UNITED STEEL WORKERS
DISTRICT 10
LOCAL UNION 1138
Est. 1942
331 Market Street, Leechburg PA 15656
Phone (724)842-2091 Fax (724)845-6766 Email

News and Updates





  • SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

    FOLEY DAY HOLIDAY CHANGE
    Effective with the 2011 Agreement between Allegheny Ludlum and USW Local 1138, the Foley Day Holiday (March 25th) has been permanently changed to Veterans Day (November 11th)





  • UPDATED MARCH 2010

    LOCAL 1138 OFFICERS & UNIT POSITIONS 
    

OFFICERS

President - David Bridgen

Vice President - Kevin Ashbaugh

Recording Secretary - David Galo

Financial Secretary - Wayne Means

Treasurer - Larry Swank

Inside Guard - David McGuire

Outside Guard - John  Shellhammer

Guide - Michael Abate

Trustees (3) - Mark Boarts
	       Alan Braden
		 Andrew Artman
    

UNIT OFFICERS

Local 1138-* (Allegheny Ludlum)		Local 1138-1(Allegheny Ludlum Lab)	

Unit President - David Bridgen			Unit President - Jeffrey A Ekas

Unit Secretary - Larry Swank				Unit Secretary - George Hibner



Local 1138-3/4 (National Roll) 			Local 1138-6 (Allvac - Latrobe) 

Unit President -Mike Whaley				Unit President - Lou Chillinsky

Unit Secretary - David Galo 				Unit Secretary - Robert Moffa (Temporary Acting)



  • MAY 5, 2011

    LOOK FOR THE UNION LABEL IN CYBERSPACE
    Website Offers Union-Made Goods and Services

    The Union Label went digital with a web site offering shoppers an array of union-made gifts, from clothing and chocolates to computers, games and greeting cards.

    Click here to enter the web site www.unionlabel.org

    The all-union shopping site will be a year-round operation

    The United States has lost millions of good-paying manufacturing jobs in recent years and now has begun losing large numbers of white-collar professional jobs as well. Good jobs with decent wages and benefits are essential to build a strong middle class, maintain a healthy society and sustain a growing economy.





  • NOVEMBER 4, 2008

    VLO - VOLUNTARY LAYOFF
    HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
    UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

    VOLUNTARY LAYOFF

    • Voluntary Layoff is in effect for production employees desiring to take it. At present you must be displaced from your incumbent position to a Job Class 1 position to be eligible for VLO
    • S.U.B. is being paid while on VLO. Payments are automatically handled through the company Employment Office - no sign up is required
    • S&A - If you cease work because of a layoff, your sickness and accident coverage will terminate on the date you cease work.

    HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

    • Less than two years of continuous service on the date you cease work, your coverage will terminate at the end of the month in which you last worked.
    • Two but less than ten years of continuous service on the date you cease work, your remaining coverage will be continued during such layoff up to a maximum of six months from the end of the month in which you last worked.
    • Ten but less than 20 years of continuous service, a maximum of 12 months from the end of the month in which you last worked.
    • Twenty or more years of continuous service, coverage will be continued for two (2) years from the month in which you last worked.

    UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
    Many claim services are available through the internet. These services include opening an initial clam and filing for biweekly benefits.
    All UC Service Centers can also be reached by using the statewide toll-free number: 1-888-313-7284.
    UC Service Center hours of operation are 7 AM to 4:45 PM Mon-Fri.
    The Local UC Service Center is:
    Indiana: 724-599-1250

    • To apply on line - Go to: http://www.dli.state.pa.us/
    • Left hand side of page clink link to "Online Services"
    • Click on "Applying for UC Benefits"
    • Click on English
    • Follow directions online from here.



  • MAY 6, 2008

    How to apply for a job at Allegheny Ludlum

    Below are instructions for how to apply for any Allegheny Ludlum job openings.
    Allegheny Ludlum will only be reviewing applications that are submitted through this procedure.

    • Applicants need to go to AlleghenyLudlum.com web site.
    • Click on the tab for "Careers"
    • Click on "Job Openings"
    • Scroll down to the location for the plant you are interested in and click "Search"
      This will list both salary and hourly openings for that location
    • Click on the job title that you are interested in
    • Read over the job notice and click on "Apply for this Position"
    • Complete application on-line and submit.





  • FEBRUARY 26, 2007

    NEW INCENTIVE CALCULATION RATE
    Click Here





  • SEPTEMBER 1, 2005

    UNION PLUS ONLINE 24/7
    The Union Plus benefits and discount programs are a tangible way the union helps working families and all information is now available online 24/7 at www.unionplus.org. You can obtain access to all programs offered on their website.



  • JULY 27, 2004

    Union Advantage Financial Advisors
    Invest with Advisors dedicated to members of organized labor.

    Independent Financial Advisors dedicated to the needs of members, their families and retired members of Organized Labor. Personalized, comprehensive approach to all of your financial and investment needs.
    Services:

    • Personal Financial Planning
    • Investment Strategies
    • Retirement Planning
    • Retirement Income Analysis
    • Education Funding Analysis
    • 401(K) Plans, 403 (B) Plans
    • Defined Contribution Plans
    • IRA's, Roth IRA's
    • Money Markets

    Web site dedicated to client education services and account access www.UnionAdvantageFinancial.com
    or you can call 1-800-98-Union to speak with a financial advisor.