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.
Timkensteel has communicated that the Signing bonus will tentatively be paid on the 11/26 paydate and the retroactive pay increase will be a separate pay sometime on or near Dec. 3, 2021.
Our picket lines will be set up at strategic locations. We will picket during the operating hours of the facility - that could mean 24/7 or limited hours of the day. As an individual, your picket shift will be a block of a few hours each day you are picketing.
Our picket lines will be set up at strategic locations. We will picket during the operating hours of the facility - that could mean 24/7 or limited hours of the day. As an individual, your picket shift will be a block of a few hours each day you are picketing.
On Nov. 15, please join a picket line at the major medical centers unless you are notified about a specific location and time.
On Nov. 15, please join a picket line at the major medical centers unless you are notified about a specific location and time.
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*Can I park at KP parking lot? *
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No, you cannot park at KP’s parking lot during the strike when you are picketing. Picket captains are trying to identify parking available. More info to come.
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*What will be provided on the picket line? *
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Volunteers are working on securing portable toilets for pickets lines and will work on providing water and snacks.
*But the clinic where I work will probably be shut down?*
*But the clinic where I work will probably be shut down?*
We will picket during the operating hours of a facility. More information on what that means for the clinics will be coming out as we get closer to the strike.
We will picket during the operating hours of a facility. More information on what that means for...
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*Can I work another job?*
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**Yes, working a temporary job not at KP is a great way to support the strike. Even if you do not have the capacity to picket as much as others would, you are still on strike with your union family for a better future!
*I have surgery/medical needs.*
*I have surgery/medical needs.*
Our union Assistance Committee will help you pick the best option for your medical needs; this is why we are asking people to fill out the strike duty survey. Your current health insurance will remain in effect through the end of November. If your insurance coverage terminates during a strike, you will have options to ensure basic healthcare coverage for you and your families and the Assistance Committee can work with you to explore options to cover COBRA cost when necessary.
Our union Assistance Committee will help you pick the best option for your medical needs; this is why we are asking people to fill out the strike duty survey. Your current health insurance will remain in effect through the end of November. If your insurance coverage terminates during a strike, you will have options to ensure basic healthcare coverage for you and your families and the Assistance Committee can work with you to explore options to cover COBRA cost when necessary.
You can say things like: we are going on strike to protect our patients; we are going on strike for safe staffing.
You can say things like: we are going on strike to protect our patients; we are going on strike for safe staffing.
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*I’m on sick leave or FMLA.*
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*I’m on sick leave, workmans comp or FMLC.*
Those who are already on sick leave should continue to receive all of their benefits for as long as they are eligible for the leave. While on sick leave, you should NOT report to your picket line duties. You should still fill out the strike duty survey to see if there are alternative ways to help out!
Those who are already on sick leave should continue to receive all of their benefits for as long as they are eligible for the leave. While on sick leave, you should NOT report to your picket line duties. You should still fill out the strike duty survey to see if there are alternative ways to help out!
*I’m on probation. Can the company fire probationary employees for honoring the picket line?*
*I’m on probation. Can the company fire probationary employees for honoring the picket line?*
You can say things like: we are going on strike to protect our patients; we are going on strike for safe staffing.
You can say things like: we are going on strike to protect our patients; we are going on strike for safe staffing.
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*If I go out on stress leave, will I still get workers comp?*
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You should continue to receive workers comp and disability benefits through the state.
*I’m on sick leave or FMLA.*
*I’m on sick leave or FMLA.*
Those who are already on sick leave should continue to receive all of their benefits for as long as they are eligible for the leave. While on sick leave, you should NOT report to your picket line duties. You should still fill out the strike duty survey to see if there are alternative ways to help out!
Those who are already on sick leave should continue to receive all of their benefits for as long as they are eligible for the leave. While on sick leave, you should NOT report to your picket line duties. You should still fill out the strike duty survey to see if there are alternative ways to help out!
