United Steelworkers Union
@steelworkers.bsky.social
Fighting for better jobs, communities and a brighter future.
📣 The 2026 Women of Steel Conference will take place in Toronto from March 29 to April 2. They will focus on building and enhancing members’ skills, fostering global solidarity, and strengthening the labor movement. Learn more and register: usw.to/WOS2026
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
📣 The 2026 Women of Steel Conference will take place in Toronto from March 29 to April 2. They will focus on building and enhancing members’ skills, fostering global solidarity, and strengthening the labor movement. Learn more and register: usw.to/WOS2026
Michigan: our mining siblings don’t have time to wait.
If the Michigan Senate doesn’t act soon, a court decision could raise energy costs and threaten hundreds of jobs at the Tilden Mine. Take action now: usw.to/5i8
If the Michigan Senate doesn’t act soon, a court decision could raise energy costs and threaten hundreds of jobs at the Tilden Mine. Take action now: usw.to/5i8
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Michigan: our mining siblings don’t have time to wait.
If the Michigan Senate doesn’t act soon, a court decision could raise energy costs and threaten hundreds of jobs at the Tilden Mine. Take action now: usw.to/5i8
If the Michigan Senate doesn’t act soon, a court decision could raise energy costs and threaten hundreds of jobs at the Tilden Mine. Take action now: usw.to/5i8
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On this day in 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald went down on Lake Superior, claiming 29 lives — among them members of @steelworkers.bsky.social.
We remember the brothers lost and stand in solidarity with the working people who keep our region strong.
📸: Smithsonian Magazine
We remember the brothers lost and stand in solidarity with the working people who keep our region strong.
📸: Smithsonian Magazine
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On this day in 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald went down on Lake Superior, claiming 29 lives — among them members of @steelworkers.bsky.social.
We remember the brothers lost and stand in solidarity with the working people who keep our region strong.
📸: Smithsonian Magazine
We remember the brothers lost and stand in solidarity with the working people who keep our region strong.
📸: Smithsonian Magazine
Last week, we joined with our labor allies to urge the administration not to back down on trade measures that protect America’s shipbuilding industry. Workers have seen what happens when our shipyards are sidelined and our jobs are shipped overseas. We can’t afford to retreat again.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Last week, we joined with our labor allies to urge the administration not to back down on trade measures that protect America’s shipbuilding industry. Workers have seen what happens when our shipyards are sidelined and our jobs are shipped overseas. We can’t afford to retreat again.
Pittsburgh college professors, including USW members, called on Sen. Dave McCormick to protect student aid and research funding. USW member Will Evans spoke to the group about the kind of work being delayed by federal cuts, including his research on treatment for stroke victims.
Pittsburgh college professors call on McCormick to protect student aid, research funding
About two dozen members of unions that represent faculty rallied in front of McCormick’s office on Grant Street in Pittsburgh Friday.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Pittsburgh college professors, including USW members, called on Sen. Dave McCormick to protect student aid and research funding. USW member Will Evans spoke to the group about the kind of work being delayed by federal cuts, including his research on treatment for stroke victims.
👻 Happy Halloween! What's scarier to you?
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
👻 Happy Halloween! What's scarier to you?
USW brothers Max and Ben Morrissey were recognized for their heroic actions that likely saved many of their coworkers in an accident that claimed their lives at the Toledo Refinery three years ago. The Oregon City Council voted Monday night to name a section of a local avenue in their honor.
Section of Starr Ave. named after Morrissey brothers
The Oregon City Council voted unanimously Monday night to name a section of Starr Avenue in honor of two brothers that were killed at the Toledo Refinery three years ago.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
USW brothers Max and Ben Morrissey were recognized for their heroic actions that likely saved many of their coworkers in an accident that claimed their lives at the Toledo Refinery three years ago. The Oregon City Council voted Monday night to name a section of a local avenue in their honor.
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I’m so proud of my union sister Roxanne Brown, who will be sworn in as the next International President of the @steelworkers.bsky.social! Let’s keep building worker power across the country!
America’s unions thank President McCall for his dedicated service to Steelworkers and ALL working people.
America’s unions thank President McCall for his dedicated service to Steelworkers and ALL working people.
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I’m so proud of my union sister Roxanne Brown, who will be sworn in as the next International President of the @steelworkers.bsky.social! Let’s keep building worker power across the country!
America’s unions thank President McCall for his dedicated service to Steelworkers and ALL working people.
America’s unions thank President McCall for his dedicated service to Steelworkers and ALL working people.
