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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…
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…
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…
LaTrease Williams, Local 601 It means having a collective voice and knowing that none of us stands alone at work. Union membership brings dignity on the job, fair wages, safe working conditions, and the ability to speak up without fear. It’s about solidarity — understanding that when we look out for one another, we grow stronger, more respected, and better able…
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…
In April 2026, the UWUA marks 80 years since delegates gathered in Atlantic City to adopt the union’s first Constitution. That convention did more than form a national organization — it established a direction rooted in dignity on the job, safety, strong training, and collective voice. Eight decades later, those principles continue to guide the union through an…
Members of Local 108 in Anderson, Indiana, ratified a new four-year contract in December that delivers major wage gains, protects benefits and long-standing contract language and demonstrates what focused, member-driven bargaining can achieve. The agreement covers approximately 50 municipal workers across the city’s water and wastewater operations and was negotiated in just three days —…