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WASHINGTON, DC (APRIL 15, 2026) – Today the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO announced its support for Mallory McMorrow’s campaign for U.S. Senate. Executive Vice President Patrick Dillon released the following statement: “We’re confident in Mallory McMorrow’s vision for a brighter future in Michigan and the whole country. When it comes to investing…
Utility work is difficult and dangerous. I’ve seen members with decades of experience make mistakes that almost cost them their lives. In my tenure as president of UWUA and in leadership at Local 1-2, I’ve sat with too many families who have lost loved ones on the job. Unsafe working conditions and insufficient training carry an incredibly high human…
The UWUA’s Brotherhood of Utility Workers (BUW) ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement in April, covering nearly 2,000 National Grid workers across BUW Locals 317, 322, 329, 330, and UWUA Local 369 — including multiple bargaining units within Local 369 — across New England. The agreement delivers strong economic and contractual gains while maintaining a focus on…
There may be no subject more divisive within the membership of the UWUA than politics. Much like the rest of the country, our members hold a wide range of political views, and there is often debate over what role the union should play in the political process. Some members want greater involvement, while others would…
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…
WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 20, 2026) – Today the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO announced its support for Congressman Seth Moulton’s campaign for U.S. Senate. Vice President Craig Pinkham released the following statement in support of the endorsement: “Seth Moulton is the best choice to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. He has working…
An interview with Howard University Political Science major Anyea Fields — my great niece — makes clear why the labor movement must strengthen its presence on college campuses. As unions look to the future, student organizers like Anyea represent the next generation of labor leadership — rooted in lived experience, collective action, and a commitment…
Two UWUA Local 164 members were recently awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism, one of North America’s highest civilian honors, for their courageous actions in saving a co-worker’s life during a workplace emergency. The incident occurred in September 2024 at a Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County worksite in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, where a crew was…
Stepping up to speak for other young workers has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my union journey so far. I serve as the Region 1 representative on the UWUA Young Workers Initiative Committee, and I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the leadership of Local 1-2 to help relaunch our…
On March 20, 1958, workers at the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority—known today as ALCOSAN—voted unanimously to unionize, forming UWUA Local 433 and securing a voice on the job that would shape generations of utility workers in western Pennsylvania. Among those casting a “yes” vote was Bernie Mackowiak, then 28 years old and just eight years…