Utility Workers Union of America

On Juneteenth, we mark the end of slavery in the United States and recognize the ongoing pursuit of freedom, dignity, and justice for all.
This was a major milestone in American labor history, ending an economic system built on forced servitude.
UWUA stands committed to the values of equality and opportunity that strengthen our communities.

A round of applause for the members of UWUA Local 612 who recently helped United Way assemble 200 bikes for kids. Thank you for showing up for your community, Andy Mitchell, Jeremy Basham, Nick Dyer, Matt Northrop, Shawn Blanchard! 👏👏👏

What a fun day of solidarity! ✊🎉✊🎉

A new labor podcast for all Northeast Ohio workers has launched and is being hosted by a fellow Gas Workers Union UWUA Local G-555 member, Hector Alvarado! Make sure to tune in!

We’ve launched a podcast!

Hosted by Gas Workers Union UWUA Local G-555 Cleveland District Chairman and North Shore AFL-CIO Vice President Hector Alvarado, Labor In The Land is a new monthly podcast focused on connecting with union members across our federation and lifting up worker voices throughout Northeast Ohio.

Each bite-sized episode will cover what’s happening at the Federation, upcoming campaigns and events, and conversations with guests from across the labor movement.

Our first episode took a little longer to produce, so a few upcoming event mentions may already be outdated — but you can always find the latest updates and event information on the North Shore AFL-CIO website.

The podcast is now available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Listen here: https://laborintheland.podbean.com

UWUA Local 1-2 members now have access to the Sobriety Is Possible (SIP) Employee Resource Group, a peer-driven support network created in partnership with Con Edison. SIP connects employees in recovery through shared experience, helping build community, reduce stigma, and support long-term sobriety. Read more here: https://uwua.net/2026/06/sobriety-is-possible/

UWUA achieved its first-ever organizing victory in Utah by unionizing workers at Enbridge Gas’s LNG storage facility in Magna, securing representation for employees and creating new opportunities for union growth across the region. They will join Local G-555, which already represents Enbridge workers in Ohio. Congrats to our newest members of UWUA!

We stand with the Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO in support of a fully staffed and funded VA! 🪖✊

Resolution 18: In Support of the VA Covenant, Protecting Veteran Benefits, and Safeguarding the Federal Workforce | AFL-CIO AFL-CIO condemns the coordinated attacks on the Department of Veterans Affairs and firmly declares its unwavering opposition to any efforts to privatize, downsize, or dismantle the VA healthcare and benefits systems.

Today is Women Veterans Day, which marks the signing of the Women’s Armed Forces Integration Act in 1948. The Act guaranteed women the right to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces full-time, in recognition of the essential role women have played in wars and peacekeeping throughout history.
Thank you to all our Women Veterans, including those pictured, who we’re proud to call members of the UWUA!

Don’t miss out on this year’s National Gas Rodeo & Expo in Florence, KY, showcasing utility worker talent! Find info about tickets, hotel registration, and more here: https://www.nationalgasrodeo.org/event-info/

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) with bipartisan support. The legislation bolsters union members' collective bargaining rights by speeding up first contracts. The legislation creates guardrails to ensure that when workers vote to unionize, a collective bargaining agreement follows.