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.
Progress on racial justice, safety and dispute resolution; KP digs in on destructive staffing and economic positions
With contract negotiations entering their final scheduled days next week, our bargaining team made progress on racial justice, patient and worker safety, and improving dispute resolution. But KP clung to destructive, unsustainable positions on economics and staffing. The final national bargaining sessions are next Wednesday, September 8, through Friday, September 10.
“It’s hard to understand what their strategy is, if any – but KP negotiators have painted themselves into a corner, leaving many, many issues unresolved while doubling down on proposals that will exacerbate the crisis in staffing, worker shortages, patient care, and morale. We have made it clear we will never agree to proposals that threaten workers and patients,” said Nate Bernstein, Healthcare Director of UFCW Local 7.
There were some bright spots of agreement. Labor and Management members of the Racial Justice subcommittee jointly recommended that Juneteenth be established as a paid holiday. They also recommended implementing processes and programs such as Belong@KP to address racial trauma/fatigue, funding citizenship assistance, and others. The labor side of the subcommittee recommended establishing a nonprofit organization dedicated to training underrepresented health care workers and the appropriate observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday.
The subcommittee on patient and worker safety reached consensus on adding language to the National Agreement on Just Culture, a recognition program for reporting of near misses, identifying and developing a communication process for emergency preparedness, and updating prevention of workplace violence. The group also recommended creation of a National Health, Safety and Well-Being Committee to ensure that Just Culture and Psychological Safety are integrated into current work streams.
On this Labour Day 2021, we continue to celebrate working people in Canada a bit differently. Labour Councils will be hosting small gatherings, and community actions like food drives. Check out the various campaigns nationwide and in your local community, and be part of it!
On this Labour Day 2021, we continue to celebrate working people in Canada a bit differently. Labour Councils will be hosting small gatherings, and community actions like food drives. Check out the various campaigns nationwide and in your local community, and be part of it!
Le 3 septembre 2021 - « Comme mentionné précédemment, les négociations avec Telus débuteront le mois prochain.
Nous encourageons les membres à s’impliquer, dans chaque unité, dans chaque milieu de travail, que ce soit en assistant à vos assemblées d’unité, en vous inscrivant à une formation, en participant aux campagnes PUMA, etc.
Nous constatons une intensification de la participation des membres à tous les niveaux, mais nous devons maintenir ce rythme si nous voulons obtenir une meilleure convention collective pour nous tous. Cela signifie non seulement assister à une assemblée, mais aussi d’amener un collègue avec vous. Cela signifie non seulement de participer aux campagnes PUMA, mais aussi de pousser toute votre équipe à vous rejoindre et à se soutenir mutuellement.
Dès que les négociations avec notre plus gros employeur commenceront, l’activisme de CHAQUE MEMBRE sera absolument nécessaire pour que nous obtenions TOUS des améliorations au travail. Même si vous ne travaillez pas chez Telus, un syndicat puissant ayant obtenu une meilleure convention collective pour les travailleuses et travailleurs de Telus enverra le message à votre employeur que nous sommes une force de négociation. L’issue de ces négociations aura un impact sur tout le monde.
Cette fête du Travail est le moment de recharger vos batteries pour les défis à venir, tout en réfléchissant aux combats et au militantisme dans lesquels se sont engagés les travailleuses et travailleurs avant nous pour faire valoir les droits et privilèges dont nous jouissons aujourd’hui. Alors que nous nous prenons le relais de ces légendes du militantisme, nous devons nous demander : Quel héritage laisserons-nous à ceux qui viendront ensuite ? Nous devons nous engager dans un activisme pur et dur et mettre nos rêves d'un monde meilleur en actions concrètes pour nous assurer qu'ils se réalisent. N’oubliez pas : personne ne gagne tant que tout le monde n’a pas gagné. Nous sommes plus forts ensemble !
C’est à nous de remporter ce combat.
#LevonsNous #RiseUp
En cette fête du Travail, démontrez votre militantisme et prenez un moment pour participer à un événement ou à une action de la Fête du travail organisé par un conseil du travail près de chez vous.
La force de notre section locale commence avec VOUS. Restez en sécurité et en bonne santé, restez fort et impliquez-vous. »
Donna Hokiro Présidente Section locale 1944 du Syndicat des Métallos
***
Événements de la fête du Travail
En cette fête du Travail 2021, nous continuons de célébrer de façon un peu différente les travailleuses et travailleurs au Canada. Les conseils du travail...
