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.
The United Steelworkers (USW) Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Tony Mazzocchi Center (TMC) are hosting a two-hour training for ERT members on resiliency. This awareness-level training is designed for workers and community members to recognize signs and symptoms of stress related to disasters and pandemics. This course will also help participants to build resilience by understanding stress reduction and coping strategies.
Click here to register for Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. (EST).
The United Steelworkers (USW) Tony Mazzocchi Center (TMC) in conjunction with the Great Lakes OSHA Education Center, is offering a virtual OSHA Outreach 10-Hour General Industry course. This training will familiarize workers with OSHA standards as well as safety and health hazards common to the workplace.
The TMC designed this training to be fully narrated and interactive with a goal to educate workers on identifying, avoiding, controlling and preventing jobsite hazards.
Topics include:
Introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Health and Safety Programs
Electrical
Walking and Working Surfaces, including Fall Protection
Hazard Communication
Exit Routes and Emergency Planning
Material Handling
Machine Guarding
Incident Investigation
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
After successfully completing the training, participants will receive OSHA 10-hour General Industry course completion cards.
Click here to register for Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST).
The COVID-19 vaccines are in the news and some of our workplaces. As the various vaccines become more available, questions about their safety, efficacy and impact on workers’ rights will arise. To help navigate these questions in health care, the United Steelworkers (USW) Health Care Workers Council (HCWC) and the Tony Mazzocchi Center are hosting a town hall with subject matter experts from the USW’s Legal and Health, Safety and Environment Departments. We will also be joined by one of the USW’s long-time consulting Occupational Physicians, Dr. Steven Markowitz.
Click here to register for the webinar on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 1 p.m. (EST).
I just wanted to give a quick update, as of last week Covid-19 restrictions have lessened in some counties and the numbers of infection rates are trending in a good direction. Hopefully it will continue and get life back to as normal as possible. As of the time I am writing this letter Contra Costa County is still in the most restrictive tier, so we are still following the procedures we have been for some time now.
At the end of this Rank and Filer will be a letter from the recording secretary stating how the Union Elections will go for this year, you will also be mailed this letter with a form for nominations. This form can also be found on the union website under “Docs and Files” tab.
We have had some talk with the International staff rep on how it all needs to be handled and the procedures that need to be followed. Notice will be posted at the main gate, Union web site, and mailers so everyone should have access to the information. If there are any questions please contact the union hall to get them answered.
Thank you;
Ben Salazar
USW Local 1440
President / Rapid Response Coordinator
LIVE CHECKS MAY BE DELAYED THIS PAY PERIOD
Due to extreme weather events across the nation as well as COVID protocols, Live Checks may be delayed by a couple days. I spoke with payroll this morning (2/19) and they wanted to let us know that the checks are still in Kentucky at this time and may not be to UPI until early next week. There is a chance they get them by Monday which may allow them to get them to you by Tuesday, but they have no way of knowing when they will be on site. Payroll is attempting to contact anyone who still receives a live check to go over your options. They strongly encourage you to sign up for direct deposit to avoid this in the future.
Nominations for the following offices (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Three (3) Trustees as well as Area Grievance persons for M&I, Reliability, Rolling, Sheet, Tin, Roll Technology West & Bishop Wisecarver) will be accepted by submitting the nomination in writing to the Union Hall on March 11, 2021 from 6:00AM-6:00PM. No member shall at the same time be a candidate for or hold more than one Local Union Office. However, a member may be a candidate for and hold the position of Grievance Person in addition to one of the enumerated Local Union offices. *Must have ALL information filled out to be a valid nomination.*
Nominations for the following offices (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Three (3) Trustees as well as Area Grievance persons for M&I, Reliability, Rolling, Sheet, Tin, Roll Technology West & Bishop Wisecarver) will be accepted by submitting the nomination in writing to the Union Hall on March 11, 2021 from 6:00AM-6:00PM. No member shall at the same time be a candidate for or hold more than one Local Union Office. However, a member may be a candidate for and hold the position of Grievance Person in addition to one of the enumerated Local Union offices. *Must have ALL information filled out to be a valid nomination.*
Nominations for the following offices (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Three (3) Trustees as well as Area Grievance persons for M&I, Reliability, Rolling, Sheet, Tin, Roll Technology West & Bishop Wisecarver) will be accepted by submitting the nomination in writing to the Union Hall on March 11, 2021 from 6:00AM-6:00PM. No member shall at the same time be a candidate for or hold more than one Local Union Office. However, a member may be a candidate for and hold the position of Grievance Person in addition to one of the enumerated Local Union offices. Must have ALL information filled out to be a valid nomination.
Due to the Covid-19 gathering restrictions that are in place for the state of California and under advisement from USW International Leadership the Local is unable to safely hold an in-person nomination meeting. On a one-time basis due solely to Covid-19 meeting restrictions and should NOT be considered a permanent amendment to the current Election rules. Nominations for Local Union Candidates for Local Union Office will be accepted in writing only. Nominations for the following offices (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Three (3) Trustees as well as Area Grievance persons for M&I, Reliability, Rolling, Sheet, Tin, Roll Technology West & Bishop Wisecarver) will be accepted by submitting the nomination in writing to the Recording Secretary Steph De La Rosa on March 11,2021 from 6AM-6PM in person @ 677 Cumberland Street Pittsburg Ca.
Any submission should indicate the office for which the candidates name is being submitted along with the name of the Nominator. See Attached form
If you nominate someone for any of the above offices you must notify them that they were nominated and they will need to call in to accept. Union will not notify Nominees.
Nominees must accept their nomination by calling the Teller @925-432-7396 on March 12, 2021 between the hours of 8AM-4PM.
If you have any questions please call the Local Union Hall @925-432-7396
Nominations for the following offices (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Three (3) Trustees as well as Area Grievance persons for M&I, Reliability, Rolling, Sheet, Tin, Roll Technology West & Bishop Wisecarver) will be accepted by submitting the nomination in writing to the Union Hall on March 11, 2021 from 6:00AM-6:00PM. No member shall at the same time be a candidate for or hold more than one Local Union Office. However, a member may be a candidate for and hold the position of Grievance Person in addition to one of the enumerated Local Union offices. Must have ALL information filled out to be a valid nomination.
Due to the Covid-19 gathering restrictions that are in place for the state of California and under advisement from USW International Leadership the Local is unable to safely hold an in-person nomination meeting. On a one-time basis due solely to Covid-19 meeting restrictions and should NOT be considered a permanent amendment to the current Election rules. Nominations for Local Union Candidates for Local Union Office will be accepted in writing only. Nominations for the following offices (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Three (3) Trustees as well as Area Grievance persons for M&I, Reliability, Rolling, Sheet, Tin, Roll Technology West & Bishop Wisecarver) will be accepted by submitting the nomination in writing to the Recording Secretary Steph De La Rosa on March 11,2021 from 6AM-6PM in person @ 677 Cumberland Street Pittsburg Ca.
Any submission should indicate the office for which the candidates name is being submitted along with the name of the Nominator. See Attached form
If you nominate someone for any of the above offices you must notify them that they were nominated and they will need to call in to accept. Union will not notify Nominees.
Nominees must accept their nomination by calling the Teller @925-432-7396 on March 12, 2021 between the hours of 8AM-4PM.
If you have any questions please call the Local Union Hall @925-432-7396
