Steelworkers Learning The Hard Way

by | Dec 2, 2015 | News

Locked out steelworkers picket infront of the ATI mill in VanderIn this article on the World Socialist Web Site, locked out members of the USW at several smaller mills are finding out first hand that the USW has an agenda beyond that of helping its members. Although allocated strike pay stands currently at $200 per employee per week, the striking employees are only seeing $100 per week, as the rest is held by the local for “emergencies.” Meanwhile, the USW appears to be considering reducing that pay even further. In an interesting analysis of the events by the article author, the USW seems to be trying to isolate the workers from these smaller plants to get them to toe the line and prevent a “unified struggle against the steel manufactures.” Pretty compelling evidence that the USW has interests that trump those of its members.

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