Category: Press Release

MEDFORD, OR (FEBRUARY 18, 2020) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) and its Local 609 today filed unfair labor practice charges against NPL, a Medford-area utility construction company that performs work for the utility company, Avista. The following is a statement from UWUA President Jim Slevin: “NPL’s retaliatory actions against a union official for…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Bzymek 202-706-9655 ebzymek@uwua.net   WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 12, 2020) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President James Slevin today released the following statement in support of Oregon NPL workers doing work for Avista who are seeking to bargain for better safety protections on the job and improved wages and…

WRITTEN TESTIMONY Lee Anderson Government Affairs Director, Utility Workers Union of America Before the 116th Congress, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Consideration of H.R. 1166, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2123 Thursday, February 6, 2020 Thank you, Chairman Tonko, Ranking…

WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 5, 2020) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President Jim Slevin today released the following statement in support of the PRO Act: “For far too long, laws that govern the workplace have favored the boss. This important legislation takes steps to change that. It gives working families more of a say…

NEW YORK, NY (SEPTEMBER 25, 2019) – At its inaugural gala last night, Climate Jobs New York honored President James Slevin with the Climate Jobs Hero Award. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Schuler presented President Slevin with the award recognizing his efforts as a leading voice for climate action within the labor movement. “Thank you to Climate Jobs NY for…

WASHINGTON, DC (SEPTEMBER 16, 2019) – The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today released the following statement on behalf of National President Jim Slevin in support of the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) national strike against General Motors: “We stand in solidarity with thousands of UAW members as they strike against General Motors for a…

UWUA Initiative Creates a Pathway to Employment for Transitioning Members of the Military Department of Defense Partnership Establishes Union as a SkillBridge Provider INDIANAPOLIS, IN (AUGUST 28, 2019) – The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) and Department of Defense (DoD) entered into an historic agreement, one that connects troops leaving the military with training and employment opportunities…

CLEVELAND, OH (AUGUST 23, 2019) – This week, a judge overseeing FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.’s (FES) bankruptcy reorganization sustained two unions’ objections to the company’s proposed reorganization because the company has not come to an agreement with the unions over collective bargaining agreements. One of the unions objecting to the company’s reorganization plan is the Utility…

Wyoming Member Advocates Worker-Friendly Climate Policy in Meeting with Senator Whitehouse WASHINGTON, DC (AUGUST 20, 2019) – In support of fair and inclusive national climate policy a representative of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), Chauffe Schirmer, met with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), to discuss effective environmental protection strategies that don’t leave workers behind. “As…

Power for America, Utility Workers Launch First-of-Its-Kind Renewable Energy Specialist Apprenticeship Program Program Offers Path to Employment for In-Demand Renewable Industry Jobs WASHINGTON, DC (AUGUST 5, 2019) – The Power for America Training Trust Fund (P4A) and Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today announced a unique, new union apprenticeship program that provides world-class skills…