- July 28, 2010 Steelworkers Lambast Ron Johnson's Candidacy for U.S. Senate The United Steelworkers (USW) union today cautioned working families to beware of the candidacy of Ron Johnson for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Russ Feingold.
- July 21, 2010 Local 850's Carol Vetter Honored for PAC Work Carol Vetter, president of Local 850 at the Regal Ware cookware factory in Kewaskum, Wis., supports the USW Political Action Committee (PAC) because she knows how important it is for organized labor to be active in government.
- July 13, 2010 Over 10,000 March in Detroit to Open US Social Forum Thousands of people from across the country marched through Detroit Tuesday afternoon to kick off the opening ceremony of the US Social Forum. The colorful, joyous, and sometimes raucous procession down Detroit's Woodward Avenue included social movements and community organizations struggling for justice
- July 09, 2010 Quick Action by USW Local 1319 Impresses Wisconsin AFL-CIO Service Organizer Wisconsin AFL-CIO Service Organizer, Greg Hinds was so impressed by the quick action of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1319 to mobilize their members, he wrote the following letter to USW District 2 Director, Michael Bolton.
- May 18, 2010 District 2 To Offer Advanced Leadership Training District 2 is committed to ensure our Local Union leaders and committees possess the skills and education necessary to represent USW members to their highest potential in these challenging times. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the scheduling of a district-wide advanced Leadership training ... more
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- October 01, 2009 District 2 Director, Michael Bolton Michael Bolton began his career in 1976 in Marshalltown, Iowa, where he was a machine operator for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA). There he became active with the United Paperworkers International Union (UPIU), and in 1987, Michael became a union staff member.
- October 01, 2009 What We Make USW workplaces are found in nearly every sector of the North American economy, from metals, manufacturing, paper, glass rubber, forestry products, chemical industry, rubber, health care, pharmaceuticals to public services, mining and energy and utilities.
- October 01, 2009 Who We Are The United Steelworkers (USW) represents more than 1.2 million members in every state of this country and every province of Canada. The USW is one of the most effective and democratic unions in North America. We have become even bigger and better with the recent merger with PACE Union.
- October 01, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 2.
- October 02, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 2 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify Art Kroll of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
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- April 21, 2009 What Is Rapid Response Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinators in District 2 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Michigan and Wisconsin, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinators.
- April 15, 2010 The Potential for Green Jobs Rapid Response recently issued a series of InfoAlerts outlining the magnitude of the current jobs crisis. With over 11 million jobs needed to get back to pre-recession levels, we need to look at all options to both secure our current jobs and create new, family and community-supportive jobs.
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- April 21, 2009 District 2 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 2 Organizing Coordinator by calling (989) 667-0660 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- June 12, 2009 Organize The United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO-CLC, is your opportunity for a change. By organizing with the USW, you become part of an organization that brings with its over 850,000 members.
- October 02, 2009 Why Should I Join A Union? Having a Union in your workplace is the most beneficial thing you can do to secure your future and the future of your family! Read more to find out why.
- October 28, 2009 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Forming a Union Some questions are answered dealing with forming a new local union. What will be in our first union contract? Membership dues. When do we begin paying? How much are they?
- October 28, 2009 Summary of the National Labor Relations Act It is in the national interest of the United States to maintain full production in its economy. Industrial strife among employees, employers, and labor organizations interferes with full production and is contrary to our national interest. Experience has shown that labor disputes can be lessened if the parties involved recognize the legitimate rights of each in their relations with one another.
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinators Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of Women of Steel Coordinators in Canada and the U.S.
- February 09, 2010 USW District 2 Women of Steel Meeting The United Steelworkers District 2 Women of Steel Meeting will be held in conjunction with the USW District 2 Conference at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, Wisconsin, on April 7-8, 2010. Registration will be held from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
- December 10, 2009 USW District 2 WOS Calendar of Events Check here for updates to Women of Steel (WOS) Calendar Events.
- October 02, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- January 31, 2010 USW District 2 Women of Steel Show Support for Clean Energy Videos of USW District 2 Women of Steel showing support for strong, comprehensive clean energy and climate change legislation that will create good jobs, make America more energy independent, and leave a better environment for future generations.
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