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.
We continue to engage in bargaining the effects of Viatris’ decision to close our facility, working toward an agreement that reflects our hard work, service and dedication. We have exchanged proposals with Viatris, with the most recent being a counterproposal that we presented to the company last week.
To hear more about this process, please plan to attend the monthly membership meeting on Tuesday, May 25. International Vice President Fred Redmond and other representatives from the bargaining committee will be there to update you on everything that has happened so far and to answer your questions.
The meeting(s) will be held at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place at 7:45 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3:45 PM in the hotel ballroom, with enough space for social distancing. We hope to see you there.
New video out now
Our union also recently produced a video highlighting our work and our campaign to save our jobs and our community. You can find it here. Please share it widely with your friends and family, and keep spreading the word.
We will continue to keep you posted on any updates or actions. Please stay in touch by texting USW8957 to 77820.
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CDC releases new mask guidance for vaccinated people
Yesterday, May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated mask guidance for fully vaccinated people. The agency stated that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance indoors or outdoors, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
However, the CDC also said that, for now, fully vaccinated people should continue to get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations.
Note that this applies only to non-healthcare environments. Click here to read guidance on vaccinated people in health care settings.
