tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58694572012-02-08T15:23:54.114-05:00USW Local Union 1123Golden Lodge Membership Updatethe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comBlogger981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-10745260353297448972012-02-08T15:18:00.002-05:002012-02-08T15:23:54.128-05:00Information &RatificationMeetingsTuesday,February 21, 2012Two meetings:9:00 a.m. &4:30 p.m.Mayfield Senior Center3825 13th St. S.W.Canton, Ohio 44710Free parkingDoors will open and votingcan begin at 6:30 a.m.Voting will continue all dayuntil 6:30 p.m.Any member who has been laid-off less than twoyears is still in good standing and eligible to vote.Absentee voting is not allowed.Your Union card, the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-28470590120245666982012-02-07T17:49:00.004-05:002012-02-07T18:27:21.701-05:00Negotiations UpdateFebruary 7, 2012
Second Tentative Agreement Reached
The Union met with the Company to continue negotiations for the 2012 Tentative Agreement (TA). Today, these negotiations have resulted in the parties agreeing to a few changes to the TA. The Negotiating Committee believes these changes warrant bringing the Tentative Agreement back to the membership for a vote. The details of the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-52238644929949450992012-02-03T17:16:00.002-05:002012-02-03T17:23:58.338-05:00
Negotiations UpdateFebruary 3, 2012
The Golden Lodge Negotiating Committee met with the Company today. The parties discussed what the outcome would be if a new labor agreement was not ratified. The Company stated if that occurs the caster investment would not be made.
The Company said they do plan to construct a new ladle refiner at Faircrest. Using the figures provided earlier in negotiations the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-3340145067548183262012-01-31T16:01:00.002-05:002012-01-31T16:03:35.518-05:00Negotiations UpdateJanuary 31, 2012
The Negotiating Committee has heard from many members concerning what aspects of the Tentative Agreement (TA) they want changed. There is a wide range of issues. All of the issues were originally addressed during negotiations leading up to the TA.
We have discussed our members concerns and put together a list of proposals. These proposals reflect changes thatthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-74261648390188282882012-01-27T16:27:00.003-05:002012-01-27T16:31:25.391-05:00Negotiations UpdateJanuary 27, 2012
Earlier this week the Company contacted USW Sub District Director Dennis Brommer to discuss further negotiations for a new Basic Labor Agreement (BLA). Director Brommer, President Joe Hoagland and Vice President Duke Ellington met, agreed to pursue negotiations and called for the elected negotiators to meet at the Golden Lodge on Thursday.
During the Thursdaythe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-21622935061649399122012-01-17T16:18:00.001-05:002012-01-17T16:19:03.535-05:00To view the January, 2012, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=111063260the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-52464424407056714422012-01-15T19:38:00.001-05:002012-01-15T19:42:57.394-05:00Negotiations UpdateJanuary 15, 2012
7:30 p.m.
TentativeAgreementRejected917-608the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-72671227622047983312012-01-09T15:14:00.000-05:002012-01-09T15:14:21.530-05:00RumorsJanuary 9, 2012
Rumors, misunderstandings and misconceptions have been circulated regarding provisions of the 2012 Tentative Agreement (TA). Here is a brief list of explanations for clarity.
Rumor - The 2009 Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) provides a 3% raise in September 2012.
Fact – The 2009 BLA provides a 2% raise in September 2012 . The TA (upon ratification) moves this raise to January 1,the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-47256351674076606752011-12-23T13:03:00.001-05:002011-12-23T13:04:10.073-05:00Closed for Holidays
The Union Hall will be closed for the Christmas Holidays Friday, Dec. 23, & Monday, Dec. 26. We will re-open Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 8:30 a.m.the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-32960912333276740412011-12-22T20:42:00.008-05:002011-12-22T21:02:51.541-05:00Information & Ratification Meetings
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Two meetings
9:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Mayfield Senior Center 3825 13th St. S.W.Canton, Ohio 44710 Free parking
Doors will open and voting can begin at 7:30 a.m. Voting will continue all day until 6:30 p.m.
Any member who has been laid-off less than two years is still in good standing and eligible to vote.
