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As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year that tested our strength, reaffirmed our solidarity, and proved once again what happens when working people lead with purpose. Across the UWUA, our members delivered wins — at the bargaining table, in the field, and in the communities we serve. We secured strong…
When I first joined the union, I was searching for a sense of belonging — a place where my voice mattered. The Women’s Caucus became that space. Surrounded by women who understood the unique challenges we face, I found not only solidarity but inspiration. Through shared stories, workshops, and advocacy, I learned to speak up…
Recently, we celebrated America’s 71st Veterans Day — a day with a history that stretches far beyond seven decades. Originally called ‘Armistice Day’, November 11th marked the end of active combat during World War I. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who had served as Supreme Allied Commander during World War II, rededicated the day…
In one of the wealthiest nations in the world, access to quality health care should be a basic human right — not a privilege. Yet millions of Americans continue to face inequities that expose a deep moral and systemic failure. From racial and economic disparities to barriers rooted in geography and employment status, our health…
This fall has been a busy and important time for safety in our union. Two major developments stand out — our national safety committee training at Power for America (P4A) in September and our union’s active engagement in federal safety rulemaking. Together, they reflect the UWUA’s mission to empower our members through education, advocacy, and…
Longtime Local 433 member Craig Romanovich was recently appointed executive director of the AFL-CIO’s Union Veterans Council (UVC). The UVC is one of the national federation’s seven official constituency organizations. Romanovich, a U.S. Army veteran and 25-year employee of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN), began his new role on October 6, 2025. He’ll divide…
Ava Tsapastsaris, daughter of UWUA Local 1-2 member Peter Tsapastsaris, recently met UWUA President Jimmy Slevin. A 2022 recipient of both the UWUA Local 1-2 and Union Plus scholarships, Tsapastsaris credits union support for helping her pursue her passion for communicating science, medicine, and health. She earned her bachelor’s degree at NYU and is now…
Local 1-2 Frank J. Arrigo Local 101 Troy Applegate Local 103 Brian Hemderson Local 105 Denise Adams Jon Jeffery Gregory Lyles Michael Nelson Minerva Owens Roger Schilling Ron Sears John Way Local 106 Richard Snow Local 119 Tony Davis Robin Goyette Carolynn Storm Local 126 William Cummings Mark S. Jeffries George Maloney Local 127 Albert…
In September, Local 102 held its second annual leadership training, continuing its mission to equip new and younger members with the skills and confidence to lead. Over the week-long program, faculty from Penn State University’s Labor School led sessions on contract research, grievance writing, and identifying legitimate grievances, while also strengthening communication, conflict resolution, and…
The theme of this year’s Inter-Union Gas Conference (IUGC) — “United, We Move Forward” — reflected a renewed sense of solidarity and shared purpose among gas workers across North America. Held October 27–30, 2025, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas and hosted by the United Association (UA), the conference brought together hundreds of…