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News Roundup – Local G-555 Wins Back Automatic Progression for Field Employees in New Agreement

Cleveland Local G-555 won a huge victory recently with Dominion Energy Ohio when they successfully negotiated back into the contract automatic progression for more than 300 members in the Field Metering Services (FMS) Department. The local proved that it is possible to negotiate back into a UWUA contract things that were previously lost when concessions…

President’s Message – Where Do We Go From Here?

So far my travels as UWUA president have taken me from very small locals where a handful of our members provide vital services to their own communities, to large locals with thousands of members, as well as others of various sizes, with more to come. I’ve had numerous conversations that have sparked my interest in…

Swenglish Joins National Staff as Region II Rep.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, newly appointed UWUA National Representative for Region II, Joseph Swenglish, became a member of UWUA Local 433 in 1994. Since then, he has been employed by the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN), where he spent the beginning of his career as a welder before becoming a control room operator…

UWUA Support Was Key to Local 164 Member John Lorenzo Becoming Commissioner of Rostraver Township

UWUA support was key to Local 164 member John Lorenzo winning his race to become Commissioner of Rostraver Township, PA in November. The 40-year-old father of two decided to run for office after successfully opposing the privatization of his township’s wastewater operation. “I want make sure our residents’ interests come first,” he says, adding, “The…

Member Spotlight

Fifty-Eight Years of Service And Going Strong! Local 175 member Janice Behnken (pictured left) was recently recognized by UWUA President Jim Slevin for her 58 years of service at Vectren Energy and her dedication to her local’s membership. “I’m still working full time for the gas company and when I get off work I volunteer…

National Vice President’s Report – For Politicians Who Claim to Support Veterans, Some Show Their True Colors When It’s Time to Do So

Each year on November 11, we recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by our veterans. While support of our veterans is heartfelt by everyday working people, that has not always been the case with some of our elected politicians and others. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, the “GI Bill of Rights,” into…