- July 09, 2010 Labeling China's Currency Undervalued Correct; USW Calls for More Action The U.S. Treasury report issued yesterday designating the Chinese currency as undervalued is a small step in the right direction. The undervalued yuan, also called renminbi, artificially depresses the cost of Chinese products and falsely increases the price of American goods. The resulting lopsided trade has closed American factories and cost American jobs.
- May 17, 2010 Women Unite to Build Corning Family a New Home Dawn Bauman, Local 1000 Women of Steel, clearly remembers years ago, when her sister - newly single and with several small children - was in dire need of a permanent place to live. A Habitat for Humanity project in her community on Long Island provided the answer, and that home became the foundation for a brand-new start in life for the young family.
- April 28, 2010 District 4 Women of Steel Councils Hold Meeting to Plan for Labor 2010 activities On April 26, 2010, the New Jersey and New England Women of Steel Councils held a meeting which took place in Edison, NJ. Maria Alvarez, the New Jersey Council Chair hosted the meeting and District 4 Co-Coordinator Tammie Botelho assisted Maria with the meeting.
- April 14, 2010 Smurfit Stone in North Tonawanda, NY Join Steelworkers On Friday, April 9, the workers at Smurfit Stone Container in North Tonawanda, NY voted 71 to 31 fro Union representations by the United Steelworkers. The victory brings the number of USW workers at Smurfit Stone to 5,600 nationwide.
- April 12, 2010 Steelworker Travels to El Salvador with Power in Community Alliances (PICA) This February I had the opportunity to travel to El Salvador with Power in Community Alliances (PICA), of Bangor Maine. PICA has a sister city relation with the village of Carasque, located in the mountains. They have worked with the community on rebuilding and community organizing necessary after their civil war.
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- April 21, 2009 District 4 Director, Bill Pienta William J. Pienta was appointed District 4 Director by the International Executive Board on May 1, 2004, and elected by acclamation to a full term as District Director in 2005. He serves on the union's Corning Negotiating Committee.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 4.
- October 06, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 4 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.
- October 07, 2009 Steelworkers Council of Public Employees Steelworkers Council of Public Employees (Scope) Mission is to identify, sponsor and support legislation to protect the rights and jobs of public sector employees To promote public policy for the benefit of all public sector employees ... more
- December 17, 2009 USW Courses and Training Descriptions This section the features about various training and courses offered by the United Steelworkers.
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- 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 Coordinator in District 4 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
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- April 21, 2009 District 4 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 4 Organizing Coordinator by calling (716) 565-1720 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 07, 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 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 Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- October 07, 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.
- October 07, 2009 Women of Steel in District 4 Participate in United Way Day of Caring On June 24, a team of United Steelworker (USW) women from Local 1000 participated on an all-day project at a Women's shelter as part of a United Way Day of Caring in Corning, New York.
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