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.
With the election of our union officers coming up this April (watch your mail for nominations and election notices), we thought it would be useful to list all of the elected union offices we have, and what their role and duties are. The language below is taken from the United Steelworkers Constitution. These officers make up our local union’s Executive Board.
Duties of President
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Local Union and preserve order, and shall decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Local Union. The President shall have the right to vote at all elections of officers, and, when the members are equally divided on other questions, shall have the deciding vote. The President shall call special meetings by request of ten (10) members in good standing of the Local Union and shall enforce the provisions of this Constitution. The President shall appoint all committees not otherwise provided for and be ex-officio member of all committees. The President shall perform such other duties as the Local Union may assign.
In the event that a vacancy occurs in the office of Vice. President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Guard or Trustee or in the position of Grievance Committee Member at any time during the term of office, the remaining Local Union Officers shall, by majority vote, select a successor to serve for the remainder of that term.
Duties of Vice President
The Vice President shall assist the President in the discharge of the President's duties and during the President's absence shall perform the duties of the President. In the event that a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice President shall act as President for the unexpired term.
Duties of Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary shall record the proceedings of the Local Union in a book kept for that purpose, read all papers, and perform such other duties required under this Constitution and as the Local Union may assign. The Recording Secretary shall also have custody of the Local Union Seal and shall be responsible for any misuse of same.
Duties of Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary shall receive all money due the Local Union and pay the Same to the Treasurer, from whom the Financial Secretary shall take a receipt. The Financial Secretary shall also keep accurately the accounts of the Local Union with its members and shall at all times have the books open for examination by the Auditing Committee, and perform such other duties required under the Constitution and as the Local Union may assign. The Financial Secretary shall make out the various reports required by the International Secretary-Treasurer and forward such reports to the International Secretary-Treasurer in accordance with instructions.
/For informational purposes only. For your specific compensation rate, consult your Collective Bargaining Agreement. /
/For informational purposes only. For your specific compensation rate, consult your Collective Bargaining Agreement. /
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*Wipers *begin working under the supervision of the ship's engineers in either the engine room or the unloading department. If working in the engine room, the Wiper often works alongside the QMED gaining experience around engine room machinery. If working in the conveyor department, the wiper often works under the supervision of the Conveyorman while working on maintenance projects on the ship's unloading system. After 180 days of appropriate sea time, Wipers can attend school to prepare for a U.S. Coast Guard exam. After passing the exam, Wipers can upgrade their rating to a QMED endorsement and work as either a QMED or Conveyorman.
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*QMED's *work closely with the ship's engineers to monitor and maintain shipboard machinery. QMED's perform rounds, checking the condition of equipment and performing maintenance when required. On steamships, QMED's may stand a regular watch consisting of 4 hours on and 8 hours off, along with two other QMED's. On diesel-powered ships with extensive automation, there is only one QMED on the crew, and he/she works regular hours from 8 to 4:30, and other times outside normal hours when required.
*Conveyormen *are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the ships unloading conveyor system. The Conveyorman is on duty during unloading to supervise the gatemen and the overall operation of the unloading system. Conveyormen report to the ship's engineers, and while not unloading, performs maintenance of the various components of the unloading system. At times,...
The union's negotiations with Essentia Health over our Red Book contract have experienced a number of delays. Below is a PDF of flyer that is currently being distributed by our Workers Information Network updating Red Book members on what has been going on. Stay tuned for additional updates.
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The union's negotiations with Essentia Health over our Red Book contract have experienced a number of delays. Below is a PDF of flyer that is currently being distributed by our Workers Information Network updating Red Book members on what the cause of the delays has been, and what the union is doing about it. Stay tuned for additional updates in the weeks to come as we hope to get things moving!
The union's negotiations with Essentia Health over our Red Book contract have experienced a number of delays. Below is a copy of a negotiations update that is currently being distributed by our Workers Information Network to everyone covered by the Red Book. Stay tuned for additional updates.
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The union's negotiations with Essentia Health over our Red Book contract have experienced a number of delays. Below is a PDF of flyer that is currently being distributed by our Workers Information Network updating Red Book members on what has been going on. Stay tuned for additional updates.
The union's negotiations with Essentia Health over our Red Book contract have experienced a number of delays. Below is a PDF of flyer that is currently being distributed by our Workers Information Network updating Red Book members on what the cause of the delays has been, and what the union is doing about it. Stay tuned for additional updates in the weeks to come as we hope to get things moving!
*Job Title**Minimum **Maximum *Ordinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OS$20.94$25.03AB Deckhand$23.91$25.28Watchman$24.30$25.28Wheelsman$24.04$25.87Bosun$23.42$27.75
*Job Title**Minimum **Maximum *Ordinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OS$20.94$25.03AB Deckhand$23.91$25.28Watchman$24.30$25.28Wheelsman$24.04$25.87Bosun$23.42$27.75
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/For informational purposes only. For your specific compensation rate, consult your Collective Bargaining Agreement. /
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United Steelworkers Local 5000 represents unlicensed crewmembers aboard Great Lakes cargo ships and one unit on shore. Our workers are hired by the individual companies rather than through the union itself. Working aboard a great lakes ships carries several special requirements, and is described as more of a lifestyle than a career.
