Labor unions have long been a potent force in American business and politics. But the last several decades have seen a steep decline in corporate union power as membership ranks have dwindled. Aside from a few industries where unions remain formidable, including airlines, where US Airways’ efforts to merge with

Once again the rumor mill is running in full force fueled by mis information, and a failure to understand the world of labor unions and contracts. 1. Why do temps pay union dues? This is a closed shop and we do not allow scabs to work in the membership, we

Last week 2 members of the Executive board and myself met with the Secret Service here at the union office, discussions centered around our roll as a membership with the upcoming NATO summit. The Secret service asked that the entire membership remain watchful during the time leading up to the

Today we have been receiving a lot of calls here at the hall concerning the permanent hiring of temporary operations apprentices. I’d like to make some facts known

Our May 2012 newsletter is now available. Comments welcomed. President’s report ( Tim Jaroch) V.P./Treasurer’s report (Adrian Dueñas) Business Manager’s report (Rick Passarelli) Recording Secretary’s report (Conrad Vega) Trustee’s report (Jason J.L. Carter) Trustee’s report ( Pat Gainer) Trustee’s report (Ray Tischina) Additionally, you can download the entire

Our May 2012 newsletter is now available. Comments welcomed. President’s report ( Tim Jaroch) V.P./Treasurer’s report (Adrian Dueñas) Business Manager’s report (Rick Passarelli) Recording Secretary’s report (Conrad Vega) Trustee’s report (Jason J.L. Carter) Trustee’s report ( Pat Gainer) Trustee’s report (Ray Tischina) Additionally, you can download the entire

Click here to read our March 2012 Newsletter. And as always, comments welcomed!

Click here to read our December 2011 Newsletter. And as always, comments welcomed!

Our June/July 2011 newsletter is now available. Comments welcomed.

Click here to read our June/July 2011 Newsletter

Brothers& Sisters,   The Union office has been overwhelmed with phone calls the last two days pertaining to the Appellate Court decision concerning the ICR rider or as we know it “The AMRP Project” and a long list of rumors associated with the decision. We have had members tell us

UWUA E-News Alert: Worker’s Strike at United Water Sister Company

“The implications on all unionists is clear: what was once taken for granted is under serious threat”

Promotions start rolling with 19 in service, 3 into the meter shop, 11 OA’s to the UW classification to start their auto progression. We are off to a great start for 2011 with more to come!

A nicely written post describing the impact on becoming a Utility Worker.