The USW has one of the largest and most successful strike funds in the nation. The strength of our fund and proven track record of winning major disputes gives us the power to push for what we deserve at the bargaining table.
The USW has one of the largest and most successful strike funds in the nation. The strength of our fund and proven track record of winning major disputes gives us the power to push for what we deserve at the bargaining table.
We will have access to the Strike and Defense Fund in the fourth week of the strike and you will be able to apply for the assistance then. More info to come.
We will have access to the Strike and Defense Fund in the fourth week of the strike and you will be able to apply for the assistance then. More info to come.
You should plan to picket at the facility where you work. In some cases, we may re-assign people to other facilities or work with you to make arrangements to attend a picket closer to where you live. Our team of Picket Captains will let you know if you need to report to a location different from your work site.
You should plan to picket at the facility where you work. In some cases, we may re-assign people to other facilities or work with you to make arrangements to attend a picket closer to where you live. Our team of Picket Captains will let you know if you need to report to a location different from your work site.
The USW Local 689 International Election will be held on *November 23, 2021* from *7:00 a.m. until* *7:00 p.m.* at the Union Hall at 2288 Wakefield Mound Road in Piketon. A sample ballot will be posted as soon as it is made available from the International.
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The USW Local 689 International Election will be held on *November 23, 2021* from *7:00 a.m. until* *7:00 p.m.* at the Union Hall at 2288 Wakefield Mound Road in Piketon. A sample ballot will be posted as soon as it is made available from the International. /(Click Picture to Read More)/
You may request an absentee ballot. It must be an individual, personally mailed request signed by the member and must be received by the International Secretary-Treasurer's office at least 14 days in advance of the election. The request must indicate the Local Union and District in which the person holds the membership and include a statement from the Local Union Financial Secretary, Amy Sparks, certifying that the member is a member in good standing of the Local Union. It must also specify the specific work assignment, military service or vacation that will require the member to be absent from the polling place during the entire voting period.
You may request an absentee ballot. It must be an individual, personally mailed request signed by the member and must be received by the International Secretary-Treasurer's office at least 14 days in advance of the election. The request must indicate the Local Union and District in which the person holds the membership and include a statement from the Local Union Financial Secretary, Amy Sparks, certifying that the member is a member in good standing of the Local Union. It must also specify the specific work assignment, military service or vacation that will require the member to be absent from the polling place during the entire voting period.
The USW Local 689 International Election will be held on *November 23, 2021* from *7:00 a.m. until* *7:00 p.m.* at the Union Hall at 2288 Wakefield Mound Road in Piketon. A sample ballot will be posted as soon as it is made available from the International.
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You may request an absentee ballot. It must be an individual, personally mailed request signed by the member and must be received by the International Secretary-Treasurer's office at least 14 days in advance of the election. The request must indicate the Local Union and District in which the person holds the membership and include a statement from the Local Union Financial Secretary, Amy Sparks, certifying that the member is a member in good standing of the Local Union. It must also specify the specific work assignment, military service or vacation that will require the member to be absent from the polling place during the entire voting period.
When negotiations get tough our goal is to reach an agreement without a strike. But that depends on our employer, so it’s important to plan ahead and prepare ourselves.
According to plan documents that govern your current health insurance, as long as you work at least one day during that month, your health benefits will continue until the end of the month. Because of this, your current health insurance will remain in effect through the end of November in the event we go on strike during the month of November. If your insurance coverage terminates during a strike, you will have options to ensure basic healthcare coverage for you and your families, but it’s likely going to be different than your current healthcare plan.
Therefore, we encourage all members to make sure you and everyone in your family are up-to-date with basic healthcare needs covered by your plan.
Check your plan for eligibility, but these may include:
• Fill all prescriptions • Annual physicals/exams • Get any immunizations • Get vision screenings • Purchase glasses or contacts (if covered) • Routine dental exam
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