Absentee voting is not the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-8074669477493779352011-12-16T09:58:00.007-05:002011-12-16T14:07:47.218-05:00Negotiations Update
December 16, 2011
On Thursday, December 15, the United Steelworkers Local 1123 Negotiating Committee reached a Tentative Agreement with the Timken Company. Upon ratification, this agreement will replace the existing Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) that is set to expire in September of 2013. This new agreement will run until September 2017 and contains improvements in contract the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-6143166473064481712011-12-09T15:02:00.002-05:002011-12-09T15:03:29.639-05:00Negotiations Update
December 9, 2011
The Union Negotiating Committee met with the Company on December 6, 7, 8 and 9. The parties concluded discussion on non-economic issues. The Union has been able to bargain moderate gains in Basic Labor Agreement language and has secured agreement concerning other topics of discussions.
The Company has presented proposals on wages, healthcare benefits and the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-33640126898619315102011-12-09T10:07:00.003-05:002011-12-09T10:18:17.729-05:00To view the December, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=107760097the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-15270799777597544272011-12-02T15:10:00.001-05:002011-12-02T15:11:47.467-05:00Negotiations Update
December 2, 2011
The Union and the Company met on Tuesday, November 29. The parties began the day bargaining over the remaining non-economic issues. Proposals and counter proposals were discussed concerning contracting out , grievances ,safety and health, improper recall from layoff and the posting of bids between plants. The result of these discussions led to agreement on a the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-45718409137088170402011-11-18T16:37:00.003-05:002011-11-21T09:29:23.103-05:00Negotiations Update
November 18, 2011
The Union and Company met November 8,15 and 18. On the 8th, talks centered around temporary shift and schedule assignments, improper recall from layoff, contracting out reasonableness factors and the grievance procedure.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) surrounding the staffing of the Faircrest caster continues to be refined. The Union has made the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-70413152452640836312011-11-18T13:40:00.001-05:002011-11-18T13:42:01.305-05:00To view the November, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=103952652the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-38301175039603255632011-11-04T11:30:00.004-04:002011-11-04T13:07:32.960-04:00Negotiations Update
November 4, 2011
The Negotiating Committee met twice this week with the Company. On Tuesday, the Union presented a comprehensive list of proposals in an attempt to resolve many of the outstanding non-economic issues. These proposals concern contracting out, vacation scheduling, seniority, temporary assignment, bidding and the grievance procedure. The Union also presented a newthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-17262606205362244492011-11-03T09:51:00.000-04:002011-11-03T09:51:01.548-04:00ATTENTION!ALL VETERANS
You are invited to a freeVeterans’ Breakfastat theGolden Lodge Union Hall1234 Harrison Ave SWCanton, Ohio
Saturday, Nov. 12, 20118:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-65335331945597304622011-10-28T11:44:00.000-04:002011-10-28T11:44:04.070-04:00Negotiations Update
October 28, 2011
The parties met on Tuesday, October 25. The Company presented language for staffing the proposed Faircrest upgrade. This language is similar to the X-Mill language that is currently in our contract. The Union has reviewed it and has a list of questions concerning the proposal. The Company provided additional safety information and part of the shutdown the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-79882088948366488522011-10-21T16:22:00.005-04:002011-10-21T16:30:44.161-04:00Negotiations Update
October 21, 2011
The Union and Company met twice this week. At the first meeting the Company presented a demonstration of the new electronic bidding system. Electronic bidding was first discussed in the 2009 negotiations and is proposed to replace the current paper and time clock punch procedure. The new system will consist of a touch screen kiosk where our members can view the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-7919413547360378552011-10-14T15:44:00.003-04:002011-10-16T12:49:51.416-04:00Negotiations UpdateOctober 14, 2011The Union and the Company met twice during the week. On Tuesday, October 11 the Negotiating Committee replied to company proposals concerning the 14 day right of return a member has when bidding on a job and the time allotment for responding to a contracting out notice. The Union recommended that the Company submit language concerning the staffing of the the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-40421406303976443552011-10-11T09:19:00.003-04:002011-10-11T09:26:46.936-04:00To view the October, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=98901150the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-72074385655571100572011-10-07T15:48:00.002-04:002011-10-07T16:03:08.192-04:00Negotiations