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WestRock Illegally Locks Out Union Workers

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

WestRock management turned away workers from their jobs when they reported for their scheduled shifts on Thursday, initiating the labor dispute against its own employees.

Key Points: 
  • WestRock management turned away workers from their jobs when they reported for their scheduled shifts on Thursday, initiating the labor dispute against its own employees.
  • "In its drive to force workers into overtime without fair compensation for time spent away from their families, WestRock has shown that it is willing to break federal labor laws," said USW District 9 Director Daniel Flippo.
  • Flippo called on the company to stop trying to bully union workers into accepting the company's unfair demands and negotiate in good faith for a fair contract.
  • The USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in public sector and service occupations.

USW: NLRB Issues Broad Complaint against ExxonMobil for Beaumont Lockout

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) applauded the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)'s Oct. 3 decision to issue a complaint against ExxonMobil for unfair labor practices.

Key Points: 
  • BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) applauded the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)'s Oct. 3 decision to issue a complaint against ExxonMobil for unfair labor practices.
  • This includes allegations that its 10-month lockout of workers at its Beaumont, Texas refinery and blending and packaging plantwas "unlawful."
  • "We appreciate that the NLRB's general counsel is moving forward with the process of holding ExxonMobil accountable for its actions," Burchfield said.
  • A hearing before an NLRB administrative law judge is scheduled to begin Jan. 9, 2023, in Houston.

Cleveland-Cliffs’ New Labor Contract with the United Steelworkers Ratified for its Mining and Pelletizing Operations

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Friday, September 30, 2022

The agreements are effective on October 1, 2022, and cover approximately 2,000 USW-represented employees at Cleveland-Cliffs Mining and Pelletizing locations in Northern Minnesota and in the Michigan Upper Peninsula.

Key Points: 
  • The agreements are effective on October 1, 2022, and cover approximately 2,000 USW-represented employees at Cleveland-Cliffs Mining and Pelletizing locations in Northern Minnesota and in the Michigan Upper Peninsula.
  • Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman, President and CEO said, We are pleased to reach new labor agreements that are fair, equitable and beneficial for our employees, their families and the company.
  • We thank all the members of the USW and Cliffs negotiating teams for their dedication to reach these agreements.
  • Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 27,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada.

Bobcat Workers Win USW Representation in Bismarck

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that workers at Bobcat's Bismarck, N.D., manufacturing facility voted in favor of union representation in a secret ballot election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that workers at Bobcat's Bismarck, N.D., manufacturing facility voted in favor of union representation in a secret ballot election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
  • USW District 11 Director Emil Ramirez said the 700 Bobcat employees in Bismarck recognize that a strong union provides everyone with a voice on the job and empowers individual employees, who became closer as a group while organizing, to speak up.
  • "Bobcat workers deserve a fair union contract that provides fair pay and promotes a healthy work-life balance with limits on mandatory overtime and provisions for paid-time-off," said Bobcat employee Jacob Klein.
  • The USW will next reach out to Bobcat management to schedule dates for negotiations.

USW Blasts Republican Opposition to TAA, Calls on Congress to Prioritize Working Families in Continuing Resolution

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

"The U.S. government collects tens of billions of dollars in duties, taxes, and fees from imports.

Key Points: 
  • "The U.S. government collects tens of billions of dollars in duties, taxes, and fees from imports.
  • "Unfortunately, this stance on TAA is part of a larger pattern of Republicans blocking measures that would help workers on trade.
  • "Some have tried to roll back Section 301 and 232 tariffs that protect jobs in our key industries.
  • Now with the continuing resolution, it's past time to take decisive action to help working families."

UAW Joins BlueGreen Alliance

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlueGreen Alliance today announced the United Auto Workers (UAW) will join its growing national labor-environmental partnership and its fight for a clean, prosperous, and equitable economy.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlueGreen Alliance today announced the United Auto Workers (UAW) will join its growing national labor-environmental partnership and its fight for a clean, prosperous, and equitable economy.
  • By joining BlueGreen Alliance, we know our voices will be amplified and our advocacy strengthened.
  • The UAW is leading the charge to create good-paying jobs building zero-emission vehicles, and we are thrilled they are joining the BlueGreen Alliance as we work together to create an equitable and just future for all.
  • The BlueGreen Alliance unites labor unions and environmental organizations to solve todays environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a clean, thriving, and equitable economy.

Workers at Diversified Gas and Oil Vote to Join USW

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Monday, September 19, 2022

BUCKHANNON, W.Va., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Diversified Gas and Oil's Buckhannon W.Va., facility last week voted by more than a 2-1 margin to join the United Steelworkers union (USW).

Key Points: 
  • BUCKHANNON, W.Va., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Diversified Gas and Oil's Buckhannon W.Va., facility last week voted by more than a 2-1 margin to join the United Steelworkers union (USW).
  • USW District 8 Director Larry Ray said the roughly 70 workers are seeking a seat at the table when it comes to wages and working conditions, including workplace health and safety.
  • "Workers at Diversified are an essential part of helping our nation meet its energy needs," Ray said.
  • "It's unfortunate that the USW was forced to file objections regarding management's conduct during the first vote earlier this year," Ray said.

Steelworkers Reach Tentative Agreement on Four-Year Contract at Cleveland-Cliffs' Mines

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Friday, September 9, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has reached tentative agreement on a new, four-year contract on behalf of roughly 2,000 members of four local unions at Cleveland-Cliffs' mines in Minnesota and Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has reached tentative agreement on a new, four-year contract on behalf of roughly 2,000 members of four local unions at Cleveland-Cliffs' mines in Minnesota and Michigan.
  • "Mining and processing iron ore is the first step in making steel, and these essential workers have earned and deserve a fair contract," Ramirez said.
  • "The proposed agreement provides important economic and contract language improvements that will improve working conditions along with the standard of living for USW members and their families."
  • "Steelworkers will be safer at work and their jobs and benefits more secure under the tentative agreement," Ramirez said.

Cleveland-Cliffs Reaches Tentative Labor Agreement with United Steelworkers for its Mining and Pelletizing Operations

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) on a new 47-month labor contract for its legacy Mining and Pelletizing operations.

Key Points: 
  • Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) on a new 47-month labor contract for its legacy Mining and Pelletizing operations.
  • Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman, President and CEO said: Reaching a second labor agreement in less than two weeks reaffirms our great alliance with the USW.
  • We have now demonstrated twice why Cleveland-Cliffs gets things done and how we act: we negotiate respectfully, fairly and privately.
  • Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 27,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada.

USW: Labor Movement Will Continue as a Force for Good for Generations

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Monday, September 5, 2022

"For generations, the labor movement has led the way in helping working families achieve the American Dream.

Key Points: 
  • "For generations, the labor movement has led the way in helping working families achieve the American Dream.
  • Workers are organizing in huge numbers, but they still face greedy employers and politicians who fight them every step of the way.
  • As a result of these efforts, we've seen record job growth, low unemployment, and rising wages across our industries.
  • As we look to the future, we pledge to continue the fight for working people, and to push our leaders to join us in that fight, on this Labor Day and every day."