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 2010. 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:

“Employee Free Choice Act: Do we need it?”

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 30, 2010, and mailed to:

USW LOCAL 5

GEORGE KELTY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

PO BOX 349

MARTINEZ, CA 94553-0034

Scholarship winners will be announced at the August 3, 2010 membership meeting. Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision of the Trustees. The decision of the Trustees will be final. Scholarships will be distributed to the school on behalf of the recipient.

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.

April 6, 2010

The United Steelworkers (USW) today condemned remarks made by oil industry trade associations in the aftermath of the Tesoro refinery explosion and fire April 2 in Anacortes, Wash., that killed five and severely injured two others.

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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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Subject:   STEWARDS TRAINING CLASS

When:         Friday, August 20, 2010 8:00 a.m.

Where:        USW Local 5 Union Hall, 1333 Pine Street, Martinez

USW Local 5 will be hosting a Union Steward Training.  Priority will be given to new Stewards and members interested in becoming Stewards.  However, all members are welcome to participate, class size permitting.  Class size will be limited to 25 participants.

Please contact Jeff Clark via e-mail at JClark@usw5.org if you are interested in attending.  Please include a phone number, e-mail address, your current shift assignment, and name of employer. Lunch will be provided.  This announcement is also listed on the Local Union website, www.usw5.org

We are attempting to schedule a date that will work for as many members as possible.  If you can not attend on the date selected will have another class in September to try and accommodate those who could not attend this class.