UpdateOctober 7, 2011The Union met with the company on Thursday, October 6. The scheduled meeting for Tuesday was cancelled at the company’s request. The company presented their BLA proposals. Some of the proposals concerned contracting out notifications, direct deposit payroll and staffing of the Faircrest expansion. The company also discussed the non-economic BLA proposals made by the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-2699736833522453092011-09-30T13:50:00.003-04:002011-09-30T13:58:38.549-04:00Negotiations UpdateSeptember 30, 2011 The Union Negotiating Committee met with the company twice this week and began collective bargaining concerning the proposed Faircrest expansion. On Tuesday, the Union presented several non-economic Basic Labor Agreement, (BLA), language changes. These changes deal with work processes, conditions and job assignments. Some proposals concerned contracting out the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-10990724515113660492011-09-20T10:26:00.002-04:002011-09-20T10:47:49.787-04:00To view the September, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/95622133/September-2011-Golden-Lodge-Newsthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-68726972258617934222011-09-19T09:44:00.002-04:002011-09-19T09:49:14.671-04:00Negotiating Committee Holds Divisional MeetingsSeptember 19, 2011Golden Lodge members and the Negotiating Committee met 12 times last week to discuss the upcoming contract bargaining. President Joe Hoagland relayed to the groups what information the Company has provided, to date, about the proposed Faircrest investment and concerns identified by the Negotiating Committee for bargaining. Members the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-91027245742151684602011-09-01T13:29:00.002-04:002011-09-01T13:43:15.090-04:00DIVISION MEETINGS
To prepare for bargaining concerning the Company’s potential Faircrest investment.
Canton Bearing - RPP Plants
Monday, September 12, 2011
7:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m
& 3:30 p.m.
Faircrest Steel Plant
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
8:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m
& 4:30 p.m.
Gambrinus Steel Plant
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
8:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m
& 4:30 p.m.
Harrison Steel Plant
Thursday, September the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-60699495400839878052011-09-01T13:23:00.002-04:002011-09-01T13:27:50.123-04:00
Negotiating Committee
meets with Company
On Monday August 29, 2011, Timken Company officials met with the Golden Lodge Negotiating Committee to discuss a potential $225 million investment at the Faircrest Steel Plant.
This investment would include an additional ladle refiner and a continuous caster. The Company gave a short presentation highlighting the increase in capacity, yield and the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-56896052574994820852011-08-09T13:16:00.001-04:002011-08-09T13:19:07.368-04:00To view the August, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=89093416
the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-91088883979197409952011-06-16T15:00:00.002-04:002011-08-09T13:28:39.318-04:00To view the June, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=89095118
the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-22910206344461490772011-05-25T14:55:00.004-04:002011-08-09T13:39:05.104-04:00To view the May, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=89096481
the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-83863546016417576532011-04-15T16:20:00.003-04:002011-08-09T13:44:26.620-04:00To view the April, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=89096951
the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-43160644420358125932011-03-11T09:33:00.001-05:002011-03-11T09:35:18.465-05:00To view the March, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=73473553the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-2242478695157964882011-03-11T09:25:00.001-05:002011-03-11T09:26:43.906-05:00To view the February, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=73473321the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-43885213235052574332011-01-12T13:38:00.007-05:002011-03-11T09:52:54.019-05:00To view the January, 2011, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=73474262the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-51344702749205678142010-12-10T09:05:00.003-05:002011-03-11T10:15:23.260-05:00To view the December, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=73475400the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-59537294146107736362010-11-18T14:08:00.002-05:002010-11-18T14:18:32.654-05:00To view the November, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/43188400the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-57289619231522033092010-10-03T13:16:00.000-04:002010-10-03T13:18:01.747-04:00To apply for the optional Supplemental Life Insurance, download and complete this form.http://www.docstoc.com/docs/56436241/Statement-of-Health-Formthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-13481074574319869572010-09-30T14:57:00.001-04:002010-09-30T15:07:58.490-04:00To view the October, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/38491495/Golden-Lodge-News-October-2010the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-60580603970384237292010-09-08T14:55:00.001-04:002010-09-08T14:58:01.757-04:00To view the September, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/37115758/Golden-Lodge-News-September-2010the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-3030043909398851952010-08-17T16:02:00.001-04:002010-08-17T16:05:26.812-04:00To view the August, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/36026169the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-84010687108045745992010-06-04T09:51:00.003-04:002010-06-04T09:58:21.100-04:00Be sure to plan a day at the Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Parkfor members and retirees familiesUSW Local 1123 Family Fun DaySunday June 2710:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.See the June issue of Golden Lodge News for more information.the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-14052961608371565922010-06-04T09:24:00.002-04:002010-06-04T09:35:54.201-04:00To view the June, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/full/32522959?access_key=key-2cytf3rsvllj6ihglcv4the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-63905881103156254822010-05-17T09:22:00.001-04:002010-05-17T09:23:45.019-04:00To view the May, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/31480280the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-49284129368230769182010-04-13T10:43:00.003-04:002010-04-13T10:49:39.000-04:00Help needed with research studyIn order to determine how our membership is coping with working in dangerous work environments, the USW has teamed with Professor of Psychology Dr. Jeffrey Lating and Doctoral Student Rich Blake at Loyola University Maryland in the development of a research study. Dr. Lating has conducted educational training for members of the USW’s Emergency Responses Team (ERT) the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-41683044510204401842010-04-13T10:36:00.002-04:002010-04-13T10:39:53.950-04:00To view the April, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/29850912the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-18123950742742272972010-04-08T15:42:00.006-04:002010-04-09T09:14:39.869-04:00Stark CountyHall of Fame Central Labor Council,AFL-CIOWorkers' Memorial Day ServiceWednesday, April 28, 201010:00 a.m.Golden Lodge Union Hall1234 Harrison Ave. SWCanton, Ohio 44706"Mourn for the dead, fight for the living."Tuscarawas CountyWorkers' Memorial Day Service Sunday, April 25, 20102:00 p.m.Tuscarawas County CourthouseNew Philadelphia, Ohiothe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-17398757184502848922010-03-11T10:22:00.001-05:002010-03-11T10:24:45.717-05:00To view the March, 2010, issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/28207840the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-2967619431807766722010-02-15T12:40:00.003-05:002010-02-15T12:46:32.400-05:00To view the February, 2010 issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/26888691/February-2010the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-58351155038658588112010-01-21T11:05:00.001-05:002010-01-21T11:06:48.651-05:00To view the January, 2010 issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/doc/25539878/Jan-2010the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-46918815905907344012010-01-04T11:20:00.002-05:002010-01-04T11:28:04.446-05:00Caremark Prescription Coverage ProblemWe received a communication from the Company this morning that said Bargaining Unit drug records with Caremark for 2010 were not updated properly. The problem is being resolved ASAP. They hope to have all records updated so anyone who needs prescriptions filled will be able to do so by this afternoon (Monday, Jan. 4).If you have an EMERGENCY prescription the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-13275549031241407502009-12-22T09:41:00.002-05:002009-12-22T09:43:33.219-05:00TAA petition certifiedThe Department of Labor has certified our petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). The government will now request a list of employees and contact information from the Timken Company. You will be notified by mail as to when group sessions will be held. You are encouraged to attend a group session in order to learn what benefits are available. You may then choose the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-58151670877712623142009-12-08T14:45:00.002-05:002009-12-08T14:50:27.822-05:00Hundreds of thousands are needed for temporary jobsThe U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training. Best of all, census takers work right in their own communities. Census taker jobs are excellent for people who want to work part-time, those who are between jobs, or just about anyone the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-35765286896249300052009-11-10T09:38:00.006-05:002009-11-10T10:10:32.752-05:00To view the November, 2009 issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/full/22362922?access_key=key-139q6clnjx9utgiowksdthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-46293349467481835942009-11-09T14:13:00.001-05:002009-11-09T14:14:58.164-05:00Attention members of USW Local 1123Recently, a survey was mailed to your home. The USW Emergency Response Team is attempting to gather information to help the program