USW Local 9231

06/24/2026

Join us Friday, as we take our picket line to British Petroleum's doorstep! ✊🏼
At 11am Friday, we will meet outside their corporate offices at
30 S. Wacker - three months after executives decided to take paychecks away from hundreds of local families, as part of their illegal lockout at the Whiting refinery.
As they count their record profits, let’s be sure they hear us from their Chicago boardroom to their London headquarters! ✊🏼

06/22/2026

Happy 20th birthday to BlueGreen Alliance! In June of 2006, labor leaders and environment organizations came together to advocate for shared solutions and to amplify a powerful, unified voice for a clean, prosperous, and equitable economy. This mission is just as important now as it was then. You can learn more about the BGA here: https://www.bluegreenalliance.org/

Also, stay tuned for a Solidarity Works podcast coming out later this month, where we take a deep dive into the BGA with the alliance’s executive director, Jason Walsh.

06/21/2026

We ♥️ union dads.

Happy Father's Day from America's unions!

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

The jokes might be cheesy, but the work is serious. Happy Father’s Day to all the USW fathers and father figures! 💙💪

06/20/2026

USW Local 7-1 will be participating in the Whiting 4th of July Parade!

Members and families are invited to march with us on Saturday, July 4th. The parade starts at 10:00 AM, and we’ll have a cookout at the Union Hall immediately after the parade.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 1st by calling the Union Hall at (219) 659-1181 or signing up at the hall.

Bring the family. Show your union pride. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

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. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