Local 8782 was first chartered in 1979. With more then 1100 brothers and sisters working in the steel industry in Nanticoke Ontario we are proud Canadian steelworkers and we collective bargain for Stelco LEW, Stelco Pickling Division, Harsco and ESM.
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Feb.20/20
Unfortunately, we did not reach the $25 million dollar trigger for the Q4. As a result there will be no P.S.P. payment for the 4th quarter.
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Jan.13/2020
The company will not be accepting student applications this year due the the scheduled outages.
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Committee Members Needed!
The Ways and Means Committee is looking for volunteer to sit on its committee.
For information about the committee or, anyone interested in becoming a member please contact Terry Barnard @ 519-587-2000 ext. 225
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Any information about arrangements for the passing of our members would be greatly appreciated.
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Leonard Lucas
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Ron Kitchen
We are saddened to announce that Ron passed away on July 15/2018. Ron was a long time pickle line employee, he was also the bargaining unit Health and Safety co-chairperson for many years. We are unaware of any arrangements for Ron.
2019 Christmas Party
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On December 9/19, Our local President Randy Graham, on behalf of Local 8782 and the Steelworkers National Office, presented a $1750.00 cheque to Al Martens of the Simcoe Caring Cupboard. This money comes from the Steelworker Humanity fund. This year the Steelworkers distributed $229,750.00 to 112 food banks across Canada. Over $19,000.00 was given to local food banks in our surrounding area.
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On Saturday December 7/2019 a few of the locals and some family members got together to help serve the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Dinner. The Salvation Army cooks up a full turkey dinner for some members of the community who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
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On Monday Nov.25/19 USW local 8782 and Stelco management delivered the proceeds from our annual Christmas gate collection. USW local 8782 President Randy Graham and Stelco's Vice President of Operations Dave Rivard Handed over $17150.00 in cash and 860 lbs in food and toys to Simcoe Salvation Army's Terri Simmons. USW local 8782 would like to thank all who participated in donating and helping in the gate collection. We would also like to thank the Salvation Army for distributing our donations to help the less fortunate during the holiday season.
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Sept.06/19
Local 8782 attended USW local 2020 Rally in Kitchener at Care Partners HQ.
On Friday May 31st 2019 approximately 30 home care coordinators and administrative staff in Sudbury, Ontario were locked out by their employer. The Care Partners members have been on the picket line since June 3rd and have been waiting to get back to the table. Local 8782 donated $1000 in support on those members.
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