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2013 George Kelty Scholarships

LOCAL 5 ANNOUNCES 2013 GEORGE KELTY SCHOLARSHIP

April 9, 2013 

Local 5 is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to members in good standing and their children. In order to be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in, or intend to enroll in, an accredited college or technical school in 2013. Scholarships will be awarded based on an essay submitted by the applicant. By applying for a scholarship, applicants agree that their essay may be published in USW newsletters or websites.

This year the following scholarships may be awarded:            1 @ $2,500          1 @ $1,000          3 @ $500

How to Apply:

Complete the Application Form below and mail it with your essay and documentation of enrollment.

Compose an essay between 500 - 1,000 words, double spaced, and typed in 12 point font. Include an introduction, body and conclusion. Five sources of information must be cited in footnotes; three of which must be non-internet. Wikepedia may not be used as a source. Include a bibliography. Your essay should be to the point, clear and free from grammatical errors. Your topic is:

Right to work (for Less) Legislation: How does it affect the average worker?

Do not put your name on the essay. Essays will be judged by an independent panel selected by the Trustees. The Application Form, documentation and essay must be postmarked no later than June 14, 2013, and mailed to:

 USW LOCAL 5

GEORGE KELTY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

PO BOX 349

MARTINEZ, CA 94553-0034

Scholarship winners will be announced at the July 16, 2013 membership meeting. The decision of the Trustees will be final. Scholarships will be distributed to the school on behalf of the recipient.


Download: 2013 Scholarship Application.pdf
2012 George Kelty Scholarship Winners
Thank you to all that applied for a George Kelty Scholarship. We are pleased to announce this year's winners: $2,500 to Sarah McIntire, daughter of Raylynn McIntire (Chevron Refinery). Sarah will be attending Solano Community College. $1,000 to Samantha Berry, daughter of Herman E. Berry Jr. (Chevron Refinery). Samantha will be attending San Francisco State University. Read More...
Download: 2012 George Kelty Scholarship Essays.pdf
2012 GEORGE KELTY SCHOLARSHIPS

Local 5 Announces 2012 George Kelty Scholarships 

May 3, 2012

Local 5 is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to members in good standing and their children. In order to be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in, or intend to enroll in, an accredited college or technical school in 2012. Scholarships will be awarded based on an essay submitted by the applicant. By applying for a scholarship, applicants agree that their essay may be published in USW newsletters or websites.

This year the following scholarships may be awarded:            1 @ $2,500    1 @ $1,000    3 @ $500

How to Apply:

Complete the Application Form below and mail it with your essay and documentation of enrollment.

Compose an essay between 500 – 1000 words on the topic:   Made in the USA: Does it really matter?

The Application Form, documentation and essay must be postmarked no later than June 15, 2012.


Download: 2012 Scholarship Application.pdf
President Obama Proclaims April 28, 2010 Workers Memorial Day

President Obama proclaimed April 28, 2010 as Workers Memorial Day. Obama is the first president to issue a proclamation for Workers Memorial Day. This is a strong signal that his administration recognizes the importance of worker health and safety.


Download: Workers Memorial Proclamation.pdf
USW Expresses Deep Sympathy to Families, Fellow Employees of Those Killed, Injured in Tesoro Explosion

April 3, 2010

The United Steelworkers (USW) union expresses its deep sympathy to the families and co-workers of the employees killed and severely injured in the explosion and fire that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on April 2 at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.

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