Thank You Mr. John Lewis

There is not enough time to list all of the achievements of this man. There isn't one phrase, picture, or video that I can link you to that can properly sum up his life.

To live a life, dedicated to the service of others in words and in action is extends beyond our roles as American citizens. To live this life, devoted to people's rights, worker's rights, and the rights of ALL people takes an unselfish character.

This type of character leads doctors, nurses, and staff to stand their ground in the face of a pandemic. It leads soldiers to the battlefield in the midst of war. It leads our brothers and sisters of our police forces to carry on doing the work in the midst of contraversy created by a few. It is that same type of character that keep the effort going to help define "a more perfect union".

These qualities are the root of America. They are the heart of Christianity. They are the backbone of our humanity.

I challenge you to take a few minutes out of your life to at least read about a man who gave his whole adult life to make, not just a few lives better, not just minorities equal, not just fighting for UNION WORKER RIGHTS , not just for making healthcare worker's lives better, BUT ALL LIVES ARE BETTER.

THANKS AGAIN MR. JOHN LEWIS

U.S. House of Representatives

5th Congressional District of Georgia

This video below is from a day whenever the USW Rapid Response Legislative team met up with other various unions from across America to request congress to help to save pensions. Rep. John Lewis and others fought and helped pass H.R. 397 in the US House of Representatives. This bill now sits in the Republican led Senate as S.2254.

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Members and Retirees of Local 5328

Good evening all. 

 Hope your enjoying your much needed time off in this crazy heatwave!! Stay hydrated!! 

 Sorry this took so long to get out to you all but as you see in the subject line, it’s revision 8 but should be 9!! 

 For those on the graduated wage scale, the last few months on the CEWS program counted towards hours worked. If your at or near your anniversary date of hire, go to HR and inquire about your hours and what point you will receive the next level of wages. Make sure the last two months are counted!! 

 At this time, the  company has not applied for period 5 of the CEWS so I would encourage  anyone that is on layoff to apply for EI. 

 If you do get laid off and are directed to the CERB program, unfortunately, the federal government has made it clear that we can not collect SUB pay.  This is being challenged in Ottawa by the USW District Director. 

 We were all going to receive an special return from the company  after the shutdown! The punch clocks were being moved to the die room/1 and 2 frame area as of this Friday.  The company will now wait until next Friday to move them. This means any clean up time, shower time, no matter what job your on, will be done on your own time!  What a treat!!?? We will discuss this further on Monday.  

 Have a great rest of your vacation and be safe! 

 In solidarity,

Anthony Ciaramella 
President
USW Local 5328

Le 17 juillet 2020 - J’espère que vous vous portez bien et que vous restez en sécurité.

Je souhaite informer les membres de la Section locale que David Skrober a démissionné de son poste de Directeur exécutif régional de l’Alberta au sein du Bureau exécutif de la Section locale 1944. Cette démission prend effet aujourd’hui. Le Bureau remercie le confrère Skrober pour ses contributions, basées sur les principes et le dévouement depuis sa prise de poste en janvier 2019.

Par ailleurs, j’ai le plaisir de vous informer que le Secrétaire de l’Unité 214, Richard Blais, confrère de division usine chez Telus à Hinton, en Alberta, a été nommé à ce poste par vote unanime du Bureau exécutif.

Il ne fait aucun doute que le confrère Blais apportera une contribution solide et durable au sein du Bureau exécutif, et c’est avec un grand plaisir que nous lui souhaitons la bienvenue.

Solidairement, 

Donna Hokiro
Présidente par intérim

As many of you are aware, we had an incident in Iron Producing yesterday. We are still in the process of gathering information. We are extremely fortunate there were no injuries stemming from this event.

Resulting from yesterday’s incident there were numerous videos and pictures posted on social media. Please familiarize yourself with the Company’s camera and recording policy. It is important to remember social media is a very powerful tool and we should always make every effort to use it wisely.

Yesterday, the Governor has announced we are extending phase 4.5 of the plan to re-open Indiana. Due to COVID-19, in person communications have been severely restricted. Moving forward, in accordance with the Governor’s plan, we will be conducting shop meetings throughout the plant regarding the current state of business and related issues. We will be extending invitations to management in the spirit of good industrial relations to attend these meetings so they may be part of the communication process. Please watch for upcoming flyers in your area for meeting dates and times.

As always, continue to work safely as we navigate through these challenging times.

In Solidarity, 
Pete Trinidad Sr. 
USW 6787 President 

Union meeting tomorrow the 16th at the hall. We will be discussing alternate shifts for heavy equipment operations.