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USW Local 310L Des Moines, IA

We represent the hard-working employees of the Bridgestone-Firestone Agricultural Tire Plant in Des Moines, IA.

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Mar 24
Union meeting

6:30PM - 7:30PM
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Free Labor Education

Take advantage of the free, online educational opportunities offered by USW. We'll update this page as we become aware of labor education classes bein...

Letter Q Resolution

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I and J Shift Update

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October 2025 United Voice

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USW National News

  • Building Power in the U.S. Senate

    Our longtime friend and advocate for USW jobs, Roy Cooper, recently secured his party’s nomination in the competitive election for United States Senate in North Carolina.  This closely-watched el... —

  • USW Members Have Strong Showing in Texas Primary Election

    USW Local 227 member and Assistant to USW District 13 Director Marcos Velez is now in a runoff election in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Texas after a strong showing in the March 3 primary... —

  • Rapid Response Program Delivers Wins for Workers

    Members Prepare for 2026 Rapid Response Conference, Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Five years ago, as the world was slowly beginning to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States was in dire... —

  • New Contract at Domtar

    Members Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Four-Year Agreement USW members voted overwhelmingly this winter to ratify a new four-year master agreement that provides significant annual wage increases and ad... —

  • Building a Stronger Union Around Safety

    USW Activists Work Hard to Identify and Eliminate On-The-Job Hazards In July 2025, Kerry Halter, president of Local 752L at the Cooper-Goodyear plant in Texarkana, Ark., invited a USW team to particip... —

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As USW members, advocacy is at the heart of everything we do. We push for pro-worker policies, and we give back to our communities. We keep each other safe, and we lift up each other’s voices. So whether you’re a seasoned veteran or an emerging activist, there’s a place for you to get more involved.

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