The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 959 is hosting a lead screening session to educate families in Fayetteville about potentially toxic products and the bad trade policies that are allowing them into our homes. The product screenings at the local union hall is part of the USW's international "Protect Our Kids - Stop Toxic Imports" campaign. Members of the community are invited to bring toys ...more |
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On March 13-14, USW Locals 1013, 2122 and 2210 participated in a Building Power program to jointly prepare for the upcoming bargaining with US Steel. Discussions revolved around how to effectively communicate with all USW members, since our members are our biggest strength. Building Communication & Action Teams (CAT Teams), creating a joint newsletter ...more
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We have good news to report. The solidarity, support and commitment shown that dark and stormy night in the tiny town of Brewton, Alabama by hundreds upon hundreds of you and your fellow USW members has paid off!!! Our sisters and brothers, kicked to the street after an asset sale with no successorship language by Smurfit Stone, have been rehired, their ...more |
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Using the person to person techniques of Rapid Response, District 9 now has 100 percent participation by its locals in the program. District 9 Director Stan Johnson said everyone in the district from the staff to the program’s volunteer state coordinators contacted local union presidents requesting their participation and offering assistance. ...more
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