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Solidarity means unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest. Feeling solidarity is important for establishing a sense of belonging, comradery and compassion. Have you felt solidarity with your family, a team, or perhaps your union brothers and sisters? I recently attended the Coalition of Labor Union Women’s (CLUW)…
Argelia Alvarado Gonzales, Local 132 “So much of the technology we have today has made our work easier and safer, and it’s allowed us to assist customers more quickly and more accurately. But some of the artificial intelligence that we’re beginning to see appears to threaten some of our jobs. While AI can be programmed…
UWUA awarded the 2024 scholarships this summer to five regional winners. Each recipient received $2,000 toward continuing their education. Region I Tyler Usler, a graduate of Exeter West Greenwich High School, played varsity hockey and graduated with honors. He is pursuing studies in electrical engineering at the Community College of Rhode Island. Tyler is the…
The electrical grid of the United States is one of the most complex systems in the world, powered by thousands of generators and spanning over 600,000 miles of transmission lines. Within this vast network, tens of thousands of substations ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity. In this edition of “How It’s Done,” four…
As working families across the country watch the daily ebb and flow of political news — who’s up, who’s down, who said what, and who wore what — it’s easy to feel confused and think the train has come off the rails. But the headlines and cable news stories aren’t the reality of workday politics.…
In 1998, Local 107 lost Paul Luna in a workplace accident. The next year, coworkers launched the Luna Open golf outing to support his wife and children. It quickly became an annual tradition. In 2007, tragedy struck again with the passing of Jamie Rus, another Local 107 member, leaving behind his wife Chris and three…
Voting is a powerful tool to influence and shape our communities, workplaces, and industries. For those in the utility industry, voting is essential. The decisions we make in the voting booth impact our families, our communities and our energy future. Those who we elect influence industry regulations, funding, job security, and the future of our…
The UWUA has witnessed many shifts in the energy sector, but DTE Energy’s recent decision to establish a state-of-the-art battery storage facility at the former Trenton Channel Power Plant site marks a significant milestone. This iconic plant, which operated along the Detroit River since 1924, symbolized local power generation and economic stability until its closure…
On June 7, members of the UWUA’s committees gathered in Pittsburgh for a National Committee Conference. It was the first time in my memory that our union convened a conference solely focused on the work of our committees, offering a valuable opportunity to meet face-to-face, reconnect, refine purposes, and plan for the future. The…
Chatbots, virtual reality training, and robotic ‘dogs’ patrolling substations — these are just a few examples of the artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that UWUA members are encountering in their workplaces. Whether we’re ready or not, AI is rapidly transforming our jobs, our workplaces, and the skills needed to succeed. The adoption of AI is accelerating…