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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join us on October 6 for a special installment of Teaching Tuesday as NextGen and SOAR discuss how intergeneration bargaining and learning can build your local union. Register now: usw.to/teachingtuesday
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, we break down the life, death, and legacy of Joe Hill, and ask why a Swedish immigrant who died in a Utah prison in 1915 still has something to say to working people today. usw.org/podcast/dont-mourn-organize…
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Enemy of Labor 11: Charles Schwab Schwab ran Bethlehem Steel and fought to keep workers from organizing. In 1910, thousands of workers struck over long hours, low wages and forced Sunday work. Schwab refused to negotiate, state police were brought in, & 1 worker was killed.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Join us next week for a Teaching Tuesday class, Our Union’s Journey to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, on the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30 – a day that is honored in Canada). Register: usw.to/teachingtuesday
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Enemy of Labor #10: Robert Taft. Sen. Robert Taft of Ohio was a leading opponent of organized labor in the 1940s. In 1947, he co-sponsored the Taft-Hartley Act, which weakened unions’ power and placed new restrictions on strikes, organizing and collective bargaining.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tired of being offered a pizza party when what you really need is better benefits to afford living in 2026? Organize! Unions will tell your CEOs where they can put that pizza. 😏
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re recognizing the workers that helped shape the labor movement. Today we honor the 10k+ pecan shellers, mostly Mexican American women, who went on strike for 37 days in 1938 after wages were cut. They won recognition for their union & a raise.
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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Celebrating 20 years and looking forward to building a clean economy that works for working people with @steelworkers.bsky.social and @nrdc.org. #climateweek @climategroup.bsky.social
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Are you a local webmaster with experience using Union Hall? If you would like to take your skills to the next level, join us for an advanced Union Hall training class on Wednesday at 12 p.m. EDT. Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/unionhall-…
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join us next week for Election Year 101: Your Union, Your Voice, Your Vote. Hear what members shared in our 2026 survey, learn how those priorities help shape our candidate endorsement process, and explore meaningful ways to get involved. Sign up: usw.to/teachingtuesday
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's National Voter Registration Day in the US! Here are a few ways to honor this day: 🗳 Register to vote if you haven’t done so yet 🗳 Check your voter registration, even if you think you are registered 🗳 Ask your friends and family if they are registered uswvoices.org
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We’re proud to recognize the workers, leaders and communities who continue to strengthen our movement and our workplaces.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Enemies of Labor is back! Enemy number 9? Tom Girdler – the head of Republic Steel, and one of the most aggressive opponents of steelworker organizing in the 1930s. On May 30, 1937, his anti-union campaign reached a head in what is known as the Memorial Day Massacre.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, we honor the bravery, resilience, and unity that carried our nation through September 11, 2001. We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders, workers and everyday people who showed extraordinary courage in the face of tragedy.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Are you a steward or interested in becoming one? Join us this Saturday at 11 a.m. EDT to learn about the rights, roles and responsibilities of union stewards. Register here: usw.org/get-involved/education/teac…
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
With a 24/7 news cycle, some of the most important headlines can slip through the cracks. In this series, we’re highlighting the news workers need to know. Today, we are covering the ongoing threat to Social Security. Swipe through to learn more.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
September dates are live for free, virtual Union Hall classes for local webmasters! Sign up below: ➡️ Sept. 8, 4 p.m. EDT, Level 1: usw.to/5qm ➡️ Sept. 16, 1 p.m. EDT, Level 1: usw.to/5qn ➡️ Sept. 23, 12 p.m. EDT, Advanced: usw.to/5qo
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join us on Tuesday for a Teaching Tuesday class taught by Women of Steel Director Randie Pearson, who will discuss the Women of Steel program, its purpose, and its role within our union. Register here: usw.to/teachingtuesday
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In this series, Missing from the Headlines, we’re highlighting the stories that need our attention. Today, we’re revisiting the administration's push to eliminate a key union dispute resolution tool. Swipe through to learn more. 👉
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Join us in congratulating the 1300 workers at Corning Hemlock’s solar division who voted this week to join the USW. Welcome to our union!
