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When Mike Molisse talks about public service, he doesn’t separate his years in utility work from his years in government. To him, they’re part of the same path. “I always felt utility work is public service,” Molisse says. “You’re out there in the neighborhoods every day, in front of people’s homes, dealing with real concerns in real time. That gives you a strong sense of responsibility to the…
The UWUA and its local unions are increasingly treating artificial intelligence (AI) as a practical tool for representation — not a futuristic add-on. Across grievance handling, arbitration preparation, and contract administration, the goal is straightforward: get stewards and staff to the right facts faster, reduce administrative busywork, and improve consistency in how cases are tracked…
As we mark the Utility Workers Union of America’s 80th anniversary, I’m proud to lead this organization and to confront the challenges our members face head-on as utility workers and as members of the labor movement. I stand firmly on the shoulders of the many great labor leaders who came before me. We’ve come a long way as…
Every strong safety culture is more than a rulebook or a checklist — it’s about people on the ground who know the work, understand the risks, and have earned the trust of the crews they support. In this installment of How It’s Done, we highlight three union safety leaders who bring deep field experience, practical judgment, and worker-first credibility…
In April 2026, the UWUA marks 80 years since delegates gathered in Atlantic City to adopt the union’s first Constitution. That convention did more than form a national organization — it established a direction rooted in dignity on the job, safety, strong training, and collective voice. Eight decades later, those principles continue to guide the union through an…
For more than 60 years, UWUA Local 1-2 members have supported Rosary Hill, a New York hospice that provides free end-of-life care and relies entirely on donations. First launched in 1961, the effort continues to grow through coordinated member and retiree fundraising. The tradition began when Con Edison employee and union steward Gus Pasquale visited…
Members of Local 108 in Anderson, Indiana, ratified a new four-year contract in December that delivers major wage gains, protects benefits and long-standing contract language and demonstrates what focused, member-driven bargaining can achieve. The agreement covers approximately 50 municipal workers across the city’s water and wastewater operations and was negotiated in just three days —…
Earlier this year, Michigan took a significant step to prepare workers and communities for economic change with the launch of the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to proactively address the impacts of industrial transformation in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Established through legislation passed in 2023, the Transition…
Members of UWUA Local 393 working in the Suffolk County Water Authority’s (SCWA) water quality laboratory ratified a new eight-year collective bargaining agreement in December that recognizes the specialized nature of their work and makes meaningful progress on pay equity and long-term stability. The agreement covers 31 laboratory professionals — including chemists, bacteriologists, and laboratory…
In July, Local B341 successfully organized eight workers employed by Maine Natural Gas at its Augusta and Brunswick locations. The organizing drive took place as Unitil moved to purchase Maine Natural Gas from Central Maine Power’s parent company, Avangrid. By joining the UWUA, the newly organized workers ensured they entered the acquisition with union representation and a voice on…