United Steelworkers Union

IMAGE: a stylized cell phone with flames coming out of it. TEXT: Delete the Starbucks app off your phone. Seriously. Starbucks is the biggest violator of labor law in modern history. We have the power to tell them union-busting is bad for business. Don't shop at Starbucks until they do better by their baristas!

If Starbucks won’t respect workers at the bargaining table, they don’t deserve our clicks or orders.

Our call to action is simple:

📱 Delete the Starbucks app. #DeleteTheApp

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In 1937, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters became the first Black-led union to win a collective bargaining agreement with a major U.S. corporation.

Led by A. Philip Randolph, their win helped pave the way for collective bargaining rights workers rely on today.

❤ February is American Heart Month!

This month is a reminder that our health matters on and off the job. Prioritizing heart health through regular movement, balanced meals, and routine checkups helps keep us strong at work and at home.

Tomorrow: Steward Training Pt 2.

Learn more about the essential responsibilities of a union steward, from representing members to investigating grievances to understanding your rights and responsibilities under current laws.

http://usw.to/teaching_tuesday

Read more from President McCall’s latest blog post: usw.org/saving-the-o...

They forced the administration to back down from its plan to gut the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and prompted Congress to continue funding for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.

When the current administration tried to kill two federal agencies critical for worker safety union members refused to give up the fight.

On this installment of Bargaining Basics, we answer: What kind of proposals are discussed during collective bargaining? Proposals range from pay raises to safety conditions. And while all of it is important, generally, contract proposals fall into two main categories.

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month.
Honoring Black history means recognizing where we’ve come from—and how much work remains. Throughout the month, we’ll highlight major moments in labor history shaped by Black workers and labor leaders.

BGA staff speak out about the dangerous escalation of ICE presence and tactics they've witnessed in their home state of Minnesota. We stand together to push back against these unconstitutional and unchecked acts of violence toward communities across the country. #ICEoutofMN

🔍 If bargaining feels like a mystery to you, we got you covered with our Bargaining Basics series. Today, we’re breaking down what happens in contract negotiations.

👉 Click through to learn more.

There are 3 Teaching Tuesday sessions in Feb:

💙 Feb. 3: Steward Training Part 2
💙 Feb. 10: How Your Local Can Best Use Social Media (Do’s and Don'ts)
💙 Feb. 17: Book Club: Chapter 9, Air Traffic Controllers & the New Assault on Unions

Register: http://usw.to/teaching_tuesday

His words draw on a core belief of our union: that defending fairness, dignity and safety for all remains central to who we are and the humanity we share. Read the full letter here: usw.org/news/minneso...

As we continue to mourn the senseless killing of fellow union member Alex Pretti this weekend at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Justin, our USW brother and a resident of the Minneapolis area, offers a firsthand account of what is really happening in his city.

A huge thank you to our USW siblings who worked through the storm to clear roads and keep our communities safe. We appreciate your dedication! ❄️💪

We’ve heard that one before –and we’re not buying it. 🙄

The nation has lost 70,000+ manufacturing jobs since Trump took office. Instead of addressing the crisis, he’s focused on petty grievances and vanity projects—not working people. Read more from President McCall’s latest blog: https://usw.org/this-is-what-spite-gets-us/

Our strength stems from our diversity.

We make aluminum, steel, paper, glass, tires, and cement. We power clean energy, provide health care, educate students, and strengthen communities. USW members are everywhere. Let us know your local number and what you do!

Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to bargaining.

In this installment of Bargaining Basics, we answer a fundamental question: How do we get a good contract?

Looking for better wages? Better health care? Workplace safety protections, retirement security and a stronger voice on the job?

Listen to @steelworkers.bsky.social Roxanne Brown and form a union in your workplace.

Join the fight: aflcio.org/formaunion

The 2026 Women of Steel Conference – Education for a New Era – will be held in Toronto from March 29 to April 2. It will focus on skill building, fostering global solidarity, and strengthening the labor movement. Register now: https://usw.org/events/2026-women-of-steel-conference/

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. understood that civil rights and workers’ rights are inseparable. On MLK Day, we honor his legacy by standing up for economic justice, dignity on the job, and the power of collective action. 🤍

📚 It’s time for January’s book club meeting! Join the Education Department as we continue to discuss American History in 10 Strikes by Erik Loomis. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, we’ll dive into Chapter 8, “Lordstown & Workers in a Rebellious Age.”

Register here: http://usw.to/teaching_tuesday

47 ways Trump has made life less affordable in the last year In the first year of his second term, President Trump has actively made life less affordable for working people. Affordability has two sides—prices and pay. While public debate fixates on rising costs...

Workers across the country are fighting to make ends meet — and the Trump admin’s economic policies, including eroding workers’ rights and union-busting, are not making life more affordable.

It’s time to put working people first. @epi.org:

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Missed our webinar with @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social, @uaw.org & @steelworkers.bsky.social? Watch to how GOP attacks on manufacturing hurt workers & communities. 🎥: https://loom.ly/RwORW-0

Local union communicators: we have resources to support you! Including:

🕸 Steelweb - a hub of resources for things like bargaining and arbitration
📣 UnionHall - for building websites
📱 Protext - for texting members
💻 Action Network - for sending emails

Get started: usw.org/members/loca...

Union workers build better lives and communities Good wages and benefits lifts the working class

“A union contract delivers good wages, affordable health care and retirement security…A union contract provides much-needed stability and protection in an uncertain economy.”

Our @steelworkers.bsky.social sister Donneta Williams on activism and the union difference:

We all know having a fair contract is important – but why exactly? In short, it comes down to security.

Click through to learn more from this week’s Bargaining Basics series 👉

Dozens of Veterans of Steel stood with USW leaders and members of Congress yesterday, as the Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act was introduced.

This bill will help veterans access the benefits they earned through their service. Read more: usw.org/news/veteran...

2026 is a significant bargaining year for many in our union! If you’re new to the labor movement or need a refresher on what this might mean, stay tuned as we cover the basics you need to know.

Today, we start by answering the question: “What is collective bargaining?”