United Steelworkers (USW)

Join us tomorrow for Teaching Tuesday! This notetaking for stewards class is designed to help members develop an effective, consistent note-taking system by exploring why we take notes, what to capture, and how to organize notes to set up the local for success. Participants will also learn some of the best practices for notetaking. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDzvZabv

As we wrap up Women’s History Month, join us in celebrating another important historical figure in the labor movement: Margaret Hinchey. Hinchey, an Irish immigrant and laundry worker, became a fierce advocate for fair wages, better conditions, and women’s rights in the early 1900s. She organized as part of the Women’s Trade Union League, spoke out against exploitation, and fought for the right to vote—knowing that workers’ rights and women’s rights go hand in hand. Thanks for following along this month! Learn more about Women of Steel and get involved here: https://lnkd.in/efvUNWqQ

We’re excited to gather with our siblings in less than two weeks in Las Vegas for our union’s constitutional convention! If you’re attending convention or even if you’d just like to follow along, make sure to download our app! It has everything you need—schedules, maps, photo galleries, and more. Available for Apple and Android devices wherever you get your apps. ?? Looking for other ways to get convention info? Opt in for email updates: usw.org/usw-convention/

It’s Opening Day! ? ?? Did you know that the most iconic baseball brand used by MLB’s most famous hitters are crafted by our USW siblings in Local 1693? Hats off to these members hitting it out of the park at Louisville Slugger.

Workers around the globe are stronger when we stand together in solidarity. ?? The Solidarity Center a member of our AFL-CIO union family, stands with working people around the world who face some of the toughest conditions – forced labor, violence and union-busting. Their work is driven solely by the labor movement's shared mission: ensuring that all workers have the right to organize, earn fair wages and work with dignity. Learn more about the Solidarity Center at solidaritycenter.org.

On this day in 1911, the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Fire broke out on the factory’s top floors, beyond the reach of firefighters’ ladders. Workers were trapped inside because the owners had locked the fire escape exits, ultimately left with no choice but to jump to their deaths. In just 30 minutes, the fire was over, and 146 of the 500 workers—mostly young women—had perished. For some, like Frances Perkins, who would go on to become U.S. Secretary of Labor, witnessing the tragedy ignited a lifelong fight for workers’ rights. This disaster is a powerful reminder of why OSHA is essential to protecting workers' health and safety—and why unions will never stop fighting for those protections.

This Women’s History Month, we’re honoring trailblazing women in the labor movement, past and present. Women of Steel member Mary Marta Briones-Bird of USW Local 1998 has spent over two decades fighting for pay equity at the University of Toronto, ensuring thousands of workers receive fair wages. Her leadership has helped secure historic wage adjustments, proving that collective action drives real change. Read more of her story: https://lnkd.in/eHiZRBaR

Join us this Saturday for a free Zoom event on the roles and responsibilities of a union steward. This will cover the roles of the union stewards as communicators, educators, organizers, problem solvers, and grievance handlers, with special emphasis on active listening skills. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eDzvZabv

Did you know USW members at Local 5429 in Olean, N.Y. are the skilled hands behind the high-quality CUTCO Cutlery knives found in kitchens across the country? These union-made blades aren’t just sharp—they’re built to last a lifetime. Strong, reliable, and crafted with care by our very own union family. Support union craftsmanship and choose quality that stands the test of time: https://cutco.com

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting leaders in the labor movement – past and present. Today we are honoring Hattie Canty – a hotel maid turned powerful labor leader. As president of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, she spearheaded one of the longest, most successful strikes in U.S. history, fighting for fair wages and dignity for all workers. Her legacy reminds us that the labor movement is strongest when we stand together.