United Steelworkers District 8 Endorses Creigh Deeds for Virginia Governor

Arbitrator Orders AK to Keep Ashland Operating

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

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

USW fact sheets, background, other info related to tire trade case against China

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

The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced the filing of a major trade case against the flood of imported consumer tires from China that have led to thousands of job losses and a growing number of plant closings throughout the U. S. Leo W. Gerard, USW international president, declared: “American workers are struggling to make it through the ...more