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USW Urges Swift Action on Pennsylvania Sick Leave Bill

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) union today applauded Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Miller's introduction of Pennsylvania House Bill 2495, calling for expanded emergency sick leave provisions in the wake of the deadly coronavirus.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) union today applauded Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Miller's introduction of Pennsylvania House Bill 2495, calling for expanded emergency sick leave provisions in the wake of the deadly coronavirus.
  • The state legislation would close dangerous loopholes in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which extends paid sick leave to some Americans but leaves out workers at companies employing 500 or more people.
  • "In this uncertain time, workers are putting their lives on the line to keep our communities healthy and safe," said USW District 10 Director Bobby "Mac" McAuliffe.
  • "Our union fights for paid leave and other health and safety provisions for our members, but all workers deserve these protections, especially now," said McAuliffe.

USW Proudly Endorses Theresa Greenfield for U.S. Senate in Iowa Race

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

PITTSBURGH, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today proudly and enthusiastically endorsed Theresa Greenfield to be the next U.S.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today proudly and enthusiastically endorsed Theresa Greenfield to be the next U.S.
  • USW District 11 Director Emil Ramirez said that Iowa's union members and their families can count on Greenfield to be a strong voice for them on Capitol Hill.
  • "Theresa Greenfield will fight to preserve and expand access to quality, affordable health care and create good jobs by rebuilding our infrastructure," Ramirez said.
  • "When it comes to fighting for fair treatment and a seat at the table, I'll always put hardworking Iowans first."

Federal Court Grants NLRB Injunction Ordering Jersey Shore Steel to Recognize Union, Reinstate Officers and Restore Contract Terms

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

PITTSBURGH, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that a federal court has granted Region Six of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) an injunction ordering Jersey Shore Steel to recognize and bargain in good faith with USW Local 4907-04, reinstate three unlawfully discharged union officers and undo unilaterally implemented changes to working conditions.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that a federal court has granted Region Six of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) an injunction ordering Jersey Shore Steel to recognize and bargain in good faith with USW Local 4907-04, reinstate three unlawfully discharged union officers and undo unilaterally implemented changes to working conditions.
  • "Step-by-step, we are marching toward justice at Jersey Shore Steel for workers who have been unfairly impacted by management's various schemes to avoid good faith negotiations," said USW District 10 Director Robert "Bobby Mac" McAuliffe.
  • "We are proud to fight on their behalf as long as the company continues its attempts to undermine workers."
  • NLRB Region Six will prosecute Jersey Shore Steel for multiple alleged violations of the National Labor Relations Act at the USW-represented facility near Montoursville in Lycoming County, Pa.
    "Ultimately, the unity and solidarity of our members will carry the day at Jersey Shore Steel," McAuliffe said.

United Steelworkers Ratify New Labor Agreement at Cooper Tire Findlay

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) confirmed today that members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 207L in Findlay, Ohio have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, which covers approximately 800 USW members.

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  • Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) confirmed today that members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 207L in Findlay, Ohio have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, which covers approximately 800 USW members.
  • According to Brian Brubaker, President of USW Local 207L, We were able to reach a favorable agreement, and are extremely proud of the USW team in Findlay.
  • With much hard work and a thoughtful negotiation process by both the USW and company representatives, we are pleased that Findlay plant employees recognized the value of the new contract.
  • We appreciate our positive relationship with the USW as our great team in Findlay continues to produce great tires, said Cooper Tire Findlay Plant Manager Jeff Kamm.

USW Endorses Frank Mrvan in Indiana's First Congressional District

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Saturday, March 7, 2020

HAMMOND, Ind., March 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has endorsed Frank Mrvan to represent working families from Indiana's first congressional district in the seat being vacated by Rep. Pete Visclosky when he retires at the end of this term.

