Steelworkers Web Page Provides Further Access to Information about Grupo Mexico

The United Steelworkers (USW) union announced the creation of a web site to disseminate information about the business practices of Grupo Mexico, a Mexican conglomerate that owns numerous businesses in the Western Hemisphere. The web page, which can be found at www.therecordspeaksforitself.com, hosts links to a number of resources that will educate the public about Grupo Mexico’s conduct regarding its workers both at home and abroad, as well as ... more

USW Releases Report on Grupo Mexico and ASARCO Bankruptcy

The United Steelworkers (USW) union today released a report examining Grupo Mexico's record and based on that record, the potential impact on the long term viability of ASARCO and on US workers, communities and the environment if Grupo Mexico were to regain control of ASARCO when it exits bankruptcy in the coming months. The report, titled “Grupo Mexico and ASARCO: The Record Speaks for Itself,” looks at a number ... more

Local 338 Commended For PAC Contributions

PAC Awards A $10,000 Winner United Steelworkers (USW) International Political Action Committee Coordinator, Mike Scarver commended Local 338 members for their participation for their work with PAC. "Local 338 is considered a top contributor on a national scale", he said. He also issued a challenge to the local to match or increase their 2007 ... more

Apple Valley SMMC Workers Choose USW

The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that over 450 service workers at St. Mary Medical Center (SMMC) in Apple Valley have voted in a secret ballot election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to join the union, uniting them with about 160 technical workers at the hospital who had already voted to join the USW. “I support our union because we need improved working conditions, better wages and benefits and the protection of a just cause contract ... more