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.
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.
Local Union Leadership: President- John Thompson, VP- TBD, Secretary- Andy Clark, Financial Secretary- Bruce Briscoe, Guard- Joe Bosnyak, Guide- Jeremy Ginger, Trustees- Joe Engle, Kenny Grandon, Mike Frick
Bargaining/grievance Committee- Jim Hackert, Howard Reynolds, Jim Bowling, Todd Harden, Brian Blassi
Next Gen Chair- Adam Hosto, Women of Steel Chair- Brandi Rosenbuger, Civil Rights Chair- Al Bunch & Paulette Jones, Rapid Response Chair- Chris Frydenger, Safety- Kenny Grandon, Dan Zimmerman, Solidarity Committee Chair- Justin Rice, Time Study- Plant 1- Jeff Rozanski Plant 4- Chris Frydenger
We work at Mueller Company in Decatur, IL. We work at two different plants in Decatur that are roughly 3 miles apart. We produce gas and water flow control valves, couplings, and drilling and tapping machines. Our local was chartered November 4, 1943 and we eventually merged with the USW in 2005. We are proud of what we do and we are proud to be Steelworkers. Solidarity!!
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.
November 8, 2018 - Following the two previous campaigns that were organized in December 2017 and August 2018, Women of Steel from USW Local 1944 are organizing another day of action later this month.
“This November, our Share Hope campaign will benefit Ishtar Women’s Transitional Housing,” said Julie Charbonneau, from Unit 51 and 2018 Jefferson Award recipient for District 3. “This day of action aims at recognizing the National Day of Remembrance and Action of Violence Against Women on December 6.”
Join our Women of Steel for a pub night on November 20, 2018, at Woody's Pub in Coquitlam.
Tickets for the pub night can be purchased for the price of $25, including a burger and a drink (please note that only 100 tickets are available). This will be a fun evening with Door Prizes, Silent Auction and 50/50 to win amazing prizes.
From now until November 20th, 2018, Women of Steel from USW Local 1944 will be raising funds and gathering items for women living at the Ishtar Women’s Transitional Housing in Langley, BC. They will be accepting donations at the Pub Night as well as at Unit 51 Annual General Meeting (November 13, 2018). A donation box is also available at 4519 Canada Way, in Burnaby.
Women of Steel from USW Local 1944 and the Ishtar Society are looking for women’s comfort items such as pyjamas, housecoats, sweaters, warm jackets, scarves, slippers, children’s clothing (size 5–16), hygiene products, soaps and body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and household items such as pots, pans, full dish or cutlery sets. All items should be new or in gently used condition.
“Fundraising money we collect will go to the Ishtar Society. All donated items will be going to Isabelle’s Boutique, a store where women fleeing from domestic violence situations can go to collect items for free, that help them to start over,” said Elana Felty, from Unit 51.
“Isabelle’s Boutique is part of the Ishtar transition house,” describes Julie. “Some women escape with just the clothes on their back, so they can go in there to get clothing, hygiene products, etc. When they are ready to leave Ishtar, they can go to the store for dishes and other items as well.”
To buy tickets, to arrange donations pick-up within the Lower Mainland, or to get more information, please email Julie Charbonneau ([email protected]) or Elana Felty ([email protected]).
Union meeting on Wednesday November 21, 2018 has been cancelled due to Thanksgiving Holiday, as determined by the vote of the body at the union meeting on Wednesday November 7, 2018
Local 9460 will be holding a Union Movie Night where we will be showing the 1976 film, Harlan County USA, which documents a dramatic mine strike in Appalachia. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held in our office (2002 London Road, Suite 202 in Duluth).
