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UWUA Congratulates Local 433 Member, Craig Romanovich on Union Veterans Council Appointment 

WASHINGTON, DC (OCTOBER 14, 2025) – Utility Workers Union of America President James Slevin released the following statement regarding Local 433 member, Craig Romanovich’s appointment to the Union Veterans Council (UVC), AFL-CIO: “Congratulations to Craig Romanovich on this well-deserved appointment as the Union Veterans Council’s new executive director. This is a pivotal advocacy moment for our working-class veterans who…

UWUA Urges Lawmakers to Prevent Health Care Cost Spikes, End Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC (OCTOBER 2, 2025) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President James Slevin today released the following statement regarding the government shutdown: “President Trump has chosen a government shutdown over working with Congress to address the mounting health care cost crisis – a crisis created by his own spending bill earlier this year,…

UWUA Local 270 Members in Ohio Win Three Strong New Contracts 

Local 270 capped off a busy bargaining season with three newly ratified contracts that deliver significant gains in wages, benefits, and working conditions. Agreements with Cleveland Water, Nimishillen Township, and the Perry Nuclear Power Plant improve standards for more than 160 of the local’s members across the region.   Local 270 President Chris Ericksen said the…

New P4A Apprenticeship Program Builds Talent Pipeline for Next Generation of Unionized Water Utility Workers in Northern California 

An exciting new partnership in California will open doors for the next generation of skilled union water utility workers. Launching in early 2026, the Cal Water Apprenticeship Program, a partnership between the California Water Utility Council (CWUC), California Water Service (Cal Water), and the Power for America (P4A) Training Trust, combines classroom learning with hands-on…

Not Just a Voice, a Vote: How Local 686 Made Labor History in Philadelphia  

When employees at Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) talk about “having a voice,” they mean it literally. Through decades of sustained political engagement and grassroots organizing, UWUA Local 686 has achieved something unprecedented in the American labor movement — a union seat on the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (PFMC) Board, which oversees PGW’s management, budget, and…

How It’s Done: Spotlight on Linework 

“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…

Local 102 Builds Leadership Through Hands-On Training  

In September, Local 102 held its second annual leadership training, continuing its mission to equip new and younger members with the skills and confidence to lead. Over the week-long program, faculty from Penn State University’s Labor School led sessions on contract research, grievance writing, and identifying legitimate grievances, while also strengthening communication, conflict resolution, and…

UWUA Makes Strong Showing at 2025 Inter-Union Gas Conference 

The theme of this year’s Inter-Union Gas Conference (IUGC) — “United, We Move Forward” — reflected a renewed sense of solidarity and shared purpose among gas workers across North America.   Held October 27–30, 2025, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas and hosted by the United Association (UA), the conference brought together hundreds of…