On January 7 & 8, 2025, workers at the Gaylord Chemical manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, have successfully voted to unionize with the International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC). This victory marks a pivotal...
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...
As we observe Veterans Day on November 11, the International Chemical Workers Union would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all veterans. As union members, we are proud to...
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...
Job security is an important benefit of joining a union. We can help protect workers from arbitrary firings or layoffs by establishing clear procedures for discipline and termination. In cases where layoffs are necessary,...
Today, ICWUC commemorated Workers Memorial Day, the international annual day of remembrance honoring workers who have been killed, injured, disabled, or harmed in the workplace. This day serves as a reminder that we need...
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...
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our beloved union brother, Johnny Lee Daniels. A resident of Live Oak, Florida, Johnny’s life was tragically cut short on March 1, 2024, due...
The power of collaboration and unity within the labor movement is undeniable. Recently, the International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) had eight of its local officers participate in the UFCW advisory board meetings held...
Local 132C in Grand Rapids Michigan teamed up with local management to hold a fund raiser, in an effort to support a local veterans organization. The Union found a local Veteran support foundation, West...