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 USW bargaining committee met with Cliffs representatives this week in Pittsburgh and made significant progress toward finalizing a new agreement with the company. Our current agreement is scheduled to expire on Oct. 1.
Thanks to your strength and solidarity and the hard work of our committee members, we have pushed the company off of its initial demands that active employees begin paying monthly health care premiums. We expect to reach an agreement that would keep our out-of-pocket health care costs affordable and maintain our high-quality coverage.
We still have work to do with the company to ensure that we get the wages we deserve after three years without an increase, and we continue to exchange proposals on important issues such as overtime, pensions, and retiree health care, among others.
Remember, Things Can Change Quickly
We intend to continue bargaining in good faith with the company over the weekend and hope to reach an agreement before expiration. Don’t forget, though, that bargaining sometimes can be unpredictable and things can change very quickly – so please continue to be prepared as our expiration date approaches.
Remain vigilant, continue to work safely, and stay in touch with your CAT coordinators over the weekend for the latest information from the bargaining committee.
TO GET TEXT UPDATES FROM THE BARGAINING COMMITTEE, TEXT CLIFFS to 47486.
Our USW bargaining committee met with Cliffs representatives this week in Pittsburgh and made significant progress toward finalizing a new agreement with the company. Our current agreement is scheduled to expire on Oct. 1.
Thanks to your strength and solidarity and the hard work of our committee members, we have pushed the company off of its initial demands that active employees begin paying monthly health care premiums. We expect to reach an agreement that would keep our out-of-pocket health care costs affordable and maintain our high-quality coverage.
We still have work to do with the company to ensure that we get the wages we deserve after three years without an increase, and we continue to exchange proposals on important issues such as overtime, pensions, and retiree health care, among others.
Remember, Things Can Change Quickly
We intend to continue bargaining in good faith with the company over the weekend and hope to reach an agreement before expiration. Don’t forget, though, that bargaining sometimes can be unpredictable and things can change very quickly – so please continue to be prepared as our expiration date approaches.
Remain vigilant, continue to work safely, and stay in touch with your CAT coordinators over the weekend for the latest information from the bargaining committee
On September 22, 2018 USW 2-209 held a retirement seminar at the Union Hall. Brian Goode with Union Financial spoke to the group bout social security and 401k's to name a few topics covered as well as answered questions from the group. If anyone is interested in talking to Brian you can call him at 262-835-9111. Thank you to Brian Goode and all of our brothers and sisters that were in attendance.
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On September 22, 2018 USW 2-209 held a retirement seminar at the Union Hall. Brian Goode with Union Financial spoke to the group about social security and 401k's to name a few topics covered as well as answered questions from the group. If anyone is interested in talking to Brian you can call him at 262-835-9111. Thank you to Brian Goode and all of our brothers and sisters that were in attendance.
On September 22, 2018 USW 2-209 held a retirement seminar at the Union Hall. Brian Goode with Union Financial spoke to the group about social security and 401k's to name a few topics covered as well as answered questions from the group. If anyone is interested in talking to Brian you can call him at 262-835-9111. Thank you to Brian Goode and all of our brothers and sisters that were in attendance.
Local 9460 is hosting a fundraising rummage sale on September 29. For the past several weeks, our members and friends have dropped off a bunch of donated clothing, household wares, toys and other misc. items that we plan to sell. The rummage sale will be in Hall B of the basement of the Duluth Labor Temple (2002 London Road). The sale will run from 9am to 1pm. Please come by and check it out and see if there is anything you or your family can use. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way’s annual Holiday Toy/Gift Drive.
United Steelworkers Local 9460 is hosting a fundraising rummage sale on September 29. For the past several weeks, our members and friends have dropped off a bunch of donated clothing, household wares, toys and other misc. items that we plan to sell. The rummage sale will be in Hall B of the basement of the Duluth Labor Temple (2002 London Road). The easiest way to get there is through the lakeside door of the building. The sale will run from 9am to 1pm. Please come by and check it out and see if there is anything you or your family can use. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way’s annual Holiday Toy/Gift Drive. This is a wonderful way to help families who are struggling!
United Steelworkers Local 9460 is hosting a fundraising rummage sale on September 29. For the past several weeks, our members and friends have dropped off a bunch of donated clothing, household wares, toys and other misc. items that we plan to sell. The rummage sale will be in Hall B of the basement of the Duluth Labor Temple (2002 London Road). The easiest way to get there is through the lakeside door of the building. The sale will run from 9am to 1pm. Please come by and check it out and see if there is anything you or your family can use. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way’s annual Holiday Toy/Gift Drive. This is a wonderful way to help families who are struggling!
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If you have any questions, you can call the office at (218) 724-5223.
United Steelworkers Local 9460 is hosting a fundraising rummage sale on September 29. For the past several weeks, our members and friends have dropped off a bunch of donated clothing, household wares, toys and other misc. items that we plan to sell. The rummage sale will be in Hall B of the basement of the Duluth Labor Temple (2002 London Road). The easiest way to get there is through the lakeside door of the building. The sale will run from 9am to 1pm. Please come by and check it out and see if there is anything you or your family can use. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way’s annual Holiday Toy/Gift Drive. This is a wonderful way to help families who are struggling!
If you have any questions, you can call the office at (218) 724-5223.
