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: Aug. 13, 2018
In this issue: the latest news and safety updates from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: Aug. 6, 2018
In this issue: a note from International Vice President of the Paper Sector; Paper Conference Presentations now available; Tissue Sector history; a safety update; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: July 30, 2018
In this issue: How the USW is working with Kimberly-Clark to negotiate a deal that would preserve good jobs; USW Essity Council convenes meeting with employer; a safety update; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: July 23, 2018
In this issue: A recap of the 2018 Paper Bargaining Conference; the USW's efforts to protect pensions, including those in the PACE Industry Union-Management Pension Fund (PIUMPF); and the latest from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: July 16, 2018
In this issue: new Cascades facility workers to be part of Local 381; an article from the New York Times about the history of cardboard boxes; and the latest safety and industry news.
Monday Morning Minute: July 9, 2018
In this issue: There's still time to register for the Paper Bargaining Conference; USW Retiree wins top Jefferson Award; how more corporations are recognizing sustainable features of paper-based products; and safety and industry updates.
Monday Morning Minute: July 2, 2018
In this issue: how the USW helped eliminate involuntary lay-offs in Ohio; top videos from OSHA, a recap of the Domtar Safety Conference; and the latest in the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: June 26, 2018
In this issue: a provision to protect paper prescription labels; Leanna Foster represents the paper sector at UNI Global Union 5th World Congress; emerging safety concerns in process industry facilities; Safety Switch recall; and the industry's latest.
Monday Morning Minute: June 18, 2018
In this issue: registration reminder for the Paper Bargaining Conf.; paper workers take action in Indonesia and Peru; highlights from a BBC report on benefits of using paper over technology; recap of recent safety training; and the latest in the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: June 11, 2018
In this issue: PCA and Domtar updates; how newspaper can break through the fake news; safe practices for hot work from the U.S. CSB; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: June 4, 2018
In this issue: the latest in our efforts for fair trade; more interesting facts about paper -- this time about cardboard shipping boxes; work continues on development of critical hazard curriculum; and the latest from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: May 28, 2018
In this issue: California steelworkers show solidarity with District 4 paper workers; looking back on an important event in U.S. Labor History; a round up of events from Workers' Memorial Week; and the latest news in the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: May 21, 2018
In this issue: reminder to register for the Paper Sector Bargaining Conference; the USW's statement on the latest EPA rollbacks on chemical disaster regulations; a hazard alert; and an update on the status of the Chemical Safety Board.
Monday Morning Minute: May 14, 2018
In this issue: highlights from paper council meetings that took place last week; a hazard alert for a fatal accident involving a log truck; and an update on the latest news in the industry.
Monday Morning Minute: May 7, 2018
In this issue: WestRock Council participates in global alliance action day; Local 880 completes two-day safety workshop; hazard alert for chain wheel operated valve; and an industry update.
Monday Morning Minute: April 30, 2018
In this issue: A brief overview of the IP Benefits Committee meetings; why so many people love printing on paper; details about a hard hat recall; and an industry update.
Monday Morning Minute: April 23, 2018
In this issue: The latest on our work to protect Kimberly-Clark jobs in Wisconsin; information about this year's Workers Memorial Day; and the latest news from the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: April 16, 2018
In this issue: An update on recent trade legislation; recap of New View presentation at the 2018 Health, Safety and Environment Conference; an industry update; and some handy lists of paper-based products.
Monday Morning Minute: April 9, 2018
In this issue: Council meeting reminders for GP, IP and Graphic Packaging; PCA Mills honored with award at 2018 Health, Safety and Environment Conference; and the latest in the paper industry.
Monday Morning Minute: April 2, 2018
In this issue: Safety alerts from locals 395 and 9-0738; tips for local union elections; a brief history of the paper industry in Wisconsin; recap from the 2018 HSE Conference; info for 2018 Workers' Memorial Day; and an industry update.