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Off-Year Elections Today Share
For an off-year election, today is one of the most important elections that labor and our citizens have ever faced. It has never been more important to get out and vote today. Recalls, Repeals, and local elections are going on. If you're not sure what, if anything, is on your personal ballot, visit your state's Secretary of State website and look for voting information, or use Google.com and enter "your state name" and "Vote 2011" IE: Michigan Vote 2011, if you need assistance finding your ballot, contact us, we're here for YOU!

Support Your Union Brother - Elect Mayor John Birkner, Jr. Share
The opportunity to support one of our own, a UWUA local union president, in his re-election bid for the position of Mayor of Westwood, New Jersey, is not only a privilege but an opportunity for the membership of the UWUA to provide assistance to a true advocate for workers and their families. Read More

Ohio, We Say NO to Issue 2 - Leave Our Rights Alone! Share
We’re heading down the final stretch to defeat Ohio Governor Kasich’s efforts to weaken our labor movement.  I am proud to say the Utility Workers Union is doing all we can to make sure we win today, November 8th. Read More

UWUA News
UWUA Local 369 Hero - Mike Ferreira Share
Mike did not hesitate to assist and he placed his life in jeopardy to do so. Mike’s courageous efforts resulted in the safety of several families. Read More

WeAreFermiToo.com Website Launched in Support of Fermi 2 Workers Share
Please join us in solidarity and in our fight for social and economic justice for these members of Local 223, view the website, share your story, “like” our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. Read More

Carl Wood of National UWUA Testifies to MI Senate Energy & Technology Committee Share
As you marshal your resources to confront those challenges, attending to the long-term viability of that electricity infrastructure will be important- too important to leave entirely to the market or to private decision-making unresponsive to the larger public interest. Read More

UWUA Local 369 Leader Assures Public That Utility Crews are Working Around the Clock Share
Most customers have greeted our crews with thanks and have provided food and water as our workers battle what seem to be endless outages, and we appreciate this courtesy. Read More

Comments from our Members & Friends
AFL-CIO Office of the President Message Share
Thank you! UWUA is kickin ass for the workin class! We are gonna bring this home!

Ben Waxman
AFL-CIO Office of The President, Strategic Campaign Center

Labor News
Alabama Immigration Law May Soon Test Union Solidarity Share
"We know better than anybody how dangerous it is to cut off utilities especially in the winter time. We are opposed to treating immigrants as second-class citizens or in a discriminatory manner," says Acuff. Read More

Washington Pre-Occupied Share
Until we reverse the trend toward inequality, the economy can’t be revived. Read More

Labor's New War Chest Share
Off-year elections usually don’t attract much fervor, but Ohio labor unions have raised $30 million to defeat an anti-union measure on Tuesday’s ballot. Read More

Obama’s Secretary of Labor Calls out ‘Tea Baggers’ Share
After voicing her support for large federal programs, Solis warned, “I’ll be darned if I’m going to set that aside now because a few teabaggers want to somehow muzzle my voice,” Solis said. Read More

Occupy
Mic Check for Governor Walker in Chicago Share
When Wisconsin Governor gave a speech at Chicago's Union League Club the morning of Nov 3rd, he had some unexpected guests. Watch Now

How to Break Up with Your Bank in 7 Steps Share
Be sure to check credit unions and small community banks because they tend to have fewer fees. And when there is a fee, it tends to be lower than at a big bank. Credit unions also tend to pay higher rates on deposits. Read More

Occupy-Labor Alliance Seen as Increasingly Likely Share
Protesters with the Occupy movement don't like anything that smacks of establishment or leadership, and the labor movement is a form of establishment with a hierarchy and member-elected leaders. Read More

Industry News
Keep North American Refineries Open Campaign Share
Please take the time to sign the petition and circulate it to your friends and family, American jobs are at stake. Read More

Devoted Utility Workers Share
We work together in some intense moments, in a troubled area with the sole purpose of restoring power to customers. Read More

COPE (Political Education)
Crucial Elections in Ohio & Iowa Underscore Democrats’ Dependence on Labor Share
Two critical elections will take place in Ohio and Iowa TODAY, and each should forcefully remind Democratic leaders that labor plays an indispensable role in the party, says Chris Townsend, political director of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers (UE) union. Read More

No Link Between State Budget Deficits and Public Sector Unions Share
There is no link between state budget deficits and public sector unions. That’s the definitive finding of a study released this week by the University of California, Berkeley. Read More

Boulder Residents Pass Anti-Corporate Personhood Amendment Overwhelmingly Share
Nearly three-quarters of Boulder, Colo., voters who went to the polls this week approved a ballot measure saying they think the U.S. Constitution should be amended to abolish corporate personhood. The referendum measures, which are showing up on ballots throughout the country, are in reaction to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Read More

Human Right
Obama Health Care Law has Unexpected Beneficiaries Share
The Huntsman family business, where GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman sharpened his executive skills, received about $1 million. Read More

Veterans Affairs and Information
Obama Urges Congress to Pass Tax Credits to Help Military Veterans Find Work Share
"Our veterans did their jobs. It’s time for Congress to do theirs. It’s time for them to put country before party,” Obama said in the Rose Garden, flanked by leaders of veterans’ groups. Read More