evolve and to better serve our members.Please take the time to read and respond to this important survey.Thank you in advance.Rich BlakeOn behalf of theUSW Emergency Response Teamthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-60982742824142852252009-11-06T14:43:00.003-05:002009-11-06T14:48:47.730-05:00Click here for HARD HATTED WOMEN flyer on Nontradtional Careers Orientation: http://www.scribd.com/full/22222006?access_key=key-1cofg3vx41ydvc0t8xvpthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-81512713579447765252009-11-01T19:30:00.002-05:002009-11-01T19:33:34.119-05:00UPDATE #28 November 1, 20097:30 p.m. TentativeAgreementAccepted1320-280the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-32300193100172643312009-10-23T13:20:00.002-04:002009-10-23T13:51:38.928-04:00UPDATE #27October 23, 20091:00 p.m.The tentative agreement summaries have just been delivered by our union printer. They are now being addressed and hopefully can be mailed this weekend. The Negotiating Committee believes our membership will have their copies early next week.If you currently receive Golden lodge News then we have your correct address. If not, please contact the Union Hall at (330the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-31304737300651839652009-10-21T16:23:00.003-04:002009-10-21T17:29:23.309-04:00Information & Ratification MeetingsSunday, November 1, 2009Two meetings9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Canton Civic CenterMcKinley Room1101 Market Ave. N.Canton, OhioFree ParkingDoors will open and voting can begin at 7:30 a.m.Voting will continue all day until 6:30 p.m.Union card, Timken swipe card, driver’s licenseor other I.D. required to vote.No absentee voting permitted.the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-15529436728556563382009-10-16T10:50:00.001-04:002009-10-16T10:53:09.057-04:00UPDATE #26 October 16, 200910:00 a.m.The Negotiating Committee is advising our members who plan to retire in the near future to wait. The tentative agreement contains a lump sum payment for anyone who retires before January 1, 2014, but after the effective date of the contract. The effective date will be after ratification.If you have signed papers that indicate you are leaving on a specific datethe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-732467441712199462009-10-15T18:57:00.003-04:002009-10-15T19:02:26.154-04:00UPDATE #25October 15, 20097:00 p.m.We have a tentative agreement!The Union and the Company reached a tentative agreement today. The current contract is extended until October 31, 2009 in order to allow time to inform our members and schedule a vote. A summary will be mailed to all members to review before a ratification vote. No place or date has yet been set for that vote. the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-38675009470446619722009-10-14T16:55:00.001-04:002009-10-14T16:58:31.636-04:00UPDATE #24 October 14, 20094:30 p.m.The Union and Company held meetings today. The Union submitted a revised proposal on pensions. The parties resolved outstanding issues concerning new hire wage rates, steel base force guarantees, security payment melt triggers and gainsharing plans. Many important issues are still on the table.The Negotiating Committee reminds our membership to report to work the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-56969028329372682782009-10-13T09:28:00.003-04:002009-10-13T09:34:27.870-04:00To view the October, 2009 issue of Golden Lodge News click on this linkhttp://www.scribd.com/full/20993014?access_key=key-1797m3kun1u67eilrbzvthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-36859262380978109772009-10-12T15:34:00.002-04:002009-10-12T15:39:09.270-04:00UPDATE #23 October 12, 20093:00 p.m. The Union and Company plan to meet Wednesday, October 14, 2009 If you would like to receive email Updates of the negotiations and you’re presently not in our address book, send your email address to cat1123@neo.rr.comThe car signs "LOCAL 1123 UNITED FOR A FAIR CONTRACT" are available at the Union hall for pickup.the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-73142467445695500982009-10-09T16:28:00.003-04:002009-10-09T16:33:52.945-04:00 UPDATE #22October 9, 2009 9:00 a.m.The Union and Company held meetings on Thursday October 8. The Company provided requested information on the various gain sharing plans and the formula used to convert cast bloom tons to ingot tons. The parties discussed base force guarantee numbers. The Company still owes the Union a response on Investment Commitment. The Company then presented their the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-61734512766513602072009-10-07T16:06:00.001-04:002009-10-07T16:07:53.421-04:00UPDATE #21October 7, 20094:00 p.m.The Union and Company met today. The meeting began with discussions concerning base force guarantee numbers, security payment melt triggers and investment commitments. The Union presented counterproposals on active employee health care, prescription drug co-payments and wages. The parties discussed options for earning opportunities if the level of work returns tothe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-85510306494115917512009-10-06T16:43:00.001-04:002009-10-06T16:46:50.341-04:00UPDATE #20 October 6, 20094:30 p.m.No meetings were held between the parties on Monday, October 5.The Union and