United Steelworkers Local 5000 represents unlicensed crewmembers aboard Great Lakes cargo ships and one unit on shore. Our workers are hired by the individual companies rather than through the union itself. Working aboard a great lakes ships carries several special requirements, and is described as more of a lifestyle than a career.
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage Rates
2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage Rates
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*Job Title**Minimum **Maximum *Ordinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OS$20.94$25.03AB Deckhand$23.91$25.28Watchman$24.30$25.28Wheelsman$24.04$25.87Bosun$23.42$27.75/For informational purposes only. Wages vary among different companies, see your Collective Bargaining Agreement for your specific rate of pay. /
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*Job Title**Minimum **Maximum *Ordinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OS$20.94$25.03AB Deckhand$23.91$25.28Watchman$24.30$25.28Wheelsman$24.04$25.87Bosun$23.42$27.75
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United Steelworkers Local 5000 represents unlicensed crewmembers aboard Great Lakes cargo ships and one unit on shore. Our workers are hired by the individual companies rather than through the union itself. Working aboard a great lakes ships carries several special requirements, and is...
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage Rates
2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage Rates
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Job TitleMinimum RateMaximum RateOrdinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OS$20.94$25.03AB Deckhand$23.91$25.28Watchman$24.30$25.28Wheelsman$24.04$25.87Bosun$23.42$27.75/For informational purposes only. Wages vary among different companies, see your Collective Bargaining Agreement for your specific rate of pay. /
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*Job Title**Minimum **Maximum *Ordinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OS$20.94$25.03AB Deckhand$23.91$25.28Watchman$24.30$25.28Wheelsman$24.04$25.87Bosun$23.42$27.75/For informational purposes only. Wages vary among different companies, see your Collective Bargaining Agreement for your specific rate of pay. /
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United Steelworkers Local 5000 represents unlicensed crewmembers aboard Great...
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage Rates
2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage Rates
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Job TitleMinimum RateMaximum RateOrdinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OSAB DeckhandWatchmanWheelsmanBosun/For informational purposes only. Wages vary among different companies, see your Collective Bargaining Agreement for further information. /
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Job TitleMinimum RateMaximum RateOrdinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OS$20.94$25.03AB Deckhand$23.91$25.28Watchman$24.30$25.28Wheelsman$24.04$25.87Bosun$23.42$27.75/For informational purposes only. Wages vary among different companies, see your Collective Bargaining Agreement for your specific rate of pay. /
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United Steelworkers Local 5000 represents unlicensed crewmembers aboard Great Lakes cargo ships and one unit on...
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
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2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage RatesJob TitleMinimum RateMaximum RateOrdinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OSAB DeckhandWatchmanWheelsmanBosun/For informational purposes only. Refer to your Collective Bargaining Agreement for details regarding your specific pay rate. /
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2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage Rates
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Job TitleMinimum RateMaximum RateOrdinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OSAB DeckhandWatchmanWheelsmanBosun/For informational purposes only. Wages vary among different companies, see your Collective Bargaining Agreement for further information. /
Key Lakes, Inc. (excluding the M/V Great Republic and Tug Presque Isle)
Key Lakes, Inc. (excluding the M/V Great Republic and Tug Presque Isle)
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Deck Department
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This department is the largest department on each ship with a variety of positions available. Ordinary Seamen (OS) may enter this department working as a *deckhand*, and after accumulating 360 sea days, may advance to an Able Seaman (AB) rating after satisfactorily completing training and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. AB's may work as a *deckhand*, *watchman*, *wheelsman*, or *bosun* (deck boss/foreman equivalent.) Jobs are assigned based on seniority.
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2021 Deck Department Hourly Wage RatesJob TitleMinimum RateMaximum RateOrdinary Seaman (without AB endorsement)$19.28$23.39AB working as OSAB DeckhandWatchmanWheelsmanBosun/For informational purposes only. Refer to your Collective Bargaining Agreement for details regarding your specific pay rate. /
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United Steelworkers Local 5000 represents unlicensed crewmembers aboard Great Lakes cargo ships and one unit on shore. Our workers are hired by the individual companies rather than through the union itself. Working aboard a great lakes ships carries several special requirements, and is described as more of a lifestyle than a career.
United Steelworkers Local 5000 represents unlicensed crewmembers aboard Great Lakes cargo ships and one unit on shore. Our workers are hired by the individual companies rather than through the union itself. Working aboard a great lakes ships carries several special requirements, and is described as more of a lifestyle...
USW Local 5000 is not a hiring hall, and we do not collect or process applications for work, however, we do provide information about how to obtain the proper credentials and where to apply to prospective applicants. Membership with our local union is obtained after you have been hired by any of the companies whose workforce is represented by us.
USW Local 5000 is not a hiring hall, and we do not collect or process applications for work, however, we do provide information about how to obtain the proper credentials and where to apply to prospective applicants. Membership with our local union is obtained after you have been hired by any of the companies whose workforce is represented by us.
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To obtain employment aboard a Great Lakes freighter, you must possess a valid TWIC, Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), and USCG Medical Certificate prior to applying for work. To learn more about obtaining these credentials, please visit our Credentialing Guide.
To obtain employment aboard a Great Lakes freighter, you must possess a valid TWIC, Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), and USCG Medical Certificate prior to applying for work. To learn more about obtaining these credentials, please visit our Credentialing Guide.
