Monthly Archive: February 2014

Feb 25

Vice Presidents Message

Dear Brother’s and Sister’s and Eligible Members    As earlier reported, I am putting together an Open House to get non active Member’s involved and educate non members on why the Union is important to all employees. My goal is to get more involvement from current Members and bring aboard those who are not. The contract is coming …

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Feb 25

Important Labor History

Centennial of Michigan mass deaths by Loretta Santejka “Take a trip with me to 1913, to Calumet, Michigan in the Copper Country.” So begins Woody Guthrie’s song, “1913 Massacre,” which describes a tragedy that occurred in Calumet in 1913, in the upper peninsula of Michigan. During a party in the Italian Hall that was for …

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Feb 24

Refinery Update

  Sisters and Brothers, We are still in tough times all around the mountain. The important thing is to remember to band together in these times because that is all that’s going to get us through this adversity. By doing so, we will show the company that we are united and stand as one. The …

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Feb 09

Weekend Message

    Dear Members, This week all Union Heads met with Kennecott Officials for our yearly sit down. We went over all issues that are concerned by all of you. We went deep into out sourcing jobs with Contractor’s. I will follow up with Kennecott and keep you all informed. Your yearly safety and performance …

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Feb 01

Weekend Message

Dear Brother’s and Sister’s I hope you all had a safe week at work and all your needs to complete your tasks are met. First off, the along waited bonus is no longer rumor. You all will get your safety and incentive bonus on 02-14. The amount I couldn’t get anyone to comment on. Along with …

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