UNITED STEEL WORKERS
DISTRICT 10
LOCAL UNION 1138
Est. 1942

331 Market Street, Leechburg PA 15656
Phone (724)842-2091 Fax (724)845-6766
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MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEES

CONTRACTING OUT GRIEVANCE
CIVIL RIGHTS PLANT UNION
EDUCATION RAPID RESPONSE
ICD SCHOLARSHIP
ENTERTAINMENT VETERANS ADVISORY
HUMAN SERVICES WELLNESS
NEWSLETTER WOMEN OF STEEL



Contracting Out
Jim E Walker, Chairperson– 724-842-2091 Ext. 256
Kevin Ashbaugh
Jim P Walker

The underlying purpose is to preserve and enhance employment opportunities for our members and prevent the erosion of the bargaining unit. The Union Contracting Out Committee consists of three union personnel which are designated by the Local Union President. Before the company decides to contract out any work, it is required by the contract to notify the Union Committee in writing. The Committee then meets with the company in order to try and resolve the matter by mutually agreeing that the work in question either shall or shall not be contracted out. If the matter is not resolved, a grievance is filed by the Union Contracting Out Committee Chairperson. The committee also reviews items which the company claims to be shelf items. These are items that the vendor would have on stock and normally be sold by them. The committee must mutually agree with the company that these are shelf items or a grievance is filed by the Union Chairperson in this situation also. If you feel there is work being contracted out by the company that shouldn't be, contact a committee member or call the union hall.

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Civil Rights
Dave Bridgen - Chairperson – (724) 842-2091 ext. 223

Ralph Johnson, Mike Abate, Kirk Patterson

It is the continuing policy of the Company and the Union that the provisions of the Basic Labor Agreement shall be applied to all employees without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, handicap, disabled veterans and veterans of the Viet Nam Era, sex or age, and shall be provided a workplace free of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment shall be considered discrimination under this provision. There shall be no retaliation against an employee who complains of such discrimination, or who is a witness to such discrimination. If you have a civil rights complaint, contact a committee representative for further information.


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Education Committee

Jeffrey Ekas

The purpose of the Education Committee is to help meet the educational needs of the Officers, Committees and Rank & File members. This committee was developed to help teach leadership skills, organizing tactics, and to learn the history of the union. Also, programs can be set up through the International and the District for educational training on things like Civil Rights, Health & Safety, Rapid Response, Officer training, Grievance and Steward training, and just about any educational need members may have. Through the Membership Development Department at the International members can get a college degree through the George Meany National Labor College. If you are interested in finding out more about how to obtain a college degree, contact the Membership Development Department at Five Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412-562-2400), and they will be happy to mail you out a packet with information.

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ICD Committee
Joe McAninch, Coordinator (724) 845-1479
Keith Snyder – Chairperson – (724) 842-2091
Dean Sturgeon

The USW-Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, Western PA Plants Career Development Program (CDP) exists for the purpose of addressing both the immediate and the future educational needs of its workers.

As the 21st Century approaches and becomes reality, the Steelworkers accept the challenges of our informational society and of the global market. Today's Steelworkers regards technology, science, mathematics and communication skills as important elements of their future. It is the Career Development Program's mission to support and encourage each worker to make an informed contribution to the industry and to improve personal educational backgrounds so that everyone benefits from a culture dedicated to learning.

The Career Development Program is structured to enhance workers lives by:

  • Helping everyone deal with the transitions of modern life.
  • Bring workers together to construct ideas.
  • Provide access to specialists who can assist with the personal well being, and provide strategies for lifetime learning.
  • Assist workers to examine their own self-perceptions and attitudes about change.
  • Involve workers in the designing, directing and evaluation of the CDP.




  • FEBRUARY 1, 2010

    ICD LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS
    Winter 2010
    Click Here

    Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship

    To be eligible an applicant must
    • have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average in the past
    • be starting or returning to college in the fall of 2010 or spring of 2011, and
    • be the child/grandchild of a steelworker who is eligible to participate in the Career Development Program.

