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.
/*Local 6500 members:*/ It is very important that you fill out the electronic direct deposit information form below so that you get paid in the event of a strike. Please fill the form out AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
/*Local 6500 members:*/ It is very important that you fill out the electronic direct deposit information form below so that you get paid in the event of a strike. Please fill the form out AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
*CLICK HERE* [1] to download and print the form.
*CLICK HERE* [1] to download and print the form.
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If you choose to print the form, you can send to us in one of two ways:
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If you choose to print the form, you can send to us in one of these ways:
[2]Mail to or drop off to: 66 Brady St. Sudbury, Ontario P3E 1C8
*CLICK HERE* [3] to fill the form out online.
*CLICK HERE* [3] to fill the form out online.
*Important note*: As soon as contract offer has been rejected and members are officially on strike, there will be a trial strike pay deposit of 1₵ to your account. The date will be posted on the website uswlocal6500.ca [4] and will also be sent via text to everyone’s cellular phone (if provided).
*Important note*: As soon as contract offer has been rejected and members are officially on strike, there will be a trial strike pay deposit of 1₵ to your account. The date will be posted on the website...
My name is Trisha Garcia, but most people call me Trish. I'm one of this year's Next Generation Co-Chairs, as well as a Trustee on USW Local 8599's Executive Board. As the youngest member of the Executive Board, I proudly represent our Next Gen. I am the first Next Gen member to be elected since our committee began and I know I won't be the last. I'm also a Next Gen organizer, former flyer creater, and part of the community outreach and social media teams. I started with Fontana Unified School District in 2014 as a School Site Aide, Substitute Teacher's Aide, and now Intermediate Clerk Typist at North Tamarind Elementary. Go Cougars! What I enjoy most about my job is helping others. The other committees I'm currently on are Legislation & Education, Civil Rights, and Women of Steel. I'm also a delegate for the Inland Empire Labor Council. I enjoy volunteering in my free time because I want to know that I've made a positive difference in the world. I love to read inspirational books, travel (They also call me Tour Guide Barbie), watch my favorite teams play, and add to my Wonder Woman & Peanuts collections.Two quotes that I live by are:"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." -Jackie Robinson"True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire." -Cesar Chavez
My name is Robert de Jonge. I'm the Inside Guard for USW Local 8599. My hometown is West Covina, CA. I currently work for Fontana Unified School District in the Warehouse. I've worked for the district for 23 years. What I love most about my job is the long lasting friendships I've built over the years. All of the people are practically family. One thing I can't live without is coffee. A hobby I have is that I like to go camping with my wife and grandchildren. I like to eat home cooked meals. My dream vacation is to go to Spain and Portugal. If I had to choose between a flying car, moon city, or robot housekeeper, I'd want a robot housekeeper.
My name is Carlos Garcia. I was born and raised in Fontana, CA. I am a son, grandson, and nephew of Kaiser Steel blood. Along with many other friends and family, my family traveled from Colorado leaving the farm in 1955 to Fontana to work the steel mill. My parents and siblings are Fohi graduates. I attended Live Oak Elementary, Randall Pepper Elementary, Fontana Middle, and Citrus High Continuation. I began my journey working for Fontana Unified School District as a student worker beginning at Fohi assisting the custodial staff, librarian assistant, and mailroom from 14 years of age until I graduated. Then I began working as a sub mail carrier, sub warehouse worker, and food service driver for three years. During this time, I also attended Chaffey College working on earning an A.A. in Correctional Science. I was hired in the Mail Room as a permanent employee, and promoted to warehouse driver in 2013. I was elected as Trustee of our union in 2012. I would say my inspiration comes from my mom who was a single mother of four. She juggled keeping food on the table,clothes on our backs, and attending Chaffey College to become a correctional officer, all to make a better life for her kids. I was taught at an early age to fight for those who can't fight for themselves. The words she told me while I was growing up inspired me as well. She would tell me, "Watch and learn," and "Why can't you?" The first time I said I couldn't do something I was taught there's nothing you can't do. My favorite place to eat no longer exists, Mazzulli's Pizza. My hobbies are collecting memorabilia such as fast food statues and collectibles.
On Thursday, April 22nd, the Local conducted the Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials. On Tuesday, May 25, the Local Union officers took their positions for a three-year term. Local 1944 Executive Board members were sworn-in via Zoom videoconference. Congratulations to all Executive Board members!
Present for the Swearing-In Ceremony were Ken Neumann, USW National Director for Canada, Omero Landi, former Local 1944 Administrator, Jayson Little and Randy Gatzka, Staff Representatives.
