Monday Morning Minute
Monday Morning Minute is a weekly electronic newsletter that reports on safety issues, collective bargaining in the paper sector, organizing, arbitrations, community work, political work, and labor history.
Monday Morning Minute: Oct. 7, 2019
In this issue: information on an incident alert at a Georgia-Pacific plant in Florida; details on the new contract ratified by local 731 and 988; how you can participate in a global safety action; and the latest news from the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Sept. 30, 2019
In this issue: Highlights from the GP, IP and Graphic Packaging council meetings; recap of a incident investigation class in District 2; and the latest news from the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Sept. 23, 2019
In this issue: Details for upcoming council meetings; recap of Domtar joint labor-management safety conference; an update on the containerboard market; and more news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Sept. 16, 2019
In this issue: a recap of how the paper industry was included in the USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference and the latest news from the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: September 9, 2019
In this issue: Three locals recently ratified a new agreement, the Heath, Safety and Environment app is live, and mill were idled but undamaged from Hurricane Dorian
Monday Morning Minute: September 2, 2019
In this issue: Highlights from a District 2 train-the-trainer course; info on an incident involving a scissor lift; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: August 26, 2019
In this issue: Highlights from the PCA Council meeting; details on an arbitration win at Local 7-706; and the latest safety and industry news.
Monday Morning Minute: August 19, 2019
In this issue: WestRock solidarity tour continues; details from a successorship win at Orchard Mill; former paper worker Roy Houseman named as USW's Legislative Director; and the latest safety and industry news.
Monday Morning Minute: August 12, 2019
In this issue: Pictures from the WestRock/RTS Packaging sticker action; an organizing win in District 9; Local 819 ratifies new agreement; an explosion kills worker at non-union facility in Louisiana; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: August 5, 2019
In this issue: The USW's latest action on trade in uncoated paper; details on the tentative agreement with Ahlstrom-Munksjo; an update on a stop use and product recall; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: July 29, 2019
In this issue: Highlights from the IP Renewal Bargaining Summit; tours continue at WestRock locals with contracts expiring in 2020; and the latest safety and industry updates.
Monday Morning Minute: July 22, 2019
In this issue: Highlights from a visit to Locals 608 and 712; non-union multi-wall packaging location fined for serious safety violations; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: July 15, 2019
In this issue: a message from Laura Donovan about her visit to a local box shop; highlights from a member visit to Capitol Hill lobbying for support for the Butch-Lewis Act; a reminder on Emergency Response Team protocol; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: July 8, 2019
In this issue: Recap of the appreciation day event held at the Luke, Maryland, Verso Mill that recently closed after 131 years; link to the USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference schedule-at-a-glance; the latest from the paper industry and more.
Monday Morning Minute: July 1, 2019
In this issue: Information on the graduates from the WestRock Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program; important council and conference hotel details; the latest from the paper industry and more.
Monday Morning Minute: June 24, 2019
In this issue: WestRock council coordinates actions for a new master agreement; Graphic Packaging agreed to restore eligibility for disability retirement benefits; the Tony Mazzocchi Center has been awarded grant money; and the latest in the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: June 17, 2019
In this issue: Info for the Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, Graphic Packaging council meetings; details for the Paper Sector breakout at the health and safety conference; highlights from the PCA Michigan regional Box Safety Meeting; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: June 10, 2019
In this issue: A heartfelt message from a member who's paper plant in Luke, Maryland, closed in May; highlights from the USW and Domtar working groups; an update on legislation that would protect pensions; and the latest from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: June 3, 2019
In this issue: Changes in leadership at the USW; Domtar Master extension ratified; resources to prevent heat-related illness; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: May 27, 2019
In this issue: A recap from the IP Benefits Committee Meeting; USW International President Leo W. Gerard honors a victim's memory on Workers Memorial Day; and the latest news from the paper industry.