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Field employees at Liberty Gas in Georgia celebrated a historic milestone in mid-July—the ratification of their first-ever UWUA contract. The culmination of months of determination, negotiation, and perseverance, the three-year agreement, set to expire in March 2026, marks a transformative chapter for the Liberty Gas workforce. The journey began when approximately 70 field and customer…
Through these past eight years as your Secretary-Treasurer, we’ve diligently laid the financial groundwork for growth. Since day one, I’ve remained steadfast in my commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. It’s important to emphasize that fiscal responsibility isn’t merely a matter of numbers; it extends to the thought and consideration behind every financial decision. Back…
At the end of July, the Utility Workers Union of America held its 32nd National Convention, and by all accounts it was a great convention. Many topics were covered based on our theme “Essential by Industry, Exceptional by Choice” and our subthemes of “Embracing Our Differences, Leveraging Our Strength, Determining Our Future Together.” A strong…
As we gathered in Las Vegas for the 32nd Constitutional Convention, my passion for the UWUA and my pride in our union burned brighter than ever. The theme “Essential By Industry, Exceptional by Choice” was apparent everywhere you looked and in every delegate who rose to speak. It resonates as deeply today as it did…
Nicole Wallace-Edgar, Local 1-2 “My number one takeaway is that unions are power. We must learn to leverage that power to get what we need for the American worker and workers worldwide. We as women are now making up a greater share of the workforce, and we as women also need to leverage our power…
When one of Dustin Elliott’s five children brought home a letter from school earlier this year saying that many kids were going without water during the school day, he and his wife Chelsea sprang to action to find a solution. During the COVID pandemic, the Anderson, Indiana, Community School District had shut off water fountains…
Local 223 member Peter Packowski died on April 4 following an injury at DTE’s Pontiac Service Center substation. A Navy veteran, the 61-year-old electrical maintenance journeyman resided in Milford, Michigan, with his wife Tammy. He also leaves behind daughters Shawn and Alex, granddaughter Sophie, four sisters and many nieces and nephews.
DeAnna Hill, Local 191 “I would like to discuss the best ways to present the importance of the union to new, young members, and encourage them to participate.” Lawrence Carella, Local 18007 “With all the attacks on natural gas across the country, I’d like to see discussions on what measures the UWUA…
The UWUA wishes all our retirees health and happiness during your “golden years.” Enjoy it — you’ve earned it! Local 1-2 John M. Abramchuk Robert J. Anderson Judith Ayala Hector Bartolomei Mike Beamon Freddy Benkert Richard Benitez Aubrey Blades Julian Brown Lola Bryant Michael Catricola Benito Cotto James J. Coombs Frank D’Agostino Cora Deak …
The tragic murder of George Floyd ignited a global outcry for justice and led to the resurgence of the “Black Lives Matter” movement. This incident shed light not only on the plight of African Americans but also on the struggles faced by other marginalized communities. It is disheartening to now be witnessing attacks on Diversity,…