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Convention delegates elected Adrian Dueñas, business manager of Local 18007 in Chicago, to the UWUA’s executive board. Dueñas has spent his entire career at Peoples Gas, starting fresh out of high school in 1991. In 2001, Local 18007 endured a three-week strike against the company. “It was hard for everyone, and I realized then that…
The profound impact of a harrowing experience on December 8, 1995, forever imprinted on my memory, has driven me to become an unwavering advocate for safety in the workplace. This incident was the catalyst of my devotion to safeguarding lives and championing a safety culture. That fateful day began like any other, a routine assignment…
Convention delegates voiced strong support for the adoption of the UWUA Health and Safety Resolution. This resolution reaffirms the founding principles behind the establishment of the UWUA National Safety Committee. The National Safety Committee mirrors the diverse fabric of our union. Our commitment extends to encompass all sectors — gas, water and electric — and…
Our Mission “There is no greater cause or purpose we have than supporting our members, ensuring that we are there for them, that we are standing side by side with them, arm in arm, through any struggle or any situation that arises. Our members need to know that whether it’s their dignity, their respect, their…
In March 2020, when Covid-19 shutdowns made normal activity virtually impossible, Local G-555 had an officers’ election to run and had to think fast. Paul Talboo, the local’s executive vice president and acting chairman of the election committee, had just one week to devise a plan, and his thoughts turned to fast food — a…
Spanning four action-packed days at the end of July, the UWUA’s 32nd Constitutional Convention was a resounding success, with delegates engaging in activities that laid the foundation for the union’s future. They elected and re-elected officers and executive board members, deliberated and passed 14 resolutions, amended our constitution, and drew inspiration from an impressive roster…
Members of Local 18007 at Chicago’s Peoples Gas ratified a five-year agreement that guarantees historic annual wage gains and adds two new seniority steps at the top of the scale. In the first year of the agreement, the guaranteed wage increase (GWI) for the 900-plus field service workers was 4.4%, effective May 1. The second-year…
Our union is a tapestry woven from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints that unites individuals from all walks of life. During the convention, extensive deliberations centered around the themes of “Embracing Our Differences” and “Leveraging Our Strength.” Delegates from every region throughout our national union delved into resolutions spanning a wide spectrum of subjects,…
Field employees at Liberty Gas in Georgia celebrated a historic milestone in mid-July—the ratification of their first-ever UWUA contract. The culmination of months of determination, negotiation, and perseverance, the three-year agreement, set to expire in March 2026, marks a transformative chapter for the Liberty Gas workforce. The journey began when approximately 70 field and customer…
Through these past eight years as your Secretary-Treasurer, we’ve diligently laid the financial groundwork for growth. Since day one, I’ve remained steadfast in my commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. It’s important to emphasize that fiscal responsibility isn’t merely a matter of numbers; it extends to the thought and consideration behind every financial decision. Back…