Steelworkers Women of Steel Help to Raise Money and Awareness of Alzheimer's

On Saturday, October 10 in Crapo Park, Burlington, IA, the Women of Steel (WOS) from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 444 team in Keokuk, along with 200 other participants, walked to raise money and awareness of the disease. ... more

As Company Goes on Sales Block, Union Workers at EaglePicher Battery Plant in Joplin, Mo

Responding to news that EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, management has hired Lazard Middle Market, LLC, to market the company to prospective buyers, union workers at the battery plant are reminding all concerned of the unresolved labor dispute at the facility, and the union’s determination to fight for a fair agreement. ... more

Local 3311's entry in the 2009 Labor Day parade

This is USW Local 3311's entry in the Keokuk, Iowa 2009 Labor Day parade. The theme of the parade this year was "Memories" and the Local membership made good use of the theme as they memorialized a deceased member - Larry Dieterich. Brother Dieterich died on February 2, 2005 as the result of workplace injuries sustained when he was burned ... more

Despite Strong Profits, Kansas Gas Service Asking Workers to Sacrifice

Despite years of strong profits and the highest level of service by employees, Kansas Gas Service continues to ask workers in Kansas and Oklahoma to sacrifice pay, health care coverage and pension benefits. Contract negotiations have broken off between the company ... more