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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…
Through a series of social, recreational, and community-focused events, Local 18007 is building stronger connections among members while breaking down barriers to participation — particularly for a younger workforce. Business Manager Sean Gaurige said the goal is to move past the idea that union involvement begins and ends with meetings. “We’ve got a younger membership coming in,…
When Mike Molisse talks about public service, he doesn’t separate his years in utility work from his years in government. To him, they’re part of the same path. “I always felt utility work is public service,” Molisse says. “You’re out there in the neighborhoods every day, in front of people’s homes, dealing with real concerns in real time. That gives you a strong sense of responsibility to the…
The UWUA and its local unions are increasingly treating artificial intelligence (AI) as a practical tool for representation — not a futuristic add-on. Across grievance handling, arbitration preparation, and contract administration, the goal is straightforward: get stewards and staff to the right facts faster, reduce administrative busywork, and improve consistency in how cases are tracked…
As we mark the Utility Workers Union of America’s 80th anniversary, I’m proud to lead this organization and to confront the challenges our members face head-on as utility workers and as members of the labor movement. I stand firmly on the shoulders of the many great labor leaders who came before me. We’ve come a long way as…
WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 22, 2025) – After almost a year of negotiations, Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President James Slevin today called on Vestas to come to the table to bargain in good faith with MI-based wind technicians who voted to organize in February 2025. The company continues to obstruct progress toward a contract,…
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…
Water and sewer employees in Braintree, Massachusetts, have secured a resounding contract victory after several months of negotiations with the town. The newly ratified three-year agreement delivers major wage and benefit gains for Local 466 members, marking one of the strongest settlements in the local’s recent history. Under the new pact, workers will receive a…
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,…
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…