june_2021_gln.

Here is the latest edition of the GLN.  Click the link to view the PDF.  

https://www.usw.org/news/media-center/releases/2021/usw-calls-on-newsom-administration-to-protect-oil-workers-communities

ALL SHIFTS NOTICE FOR STEWARD NOMINATIONS:

Steward terms will be for three (3) years, July 2021 through July 2024.

Nominations must include the member making the nomination with index number and name of the person being nominated.

Nominations must be submitted in writing & delivered to the in plant Union office drop box by Friday June 11 at 9:00 pm.

Those nominated will be notified and must accept in writing by Friday June 18

Elections, if needed, will be announced following the acceptance of nominations.

Each shift will be staffed with four (4) Stewards

To be a Steward, you must be a member in good standing with at least 400 hours in the Local.

A good Steward is:

-         Willing to learn (no previous experience necessary)

-         Willing to communicate with members, officers, and management

-         Willing to investigate, prepare notes, and write grievances

Thank you for your overwhelming support to return us to the bargaining table.

87% voter turnout - 70% rejection of the tentative deal. 

We are newly energized with this result and are looking forward to bringing your message to the company to let them know our work is not complete. 

Thank you,

Your Bargaining Committee

Dear Members,

Following extremely challenging negotiations, the Bargaining Committee for USW Locals 6500 and 6200 has reached a tentative agreement with Vale Canada Ltd.

Members of the USW Bargaining Committee are unanimously recommending this tentative agreement to the union membership for ratification.

Membership meetings to review terms of the tentative agreement will be held via Zoom sessions today, Monday, May 31, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

See Links Below:

1:00 Meeting - 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634317274?pwd=dUZuSlAzUHozSnJkM05MRjF3cFIrUT09

Passcode: 969545

4:30 Meeting - 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83427556863?pwd=OFR1NThzYjhVdHhJbmM2ZlZ1Q0Nidz09

Passcode: 682575

8:00 Meeting - 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85270999823?pwd=QnlLU0RHb1hsUno2dHg5OUZ3T1lodz09

Passcode: 705203

Members will be able to vote on the tentative agreement, online or by telephone, today between 2:00 p.m. and 11:00

Details of the tentative agreement are provided below.

In solidarity,

USW Local 6500 and Local 6200 Bargaining Committee

MEMORANDUM OF SETTLEMENT

BETWEEN:

UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCALS 6500 & 6200

AND

VALE CANADA LIMITED

May 31, 2021

• Term of the Collective Agreement

o 5-Year Agreement – Expires May 31, 2026

• 2020 Recognition Payment
o One-time payment of $2,500 in recognition of continued efforts during the last year to all employees employed on June 1, 2021. This payment will be made within 30 days of June 1, 2021, and is conditional on ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement.

• Signing Bonus
o One-time payment of $3,500 to all employees employed on June 1, 2021. This payment will be made within 30 days of June 1, 2021, and is conditional on ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement.

• Standard Hourly Rates
o Increase the standard hourly rates on June 1, 2021 by 0.5%.
o Increase...

USW Local 745 Membership Meeting, 2496 East Maize Road, Freeport, IL

Workman Comp attorney at Union Office, 2496 East Maize Road, Freeport, IL