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Workers at Delta Gas in Kentucky had big reasons to celebrate following the October 17 ratification of their very first UWUA contract. Effective November 1, base wages rose anywhere from 5% to 45%, with over half of the unit seeing a bump of at least 15% on the contract’s first day. The unit’s 97 workers…
Gary Daniel Powell, a field metering service representative/first responder at Dominion Gas, died on August 17 in an auto accident while on his way home to Canton, Ohio, after responding to an after-hours emergency order. The 51-year old was a 17-year member of Local G-555, where he was admired for his leadership and kindness. Powell…
Local 1-2 William J. Conway Local 101 David D. Boldt Patrick D. Bryson Michael Coale Linda M. Sinicki Local 102 Robert Bowen Local 106 Gary Armour Gregory R. Schaeffer Local 123 Jerry Ledesma James Parker Local 175 Joseph Avigliano Francesco Cammalleri Joseph Caramanno Salvatore Rotondo Massimo Spano Local 223 Andrew J. Alarie Andrew V. Antrassian…
As I ponder the circumstances and situations unfolding in our world today, I can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu. The events that grip our attention, the conflicts that rage, the injustices that persist—they all seem like a replay of situations and circumstances from the past. When I was a young boy growing…
Motivation for women comes in many different forms. For myself, I find it very beneficial to network with other women. I have always been on the shy side, especially in large crowds. Being appointed to Local 132 Women’s Caucus and the National UWUA Women’s Caucus has opened many doors for me by giving me opportunities…
Customer service workers at Liberty Gas in Georgia ratified their first UWUA contract at the end of September, bringing to a close a process that began in fall 2022 when they, along with their colleagues in Liberty’s field operations, voted to become UWUA members. Field workers wrapped up their agreement in July. The company’s 10…
As a veteran and union member, I am proud of the time that I gave to our country. I continue to actively work to ensure those who have served are given opportunities. Veterans, thank you for your service to this country and for keeping myself and others safe. We recognize and honor our veterans every…
A union cannot exist without “U-N-I.” A union is only successful and strong with the support and solidarity of the masses. The corporate bosses will always be multimillionaires who will stand in opposition to workers’ attempts to receive fair compensation. They fail to recognize that union employees are the hardest working parts of the machine…
UWUA congratulates Matias Alejandro Vergara for receiving a 2023 Union Plus scholarship. He is the son of Alejandro Vergara, secretary-treasurer of California Local 283. Matias is a sophomore at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) pursuing the study of computational biology. His career goals include furthering the understanding of minute biological processes and enhancing the…
In June, the New York State Assembly and Senate unanimously passed the 9/11 Notice Act to support the forgotten victims of 9/11. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign it into law before year-end. The bill aims to ensure that individuals who were in the Lower Manhattan and northern Brooklyn exposure zones between September 2001…