September 3, 2021 - “As mentioned previously, bargaining with Telus will start next month.
We have been encouraging members to get involved, in every Unit, in every workplace, whether that means attending your Unit Meetings, signing up for training, participating in PUMA campaigns, and so on.
We’re seeing member participation on the increase in every way, but we need to keep this pace going if we’re going to achieve a better Collective Agreement for all of us. That means not only attending a meeting, but bringing someone else along. That means not only participating in PUMA campaigns but getting your whole team to join you and support each other.
The minute bargaining with our biggest employer starts, EVERY MEMBER’s activism is absolutely necessary for ALL OF US to get improvements at work. Even if you aren’t a Telus worker, a strong Union getting a stronger Collective Agreement for Telus workers will demonstrate to your own employer that we are a force in bargaining. The outcome of these negotiations will have an impact on everyone.
This Labour Day is a time to recharge your batteries for the challenges ahead, while reflecting on the fights and activism that workers before us engaged in to bring about the rights and privileges we enjoy today. While we stand on the shoulders of these labour giants, we have to ask ourselves, what legacy will we leave to those that follow in our footsteps? We must commit to hard-core activism and put our dreams for a better world into concrete actions to ensure they are realized. Remember no one wins until everyone wins. We are stronger together!
This fight is ours to win.
#RiseUp #LevonsNous
This Labour Day, show your activism, and please take a moment to participate in a Labour Day event or action organized by a labour council near you.
The strength of our Local Union starts with YOU. Stay safe and healthy, stay strong and get involved.”
Donna Hokiro President USW Local 1944
***
Labour Day Events
On this Labour Day 2021, we continue to celebrate working people in Canada a bit differently. Labour Councils will be hosting small gatherings, and community actions like food drives. Check out the various campaigns nationwide and in your local community, and be part of it!
IN CANADA Canadian Labour Congress: Check out their active campaigns to defend workers’ rights.
While the Union understands that the second ratification meeting is being called quickly, we believe the gains to be substantial in addressing the concern of the majority of our members based on feedback following the rejection of the first tentative agreement, the response to the Union's text program, and the quick turn around in the Rejection Surveys.
+
While the Union understands that the second ratification meeting is being called quickly, we believe the gains to be substantial in addressing the concern of the majority of our members based on feedback following the rejection of the first tentative agreement, the response to the Union's text program, and the quick turn around in the Rejection Surveys. The proposed changes in the Last Offer Document expire by midnight on September 7, 2021.
While the Union understands that the second ratification meeting is being called quickly, we believe the gains to be substantial in addressing the concern of the majority of our members based on feedback following the rejection of the first tentative agreement, the response to the Union's text program, and the quick turn around in the Rejection Surveys. The proposed changes in the Last Offer Document expire by midnight on September 7, 2021.
(The vote will be called at 1:50 pm to accommodate travel time back to work)
- Third shift can have a late start MONDAY night at 11:00 pm
- First shift will be able to leave work at 1:00 pm
- Second shift will be able to start work at 3:00 pm
** All members in attendance (a check in list will be provided to the company) will be paid for time missed on the day of the vote provided they meet the above timelines **
Place: Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls
N86W18330 Main Street
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Please bring your ratification documents (previous language and economic summaries as well as the final offer letter) as we will have limited extra copies.
For those members with Covid concerns, we will offer an opportunity to vote directly outside of the meeting room where social distancing and masks will be enforced. Members will be able to vote promptly at 1:50 until 2:10 pm.
(The vote will be called at 1:50 pm to accommodate travel time back to work)
- Third shift can have a late start MONDAY night at 11:00 pm
- First shift will be able to leave work at 1:00 pm
- Second shift will be able to start work at 3:00 pm
** All members in attendance (a check in list will be provided to the company) will be paid for time missed on the day of the vote provided they meet the above timelines **
Place: Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls
N86W18330 Main Street
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Please bring your ratification documents (previous language and economic summaries as well as the final offer letter) as we will have limited extra copies.
For those members with Covid concerns, we will offer an opportunity to vote directly outside of the meeting room where social distancing and masks will be enforced. Members will be able to vote promptly at 1:50 until 2:10 pm.
