If you are interested in becoming a First Responder in the Tubular Division please read the following memo the Company Medical Dept. has put out.
We Are A Union That Works
2nd Quarter 2014 Profit Sharing
The 2nd Quarter, 2014 profit sharing amount resulted in a payout of $.96 per eligible hour and it will be deposited into your bank account on August 1, 2014 or sent to Great West Life to be deposited into your designated account based upon your election.
Locals 5890 & 6673 Bargaining Up-Date
Your Bargaining Committee has wrapped up seven days of local bargaining which brings this portion of bargaining to a conclusion. The Company has so far been receptive to the position and proposals of the Union. We have been making positive progress. However there are outstanding proposals that will now be moved to main table. Continue reading Locals 5890 & 6673 Bargaining Up-Date
Protect Yourself By Reporting Injuries & Filing WCB Claims
It has recently come to the attention of your local Executive that members who have sustained an injury on the job are being advised by certain Company representatives not to file or they do not have to file a Workers Compensation Claim or WCB claim that they are commonly referred too. This is misleading and against your rights! Continue reading Protect Yourself By Reporting Injuries & Filing WCB Claims
Arbitrational Decision On Substance Testing
A favorable decision was recently awarded by an arbitrator after a grievance was subsequently filed on behalf of a member of this local regarding a post incident screening test for drugs and alcohol.
Read the case file and decision by Arbitrator Kenneth A Stevenson, Q.C. here
Membership Meeting Reminder
The monthly membership meeting will be held on May 26 as the regular meeting date (third Monday of each month) fell on a statutory holiday.
Place: Regina Union Center (12th & Angus)
Time: 7:30 PM
Steelworkers Mourn Lynn Williams
Steelworkers across the continent today are mourning the passing of Lynn Williams. One of North America’s most influential and respected labour leaders of the 20th century, Williams, 89, died Sunday in Toronto.
Williams served as International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) from 1983 to 1994. He was the first Canadian labour leader elected president of a major international trade union. He led the Steelworkers union through one of its most difficult and turbulent periods, amidst dramatic industrial restructuring and upheaval in the 1980s and 1990s. He developed new bargaining techniques and played a leading role in the structural readjustment of the North American steel industry.
Lynn Russell Williams joined the Steelworkers in the late 1940s while working at the John Inglis factory in Toronto. He rose through the union’s ranks and served more than two decades in elected positions on the USW’s International Executive board, including Ontario Director and International Secretary. He was the first union leader to hold executive leadership roles with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
During his tenure as USW International president, Williams founded the Steelworkers’ Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) to harness the power and influence of union pensioners. SOAR has grown into a force of labour, political and social justice activism in Canada and the U.S.
Williams was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2005. In 2007 the City of Toronto named a street in his honour, in the redeveloped former industrial neighbourhood where he began his career.
A private funeral service for Williams’ immediate family is planned. A date will be announced in the near future for a memorial service for friends, union members and the public.
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Local 5890/6673 Bargaining Up-Date 2014
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
The Bargaining Committees of Local 5890, Regina, and Local 6673, Calgary once again gathered for two days in Regina this week. At the conclusion of those meetings, both committees have now finalized their local and common non-monetary proposals. As the process continues to move forward, as a whole, the committees focus will now be on preparing monetary proposals. With three months remaining until both collective agreements expire, the committees are on schedule and committed to bargaining strong, fair agreements.
Your Local Bargaining Committees are committed to keeping you informed and updated.
In Solidarity!
Bargaining Committees 5890/6673
USW Statement on Western Forest Products Tragedy
30 APRIL 2014 | STATEMENT
“On behalf of United Steelworkers members across the country, Director Stephen Hunt and I extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of the two workers killed and the two workers seriously injured at Western Forest Products today in Nanaimo, B.C.,” said Ken Neumann, USW National Director.
“We are shocked and saddened by this terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured and in hospital today, as we struggle to understand what happened,” Neumann said.
“Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters at the sawmill, members of United Steelworkers Local 1-1937, as well as to the entire Nanaimo community. We should not have to mourn again so soon after recognizing all workers killed or injured on the job, as we did on Monday, the National Day of Mourning,” said Hunt, USW Western Canada Director.
The United Steelworkers Emergency Response Team is on the scene, responding to this tragedy and offering support to the workers, families and community.
Local 5890 Statement:
On behalf of this local and it’s members. I want to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families, our Brothers & Sisters at the mill and the community who are grieving after this troubling and senseless act of violence in the workplace.
Corey Liebrecht, President
Profit Sharing Q1 2014
The 1st Quarter, 2014 profit sharing amount resulted in a payout of $1.31 per eligible hour
and it will be deposited into your bank account on April 30, 2014 or sent to Great West Life
to be deposited into your designated account based upon your election.
Local 5890 & 6673
Respecting Our Past, Securing Our Future
Bargaining Up-Date 2014
Dear Brother/Sister,
The Bargaining Committees of Local 5890, Regina, and Local 6673, Calgary gathered for two days in Regina last week to continue to discuss and prepare for bargaining with the main focus for the group being proposals.
Some excellent discussions were held between both locals as we work towards building on a Collective Agreement that will continue to be strong and fair once the bargaining process has been completed. Again, we are asking for your full support of both Bargaining Committees and for our issues that we will be brought forward during this process. At this point and time, there has been no specific date set for bargaining to begin.
Also taking place early last week, members from both of the Local’s Communication Action Teams (CAT) held a one day training session in Regina. There was a high level of energy, participation and sharing of ideas between the CAT teams. This will certainly be very beneficial to all of us as these members will play an important role during the upcoming negotiations.
You’re Bargaining Committees are committed to keeping you informed and updated.
In Solidarity!
Local Bargaining Committees 5890/6673
Recent Habitat For Humanity Donations
A special thanks to the following for their support of Habitat for Humanity “Steelworker House”.
USW Local 8883 Saskatoon – $250.00
USW Local 6717 Weyburn – $2000.00
CUPE Local 4777 Prince Albert – $500.00
RWDSU Local 955 Yorkton – $500.00
University Of Saskatchewan Faculty Association – $250.00
Locals 5890 & 6673
Bargaining Up-Date
STAND UP-FIGHT BACK
The Bargaining Committees of both Locals 5890, Regina, and Local 6673, Calgary spent a few days in Regina last week discussing and preparing for bargaining later this year.
USW District 3 Director, Steve Hunt was with us for the first day and Staff Representatives, Keith Turcotte and Sonny Rioux work with us as well.
Our bargaining committees participated in a bargaining training session along with some great discussions, which conclude with each LOCAL UNION pledging SOLIDARITY well into the future.
As we progress and get closer to meeting the Employer, at the bargaining table, support for your Bargaining Committees and for our issues will contribute to our success. In addition, some of you may be called on to assist your Local union during the bargaining process. We look forward to working with all of you.
Your Bargaining Committees are committed to keeping you informed.
Remember Solidarity Works
In Solidarity!
Your Bargaining Committee
26th Annual SFL Youth Summer Camp
Once again the local has three (3) openings to sponsor your son or daughter at this camp. Please review the details below and return the application form to the USW office at 26-395 Park St. Regina SK. ASAP. *Spots are not guaranteed and fill quickly for this. We encourage you to act fast to secure yours*
This six day camp focuses on issues relevant to young people. The SFL
Summer Camp addresses challenges facing youth including social justice and equality issues. It combines learning with cooperative recreation activities and lots
of guaranteed fun!
Young people between the ages of 13-16 who are daughters and sons of union
members are eligible to attend.
Stronger Together
Our union has a proud history and is forged in tradition that we are all privileged to carry on.
The past few years have been among the most exciting — and the most challenging in our 70 plus years.
