Women of Steel USW Local 10-00086

10/19/2026

Not doing physical locations this year but feel free to contact me for a car pickup!

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List links:
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THANK YOU FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!

10/06/2026

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-Members could lose the right to do their jobs. Once Section 501 takes effect, anyone without a license must stop doing electrical work. Veterans can be grandfathered without an exam, but only if they apply within the one-year window and can document 10,000 hours of experience or completion of a registered apprenticeship. People who miss the deadline, can't document their hours, or fail the exam get sidelined.

- Companies may contract the work out. Faced with licensing and continuing education costs for a whole maintenance crew, some employers will hand electrical work to licensed outside contractors instead. That's a direct threat to bargaining-unit jobs.

-Industrial workers have no voice on the board. The bill sets aside board seats for union and non-union contractors and electricians. Those seats are likely to go to construction trades. The board will write the rules on continuing education, experience credit, and discipline, possibly without anyone who knows plant work.

-Multicraft jobs get broken up. Millwrights, maintenance mechanics, and operators who now handle some electrical tasks would have to stop. The only exemptions are swapping lamps and fuses and plugging in portable appliances. That means reworked job classifications, grievances, and reopened contract language.

-In-plant apprenticeships could fall apart. Apprentice licenses require registration with the Department of Labor and Industry, and apprentices must work under the direct onsite supervision of a licensed electrician. Company programs that aren't registered won't qualify, and plants without enough licensed people on every shift can't legally use apprentices.

-Breakdowns could take longer to fix. If night or weekend crews don't have a licensed electrician on site, unlicensed or apprentice workers can't respond alone. That means more downtime and more pressure on members to cut corners.

-New costs for members. Exam and license fees, 8 hours of continuing education every two years, and a minimum age of 21 for a full license. Who pays becomes a bargaining fight at every table.

-Small plants may struggle to hire. When a licensed electrician retires, a small plant will be competing with construction contractors for a limited pool of licensed people.

-Old convictions could disqualify good workers. The bill bars licensure for anyone with a drug-related felony within the last 10 years. It also lets the board deny or revoke a license for other felonies and "crimes of moral turpitude." A member who has worked safely for years could be pushed out over something unrelated to their skill.

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/pennsylvania-legislation-threatens-steelworker-jobs?source=direct_link

09/21/2026

As recovery efforts continue following the Main Street building fire that took place yesterday, officials are working closely with displaced residents to assess their individual needs. Lansdale Borough is grateful for the outpouring of support following the fire on Main Street and as families and individuals begin to navigate the difficult days ahead, our community is once again coming together to help make a tough situation a little easier.

Trinity Lutheran Church has graciously offered to serve as a donation point for community members who would like to help those twelve residents affected by the fire. To ensure donations can be distributed efficiently and meet individual needs, GIFT CARDS ONLY are being accepted at this time. Gift cards to retailers such as Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, CVS and Walgreens will be the most helpful.

Those wishing to donate may drop off gift cards placed in an envelope clearly marked “Main Street Fire Donation” at:

Trinity Lutheran Church:
1000 West Main Street—Main Office Front Desk/Donation Box in the Lobby

Donation Dates:
September 17-24, 2026

Drop Off Hours:
» Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
» Sunday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
» Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
» Tuesday-Thursday: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Borough extends a very special thank you to Trinity Lutheran Church for again opening its doors and helping coordinate the community’s generosity. Unfortunately, we’ve gotten good at responding to the needs that come after a fire and helping connect residents with the resources they need. While we certainly wish we didn’t have so much experience with it, we are incredibly grateful to have local organizations like Trinity that are willing to step in when our community needs them.

Most of all, we are grateful for the people of Lansdale and the surrounding community who continue to give, support their neighbors and look for ways to help. That spirit of generosity is one of the things that makes this community so special and it means a great deal to neighbors as they recover and rebuild.

09/11/2026

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!!

09/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 8, for a Teaching Tuesday class taught by Women of Steel Director Randie Pearson.

She will discuss the Women of Steel program, its purpose, and its role within our union. Participants will learn how to build, strengthen, and sustain active Women of Steel committees at the local level, with practical ideas for engagement, education, and action on issues including health and safety, women’s rights, service to our union, and community involvement.

Register here:

Teaching Tuesdays is a series of classes that USW members can attend from the comfort of their homes to learn how to strengthen our union.

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth — a day that marks both a historic milestone and an ongoing call to action.

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved people in the U.S. were finally freed. But the fight for true freedom — including racial and economic justice — did not end there.

As union members, we honor this day by continuing to stand together for fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all workers. The work continues. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