United Steelworkers District 8 Endorses Creigh Deeds for Virginia Governor
Richmond, Virginia - The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed Democrat Creigh Deeds, a candidate for Governor in the November 3rd election. "The Steelworkers are proud to endorse Senator Creigh Deeds for Governor. Senator Deeds has stood with us in many battles to create a better future for Virginia’s working families,” said Billy Thompson, USW District 8 director. “Creigh has a record of creating good jobs ...... more

Arbitrator Orders AK to Keep Ashland Operating
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that an independent arbitrator has ordered AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) to abandon plans to shut down its Ashland, Ky. plant and lay off about 750 workers and instead look at cutting production elsewhere because the USW's contract contains a provision to prevent its members being laid off while other plants are operating....... more

Steelworkers Testifying at Steel Caucus Want Industry Revitalized
Representatives from the United Steelworkers (USW) union joined with steel industry experts and management today, urging Congress to take steps to stabilize steel production facilities and suggesting how Congress can help restore the industry....... more

Steelworkers Say Ravenswood Shutdown Shows Need for Immediate Economic Stimulus
Steelworkers Say Ravenswood Shutdown Shows Need for Immediate Economic Stimulus For Immediate Release February 5, 2009 Pittsburgh – The United Steelworkers (USW) regret that in spite of all the hard work and effort by the workers, W.Va. Governor Joe Manchin and management of Century Aluminum in Ravenswood, W.Va., to keep the plant operating, ...... more

USW Local 8888 Ratifies New Contract With Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard
USW Local 8888 Ratifies New Contract With Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard For Immediate Release October 30, 2008 Newport News, VA – In the wee hours today, members of United Steelworkers Local 8888 ratified a new four-year, four-month agreement with Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard. By a margin of 945 to 833, members said “yes” ...... more

USW Local 8888 And Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard Strike Tentative Deal On “Legacy” Contract
United Steelworkers Local 8888 and Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that – if ratified – will increase wages, significantly improve pension income, contain health care costs and protect workers’ transfer rights. If ratified by Local 8888 members, the proposed ...... more

Federal Judge Orders Equitable Resources to Honor Contract with Workers
A federal judge upheld an arbitrator's award ordering Equitable Resources (NYSE: EQT) to honor its contract with members of the United Steelworkers (USW) yesterday. The decision is the latest chapter in a lengthy legal battle between Equitable Resources and the union. The battle started earlier this year when Equitable Resources merged its subsidiary, Kentucky West Virginia Gas, into two other segments. The company argued that by restructuring ...... more

United Steelworkers Endorse Bruce Lunsford for Senate
The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed Democratic candidate Bruce Lunsford for the U.S. Senate in the November 4 election. "The Steelworkers are proud to endorse Bruce Lunsford for the U.S. Senate. Bruce has stood up to create a better future for Kentucky’s working families,” said Billy Thompson ...... more

USW Approves Severstal Acquisition of ArcelorMittal’s Sparrows Point Mill
Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), today confirms the union’s initial approval of Russia’s Severstal North America Inc. (SNA) acquisition of the Sparrows Point steel mill in Baltimore, where the union represents 2,200 steelworkers. “Negotiations with both the seller and the new buyer of the Sparrows Point steel mill are completed,” Gerard said ...... more

USW Warns Governor Blanco About Potential Increased Poisons from DuPont Plant in Louisiana
Concerned about serious health and safety hazards, the United Steelworkers (USW) today warned Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to closely monitor the emissions of dangerous chemicals from a DuPont facility scheduled to increase in the future. DuPont documents indicate the increased production will only bring a small increase in employment. ...... more