The United Steelworkers are committed to grooming the next generation of activists and leaders to ensure a sustainable future for the labor movement.
08/10/2022
Committee members assisting:
Iron Producing: Stana Krause
3SP: Amanda Bridges
SDF: Melody Brawley
Security Services: Cynthia Gipson
Safety: Kaabala Stenshaug & Martha Ortega
Cleaning Services & Utilities: Cindy Moneta
South Chicago Rail: Christie Burton
Safety Kleen: Eddie Esparza
Coating: we need a volunteer to assist please contact Melody.
All are welcomed to submit recipes and purchase books!
03/04/2022
š°EASTER CANDY DRIVEš£
THE WOMEN OF STEEL IS COLLECTING INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FUN-SIZED CANDY/ CASH DONATIONS FOR A STEELWORKER FAMILY EASTER EVENT
DONATIONS NEEDED BY 3/21
Can drop of at the hall or to a WOS member
Blast Furnace: Stana Krause
SDF/ 3SP: Melody Brawley
Vac Svcs: Cindy Moneta
Safety: Martha Ortega
Safety Kleen: Eddie Esparza
No unwrapped candy please, we will be stuffing easter eggs for distribution to 1011 steelworker kids. š£
10/19/2021
Some great education opportunities available online. Sign up and reserve your class spot early!
Parade Update:
Our Parade entry number is 28, our staging area is Plaza Lanes Bowling Alley. For those walking with us, your parking area will be in the shopping center in front of the bowling alley next to Pizza Hut! See you Monday!
08/31/2021
Just a reminder the Parade is Monday!!! Come out, bring the family and have some fun!
08/15/2021
Getting ready to hit the road! Donāt miss our first stop at Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana! Sign up here - http://usw.to/3vo
07/20/2021
Got 3 minutes? Take the time to email your senators to help protect union jobs and the right to organize without fear of retaliation!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-to-pass-the-pro-act-2?source=direct_link&
The PRO Act ensures that employers cannot:
*Fire and permanently replace workers who are on strike.
*Lock out, suspend or withhold work from employees to stop them from striking.
*Tell employees that they are independent contractors when they are actually employees.
*Force employees to attend anti-union messaging meetings.
*Change work conditions, pay, or benefits while negotiating a union contract.
*Force employees to waive their right to collective and class legal action.
*Prohibit employees from using work computers for collective action.
Tell the Senate to Pass the PRO Act! The PRO Act is Back! Itās time to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. The PRO Act will: Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law. Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue...