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    Nick Dahl created Jacqui C. Bell
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    Jacqui has been employed at JFS since December 2012, starting at Human Services, then transferring to Child Support in 2015. She became active in the Union, starting out as Guide, then shortly after, Recording Secretary position in 2018 and now Treasurer. She was one of the first members of CAT, is the co-chair of New Hire and Mentoring (which includes the Organizing Committee) and is involved in Women of Steel.

    Jacqui grew up in Stark County, and has spent much of her life living in the area. She has been married to her husband Bradd since 2015, who she is also in a band with, and loves to sing and play the ukulele. She also has a son Daniel who was born in 2018. Jacqui is passionate about human and civil rights, and supports activism, marching in parades and participating in charity events. She is an elder in her affirming church, an ordained minister and advocates for equity and equality.

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    Nick Dahl created Carla B. Elifritz
    Name: Carla ElifritzPronouns: (She/Her)Union Service:...

    Name: Carla Elifritz

    Pronouns: (She/Her)

    Union Service:

    Current Union Leadership Position: Financial Secretary

    Previous Union Leadership Position: None

    Standing Committees:   Next Gen (Co-Chair) & Women of Steel

    Training Completed: Financial Officer, Next Gen & District 1 Education Conference 2021

     

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    Date of Hire: July 2014

    Division: Child Support

    Current Job Classification: Child Support Case Manager

    Previous Job Classifications: None

     

    Advice for new employees & new members:

    Make friends with everyone (Union and Non-Union) it never hurts to have friends in different positions.

    Join YOUR Union!!!

    Get more involve in YOUR Union. The more involved you are the more you will know.

    Trust your instincts about people and situations.

     

    Why is the Union Important to Carla:

    The Union means job security, good benefits, higher pay rates then non-union jobs in the same field. It also makes me feel like I belong we have solidarity and a sense of community inside the Union and out.

    Bio:

    Carla was originally from Canton, OH but now currently lives in Carrollton, OH. She has an associates degree in Paralegal Studies from Stark State College and graduated with distinction. Carla previously worked for a private attorneys office before beginning her employment as a Case Manager at Stark County Job and Family Services Child Support Division in July 2014. Currently, she is a Case Manager who reviews the medical coverage on cases. Carla was invited to and attended the NextGen Conference held in Pittsburgh, PA in November 2019. With that great experience, this boosted Carla’s interest in the solidarity of the Union which made her decision easy to accept her nomination for the Financial Secretary. In addition to serving as our Local Union Financial Secretary, Carla is also part of the CAT Team. 
    Carla has been married to her high school sweetheart, Josh, since June 2015. Carla has two dogs, Winnie and Cooper, who she considers her babies. Carla ventured into a side business in 2019, KylieBTees, where creates personalized T-shirts and custom creations in memory of her infant daughter Kylie. Carla spends a majority of her spare time with her family and is an avid event planner and host. 
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    Nick Dahl created Amanda B. Forte
    Name: Amanda FortePronouns: (She/Her) Union Service...

    Name: Amanda Forte

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    Union Service:

    Current Union Leadership Position: Recording Secretary/CSEA Grievance Officer  

    Previous Union Leadership Position: None

    Standing Committees:   Health, Safety and Environment (Co-Chair) & Women of Steel

    Training Completed: New Officer Training 2021

     

    Agency Service

    Date of Hire: December 10, 2014

    Division: Child Support

    Current Job Classification: Account Clerk 

    Previous Job Classifications: Child Support Case Manager

     

    Advice for new employees & new members:

    Trust in YOUR Union. They/We work for you!!!

     

    Why is the Union important to Amanda:

    The Union is important to me because I know they have the best interest at heart and I know they will fight for all members!

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    Amanda is originally from Alliance, Oh but now currently resides in Cuyahoga Falls, Oh. She has an associates degree in Early Childhood Education Intervention Specialist from Stark State College and graduated with honors. Amanda previously worked as a Radiology Transcriptionist and an Emergency Room Registrar before beginning her employment as a Case Manager at Stark County Job and Family Services Child Support Division in December 2014. Currently, she is a New Directions Case Manager under the PJAC Grant. Amanda volunteered to be the head teller for the 2021 Local Election and from there she decided she wanted to be more active in our Union. In addition to serving as our Local Union Recording Secretary, Amanda is also part of CAT and WOS. 
    Amanda has been married to her husband, Joe, since 2018. She loves spending time with her loud Italian family, friends, and her two cats, Mabel and Scrubby. Amanda also enjoys reading, listening to music, traveling, cooking/baking, and Broadway musicals. 
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    Nick Dahl created Andrew T. Reed
    Name: Andrew Reed  Pronouns: (He/Him) Union Service...

