Steelworkers in this sector work on water, sewer and utility lines, as well as in residential plumbing, heating and air conditioning. They make pipe for the oil and gas industries as well as parts for the green energy economy, including windmills and solar panels. They make internal combustion engines, steam engines and hydraulic turbines.
In this issue: updates from Steel, Paper and Oil Bargaining, a highlight of Local Union 419M whose members make Fiestaware; a recap of the 2018 Rapid Response Conference; an update on the lockout of Local Unions 12012 and 12003 at National Grid; and more.
Allan McDougall, program coordinator for the USW’s Emergency Response Team, will host the program which will feature true stories from union members who have triumphed over addiction, mental health issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The local began doing Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training in 1989, and in the last seven years has conducted OSHA, safety representative and industrial hygiene training with the help of the USWTMC and contractors.
