http://www.uswlocal8183.org/ USW Local 8183 News 2010-09-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=65 2010-09-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=65 Beginning Sept. 7, 2010 the Union Hall will temporarily change hours of operation. The new hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00am until 430pm. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=64 2010-09-02 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=64 Don’t just watch hunting or fishing shows from your couch. Be a guest star on Brotherhood Outdoors, a brand new outdoor TV series of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance that will feature hardworking and hard playing union members like you. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=63 2010-09-01 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=63 Take a Quick Survey to Support U.S. Jobs http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=62 2010-08-13 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=62 E-Board Meeting August 17, 2010 7am-8am August Membership Meeting August 19, 2010 6:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm General Business http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=61 2010-08-10 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=61 Retired Member of USW Local 1055 Brother A G Blackman died Sunday, August 8, 2010. Funeral to be held Thursday August 12 at noon at the Silver Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Smyrna, TN. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=60 2010-08-05 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=60 Early last month, Rapid Response reported on the roughly 200,000 paper industry jobs lost in the last decade – a third of the total jobs – and the uncertain future for all the Steelworkers in this sector. Since that time, we’ve been busy working in targeted ways to raise this issue with our lawmakers http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=59 2010-08-04 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=59 President Obama today told the AFL-CIO Executive Council, “We are going to keep fighting for an economy that works for everybody, not just a privileged few.” http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=58 2010-07-27 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=58 The Union regrets to report the passing of Brother Ed Berry July 23, 2010 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=56 2010-07-23 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=56 Classes for Summer/Fall 2010 at the Local 1055L’s Learning Center. Also check the ICD link for full calendar. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=54 2010-07-16 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=54 Early voting began Thursday, below is links to Davidson, Wilson, and Rutherford counties election commission. You can find polling locations and sample ballots at these sights. USE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE! http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=55 2010-07-16 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=55 With many of Nashville’s at-risk neighborhoods recovering from the recent flood, more Nashville students than ever will lack the supplies they need to go back to school prepared for success. Join us for the 3rd National Day of Action as we STUFF THE BUS with school supplies for children and teens served through United Way’s Neighborhood Family Resource Centers and partner agencies working daily to equip the youth of Nashville’s neighborhoods for success http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=53 2010-07-09 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=53 The contest is open to all past and present Career Development participants!! http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=52 2010-07-07 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=52 MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=51 2010-07-05 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=51 A study released today documenting illegal subsidies to Chinese paper producers strengthens the argument of the United Steelworkers (USW) union that U.S, policymakers must intervene now to preserve the domestic paper industry and hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=48 2010-06-22 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=48 Come join officers and members of USW Local 1055L for Second Annual Labor Day Celebration Monday September 6, 2010 Lee Victory Park 110 Sam Ridley Parkway Shelter 1 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=49 2010-06-22 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=49 Union Hall will be closed week of June 28th through July 5th http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=46 2010-06-17 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=46 Membership Meeting DATE: June 17, 2010 TIMES: 6:30am Noon 2:30pm 6:30pm PLACE: Union Hall SUBJECT: General Business http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=47 2010-06-14 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=47 Attention Singer/Songwriters: Do you have a song about hope, teamwork, restoration or overcoming adversity? Maybe a song inspired by Nashville’s recent flood? If so, enter it in United Way’s “LIVE UNITED” Summer Song Contest for a chance to perform it live at 3rd and Lindsley during United Way’s “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive Launch Concert on June 24th (featuring Kink Ador and KNAPSACKHEROES). http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=45 2010-06-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=45 BUY AMERICAN http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=44 2010-06-02 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=44 Vote Results http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=43 2010-06-01 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=43 When: Tuesday June 1, 2010 Time: 6:30am Noon 2:30pm 6:30pm Where: Union Hall Subject: RECALL Preferential Hires/Discussion of the Agreement. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=42 2010-05-27 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=42 Don't Believe the Hype Important Information about W-2's, Taxes, and Health Care Reform http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=41 2010-05-26 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=41 Jobs Bill = 1 Million Jobs. Tell Congress, Pass It Now! http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=40 2010-05-05 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=40 Compiling List of Water Damaged Vehicles http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=35 2010-05-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=35 We need everyone to update their contact information, please! http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=36 2010-05-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=36 The company is meeting with Engineers this afternoon at 3:00pm, we will have more information on our status after that. Check back to get the latest up-date http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=37 2010-05-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=37 The Company just notified the Union Hall they expect the power to be back up by Midnight. Departments Managers are calling partial crews now to come in the morning at 6am. They will be calling in departments 112, 122, 123, 126 and the warehouse. Full crews in all departments expected to start Tuesday at 6pm http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=38 2010-05-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=38 DANA LEE ALLEN, age 44, passed away April 29, 2010 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=34 2010-05-02 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=34 LaVergne Plant will be closed through Tuesday 6am. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=33 2010-05-01 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=33 Due to flooding and no elecricity the plant is closed for A crew tonight. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=32 2010-04-29 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=32 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY DUMPING MARGINS AGAINST CHINESE AND INDONESIAN COATED PAPER PRODUCERS http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=31 2010-04-19 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=31 For more Information on the Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship go the Media link and then to downloads. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=30 2010-04-15 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=30 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. One option to move us in this direction is through “green jobs.” If done right, Steelworker members stand to benefit if our country makes the commitment to supporting http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=29 2010-04-13 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=29 From the desk of Pension and Insurance http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=28 2010-04-08 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=28 Steelworkers’ President Leo Gerard: If Miners Were Union, They Could Have Refused Unsafe Work at Massey... http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=27 2010-03-28 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=27 Save Jobs Write the President and Congress How Much More Can We Take http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=26 2010-03-26 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=26 Message from Leo W. Gerard International President, I’ve attached a fact sheet with details on the historic health care bill passed this week. A lot of threats and misinformation is being spread by employers and insurers, and I think it’s extremely important that this fact sheet be provided to all of our members and retirees. Please distribute it widely. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=22 2010-03-22 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=22 The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance is holding the 1st Annual Turkey Hunting contests. We invite you to share this with your union friends and family, as we challenge all members across North America to Harvest, photograph, and enter your wild turkey in this years’ competition. Please click on the link below for all details. If you are unable to click the link, you can find out all the information, by going to our website www.unionsportsmen.org http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=25 2010-03-22 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=25 The Robert Pruitte Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by: The Wilson County Democrat Party Two $750.00 scholarships will be awarded! Deadline for Application is April 30, 2010 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=19 2010-03-12 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=19 Anyone that works with electrical components needs to read this recall from Consumer Product Safety Commission http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=20 2010-03-12 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=20 USW Workers at Bridgestone-LaVergne Giving Back to the Community, Concessionary Contract Keeps Plant Open and Money Flowing ... http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=21 2010-03-12 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=21 Anti-Union Rep Admits His Group Opposes Majority Rule... http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=18 2010-03-11 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=18 Health Care Reform http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=17 2010-03-02 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=17 This may be useful to know when grocery shopping, if it's a concern to you. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=16 2010-02-09 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=16 Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, February 9, 2010; A13 China's sovereign wealth fund has lifted the veil on its U.S. securities holdings, revealing more than $9.6 billion of holdings in about 60 U.S. companies. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=15 2010-02-03 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=15 WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2010)-A battle is brewing in the U.S. Office of the Trade Representative over duty-free treatment of tire imports from Thailand. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=12 2010-01-31 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=12 The Union Plus scholarship deadline is Saturday, January 30, 2010. United Steelworkers members and their children are eligible for Union Plus http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=13 2010-01-28 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=13 The following charities have sent our Union letters... http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=14 2010-01-28 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=14 We have added a new link for scholarships http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=11 2010-01-19 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=11 Brother Overstreet was a dedicated union member and will be missed by all that knew him. He was a former P&I rep, also worked in TBR Stock Prep and a IPI Trucker. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=10 2010-01-13 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=10 Local 1155 confirmed today Bridgestone is going to hire 15 people. http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=8 2010-01-07 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=8 Hillary Shaw Recipient of Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship Hillary Shaw, daughter of Michael Neal (member of USW Local 1055L / Bridgestone Americas in LaVergne, TN), was chosen from amongst 400+ applicants to receive the ICD’s $1,000 Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship. Shaw, who has a BS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from MTSU, is attending Belmont University’s M.Ed Organizational Leadership and Communications Program while working in H.R. at St. Thomas Hospital. District 9 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=7 2010-01-06 http://www.uswlocal8183.org/news_detail.php?id=7 USW Article Brief The new year brings new information about COBRA and other benefits for members who have unfortunately lost their jobs. Click here for the latest. .The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The ARRA included COBRA subsidies for individuals (and their eligible dependents) who lost their health care coverage due to a recent involuntary job loss. On Dec. 19, 2009, President Obama signed into la