News from UWUA
- New Union-Employer Partnership Expands Veteran Employment Opportunities
January, 20 2022BAKERSFIELD, CA (JANUARY 18, 2022) – The Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP) in partnership with Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 132 and Southern California Gas today launched a new program that supports lowering veteran homelessness rates through training and employment opportunities. UMAP’s proven-effective, training-to-placement model will benefit 40 veterans over the next… Read More
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- Statement on the Anniversary of the U.S. Capitol Insurrection
January, 6 2022WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 6, 2022) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) today released the following statement from President James Slevin regarding the anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol: “Today we remember the brave Capitol police officers who died as a result of the violence that took place on January 6. We are… Read More
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- 75 YEARS! Making History, Moving Forward
November, 18 2021The Utility Workers Union of America is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1946. Throughout its 75-year history, the union’s constitution has provided the structure to empower members and their union, and, in so doing, protect families, communities, and the nation. It is as valuable now as it was when it was first… Read More
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- UWUA on the Passing of Former National President Donald Wightman
November, 18 2021WASHINGTON, DC (NOVEMBER 18, 2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) today released the following statement from President James Slevin regarding former National president, Donald Wightman. “It’s with great sadness we share news of former UWUA president Donald Wightman’s passing. We offer our condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him. “Don… Read More
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- Utility Workers Union Lauds COP26 Just Transition Pledge, Urges Concrete Action to Help Working Families Navigate Energy Transition
November, 18 2021WASHINGTON, DC (NOVEMBER 15, 2021) – The Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (UWUA) today commended governments participating in COP26 for acknowledging the need for a socially just transition as the world moves toward net-zero emissions. UWUA recognized the positive impact of the pledge and urged meaningful action be taken on the ground to make… Read More
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