Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) News
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.
SOAR Story: Gary Gaines, Chapter 7-34-2
Gary Gaines' SOAR story
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.
April Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the March-April SOAR Connection newsletter.
Pension Benefits Are Not Only Critical to Retirees but to the Overall Economy
Click here to read a message for Steelworker retirees from Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach that originally appeared in the January-February issue of SOAR Connection.
February Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the January-February SOAR Connection newsletter.
February Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the January-February SOAR Connection newsletter.
USW Staff Surprise SOAR Member at Ceremony Honoring Community Service
At the USW's ceremony last December honoring the 2018 USW Jefferson Award winners, Marc Scott, the USW 2018 Champion Volunteer from SOAR, was surprised with a donation of more than 200 young adult books for his program "Olivia's Books."
SOAR Executive Board Member Reacts to Government Shutdown
Click to read more from District 13 SOAR Executive Board Member John Patrick on the government shutdown.