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USW LOCAL 1137
This page will be used by me to post random thoughts on various subjects that may or may not be in the newsletter. Here, I can ramble on more than I can in the newsletter. When I hear a rumor, a complaint or an idea from a member (or from the company, or just current events in the mill, the country or the world) it often sets me to thinking. Also, I often hear of someone saying "Johnny said .... " when I really didn't. Hmmm, that might be a good title for this page - 'Johnny said ....' ~ Anyway, here goes...
August 30, 2011 - I really enjoyed the USW Convention. I didn't like the crowds and how far it was from the room to the convention center and cost of the food but the speakers were great and it is always nice to in the presence of that many people of a like-mind. There is no earth shattering news from the convention. We have excerpts from some of the speeches in our September newsletter and complete convention coverage can be found at www.usw.org.
The e-board has a very interesting proposal to present to the members at our September 12 meeting. We hope this is something the members want and will support. Your steward will have more details prior to the meeting. We will also have several new members to be sworn in at this meeting. If one or more of these new members work in your crew, come to the meeting and show them your support.
The e-board has elected Scott McCarley to finish out this term as Guide. Remember, all Local officers will be elected again in 2012. Nominations will be accepted at the April 9, 2012 meeting and elections will be held later that month.
We have started a 'group' on Facebook for the Local. If you are a user of Facebook, click HERE and join in. Invite any like-minded union member friends. I think this, as it becomes more known and used, can be a great tool for the Local.
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The opinions posted on this page are those of Johnny Phillips and do not necessarily reflect those of the USW, the other officers of Local 1137, or the majority of the members of Local 1137. Dissenting opinions may be submitted to president@usw1137.org and may (or may not~) be published on a separate page.
