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The UWUA National Safety Committee had a significant presence at the National Safety Council (NSC) Fall Expo and Labor Division Conference, held September 16–18, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. This event provided UWUA with an opportunity to advance its safety initiatives and reaffirm its leadership in advocating for utility worker safety. Participating committee members included Jayson…
Unions have long played a critical role in advocating for workers’ rights, better wages, benefits, and working conditions. However, despite significant progress, women remain underrepresented in union membership and leadership positions. In the U.S., while women make up almost half of the workforce, they represent only one-third of union members. This underrepresentation of women is…
In a victory for remote workers in the labor movement, employees at SEIU’s National Call Center recently ratified their first union contract as members of the newly formed UWUA Local 112. The unit consists of nine part-time employees spread across seven states. These workers specialize in conducting campaigns for a large national education union and…
In Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, written between 1837 and 1839, young Oliver famously asks, “Please, Sir, can I have some more?” as he seeks a little extra food to fill his hunger. Similarly, union members may feel a hunger — not only for more workplace rights but for connection, knowledge, and community support. The AFL-CIO’s…
The strength of any union lies not just in its numbers, but in the active engagement of its members — particularly its young workers. As the utility sector continues to evolve with new technologies and challenges, fresh perspectives and enthusiasm are more vital than ever. Becoming an active union member starts with fundamental participation. Vote…
Are you making the most of your union and military skills to secure financial stability and serve your community? Every veteran knows our mission statement while in uniform: to protect the United States and its interests at home and abroad. That shifts once we transition to the civilian world, but our fraternity with others remains.…
Stepping into call centers, our latest glimpse into the diverse job functions our members perform, offers a window into the evolving nature of customer service work and the vital role these professionals play. Insights from Becky Sanders’ 22-year career helping people access water services, Leo Evangelista’s union organizing work, Melissa Suarez’s decade of experience at…
Carla Muenks, Local 335 “Although our UWUA union and membership have accomplished great things in the past, there is always room for improvement. I feel our members are enthusiastic about the coming year and with their passion and the union’s support, opportunities are endless. The labor education training that is offered gives our members, new…
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…