We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is. Our members are leaders in your communities, in your work places, in our governments and more. We have a presence in the United Kingdom, Ireland, England, Scotland, Mexico and many other places around the world.
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We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is. Our members are leaders in your communities, in your workplaces, in our governments and more. We have a presence in the United Kingdom, Ireland, England, Scotland, Mexico and many other places around the world.
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We believe in better. We stand up and fight back for better. We work for working families around the world.
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We believe in better. We stand up and fight back for the better. We strive to help working families around the world.
These are the full-time staff at USW LU 6166 Union Hall
These are the full-time staff at USW LU 6166 Union Hall
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*Tony Colbourne - Health & Safety Divisional Co-Chair*
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*Todd Burnside - Health & Safety Divisional Co-Chair*
The United Steelworkers believe that their members health, safety and work environment is paramount. It is also a cornerstone to our collective agreement and is given a considerable amount of focus and weight during the negotiation process and everyday interactions in the workplace. H & S Divisional Co-chair leads all Worker Safety Representives in helping our members remain in a safe workplace.
The United Steelworkers believe that their members health, safety and work environment is paramount. It is also a cornerstone to our collective agreement and is given a considerable amount of focus and weight during the negotiation process and everyday interactions in the workplace. H & S Divisional Co-chair leads all Worker Safety Representives in helping our members remain in a safe workplace.
What is PAC? USW PAC (Political Action Committee) is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from members of the United Steelworkers Union, executive and administrative staff or our families.Contributions are used to keep members informed and support member-based programs to combat attacks on worker rights. A portion of these monies are also used to support political candidates who have pledged to represent USW values and protect our right to negotiate for fair pay and safer working conditions on the job. If you are interested in donating to PAC, please contact the Local 1219 union hall at 412-271-4555.
What is Rapid Response? The Rapid Response committee is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that provides the necessary structure to inform every USW member about pending legislation concerning labor and work-related issues. Rapid Response provides opportunity for all USW members to have a strong voice and an active part in the government decisions and legislative actions that affect them, their families, their contracts, and their communities.
Why is Rapid Response is one of the most important and effective tools that the United Steelworkers have? The union is only as strong as its engaged people. Because of how many people our union represents and how many millions of people that are affected, our voting power and the voices of our members is where our strength comes from. This is why our union is not only made up of the shrinking steelworker population but also now includes members from many other industries. This is what gets us a seat at the table. This is...
