Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) News
SOAR Story: Jim Bickhart, District 4 President of SOAR Chapter 4-1
Jim served as a USW District 4 SOAR Coordinator for a number of years, and was elected to the SOAR Int’l. Executive Board at the 2008 SOAR Conference.
September Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the September-October SOAR Connection newsletter.
September Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the September-October SOAR Connection newsletter.
As summer ends, other journeys begin at district Women of Steel leadership trainings
While the end-of-summer heat pressed on throughout the Midwest, two more groups of Steelworkers turned up the dial on their activism by completing the Women’s Leadership Course this past August.
SOAR Story: Andres "Andy" Rosas, District 13 SOAR Executive Board Member
July Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the July-August SOAR Connection newsletter.
July Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the July-August SOAR Connection newsletter.
USW@Work: Volume 14, Issue 2
In this issue: Construction starts this summer on a new factory to build Firestone race car tires; USW members urge Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to protect distressed multiemployer pension plans; highlight of Local 366; and more.
SOAR Story: Roger Holmstrom, President SOAR Chapter 33-5, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
"SOAR has made a positive difference in my life; allowing me to keep in touch with some of my Brothers and Sisters from the mines and to help our retirees and our union whenever and however I can."
May Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the May-June SOAR Connection newsletter.
Retiree Helps Fellow Nuclear Workers Apply for Cancer Assistance in Oregon
Over several years, Garry Steffy has led the charge in spreading the word about a special government compensation program for those exposed to radiation while working on the U.S. nuclear weapons program.
May Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the May-June SOAR Connection newsletter.
Corporate Greed at its Worst
Click to read coverage of GM plant closings from Alliance for American Manufacturing's Jeff Bonior that originally appeared in the March-April 2018 Issue of SOAR Connection.
New NAFTA Language Cannot be Approved in its Current Form
Click here to read a message for Steelworker retirees from Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach that originally appeared in the March-April issue of SOAR Connection.
April Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the March-April SOAR Connection newsletter.