December 11, 2019 - Good Afternoon members. The Union has been hearing examples of members being instructed they are no longer allowed to use company time for a Bio Break, while other members report they are not having any “blow back”.

Examples have been given of members being told “Stop drinking so much water!” and “Your coffee and lunch are the appropriate times to use the facilities”. While it is possible to use one’s breaks to take care of “business” the reality is, when the urge hits, you may not be able to wait for a break.

Please click on the link to provide your feedback or examples. 

In Solidarity,

USW Local 1944

Le 11 décembre 2019 - Chers membres, il a été porté à la connaissance du Syndicat que des membres ont été informés qu’ils n’étaient plus autorisés à faire leurs besoins naturels sur leur temps de travail, tandis que d’autres membres rapportent qu’ils n’ont pas eu de retour à ce sujet. 

Certains membres se sont entendus dire « Arrêtez de boire autant d’eau ! » et « Votre pause-café et déjeuner sont les moments appropriés pour utiliser les commodités ». S’il est vrai qu’en théorie vous pouvez utiliser ces pauses pour faire vos besoins, dans la pratique, lorsqu’une envie survient, vous n’êtes pas forcément en mesure d’attendre l’heure de la pause.

Veuillez cliquer ici pour nous communiquer vos commentaires ou exemples.

Solidairement,

La Section locale 1944 du Syndicat des Métallos

We Have Come a Long Way.
USW Supports Adoption of Improved USMCA.

As union members, we know all too well that bargaining is a difficult process. We don’t always get everything we hope to, but the idea is to make progress. Yesterday, through the diligence of our union and our allies, and decades of our union demanding a fair playing field when it comes to trade, we made progress on a renegotiated NAFTA, known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

“Last fall, the administration, along with the Mexican and Canadian governments, signed an agreement they thought would sail past the labor community. But that agreement, called the USMCA, fell far short of what workers in all three countries needed. Since the negotiations to improve the proposed USMCA began last year, we have been deeply involved in identifying essential changes to help working people, coordinating with our allies and other key leaders to address significant problems.”

“The revised deal is better than the original USMCA and certainly better than NAFTA. It should be adopted. The leaders of all three countries must diligently enforce the provisions, however, and we intend to hold them accountable to ensure that workers, the environment and consumers are protected.”

“No one should overplay this agreement’s impact, or underestimate the work that remains to be done. Mexico must devote the money, resources and political will required to implement its commitments. The U.S. and Canadian governments must be active and vigilant in ensuring that companies respect workers’ rights in all of their facilities.” – USW President Tom Conway

Click HERE for a printable copy of the Rapid Response Flyer

Click HERE to read USW President Conway's full statement

United Steelworkers Local 9187 has numerous ways for all members to become more involved in your Local Union.  Below are brief descriptions of each standing committee as well as the committee leadership. We hope that this information will encourage you to become more involved in your Union, whether it is on a standing committee specializing in an area you enjoy, or maybe just attending Union meetings regularly or maybe for the first time.

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Local 9187 Standing Committees 

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Civil & Human Rights

Next Gen 

Rapid Rapid

Women of Steel

Education and Membership Development 

Health Safety and Environment