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.
Members of USW Local 5000 and their families are entitled to free college education for Associates and Bachelors degrees through Eastern Gateway Community College and Central State University. An annual scholarship award is also available which can be applied to schooling outside of EGCC and CSU. *CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT* [3]
Members of USW Local 5000 and their families are entitled to free college education for Associates and Bachelors degrees through Eastern Gateway Community College and Central State University. An annual scholarship award is also available which can be applied to schooling outside of EGCC and CSU. *CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT* [3]
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For Maritime Members
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The information in this section generally applies only to members who are employed as a mariner and is a member of USW Local 5000.
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TSA PreCheck for twic holders
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All mariners are required to possess a valid TWIC card to work as a merchant mariner aboard a Great Lakes freighter, and your TWIC grants you access to TSA Pre-Check lanes in airports across the US. *CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO USE PRE-CHECK WITH TWIC [4]*
This form allows you to update your contact information with USW Local 5000 and provides the option to order a replacement membership card at no cost. If you request a new membership card, please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Membership cards can only be mailed to your home address (not to the ship). We understand this may cause inconvenience, and should the option to have cards mailed to the ship become available, we will update this tool to allow you to send your new card to an alternate address. *CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION/REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD* [1]
This form allows you to update your contact information with USW Local 5000 and provides the option to order a replacement membership card at no cost. If you request a new membership card, please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Membership cards can only be mailed to your home address (not to the ship). We understand this may cause inconvenience, and should the option to have cards mailed to the ship become available, we will update this tool to allow you to send your new card to an alternate address. *CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION/REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD* [1]
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uNIONpLUS BENEFITS FOR USW lOCAL 5000 MEMBERS
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As a member of USW Local 5000, you are entitled to several benefits available through our partnership with the AFL-CIO. *CLICK HERE TO SEE AND APPLY FOR AVAILABLE BENEFITS [2]*
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UNIONPLUS FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT
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Members of USW Local 5000 and their families are entitled to free college education for Associates and Bachelors degrees through Eastern Gateway Community College and Central State University. An annual scholarship award is also available which can be applied to schooling outside of EGCC and CSU. *CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FREE...
Update your contact information/request membership card
Update your contact information/request membership card
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This form allows you to update your contact information with USW Local 5000 and provides the option to order a replacement membership card at no cost. If you request a new membership card, please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Membership cards can only be mailed to your home address (not to the ship). We understand this may cause inconvenience, and should the option to have cards mailed to the ship become available, we will update this tool to allow you to send your new card to an alternate address.
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This form allows you to update your contact information with USW Local 5000 and provides the option to order a replacement membership card at no cost. If you request a new membership card, please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Membership cards can only be mailed to your home address (not to the ship). We understand this may cause inconvenience, and should the option to have cards mailed to the ship become available, we will update this tool to allow you to send your new card to an alternate address. *CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION/REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD* [1]
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*CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION/REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD* [1]
This page contains resources for members of USW Local 5000, which will be updated as new information becomes available or as information changes.
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General Information & Resources
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Update your contact information/request membership card
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This form allows you to update your contact information with USW Local 5000 and provides the option to order a replacement membership card at no cost. If you request a new membership card, please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Membership cards can only be mailed to your home address (not to the ship). We understand this may cause inconvenience, and should the option to have cards mailed to the ship become available, we will update this tool to allow you to send your new card to an alternate address.
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*CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION/REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD* [1]
This page contains resources for members of USW Local 5000, which will be updated as new information becomes available or as information changes.
General Information & Resources
The information in this section applies to all members of USW Local 5000.
Update your contact information/request membership card
This form allows you to update your contact information with USW Local 5000 and provides the option to order a replacement membership card at no cost. If you request a new membership card, please allow up to four weeks for delivery. Membership cards can only be mailed to your home address (not to the ship). We understand this may cause inconvenience, and should the option to have cards mailed to the ship become available, we will update this tool to allow you to send your new card to an alternate address. CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION/REQUEST MEMBERSHIP CARD
Members of USW Local 5000 and their families are entitled to free college education for Associates and Bachelors degrees through Eastern Gateway Community College and Central State University. An annual scholarship award is also available which can be applied to schooling outside of EGCC and CSU. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT
For Maritime Members
The information in this section generally applies only to members who are employed as a mariner and is a member of USW Local 5000.
TSA PreCheck for twic holders
All mariners are required to possess a valid TWIC card to work as a merchant mariner aboard a Great Lakes freighter, and your TWIC grants you access to TSA Pre-Check lanes in airports across the US. CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO USE PRE-CHECK WITH TWIC
Union members are encouraged to contact the Ship/Unit Chairman as the first step in resolving an issue. If your Ship/Unit Chairmain is not available for immediate assistance, you may contact the individual listed for your company from the list below.
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Union members are encouraged to contact the Ship/Unit Chairman as the first step in resolving an issue between members and management. If your Ship/Unit Chairmain is not available for immediate assistance, you may contact the individual listed for your company from the list below.
March 26, 2021 Local 8-957 Bargaining Committee Meets
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Local 8-957 Bargaining Committee Meets
Changes to Body
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This past Monday, March 22, the local bargaining committee met in Pittsburgh with USW Vice President Fred Redmond and other International union leaders and staff as we formulate a proposal to present to Viatris as we prepare for effects bargaining.
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The right to bargain over the effects of the company’s decision to close our facility gives us a chance to discuss what you can expect to see in a possible severance package. It is our priority to create a plan that reflects our dedication and service to the company, including a continuation of health care and wages over a defined period of time.
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We will also push for our retirees’ insurance to continue, as well as payment for vacation time and other accrued benefits.
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The International reached out to the company to begin discussions, which we expect to happen next week.
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We intend to take full advantage of this opportunity and fight to the very end.
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As* *we continue moving forward with this process, we will keep you updated regularly. It is more important than ever that we can stay connected and united.
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Please sign up to receive updates by texting *USW8957 *to *77820*.
This past Monday, March 22, the local bargaining committee met in Pittsburgh with USW Vice President Fred Redmond and other International union leaders and staff as we formulate a proposal to present to Viatris as we prepare for effects bargaining.
The right to bargain over the effects of the company’s decision to close our facility gives us a chance to discuss what you can expect to see in a possible severance package. It is our priority to create a plan that reflects our dedication and service to the company, including a continuation of health care and wages over a defined period of time.
We will also push for our retirees’ insurance to continue, as well as payment for vacation time and other accrued benefits.
The International reached out to the company to begin discussions, which we expect to happen next week.
We intend to take full advantage of this opportunity and fight to the very end.
Aswe continue moving forward with this process, we will keep you updated regularly. It is more important than ever that we can stay connected and united.
Please sign up to receive updates by texting USW8957 to 77820.
Your USW Local 8-957 Bargaining Committee Sign up to receive text updates - USW8957 to 77820
