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As working families across the country watch the daily ebb and flow of political news — who’s up, who’s down, who said what, and who wore what — it’s easy to feel confused and think the train has come off the rails. But the headlines and cable news stories aren’t the reality of workday politics.…
In 1998, Local 107 lost Paul Luna in a workplace accident. The next year, coworkers launched the Luna Open golf outing to support his wife and children. It quickly became an annual tradition. In 2007, tragedy struck again with the passing of Jamie Rus, another Local 107 member, leaving behind his wife Chris and three…
Voting is a powerful tool to influence and shape our communities, workplaces, and industries. For those in the utility industry, voting is essential. The decisions we make in the voting booth impact our families, our communities and our energy future. Those who we elect influence industry regulations, funding, job security, and the future of our…
The UWUA has witnessed many shifts in the energy sector, but DTE Energy’s recent decision to establish a state-of-the-art battery storage facility at the former Trenton Channel Power Plant site marks a significant milestone. This iconic plant, which operated along the Detroit River since 1924, symbolized local power generation and economic stability until its closure…
On June 7, members of the UWUA’s committees gathered in Pittsburgh for a National Committee Conference. It was the first time in my memory that our union convened a conference solely focused on the work of our committees, offering a valuable opportunity to meet face-to-face, reconnect, refine purposes, and plan for the future. The…
Chatbots, virtual reality training, and robotic ‘dogs’ patrolling substations — these are just a few examples of the artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that UWUA members are encountering in their workplaces. Whether we’re ready or not, AI is rapidly transforming our jobs, our workplaces, and the skills needed to succeed. The adoption of AI is accelerating…
Representatives from 21 UWUA water locals convened in Pittsburgh on June 6 to address key issues impacting members working in the water industry. This gathering marked the first post-COVID meeting of our union’s water locals and the first time all water locals, not just those representing members at American Water, came together to exchange insights,…
Local 1-2 reached a new four-year agreement on June 21 that brings substantial wage increases and an accelerated wage progression schedule for the local’s 8,000 members who provide electric, gas and steam services to 10 million residents in New York City and Westchester County. Local 1-2 represents the full spectrum of occupations at Con Edison,…
The spokes of a wheel connect the hub to the rim, supporting the wheel’s structure and distributing weight. They also maintain stability and absorb force. The Human Rights Committee sees itself as the hub, aiming to support our union’s various committees through advocacy, training and support in human rights and discrimination matters. Mother Teresa said,…
The UWUA’s Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP) is earning well-deserved recognition as a key partner in the Task Force Movement (TFM), a national veterans’ employment initiative launched by President Biden in April 2022. Originally created to address the nationwide shortage of long-distance truck drivers, TFM has since expanded to other industries to both address…