United Steelworkers Local 2737 » General News http://usw2737.org Unity & Strength for Workers in the Valley Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:44:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Fall Festival http://usw2737.org/2010/07/06/fall-festival/ http://usw2737.org/2010/07/06/fall-festival/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:44:55 +0000 Don Blackwell http://usw2737.org/?p=47 At our last amalgamated meeting (June 28, 2010), President Rees informed the membership that the fall festival, which was canceled last year, may be held this year if volunteers step forward to help plan and coordinate the event.

To learn more, or to get involved, contact President [Bruce] Rees at the Union Hall.

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Part of this process has included updating the Local/Unit Officers board so I figured I’d take the time to get the web site updated. A few seats have changed since the last election!

Local President – Bruce Rees (Howden Buffalo)

Vice-President – Dusty Kinsey (Marlite)

Recording Secretary – Constance Edwards (Zimmer)

Financial Secretary – Kit Walker (Lauren)

Treasurer – Lisa Hadley (Zimmer)

Guide – Crystal Carter (Zimmer)

Guards – Quinn Connor (Greer Steel) & Lloyd Carr (Howden Buffalo)

Trustees – Dennis Jones (Marlite), Joel Watson (Howden Buffalo) & Susan Kirtley (Lauren)

Thanks to all of our officers for stepping up to take care of our Union!

]]> http://usw2737.org/2010/01/22/updated-information/feed/ 0 ACTION CALL: Make the Call for REAL REFORM Today! http://usw2737.org/2009/11/02/action-call-make-the-call-for-real-reform-today/ http://usw2737.org/2009/11/02/action-call-make-the-call-for-real-reform-today/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:20:47 +0000 Don Blackwell http://usw2737.org/?p=40 Now that healthcare reform is finally moving forward in Congress, it is imperative that all of us take the time to make a few phone calls to ensure that the final legislation works for us!

View the official Action Call HERE

Action Instructions:

1 – Dial Toll-Free, 866-203-4960

2 – Ask for your Senators (Ohio – George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown) and Representative (Depends on your district, District 18 (for example) – Zach Space)

3 – Tell him or her that you are a voter and they need to:

Support Healthcare Reform that:

  • Has a STRONG Public Option
  • Ensures employers provide care or pay into a system to ensure everyone can get care, and
  • Does NOT tax benefits.

Also, make sure your Unit Chair or Rapid Response Coordinator notifies Bruce or myself (Don Blackwell) about the calls you’ve made so we can keep track of activity within our unit.

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The newly elected officials for Local Offices are:

President: Bruce Rees (Howden Buffalo)

Vice-President: Dustin Kinsey (Marlite)

Recording Secretary: Constance Edwards (Zimmer)

Financial Secretary: Kit Walker (Lauren MFG)

Treasurer: Bev White (Zimmer)

Guide: Crystal Carter (Zimmer)

Guards: Quinn Connors (Greer Steel) & Lloyd Carr (Howden Buffalo)

Trustees: Lisa Hadley (Zimmer), Dennis Jones (Marlite) & Joel Watson (Howden Buffalo)

]]> http://usw2737.org/2009/04/27/local-election-results/feed/ 0 Rally for Employee Free Choice! http://usw2737.org/2009/03/24/rally-for-employee-free-choice/ http://usw2737.org/2009/03/24/rally-for-employee-free-choice/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:22:16 +0000 Don Blackwell http://usw2737.org/?p=23 Join us to rally for workers rights.
Tuscarawas County Courthouse
New Philadelphia, OH
Saturday, April 4th at Noon

Rally in support of the Employee Free Choice Act.

Door-to-Door Canvassing will follow the rally to talk with local community members about Employee Free Choice.

