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.
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]
Local 499-1 and Solvay have completed negotiations, and on Monday Oct. 12, a new collective bargaining agreement was voted on and approved. Members have expressed satisfaction with the new contract.
St. Luke's Tech Negotiations Update: Today was out fourth meeting for contract negotiations with St. Luke’s and day one of economic negotiations. After being able to wrap up non-economic (language changes) in only 3 days, we were optimistic that these negotiations would go smoother than in years past. That seems not to be the case as the Company is asking for some rather substantial concessions concerning the economic areas of the contract:
• Eliminating the current Health Insurance options for USW members and offering only the plan available to non-contract employees.
• Granting “super seniority” to those techs that the company deems as more qualified and “essential” than other techs in the same job classification who have more total seniority. Thus, allowing the newer techs to be bypassed for involuntary layoffs.
• Reduce the call back pay rate from time and one half to straight time.
• A total of 1% wage increases over 3 years, with no retro pay. (Yes, that’s ONE percent).
The Negotiating Committee is interested in hearing your thoughts on all this. Email us at: [email protected]
Annual Enrollment for 2021 begins at 7:00 am October 19, 2020 and closes at 8:00 pm on October 30, 2020. Annual Enrollment is your once a year opportunity to review, enroll or make changes to your medical, dental, vision and life and disability benefits. Also, add or drop coverage for eligible dependents as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Benefit elections or changes made during Annual Enrollment are effective January 1,2021.
Annual Enrollment for 2021 begins at 7:00 am October 19, 2020 and closes at 8:00 pm on October 30, 2020. Annual Enrollment is your once a year opportunity to review, enroll or make changes to your medical, dental, vision and life and disability benefits. Also, add or drop coverage for eligible dependents as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Benefit elections or changes made during Annual Enrollment are effective January 1,2021.
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This is a passive enrollment which means if you elect not to reenroll everything will remain the same. *Although, if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) you will need to reenroll to maintain those. Do NOT forget to reenroll for these benefits especially the (HSA) so you do not lose the company contribution.***
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This is a passive enrollment which means if you elect not to reenroll everything will remain the same.
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*Although, if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) you will need to reenroll to maintain those. Do NOT forget to reenroll for these benefits especially the (HSA) so you do not lose the company contribution.*
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* **Also, you will need to log in and re-confirm spousal...
The United Steelworkers is putting on a virtual education conference on Nov. 17 and 18. This is to help make up for all of the conferences and steward trainings that have been cancelled because of the pandemic. If you are a member of Local 9460 who is interested in becoming a steward, or are are interested in any of the other classes they are offering, let us know. If you are working on those days and want to attend, we can put in a time off request for you and cover your lost wages. Here is the link for the classes offered: https://www.usw.org/events/virtual-education-conference
