- Organizing Tool Kit Most of us carry insurance on our cars and homes, even our lives. Try thinking of the Union as an insurance policy for the workplace. Though some may not utilize its benefits for long periods of time, it's comforting knowing it's there when you need it.
- What Is a Union? Most of us carry insurance on our cars and homes, even our lives. Try thinking of the Union as an insurance policy for the workplace. Though some may not utilize its benefits for long periods of time, it's comforting knowing it's there when you need it.
- A Brief History of Unions Unions remain as important today as in any time of our history. Though issues facing the Union and its members have changed over the last century, our basic philosophy has not.
- How to Get Started The process of organizing and forming a Union is not as complicated as you might think, though it does require time, patience and some hard work. The USW is here to help guide you through each of the following steps with professionals who have helped many workers in the past.
- Know Your Rights Did you know there are federal laws in place to protect workers interested in forming a Union? It's true. You may be surprised to learn that many activities, some even on company property, are completely protected by our federal government.
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- ThyssenKrupp A large number of ThyssenKrupp employees have indicated that they want Union representation. These employees are NOT against TK. The employees just want to deal with management on a “level playing field” and to be treated fairly in the future.
- Clean Car Wash Campaign The thousands of workers who shampoo, wax, dry, and detail cars are some of the most exploited workers in Los Angeles. They frequently work in appalling conditions for low or, in many instances, no wages. Too often, car wash owners flout labor laws, health and safety regulations, and environmental protections
- The Taxi Times The Boston Area Taxi Drivers Association is a chartered organization of the United Steelworkers Union, and has the full support of the Greater Boston Central Labor Council and the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. The drivers, who are considered independent contractors and not employees, cannot join a union and collectively bargain under the National Labor Relations Act, but the dues paid by members of the Association will finance legal representation, and union representation in political and legislative matters.
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- About the Associate Members Program Fight Back America is the United Steelworkers (USW) Associate Member Program's (AMP) Campaign to build power through community action by: Improving people’s lives, Bringing people together to fight for good jobs, A fair workplace, Access to good healthcare, A clean environment, Strengthening union ties to all working people and our natural allies, such as students, environmental and human-rights advocates.
- Who Are Associate Members Our members come from a variety of backgrounds. Including: Former USW members, High school and college students, Democratic, progressive, environmental, human rights and grassroots activists, Educators, lawyers, and elected officials Blue- and White-Collar workers, Retired workers, friends and family of Steelworkers.
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- District Organizing Coordinators Through collective bargaining, employees can improve their working situations, not only on a daily basis but also in what they can provide for the families and their families futures. Our Coordinators are trained to help you in making a career decision about forming a Union in your work place.
- Organizing Volunteers Needed Organizing Volunteers Needed Sign Up Today! Questions? Comments? Call 1-877-511-8792 or send e-mail
- Contact An Organizer None of the information you enter will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker Organizers by calling toll free at (877) 511-8792 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
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