Category: Press Release

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…

BAKERSFIELD, CA (JANUARY 18, 2022) – The Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP) in partnership with Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 132 and Southern California Gas today launched a new program that supports lowering veteran homelessness rates through training and employment opportunities. UMAP’s proven-effective, training-to-placement model will benefit 40 veterans over the next…

WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 6, 2022) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) today released the following statement from President James Slevin regarding the anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol: “Today we remember the brave Capitol police officers who died as a result of the violence that took place on January 6. We are…

WASHINGTON, DC (NOVEMBER 18, 2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) today released the following statement from President James Slevin regarding former National president, Donald Wightman. “It’s with great sadness we share news of former UWUA president Donald Wightman’s passing. We offer our condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him. “Don…

WASHINGTON, DC (NOVEMBER 15, 2021) – The Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (UWUA) today commended governments participating in COP26 for acknowledging the need for a socially just transition as the world moves toward net-zero emissions. UWUA recognized the positive impact of the pledge and urged meaningful action be taken on the ground to make…

WASHINGTON, DC (October 15,  2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin released the following statement today on a new law in California, recently signed by Governor Newsom, that improves safety protections for gas utility workers. “Congratulations to the leadership and members of Local 132 on successfully fighting for improved utility…

WASHINGTON, DC (June 30, 2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Government Affairs Director Lee Anderson yesterday appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee in support of the CLEAN Future Act. UWUA’s hearing testimony appears below. “Thank you, Chairman Rush, Ranking Member Upton, and distinguished members of the subcommittee. My name…

WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2021) –Senator Whitehouse introduced legislation directing significant federal resources to coal miners and power plant workers impacted by facility closures and the transition away from coal. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin released the following statement in support of Senator Whitehouse’s Save Our Future Act: “No one…

WASHINGTON, DC (MAY 4, 2021) – As the Biden administration considers federal resources for coal workers and their communities, the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) urge a set of comprehensive supports estimated to cost between $33 billion over 25 years to $83 billion over 15 years. The…