We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
*Pending Approval at the 1/23/2025 meeting*, the new monthly raffle designed to reward attendance and engagement at our union meetings. We needed to change the approved system from December due to guidence from USW International (/due to tax implications and other considerations/) Here’s how it works and how you can participate (/if approved 1/23/2025/):
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*January Raffle: Brandon Fleming was drawn for January. He was not present at any of this month's meetings so February's meeting drawing will be for $200.*
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How It Works:
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How Our Attendance Raffle Will Work:
Each dues-paying member of our bargaining unit is automatically entered into the raffle. Numbers are assigned based on your place on the seniority list. These numbers correspond to small numbered balls placed in a clear cage hopper, which will be spun to ensure fairness. At the end of each monthly meeting day, one ball will be drawn to determine the potential winner.
Each dues-paying member of our bargaining unit is automatically entered into the raffle. Numbers are assigned based on your place on the seniority list. These numbers correspond to small numbered balls placed in a clear cage hopper, which will be spun to ensure fairness. At the end of each monthly meeting day, one ball will be drawn to determine the potential winner.
we In December of 1940 SWOC-CIO (Steelworkers Organizing Committee – Congress for Industrial Organization) petitioned the recently formed NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) for a vote of recognition of SWOC as the bargaining agent of GLS (Great Lakes Steel National Steel Corporation)* (1)*
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In December of 1940 SWOC-CIO (Steelworkers Organizing Committee – Congress for Industrial Organization) petitioned the recently formed NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) for a vote of recognition of SWOC as the bargaining agent of GLS (Great Lakes Steel National Steel Corporation)* (1)*
SWOC had been attempting to organize GLS since 1937* (2)*
SWOC had been attempting to organize GLS since 1937* (2)*
SWOC Local 1299 initially operated out of a rented building at 220 Burke st in River Rouge Michigan.* (1)*
SWOC Local 1299 initially operated out of a rented building at 220 Burke st in River Rouge Michigan.* (1)*
In December of 1940 SWOC-CIO (Steelworkers Organizing Committee – Congress for Industrial Organization) petitioned the recently formed NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) for a vote of recognition of SWOC as the bargaining agent of GLS (Great Lakes Steel National Steel Corporation)* (1)*
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we In December of 1940 SWOC-CIO (Steelworkers Organizing Committee – Congress for Industrial Organization) petitioned the recently formed NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) for a vote of recognition of SWOC as the bargaining agent of GLS (Great Lakes Steel National Steel Corporation)* (1)*
SWOC had been attempting to organize GLS since 1937* (2)*
SWOC had been attempting to organize GLS since 1937* (2)*
SWOC Local 1299 initially operated out of a rented building at 220 Burke st in River Rouge Michigan.* (1)*
SWOC Local 1299 initially operated out of a rented building at 220 Burke st in River Rouge Michigan.* (1)*
The Union is pleased to announce that Brother Steve Sagert, the Division #5 Grievance Committee person, has come to the point in his career where he is able and willing to retire.
Brother Sagert has represented us honorably and justly for many years, First as the Divisional Griever of BF-1 and later, after USSteel decided to idle our Iron making and move it to Big River, Division #5.
We wish to thank Steve on behalf of all members of Local 1299 and wish him a very happy and long well-earned retirement.
In addition, Steve Taylor has decided to transfer from Division #2 (crane repair) to Division #5 (central mechanical) during the annual maintenance preferencing opportunity.
With that being said Local 1299 is looking for an interested member to fill the remaining term of the Division #5 Grievance Committee-person position as well as an interested member to fill the remaining term for the Division #2 Grievance Committee-person.
If you are interested for consideration please submit that interest to recording secretary Dawn Miller, as well as any documents or other items you feel qualifies you best for the vacancy.
Final acceptance of consideration will be Friday, January 31st 2025, at 4:00pm
A vote will be held amongst the officers of the e-board to determine which candidate will best fill these important roles within our Local Union.
