President's Update 

Week of Oct 27th

Stelco has agreed to pay for the vehicles that had fall out on them and reported to Security. If you are unsure if you are one of those people, please go to the "LEW" tab at the top of this website. Then click "Grievances Contract Year 2202-2027". Then "FOREIGN SUBSTANCES PARKING LOT" and check if your name is on the list. If your name is on the list go to Security so they can reassess your vehicle. They will give you directions on where to get your car detailed.

A safety reminder for those of you that are working off an elevated work platform and are exposed to wind elements. Please check the wind speed before using them. They are not to be used in any wind speeds over 45km/h as per manufacturers recommendations.

We had our SLC meeting and the main plant had a Third Step Grievance meeting last week. We are waiting for the company to respond. At the LOU 55 meeting October 29th (which is basically a pre-arbitration meeting), some grievances were resolved and some are waiting for the Company to respond. The people involved will be contacted shortly about the resolutions.

We have three dates for training for our Health and Safety Reps on November 12th, 13th and 14th. H&S Reps that are being trained please reach out to Paul McCrea to find out which date you are scheduled for. Stelco extension 5043.

It was released on October 30th that the final regulatory approvals have been received for Cleveland Cliffs' acquisition of Stelco and the prepartation for closing is underway and sets a closing date for November 1st.