- July 07, 2010 Steelworkers' Strike at Omnova Having a Significant Impact, CEO Admits As management at Omnova Solutions (NYSE: OMN) reported record profits for the second quarter, company CEO Kevin McMullen was forced to admit that an ongoing strike by the United Steelworkers (USW) is projected to have a significant impact on the company's bottom line.
- June 15, 2010 Steelworkers Reject Century Aluminum's offer at Hawesville; Continue Bargaining Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 9423 rejected a final contract offer from Century Aluminum yesterday by a secret ballot vote of 443 to 2, sending a strong message to management that terms of the offer fell short of expectations and that the union membership will not be intimidated into accepting a bad deal. Click here for more.
- May 07, 2010 Local 9423 Rejects Inadequate Offer From Century Aluminum at Hawesville, Ky. Local 9423 of the United Steelworkers (USW) today announced that a contract offer made to the union by Century Aluminum at the Hawesville, Ky., plant has been resoundingly defeated in a vote of the membership.
- March 31, 2010 USW Calls for Fairness at Pregis' Protective Packaging's Wurtland Facility The United Steelworkers (USW) today condemned Pregis' Protective Packaging for unilaterally and illegally implementing the company's "last, best and final offer" at its Wurtland, Ky. Facility. The USW challenged the company to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith a fair contract.
- February 17, 2010 USW Takes Court Action to Restore Health Care for Ravenswood Retirees A hearing will be held tomorrow at the U.S. District Court in Charleston, W.Va. to hear a complaint filed by the United Steelworkers (USW) union against Century Aluminum seeking the restoration of retiree health care benefits for those who worked at the company’s Ravenswood plant.
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- April 21, 2009 District 8 Director, Ernest R. "Billy" Thompson Ernest R. "Billy" Thompson is serving his third term as Director of District 8. He was first elected to that post in November 1997, re-elected in 2001, and re-elected by acclamation in 2005.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 8.
- October 16, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 8 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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- 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 8 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
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- April 21, 2009 District 8 Organizing Coordinators None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 8 Organizing Coordinators by calling the numbers below 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 16, 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 Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- October 16, 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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