- September 02, 2010 Steelworkers Ratify New Contract with St. Mary Medical Center Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 183 have ratified a new 3-year labor agreement covering some 750 employees at St. Mary Medical Center here that provides an average 17 percent wage increase over the life of the contract. In addition the contract includes ... more
- September 02, 2010 USW Condemns New Grupo Mexico Offensive on Sonora Miners The United Steelworkers (USW) today condemned Grupo Mexico SAB, Mexico's largest mining company, for a mass firing of workers at its copper smelter in Esqueda, Sonora after the miners rejected a company-imposed union in a vote late last month.
- August 18, 2010 Los Angeles Carwash Workers Win Major Victory On August 17, carwash workers and community and union members of the Community-Labor-Environmental Action Network (CLEAN), rallied at Vermont Hand Wash in support of carwash workers who have been fighting for a voice on the job for more than two and a half years. The event announced the car wash workers' victory against corporate abuse ... more
- July 29, 2010 Federal Judge Makes Correct Call on Arizona Immigration Law Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), released the following statement on today’s injunction to block key provisions of Arizona’s anti-immigration law.
- June 28, 2010 New Report Provides Blueprint for Building Domestic Wind Energy Component Supply Chain According to a report released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), BlueGreen Alliance and the United Steelworkers, the U.S. wind industry can create tens of thousands of additional jobs manufacturing wind turbines and components if the U.S. passes long-term policies that create a stable market for the domestic wind energy supply chain.
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- April 21, 2009 District 12 Director, Robert LaVenture Robert LaVenture was appointed director of District 12 in May, 2009, to succeed Terry Bonds, who retired. Prior to his appointment by the International Executive Board, LaVenture had been an assistant to the director of District 12.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 12.
- October 26, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 10 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify Chris Youngmark of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- October 27, 2009 Downloadable Information These manuals are intended to train international union representatives and local union leaders and provide substantive information that will facilitate understanding of the particular law and its impact on workplaces and unions.
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- April 21, 2009 Welcome to the District 12 Rapid Response Website Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinator in District 12 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
- October 26, 2009 Restoring our Economy and Building a Movement Your local union's Rapid Response network just became more important than ever before. While we've elected a Congress and a President that have promised to work for working families instead of Wall Street, they have inherited the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression.
- October 26, 2009 Rapid Response Links and Information This area contains links for Rapid Resonse activists.
- October 26, 2009 Just the Basics Just the Basics is a Rapid Response is a document to assist locals in recruiting, training and getting your program off the ground.
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- June 12, 2009 Welcome to District 12 Orgainizing Only through collective bargaining can employees improve the working situations for these people, not only on a daily basis but also in what they can provide for the families and their families futures. The information we are providing we think will be helpful in making the career decision about forming a Union in your work place.
- April 21, 2009 District 12 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 12 Organizing Coordinator by calling (253) 351-0511 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- November 05, 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 26, 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 26, 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 Coordinators 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 26, 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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