USW Local 1944 encourages our members in Québec to make their vote count on *Monday, October 1, 2018*, for the *2018 provincial general election.*
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September 28, 2018 - USW Local 1944 encourages our members in Québec to make their vote count on *Monday, October 1, 2018*, for the *2018 provincial general election.*
Find out where and how to vote at: http://1944.fyi/aN5P5Q [1]. Don’t forget that every worker in Québec is entitled to *4 consecutive hours to vote*, between 9:30 am and 8:00 pm.
Find out where and how to vote at: http://1944.fyi/aN5P5Q [1]. Don’t forget that every worker in Québec is entitled to *4 consecutive hours to vote*, between 9:30 am and 8:00 pm.
These elections in Québec are your opportunity to elect the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) that you entrust with the responsibility of taking action on various issues and defending your interests.
These elections in Québec are your opportunity to elect the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) that you entrust with the responsibility of taking action on various issues and defending your interests.
La Section locale 1944 des Métallos encourage nos membres au Québec à exercer leur droit de vote le *lundi 1er octobre*, pour les *élections générales provinciales 2018.*
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28 septembre 2018 - La Section locale 1944 des Métallos encourage nos membres au Québec à exercer leur droit de vote le *lundi 1er octobre*, pour les *élections générales provinciales 2018.*
Pour savoir où et comment voter : http://1944.fyi/mSmFJa [1]. N’oubliez pas qu’au Québec, chaque travailleur a droit à *4 heures consécutives pour aller voter*, entre 9 h 30 et 20 heures.
Pour savoir où et comment voter : http://1944.fyi/mSmFJa [1]. N’oubliez pas qu’au Québec, chaque travailleur a droit à *4 heures consécutives pour aller voter*, entre 9 h 30 et 20 heures.
Ces élections au Québec sont pour vous l’opportunité d’élire le membre de l’Assemblée qui sera le plus en mesure de prendre des mesures concrètes pour faire face aux problèmes qui vous concernent, et de défendre au mieux vos intérêts.
Ces élections au Québec sont pour vous l’opportunité d’élire le membre de l’Assemblée qui sera le plus en mesure de prendre des mesures concrètes pour faire face aux problèmes qui vous concernent, et de défendre au mieux vos intérêts.
28 septembre 2018 - La Section locale 1944 des Métallos encourage nos membres au Québec à exercer leur droit de vote le lundi 1er octobre, pour les élections générales provinciales 2018.
Pour savoir où et comment voter : http://1944.fyi/mSmFJa. N’oubliez pas qu’au Québec, chaque travailleur a droit à 4 heures consécutives pour aller voter, entre 9 h 30 et 20 heures.
Ces élections au Québec sont pour vous l’opportunité d’élire le membre de l’Assemblée qui sera le plus en mesure de prendre des mesures concrètes pour faire face aux problèmes qui vous concernent, et de défendre au mieux vos intérêts.
La Section locale 1944 des Métallos encourage fortement tous nos membres au Québec à voter pour les candidats progressistes qui représentent au mieux leurs valeurs en tant que membres d’un syndicat, ainsi que les valeurs de notre Section locale.
September 28, 2018 - USW Local 1944 encourages our members in Québec to make their vote count on Monday, October 1, 2018, for the 2018 provincial general election.
Find out where and how to vote at: http://1944.fyi/aN5P5Q. Don’t forget that every worker in Québec is entitled to 4 consecutive hours to vote, between 9:30 am and 8:00 pm.
These elections in Québec are your opportunity to elect the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) that you entrust with the responsibility of taking action on various issues and defending your interests.
USW Local 1944 urges all our members in Québec to get out and vote for progressive candidates that best represent your values as a union member, and our values as a Local Union.
For members on a work stoppage at ArcelorMittal, Company-paid Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage continues for 150 days following the start of the labor dispute.
Those who are already receiving Sickness & Accident (S&A) or Workers’ Compensation Benefits (WC) or are on an approved FMLA Leave of Absence will continue to receive all of their benefits for as long as they are eligible for S&A, WC or FMLA.
Once the eligibility period ends, they will be covered for Company-paid medical, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance only for the period remaining of the 150-day continuation.
Sickness and Accident coverage ceases during the labor dispute; after the work stoppage commences, new claims cannot be filed.
401(k) Loans
Anyone with an outstanding loan from their 401(k) will no longer be able to make payments by payroll deduction. Depending on the particular situation, individuals may be able to defer loan payments for 12 months.
Be advised, payment amounts may be higher when they restart. Individuals may also be able to set up payments directly to Fidelity. If a borrower does not make arrangements to defer or pay a loan, it can be subject to income taxes and an early withdrawal penalty.
Union members may be eligible for a hardship distribution.
Please call Fidelity with any questions at: (800) 354-6551.
Optional Life Insurance
If you currently purchase optional life insurance at your own expense, you will no longer be able to make payments on this coverage by payroll deduction.
Please contact Prudential at (219) 399-6266 directly to set up payments.
Vacation Time
Members with unused vacation time are entitled to receive vacation pay.
Retirement
During a labor dispute, union members can still retire and will be credited with their service up to the start of the work stoppage.
We will not accrue service during the dispute, but service may be restored once the dispute is resolved.
For more information:
Participants in the Steelworkers Pension Trust can contact the SPT directly at: (800) 848...