    Applications are available at the Union Hall or please see Committee Members Keith Snyder, Dean Sturgeon or Coordinator Joe McAninch. All applications are due by OCTOBER 15, 2010 via mail.







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ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Kevin Franks –Chairperson – (724) 842-2091
Chris Sofaly, Al Brzezinski, Dave Galo, Kevin Ashbaugh, Dave Bridgen

Local 1138 Entertainment Committee sponsors two main events every year.

The annual Spring Easter Egg Hunt is for all Local 1138, 1138-1, 1138-3, 1138-4, and members of Local 502, West Leechburg and Vandergrift Plant Guards who have children from one to ten years of age. Weather permitting, this annual event is held outdoors, and over 1000 candy filled eggs and prizes are given away to the children.

The second event is the annual Children's Christmas Party. This is another fun filled event when Santa Claus arrives at Local 1138 Union Hall. All members of Local 1138, 1138-1, 1138-3, 1138-4 and members of Local 502, West Leechburg and Vandergrift Plant Guards who have children up to the age of ten (10) years old are invited to come and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and take home a Christmas treat!

The Entertainment Committee also provides food and refreshments for Rank & File members after every monthly meeting. Monthly meetings are always held at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of every month at the Union Hall.




HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Bill Skinner– Chairperson – (724) 842-2091 ext. 245

The mission of the committee is to see that all members and their families are given the opportunity to receive all the help that is sought to have a quality of life. If you or a member of your immediate family need to contact Bill please call the Union Hall and leave him a message.


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NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Jeff Ekas, Chairperson
Dave Galo, Mark Boarts

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GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
(724) 842-2091 ext. 224

Mike Abate - Vandergrift and Chair - (724) 842-2091 ext. 224

Ralph Johnson - Bagdad - (724)842-2091 ext. 248

Dave Bridgen - Bagdad Maintenance - (724) 842-2091 ext. 223

Chris Madison - Mobile Maintenance - (724) 842-2091 ext. 255

Kevin Ashbaugh - Vandergrift Maintenance - (724) 842-2091 ext. 250

1138-1 Dan Coscarelli, Dean Sturgeon

Grievance Reps & Shop Stewards
VandergriftBagdad Maint.Mobile Maint
Mike Abate (Rep)Ralph Johnson (Rep)Dave Bridgen (Bagdad Rep)
Kevin Ashbaugh (Vand. Rep.)
Chris Madison (Rep)
Richard McDonaldRon KrnaichCindy Butler-BagdadAl Brzezinski
Dave MooreJeff CogleyJohn Shellhammer-BagdadJohn Babinsack
Jim P. Walker-Bagdad
Lou Lehosky-Bagdad
Bill Aul-Vandy
Henry Sproat-Vandy
Wayne Dobos-Vandy
Joe Neace-Vandy

When you have a work related problem, contact your department grievance representative or shop steward immediately. You have 30 days from the date of occurrence to file a grievance.

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RAPID RESPONSE COMMITTEE
Wayne Means, Chairperson 724-842-2091 ext. 244
Dave Galo, Jim Walker, Mike Abate, Joe Hollobaugh

Rapid Response is the USW's grassroots communication, education and action program that involves every steelworker member. Rapid Response allows for almost instant personal communication with every USW member on any given subject. Rapid Response provides the necessary structure to inform every member about pending legislation concerning labor and work related issues. Rapid Response provides the necessary structure to activate the membership to provide for real change in our ability in influence the political process. This system provides tremendous political action on any given issue. Rapid Response also provides the tools to generate necessary changes in the political process to insure that labor survives and flourishes far into the future. Finally, Rapid Response provided opportunity for all USW members to have a strong voice and any active part in the political and legislative activities that affect their daily lives. This program allows members to fight back on a daily basis on issues that affect the, their families and their communities.

