Heat is the leading cause of weather-related workplace deaths and it’s preventable. Yet the U.S. still has no federal heat safety standard. On Solidarity Works, USW's Steve Sallman breaks down why heat protections matter, and how workers can stay safe. usw.to/podcast

🎶 The right music sets the right tone. Our playlist says, “we’re ready to fight for our rights.” 👊 What songs should we add?

Get the whole family ready to go back to school with products made by USW members. From Bic to Five Star to Post-it, our work shows up in all kinds of classrooms. 📓📝

Our Mining Conference is happening in Pittsburgh, Sept. 21 – 23 to support our members in the mining sector through health & safety, education, collective bargaining, legislative action, and organizing. Register: https://usw.org/events/2026-usw-mining-conference/

Grab some popcorn and make tonight a movie night! 🍿 A few classic movies about unions and the labor movement over the years include: Matewan, Norma Rae and The Porter. Which is your favorite?

Register for the Health Care Council Conference! 🩺 Members involved in the union’s Health Care Council will be meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, from Oct. 4 – 8. The theme is "Healing with Strength, Leading with Unity.” Register: https://usw.org/events/2026-health-care-workers-council-conference/

📣 Roll Call! Show your local pride and tell us your local number and what you do or make in the comments 👇.

Unions and co-ops go hand in hand, giving workers a stronger voice on the job. “A co-op is a way for workers to have more sovereignty over the workplace… Unionizing seemed like a great way to do that.” — Kevin O’Brien, Worx Printing Cooperative https://usw.org/news/building-workplace-democracy/

Our union was founded on eight core principles that still guide us today. ➡️ Swipe through Part 1 to learn what the first four are and stay tuned for Part 2.

Don’t miss this week’s Teaching Tuesday on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Learn how the ADA protects workers, ensures equal rights, and defines employer and employee responsibilities. Register here: http://usw.to/teachingtuesday

In 2023, the Western Maine Labor Council bought the former Local 14 hall—hub of the 1987 paper workers’ strike. Linda Deane, a striker then, now helps preserve it as a symbol of solidarity. Read more in USW @ Work: https://usw.org/news/solidarity-forever/

Take the 2026 Membership Survey before it closes! Your feedback helps us shape our union’s priorities for the future – so make your voice heard! Get started: http://usw.to/26survey

Today we honor the Battle of Homestead. In 1892, steelworkers in Homestead, Pa., stood up to Andrew Carnegie’s company, which tried to crush their union. When armed Pinkertons arrived, workers & the community fought back in one of the most defining labor battles in U.S. history.

Since it was signed into law in the U.S., the Family Medical Leave Act has become a key tool for working people when life takes unexpected turns. Join us for this Teaching Tuesday workshop that will include a basic overview of important provisions of FMLA: http://usw.to/teachingtuesday

Happy Canada Day to our Canadian siblings. We celebrate the history, culture, and communities that shape the country. Bonne fête du Canada à nos confrères et consœurs canadiens! Nous célébrons l’histoire, la culture et les communautés qui contribuent à façonner leur pays.

In the latest issue of USW @ Work, our new International President Roxanne Brown graces the cover! Inside, we take a closer look at Brown’s leadership, the road ahead, and what this moment means for our union. Read the full story: https://usw.org/news/a-new-era/

The jokes might be cheesy, but the work is serious. Happy Father’s Day to all the USW fathers and father figures! 💙💪

Today, we recognize Juneteenth — a day that marks both a historic milestone and an ongoing call to action. As union members, we honor this day by continuing to stand together for fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all workers. The work continues. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

Congratulations to Local 7600 member Maggie Gamboa who was elected as the Diversity Rep to the Pride at Work National Board at the Pride at Work Convention this month. 🎉 Learn more about the organization here: www.prideatwork.org

Join us for the next Teaching Tuesday class, Tough it Out, all about Men’s Health: Dealing with Heart Health. In honor of Men’s Health Month, we will talk about the stigma of men’s health and why we struggle to address our own health and home matters. Register today: http://usw.to/teachingtuesday

Union workers make corporations more efficient, promote stability and cut costly turnover. Despite these benefits, employers still spend $1.7 billion a year on strong-arm tactics to try to keep workers from unionizing. Read more on the blog: https://usw.org/greed-costs-them-1-7-billion-a-year/

Revisit this episode from Solidarity Works featuring 2 activists from the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice about their work with the LGBTQ+ community & how everyone can help build a more inclusive movement. https://solidarityworks.libsyn.com/bayard-rustin-and-the-art-of-angelic-trouble-making

Join us for the next Teaching Tuesday class - Winning Past Practice Grievances – on June 16. Register here: http://usw.to/teachingtuesday

Our Pride Month celebration continues! Today, we’re highlighting resources from Pride at Work to support contract bargaining - covering key LGBTQIA+ issues, legal context, and sample language you can use at the table: https://www.prideatwork.org/bargaining

In our latest episode of Solidarity Works podcast, we learn about union co-ops, and how they benefit workers from Ellen Vera (Co-Op Cincy) and Rob Witherell (USW). 🎧: https://usw.org/usw-in-action/podcast/

Our Public Sector Conference is July 19-22 in Providence, RI. This year’s theme “Advancing the Public Sector Together: From Bargaining Tables to Communities – Moving Forward Together,” reflects the momentum, unity, & purpose driving our work. https://usw.org/events/2026-public-sector-conference/

Happy Pride Month! This month we reflect on the importance of supporting all of our siblings so that the workplace is welcoming and safe for everyone.

During World War II, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly incarcerated—most U.S. citizens. History shows: when fear divides us, workers lose. This AANHPI Heritage Month, we remember and recommit to solidarity for all.

🎉 Welcome our newest siblings from the Dramatists Guild, who voted to join our union on Friday. These workers based in NYC support playwrights across the industry—protecting their copyrights, advancing fair pay, and strengthening professional standards.

Local union webmasters, the next opportunity to get hands-on Union Hall training is tomorrow! Join us at 4 p.m. EST for a free, virtual Union Hall Level 1 class. Register now: https://actionnetwork.org/events/unionhall-level-1-training-4