Sponsored by the Tuscarawas Chapter, Hall of Fame Central Labor Council & Greater Columbus Jobs with Justice

Any Questions may be directed to: JwJ, jwj.coh@gmail.com or FAX, ATTN: Allie, 614-237-7787

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On Monday, March 23rd, at our regular monthly amalgamated local meeting, nominations were made to fill officer positions for the next three years. The election will by held April 27th, 2009 at the times and location(s) designated by the postings at each shop. If you’re still unsure of when and where to vote, contact one of your unit officers.

All nominees have accepted their nomination unless “UNCONFIRMED” appears next to their name. Offices where only enough people are running (or less) to fill the available number of seats for that office will not appear on the ballot.

The people who were nominated for Unit Offices are listed in the announcement for each Unit’s home page. A person may hold only one Local Office but may hold multiple Unit offices.

President: 1 Position

  • Melissa Campbell
  • Bruce Rees

Vice President: 1 Position

  • Steve White
  • Dusty Kinsey

Recording Secretary: 1 Position

  • Constance Edwards

Financial Secretary: 1 Position

  • Kit Walker

Treasurer: 1 Position

  • Bev White

Guide: 1 Position

  • Crystal Carter UNCONFIRMED
  • 2 additional nominees declined

Guard: 2 Positions

  • Quinn Connors
  • Lloyd Carr
  • 1 additional nominee declined

Trustee: 3 Positions

  • Lisa Hadley
  • Dennis Jones
  • Joel Watson
  • 1 additional nominee declined
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These folks have had a tough road after voting to have a union last year, ratifying their first contract recently and fending off a desertification vote.

At the May Local 2737 meeting, the membership voted to allow our friends at Meteor to become our newest amalgamated unit! Congratulations

]]> http://usw2737.org/2008/06/27/welcome-meteor/feed/ 0 Labor Walk 2008 Kick-Off http://usw2737.org/2008/05/09/labor-walk-2008-kick-off/ http://usw2737.org/2008/05/09/labor-walk-2008-kick-off/#comments Sat, 10 May 2008 00:18:03 +0000 Don Blackwell http://usw2737.org/?p=13 On Saturday, May 17th, 2008, Steelworkers and other members of the AFL-CIO in the Tuscarawas Valley will kick-off this year’s first labor-to-labor walk.

We encourage all members of Local 2737 to join us at our local hall at 10 a.m. See your Unit Chair or Rapid Response Coordinator if you haven’t already seen a flier for this event.

]]> http://usw2737.org/2008/05/09/labor-walk-2008-kick-off/feed/ 0 Zack Space Commits to Oppose Columbia Free Trade http://usw2737.org/2008/04/21/zack-space-commits-to-oppose-columbia-free-trade/ http://usw2737.org/2008/04/21/zack-space-commits-to-oppose-columbia-free-trade/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:16:54 +0000 Don Blackwell http://usw2737.org/?p=11 On Monday, April 21st, 2008, Zack Space met with Steelworkers and other Union members from around the county at the USW Hall in New Philadelphia to sign a pledge to oppose the Columbia Free Trade Agreement.

Before signing the pledge, Congressman Space acknowledged that it is inappropriate for our government to establish free trade with any country with such a lack for human rights as Columbia. It is well known that the Colombian government has frequently endorsed and supported the harassment, intimidation and even murder of union representatives and other labor rights advocates in that country for years.

]]> http://usw2737.org/2008/04/21/zack-space-commits-to-oppose-columbia-free-trade/feed/ 0 Toxic Trade Demonstration http://usw2737.org/2007/05/21/toxic-trade-demonstration/ http://usw2737.org/2007/05/21/toxic-trade-demonstration/#comments Tue, 22 May 2007 00:12:48 +0000 Don Blackwell http://usw2737.org/?p=7 On Wednesday, January 16th, local USW Members along with supporters from in and around the Tuscarawas Valley stood together to increase awareness of the affects of Toxic Trade.

More than a dozen and half supporters stood at the intersection of Bluebell Drive and West High Avenue across from Burger King. We’d like to thank everyone for taking the time to champion this important cause.

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