Company met on Tuesday, October 6. The Union presented information regarding a proposed pension plan for new hires.The parties discussed the funding of the SUB benefit and additional weeks of eligibility.The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7.the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-89741248080223616562009-10-02T11:18:00.003-04:002009-10-02T11:31:17.615-04:00UPDATE #19October 2, 200911:00 a.m.The Company contacted the Union this morning. The parties have agreed to extend the current contract until Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Negotiations will continue. At this time, the parties have not set a date or time for the next meeting.Please report to work on your scheduled dates and times. Continue to work in a safe and professional manner. The the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-9182808982357942422009-10-01T18:18:00.002-04:002009-10-01T18:28:01.434-04:00UPDATE #18October 1, 20096:00 p.m.The Union and Company met today. The Union, in an attempt to move towards an agreement, withdrew some of its proposals and amended others. The Company characterized the Union’s counter-proposals as not significant enough to meet its needs. The Union responded that as part of the bargaining process the Company should make counter-proposals in recognition of the the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-79982361649233899812009-10-01T09:52:00.001-04:002009-10-01T09:54:54.279-04:00UPDATE #17October 1, 2009The Union and Company met again Wednesday, September 30. The Company discussed job security and presented amended proposals on current employee health care, new hire health care, SUB benefits, pensions and wages. The Company also offered to explore ideas addressing the cost issues surrounding Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) caps for retirees and a trust fund the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-42450903748300357152009-09-29T15:47:00.003-04:002009-09-30T08:28:16.027-04:00UPDATE #16September 29, 2009On Monday, September 28, the Negotiating Committee met with Director McCall to discuss narrowing the differences between the Union and the Company.On Tuesday, September 29, the Union and Company met again. The Company began by addressing the changes proposed to the 401(k) Plan. They agreed not to limit the contribution percentages and to allow our members age 50 and the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-78647006188784881802009-09-28T15:00:00.002-04:002009-09-28T15:03:43.341-04:00Issue 3 Casino Campaign lookingto hire rank-and-file union membersThe Issue 3 Casino Campaign, which the Ohio AFL-CIO has endorsed, is looking to hire rank-and-file union members that need work.The work will focus on union members contacting union members seeking support of State Issue 3. The work will be available throughout the state and is expected to last through election day, November 4, the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-59876011733786670302009-09-25T15:33:00.002-04:002009-09-25T15:42:51.051-04:00UPDATE #15September 25, 20093:30 p.m.The Company and Union met again Friday, September 25. The Union offered a revised term sheet outlining its economic proposals. The two parties are far apart.The Company has proposed:* Concessions to health care insurance for both active and retirees.* Monthly contributions to health care.* Cuts in pension benefits.* No wage increases for the first two years ofthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-59354277026639942402009-09-25T09:09:00.002-04:002009-09-25T09:24:31.860-04:00UPDATE #14September 25, 20098:45 a.m.The Union and Company are still negotiating. Many of our members are asking if they should report to work September 28. Until further notice: REPORT TO WORK EVERY DAYAS SCHEDULED A more comprehensive update will be released soon. Stay United!the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-87346475789193958902009-09-24T11:53:00.002-04:002009-09-24T11:56:24.566-04:00UPDATE #13The Union and Company met again on Wednesday, September 23. The Company began by reviewing its list of non-economic proposals that the Union had not fully responded to. Discussions, amendments and counter-proposals were made by both parties. The Company gave answers and provided explanations to the Union regarding the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Testing proposal. The Company then the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-1220565803558812542009-09-23T10:25:00.004-04:002009-09-23T10:37:37.023-04:00 UPDATE #12The Negotiating Committees met on Tuesday, September 22. The Company responded to the list of outstanding Union Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) proposals. The Company agreed to a portion of the language changes. The few remaining items are still on the table and will require further discussion.The Company addressed the Union’s safety proposal. They proposed to meet with the Union safety the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-58660724735800638312009-09-22T10:01:00.001-04:002009-09-22T10:05:58.219-04:00UPDATE #11The Union and Company met again Monday, September 21. Union technicians led the first discussion centered around the Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB) caps on retiree health insurance. FASB caps are the maximum