On Wednesday, October 9th, 71% of the lab analysts at the Kuraray America Inc. plant in La Porte, Texas, joined ICWUC Local 900C. Kuraray is a global chemical company, and Kuraray America Inc produces specialty chemical, fiber and resin production. Kuraray hired union busting lawyers that tried to stop the lab analysts from being part of the same unit as their colleagues in the production...
Dear Local Union Presidents, I hope this message finds you well. I am pleased to inform you that the ICWUC Executive Board has recently voted to offer new supplemental coverage options to our locals for their members. This decision reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive support to our members and ensuring they have access to valuable benefits.
One of the key tools that labor unions use to advocate for their members is collective bargaining. This process involves union representatives negotiating with employers on behalf of all workers in a bargaining unit to determine wages, benefits, working conditions, and other terms of employment. Collective bargaining gives workers a powerful voice in shaping their own destinies, allowing them to push back against unfair treatment...
After seven days of tireless negotiations, Local 498C has successfully reached an agreement with CSL Behring, ending the strike that began on September 27 at 11:00 pm. Local 498C members will return to work tomorrow, October 5, and resume their vital roles in producing life-saving medicines. This achievement was made possible through the unwavering support of our community and the broader labor movement, and we...
Introduction In a significant stride towards advancing clean energy solutions, the International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) and ICL, a global specialty minerals and chemicals company, have joined forces to bolster ICL’s expansion efforts in St. Louis. This strategic partnership not only signifies the alignment of labor and industry interests but also underlines the commitment towards sustainable development and technological innovation. As part of...
Written by Linda D. Wattley Members of the International Chemical Workers Union Council/UFCW Local 591C, UA Local 851, IBEW Local 666 and IAM Local 10 went on strike at AdvanSix in Hopewell, Virginia on Friday, April 7. On Monday, May 8, after extensive bargaining and negotiating, the 194-94 vote to approve the new five-year contract closed the door on AdvanSix’s first strike since 1978. The...
Written by Linda D. Wattley On March 30, Local 343C members voted to accept the new contract with Profusion Industries ending their five-week strike. Most importantly, the contract proposal ends the two-tier system that once caused inequality among the workers.
Written by Linda D. Wattley Six and a half years ago former ICWUC President Frank Cyphers and former Organizer, now current President of the ICWUC Lance Heasley met with workers of Cristal in Ashtabula, OH (now known as INEOS) for the first time. Lance continued to work with those workers and eventually filed a petition for election with the NLRB in September.
The Union Veterans Council seeks to bring together union leaders and union members who are veterans to speak out on veteran’s issues and influence public policy to improve the quality of life for U.S. veterans and their families. The two primary areas of focus for veterans are access to good jobs and quality health care. In addition, the Union Veterans Council: Holds government officials,...
In a major effort to assure “first time right” quality from the Elkton, VA facility, Merck and Co. and Local 94C ICWUC/UFCW have joined forces and opened a multi-million-dollar Training Facility on the Elkton Campus. The facility, staffed by a Union/Management Team of Instructors, will train Operators on the skills required for jobs at the site. Elkton is one of Merck`s manufacturing facilities in the...