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USW: Build America, Buy America Critical to Creating Good Jobs
Contact: R.J. Hufnagel, 412-562-2450, rhufnagel@usw.org
Pittsburgh – The United Steelworkers union (USW), released the following statement today from USW International President Tom Conway in response to the Biden administration’s release of guidance to support implementation of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of the bipartisan infrastructure law.
“The USW is pleased to see the Biden administration move forward with implementation of BABA, which requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects are produced in the United States.
“Strong BABA implementation is a critical step toward reshoring lost industrial capabilities, strengthening broken supply chains, and establishing the United States as a leader in the manufacturing of new technologies.
“By promoting investment in domestic manufacturing, Buy America policies ensure that taxpayer-funded investments align with the highest labor and environmental standards in the world.
“The union is eager to review the details of the issued guidance as they are critical to the policy’s success. The USW will continue to amplify our members’ voices, and we look forward to remaining engaged in the process to ensure the full application of BABA.
“Through our members’ hard work and dedication and strong Buy America policies, the USW can continue to supply our nation’s critical infrastructure needs.”
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in public sector and service occupations.
USW Responds to U.S. Steel Plans to Review Sale Options
Contact: R.J. Hufnagel, 412-562-2450, rhufnagel@usw.org
The United Steelworkers union (USW), which represents more than 11,000 hourly workers at U.S. Steel facilities across the United States, released the following statement today:
“The USW has been in contact with U.S. Steel to discuss the company’s announcement that outside entities have expressed interest in buying all or part of the company, and that the company has initiated a review process.
“USW members have been through sales and potential sales of employers many times before, and our priority is always to ensure that USW members’ rights are respected and that jobs and benefits are protected.
“While we don’t know exactly what the future holds for U.S. Steel, we do know that the USW’s labor agreement with U.S. Steel contains strong successorship language to protect workers’ rights, and that the company is obligated to provide the union with notice before a sale can proceed.
“We look forward to hearing more from U.S. Steel about its plans so that we can continue to work toward a strong future for the company’s USW work force.”
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in public sector and service occupations.