NEWS

Membership Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Union Hall at 2288 Wakefield Mound Road.  Cick on the picture above for 2024 dates.

Plan to attend the Town Hall Meeting that will be held May 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. with representatives from the USW International and USW Local 689 for an update on how far we've come since the last round of meetings. You'll also have a chance to voice your opinion on priorities moving forward.
The town halls aren’t the only part of this effort. We’re encouraging all active and retired members to take our membership survey. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and opinions now if you haven’t already done so. Click HERE to take a survey.
USW Local 689 Hall
2288 Wakefield Mound Road
Piketon, OH 45661
6:00 p.m. Eastern
5/13/24

 

You can view the official results HERE.

A recount was requested for the offices of Recording Secretary and NWD Safety Representative.  The results can be found HERE.



Unopposed offices can be found HERE.

The USW Local 689 is holding a silent auction until May 6, 2024.  You can view pictures on the USW 689 Facebook page. Please contact the Union Hall to place a bid.

4 tables (sizes 30x42, 42x120, 30x60, 30x60)
3 4-drawer file cabinets
1 2-drawer file cabinets
1 chalkboard
1 pinboard
1 dry erase board
1 portable divider
1 49" LG t.v. purchased in 2018

Please click HERE for an Absentee Ballot request form.  You must select a reason for the request (work requires you to be 50 or more miles from the polling place, military service, or PTO including short or long-term disability). The Election Committee must receive your request by April 16, 2024

Click HERE to view the sample ballots.

The Election Committee met and drew names to determine each candidate's position on the ballot.  The Election Committee members are as follows:

Travis Smith, Chair (FBP)
Amanda Queen (NWD)
Tonia Brown (FBP)
Angela Huffman (FBP PTU)
Melvin Fannin (NWD)
Cherie Hanes (MCS)
Mark Veach (FBP)
Derrick Lattimore (FBP)

Click HERE to view positions that were unopposed and will not appear on the ballot.  The next Executive Board will fill any positions for which there were no nominations.

You can view the USW International's Election Manual HERE for nomination and election rules.  The Nomination/Election Notice can be viewed HERE

The Officers/Representatives election will be held on April 23rd at the Union Hall from 6 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Please click HERE for a list of member benefits, discounts, and hardship help through Union Plus.

Please read the Rapid Response article regarding Trade Adjustment Assistance HERE.

Please click HERE for the division number for each classification by company.