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.
Today our local bargaining committee met with local KP management for our 9th day of bargaining. In the morning, our subcommittees reported out on their work. Significant progress has been made is several areas including:
Today our local bargaining committee met with local KP management for our 9th day of bargaining. In the morning, our subcommittees reported out on their work. Significant progress has been made is several areas including:
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• Alternative shifts- specifically 10-hour and 12-hour shifts. We will continue to meet to work out the details
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Alternative shifts- specifically 10-hour and 12-hour shifts. We will continue to meet to work out the details
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• Training for management on our local contract. Specifically, the process for overtime granting, job bidding, and transfers and lateral moves.
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Training for management on our local contract. Specifically, the process for overtime granting, job bidding, and transfers and lateral moves...
*DAILY BARGAINING UPDATE | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021*
*DAILY BARGAINING UPDATE | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021*
Today the Alliance released a new analysis of KP’s two-tier wage proposal. If implemented, the KP proposal would see newly-hired USW mobility techs, housekeeping attendants, and dietary aides in the Inland Empire earning less than California minimum wage! KP’s proposed two-tier system would only make the wage injustice in the Inland Empire worse.
Today the Alliance released a new analysis of KP’s two-tier wage proposal. If implemented, the KP proposal would see newly-hired USW mobility techs, housekeeping attendants, and dietary aides in the Inland Empire earning less than California minimum wage! KP’s proposed two-tier system would only make the wage injustice in the Inland Empire worse.
“This is a very difficult time for these workers, their families and co-workers, and our thoughts are with them,” said Nick Larochelle, president of USW Local 6500, which represents most Totten Mine employees, including 30 of the 39 trapped workers.
“This is a very difficult time for these workers, their families and co-workers, and our thoughts are with them,” said Nick Larochelle, president of USW Local 6500, which represents most Totten Mine employees, including 30 of the 39 trapped workers.
“Fortunately, no one has been physically injured in this incident. However, this is a very stressful and anxious time for the workers and their loved ones. Every effort is being made to ensure everyone is brought back to surface safely and as quickly as possible,” Larochelle said.
“Fortunately, no one has been physically injured in this incident. However, this is a very stressful and anxious time for the workers and their loved ones. Every effort is being made to ensure everyone is brought back to surface safely and as quickly as possible,” Larochelle said.
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The workers have been underground since Sunday morningfollowing an incident that affected the shaft and mine cage (elevator) that transports workers into and out of the mine. The workers have remained in underground refuge stations where there is a significant supply of water. Rescue teams have been able to deliver food, as well as medication for certain workers.
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The workers have been underground since Sunday morning following an incident that affected the shaft and mine cage (elevator) that transports workers into and out of the mine. The workers have remained in underground refuge stations where there is a significant supply of water. Rescue teams have been able to deliver food, as well as medication for certain workers.
“We are working closely with Vale management and our highly trained mine rescue personnel which includes Local 6500 members. We are confident in their abilities to deal with these types of...
Nous savons que le processus d’appel peut parfois prendre beaucoup de temps. Avec ces temps d’attente, certains membres ont ressenti le besoin de retourner au travail avant la date de fin de leur congé de maladie, souvent parce qu’ils sont incertains quant à l’issue de l’appel et parce qu’ils ne reçoivent pas de salaire.
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Le syndicat constate une augmentation du nombre de griefs relatifs au refus des demandes de prestations d’invalidité de courte durée. Nous savons que le processus d’appel peut parfois prendre beaucoup de temps. Avec ces temps d’attente, certains membres ont ressenti le besoin de retourner au travail avant la date de fin de leur congé de maladie, souvent parce qu’ils sont incertains quant à l’issue de l’appel et parce qu’ils ne reçoivent pas de salaire.
Nous tenons à informer les membres qu’ils ont également la possibilité de faire une demande de Prestation de maladie de l’assurance-emploi [1] en attendant la décision relative à la demande initiale d’invalidité de courte durée ou à l’appel.
Nous tenons à informer les membres qu’ils ont également la possibilité de faire une demande de Prestation de maladie de l’assurance-emploi [1] en attendant la décision relative à la demande initiale d’invalidité de courte durée ou à l’appel.
Veuillez garder à l’esprit que si vous obtenez gain de cause pour votre demande d’invalidité de courte durée, toutes les sommes que vous avez reçues de l’assurance-emploi devront être remboursées.
Veuillez garder à l’esprit que si vous obtenez gain de cause pour votre demande d’invalidité de courte durée, toutes les sommes que vous avez reçues de l’assurance-emploi devront être remboursées.
SUDBURY, September 27, 2021 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is deeply concerned for the 39 workers who have been temporarily trapped underground at Vale’s Totten Mine in Sudbury since early Sunday. Rescue efforts are underway and the union is cautiously optimistic all of the workers will be safely evacuated as soon as possible.
SUDBURY, September 27, 2021 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is deeply concerned for the 39 workers who have been temporarily trapped underground at Vale’s Totten Mine in Sudbury since early Sunday. Rescue efforts are underway and the union is cautiously optimistic all of the workers will be safely evacuated as soon as possible.
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“This is a very difficult time for these workers, their familiesand co-workers, and our thoughts are with them,” said Nick Larochelle, president of USW Local 6500, which represents most Totten Mine employees, including 30 of the 39 trapped workers.
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“This is a very difficult time for these workers, their families and co-workers, and our thoughts are with them,” said Nick Larochelle, president of USW Local 6500, which represents most Totten Mine employees, including 30 of the 39 trapped workers.
“Fortunately, no one has been physically injured in this incident. However, this is a very stressful and anxious time for the workers and their loved ones. Every effort is being made to ensure everyone is brought back to surface safely and as quickly as possible,” Larochelle said.
