UNITED STEELWORKERS
Local 8782
U.S. Steel Lake Erie Works
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UNITED STEELWORKERS Local 8782 U.S. Steel Lake Erie Works
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S.L.C. and Pension Information Local 8782 Collective Agreement
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July 25, 2014 Update The Company and Local 8782 are engaged in discussions regarding the Annual Business Plan and, specifically, how the parties can work together to address various issues of common interest at this time, including pension and operational issues. The parties have agreed not to disclose the specifics of these discussions while they are ongoing.
June 26, 2014 Investment Canada Act One of our members has also been pushing the Industry Minister trying to obtain information of the deal reached with U.S. Steel. Here is the response from the Industry Minister and even though it is a new Minister the answers are the same and they continue to dodge the question. Dear Mr. XXXXXX:
Thank you for your emails
of March 27 and April 9, 2014, regarding our government’s position on U.S. Steel’s
actions in Canada. I appreciate your taking the time to share your concerns.
This issue should be
considered in the context of the overall benefits for Canada from foreign
investments in Canadian companies. Our government’s policy has always been
clear: we welcome foreign investment for the benefits it brings, such as new
ideas, sources of capital, and job creation. Simply put, foreign investment is
in the best interests of Canada and an open global economy.
When U.S. Steel acquired
Stelco Inc. in 2007, it committed to a series of undertakings to demonstrate a
likely net benefit to Canada. Not satisfied that U.S. Steel was honouring its
commitments, in July 2009, our
government filed a Federal Court application for an order requiring U.S. Steel
to comply with its 2007 undertakings. After extensive negotiations, in December
2011, my predecessor signed an agreement with U.S. Steel that included
significant new and enhanced undertakings with respect to U.S. Steel’s
commitment to Canada. U.S. Steel committed to continue
to produce steel in Canada; operate at both Lake Erie and Hamilton plants until
2015, generating continued economic activity; and make at least $50 million in
capital investments to maintain the Canadian facilities by December 2015, over
and above its original undertaking to invest $200 million by October 31, 2012.
Further, U.S. Steel committed to make financial contributions of $3 million
toward community and educational programs in Hamilton and Nanticoke. Given the
very strict confidentiality provisions in the
Investment Canada Act, I am unable to provide you with any additional
information in relation to the settlement. As provided for in the Act, Industry
Canada is monitoring U.S. Steel’s compliance with its commitments.
I was disappointed to
learn that U.S. Steel will permanently shut down its blast furnace in Hamilton.
However, this development must be viewed in the context of the economic
challenges facing the steel industry in Canada and globally. Weak global
demand, growth and increasing competition (which are keeping steel prices low)
combined with high prices for inputs are significantly impacting the
profitability of even the most efficient steel producers. That said, it is
important to note that U.S. Steel has not ended the production of steel in
Canada. The company’s Nanticoke mill continues to produce crude steel, which is
further processed in finishing facilities in Nanticoke and Hamilton. The
Hamilton Works also continues to produce coke, an essential ingredient for steel
production, which is supplied to the Nanticoke operations as well as to U.S.
Steel facilities in the United States.
Rest assured that the
manufacturing sector, including the steel industry, remains a priority for our
government. A strong manufacturing sector generates positive spillovers by
creating jobs among suppliers and contributing to innovations across the
economy. We have taken a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to establish
the conditions necessary to support a globally competitive manufacturing sector
and develop our natural resources in a safe and responsible way to create
high-quality, value-added jobs. The steel industry has been an important
contributor to this ongoing policy dialogue.
Please accept my best
wishes. Sincerely, The Honourable James
Moore, P.C., M.P.
May 14, 2014 Social Security Tribunal The SST has been sending out the wrong letters, there are two different letters being received by our members. Please disregard if you receive a letter like this (click here SST Letter). You do not have to respond to this letter.
May 12, 2014 Social Security Tribunal (SST) of Canada Letters to Claimants People have started to receive letters from the SST stating that they have received your Notice of Appeal to the General Division. It states that it was filed after 30 days of receiving the Employment Insurance Commission reconsideration decision. This is misleading. The Local had sent an email to the Commission looking for clarification on how to proceed. The commission took time to respond and said it was out of their hands and we would have to deal with the SST. We sent an email to the SST looking for clarification on how to proceed. The Tribunal did not respond in a timely manner so the Local filed to the Appeal Division within 30 days based on how we had been filing the group representative appeal at the Employment Insurance Commission. After the SST received our filing they contacted us to say it was incomplete and discussion took place on what was required to complete it. That is when it was determined that the Local had to get all the reconsideration decision letters from the claimants, signed, dated when received, telephone number and social security number. Of course that was going to take time to contact and collect 585 members who were part of the reconsideration. We completed the file April 10, 2014. The letter does not state they are not accepting it but that they are reviewing the Appeal to determine if there is an acceptable reason for the late filing. Our position is it was filed and the fact the SST did not respond until we filed is not our fault and the information the SST requested at that time could not have been done in the time frame from when they contacted us and the 30 days expired. After the SST reviews the circumstance we fully expect the Appeal will advance to be heard. Please retain the letters you receive in case they are required in the future. If there is a change in your contact information please contact the SST and the Local (vp@uswa8782.com). To view a copy of the letter being mailed to claimants click here
February 3, 2014 Update We received the decision from the Employment Insurance Commission on our Reconsideration Request. The next step is to appeal to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (The General Division (first level of appeal) includes an Employment Insurance Section for Employment Insurance appeals and an Income Security Section for Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security appeals). To view the decision click on the link below.
Grievance Form Package Here is a package to assist the steward body on the grievance procedure and process. To view the guideline click on the link below
Family Services Employee Assistance Program The intent of the program is to assist troubled employees in arranging for appropriate private outside resources. If you have questions on the extent of assistance or require help please don't hesitate to call 1-800-668-9920
September 18, 2013 Group Home and Car etc. Insurance for For more Information Click Here
Your Guide to the Employment Standards Act. To view Click Here This will explain your rights under the act as it relates to Hours of Work, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family Medical Leave or Personal Emergency Leave etc.
Go to the Meetings and Public Events page for upcoming meetings Updated June 2, 2014
Go to the Health and Safety page last Updated May 13, 2014
The Retiree Soar page last updated June 16, 2014
The Ways and Means Committee page last updated May 5, 2014
We are trying to establish a database of e-mails for news bulletins etc. for our members and retirees. If you have an e-mail address and would like to be added to this list please click on one of the links below. Members: Please be sure to include your full name or it will not be used. We need to know we are only sending to our members. Send to vp@uswa8782.com.
Retirees mail to: Send to soar@uswa8782.com
Local 8782 was first chartered in 1978. We negotiate collective agreements for our members at U.S. Steel (former Stelco) Lake Erie Works, Pickling Division, Harsco Services, and ESM. Since our members are directly employed in the Steel Industry, it is our responsibility to be involved in the fight to save the steel industry in Canada. For this reason we are launching this web site to communicate the latest developments that affect you. We hope to use this site as another avenue to communicate to our membership on past, present and future initiatives. If you have any suggestions of what you would like to see, please use our feedback page and we will review all suggestions.
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