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Meter reading is one of the utility industry’s most essential — and most rapidly evolving — jobs. Across gas, water, and electricity, meter readers are the eyes and ears of the system. They ensure customers are billed accurately and are often the first to spot problems. The work demands precision, independence, and stamina, and it’s changing fast…
The UWUA mourns the passing of Brother Steve Wyatt, a veteran union leader and frequent trainer at UWUA regional conferences. He shared his passion for worker justice with members nationwide through hands-on trainings in contract campaign planning and member mobilization. Known for his warmth and practical guidance, he helped prepare the next generation of union leaders and…
“Line workers install poles, string wire, and connect power for new construction, but they’re also the first on the scene when weather or accidents knock out electricity. Every repair restores light and heat to families and communities.” Electric line workers are the backbone of the nation’s electrical grid — the people who build, maintain, and repair…
Q: WHEN DOES THE NEW OVERTIME TAX LAW – WHICH PASSED IN JULY – TAKE EFFECT? A: The overtime tax provisions of the bill are retroactive to the beginning of the year. Those who qualify will receive an additional six-month benefit in this tax year. Q: WILL I RECEIVE A CHECK FROM THE IRS FOR…
UWUA today announced that 70 people who work for Liberty Utility out of Columbus, GA and Gainesville, GA voted to unionize and become members of the Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO.
The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today released the following statement from Executive Vice President Patrick Dillon in support of Governor Whitmer’s efforts to restore operations at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant.
The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today announced 90 workers for Delta Natural Gas Company providing natural gas to homes and businesses in eastern Kentucky overwhelmingly voted in favor of joining the UWUA. Despite an active anti-union campaign against the organizing effort by Delta Natural Gas, workers voted to unionize by a 65% majority.
WASHINGTON, DC (JULY 28, 2022) – The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today announced Deirdre Brill, a leading national union organizer, has joined the union as organizing director. Brill will provide organizing support to all UWUA locals and lead efforts to expand the union’s organizing drives nationally. “This announcement comes at a time…
CHICAGO, IL (MARCH 7, 2022) – The Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP) today celebrated the 700th veteran graduate in Chicago. UMAP – which is administered together with the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), UWUA Local 18007 and Peoples Gas at City Colleges of Chicago – offers service members a pathway into a family-supporting…
WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 10, 2022) – The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today announced National Vice President John Duffy will retire as of March 1, 2022. UWUA’s executive board recently unanimously elected Local 369 President Craig Pinkham to fulfill the remainder of the term. “I’d like to thank John for his dedication to…