Resources

For Stewards

Take online steward training course at your own pace for free - sign up here https://education.usw.org/

Union Dues Checkoff Cards for New Member Signup

Attached:Union Card for New Member Signup (printable pdf copy of front and back)Union Card Order Form (pdf, use to request preprinted cards)

Stewards' Handbook

Digital version of the lime green pocket guide to being a USW steward.

Grievance Forms

Attached:

Grievance Report Form - to submit to company (can also request a pad of these by contacting the Union Hall)

Union Fact Sheet - to document research and progress

Local 348 Contact Us Form

Union Right to Information fact sheet

Five-page summary of the the union "right to information" - when to request information, what you can request, what to expect in employer responses, info request deadlines, and when a ULP "unfair labor practice" charge should be filed with the NLRB.

From: “The Legal Rights of Union Stewards” by Robert M. Schwartz

Services & Forms

Important: On all forms, please include a valid phone number in case you need to be contacted regarding the forms

Employment Tax Forms

Before you can receive a paycheck from the USW Local 348 to reimburse you for expenses or lost work time while on union business, you must completely fill out the I9 and W4 forms attached to this page. If you need these forms before we have uploaded the new ones in a given year, you can check https://www.uscis.gov/i-9 for the newest I-9 and https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf for the newest W-4.

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Lost Time & Expense Forms

For general expenses, open attached Expense Form (fillable/printable Excel sheet, with pdf example)

2024 IRS Mileage is 67 cents per mile (will calculate automatically)

If your expenses will be covered “per diem” instead of by listing each expense specifically, the 2024 rate is $71 per day, and $41.50 on the last day of a multi-day event. For a 3-day event, list $71 for the first day, $71 for the second day, $41.50 for the third day.

For payment for missed work time, open attached Lost Time Form (fillable/printable Excel sheet, with pdf example)

Grievance Documents

Use Fact Sheet to aid information gathering (union record)

Use Report to file grievance and to track progress on union/company grievance procedure.

Union Dues Checkoff Cards for New Member Signup

Attached:Union Card for New Member Signup (printable pdf copy of front and back)Union Card Order Form (pdf, use to request preprinted cards)

Quick Links

American Disability Act

National Labor Relations Board

US Department of Labor: Wages and Hours

Education and Sponsorship Opportunities

United Steelworkers Education Department Online

Scholarships offered by USW District 11

The 2024 A. F. Kojetinsky Scholarship Program has been announced! The document attached to this page includes an announcement letter, two list of recent winners, and the applications themselves with instructions.

  • $5,200 for students headed for a 4-year college: certification due at the hall
    2/29/24 and application must be postmarked by 3/29/24
  • $2,600 for students headed for career or technical training: certification due at the hall 4/30/24 and application must be postmarked by 5/31/24

Scholarship offered by USW Local 348

For 2023: Revised application form coming soon! No change to requirements, except that applications must be received at the hall by June 19th (the Monday before the June E-Board meeting)

USW Local 348 sponsors community activities

Ask the Local to sponsor a team or event! We typically use these to support kids in our communities and get the union name out there at the same time. Sponsorships can be for a single event or an entire season, and can fund supplies, uniforms and more. Hang a banner to show that your Local supported your group! Past sponsorships include a variety of teams or clubs:

  • gymnastics
  • robotics
  • dance
  • softball
  • basketball
  • science demonstrations

The pdf application form is attached to this page. Contact the hall with any questions.

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