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This past year will surely be remembered as one of the most challenging in our country’s, indeed our world’s, history. As we began 2021, we all looked forward to putting the pandemic behind us. There are few families that did not experience the loss of a loved one to the virus, and our union grieves…
The Utility Workers Union of America is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1946. Throughout its 75-year history, the union’s constitution has provided the structure to empower members and their union, and, in so doing, protect families, communities, and the nation. It is as valuable now as it was when it was first…
Our brother and leader Richard Trumka passed away on August 5, 2021, at the age of 72. Since 2009, Trumka served as president of the AFL-CIO representing 56 unions and 12.5 million members. “Rich was a true friend of the Utility Workers Union of America,” said UWUA President Slevin as he paid tribute to Trumka. “With his…
An important message from UWUA officers and the Veterans Committee When Kabul fell to the Taliban on August 15, under the leadership of its Veterans Committee, the UWUA took swift action to support the hundreds of union members who are U.S. military veterans, active-duty troops, and Afghan allies. On August 17, the UWUA Director of…
The National Women’s Caucus Committee members are working on initiatives that center around the training and development of women throughout the UWUA. Our committee members’ strength and fortitude is now pouring into our workplaces as we mentor other women and guide the next generation to navigate the world around them and lead the way to…
People are sick, in the hospital, and dying from COVID-19. Yet, we still have members who can take the vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones but refuse to. The vaccines have been tested and proven to be effective. To date, the FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use. I encourage those who…
Joe Mazzoni, who retired in 2020, recently passed away. Joe was a 30+ year member of Pennsylvania Local 164. He began his union career as a Steward for the outside commercial group. He was then elected Chief Steward and helped negotiate Local 164’s current contract with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. He will be…
Local 1-2 safety icon Billy Bleichner is retiring on October 1 with almost 50 years of service. He was a full-time Senior Safety Inspector taking care of Con Ed’s electrical division in the Bronx and Westchester, New York. He is pictured here with Jim Slevin, who was president of the local at that time. “There’s…