We’ve come through a lot. We’ve accomplished a lot. And we have so much more to do.
Through it all — the good times and the bad times — one thing has been proven over and over: we are stronger together.
Prairie School For Union Women 2014
This intensive four day school is open to women who are long time activists or women just starting to get involved in the union who wish to develop their personal and leadership skills and build solidarity among other working women in a sharing and supportive environment. Continue reading Prairie School For Union Women 2014
Profit Sharing 4th Quarter 2013
The Company had announced profit sharing of $1.31 per eligible hour to a maximum of 520 hours. The Company has stated they intend to have it paid on Feb 28 in either members normal pay or a DPSP
United SteelWorker killed in mine near Saskatoon, facility shut down for investigation
USW 2014 Scholarship
A great opportunity for your kids, grand kids or yourself as a Union activist. Information is now available by going to the Good And Welfare tab at the top of the page.
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Bullying At Work Is Harassment
Bullying is real, unwanted aggressive behavior that involves real or perceived power imbalance and is a occupational hazard that can affect your health and make your workplace toxic. Workplace bullying includes (but is not limited to) social isolation, rumors, personal attacks, verbal or physical aggression, over-monitoring of ones work and even withholding information necessary for work.
Are you experiencing or have witnessed harassment and/or bullying in the workplace?
Stand up and say something. It is the responsibility of everyone who experiences bullying to SPEAK UP and STOP IT! Make it very clear to the bully that their actions are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Report any incidents to your immediate supervisor. It is their responsibility to take action and respond immediately to any complaint.
Contact your local Union Anti-Harassment Rep. These are members that have been trained to facilitate confidential dialogue in a safe, respectful manner. They can discuss what is happening, providing advice, support and options on how to take action.
Filing a formal complaint is not pleasant but a reality at times. Human Rights Code based discrimination complaints (e.g., harassment based on sex, sexual orientation, race, age, disability) would proceed through the employers internal complaint process as laid out in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Members have the right to Union representation throughout the complaints procedure. If the complaint is not resolved satisfactory or there is inaction, then a grievance can be filed by the Union.
*There can be no retaliation or reprisal against any worker who brings forward a concern or complaint.
Local Anti-Harassment Reps:
Ned Donaldson – Mike Smith – Corey Liebrecht – Ed Racette – Mike Day
In Solidarity!
USW District 3 Partners For Life Program
This year the USW District 3 HSE Committee is pledging to donate a minimum of 100 litres of blood. You can help.
To join our Partners For Life Team and have all your donations count towards our annual lifesaving goal of 100, please go to:
www.blood.ca/joinpartnersforlife and use PFL ID# UNIT 013969
Fun Fact to share: Every blood donation saves three lives because each donation is split into its three components – red blood cells, platelets and plasma – so a single donation will go to three hospital patients. When you consider that one person can have such a huge impact, it’s easy to imagine what the entire District 3 team can do!
*Individual Booking Process:
Please call 1.888.2.DONATE (1.888.236.6283) to book an appointment, and review questions and eligibility inquires.
Did you know that one in two Canadians will need blood in their lifetime?
Donating Blood
By donating blood, we can help cancer patients, premature babies, accident/injury victims, people undergoing surgery and transplants, as well as those suffering from blood diseases, burns and shock. A patient suffering from cancer can use up to eight units of blood a week in their treatment! The need for blood never stops, and you, and your team, can help.
Donor Eligibility
Canadian Blood Services has screening criteria for all blood donors, in place for the safety of the blood system.
Basic Requirements for Donating Blood
1. First time donors must be between the ages of 17 and 61
2. Donors must weigh at least 110 lbs
3. ID is required
4. You must wait 6 months to donate after having a piercing or tattoo
5. If you’ve travelled outside of North America within the past year, please call our toll free line, and speak to a clinic nurse to make sure you did not travel to what we consider a ‘malaria risk area’. 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283)
For additional eligibility questions, please call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visit www.blood.ca