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.
*Hazard Appalachian Regional Health Care, West Virginia*
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*Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare, West Virginia*
/"To me it's so important to have fairness and equality in the workplace. If it wasn't for the union we wouldn't have the benefits that we have today, including bereavement leave, sick time, vacation time and double pay when working the holidays."/
/"To me it's so important to have fairness and equality in the workplace. If it wasn't for the union we wouldn't have the benefits that we have today, including bereavement leave, sick time, vacation time and double pay when working the holidays."/
In those states, we represent workers in steel producing, steel fabricating, gas/natural gas refineries, aluminum, paper and rubber.
In those states, we represent workers in steel producing, steel fabricating, gas/natural gas refineries, aluminum, paper and rubber.
In Kentucky, our members make the iconic Louisville Slugger, Bulleit Bourbon, Kellogg’s Pop Tarts and are healthcare workers at Appalachian Regional.
In Kentucky, our members make the iconic Louisville Slugger, Bulleit Bourbon, Kellogg’s Pop Tarts and are healthcare workers at Appalachian Regional.
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Have you heard of Fiestraware? Steelworkers in West Virginia produce the timeless dinnerware. We represent health care workers at several facilities in the state, the workers at Mylan Pharmaceutical and at Blue Shield and Blue Cross. The workers at the Mardi Gras Casino are also proud Steelworkers, as well as those who work for the cities of Fairmont, Princeton and Ravenswood.
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Have you heard of Fiestaware? Steelworkers in West Virginia produce the timeless dinnerware. We represent health care workers at several facilities in the state, the workers at Mylan Pharmaceutical and at HighMark BC/BS. The workers at the Mardi Gras Casino are also proud Steelworkers, as well as those who work for the cities of Fairmont, Princeton and Ravenswood.
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In Virginia, we represent the workers at the Naval Ship yard in Newport News, where naval ships and submarines are built. This local union is the largest in the USW. Our members in Virginia also work at the Goodyear and Yokohama Tire Plants, and produce the well-known food items you find in your supermarket under the Buotini and Pillsbury brands.
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In Virginia, we represent the workers at the Naval...
Education is one of the cornerstones of the United Steelworkers. An educated membership is a strong membership. USW does a great job putting together conferences and other trainings to educate our members. With the craziness that is 2020, unfortunately many scheduled events were canceled this year. In the absence of in-person events this year, USW has put together a Virtual Education Conference. We recently received a call letter about this. From the call letter:
“While we would rather see you in person, we think this two-day virtual education conference will help to close the gap created by the pandemic that has forced the cancelation or postponement of so many in-person events.”
Local 310 is excited about this opportunity to educate more of our members. While it is impossible to replace the experience of an in-person conference or training, networking with Union Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings from across the country, having a virtual conference allows us the chance to involve our entire membership. This conference is being offered at no cost to the Locals, so there is no limit to how many of our members can participate. Best of all, you can log in from the comfort of your own home.
Full details are at the link below, including how to register. We encourage all of our members to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!
Classes are now available to view on the conference website. If there's a particular topic you are interested in, you can filter by Category. You can also filter by date and time of the session. There are also Spanish language workshops available. If you plan to register, contact the Union Hall for our local's conference code, which verifies your membership.
The Unit is also entitled to *one (1)* alternate, to be elected in case any elected Delegates are unable to attend LUDM. Alternates will be the runners up from the LUDM Delegate election, in order of vote count, so please nominate enough members for the Delegate election so that a full complement of Delegates and alternates will be elected.
The Unit is also entitled to *one (1)* alternate, to be elected in case any elected Delegates are unable to attend LUDM. Alternates will be the runners up from the LUDM Delegate election, in order of vote count, so please nominate enough members for the Delegate election so that a full complement of Delegates and alternates will be elected.
Please note that Elections to all of these positions will take place by electronic ballot on November 20, 2020.
Please note that Elections to all of these positions will take place by electronic ballot on November 20, 2020.
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*/If you would like to join this meeting by Zoom web conferencing, please contact the office @ /**/[email protected]/* [1]*/ to receive instructions/*
Nominations to the Local 1944-Telus Bargaining Committee’s British Columbia Plant position, one(1) to be elected.
Nominations to the Unit’s Local Union Delegated Meeting Delegate position, one (1) to be elected.
