Welcome to UE Local 170
UE Local 170, West Virginia Public Workers Union, is a member-run organization made up of over a thousand state workers. We are public workers at the state hospitals, Division of Highways, Department of Health and Human Resources, Parkways, Capitol Complex and many other state agencies.
Our members are organizing at over 130 workplaces across the state. With every new member, our fight for better jobs and conditions for public workers gets stronger. UE Local 170 is a member-run organization. Members form local union chapters which unite workers in your workplace or area to address common issues. Members elect chapter officers and stewards to meet with management on issues which concern you.
Join Us at Our Sixth Annual Presidents’ Day Rally
On Presidents Day (Monday, February 20), UE Local 170's members and supporters will gather in the Capitol Rotunda at 11 a.m. to rally and to have our voices heard on issues that affect all state workers and their families. These issues include a cost of living wage increase for state workers and retirees, seniority protections, full funding for WV OSHA, meaningful caseload standards, and stopping privatization.
This is also an opportunity for our members and all public workers to meet with their delegates and senators to lobby for better wages, benefits and working conditions. Your participation at the rally can have a significant impact on your legislators as they go into the legislative session. All state workers, their families, friends and community allies are urged to attend.
For more info on UE Local 170's 2012 Legislative Agenda, see our Political Action statement.
Officers and Staff
For a full list of UE Local 170 officers and staff, click here.
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