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: March 16, 2020
In this issue: list of cancelled USW events due to Coronavirus; information for Workers' Memorial Day; details on a fire at International Paper in Rome, Ga., and more.
Monday Morning Minute: March 9, 2020
In this issue: Fatality alert at Local 2-94; how a new NLRB decision impacts the USW; coronavirus information and resources; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: March 2, 2020
In this issue: Incident alerts at local 9542 and 801; details on master agreement extension at Essity; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: Feb. 24, 2020
In this issue: New local agreement at Huhtamaki; highlights from the IP mills council meeting; recall notice from Textron Specialized Vehicles; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: Feb. 17, 2020
In this issue: Reminder to take 'Your Union. Your Voice.' Survey; link to an updated paper page on the USW's website; info on an OSHA fatality investigation; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Feb. 12, 2020
In this issue: incident alert from New Johnsonville, Tenn., Georgia; USW Paper Sector engages in policy impacting our jobs; more than 70% of Americans say they would be in a union if they could; and more!
Monday Morning Minute: Feb. 3, 2020
In this issue: Incident Alert from Kalamazoo, Mich.; press conference held at Marcal Paper one year after massive fire; Local 1915 Unit 2 holds first Next Gen meeting; and the latest safety and industry news.
Monday Morning Minute: Jan. 27, 2020
In this issue: incident alert from Cedar Springs, Georgia; Essity Council achieved a big win; Essity Barton mill’s Women of Steel Committee win Ameristar Engagement Award; and more!
Monday Morning Minute: Jan. 20, 2020
In this issue: Info on the Clearwater Lewiston and USW Local 1567 ratifications; a hazard alert involving a forklift; and the latest from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Jan. 13, 2020
In this issue: Tell us what matters to you as part of Your Union. Your Voice. campaign; learn more about Vets of Steel program; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: Jan. 6, 2020
In this issue: USW supports RECYCLE Act of 2019; safety update from 2019; and more.
Monday Morning Minute: Dec. 16, 2019
In this issue: Paper workers honored with Jefferson Award; the USW supports adoption of improved USMCA; stop use notice for Crosby Products Shackles; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Dec. 9, 2019
In this issue: PIUMPF Pension Plan, action required; 2019 OSHA winter weather preparedness resources; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Dec. 2, 2019
In this issue: Fatality alert from Local 4-75 in Gorham, N.H.; details from the contract ratification at Local 819 and Local 27; and the latest in safety and industry news.
Monday Morning Minute: Nov. 25, 2019
In this issue: Job training grants for GP locations; flame arrestor report; safety updates and industry news.
Monday Morning Minute: Nov. 18, 2019
In this issue: Mourning Director LaVenture, the dangers of digital screen time, safety updates and paper industry news.
Monday Morning Minute: Nov. 11, 2019
In this issue: IP Bargaining news, safety updates, info on candy wrappers; and the latest news from the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Nov. 4, 2019
In this issue: Incident alert from Gorham Paper and Tissue; details from the PCA renewal bargaining meeting and IP bargaining summit; highlights from the IndustriALL sticker action; and the latest news from the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: October 28, 2019
In this issue: watch the moving video that highlights the unity and hope shown during the Luke Mill closure; info on a recall of carabiners; and the latest news from the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: October 21, 2019
Inside this issue: Details on the closing of a Kimberly-Clark tissue plant in Argentina; highlights from a safety training at Local 10-701; and the latest industry news.