For more information, visit the USW International Web Site.


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SCHOLARSHIP
Dave Bridgen – Chairperson – (724) 842-2091 ext. 223
Mark Boarts, Kevin Franks

The Scholarship Committee of Local 1138 is committed to providing scholarships to the daughters and sons of our members. We raise the money through drawings, of which we would hope all of our sisters and brothers would help support. For without your help, there would be no money to give out. Please check this site periodically for upcoming fundraisers and thank you for your support. Every year six winners are picked by random drawing. Three students who are just graduating high school and three students who are already attending a college or trade school.

2010 Local 1138 Scholarship

USW Local 1138 scholarship winners were drawn by random drawing at the May 10, 2010 Rank & File meeting. Three $500 scholarships were awarded to students graduating high school this year and three $500 scholarships were awarded to students already attending a college/trade school. This year's winners are:

2010 Scholarship Award Winners
Graduating High School This YearAlready attending college/trade school
Andrea Marko (Ron)Dan Rabbitt (Bob Waddell)
Courtney Hall (Ron)Joseph Myers (Joe)
Charisse Skinner (Bill)Weston Patcyk (Tom)

2010 Scholarship Awards


Pictured from left to right - Kevin Ashbaugh, Weston Patcyk, Charisse Skinner, Courtney Hall, Andrea Marko, Dave Bridgen
Dan Rabbit and Joseph Myers are not pictured

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VETERANS ADVISORY
Wayne Dobos-Chairperson- (724) 842-2091
Mark Boarts, Jeff Cogley

The Main objective of the Veterans Advisory Committee is to try to keep both active and inactive veterans informed of existing and new regulations that affect their lives and their families. As we receive new information, we will make it available to you.


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WELLNESS COMMITTEE
Sue Fair- Chairperson – (724) 842-2091ext. 252
Dan Coscarelli


Wellness Committee News

  • Health Club Membership Reimbursement - complete 25 workouts in a quarter and get reimbursed $20 per quarter. Reimbursements are for employees only and will be paid twice a year. Forms are available at the Union Hall. Mail your completed form to Debbie Frick, AL Technical Commercial Center, Natrona Heights, along with verification of your health club membership payment. Second half-year reimbursements must be submitted before January 11, 2010.

  • The November blood drive netted 29 pints of blood. Ray Dougherty, Greg Goodbread and Tim Knapp won $25 gift cards donated by the Alle-Kiski Medical Center. George Lebetz won a sweatshirt donated by Scott Neff-Bagdad Safety Dept. Retiree Joe Hobbins won a took kit donated by Cindy Trzeciak-Bagdad Administration.

    The 2010 Blood Drives will be held from 7:30-Noon at the Vandergrift Safety Conf. Room and 1:30-5:00 at the Union Hall on the dates listed below:
    3/25/2010
    6/24/2010
    9/23/2010
    11/18/2010

  • "12 Days of Christmas" forms are available at the Union Hall, Bagdad Clockhouse or from a Wellness Committee member. Exercise 12 times in December and submit your form to Susan Sailock at the Tech Center by January 8, 2010 to win a insulated shopping tote.

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    WOMENS COMMITTEE
    Sue Fair, Chairperson – (724) 842-2091
    Margaret Harmon

    Women Of Steel collect used and expired cell phones for donation to the HAVIN Domestic Violence Shelter and "Cell Phones for Soldiers". All phone for HAVIN will be programed to only dial "9-1-1" and will be given to clients at no charge. Phone that cannot be programed are sold to Shelter Alliance and the money will be used for HAVIN services. "Cell Phones for Soldiers" recycle the phones and purchase and distribute prepaid calling cards to soldiers. Phones may be given to any committee member or dropped off at the hall.

    Any women interested in participating in Women of Steel should contact Peg Harmon or Sue Fair. The Committee would like to do a Christmas project for needy children and your input would be greatly appreciated.



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