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
With midterm elections rapidly approaching, join us for Empower Hour: Voter Outreach & Registration, covering how US midterm elections work, Voting Rights Act, redistricting laws, state election rules, checking voter registration status, deadlines & more. usw.to/5qa
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
⏰ Life is about more than working to fund someone else’s next vacation house. That’s why it’s better in a union. We fight for fair pay, paid time off and a dignified retirement—so you can spend your hard-earned money on the life you want. Share if you agree! 👊
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Happy Women’s Equality Day! As a labor movement, we know how important it is for everyone to have a seat at the table, a voice on the job, and a fair shot at a better future. When we stand together, we make sure everyone has a voice, and everyone gets a chance to flourish.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
On this day in labor history, the Battle of Blair Mountain began. The battle between coal miners and company forces erupted due to the miners protesting dangerous working conditions and brutal anti-union tactics from the company. It has left a lasting mark on the labor movement.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We have many members across sectors at the bargaining table this year. Share this post to show your solidarity! ✊
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Did you know that Union Plus has a hardship assistance program? If you’re a union member and experience involuntary unemployment, disability, or a natural disaster, Union Plus maybe be able to help. Go to unionplus.org/assistance to learn more.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Yesterday, USW siblings, labor leaders and supporters came together at our headquarters to launch our campaign to elect pro-worker candidates and vote union strong.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
📣 Hey Local Union Webmasters! Here are the upcoming opportunities to join a UnionHall training in August: Aug. 17, Intro Training: usw.to/5ps Aug. 20, Advance Training: usw.to/5pt Aug. 26, Intro Training: usw.to/5pu
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Welcoming our newest siblings! Workers at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library’s two branches in Pittsburgh voted to unionize with us at the end of July. "All workers need the protections that a union contract provides,” said Cameron Smith, who was part of the organizing committee.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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
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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Workers can win a union election—then wait YEARS for a contract! Watch now as the @steelworkers.bsky.social's Jimmy O'Donnell tells me why #Congress must end these delays now, and how the bipartisan 'Faster Labor Contracts Act' can make it happen. youtu.be/wNV0SuWqTEI
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🎶 The right music sets the right tone. Our playlist says, “we’re ready to fight for our rights.” 👊 What songs should we add?
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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. 📓📝
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Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · 06/08/2026
"This is how we take back what's ours." ICYMI @steelworkers.bsky.social President Roxanne Brown's call-to-action breaks down how workers can reclaim their power; build a bigger, stronger middle class; and in the process save democracy. Read it here 👇
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This is How We Take Back What’s Ours. - United Steelworkers
We don't have to put up with rampant inequality. Tripling union membership would rebuild the middle class and even the scales for workers.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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: usw.org/events/2026-usw-mining-conf…
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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?
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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: usw.org/events/2026-health-care-wor…
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
📣 Roll Call! Show your local pride and tell us your local number and what you do or make in the comments 👇.
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Rep. Morgan McGarvey @repmcgarvey.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It's always a good week when @steelworkers.bsky.social are in DC — including some of our brothers and sisters from USW District 8! Steelworkers power this country, and we're standing together in the fight together to protect every worker's health and safety.
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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 15/07/2026
As a proud, dues-paying union member, I was honored to stand with the @steelworkers.bsky.social today. USW members, like those at Granite City Works, show up every day in some of the toughest jobs in America — steel mills, manufacturing floors, chemical plants.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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 usw.org/news/building-workplace-dem…
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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: usw.to/teachingtuesday
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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: usw.org/news/solidarity-forever
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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: usw.to/26survey
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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
@steelworkers.bsky.social's latest episode of #SolidarityWorks just dropped! Tune in to hear BGA’s Executive Director Jason Walsh reflect on twenty years of partnership. 🎧 Listen here: solidarityworks.libsyn.com/the-same-fig...
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Solidarity Works: The Same Fight: 20 Years of Labor and Environmental Solidarity
For years, workers were told they had to choose between good union jobs and a healthy planet. Twenty years ago, the helped prove that wasn't true. In the latest episode of Solidarity Works, we sit do...
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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: usw.to/teachingtuesday
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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.
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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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: usw.org/news/a-new-era
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