SOAR was formed to provide our pensioners with a forum through which they could continue a fraternal alliance with the Union beyond retirement. It has bloomed into a faithful ally and back-up force not only in political, social and legislative arenas, but also as an important helpmate in our collective bargaining efforts. There are over 200 SOAR chapters in our USWA districts throughout the United States and Canada. SOAR has maintained a steady growth rate and currently boasts a membership of about 80,000. Just because you're retired doesn't mean you can't still be a part of the labor family.
SOAR provides exclusive benefits and communications.
SOAR members receive a complimentary subscription to Steelabor, the USWA's prize-winning color magazine. As a SOAR Chapter member, you will also have access to many other USWA publications and video productions that are available only to SOAR Chapter members and USWA members. Other benefits of becoming a member of our SOAR Chapter include the union privilege benefits afforded to active employees and a bi-monthly newsletter highlighting our Chapter activities and news. You have worked hard so you can retire in comfort. Again and again during the past half century, the United Steelworkers of America has pioneered landmark economic and social change to help U.S. workers and their families.