- January 31, 2012 Action Alert for USW Members in the Northeast Sunoco and ConocoPhillips have arbitrarily decided to shut down three strategic oil refineries on the East Coast, all three in or near Philadelphia, Pa. All three of these refineries are USW workplaces, and if the companies follow through on their threat, 1,300 of our members will lose their jobs.
- January 30, 2012 'Don't Steal Our Vote!' On Saturday, January 29, Beaver County residents protested, in front of Senator Elder Vogel's Rochester office, a proposed voter suppression bill. Beaver County has no reported cases of voter fraud.
- January 23, 2012 USW Endorses U.S. Rep. Mark Critz The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed U.S. Rep. Mark Critz for re-election as the representative of southwestern Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. USW International President Leo W. Gerard said Critz has the endorsement of the international union, all of the USW local union presidents in the 12th Congressional District and SOAR, the union’s retiree organization.
- January 21, 2012 Steelworkers Rally Across America in Support of Ohio Cooper Tire Workers On January 14, 2012, United Steelworker (USW) members across America held informational rallies in support of the locked out workers at USW Local 207L in Findlay, OH. Since November 28, 2011, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. refused the union's offer to remain on the job while negotiations proceeded.
- January 20, 2012 USW Refinery Workers Hold National Day of Action for Safety Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union who work at oil refineries around the country are planning a National Day of Action for Safe Refineries and Good Jobs on January 21. Members in refinery communities around the country plan to visit gas stations and distribute handbills to drivers on the importance of refinery safety
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- April 21, 2009 District 10 Director, John DeFazio John DeFazio was elected director of District 10 in 2001, and re-elected by acclamation in 2005. He began his union career as a member of USW Local 1843 at the former J&L Steel, and was only 29 years old when he was elected president ... read more.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 10.
- October 21, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 10 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify the Webmaster of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- December 18, 2009 USW Courses and Training Descriptions This section the features about various training and courses offered by the United Steelworkers.
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- May 12, 2011 Help Save Critical Jobs & a Part of Our Community this Tuesday: The nurses at Northampton County's Gracedale Nursing Home are proud members of United Steelworkers Local 2599. For years, this group has provided top-notch care to thousands of our elderly and those most in need, even with the constant frustration of a difficult bargaining environment.
- April 21, 2009 What Is Rapid Response Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinators in District 10 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Pennsylvania, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinators.
- January 14, 2010 District 10 Rapid Response Congressional Coordinator Training On January 5, 2010, USW Local 2599, Bethlehem, Pa, hosted the District 10 Rapid Response Congressional Coordinator Training. The purpose of the training was to provide the Rapid Response Congressional Coordinators with a “Members Only Web Site.”
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- April 21, 2009 District 10 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 10 Organizing Coordinator by calling (412) 824-8140 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- June 12, 2009 Organize The United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO-CLC, is your opportunity for a change. By organizing with the USW, you become part of an organization that brings with its over 850,000 members.
- October 21, 2009 Why Should I Join A Union? Having a Union in your workplace is the most beneficial thing you can do to secure your future and the future of your family! Read more to find out why.
- October 28, 2009 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Forming a Union Some questions are answered dealing with forming a new local union. What will be in our first union contract? Membership dues. When do we begin paying? How much are they?
- October 28, 2009 Summary of the National Labor Relations Act It is in the national interest of the United States to maintain full production in its economy. Industrial strife among employees, employers, and labor organizations interferes with full production and is contrary to our national interest. Experience has shown that labor disputes can be lessened if the parties involved recognize the legitimate rights of each in their relations with one another.
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinator Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of Women of Steel Coordinators in Pennsylvania.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity"
- October 23, 2009 Statement of Policy on Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is not a joke. It creates feelings of uneasiness, humiliation and discomfort. It is an expression of perceived power and superiority by the harasser over another person. There are two principle fundamental to the trade union movement: human rights and solidarity. Sexual harassment strikes at the heart of both.
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