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.
February 1, 2019 - Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the contributions of the black community throughout the country.
Celebrating difference is part of our Local’s mission
“Having an understanding about different cultures is vital in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can participate freely and be treated fairly,” said Isabelle Miller, President of USW Local 1944. “This is why Black History Month matters for our Local, and this is why we encourage members to attend this month’s events. This month and throughout the year, I invite our members to learn more about the history of the black community in Canada. By celebrating our differences, we can enrich the diversity in our workplaces, Union, and communities.”
“The principles of equality are essential in Steelworker solidarity in our workplaces, and, social justice in our communities,” said Ken Neumann, National Director for Canada of the United Steelworkers. “I ask all Steelworkers to join me in celebrating Black History Month this February. Beyond that, I urge you to always continue the fight for equality.” (Read the full statement at http://1944.fyi/Jz0ITi).
“In addition to celebration, it is also important to note that racism plays a significant role in hiring, job opportunities and promotion,” said Marty Warren, Director for District 6. “Day to day, black workers and other racialized people face harassment through racist jokes and stereotypical treatment. In more extreme cases, verbal and physical violence are included.” (Read the full statement at http://1944.fyi/D2TzLZ).
Get informed, Get involved
Last year, the Canadian Labour Congress hosted a series of podcasts to commemorate Black History Month, including a French podcast with USW Local 1944 President Isabelle Miller speaking about people of colour in the labour movement. The podcasts are available at http://1944.fyi/dsDhXw (English) and http://1944.fyi/jm29Bk (French).
“It is important for unions to offer sufficient mentoring opportunities, and to enable people of colour to get education and to attend conferences,” said Isabelle Miller. “When a union is not inclusive of all its members, racialized workers won’t take part in the union events. As a result, the union undermines itself. We have to reach out to people from other cultures and tell them: ‘We want you to take part in our actions’.”
On Sunday, February 3, 2019, Sister Miller will be a panelist at the 2019 National Black Canadians Summit “Mapping Our Future – Face To Face With Our Lawmakers”. She will be speaking on the theme ‘Labour and Systemic Racism: Black in the Workplace’. The event is free. For more...
*THE 4th QUARTER PROFIT SHARING PAYMENT WILL BE $$$ PER HOUR.*
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The 4thQ payment will be right at $5.50 (Five dollars and Fifty cents) based on a 480 hour quarter so the payment should be approx..$2640.00 for those who worked the full complement of hours. These number won’t be finalized until the year end audited financials are reported on the company’s 10-k released in March but you should feel comfortable using the above number.
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*FOR A FULL COMPLEMENT OF 520 HOURS WORKED IN THE QUARTER, THE PAYMENT WOULD BE ABOUT $$$*