    Name: Andrew Reed  

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    Union Service:

    Current Union Leadership Position: President

    Previous Union Leadership Position: Guard

    Standing Committees:   Education and Member Development, Civil and Human Rights, Health, Safety and Environment, AFL-CIO, Rapid Response, Next Gen and Women of Steel.

    Training Completed: Building Power, Financial Officer, Civil and Human Rights, Next Gen, District 1 Leadership, District 1 Education Conference (2 years).

    Other Union Leadership Positions: District 1 LGBTQ+ Liaison, International LGBTQ+ Advisory Council member, Hall of Fame Central Labor Council AFL-CIO Board member at Large, AFL-CIO Pride at Work Ohio Co President. United Way of Greater Stark County Labor Cares Program Leader.

    Prior Union Affiliation: UAW

    Agency Service

    Date of Hire: January 2014

    Division: Child Support

    Current Job Classification: Child Support Case Manager

    Previous Job Classifications: Unit Support Worker II (USW2)

    Advice for new employees & new members:

    This is your Union. It is what you want it to be. I wanted nothing to do with the Union when I was hired. Sometimes you must take a dive and take a risk. If you are planning on making your job at JFS a career, then you should get involved and have a say in your future!

     

    Take time to ask questions and learn. The more people who know how the Union works, its history and its importance the stronger our solidarity will be!

     

    This is everybody’s Union, Nobody’s out but the choice is yours!!!

     

     

    Why is the Union important to Andrew:

    This Union is a driving force in the workplace. I could not imagine working without a Union in place. The Union ensures that the employer abides the terms and conditions of employment that we the workers demand. We have the absolute power to set our terms and condition. I am living proof that the Union system works. I will stand by the Union until I have nothing left to give! I owe my livelihood and my knowledge to the Union and the leaders who help me become who I am today!

     

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    Andrew grew up in a Union home, his father was employed by the Timken Company and was a member of USW Local 1123. Andrew received his Associates Degree in Business Management with a Human Resources focus from Eastern Gateway Community College in 2020 using the USW’s Free College Benefit Program. He began his employment at Stark County Job and Family Services in 2015 as a Unit Support Worker II in the Human Services Division. Andrew first became active in our Local when he was elected to the position of guard in 2016 and he was also our local’s 1st CAT coordinator when it was initiated during our...

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    The Local Leadership of USW Local 9287 is elected by the membership every...

    The Local Leadership of USW Local 9287 is elected by the membership every three years. These elected leaders include your top five officers of President, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary and Treasurer. The remaining officers include 3 Trustees, 2 Guards, and 1 Guide

    TOP 5 Officers (Left to right: Amanda Forte - Recording Secretaty, Melissa Thorne - Vice President, Andrew Reed - President, Jacqui Bell - Treasurer & Carla Elifritz - Financial Secretary)

    Executive Board Members

    President - Andrew Reed
    Vice President - Melissa Thorne
    Recording Secretary - Amanda Forte
    Financial Secretary - Carla Elifritz
    Treasurer - Jacqui Bell
    Guard - Brandy Cramer
    Guard - Stephanie Lupfer
    Guide - Sharmi Flott
    Trustee - Cyndi Gardner
    Trustee - Vickie Stage
    Trustee - Yvette Pullin

    Union Leadership (Left to right: Amanda Forte - Recording Secretaty, Sharmi Flott - Guide, Melissa Thorne - Vice President, Stephanie Lupfer - Guard, CJ Taylor - Child Support Grievance Officer, Jacqui Bell - Treasurer, Brandy Cramer - Guard & Carla Elifritz - Financial Secretary)

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    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. Our members are leaders in your communities, in your work places, in our governments and more. We have a presence in the United Kingdom, Ireland, England, Scotland, Mexico and many other places around the world.
    		 
    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. Our members are leaders in your communities, in your work places, in our governments and more. We have a presence in the United Kingdom, Ireland, England, Scotland, Mexico and many other places around the world.
     
    We believe in better. We stand up and fight back for better. We work for working families around the world.
    		 
    We believe in better. We stand up and fight back for better. We work for working families around the world.
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