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Vincent Ramirez, Local 223 “For many years, our local has benefited from an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) representative — a former member who works independently from the company and serves as a great, confidential resource for anyone in need. Building on that foundation, this year we encouraged both board members and rank-and-file members to take…
Nuclear energy can power entire cities, yet discussions about it have long been clouded by political hesitation and public mistrust. Now, that narrative is changing. Across the United States, shuttered reactors are being restarted, plant licenses extended, and new designs proposed. Policymakers and tech companies alike are turning to nuclear power as the only…
When employees at Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) talk about “having a voice,” they mean it literally. Through decades of sustained political engagement and grassroots organizing, UWUA Local 686 has achieved something unprecedented in the American labor movement — a union seat on the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (PFMC) Board, which oversees PGW’s management, budget, and…
As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year that tested our strength, reaffirmed our solidarity, and proved once again what happens when working people lead with purpose. Across the UWUA, our members delivered wins — at the bargaining table, in the field, and in the communities we serve. We secured strong…
When I first joined the union, I was searching for a sense of belonging — a place where my voice mattered. The Women’s Caucus became that space. Surrounded by women who understood the unique challenges we face, I found not only solidarity but inspiration. Through shared stories, workshops, and advocacy, I learned to speak up…
Recently, we celebrated America’s 71st Veterans Day — a day with a history that stretches far beyond seven decades. Originally called ‘Armistice Day’, November 11th marked the end of active combat during World War I. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who had served as Supreme Allied Commander during World War II, rededicated the day…
In one of the wealthiest nations in the world, access to quality health care should be a basic human right — not a privilege. Yet millions of Americans continue to face inequities that expose a deep moral and systemic failure. From racial and economic disparities to barriers rooted in geography and employment status, our health…
This fall has been a busy and important time for safety in our union. Two major developments stand out — our national safety committee training at Power for America (P4A) in September and our union’s active engagement in federal safety rulemaking. Together, they reflect the UWUA’s mission to empower our members through education, advocacy, and…
Longtime Local 433 member Craig Romanovich was recently appointed executive director of the AFL-CIO’s Union Veterans Council (UVC). The UVC is one of the national federation’s seven official constituency organizations. Romanovich, a U.S. Army veteran and 25-year employee of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN), began his new role on October 6, 2025. He’ll divide…
Ava Tsapastsaris, daughter of UWUA Local 1-2 member Peter Tsapastsaris, recently met UWUA President Jimmy Slevin. A 2022 recipient of both the UWUA Local 1-2 and Union Plus scholarships, Tsapastsaris credits union support for helping her pursue her passion for communicating science, medicine, and health. She earned her bachelor’s degree at NYU and is now…