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.
It is with great sorrow and regret that today we are losing 75 of our Brothers and Sisters as the company is laying off our members.
It is very disrespectful for this to be done over the phone. We have been coming in to work through the whole Covid crisis, this could have easily been done safely in person. Our members deserve better for all they have given to this company in the past years.
The lay offs are in no way a reflection of what workers have done for the company. The company simply struggled to be cash positive since the whole-sale changes in our last transition. We are losing the future workers of the company who were just coming into their full potential. We all know someone who has been affected by the work force reduction. It is with a deep sense of grief to know we will not see these familiar faces at work again.
We are meeting with the company tomorrow to review the bumping process. There are many questions for those of you who are going to be moved to a new location or job. It will take some time to understand exactly what the company is doing with their new structure. We have been told they will do this in a manageable timeline.
We will be filing the appropriate contracting out grievances. The company has yet to explain to us how they will reduce the contractors.
Everyone at work will be affected with the changes by the company and know it can affect you. Now, more than ever, we need to take care of each other. Please know that there is no right way to feel about this. What ever experience you are having is right for you.
These are difficult and frustrating times. Please reach out to the Hall if you have any questions at 677-1700.
Thanks for your continued patience and more will follow later. Please remember that self care is important. Look out for yourselves and each other during this difficult time.
“Our movement began with concerns about transparency and limited career opportunities, but it now has even greater urgency as it’s expanded to address furloughs, pay cuts, and safety issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Katie Pirilla, an art handler at the Carnegie Museum of Art. “Workers continued organizing throughout the pandemic and found renewed strength in our fight for a safe museum for employees and the public alike.”
By filing for a certification election, the United Museum Workers seek to create a wall-to-wall collective bargaining unit comprising the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, and central administrative staff.
“Our group represents a diverse range of departments, duties, inter
“Our movement began with concerns about transparency and limited career opportunities, but it now has even greater urgency as it’s expanded to address furloughs, pay cuts, and safety issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Katie Pirilla, an art handler at the Carnegie Museum of Art. “Workers continued organizing throughout the pandemic and found renewed strength in our fight for a safe museum for employees and the public alike.”
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By filing for a certification election, the United Museum Workers seek to create a wall-to-wall collective bargaining unit comprising the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, and central administrative staff.
“Our group represents a diverse range of departments, duties, intere“Our movement began with concerns about transparency and limited career opportunities, but it now has even greater urgency as it’s expanded to address furloughs, pay cuts, and safety issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Katie Pirilla, an art handler at the Carnegie Museum of Art. “Workers continued organizing throughout the pandemic and found renewed strength in our fight for a safe museum for employees and the public alike.”
By filing for a certification election, the United Museum Workers seek to create a wall-to-wall collective bargaining unit comprising the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, and central administrative staff.
“Our movement began with concerns about transparency and limited career opportunities, but it now has even greater urgency as it’s expanded to address furloughs, pay cuts, and safety issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Katie Pirilla, an art handler at the Carnegie Museum of Art. “Workers continued organizing throughout the pandemic and found renewed strength in our fight for a safe museum for employees and the public alike.”
By filing for a certification election, the United Museum Workers seek to create a wall-to-wall collective bargaining unit comprising the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, and central administrative staff.
“Our group represents a diverse range of departments, duties, intere “Our movement began with concerns about transparency and limited career opportunities, but it now has even greater urgency as it’s expanded to address furloughs, pay cuts, and safety issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Katie Pirilla, an art handler at the Carnegie Museum of Art. “Workers continued organizing throughout the pandemic and found renewed strength in our fight for a safe museum for employees and the public alike.”
By filing for a certification election, the United Museum Workers seek to create a wall-to-wall collective bargaining unit comprising the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, and central administrative staff.
“Our group represents a diverse range of departments, duties, intere
Below you will find links to the latest Info Alerts as sent out by the International Union. These alerts contain vital information about our history, current events and contract negotiations. Each link opens a downloadable and/or printable pdf of the alert. Stay informed and be Steel Strong!
Below you will find links to the latest Info Alerts as sent out by the International Union. These alerts contain vital information about our history, current events and contract negotiations. Each link opens a downloadable and/or printable pdf of the alert. Stay informed and be Steel Strong!
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Protecting Our Right to Collectively Bargain - USW Core Values Educational Series [1]
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Protecting Our Right to Collectively Bargain #1 - USW Core Values Educational Series [1]
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Protecting Our Right to Collectively Bargain - USW Core Values Educational Series [2]
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Protecting Our Right to Collectively Bargain #2 - USW Core Values Educational Series [2]
Ensuring Affordable and Accessible Health Care - USW Core Values Educational Series [3]
Ensuring Affordable and Accessible Health Care - USW Core Values Educational Series [3]
Protecting Retirement Security - USW Core Values Educational Series [4]
Protecting Retirement Security - USW Core Values Educational Series [4]