united we stand

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

Jul 16
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

  • Co-Op Federation Workers Join the USW

    Staff members of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) became the newest members of USW Local 9007 this spring when they voted to ratify their first contract.  Fo... —

  • Solidarity, Forever

    Workers Transform Maine Union Hall into Center of Labor Community In 1987, Linda Deane was a paper worker on strike alongside 1,200 union siblings at International Paper’s flagship mill in Jay, Maine... —

  • Building Workplace Democracy

    Co-Ops Create Worker-Driven Ownership and Leadership Structure Mat Forth and his co-workers at the Keystone Development Center, a technical assistance provider for co-ops, had a goal – to create a dem... —

  • Building Power with Our Ballot: Seeking Historic Change in Arizona

    This is part 5 of the Building Power with Our Ballot series from the USW’s Political newsletter Election Connection. Arizona’s labor movement sees an opportunity for historic change in the state legis... —

  • ‘We Are The Future’

    Women of Steel Forge a New Era of Education and Activism Nearly 800 Women of Steel descended upon Toronto, Canada, to harness their global solidarity, hone their leadership skills, and usher in a “new... —