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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,…
WASHINGTON, DC (SEPTEMBER 11, 2025) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President James Slevin today announced dispatchers working for Elizabethtown Gas in Union, NJ, recently voted to become the newest members of the union. The group recently experienced many changes at the company and felt they needed the protection a union would provide. “This…
Q: WHEN DOES THE NEW OVERTIME TAX LAW – WHICH PASSED IN JULY – TAKE EFFECT? A: The overtime tax provisions of the bill are retroactive to the beginning of the year. Those who qualify will receive an additional six-month benefit in this tax year. Q: WILL I RECEIVE A CHECK FROM THE IRS FOR…
UWUA awarded its 2025 scholarships this summer to five regional winners. Each recipient received $2,000 toward continuing their education. Region I Brandon Strouse is the son of Peter Strouse, an electrician with the Suffolk County Water Authority and a member of Local 393, and Caren Benesz. He is a graduate of East Brunswick High School…
“It’s better in a union” is not just a slogan — it’s a fact, backed by data and proven every day at the bargaining table. The reality is that today’s economy overwhelmingly benefits the wealthy, while working people are often left behind. Despite increasing productivity year after year, the benefits of that growth do not…
The UWUA is leading a national effort to connect with schools and inspire the next generation of union workers through its Adopt-a-School initiative, spearheaded by the National Women’s Caucus and the Young Workers Initiative Committee. The initiative began with a simple observation: while employers often visit schools for job fairs, union representation is often absent.…
David Loerich, Local 600 “The commitment from UWUA National leadership was truly inspiring. Their energy and dedication to educating our members, growing our membership, and involving and empowering our younger members to become the future of the UWUA — that’s the message I’m bringing back to our Local 600 membership.” Kaela Osborne, Local…
Local 1-2 Edward Alder Frank Arrigo Michael L. Asaro Brian Barrett Carlos Bennett Alex Blanc Steven Brinkham Louis Cardillo Gerardo Carozza Michael Chionchio Rosemarie Coghlan Martin Cuevas Margo DaCosta Elvis Daley Alicia Day Ronald Decker Thorndike Deland Francis Dellatorre Michael Ducasse Joseph Faleri James Farmer Scott Ferrara Michael Garcia Eugene Gebrian Robert Giannetta Michael Gilson…
Since 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act has included the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), which requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious harm. The General Duty Clause (GDC) serves as a catch-all protection when no specific OSHA standard applies. It has been a critical…
This past May, at our first ever UWUA Leadership Conference, I had the pleasure of hosting a financial training session that left me both inspired and energized. What struck me most was seeing so many new faces among our local officers. A majority of attendees were serving in these roles for the first time —…