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Today, the soul of Mary Jackson has come home to the community that raised her and later revered her. United Steelworkers Local 8888 is proud to be part of the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center in the Hampton community she loved dearly.
Throughout her prolific career, Mary Jackson broke new ground and opened doors for thousands to follow. It wasn’t easy, though. As a Black woman in the South, she endured segregated restrooms and cafeterias and other indignities in the workplace. She persevered and eventually helped put the first American astronaut into space as NASA’s first Black female engineer. Millions around the world were exposed to Mary Jackson’s genius and proud resolve in the 2016 film “Hidden Figures.”
Thankfully, she is hidden no more in her hometown.
The importance of naming of this center for an iconic African American woman cannot be overstated. For too long, the images and successes of Black women have been devalued or erased from our national and local history. Now, young girls and female students of all colors will be able to see and feel connected to a city facility that validates their dreams and says the lives of Black women really do matter.
Local 8888 is proud our petition drive four years ago ignited this fitting tribute to Mary Jackson. We collected more than 2,500 signatures, lobbied city hall, partnered with social groups like Ms. Jackson’s sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and met with city planners This is a defining achievement for our union. I want to thank our members who were determined to see something meaningful and dignified for Mary Jackson. I also want to recognize Ms. Donna Little, a longtime member of Local 8888 and a fierce community advocate who worked tirelessly to have a neighborhood center rebuilt in her Olde Hampton community.
I will always remember this day, because it is part of the celebration of Black excellence at a time when our nation is straining to find unity and reconciliation. Honoring this strong Black woman for her genius and service has brought us together as a proud community. And that’s how our ancestor, Mary Jackson, would want it.
February 9, 2021, will be remembered as a milestone for Steelworkers who belong to Local 8888 and a day of honor for a trailblazing Black woman from Hampton. The City of Hampton hosted an emotional groundbreaking ceremony for a new neighborhood center named for Mary W. Jackson, who grew up in Olde Hampton and went on to become the first Black female engineer at Langley/NASA space center.
Local 8888 President Charles Spivey led a delegation of Steelworkers who displayed a a commemorative poster “Hidden No More” at the special event. “Today the soul of Mary Jackson has come home to the community that raised her and later revered her,” he said. “Our members are proud to be part of this ground-breaking ceremony for the new Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center. This is truly a defining achievement for our union.”
Application deadline: 2021 information not available
Because we know that education is at the heart of success and obtaining good jobs, every year, the United Steelworkers distribute 21 scholarships of $1,000 each to qualified secondary students across Canada. These scholarships are intended to support Steelworker members who spend many years saving to allow their children to pursue post-secondary education.
Because we know that education is at the heart of success and obtaining good jobs, every year, the United Steelworkers distribute 21 scholarships of $1,000 each to qualified secondary students across Canada. These scholarships are intended to support Steelworker members who spend many years saving to allow their children to pursue post-secondary education.
The scholarships shall be awarded to members of the United Steelworkers in good standing, or their children, who are completing high school and starting post-secondary studies this year.
The scholarships shall be awarded to members of the United Steelworkers in good standing, or their children, who are completing high school and starting post-secondary studies this year.
Please click* HERE [1]* for information on USW reimbursement for travel expenses and *HERE [2]* for the Local's reimbursement requirements. For a 2020 Expense Sheet click *HERE [3]*.
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Please click* HERE [1]* for information on USW reimbursement for travel expenses and *HERE [2]* for the Local's reimbursement requirements. For a 2020 Expense Sheet click *HERE [3].*
Please click* HERE [1]* for information on USW reimbursement for travel expenses and *HERE [2]* for the Local's reimbursement requirements. For a 2020 Expense Sheet click *HERE [3]*.
Please click* HERE [1]* for information on USW reimbursement for travel expenses and *HERE [2]* for the Local's reimbursement requirements. For a 2020 Expense Sheet click *HERE [3]*.
February 9, 2021 - The 2021 USW Local 1944 Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials will be held on Thursday April 22, from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm (Pacific Time), by electronic ballot.
Nominations for Local Union Officers and Unit Officials will take place at Units’ Q1 meetings, which are being held virtually from March 1 to March 16. Additionally, for this election only, members have the option to mail to the Local Secretary-Treasurer their nomination of either themselves or another member, for any positions up for election. Such mailed nominations must be received by the Burnaby Local Office by end of day, March 19.
Such written nominations are to be mailed to:
USW Local 1944 5261 Lane Street Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5H 4A6
The positions that are up for nomination and election will be listed on your Unit’s Meeting Notice.
As per the Local Union Elections Manual, three Election Tellers have been unanimously approved by the Executive Board to monitor that the elections conform to USW regulations
These Tellers are:
Stacey Sherback – Unit 60 Ron Macaraeg – Unit 502 Vickie Blackburn – Unit 601
The Tellers can be reached at [email protected]. In addition, the election will be overseen by USW Local 1944 Administrator Omero Landi.
For the information of any member, and especially any potential candidate for office, please read the Election Guidelines document prepared by the International. Adherence to these standard election regulations is mandatory.
Le 9 février 2021 - L’Élection des dirigeants de la Section locale et responsables d’unité 2021 aura lieu le jeudi 22 avril, de 8 h à 23 h (heure de l’Est), par scrutin électronique.
Les nominations des dirigeants de la section locale et responsables d’unités auront lieu lors des assemblées d’unité du 1er trimestre, qui se dérouleront de façon virtuelle du 1er au 16 mars. De plus, pour cette élection seulement, les membres ont la possibilité d’envoyer par courrier au Secrétaire-trésorier de la section locale leur propre nomination ou celle d’un autre membre, pour tous les postes à pourvoir en élection. Les candidatures envoyées par courrier doivent être reçues par les bureaux de la section locale de Burnaby avant la fin de la journée du 19 mars.
Ces candidatures écrites doivent être postées à :
USW Local 1944 5261 Lane Street Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5H 4A6
Les postes mis en candidature et à élire seront listés sur l’avis d’assemblée de votre unité.
Conformément au Guide des élections de sections locales, trois scrutateurs ont été approuvés à l’unanimité par le Bureau exécutif pour vérifier que les élections sont conformes aux règles du Syndicat des Métallos.
Les scrutateurs peuvent être contactés à [email protected]. Par ailleurs, l’élection sera supervisée par Omero Landi, Administrateur de la Section locale 1944 du Syndicat des Métallos.
Pour l’information des membres, et en particulier des candidats potentiels à un poste, veuillez lire les lignes directrices visant les élections telles que rédigées par le syndicat international. Le respect de ces directives électorales standard est obligatoire.
Do you have a student that will be attending college this coming Fall? Have them apply for our the Local 9460 Scholarship! We are offering four $500 scholarships for students who will be attending community or tech school; four $500 scholarships for students who will be attending a university, but on a part time basis, and seven $1000 scholarship who will be attending a university or grad school on a full time basis. In the attached link is a PDF of the Scholarship application form (which also has all the info you'll need on criteria and rules). If you're unable to download and print out the application let us know and we'll mail you a copy. A copy of the application will also be in the upcoming issue of our Pulse newsletter, which will be mailed out before the end of the month.
