Category: Press Release

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…

WASHINGTON, DC (APRIL 23, 2021) – Today the White House Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization released initial plans regarding economic support for coal communities. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin today released the following statement in reaction to the report: “The policy framework is…

WASHINGTON, DC (MARCH 15, 2021) – Today, The American Legion with funding from the Lumina Foundation unveiled a report, The Future of Credentialing of Servicemembers and Veterans: Leveraging Partners, Policies and Resources, offering recommendations to help educators, employers, veterans and servicemembers translate skills earned in the military into post-military career opportunities. The Utility Workers Union…

WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 4, 2021) – Today, the PRO Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation reforms labor laws by amending the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and strengthens workers’ ability to bargain with employers. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin released the following statement today in…

WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 3, 2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO director of renewable energy, Jim Harrison today was appointed to advise Governor Whitmer on worker-focused climate solutions as part of the Council on Climate Solutions. Committee members will support implementation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan introduced by the governor in September…