UWUA News
UWUA Local 537 Halts American Water Layoffs Share
West Virginia-American Water Company halted plans to fire 10 percent of its workforce after the state Public Service Commission - for the second time this week - ordered the company to keep the workers. Read More

Labor News
The 36th UALE Northeast Regional Summer School for Union Women, July 17-22, 2011 Share
This is a five-day residential program, sponsored by the United Association of Labor Education (UALE). The school brings together union women who are rank-and-file members, staff, and officers to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the U.S. labor movement in an effort to develop skills that will prepare them to be more active union members and leaders. Read More

CUPE and Canada’s Municipal Leaders Meet to Discuss Water Issues Share
Canada’s water resources are facing unprecedented threats and challenges. Communities right across Canada must address critical issues like the infrastructure deficit, the impact of climate changes, new environmental regulations and water operator recruitment and retention. Read More

Anti-Worker Bills
Loony Legislation Quiz Share
We’re not just talking about the multiple instances of attacks on workers’ collective bargaining rights. And we’re not just talking about governors refusing to accept job-creating funds from the federal government while 25 million people are unemployed or underemployed. We’re talking about proposals that are, as one governor eloquently put it, “bat-crap crazy.” Take the Quiz

Major Voter Backlash At Anti-Union Republicans Share
Voter polling shows major voter backlash against the effort of Republican governors to destroy public employee collective bargaining, enact right-to-work-for-less, and weaken organized labor's political influence in America. Read More

We Can Win Wisconsin Share
The recall elections in Wisconsin are just 40 days away. This is a huge chance to reverse the infamous anti-worker law that took away bargaining rights from teachers and other public workers. If progressives unseat just three of the six Republicans facing recall, Democrats will take back control of the state senate. Read More

Health and Safety
Cumulative Benefits of the New EPA Rules Far Outweigh Costs Share
The combined annual benefits from all the major EPA regulations finalized so far under the Obama administration exceed their costs by at least $32 billion and perhaps by as much as $142 billion a year. These costs represent only 0.1 percent of the economy and are far outweighed by the enormous benefits in terms of lives saved and illnesses avoided. Read More

Human Rights
UWUA's Human Rights Committee Share
The UWUA Human Rights Committee's mission is to provide advocacy, Training and Support to UWUA Local Unions and members in the areas of Human Rights/Civil Rights, and all matters of discrimination in the workplace. Read More