The International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) Executive Board has elected David Robertson to fill the unexpired term of Vice President and Region 3 Director following the retirement of Greg Chambers from the position. Robertson succeeds Greg Chambers, who has served the ICWUC with distinction and dedication. During his tenure as Vice President and Region 3 Director, Chambers played an important role in supporting local...

“A Proven Asset to the Union’s Purpose” Greg O. Chambers, Vice President/Region 3 Director, retires on September 1, 2026, after dedicating more than 50 years of his life to the labor movement and to the cause of protecting the rights of working people. Greg’s commitment to justice for workers began at an early age. As a young boy, he watched his mother endure sexual harassment...

Workers at Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. in Hopewell, Va., recently voted to join the ICWUC by an overwhelming margin. The 706 cooks, food service workers, and dining facility attendants, who provide essential dining services at the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Lee, were former members of the ICWUC and lost their union membership when their local was dissolved two years ago. Their employer, emboldened by the...

ICWUC is introducing the Rapid Response Team, a new service created to support members and their families following serious work‑related injuries or a mesothelioma diagnosis. The Rapid Response Team is a free legal and investigative service designed to protect members’ rights during some of the most difficult moments they may face. Serious injuries can bring sudden medical costs, lost income, and uncertainty, and ICWUC developed...

On January 14th, workers at the PPG Automotive Refinish facility in Strongsville, Ohio, have voted decisively to unionize with the International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC), marking a major turning point for employees at the plant. In the final tally, 64 percent of eligible workers from production, maintenance, warehouse receiving, and shipping departments voted in favor of union representation. The successful vote follows months of...

Dear ICWUC Brothers and Sisters, I am excited to share that congress recently passed a funding bill that will secure $14.4 million for the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) for Fiscal Year 2026! The funding was passed last week under the FY2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies bill by a vote of 82-15. Because CSB is an independent agency this approved $14.4 million will go directly...

Local 261C at Rocket Center, WV ratified a four-year Agreement on August 28. The Agreement calls for across-the-board increases each year of the contract. The first-year raise is 5.22%, year two 3%, year three 2.9% and a year four increase of 2.84%. Additionally, there was a one-time bonus at ratification of $4,000 per active employee. Many other improvements are included in the Agreement. Bereavement was...

On January 7 & 8, 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 moment for the local workforce, as 84% of production and maintenance workers voted in favor of union representation. ICWUC Organizing Coordinator, Jordan Easley, said, “The workers excelled when it came to open...

On October 30, the members of Local 715C and the Atomic Trades and Labor Council (ATLC) celebrated a significant victory as 88% of the unrepresented Transuranic Waste Processing Center Operators voted in favor of union representation. This decisive win marks a pivotal moment for workers at United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as they take an essential step toward securing stronger collective...