workplace Safety
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Atomic Energy Workers Council Lobbies Congress for Funding, Health and Safety Protections
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Workers March in Mexico 20 Years After Disaster
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Former USW member and current state representative running for Congress in Minnesota
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Local 7536 Builds the Next Generation, One Layup at a Time
What started as a simple idea to bring people together has grown into a dynamic union community event in Ontario, Canada. Five years ago, Raul Gutierrez, President of USW Local 7536 and 2nd Vice Presi... —