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Stat Facts: June 25, 2019
Read more about the latest bargaining news in the health care sector in this week's edition of Stat Facts.
USW 3M Shareholder Proposal on Limiting CEO Pay Gains More Support
For the second year in a row, the USW introduced a proposal at 3M’s annual meeting to highlight this increase and suggest that the company consider the pay grades and/or salary ranges of its employees when setting target amounts for CEO compensation.
Local 727’s Union Sign Shows USW Pride
Click to read more about how Local 727's new sign brought members together to show unity and pride.
Evonik Deer Park, Texas, Workers Negotiate Contract Improvements
It took only a week for the USW Local 13-1-10 Evonik unit in Deer Park, Texas, to negotiate a four-year agreement that raised wages, increased benefits and returned contracted work to the bargaining unit.
Stat Facts: June 17, 2019
Read more about recent negotiations with Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerset, N.J. and the next steps for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.
Solvay Locals Settle Contracts, Begin Resolving Health and Safety Concerns
Three USW contracts have been settled this year thanks to a change in Solvay’s North American industrial relations team.
Middle Georgia BASF Locals Use Building Power Training to Strengthen Communication Ahead of Negotiations
Locals 9-237, 9-237-1 and 9-2333 in Middle Georgia are using the Building Power training they received April 4-5 to strengthen their communication with their membership ahead of bargaining with BASF Corporation in September.
New contract for mail-in pharmacy workers at Express Scripts
After going five years with no wage increases, members of Local units 993 and 993-01 in North Huntingdon, Pa., have won major improvements in their latest contract with mail-in pharmaceutical giant Express Scripts.
Portsmouth Site Undergoes Changes
The former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site in Ohio, has weathered a wave of changes, including a possible new contractor, employee buyouts, an on-site waste disposal facility and the election of a former local union president.
The Oilworker: June 2019
In this issue: ESSO/UGL dispute in Australia continues past 700 days; IndustriALL demands shell address violations in supply chain; and the latest news from the oil industry.
SOAR Story: Roger Holmstrom, President SOAR Chapter 33-5, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
"SOAR has made a positive difference in my life; allowing me to keep in touch with some of my Brothers and Sisters from the mines and to help our retirees and our union whenever and however I can."
International President Gerard Talks Union Leadership Changes and the Fights Ahead with Leslie Marshall
USW International President Leo Gerard spoke with The Leslie Marshall Show this week about the leadership transitions that will be taking place within the union this summer as well as about the many issues he has tackled throughout his tenure.
Stat Facts: Members overcome tough negotiations in contract win at ARH
USW members ratified a new three-year contract that covers about 2,200 workers at nine Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) locations in eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia.
Districts 12 and 13 rally for a FAIR CONTRACT NOW at Mexico Gas Summit
District 13 showed what solidarity is all about in San Antonio on Wednesday, turning out in force to support our contract campaign at Asarco.
May Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the May-June SOAR Connection newsletter.
Retiree Helps Fellow Nuclear Workers Apply for Cancer Assistance in Oregon
Over several years, Garry Steffy has led the charge in spreading the word about a special government compensation program for those exposed to radiation while working on the U.S. nuclear weapons program.
Gerard retirement among leadership changes
Our union today announced changes in its leadership as a result of a series of retirements. Click here for more.
May Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the May-June SOAR Connection newsletter.
USW Local 7898 Supports Smalls for Georgetown City Council
USW District 9 and Local 7898, Georgetown Steel located in Georgetown, SC is proud to support City Councilman Clarence Smalls.
Stat Facts: District 6 Health Care Activists Mobilize in Canada and Prepare for More Action
The District 6 Health Care Council convened in Ottawa last week for their bi-annual meeting and to rally in the streets in support of improving conditions for the nation’s thousands of health care workers.