- June 18, 2013 Bill would use clean energy funds to subsidize refinery operations The ballot proposition to suspend California's global warming law that voters overwhelming rejected in 2010 is back, this time as a bill before the Legislature. The bill, AB26, written by Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla, D-Concord, would give public money from the state's Greenhouse Gas Reductions Fund to pay oil companies for normal repairs and maintenance work to keep their refineries running.
- June 18, 2013 USW Campaign Helps to Save Hawaii Refinery The United Steelworkers (USW) Union applauded the sale today of Tesoro’s Kapolei, Hawaii, refinery, logistics and retail system to Par Petroleum Corporation. "This is wonderful news for our members, their families and the State of Hawaii," said USW International President Leo W. Gerard.
- June 17, 2013 Bay Bridge contractor in line for bonus if new span opens on time The contractor building the Bay Bridge's iconic suspension span will collect a $20 million bonus if it opens to traffic as planned on Sept. 3 - an incentive state lawmakers fear will drive a risky rush to completion.
- June 17, 2013 Bay Bridge: Open new span with or without bolt repairs, experts say Nothing should stop Caltrans from opening the new Bay Bridge on Sept. 3 as planned, say two of the three internationally renowned bridge and seismic engineering experts commissioned to review its construction.
- June 14, 2013 Medix Ambulance Workers Vote to Join USW The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that paramedics and emergency medical technicians employed by Medix Ambulance in Oregon and Washington have voted to join the union and its Health Care Workers Council.
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- April 21, 2009 District 12 Director, Robert LaVenture Robert LaVenture was appointed Director of District 12 in May of 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.
- March 21, 2013 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 12 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.
- May 09, 2013 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 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 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.
- July 28, 2011 USW Local 338 Women of Steel Fight Trade Agreements Women of Steel (WOS) from United Steelworkers (USW) Local Union 338 in Spokane, WA put together a rapid response trade campaign in mid-July. Their goal was to write letters to Congressional representatives and urge them not to support or vote for the pending Columbia or Korea Free Trade agreements.
- July 20, 2011 District 12 Women of Steel Train at USW Local 675 United Steelworkers (USW) Women of Steel members who attended a training program in Carson, CA from June 15-17 at the (USW) Local Union 675 Hall.
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