United Steelworkers (USW)

Women of Steel Spotlight: Veronica Bragassa of Local 560L! As a resistance seam welder specialist at Arrowhead Products, her job is physical and demanding. It’s an environment where many women may not feel comfortable, but Bragassa said that because of her collective bargaining agreement, her rights and dignity as a woman at work are protected. 👏👏👏 Read more of her story here: https://lnkd.in/eRcM_3vb #Steelworkers #USW #WomenOfSteel #UnionProud #UnionStrong

Our 2024 Public Sector Conference is in full swing in Pittsburgh this week. The theme for this year’s conference - “Stronger Together” - is inspired by solidarity in the public sector. United, we fight for fair wages, better conditions, and workplace democracy. This strength drives our movement and builds a more equitable future. Check out more photos: https://lnkd.in/e4iBgyU2

In our latest blog, we dive into the recent NLRB ruling banning the captive-audience meetings that employers often use to bully workers into voting down union drives. It’s another reminder of how much workers need a strong NLRB to protect their rights and hold employers accountable. “At the end of the day, they’re just trying to make sure everything is fair,” said Ethan Fitch, president of USW Local 9011, who calls the NLRB an “iron shield” for workers. Read more on the blog: https://lnkd.in/eHU_HDpM

Don’t miss the final two Teaching Tuesday sessions of 2024!     ➡️ Dec. 3: Collective Bargaining 102 -   The second class in the bargaining series will include information on drafting and presenting proposals and table tactics, as well as an in-depth conversation on the NLRA.     ➡️ Dec. 10: New Hire Orientation -   Learn how to build member solidarity from day one on the job.     These virtual sessions are free and open to all members. Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/eee45CTq

💙✊ Welcome to the 2,100 Pitt Grad Workers who voted to join our union! We’re proud to have you as a part of our union family! 

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Teaching Tuesdays virtual session: SteelWeb for Local Unions!     Whether it is maintaining membership lists, tracking and researching grievances, or communicating with members, this course will help you get started with our SteelWeb tool.    Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/eee45CTq #USW #Steelworkers #UnionStrong #Unions #UnionProud

  🚨 Big win for workers: the NLRB banned captive audience meetings! These meetings are a common union-busting tool bosses use to scare workers away from organizing. They often involve threats of discipline, site closures, wage cuts, and more. This decision helps protect workers from intimidation and allows them to more freely exercise their right to choose union representation. #USW #Steelworkers #NLRB #UnionStrong 

Mental health matters. And when it comes to ensuring workers’ health, union contracts can be a powerful tool. Locals across our union are negotiating a variety of vital health and safety measures, addressing concerns like workplace stress, harassment, and mental health care access. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXaWdC-H #USW #UnionStrong #MentalHealth #MentalHealthIsHealth #Healthcare

Exciting news: Workers at the Squirrel Hill Health Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. have voted to join our union 🎉.     Our new siblings provide a wide variety of medical services to a diverse patient population, including many immigrants, refugees, and uninsured and underinsured patients. Welcome! #UnionStrong #HealthcareHeroes #USW #Steelworkers 

This Veterans Day, we honor the brave people who served our country and continue to serve their communities.      Thank you, veterans, for your service and strength.