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

  • Info Alert: 2026 Missouri Ballot Measures Pose Threat to Worker’s Rights!

    On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Missouri voters will head to the polls to participate in the state’s primary election and vote on two proposed constitutional amendments that could have lasting impacts on... —

  • Sojourn 250 Flag at USW Headquarters

    A historic U.S. flag made a stop at USW headquarters on July 1 as part of the National Flag Foundation’s “Flag Sojourn 250.”  Before its arrival in Pittsburgh, the flag was on... —

  • USW History Part of Flag Display

    A piece of USW history will be on display at a Seattle museum this year as part of an exhibit honoring the history of the American flag.   Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry is marking... —

  • Oil Workers Reach New Deal

    Four-Year Contract Raises Wages, Standards Across Industry USW leaders in the oil industry reached agreement in February on a new contract that will cover more than 30,000 workers in the oil and petro... —

  • 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... —