“I am profoundly humbled to have been entrusted with the honour of being your President,” said Donna Hokiro. “I will work tirelessly to represent all members, every day. I will show up every day with fierceness and determination to make your working lives easier and better. Congratulations to our new Vice President Pierre-Luc Dick, and to all of our newly elected Trustees, Ross Brown, Jenn Turner, and Natasha Aodan. Additionally to all those who have been acclaimed: Michael Phillips for Secretary-Treasurer; Corey Mandryk and Alina Gherghinoiu, REOs for British Columbia; Richard Blais, Michelle Ravary, and Robert Briza, REOs for Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec respectively. I look forward to working together as we head into this next round of bargaining to secure gains for the membership. There is nothing we can’t accomplish when we collectively put our minds to it and our shoulders to the wheel.”
The Local is out of Administration
We have the pleasure to announce that as of May 25, 2021, the Local is no longer under Administration.
At the request of the 2018 Executive Board, Local 1944 was first placed under administration on June 12, 2018, to ensure a fair and transparent conclusion to the 2018 Local Union Elections and the protests that stemmed from it, as well as to allow the recently-merged Local to stabilize and thrive within the USW structure. District Coordinator from District 6 Ron Wyatt was appointed by the USW International as Administrator at the time. Omero Landi, Toronto Area Coordinator of USW District 6, took on the position in 2019.
Administration provided a stable footing by which the Local was able to have its By-Laws amended, gain a sustainable financial position, improve legal representation and grievance handling, and achieve progress in many other respects.
“It has been my pleasure to have been the USW Administrator for Local 1944 since October 2019,” said former Local 1944 Administrator Omero Landi. “During this time, I have worked closely with the Local Table Officers and the rest of the Executive Board. Under their leadership, I have...
Le jeudi 22 avril 2021, la Section locale a procédé à l’élection 2021 des dirigeants de la Section locale et officiels d’unité. Le mardi 25 mai, les Dirigeants de la Section locale ont pris leurs fonctions pour un mandat de trois ans. Les membres du Bureau exécutif de la Section locale 1944 ont prêté serment par vidéoconférence Zoom. Félicitations à tous les membres du Bureau exécutif !
Étaient présents à la cérémonie d’assermentation : Ken Neumann, Directeur national pour le Canada ; Omero Landi, ancien Administrateur de la Section locale 1944 ; Jayson Little et Randy Gatzka, Permanents.
« Je suis profondément reconnaissante d’avoir l’honneur d’être votre Présidente, a déclaré Donna Hokiro. Je travaillerai sans relâche pour représenter tous les membres au quotidien. Je me présenterai chaque jour, avec l’acharnement et la détermination de faciliter et améliorer votre vie professionnelle. Félicitations à notre nouveau Vice-président Pierre-Luc Dick, et à tous nos Syndics nouvellement élus, Ross Brown, Jenn Turner et Natasha Aodan. Félicitations également à tous ceux qui ont été acclamés : Michael Phillips en tant que Secrétaire-trésorier ; Corey Mandryk et Alina Gherghinoiu en tant que DERs de la Colombie-Britannique ; Richard Blais, Michelle Ravary et Robert Briza, en tant que DERs respectivement pour l’Alberta, l’Ontario et le Québec. Tandis que nous abordons cette prochaine ronde de négociations, j’ai hâte que nous travaillions ensemble pour garantir des gains aux membres. Il n’y a rien que nous ne puissions accomplir si nous agissons collectivement et que nous mettons les mains à la pâte. »
La Section locale est sortie de tutelle
Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer que depuis le 25 mai 2021, la Section locale n’est plus sous tutelle.
À la demande du Bureau exécutif de la Section locale de 2018, la Section locale 1944 avait été placée sous tutelle le 12 juin 2018 afin de permettre une conclusion juste et transparente des élections 2018 de la Section locale et des plaintes qui s’en étaient suivies, et de permettre à la Section locale récemment fusionnée de se stabiliser et de prospérer au sein de la structure des Métallos. Le Coordinateur de District Ron Wyatt, du District 6, avait alors été nommé par le Syndicat international des Métallos comme Administrateur principal. Omero Landi, Coordinateur de la région de Toronto du District 6 du Syndicat des Métallos, avait pris sa suite en 2019.
La tutelle a fourni une base stable grâce à laquelle la Section locale a pu amender ses Règlements, parvenir à une situation financière viable, améliorer sa représentation...
Local 1944 has several committees that work on specialized areas to strengthen the union by making recommendations, engaging members, organizing events, and protecting members' rights in the workplace. Learn more about the various committees below.
Local 1944 has several committees that work on specialized areas to strengthen the union by making recommendations, engaging members, organizing events, and protecting members' rights in the workplace. Learn more about the various committees below.
*Note:* You will be asked to submit your name and contact information along with your relevant experience and reasons why you wish to be considered.
*Note:* You will be asked to submit your name and contact information along with your relevant experience and reasons why you wish to be considered.
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Last update: January 29, 2021 - Français [1]
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Last update: May 27, 2021 - Français [1]
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Civil and Human Rights Committee [2]*
Civil and Human Rights Committee [2]*
Consideration is to be given to ensure regional representation on the committee.
Consideration is to be given to ensure regional representation on the committee.
