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My Name is Rob Golack and I'm an organizer with USW Local-9445 District 10.

I am excited to share with you all that our union president, Terry Murrell, had the opportunity to meet with President Joe Biden at the United Steelworkers Headquarters in Pittsburgh.

We regret to inform our members of the loss of Courtney Smith. Our prayers and thoughts go out to her family and loved ones. Courtney will be missed dearly.

We would like to congratulate all the men and women that made Black Labor Week 2024 possible. Volunteer's from locals all around the country did everything from packing lunches for school children, praticipating in local job fairs to volunteering at sournding senior centers. When it comes to helping the community, the organizers at Black Labor Week definitely set the bar for all future USW group gatherings.

Our hearts go out to the families of Sean Dugan and Jeremy Gilroy. If you knew either Sean or Jeremy, I am positive you'll agree there are no words to describe how much these two men meant to us.  

"When I first got hired Cemline I didn't think I was going to make it. Because I couldn't pass the weld test. I remember Sean having faith in me and telling me not to worry. I don't think I would've gotten through that time without him." Evan Stresky 9445-08 Unit secretary / Website Advent. If you have the time please read this touching article from the Trib-Live.

As part of the Local 9445 eBoard's mission to give back to the community, We have been volunteering with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at food banks all across the Pittsburgh area. If you or anyone you know are interested in joining us, please contact your unit president. 

Our number one goal as a Union is to empower our members. Today, we are highlighting the outstanding work of our Women of Steel committees. The committees purpose is to empower its membership and to make a difference in the world. Please take some time to see what your local Women of Steel committee is working on.

If you've ever attended a NextGen event, you know that NextGen rush. If you haven't, just imagine meeting new friends, insightful union education, hitting the streets and volunteering in your community. Pumped? So are we! That's why we would like to showcase all the fantastic work our union brother Myron Bynum has accomplished. Myron and his fellow Steelworker Brothers and Sisters have been working extremely hard planning the 2024 NextGen Conference in Pittsburgh. That's why next year's conference is shaping up to be the must see event of 2024! 

As member's of the USW local 9445, we feel that it is our duty to fight alongside any group of people battling against oppression. During their year long ULP Strike against Block Communications, the worker's at the Pittsburgh Post Gazette have shown that through tremendous resolve anything is possible. Until this strike is resolved, we pledge to do everything possible to ensure a union victory. 

Special thanks to the USW Distric 10 for hosting such an enjoyable clay shoot. If interested in attending future events please contact your local Union Stewart for further information. 

This Labor Day holiday we ask you to take a moment to be thankful for what unionized labor has accomplished. Since the 1930's the USW has played an active role in changing the lives of so many individuals in the labor movement. Unions have consistently supported working people and their families from health insurance to pensions. Unions are always fighting for workers rights!