“Fortunately, no one has been physically injured in this incident. However, this is a very stressful and anxious time for the workers and their loved ones. Every effort is being made to ensure everyone is brought back to surface safely and as quickly as possible,” Larochelle said.
The workers have been underground since Sunday morningfollowing an incident that affected the shaft and mine cage (elevator) that transports workers into and out of the mine. The workers have remained in underground refuge stations where there is a ...
Union Cautiously Optimistic of Imminent Rescue of Trapped Miners
SUDBURY, September 27, 2021 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is deeply concerned for the 39 workers who have been temporarily trapped underground at Vale’s Totten Mine in Sudbury since early Sunday. Rescue efforts are underway and the union is cautiously optimistic all of the workers will be safely evacuated as soon as possible.
SUDBURY, September 27, 2021 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is deeply concerned for the 39 workers who have been temporarily trapped underground at Vale’s Totten Mine in Sudbury since early Sunday. Rescue efforts are underway and the union is cautiously optimistic all of the workers will be safely evacuated as soon as possible.
“This is a very difficult time for these workers, their familiesand co-workers, and our thoughts are with them,” said Nick Larochelle, president of USW Local 6500, which represents most Totten Mine employees, including 30 of the 39 trapped workers.
“This is a very difficult time for these workers, their familiesand co-workers, and our thoughts are with them,” said Nick Larochelle, president of USW Local 6500, which represents most Totten Mine employees, including 30 of the 39 trapped workers.
SUDBURY, September 27, 2021 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is deeply concerned for the 39 workers who have been temporarily trapped underground at Vale’s Totten Mine in Sudbury since early Sunday.Rescue efforts are underway and the union is cautiously optimistic all of the workers will be safely evacuated as soon as possible.
“This is a very difficult time for these workers, their families and co-workers, and our thoughts are with them,” said Nick Larochelle, president of USW Local 6500, which represents most Totten Mine employees, including 30 of the 39 trapped workers.
“Fortunately, no one has been physically injured in this incident. However, this is a very stressful and anxious time for the workers and their loved ones. Every effort is being made to ensure everyone is brought back to surface safely and as quickly as possible,” Larochelle said.
The workers have been underground since Sunday morning following an incident that affected the shaft and mine cage (elevator) that transports workers into and out of the mine. The workers have remained in underground refuge stations where there is a significant supply of water. Rescue teams have been able to deliver food, as well as medication for certain workers.
“We are working closely with Vale management and our highly trained mine rescue personnel which includes Local 6500 members. We are confident in their abilities to deal with these types of incidents. We will continue to work diligently until everyone returns to surface,” Larochelle said.
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Contacts:
Pascal Boucher, USW Area Co-ordinator, 705-521-3414, ...
Le syndicat constate une augmentation du nombre de griefs relatifs au refus des demandes de prestations d’invalidité de courte durée. Nous savons que le processus d’appel peut parfois prendre beaucoup de temps. Avec ces temps d’attente, certains membres ont ressenti le besoin de retourner au travail avant la date de fin de leur congé de maladie, souvent parce qu’ils sont incertains quant à l’issue de l’appel et parce qu’ils ne reçoivent pas de salaire.
Nous tenons à informer les membres qu’ils ont également la possibilité de faire une demande de Prestation de maladie de l’assurance-emploi en attendant la décision relative à la demande initiale d’invalidité de courte durée ou à l’appel.
Veuillez garder à l’esprit que si vous obtenez gain de cause pour votre demande d’invalidité de courte durée, toutes les sommes que vous avez reçues de l’assurance-emploi devront être remboursées.
Veuillez contacter votre Représentant de la Section locale si vous avez besoin d’assistance.
The Union is seeing an increase in grievances regarding denial of Short Term Disability claims. As we know, the appeal process can in some cases take considerable time. With these wait times, some members have felt the need to return to work prior to their medical leave end date since they are often unsure of the appeal outcome, and are not receiving pay.
We would like to advise members that they also have an option to apply for Employment Insurance – sickness benefits while they await the decision of either the initial Short Term Disability claim or the appeal.
Please keep in mind that if you are successful in your Short Term Disability claim any monies you received from Employment Insurance will have to be paid back.
Please contact your Local Union Representative if you need assistance.
Throughout our contract negotiations, KP has made outrageous demands. Management is refusing to act as an equal partner by proposing below market wage increases to frontline workers who put their lives and their families at risk throughout the pandemic.
Throughout our contract negotiations, KP has made outrageous demands. Management is refusing to act as an equal partner by proposing below market wage increases to frontline workers who put their lives and their families at risk throughout the pandemic.
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Our USW Local leadership has decided to immediately pause Partnership. Everything is at stake. The health care giant is not taking the partnership seriously. We are fighting for safe staffing, wages and benefits that reflect our standards of care and quality employees, and equal pay for equal work. KP continues to pursue its harmful priority of costs over quality and insists on dividing the workforce. See the copy of our letter to management here. https://usw7600.ink/partPause [1]
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Our USW Local leadership has decided to immediately pause Partnership. Everything is at stake. The health care giant is not taking the partnership seriously. We are fighting for safe staffing, wages and benefits that reflect our standards of care and quality employees, and equal pay for equal work. KP continues to pursue its harmful priority of costs over quality and insists on dividing the workforce. See the copy of our letter to management []
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They have left us no choice but to pause any participation the Partnership activities and demand that KP invest in patient care and invest in workers. In conjunction with UNAC/UHCP, we are 30,000 members standing strong together to send a message of solidarity to KP throughout the Inland Empire.
They have left us no choice but to pause any participation the Partnership activities and demand that KP invest in patient care and invest in workers. In...