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DPE congratulates Roxanne Brown on her historic election to lead the @steelworkers.bsky.social as its next International President. We look forward to continuing to work with her to grow the number of professionals in unions. Read our full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
October 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
DPE congratulates Roxanne Brown on her historic election to lead the @steelworkers.bsky.social as its next International President. We look forward to continuing to work with her to grow the number of professionals in unions. Read our full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
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Congratulations to Roxanne Brown who will be sworn in as @steelworkers.bsky.social
International President this upcoming March 🙌
We look forward to working together in the fight for workers everywhere.
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International President this upcoming March 🙌
We look forward to working together in the fight for workers everywhere.
usw.org/press-releas...
New USW Leaders Prepare to Take Office - United Steelworkers
A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the union’s regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this fall.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Congratulations to Roxanne Brown who will be sworn in as @steelworkers.bsky.social
International President this upcoming March 🙌
We look forward to working together in the fight for workers everywhere.
usw.org/press-releas...
International President this upcoming March 🙌
We look forward to working together in the fight for workers everywhere.
usw.org/press-releas...
Attendees of the District 1 Women of Steel conference showed up strong this morning, standing in solidarity with Libbey Glass workers on unfair labor practice strike. ✊
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Attendees of the District 1 Women of Steel conference showed up strong this morning, standing in solidarity with Libbey Glass workers on unfair labor practice strike. ✊
Bosses and CEOs can’t expect loyalty from workers when they’re not willing to give it in return. That’s why we have to hold them accountable and demand fair treatment. 👊
October 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Bosses and CEOs can’t expect loyalty from workers when they’re not willing to give it in return. That’s why we have to hold them accountable and demand fair treatment. 👊
It’s National Pasta Day! Did you know we have siblings in Local 9555 who produce pasta, sauce and cheese Buitoni Foods Co. in Danville, VA? Time to plan a union-made spaghetti night! 🍝
Read more: usw.org/news/uswmade...
Read more: usw.org/news/uswmade...
October 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It’s National Pasta Day! Did you know we have siblings in Local 9555 who produce pasta, sauce and cheese Buitoni Foods Co. in Danville, VA? Time to plan a union-made spaghetti night! 🍝
Read more: usw.org/news/uswmade...
Read more: usw.org/news/uswmade...
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Kaiser refuses to give workers fair pay, benefits, and the staffing they need to keep patients safe.
We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP, @steelworkers.bsky.social Local 7600, @ofnhp.bsky.social, @unitehere.org Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract ✊
We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP, @steelworkers.bsky.social Local 7600, @ofnhp.bsky.social, @unitehere.org Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract ✊
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Kaiser refuses to give workers fair pay, benefits, and the staffing they need to keep patients safe.
We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP, @steelworkers.bsky.social Local 7600, @ofnhp.bsky.social, @unitehere.org Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract ✊
We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP, @steelworkers.bsky.social Local 7600, @ofnhp.bsky.social, @unitehere.org Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract ✊
“When it gets this hot, this is just what we do,” said USW Local 310L President Keenan Bell on automatic heat protections at Bridgestone’s Des Moines plant. Every worker deserves that safety. It’s time for a national heat-safety standard. Read more: usw.to/5hm
Battling Killer Heat - United Steelworkers
The USW is advocating for a national heat standard that would specify steps all employers must take to protect workers from increasing heat waves.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“When it gets this hot, this is just what we do,” said USW Local 310L President Keenan Bell on automatic heat protections at Bridgestone’s Des Moines plant. Every worker deserves that safety. It’s time for a national heat-safety standard. Read more: usw.to/5hm
Just cause is used in labor arbitration to determine whether an employer has a valid reason for disciplining or terminating an employee. In tomorrow's Teaching Tuesday session, we will discuss the tests to meet the standard of just cause.
Register here: usw.org/get-involved...
Register here: usw.org/get-involved...
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Just cause is used in labor arbitration to determine whether an employer has a valid reason for disciplining or terminating an employee. In tomorrow's Teaching Tuesday session, we will discuss the tests to meet the standard of just cause.
Register here: usw.org/get-involved...
Register here: usw.org/get-involved...
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring some of the Latino labor leaders who changed Texas labor forever. ✊🏽
Mike Zepeda was a member of @steelworkers.bsky.social, a leader for the Coastal Bend Labor Council, and played a significant part in desegregating Corpus Christi schools!
Mike Zepeda was a member of @steelworkers.bsky.social, a leader for the Coastal Bend Labor Council, and played a significant part in desegregating Corpus Christi schools!
October 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring some of the Latino labor leaders who changed Texas labor forever. ✊🏽
Mike Zepeda was a member of @steelworkers.bsky.social, a leader for the Coastal Bend Labor Council, and played a significant part in desegregating Corpus Christi schools!
Mike Zepeda was a member of @steelworkers.bsky.social, a leader for the Coastal Bend Labor Council, and played a significant part in desegregating Corpus Christi schools!