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  • HAMMOND, Ind., March 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has endorsed Frank Mrvan to represent working families from Indiana's first congressional district in the seat being vacated by Rep. Pete Visclosky when he retires at the end of this term.
  • USW District 7 Director Mike Millsap said that working families in the first congressional district need a strong voice in the Capitol to speak up when politicians scheme to cut programs and services like Social Security and Medicare or promote trade policies that ship American jobs overseas.
  • "Frank Mrvan possesses the same instinct and passion to level the playing field for international trade and to serve the public instead of billionaires and corporate executives."
  • "When U.S. Steel announced layoffs impacting hundreds of members of USW Local 5133, Mrvan made sure workers and their families received information about services and programs available to help them."

Steelworkers to Host Frank Mrvan for Endorsement Event Saturday

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

CHESTERTON, Ind., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) on Saturday, March 7, 2020, will host Frank Mrvan at Local 6787 to announce the union's endorsement for him to represent Indiana's first congressional district in the seat being vacated by Rep. Pete Visclosky when he retires at the end of this term.

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  • CHESTERTON, Ind., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) on Saturday, March 7, 2020, will host Frank Mrvan at Local 6787 to announce the union's endorsement for him to represent Indiana's first congressional district in the seat being vacated by Rep. Pete Visclosky when he retires at the end of this term.
  • District 7 of the USW, which is the largest union in the first congressional district, will announce its endorsement of Frank Mrvan, who will attend the event Saturday.
  • The USW represents about 850,000 North American workers in a variety of industries such as steel, aluminum and other metals; pulp and paper; tires and rubber; chemicals; energy producing; oil refining; healthcare; the service and public sectors; and a growing number in professional, tech and academic fields.
  • Visit http://www.usw.org to learn more.

Western and USW Reach Tentative Collective Agreement

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Monday, February 10, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (Western or the Company) announced today that the Company and the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 (USW) have agreed to the terms of a tentative collective agreement.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (Western or the Company) announced today that the Company and the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 (USW) have agreed to the terms of a tentative collective agreement.
  • The tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by USW membership.
  • The USW bargaining committee has advised that they will be recommending that its members accept this agreement.
  • Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.1 billion board feet from eight sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities.

Special Mediators Appointed to Resolve USW Strike

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (Western or the Company) announced today that British Columbias Minister of Labour has appointed Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers as special mediators (Special Mediators) in the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 (USW) strike pursuant to section 76 of the Labour Relations Code.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (Western or the Company) announced today that British Columbias Minister of Labour has appointed Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers as special mediators (Special Mediators) in the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 (USW) strike pursuant to section 76 of the Labour Relations Code.
  • The recommendations may be made public by the Minister of Labour within this period.
  • In response to the appointment of the Special Mediators Don Demens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western released the following statement:
    The coastal forest industry continues to face significant competitive and cost structure challenges.
  • Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.1 billion board feet from eight sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities.

500 Employees at KIK Toronto Operations Join Steelworkers

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Monday, January 27, 2020

TORONTO, Jan. 27,2020 /CNW/ -Employees at the Toronto operations of manufacturing giant KIK Custom Products have voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 27,2020 /CNW/ -Employees at the Toronto operations of manufacturing giant KIK Custom Products have voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.
  • Workers at five facilities operated by KIK in Etobicoke, in Toronto's west end, voted last week to join the USW.
  • The USW, which has represented employees at a KIK facility in Vaughan, Ont., for several years, now represents 501 workers at the five Etobicoke plants.
  • KIK is one of North America's largest independent manufacturers of consumer packaged goods, including personal care products, laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach and cleaning products.

Steelworkers Union Hails Victory in Aluminum Dumping Case

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

OTTAWA, Jan. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The United Steelworkers (USW) union is hailing a ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to prevent the dumping of Chinese extruded aluminum products into the Canadian market.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The United Steelworkers (USW) union is hailing a ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to prevent the dumping of Chinese extruded aluminum products into the Canadian market.
  • As part of its review of the dumping case last fall, the CITT heard evidence presented by Canadian producers as well as United Steelworkers members whose jobs are put at risk by such unfair trade practices.
  • "This is a victory for our members working in the aluminum extrusion industry," said USW Quebec Director Alain Croteau.
  • "This is a welcome victory for all Canadian aluminum workers.