District 7 Visits State Capitol

by Gary Gaines District 7 Steelworkers and SOAR members stormed the gates of the Illinois Legislature in May to talk face-to-face with their Representatives and Senators. Work spread fast that they were in town and the legislators actually left the floor to speak to the USW members. A business card sends the message in the State of IL that the USW is ... more

District 7 Women of Steel Receive Recognition

The Women of Steel in southern Illinois have been very active in recent years in the fight against domestic violence through their financial support of the Phoenix Crisis Center in Granite City. They have raised over $50,000 through their activities. ... more

Madison County Bar Association Presents Liberty Bell Award to Steelworker

In May, the Madison County IL Bar Association honored Norma R. Gaines with their "Liberty Bell Award" in Edwardsville, IL. The award was in recognition of her lifelong activism in community and organized labor. Norma serves as Co-Coordinator of the United Steelworkers District 7 "Women of Steel". This group was formed to educate ... 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