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Watch now as I'm joined by @steelworkers.bsky.social's Amber Miller to discuss #gerrymandering's threat to working families.
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Gerrymandering's Threat to Working Families
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September 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Watch now as I'm joined by @steelworkers.bsky.social's Amber Miller to discuss #gerrymandering's threat to working families.
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Federal attacks on clean energy has impacted tens of thousands of jobs. How is organized labor responding? Roxanne Brown @steelworkers.bsky.social, Lee Anderson with Utility Workers Union, and Lara Skinner @cornellilr.bsky.social ky.social weigh in: listen.climateone.org/kVj3uxN2?sid...
September 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Federal attacks on clean energy has impacted tens of thousands of jobs. How is organized labor responding? Roxanne Brown @steelworkers.bsky.social, Lee Anderson with Utility Workers Union, and Lara Skinner @cornellilr.bsky.social ky.social weigh in: listen.climateone.org/kVj3uxN2?sid...
DYK it’s been 20 years since USW members amended our constitution to include Women of Steel? Since then, Women of Steel committees have built leadership, advanced equality & strengthened solidarity—driving change that benefits us all. More in USW @ Work: usw.to/5gf
‘Women of Steel Make Us Stronger’ - United Steelworkers
20 years since USW members made Women of Steel committees required for all locals, the program continues to make our union stronger.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
DYK it’s been 20 years since USW members amended our constitution to include Women of Steel? Since then, Women of Steel committees have built leadership, advanced equality & strengthened solidarity—driving change that benefits us all. More in USW @ Work: usw.to/5gf
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! It’s a time to honor the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our union is proud to fight discrimination and build workplaces where every member has the chance to grow, succeed, and be respected.
September 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! It’s a time to honor the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our union is proud to fight discrimination and build workplaces where every member has the chance to grow, succeed, and be respected.
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"CEOs, alongside their political cronies, are plotting to cram even more into their pockets, break the #MiddleClass and create a permanent underclass of workers without economic power or the political clout that goes with it."
- @steelworkers.bsky.social President Dave Mcall.
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- @steelworkers.bsky.social President Dave Mcall.
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The Plot to Break Working People - United Steelworkers
The ultra-rich and their Republican cronies are conspiring to break the middle class and strip workers of their labor rights.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"CEOs, alongside their political cronies, are plotting to cram even more into their pockets, break the #MiddleClass and create a permanent underclass of workers without economic power or the political clout that goes with it."
- @steelworkers.bsky.social President Dave Mcall.
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- @steelworkers.bsky.social President Dave Mcall.
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Enemy of Labor #3? George Pullman ❌
He built luxury railcars while exploiting workers. In 1894, he cut wages but kept rents high in his company town. When workers protested, he crushed them—sparking the violent Pullman Strike. Profits over people, every time.
He built luxury railcars while exploiting workers. In 1894, he cut wages but kept rents high in his company town. When workers protested, he crushed them—sparking the violent Pullman Strike. Profits over people, every time.
September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Enemy of Labor #3? George Pullman ❌
He built luxury railcars while exploiting workers. In 1894, he cut wages but kept rents high in his company town. When workers protested, he crushed them—sparking the violent Pullman Strike. Profits over people, every time.
He built luxury railcars while exploiting workers. In 1894, he cut wages but kept rents high in his company town. When workers protested, he crushed them—sparking the violent Pullman Strike. Profits over people, every time.
The plan to eliminate the Chemical Safety Board would gut a vital safeguard. After the BP-Husky explosion killed two USW brothers, the CSB’s investigation helped prevent future tragedies. Cutting it won’t save money—but it will cost lives. Read more: usw.org/news/chemica...
Chemical Safety Board Cuts Threaten Workers - United Steelworkers
Despite an outcry from the USW, the Trump administration has proposed Chemical Safety Board cuts that would abolish the agency by 2026.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The plan to eliminate the Chemical Safety Board would gut a vital safeguard. After the BP-Husky explosion killed two USW brothers, the CSB’s investigation helped prevent future tragedies. Cutting it won’t save money—but it will cost lives. Read more: usw.org/news/chemica...
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In honor of #LaborDay, check out the new blog by my good friend, @steelworkers.bsky.social President, David McCall.
It's titled, "It's a Great Life."
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It's titled, "It's a Great Life."
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#UnionStrong #1u
It’s A Great Life - United Steelworkers
With Americans' labor rights under attack, it's important to remember this Labor Day that unions anchor workers in the middle class.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In honor of #LaborDay, check out the new blog by my good friend, @steelworkers.bsky.social President, David McCall.
It's titled, "It's a Great Life."
usw.org/its-a-great-...
#UnionStrong #1u
It's titled, "It's a Great Life."
usw.org/its-a-great-...
#UnionStrong #1u