UWUA Utility Workers Union of America AFL-CIO
facebook twitter googleplus linkedin pinterest email rss
  • About Us
    • Officers
      • President
      • Secretary Treasurer
      • Vice President
      • Executive Vice President
    • Constitution
    • UWUA History
    • National Goals
    • Join UWUA
      • Why Join a Union?
      • Questions About Organizing
      • The Right to Join a Union
    • Staff Directory
    • Regions
      • Region I
      • Region II
      • Region III
      • Region IV
      • Region V
    • UWUA Local Unions
    • UWUA Gear
  • Communications
    • UWUA E-News
      • 2013
      • 2012
    • UWUA E-News Sign Up
    • Utility Worker Magazine
      • Apr/May/June 2013
        • Interactive Magazine
      • Jan/Feb/Mar 2013
        • Interactive Magazine
      • Oct/Nov/Dec 2012
        • Interactive Magazine
      • Jul/Aug/Sep 2012
        • Interactive Magazine
      • Apr/May/Jun 2012
        • Interactive Magazine
      • Jan/Feb/Mar 2012
        • Interactive Magazine
    • Press Releases
      • 2013
      • 2012
    • Member-to-Member
    • In the News Links
    • UWUA Forum
    • Videos
    • Photo Gallery
    • Search Site
    • Tell Us What’s Happening
    • Local Spotlight
    • Veterans
      • Utility Workers Military Assistance Program
  • Political Action
    • NLRB Appointments
    • UWUA-COPE (Committee on Political Education)
      • Download the COPE Check-Off Authorization Card
    • Michigan Right to Work Battle
    • Your Representative’s Vote
    • Voter Rights by State
    • Legislative Action Center
    • Sign Up for UWUA Alerts
  • Campaigns
    • Contract Campaigns
    • Member-to-Member Campaign
  • UWUA Trust Funds
    • UWUA Power for America
    • Health & Welfare Fund
    • 401K
  • Resources
    • Financial Training
    • Health & Safety
    • UWUA Gear
    • Scholarships
    • Power for America Training Trust Fund
    • P4A Utilities & Labor History Videos
    • Labor Links
      • Industry Links
      • Government Links
    • Human Rights Committee
    • Grievance Form
    • NLRB Notice
    • UWUA Constitution
    • UWUA Forum
  • Events


News

UWUA has partnered with UnionCircle.com, a social network created exclusively for Organized Labor

  OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM Utility Workers Union of America We have some very exciting news for you!  UWUA has partnered with UnionCircle.com, a social network created exclusively for Organized Labor! We are joining thousands of our fellow Union brothers and sisters on this site to leverage the power of social media. What Is Union Circle? [...]

Read More
UWUA Local 246 Workers Prepare for San Onofre Retiring

UWUA Local 246 Workers Prepare for San Onofre Retiring

After over 45 years of service, the San Onofre nuclear units will be retired.  SCE and Local 246 will be entering into effects negotiations on the planned lay-offs.  The plan is to reduce to 600 employees at the station by the end of August 2013, and down to approximately 400 employees by the end of [...]

Read More
FirstEnergy Protesters Smell Rat

FirstEnergy Protesters Smell Rat

By Glynis Board Featured on West Virginia Public Broadcasting: http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=30054 May 22, 2013 · Activists gathered to protest a First Energy shareholder meeting yesterday morning in Morgantown. Members of multiple organizations and a giant inflated rat called attention to several energy concerns. More than 100 protesters crowded the street in front of One Waterfront Place where the annual [...]

Read More

Videos

TWU Young Workers March Against Union Busting

TWU Young Workers March Against Union Busting

Al Gore Says Congress Swayed by Political Money Not Voters

Al Gore Says Congress Swayed by Political Money Not Voters

How to Get the Money Out of Politics

How to Get the Money Out of Politics


Apr/May/June Utility Worker Magazine Available Online
UWUA E-News
UWUA Gear


Who We Are
Join UWUA

Who We Are:
The UWUA is one of the most successful and progressive unions in all of the labor movement, with over 50,000 members and we stand strong together. Read More

Why Join a UnionWhy Join a Union?
Because unions work! What happens when you deserve a raise — or new equipment takes over your job... or working conditions on the job endanger your health or need a day off to take care of an unexpected emergency? Read More

How to Organize with UWUAHow to Organize:
If there is no Union at your workplace or if there is a so-called "independent" association of employees not joined to the AFL-CIO, call the UWUA Organizing Dept at (888) 843-8982. Read More

UWUA on Social Media

Read White Paper


Sign Up for UWUA E-News

In The News

  • More Evidence That Wall Street Is Clueless About Electric Utilities
  • Nuclear Plants, Old and Uncompetitive, Are Closing Earlier Than Expected
  • NLRB poster rule likely dead after second federal appeals court ruling
  • Fracking fuels water battles
  • Senator Warren Presses White House to Release Pacific Trade Text

      See More In The News Links

UWUA News Categories

  • 2013 UWUA E-News
  • Anti-Union Bills
  • Apr/May/June 2013
  • Local Spotlight
  • Member to Member Campaign
  • Michigan Right to Work Battle
  • Oct/Nov/Dec 2012
  • Organizing
  • Photo Gallery
  • Political Action
  • Political Education (COPE)
  • Press Releases 2013
  • UWUA Training Trust Funds
  • Veterans Affairs and Information
  • Videos

Poll

Do you think infrastructure investment is vital to improving our economy?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
  • Polls Archive

RSS Industry News Links

  • Solar-Powered Splash Park Soaks Local Kids Thanks To Reliant
  • JustGreen™ Launches Green Power Calculator
  • JustGreen™ Launches Green Power Calculator
  • PECO Awards 2013 Green Region Grants to 17 Municipalities in Greater Philadelphia Area

Upcoming Events

Jul
17
Wed
all-day P4A Conference @ Chicago Hilton
P4A Conference @ Chicago Hilton
Jul 17 – Jul 19 all-day
P4A Conference @ Chicago Hilton
Power for America Conference P4A Conference in Chicago – Hotel Deadline Tuesday, June 11 If you have not already made your hotel arrangements for [...]
Sep
8
Sun
all-day AFL-CIO Quadrennial Convention
AFL-CIO Quadrennial Convention
Sep 8 – Sep 13 all-day
AFL-CIO Quadrennial Convention @ Los Angeles | California | United States
AFL-CIO Quadrennial Convention Visit: http://www.aflcio.org/About/Exec-Council
Oct
7
Mon
all-day Inter-Union Gas Conference
Inter-Union Gas Conference
Oct 7 – Oct 11 all-day
Inter-Union Gas Conference @ Niagara Falls | Ontario | Canada
Inter-Union Gas Conference Niagara Falls, Canada Registration Cut-Off 9-1-2013

View Calendar

AFL-CIO @Work

Call Center SectorElectric SectorGas SectorNuclear Sector
Professional-Technical SectorPublic SectorRenewable Energy SectorWater Sector
Contact Us  |  Join UWUA  |  UWUA Gear  |  Sign Up for E-News

Follow UWUAUWUA on FacebookUWUA on TwitterUWUA RSS Feed

The Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (UWUA) is one of the most successful and progressive unions in all of the labor movement. We have over 50,000 members working in the electric, gas, water, and nuclear industries across the United States. Our members are the 24/7 first responders in times of public need. Read More
A Proud Union Made website by Appletree MediaWorks LLC
Copyright © 2013 Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (UWUA)