monthly premiums the Company pays for retiree health care. At present, some of our retirees have exceeded the cap and pay a monthly fee. The projection of increases in the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-40135935756620550972009-09-18T10:52:00.004-04:002009-09-22T10:17:22.857-04:00UPDATE #10The Union and Company met Thursday September 17. The Negotiating Committee along with the Union technician, an attorney that specializes in benefits and bargaining, presented proposals on health care, pension and SUB benefits. Many of the housekeeping changes were agreed to along with legal changes that reflect recent legislation. The Company provided answers to the technician’s the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-30104673392010422342009-09-16T13:46:00.001-04:002009-09-16T13:48:25.827-04:00UPDATE #9On Monday, September 14, the sub-groups for both the Union and the Company met to discuss the Union’s proposal on safety. The Union has offered to partner with the Company to improve training, assist in accident investigations, develop safe work procedures, eliminate hazards and improve communications. The Union provided several examples of recent events to bolster their arguments. The the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-72963943378864219032009-09-11T14:33:00.003-04:002009-09-14T09:32:25.119-04:00UPDATE #8The Union and Company met again on Thursday, September 10th. The Company began by saying it would soon provide information concerning one of their earlier proposals.The Company also designated members of its negotiating team to break out into a sub-group to discuss the Union’s Safety and Health proposal. Meetings between this sub- group and a group from the Union will be held at dates tothe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-17256468516384644062009-09-10T13:23:00.001-04:002009-09-10T13:25:17.705-04:00UPDATE #7The Union and the Company met Wednesday, September 9, 2009.The Company began by offering responses to some of the Union Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) proposals that they had promised to review. As in earlier meetings they declined to agree with the majority of the changes. Further negotiations will be needed.The Union then asked for information on some of the non-economic proposals the the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-3631641267711319272009-09-09T15:01:00.006-04:002009-09-09T15:09:40.051-04:00To view the September, 2009 issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/full/19582612?access_key=key-1py85rt2mzha8unew4drthe Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-67849350649496390802009-09-04T11:26:00.002-04:002009-09-04T11:32:45.060-04:00UPDATE #6The Union and the Company met Thursday, September 3, 2009.The Job Evaluation Committee went first and presented its counter-proposals to the Company and a final list of cleanup items. Later in the afternoon, the parties agreed to the changes and this aspect of the negotiations was concluded. Job Evaluation is the basis on which pay scales and job descriptions are defined for each the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-31204898209976853552009-08-31T21:24:00.001-04:002009-08-31T21:25:34.749-04:00Company Cancels MeetingAs of today, Monday, August 31, 2009, at 4:30 pm, the Company notified the Union that the meeting for Tuesday has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, September 3, 2009.the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-3176222813063458382009-08-28T16:06:00.001-04:002009-08-28T16:10:29.987-04:00August 28th, 2009UPDATE #5The Negotiating and Job Evaluation Committees met with the Company today.The Job Evaluation Committee presented its proposals. The Company agreed with the majority of the changes and provided changes of its own for the committee to review.The Negotiating Committee detailed a list of local issues to the Company.The Company provided copies of BLA language clean up items, the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-87087603350676073452009-08-25T15:44:00.004-04:002009-08-25T23:37:04.452-04:00August 25th, 2009UPDATE #4 Your Bargaining Committee met with the Company today.The Company in opening statements focused on remaining competitive with their US competitors but also made a number of references to their goal of reaching an agreement that would satisfy the needs of both parties. Director Dave McCall in his opening remarks stated we need to be partners, our future is too important the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-47626517659711599452009-08-07T15:03:00.003-04:002009-08-07T15:19:38.811-04:00To view the August, 2009 issue of Golden Lodge News click on this link:http://www.scribd.com/full/18247919?access_key=key-dc6vdwcf1bslrrfot58the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-64431477325455923632009-08-07T10:27:00.001-04:002009-08-07T10:30:14.017-04:00A note from theBargaining Committee:We have a tentative starting date of Tuesday, August 25, 2009, to begin negotiations with the Company.We will continue to keep you informed as we move along in this process.the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-55730263905860412362009-08-07T10:22:00.001-04:002009-08-07T10:24:36.340-04:00SpecialMeetingSunday, August 16, 20096:00 - 8:00 p.m.Mayfield Senior Center3825 13th St. S.W.Canton, OH 