- February 25, 2010 Announcing the 2010 Philip Murray Memorial Scholarships One scholarship, each with a value of $1,500.00, is to be made available for use in the freshman year at any accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Scholarships will be awarded in May 2010 by the Existence and Educational Council, United Steelworkers (USW), District 12.
- January 19, 2010 United Steelworkers District 12 Sixth District Conference United Steelworkers District 12 Sixth District Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina, 1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA from Tuesday, March 9, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010.
- December 18, 2009 NEW VIDEO: USW President on direction of health reform: 'I'm angry as hell' USW International President Leo Gerard appeared on MSNBC and expressed the anger many Steelworkers are feeling about how the health insurance reform debate is going. Click here to watch and to find out how you can fight back.
- December 01, 2009 USW Continues to Push for Trade Law Enforcement The United Steelworkers (USW) today called for a final countervailing duty and a preliminary anti-dumping duty to be placed on dumped and subsidized Chinese pipe imports commonly known as oil country tubular goods (OCTG) before the six-member U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
- November 20, 2009 How Americans Can Buy American How Americans Can Buy American is filled with extensive lists of virtually every imaginable brand of food or household item, complete with up-to-date information on where each company is based. How Americans Can Buy American is a solid, serviceable ... more
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- April 21, 2009 District 12 Director, Robert LaVenture Robert LaVenture was appointed director of District 12 in May, 2009, to succeed Terry Bonds, who retired. Prior to his appointment by the International Executive Board, LaVenture had been an assistant to the director of District 12.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 12.
- October 26, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 10 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify Chris Youngmark of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- October 27, 2009 Downloadable Information These manuals are intended to train international union representatives and local union leaders and provide substantive information that will facilitate understanding of the particular law and its impact on workplaces and unions.
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- April 21, 2009 Welcome to the District 12 Rapid Response Website Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinator in District 12 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
- October 26, 2009 Restoring our Economy and Building a Movement Your local union's Rapid Response network just became more important than ever before. While we've elected a Congress and a President that have promised to work for working families instead of Wall Street, they have inherited the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression.
- October 26, 2009 Rapid Response Links and Information This area contains links for Rapid Resonse activists.
- October 26, 2009 Just the Basics Just the Basics is a Rapid Response is a document to assist locals in recruiting, training and getting your program off the ground.
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- June 12, 2009 Welcome to District 12 Orgainizing Only through collective bargaining can employees improve the working situations for these people, not only on a daily basis but also in what they can provide for the families and their families futures. The information we are providing we think will be helpful in making the career decision about forming a Union in your work place.
- April 21, 2009 District 12 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 12 Organizing Coordinator by calling (253) 351-0511 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- November 05, 2009 Why Should I Join A Union? Having a Union in your workplace is the most beneficial thing you can do to secure your future and the future of your family! Read more to find out why.
- October 26, 2009 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Forming a Union Some questions are answered dealing with forming a new local union. What will be in our first union contract? Membership dues. When do we begin paying? How much are they?
- October 26, 2009 Summary of the National Labor Relations Act It is in the national interest of the United States to maintain full production in its economy. Industrial strife among employees, employers, and labor organizations interferes with full production and is contrary to our national interest. Experience has shown that labor disputes can be lessened if the parties involved recognize the legitimate rights of each in their relations with one another.
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinators Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of Women of Steel Coordinators in Pennsylvania.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity"
- October 26, 2009 Statement of Policy on Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is not a joke. It creates feelings of uneasiness, humiliation and discomfort. It is an expression of perceived power and superiority by the harasser over another person. There are two principle fundamental to the trade union movement: human rights and solidarity. Sexual harassment strikes at the heart of both.
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