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.
We, the USW Local 7600 CAT Team Coordinators, are writing to express sincere gratitude for your exceptional participation in the 2021 bargaining process and more recently the 2023 PSP victory. Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support were instrumental in achieving not only a fair contract for all members of USW Local 7600 and the Alliance of Health Care Unions in 2021, but also, through your collective efforts, our members were able to force Kaiser to increase our PSP.
There is no doubt that the Communication & Action Team played a vital role in the success of the 2021 bargaining process. You made sure the membership received accurate communication and had all the necessary materials to show visible solidarity, such as stickers and buttons. When it was time to mobilize, you were there ready to lead the way by marching at the rally and volunteering to help members cast their strike votes. And when it got tough, you were ready to fight by signing up for strike committees, handing out picket signs and willing to do whatever it took.
The 2021 bargaining process was undoubtedly challenging, and 2025 will prove to be our toughest year yet. Now, more than ever we need to stand united and prepare our union siblings to be strike ready! In order to do this, we need your help.
Sign up today to join the 2025 Communication & Action Team by clicking on the link. Together, we will stand united and show Kaiser Permanente we are serious about fair wages, safe staffing and dignity in our workplace.
A contract ratification vote will be held on Wednesday, August 21st at the Union Hall from 5:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. You can read the final offer HERE [1].
A contract ratification vote will be held on Wednesday, August 21st at the Union Hall from 5:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. You can read the final offer HERE [1].
COME READY TO: - Learn about your rights and benefits - Share your concerns and ideas - Meet fellow union members and leaders - Take action to shape your future! - Your Voice in the Workplace matters
Don't miss out! Be part of the movement that's fighting for a better tomorrow. See you there!
Solidarity for Soldiers was established by USW Local 310L’s Next Generation Committee in 2015. It is our goal to bring together the labor community in Des Moines to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Each year, we organize a drive to support the Des Moines Homeless Veterans Stand Down. There are hundreds of brave women and men in Central Iowa who have answered the call to serve our great nation and now find themselves struggling. Let’s come together to show them our overwhelming support and gratitude. Donation bins will be located at several locations throughout the Des Moines metro, and items can be donated through the end of August. Monetary donations: Checks can be made to Des Moines Homeless Veterans Stand Down and sent to USW Local 310 Union Hall, 125 NW Broadway, Des Moines 50313. For questions, please call 515-288-9547.
Needed Items
This year, we will be focusing on specific items identified by the Stand Down as those of greatest need. These are the items they have told us they would like us to help them with.
Coats- L and XL T-shirts- L-2X
Volunteers needed!
The Stand Down is also in need of volunteers. We would like to organize a group of union members to volunteer this year. The Stand Down will take place September 13-15, and volunteers are needed to assist during the event, especially for breakfast and lunch on the 14th and 15th. Please reach out to USW Local 310 at 288-9547 or to one of the local unions listed below if you would like to volunteer.
Donation Locations
USW Local 310L 125 NW Broadway, Des Moines 515-288-9547
LiUNA Local 177 3400 E Euclid Ave Ste A, Des Moines
515-265-2558
AFSCME Council 61 4320 NW 2nd Ave, Des Moines 515-246-1571
UAW Local 450 4589 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines 515-283-1784
IBEW Local 347 6809 SE Bellagio Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021 515-243-1924