The Unit is also entitled to one (1) alternate, to be elected in case any elected Delegates are unable to attend LUDM. Alternates will be the runners up from the LUDM Delegate election, in order of vote count, so please nominate enough members for the Delegate election so that a full complement of Delegates and alternates will be elected.
Please note that Elections to all of these positions will take place by electronic ballot on November 20, 2020.
If you would like to join this meeting by Zoom web conferencing, please contact the office @ [email protected] to receive instructions
*The Membership Meeting for October 13th has been canceled. *
*The Membership Meeting for October 13th has been canceled. *
*From President John Knauff:*
*From President John Knauff:*
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*Due to continuing threat and concern for the safety of the Union Membership due to increasing COVID-19 cases and quaritines, the E-board canceled the Oct Union meeting. The Executive Board also requested the President establish and appoint a safety committee to develop the necessary policy and requirements to enable the safe conduct of meetings in this COVID -19 Pandemic.*
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*Due to continuing threat and concern for the safety of the Union Membership due to increasing COVID-19 cases and quarantines, the E-board canceled the Oct Union meeting. The Executive Board also requested the President establish and appoint a safety committee to develop the necessary policy and requirements to enable the safe conduct of meetings in this COVID -19 Pandemic.*
*Please let a Division Rep. or an Officer know if there are any items you'd like to be addressed by the Executive Board, including suggestions for D&D contract negotiations.
*Please let a Division Rep. or an Officer know if there are any items you'd like to be addressed by the Executive Board, including suggestions for D&D contract negotiations.
The Membership Meeting for September 8th has been canceled. Due to the continued increasing threat of COVID 19 to the health safety of our members and family, especially with the recent cluster of positives at the Plant with several members sent home and quarantined and recent health issues of members and family we are canceling Sept. regular meeting. Please contact E-Board, Stewards and other Union leadership if there are important agenda items that you would like the Board to address on your behalf. We will be posting E-Board minutes on line. We the Union remain fully committed to protecting your health and safety at work, home and within the Union.
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The Membership Meeting for October 13th has been canceled. Due to the continued increasing threat of COVID 19 to the health safety of our members and family, especially with the recent cluster of positives at the Plant with several members sent home and quarantined and recent health issues of members and family we are canceling Sept. regular meeting. Please contact E-Board, Stewards and other Union leadership if there are important agenda items that you would like the Board to address on your behalf. We will be posting E-Board minutes on line. We the Union remain fully committed to protecting your health and safety at work, home and within the Union.
Local 12160 is reaching out to members of Congress asking them to tell RWA there should be no cuts to our hours or public service. See the letter we sent to Representative DeLauro below.
Dear Representative DeLauro,
United Steelworkers (USW) Local 12160 represents frontline workers at the South Central Regional Water Authority (RWA). RWA is a public water company that serves 429,442 customers in 15 South Central Connecticut municipalities with over 1,700 miles of water mains. We are requesting your help in preserving public service in the face of cutbacks initiated by RWA management.
Our members perform vital work for our community every day. We enter homes and offices not knowing if the people we serve may be transmitting covid-19. On a daily basis we interact with customers who are not wearing masks or observing basic safety protocols. We do essential work which has the potential to sacrifice our health and lives.
With more people confined to home we’ve seen an increase in demand and usage from residential customers. According to RWA’s COVID 19 Data Tracking report water consumption is up nearly 26% compared to consumption in 2019. Yet RWA management has chosen this moment to scale back our hours, reducing public service.
Water is an essential public service; any cuts impact the health and safety of our community. Reduced hours for customer service representatives, for example, may make it more difficult and time-consuming for the public to report problems such as discolored water. It also places a greater burden on the remaining employees who struggle to keep up with the needs of the public.
In addition to these concerns, you should know that customers have already been paying a high cost for RWA’s actions by paying higher water rates compared to other Connecticut water companies. When comparing residential rates, meter size 5/8", with quarterly billing, RWA’s service charge is:
95% higher than the eight investor owned water providers in CT with annual revenues above $500,000
28.87% higher than one other public water system in CT that serves 400,000 or more customers
In the interest of public safety, the United Steelworkers, our members and their families urge you to contact RWA President and CEO Larry Bingaman at [email protected] or at 203-401-6720 and urge him to keep our members working at full capacity and hours so that we can fulfill our mission to serve the public.
If you would like to discuss these issues in more detail, please contact Wanda Howard at 860-681-4641.
Thanks for your attention to these important issues.
