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
Jeremy Williamson
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.










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ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

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 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.




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-BagdadCory Grantz
Dave MooreJeff CogleyJohn Shellhammer-Bagdad
Mark BoartsJim P. Walker-Bagdad
Lou Lehosky-Bagdad
Bill Aul-Vandy
Wayne Dobos-Vandy
Joe Neace-Vandy
Dave Mariotti-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
Mike Abate, Chairperson 724-842-2091 ext. 224
Dave Galo, Joe Hollobaugh, Dave McGuire, Dave Moore

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

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.
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 will be awarded their scholarships at the June 13, 2011 Rank & File meeting 7:30 PM at the Union Hall. The winners are:

2011 Scholarship Award Winners
Graduating High School This YearAlready attending college/trade school
Kailey Brink (Perry)Joseph Myers (Joe)
Richard Summerville (Richard)Amanda Dunmire (Randy)
Gretchen Liska (Aaron)Dakota Kanas (Rob)

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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.

VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES
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WELLNESS COMMITTEE
Dave McGuire
Dan Coscarelli


Wellness Committee News

The 2011 Health Club Reimbursement Workout Record has been revised.
  • The reimbursement will be increased from $20 per quarter to $25 per quarter
  • You will be reimbursed once a year and not twice a year
  • Submit the form to Debbie Frick by January 9, 2012
  • Reimbursement will be sent out by the end of February 2012

The Wellness Committee will reimburse $25 of your membership fees per quarter for completing 25 workouts in a quarter
Reimbursement is made only for employees, and will be paid once a year.
Check off the days you work out and send the completed form to Debbie Frick, AL Technical & Commercial Center
1300 Pacific Avenue, Natrona Heights PA 15064

Please include a copy of your payment receipts or a letter from your health club to verify membership and payment. 2011 Health Club Reimbursement Forms are available from any member of the Wellness Committee and at the Union Hall.

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    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.

    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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