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Pledge your solidarity with Locked-Out Steelworkers at ExxonMobil

Sign our pledge to show Exxon our USW family deserves to stay safe on the job and our communities deserve skilled, experienced workers operating the facility.

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Rapid Response News

Rapid Response, our union’s nonpartisan grassroots activist program, provides an opportunity for every USW member to weigh in on legislation concerning labor and work-related issues. By joining together, we encourage government actions that will positively impact our families, contracts and communities. Learn more!

Rapid Response News

Union Plus Benefits

Did you know your USW membership entitles you to discounts on wireless, car rentals, movie tickets, car insurance and more? Visit the Union Plus website to view current discounts and programs.

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Get USW event info, news alerts and even your union card right on your smart phone with the United Steelworkers app! It’s free and available for both Apple and Android users.

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USW Publications

Want to learn more about your union working for you? Check out new and archived USW publications, including USW@work, sector newsletters and more. 

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What is a Union?

A union is a group of people working together to advance their interests in the workplace through collective action and collective bargaining.

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Bargaining Basics

Information on what it means to collectively bargain and how your involvement can help win fair contracts.

USW National News

  • Board Rejects Weakened Refinery Safety Rules

    USW refinery workers in California won a long-sought victory in September when the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board rejected a proposed settlement that would have weakened wor... —

  • Steelworkers Flex Their Muscle

    Members Bring Workers-First Agenda to Lawmakers on Capitol Hill When Minnesota lawmakers introduced legislation in 2024 that threatened the jobs of more than 600 refinery workers, Chris Mishkee mobili... —

  • A Strong Alliance

    USW Members in Wisconsin Produce High-End Laundry Systems When April Kanneman travels and stays in a hotel or a vacation rental, she makes a point of checking out the laundry facilities available at h... —

  • The Torchbearer: September 2026

    YOUR VOICE. YOUR UNION. YOUR VOTE. Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026. Your voice matters—at work, in your community, and at the ballot box. Make a plan to vote. Check your registration. Know your deadlines... —

  • Rapid Response Action Call: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Fighting to Preserve Our Domestic Tire Industry

    For generations, tire plants have provided good, family-supporting jobs, and helped build strong communities across our country. But those jobs, our members’ jobs, are disappearing at an alarming rate... —

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As USW members, advocacy is at the heart of everything we do. We push for pro-worker policies, and we give back to our communities. We keep each other safe, and we lift up each other’s voices. So whether you’re a seasoned veteran or an emerging activist, there’s a place for you to get more involved.

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