Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) News
Woman of Steel Nellie Caraballo has high hopes for next generation, continues fight for justice in retirement
When Nellie Caraballo began working for the City of Lorain, Ohio, in 1986, she was in the early stages of rebuilding her life while going through a divorce and serving in the U.S. Army.
From the SOAR President: Tis the Season to Shop and Compare
As most of us on Medicare know, this is the time of the year when we receive those annoying phone calls and mailings trying to get us to join a Medicare Advantage program (Medicare Part C) that will “give us the BEST benefits at little or no cost to us.”
From the SOAR Director: Retirees Have Reason to Celebrate
Throughout 2024, mainly since Labor Day, USW and SOAR members worked tirelessly to ensure our core values were on voters' minds as they prepared to cast their ballots.
From the SOAR Director: USW Retirees and Active Members Hopeful for Continued Progress in 2024 Elections
With the 2024 election fresh in our minds, I thought I’d take this opportunity to take stock of the top legislative and policy victories we’ve secured over the last four years.
From the SOAR Director: What Happens in Washington Matters
In mid-May, Tammie Botelho, a retiree from Bic Corporation and proud member of Local 134L in Milford, Conn., joined dozens of SOAR members and hundreds of rank-and-file Steelworkers for the USW's annual Rapid Response conference in Washington, D.C.
What Happens in Washington Matters
In mid-May, Tammie Botelho, a retiree from Bic Corporation and proud member of USW Local 134L joined dozens of SOAR members and hundreds of rank-and-file Steelworkers for the USW's annual Rapid Response Conference in Washington, D.C.
SOAR is Back!
Unfortunately, COVID-19 caused many of our SOAR chapters to either stop entirely or reduce significantly doing what we do best: dealing face-to-face with people. We're happy to report that the tide has changed!
April Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Read the latest message from SOAR President Bill Pienta on SOAR's three-fold purposes and the USW Your Union, Your Voice campaign.
April Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Beginning in April, USW districts will again hold town hall meetings in locations across the United States. All USW members, retirees, and families are welcome to attend and participate in these important discussions.
February Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
2024 Election Presents Important Decision for SOAR Members, All Retirees
February Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
It’s a New Year, and Something To Think About .
USW Reviewing ATI Pension Annuitization
We're reviewing a plan by ATI to annuitize the pensions of more than 4,000 USW retirees. More...
December Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the November/December SOAR Connection newsletter.
December Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the November/December SOAR Connection newsletter.
October Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the September/October SOAR Connection newsletter.