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The UWUA mourns the passing of Brother Steve Wyatt, a veteran union leader and frequent trainer at UWUA regional conferences. He shared his passion for worker justice with members nationwide through hands-on trainings in contract campaign planning and member mobilization. Known for his warmth and practical guidance, he helped prepare the next generation of union leaders and… The post IN MEMORIAM – Charles Stephen Wyatt appeared first on UWUA. [...]
“Line workers install poles, string wire, and connect power for new construction, but they’re also the first on the scene when weather or accidents knock out electricity. Every repair restores light and heat to families and communities.” Electric line workers are the backbone of the nation’s electrical grid — the people who build, maintain, and repair… The post How It’s Done: Spotlight on Linework appeared first on UWUA. [...]
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… The post FACT SHEET: What Does the New Overtime Tax Law Really Mean for You? appeared first on UWUA. [...]
UWUA today announced that 70 people who work for Liberty Utility out of Columbus, GA and Gainesville, GA voted to unionize and become members of the Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO. The post Liberty Utility Workers in Georgia Vote to Unionize, Affiliate with the Utility Workers Union of America appeared first on UWUA. [...]
The Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO today released the following statement from Executive Vice President Patrick Dillon in support of Governor Whitmer's efforts to restore operations at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The post UWUA Expresses Support for Gov. Whitmer’s Efforts to Reopen Palisades Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on UWUA. [...]