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Congratulations to Leonas Labenskas of Regina who was the grand prize winner in this mornings Steelworkers “Raising The Roof” raffle draw. Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and helped raise over $6000.00 for the Habitat Steelworker Home.

Pension Trustee (2) positions.

Steel Division Shift & Seniority Committee (2) positions.

Please contact Corey Liebrecht if you would like to put your name forward.

National Directors Update (January 2015) – Ken Neumann and Western Canada Director Stephen Hunt came away from a meeting with RCMP’s Director of National Criminal Investigations with a commitment for further follow up on ways to work with the force on better enforcement of the Westray Law.

“We felt that Chief Superintendent Eric Stubbs understood our campaign and would be prepared to take steps on delivering the message of enforcement,” said Neumann. “Among other things, we stressed the need for better coordination among police, regulatory agencies and Crown attorneys.”

Through Stubbs commitment to follow up on Westray enforcement is encouraging, we need more agencies to sign on and commit to Stop The Killing.

USPA

Sisters & Brothers,

Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that it has been confirmed by the company that the negotiated lump sum payment will be deposited into our members account on Friday January 30, 2015. It was also confirmed that the payment of our COLA from last quarter will be calculated retroactive and also deposited on Friday January 30, 2015.

Solidarity Forever!

Current retiree’s or surviving spouses can expect their bonus payment to be paid on the following dates. March 1st, 2015 and January 2016.

The tentative agree between local 5890 and Evraz has been ratified with 56% approval. Local 6673 Calgary has also accepted the tentative agreement.

Date: Friday January 16th, 2015
Location: Evraz Operations Building
Time: 5am – 8pm

* All bargaining unit members currently covered under the collective bargaining agreement (including probationary employees) are eligible to vote with the exception of temporary supervisors.

Your voice, your future, your vote.

Solidarity!

Sisters and Brothers

As you may be aware, on December 19, 2014 your bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement with the company. We understand that our members are eager to know what is in the tentative agreement. In order to keep all information accurate for the members and to avoid rumors and false information. It is in the best interest for all of us, that particulars of the agreement NOT be released prior to the bargaining committee being able to present it to the membership as a whole in the early new year.

Shortly, the bargaining committee will be receiving a copy from the company containing all of the agreed to proposals that are in the tentative agreement. When the committee receives these agreed to proposals. They will need to be reviewed it for there accuracy. Once that is completed, the committee will then put the agreed to proposals into a handout and a PowerPoint presentation for our members to view at a ratification membership meeting. This process will take time, especially with the holidays upon us.

Your bargaining committee anticipates the ratification membership meeting to be held in early January 2015, with a location yet to be determined. At that time, the tentative agreement will be presented to the members in the form described above. They will then have the opportunity to vote on the tentative agreement at a time and location also yet to be determined. This process Sisters and Brothers allows our membership to receive the correct information as well as giving them the opportunity to ask questions directly to their bargaining committee before voting.

Please note: If you are a probationary employee, you are eligible to vote and you are encouraged to attend all meetings including the ratification meeting.

We would like to close by expressing our sincere thanks to the membership for their patience and outstanding support though out bargaining.

In Solidarity
USW Local 5890
Bargaining Committee

Local 5890/6673

Sisters & Brothers

Since the last meeting that was held on December 16, 2014 your bargaining committee has had further communication with the company. We are pleased to announce to our members that we have reached a Tentative Agreement.
In the meantime, necessary paperwork needs to be completed by both bargaining committees throughout the holiday season.

We anticipate a membership meeting being called early in the New Year.

You’re bargaining committee would like to wish our members and their families a

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season.

Solidarity Forever!

Bargaining Committee
USW 5890 / 6673

Local 5890/6673

CHAIN BARGAINING UPDATE

Sisters & Brothers,

On December 16, 2014 your bargaining committee met with the company to negotiate in Regina. Although some positive gains were made, at the end of the day your bargaining committee was not satisfied that the company’s offer reflected the best interests of our membership and an agreement could not be reached.
Your bargaining committee is committed in bringing back to our member’s the best contract possible. Currently there are no further dates set for negotiating. We will continue to inform the membership with further information as it becomes available.

Our Solidarity Works!

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In Solidarity

Bargaining Committee
USW 5890 / 6673