Visit our drop off box in the union hall Lobby for donations.

Make sure to update your mailing address with the Union.

The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland lost about $30,000 worth of toys that were supposed to be distributed to approximately 800 children in Cuyahoga County in a fire over the summer.

This year the Veterans Committee will be collecting monetary donations, and new unwrapped toys for children from infants to 12 years old to help the Salvation Army.

Toys and cash donations will be accepted at the union hall from now until December 2nd. There will a Toy collection on Saturday November 28th at the Union Hall from 10-2. Dates for a gate collection will be coming soon.

If you have any questions please contact Mike Galletti (216) 224-5940

Profit sharing for the third quarter 2026 will be $2.30 per eligible hour.

For example, a member who worked 40 hours per week for 13 weeks will receive $2.30 x 520 hours

(40 hours per week x 13 weeks) = $1,196.00. A member who worked 48 hours every week for 13

weeks will receive $2.30 x 624 hours (48 hours per week x 13 weeks) = $1,435.20. This check will be paid on or before November 14, 2026.

OCT. 17TH 5-8PM

HOLIDAY INN ROCKSIDE RD

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Profit Sharing for Quarter 2 is 41 cents per hour up to 48 hours worked in a week.

For example, a member who worked 40 hours per week for 13 weeks will receive $0.41 x 520 hours (40 hours per week x 13 weeks) = $213.20. A member who worked 48 hours every week for 13 weeks will receive $0.41 x 624 hours (48 hours per week x 13 weeks) = $255.84. This check will be paid on or before August 14, 2026.

The COMMUNICATION & ACTION TEAM (CAT)

serves as a link between our Local Union Leaders

and our Members.

. The CAT TEAM is made up of members from all

departments and job classes.

. CAT Members share information from the Bargaining

Committee and make sure it reaches the membership.

They will also take your feedback and questions back to

the Bargaining Committee during negotiations.

. The CAT Team is made up of volunteers who want to

help build solidarity in our Local Union. If you're

interested in getting involved, contact the CAT rep in

your zone or a CAT Coordinator.

IMPORTANT: If you have moved within the past 2 years, please make sure your address is up to date before the contract ratification vote.

UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS HERE

Please join us for the Upcoming Contract Bargaining Roadshow Event on June 1st at 7:30 AM and 7:30PM at the UNION HALL.

LOCAL ISSUES FORM

There will be NO Profit Sharing for Quarter 1 of 2026

The Ease At Work Benefit has rebranded to “All One Health”. More Information on this benefit can be found in this bulletin.

Members can access ALL ONE by calling 800-451-1834 or by visiting www.AllOneHEalth.com/portal

This event is for children with disabilities to participate in soapbox derby.   USW Local 979 has been sponsoring a car in this event for several years and is sponsoring a car this year as well.  For anyone who has or knows of a child with disabilities that may be interested - we are looking for a driver to represent the Steelworkers car.

If Interested Please Contact JAMES EVANOFF - 216-327-4740

Racer Eligibility:

-Must be between the ages of 7 and 18 on race day

-Must have a disability that would prevent them from participating in the All-American Soap Box Derby

-Must be cooperative when being loaded into the car and able to fit safely and comfortably with the co-pilot

-Must not weigh more than 185 lbs.

More details:

Racers

There will be NO Profit Sharing for Quarter 4 OF 2025

2026 USW LOCAL 979

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

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Sisters and Brothers,

Thank you to ALL who donated to this years TOYS FOR TOTS campaign. A special shout out to the SAFETY DEPT, VETERANS COMMITTEE, and the Executive Board in making it another success. WE dropped off numerous boxes of Toys and a check for $8,000 to the MARINES.