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Workers at Diversified Gas and Oil Vote to Join USW

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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"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."

USW Local 7687 Gives Strike Notice to BAE over Unfair Labor Practices

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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"BAE has reaped the benefits of having a world-class, dedicated union workforce," Hall said.

Key Points: 
  • "BAE has reaped the benefits of having a world-class, dedicated union workforce," Hall said.
  • "There's no reason except greed for the company insisting that loyal, experienced workers accept less than what they have earned and deserve."
  • Hall said that members of USW Local 7687 have been flexible with BAE management, including working through the pandemic.
  • Members of USW Local 7687 build tracked and wheeled vehicles for the U.S. military.

Union Members Vote to Ratify Contract at Pinto Valley Mine

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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MIAMI, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) and workers from five other international unions voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract covering about 420 workers at the Pinto Valley Mine.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) and workers from five other international unions voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract covering about 420 workers at the Pinto Valley Mine.
  • The mine, owned by Capstone Copper, employs about 170 members of USW Local 915, as well as members of the Teamsters, Operating Engineers, IBEW, Boilermakers and the UA.
  • The six unions, led by the USW, negotiate their labor agreements jointly with the company.
  • The Pinto Valley Mine, located about 75 miles east of Phoenix, is one of the largest employers in the area.

Tentative Agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs Rewards Essential Steelworkers

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Saturday, August 27, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27, 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 12,000 members at 13 Cleveland-Cliffs locations.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27, 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 12,000 members at 13 Cleveland-Cliffs locations.
  • USW International Vice President (Administration) David McCall, who chairs negotiations with Cliffs, credited union members for working throughout the pandemic and standing together in solidarity for the fair contract that essential Steelworkers have earned and deserve.
  • "Our tentative agreement with Cliffs management recognizes the vital role Steelworkers have played in the company's success," McCall said.
  • "Our plants will continue to be safer and our jobs and benefits more secure under the proposed agreement," McCall said.

Cleveland-Cliffs and the United Steelworkers Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

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Saturday, August 27, 2022
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The USW is a partner and an ally, and we look forward to sharing in our future success together.

Key Points: 
  • The USW is a partner and an ally, and we look forward to sharing in our future success together.
  • This agreement allows us to do just that, while keeping our cost structure highly competitive.
  • The agreement is pending ratification by USW local union memberships.
  • Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 27,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada.

USW Members Ratify Agreements with Goodyear, Bridgestone and Michelin-BF Goodrich

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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They join roughly 4,000 unionized workers at Bridgestone locations in Akron; Des Moines, Iowa; Bloomington, Ill.; Russellville, Ark.

Key Points: 
  • They join roughly 4,000 unionized workers at Bridgestone locations in Akron; Des Moines, Iowa; Bloomington, Ill.; Russellville, Ark.
  • ; LaVergne and Morrison, Tenn., and 1,800 USW represented Michelin-BF Goodrich employees in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Fort Wayne, Ind., who ratified contracts on August 19, 2022.
  • USW International President Thomas M. Conway said that workers won meaningful economic and contract language improvements in the agreements, which were ratified by an overwhelming majority of members across the three employers.
  • The contracts with Goodyear and Bridgestone set terms for four years, while the Michelin-BF Goodrich agreement is set to expire after three.

USW Proudly Supports Josh Shapiro, Austin Davis for Pennsylvania Governor, Lt. Governor

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers District 10 Director Bernie Hall issued the following statement after the union endorsed Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania governor and Austin Davis for lieutenant governor:

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers District 10 Director Bernie Hall issued the following statement after the union endorsed Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania governor and Austin Davis for lieutenant governor:
    "The USW is proud to endorse Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis to lead Pennsylvania, as we look to expand opportunity and provide long-term economic security, not just for the ultra-wealthy but for everyone in the Commonwealth.
  • "Shapiro and Davis recognize that in order for working people to have the fair wages, safe working conditions and voice on the job that they deserve, our elected leaders must fight to protect workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively.
  • "Both Shapiro and Davis have proven track records of standing up for working families, and as governor and lieutenant governor, they will continue to ensure workers and their values remain front and center in Harrisburg."
  • The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in manufacturing, metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in tech, public sector and service occupations.