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.
Your Bargaining Committee is hearing a lot of rumours from you, our members, and understand that this is a difficult time as negotiations reach the completion of our 2014-2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
We are working on doing what is the right thing for everyone and we want to thank all of you who have been patient during the bargaining process. As we have said before, our goal has always been and will continue to focus on navigating negotiations with integrity and respect.
At this point in the process it is important to know your Bargaining Committee is focussed on maintaining a firm but reasonable approach. Through the strong message you have given and the mandate that we are trying to achieve for you the membership, we appreciate the solidarity and firm and reasonable approach you have taken. As your Bargaining Committee, we appreciate and respect what you do every day of your lives to provide for yourselves and your families. Our hope is that Vale also recognizes the value in a healthy workforce and the potential that brings to them as we progress forward.
For many of you, you understand the value and importance of what is required to maintain a healthy work career in this industry. We are going to continue to apply the right amount of pressure to the process and hope to be able to bring an offer to you.
Please contact the Union with any questions you may have about the bargaining process, and thanks for your ongoing support.
Local 1944 is looking for members to participate in The Ride to Conquer [1] Cancer [2] (or The Ride) in 2020, to help the cancer research in Canada. As every member will be affected at some point in their lives by cancer, directly or indirectly, Local 1944 believes that this cause is our cause. There are four annual rides organized throughout Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Alberta, and Vancouver, one in each of the provinces that Local 1944 represents!
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Local 1944 is looking for members to participate in *The Ride to Conquer [1]** Cancer [2]* (or The Ride) in 2020, to help the cancer research in Canada. As every member will be affected at some point in their lives by cancer, directly or indirectly, Local 1944 believes that this cause is our cause. There are four annual rides organized throughout Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Alberta, and Vancouver, one in each of the provinces that Local 1944 represents!
We already have a team in Alberta, the Steel on Wheels Team, for which we are looking to register more participants. If you want to join the team, please email us at [email protected] [3]. Members living in another province and who are willing to participate in the Ride can contact us at [email protected] [4]. Wherever you live, this will be a great opportunity to build strong relationships with other union activists through community action.
We already have a team in Alberta, the Steel on Wheels Team, for which we are looking to register more participants. If you want to join the team, please email us at [email protected] [3]. Members living in another province and who are willing to participate in the Ride can contact us at [email protected] [4]. Wherever you live, this will be a great opportunity to build strong relationships with other union activists through community action.
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.