44710A petition has been filed with the local union requesting a special meeting. The petition stated, "The following bearing employees would like to be fathered into the steel mill. We would also like to get our time back that we lost in the 80's." It was signed by 20 members.Article V, the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-10831452301745111282009-07-30T14:33:00.005-04:002009-07-31T09:10:21.651-04:00July 29th, 2009UPDATE #3We have had no bargaining meetings with the Company. As of this date, no meetings are scheduled.Your bargaining committee has been preparing for Negotiations for the past three weeks. Preparations will continue.All information requested of the Company by Director Dave McCall was sent to Pittsburgh late last week. Some of the highlights that were requested are;Employment the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-2714228677899446262009-07-06T13:12:00.003-04:002009-07-06T13:23:59.737-04:00UPDATE #2As of this date, there has been NO meeting between the Unionand the Company!Your Rights under the National Labor Relations Act:The United States government, through the National Labor Relations act, gives you the legal right to:* Talk about the Union at work as you would talk about any other subject* Distribute Union literature in non-work areas, on non-work time* Wear Union buttons and the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-48575302711366687552009-06-26T10:47:00.007-04:002009-06-26T11:44:49.876-04:00June 25, 2009UPDATE #1 On June 24, 2009 a meeting was held with the Company.Representing your Union were:District 1 Director Dave McCallSub-District 2 Director Dennis Brommer Staff Representative Joe Holcomb President Joe Hoagland Vice President Paul MullerIn attendance for the Company were:Don WalkerTom Stone Alan Oberster Tony PriborskyGeneral Company Issues:Economic Downturn – Steel division the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-6023159189173929002009-06-03T11:07:00.005-04:002009-06-03T11:20:37.074-04:00DIVISION MEETINGSTo discuss upcoming contract negotiationsHarrison Steel PlantMonday, July 6, 20098:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m& 4:30 p.m.Gambrinus Steel PlantTuesday, July 7, 20098:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m& 4:30 p.m. Faircrest Steel PlantMonday, July 13, 20098:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m& 4:30 p.m. Canton - Gamb Bearing - RPP PlantsWednesday, July 14, 20097:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m& 3:30 p.m.All meetings will be held at:Golden the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-60161960558088258322009-04-08T10:49:00.007-04:002009-04-08T12:04:47.520-04:00Election ResultsListed below are the results of the Local Union Election held April 7, 2009.Those elected, indicated by bold type, will be sworn in May 6, 2009.PresidentJoe Hoagland - 453Randy Feemster - 333Tom Wilkinson - 278Vice PresidentPaul Muller - 494Daryl Bracken - 278Sean Els - 199Michael "Big Mike" James - 81Financial SecretaryGreg Cushman - 546Dan "Duke" Ellington - 474Recording the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-17861748455926479522009-03-26T14:24:00.002-04:002009-03-26T14:31:46.047-04:00Election Notice Listed below are the candidates for local union office as they will appear on the official ballot of Local Union 1123. The election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Golden Lodge Union Hall, 1234 Harrison Ave. SW, Canton, Ohio 44706, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.PresidentTom WilkinsonRandy FeemsterJoe HoaglandVice PresidentMichael "Big Mike" JamesSean the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-74084839280757979942009-03-26T14:19:00.002-04:002009-03-26T14:22:51.514-04:00Officers ElectionThe election of officers, grievance committee members and negotiators will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Golden Lodge Union Hall, 1234 Harrison Ave. S.W., Canton, Ohio 44706 between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ballots will be counted at Golden Lodge.Absentee BallotsAnyone whose work, including official union business, requires them to be more than 50 miles away the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-1144198629548375882006-04-04T20:47:00.000-04:002006-04-05T15:10:41.883-04:00ELECTION RESULTSListed below are the results of the Local Union Election held April 4, 2006.Those elected, indicated by bold type, will be sworn in May 3, 2006.PresidentRandy Feemster - 679Stan Jasionowski - 396Richard Kennedy - 111Rich Hiles - 30Vice PresidentSamuel L. Vorhies - 510Joe Hoagland - 435Michael "Big Mike" James - 254Financial SecretaryGreg Cushman - 672Dan "Duke" Ellington - the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869457.post-1142626018000918022006-03-17T14:52:00.000-05:002006-03-20T09:31:20.626-05:00ELECTION NOTICEListed below are the candidates for local union office as they will appear on the official ballot of USW Golden Lodge Local Union 1123. The election will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Golden Lodge Union Hall, 1234 Harrison Ave. SW, Canton, Ohio 44706, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.PresidentRichard KennedyRandy FeemsterRich HilesStan JasionowskiVice the Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05193525360192715169noreply@blogger.com