Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) News
From the SOAR Director: What Happens in Washington Matters
In mid-May, Tammie Botelho, a retiree from Bic Corporation and proud member of Local 134L in Milford, Conn., joined dozens of SOAR members and hundreds of rank-and-file Steelworkers for the USW's annual Rapid Response conference in Washington, D.C.
What Happens in Washington Matters
In mid-May, Tammie Botelho, a retiree from Bic Corporation and proud member of USW Local 134L joined dozens of SOAR members and hundreds of rank-and-file Steelworkers for the USW's annual Rapid Response Conference in Washington, D.C.
SOAR is Back!
Unfortunately, COVID-19 caused many of our SOAR chapters to either stop entirely or reduce significantly doing what we do best: dealing face-to-face with people. We're happy to report that the tide has changed!
April Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Read the latest message from SOAR President Bill Pienta on SOAR's three-fold purposes and the USW Your Union, Your Voice campaign.
April Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Beginning in April, USW districts will again hold town hall meetings in locations across the United States. All USW members, retirees, and families are welcome to attend and participate in these important discussions.
February Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
2024 Election Presents Important Decision for SOAR Members, All Retirees
February Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
It’s a New Year, and Something To Think About .
USW Reviewing ATI Pension Annuitization
We're reviewing a plan by ATI to annuitize the pensions of more than 4,000 USW retirees. More...
December Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the November/December SOAR Connection newsletter.
December Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the November/December SOAR Connection newsletter.
October Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the September/October SOAR Connection newsletter.
October Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the September/October SOAR Connection newsletter.
August Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the July/August SOAR Connection newsletter.
August Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the July/August SOAR Connection newsletter.
USW Praises Biden for Saving Pensions
We praise President Joe Biden’s administration for saving multiemployer pension plans covering more than a million Americans, including tens of thousands of USW members and retirees. More...