- February 26, 2010 ARH needs to spend a lot more in the ER and a lot less on PR Tara Widner, USW’s lead negotiator in contract talks with ARH, is returning to Pittsburgh to consult with an orthopedic surgeon following an accidental fall last week in Lexington, Ky. where she injured a knee that had previously undergone surgery.
- February 17, 2010 USW Takes Court Action to Restore Health Care for Ravenswood Retirees A hearing will be held tomorrow at the U.S. District Court in Charleston, W.Va. to hear a complaint filed by the United Steelworkers (USW) union against Century Aluminum seeking the restoration of retiree health care benefits for those who worked at the company’s Ravenswood plant.
- February 15, 2010 USW Resumes Bargaining With ARH Negotiators for the 2,400 United Steelworkers (USW) members employed at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) facilities in West Virginia and Kentucky will return to the bargaining table tomorrow to work on a new labor agreement to replace the one expiring March 31.
- February 02, 2010 USW Local 831 Provides a Generous Donation to Haitian Relief On February 1, 2010, USW Local 831 President Danny Barber presented a donation check for $15,000 to God's Pit Crew representative Randy Johnson. Local 831 Financial Secretary Greg Gammon says that the donation will be used to fund the Haitian Relief efforts by God's Pit Crew of Danville Virginia.
- October 23, 2009 United Steelworkers District 8 Endorses Creigh Deeds for Virginia Governor "The Steelworkers are proud to endorse Senator Creigh Deeds for Governor. Senator Deeds has stood with us in many battles to create a better future for Virginia's working families," said Billy Thompson ... read more
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- April 21, 2009 District 8 Director, Ernest R. "Billy" Thompson Ernest R. "Billy" Thompson is serving his third term as Director of District 8. He was first elected to that post in November 1997, re-elected in 2001, and re-elected by acclamation in 2005.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 8.
- October 16, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 8 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify the Webmaster of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- December 18, 2009 USW Courses and Training Descriptions This section the features about various training and courses offered by the United Steelworkers.
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- April 21, 2009 What Is Rapid Response Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinator in District 8 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
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- April 21, 2009 District 8 Organizing Coordinators None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 8 Organizing Coordinators by calling the numbers below during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- June 12, 2009 Organize The United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO-CLC, is your opportunity for a change. By organizing with the USW, you become part of an organization that brings with its over 850,000 members.
- October 16, 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 28, 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 28, 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 Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- October 16, 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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