DISTRICT 10
LOCAL UNION 1138
Est. 1942
331
Market Street, Leechburg PA 15656
Phone (724)842-2091 Fax (724)845-6766Email
| CONTRACTING OUT | GRIEVANCE |
| CIVIL RIGHTS | PLANT UNION |
| EDUCATION | RAPID RESPONSE |
| ICD | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ENTERTAINMENT | VETERANS ADVISORY |
| HUMAN SERVICES | WELLNESS |
| NEWSLETTER | WOMEN OF STEEL |
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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. 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. 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. 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:
Local 1138 Entertainment Committee
sponsors two main events every year. The annual Spring Easter Egg Hunt is for all
Local 1138 Unit Members 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 Unit Members
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.
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.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
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 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. 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.
SCHOLARSHIP Dave Bridgen Chairperson (724) 842-2091 ext. 223 Mark Boarts 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. The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is proud to announce its annual Scholarship Essay Contest with awards offered to students in 3 categories. Complete details, instructions and scholarship application can be found and downloaded on their website at www.paaflcio.org.
2011 Local 1138 Scholarships USW Local 1138 Scholarship winners were drawn by random drawing at the May 9, 2011 Rank & File meeting.
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.
Click Here WELLNESS COMMITTEE Dave McGuire Dan Coscarelli Wellness Committee News
The Wellness Committee will reimburse $25 of your membership fees per quarter for completing 25 workouts in a quarter
WOMENS COMMITTEE 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.
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