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UWUA 75 Years!

On April 6, 1946, members of the Utility Workers Union of America gathered for their first Constitutional Convention and voted to adopt the UWUA Constitution. Ever since that day, the UWUA has lived by this constitution, which has served members, their families, communities and the country well for 75 years. It is as valuable today…

New Renewable Center Under Construction

P4A’s training capabilities are growing with the addition of a renewables training center in Michigan. Site renovations began in May. The new, standalone facility will have seven classrooms and a large bay to host a wind nacelle to be used for wind turbine training. The wind nacelle sits at the top of the tower and…

Welcome Local G-555 and Dominion Energy!

P4A was excited to have Local G-555 and Dominion Energy join the training trust fund in the fall of 2020. Since then, Local G-555 was able to secure additional funding to train more of its members. “Securing the Power 4 America Training Trust here in Ohio at Local G-555 is an essential step in creating…

UWUA Leads the Way in Creating National Policy for Coal Country

The national shift away from coal as a primary source of electricity generation has accelerated over the last decade, too often leaving coal workers and their families behind while unraveling the social fabric of their communities. These workers, and the communities they call home, have powered the nation for generations; they deserve a fighting chance…

UWUA Expands Organizer Trainings

Stepping up to the challenge of bringing new members into the union in the pandemic, the UWUA National Organizing Department held its first virtual organizing training workshop earlier this year. Participants included volunteer regional organizers: Region 5, Lita Jimenez, trustee/steward, Local 132; Region 4, Michael Mullins, organizing director, Local 223; Region 3, Jason Wensel, Local…