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From Tom Conway: USW international president: Answers to your questions about your work during COVID-19

Berry Craig
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We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to stay safe at work if you’re considered essential and what you qualify for if you’ve lost your job because of COVID-19.

We’re working hard to get answers to those questions and more, and want to make sure you know what we’ve gathered so far.

Check out the videos, share them with other members in your local who have questions and check our COVID-19 webpage, usw.org/COVID19, for even more resources.

  • Coronavirus Laws and You
    Our union's legislative experts explain everything you need to know about COVID-19 related laws affecting you, your family and your jobs.
  • A Webinar for USW Health Care Workers
    This one-hour webinar will give needed information on how the virus is transmitted, what respiratory protection is needed to protect USW health care workers and the patients who rely on them.
  • Families First Coronavirus Response Act
    An overview of the recently enacted federal emergency leave that unfortunately failed to cover many thousands of our members.    
  • The Family Medical Leave Act in the Time of COVID-19
    The USW Membership & Education Department examines how members can make use of the federal Family Medical Leave Act to safeguard their jobs and health benefits should they need to take medical leave for themselves or a family member.


Again, for the latest updates make sure you visit usw.org/COVID19 often.