The mission of UWUA Local 223 is to provide its members with a voice in the workplace and in the larger community. Our goals are to protect and improve the wages, benefits and standard of living of our members and their families, to insure a safe and healthy workplace, to affirm the dignity and value of our members and the work they perform, and to create a more just and secure workplace and society.
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Brothers and Sisters, in case you have friends or family in need this Christmas Holiday, the Metro AFL-CIO will be giving away food December 20 - 20, 2023. Please take a moment to read the flyer. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Brothers and Sisters, join the Utility Workers as we cruise on Royal Caribbean to Ensenada, Mexico and watch the 2025 Superbowl on board the ship. This is open to all family and friends of Utility Workers. Cabins can be reserved for $200 with the the balance due by November, 2024. See you there!!!
Brothers and Sisters, for those who have remote access, please take a few minutes to read the article on mental health that is associated with the above picture. Our very own Brothers, Ignatius “Iggy” Brennan (Gas Division Chair) and Akil Williamson (Underground Division – Vice Chair Elect) spoke on this subject, which is very personal to them.
Brothers and Sisters, the question was asked, “Do we support the UAW’s striking workers?” The answer is yes we do, wholeheartedly. Recently some of our officers went to deliver materials such as food, water, diapers, etc. to Local 900 on their personal time. The picture above is from that delivery. They are Union Brothers and Sisters, their struggle is our struggle. Better wages, benefits, and most of all…RESPECT.. is what they are asking from their employers. That sounds familiar. Unions have set the tone for not only their membership but also the public in general for many years. Vacation time, improved working conditions, and higher levels of safety (and so much more) have been some of the accomplishments of Labor. Unions force employers to treat people with RESPECT.