USW 12775 Women of Steel

08/05/2026

Good-morning,

For more than 130 days, 800 hardworking members of United Steelworkers Local 7-1 have been locked out of the BP Whiting Refinery and forced to support their families without wages.


Let’s stand with Local 7-1 families on August 22 starting at 12 P.M. Let’s also help ensure their children begin the school year prepared, confident and ready to learn.

If you feel Inclined to help
Click the link below to purchase supplies directly from there Amazon wishlist. You can either have them delivered to there hall (2045 Schrage Ave. Whiting, IN 46394) or dropped off at 12775 hall.

DEADLINE TO DONATE: AUGUST 21, 2O26

Solidarity is more than something we say. It is how we show working families that they are not alone.

Any questions about the rally or different ways to donate, please reach out to Amanda Atherton @ 219-689-6550

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XFH62GI5UBQZ?ref_=wl_share&viewType=grid

07/20/2026

On Saturday morning, we got the opportunity along with our sister local 13796 to host a WOS lunch for Sub District 4. Mindy Rogers got to lead a discussion about knowing your politicians and if they are supporting pro Union policy, even at the local level, while also discussing the process of the AFL-CIO’s process of approving political endorsement candidates and how to get involved.
Stephanie Loy who attended the Rapid Response conference discussed different policies and ways to get involved.
We would also like to thank Local 903 for letting us host there and a big thanks to all the lady’s who took the time out of there day to be there.

07/07/2026

Friendly Reminder

Good Afternoon Sisters!

🇺🇸 REMINDER! RSVP DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! 🇺🇸

The Women of Steel Sub 4 Quarterly Meeting & Lunch is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see everyone!

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026

🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 2228 Lakeview Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

✅ Please RSVP by July 10 so our hosts can prepare for lunch.

Contact Amanda Atherton at (219) 689-6550 or [email protected].

❤️ Make a Difference—Donate Blood!

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the same location. Every donation can help save lives, and we encourage family, friends, coworkers, and community members to sign up using the QR code on the flyer.

🎒 We’re also collecting new school supplies to help local students start the school year prepared. Every donation makes a difference!

🇺🇸 In celebration of America’s 250th Birthday, wear your favorite red, white, and blue as we gather in solidarity, service, and sisterhood.

Together, we can strengthen our communities—one donation, one act of service, and one union family at a time. ❤️🤍💙

05/11/2026

We will be supporting The Sojourner Truth House this year for their walk on June 13th. Sojourner Truth House is a day center that provides essential support to families experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. While on-site, participants get fresh meals, rides to appointments, access to laundry, and more during the day.

Your donation will make a difference by providing clients with one-on-one support to identify their most urgent needs and connect them to the right tools, resources, and referrals to start rebuliding their lives and moving out of homelessness.

By donating to our fundraiser, you are providing a lifeline to the most vulnerable in our community. Together, we can ensure that Sojourner Truth House continues to thrive and make a lasting impact on our community. Thank you for your generosity!

Join us for the 2026 Walk for Sojourner Truth House on June 13, 2026!

05/05/2026

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforsth2026/team/1033097

Fundraising for Sojourner Truth House is a cause close to my heart. Sojourner Truth House is a day center that provides essential support to families experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. While on-site, participants get fresh meals, rides to appointments, access to laundry, and more during the day.

Your donation will make a difference by providing clients with one-on-one support to identify their most urgent needs and connect them to the right tools, resources, and referrals to start rebuliding their lives and moving out of homelessness.

By donating to our fundraiser, you are providing a lifeline to the most vulnerable in our community. Together, we can ensure that Sojourner Truth House continues to thrive and make a lasting impact on our community. Thank you for your generosity!

Join us for the 2026 Walk for Sojourner Truth House on June 13, 2026!

04/27/2026

🚨🚨🚨 SOUTH BEND LOA🚨🚨🚨
🚨IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION🚨

I have an emergency ask! We only have 4 USW 12775 members that showed up there to rally with the clerical today! Can we please show them some support by getting there ASAP until around 2pm. They are willing to stay if people come out. The weather should hold until later this afternoon. They are fighting for their jobs and are in desperate need of our support!

04/26/2026

On Saturday morning, USW Local 715 hosted a WOS brunch for Sub District 4. Michelle Ortiz from BP Local 7-1 and Sarah Werth Local 12775 shared the “Truth” about their Lockouts.
The discussion centered around how companies increasingly use social media for union-busting, monitoring employee activity, and conducting reputation-damaging campaigns to sway public opinion. Sound familiar???
Thanks also to:
Stephanie Loy 12775
Sondra Crawford 13796
Kim Hadaway 13796
Amanda Loeffler 13796
For their support and attending! It’s not easy to commit to giving up a big part of a beautiful Saturday to talk Union, but this is how we improve and advance!
We have an extremely hard road ahead to navigate. We must regain our composure and not let them divided us! We can start by focusing our efforts into supporting 13796 in every way that we legally can. The fight continues! Stand Strong Sisters & Brothers

04/18/2026

Today we recognize our USW 12775 linemen who keep the lights on and communities connected. Through storms, long nights, and high-risk work, our linemen show up with skill, courage, and commitment every single time!

⚡️THANK YOU!!!⚡️

04/16/2026

Just wanted to give a shoutout to Brian, Jason & Scott from Local 9551 out of Knox, Indiana this morning for standing with us at RMSGS. Thank you again coming.

04/16/2026

Thank you Homann Karate in Crown Point, Indiana, for supporting the locked-out Nipsco Union workers!