Pittsburgh, Penn – A historic new slate of Officers will take the leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the Union’s regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this Fall.
Roxanne Brown who currently serves as USW International Vice President At Large, will be sworn in March 1st, 2026 as the Union’s next International President. She will become the first Woman to lead the USW. Brown replaces David McCall, who did not seek re-election, having served as USW International President since September 2023.
“Roxanne has devoted her life’s work to advancing the interests of Working Families, fighting for fair wages, affordable health care, dignified retirements and strong Labor Rights,” David McCall said. “I can think of no one better qualified to lead our Union as we navigate this unprecedented era of largely unchecked corporate greed.”
Brown said: “I am beyond humbled and honored to serve as the USW’s next President. I’m committed to the work ahead and pledge to live up to the trust our members have shown in me. Together, we will build an economy that works for all of us, a system that rewards Workers rather than corporations and a bright future for generations to come.” Brown will be the USW’s 10th International President.
Also re-elected to new four-year terms were: Myles Sullivan as Secretary-Treasurer; Emil Ramirez as Vice President (Administration); Kevin Mapp as Vice President (Human Affairs); Marty Warren as National Director for Canada; and Luis Mendoza as Vice President, as well as Directors for each of the Union’s 12 Districts.
Amber Miller will take Brown’s role as International Vice President At Large. For the past six years, Miller has directed the USW’s grassroots, non-partisan Rapid Response Network.
“I had the pleasure of working with Amber for a long time, watching her grow from a young activist serving as President of her Local in Northwest Ohio to an extremely capable leader who will be an essential part of moving our Union forward,” McCall said.
USW National Director for Canada Marty Warren congratulated the new and re-elected Officers, noting the Union’s long tradition of Democracy is what has helped ensure its strong leadership. “Our Union is based on the principle that all Workers – regardless of industry, gender, race or any other consideration, deserve a voice. It’s a simple idea and yet one that is constantly under attack. I’m proud to be a part of a Union that lives this ideal every day and I know that under our new leadership, we will continue empowering Workers across North America to stand strong in their workplaces and their communities,” Warren said.
The USW represents 850,000 Workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of Workers in health care, the public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.
