By-Laws Committee This Committee meets at least twice per year and gives prompt attention to any proposed changes, additions or updates to the local Union by-laws or standing rules which have been referred to this committtee in accordance with the provisions within these by-laws. Civil Rights Committee This committee's purpose is to implement our Union's commitment to the protection and extension of civil rights and liberties.
PAC
Committee
This Committee assists in the promotion, enactment and education of legislative issues favorable to and endorsed by labor.The committee will also assist members and their families with voter registration.
Education and Publicity
Committee
This Committee shall promote a broad educational program and encourage members to participate. Their primary responsibility is to gather information for the purpose of preparing the "Local 878L Newsletter" and to educate members of our local. Entertainment Committee This Committee's duties include setting date, organizing games, entertainment, door prizes and food preparation for the local Union's annual picnic. Safety Committee The Safety Committee facilitates the promotion of safe working practices and the elimination of unsanitary or unhealthy working conditions within the plant. Other responsibilities include investigating accidents, accompanying OSHA inspectors on tours and attending annual safety seminars. Skilled Trades Committee This Committee discusses items of interest to the maintenance department and make recommendation to the negotiating committee.
Time Study
Engineers
The Time Study Engineers shall study job descriptions to ensure work loads are fair and equitable and to re-examine piecework rates that are implemented by the company. Organizing Committee This Committee shall encourage and assist in organizing the unorganized in the plant who are eligible for membership in our local Union. Duties also include organizing outside the plant. Women's Committee This Committee shall encourage and assist working women's interest within the United Steelworkers Local 878L. This committee also discusses and educates our female steelworkers about issues dealing with women in the workplace. They can also be temporarily used in other committees at the President's descression.
Negotiating and
Grievance Committee
This Committee consists of the President, Vice-President, Policy Committee member(s) and four Division Chairmen. Their function is to negotiate all Local contracts and agreements and submit them to the membership for their approval. The Grievance Committee makes final disposition, adjustments and recommendations on all signed grievances. Good and Welfare Committee This committee shall make a thorough investigation of all request for aid. Upon recommendation of a majority of the committee, the President, Fiancial Secretary, and Treasurer shall be authorized to issue the welfare order so long as funds are available in the General Operating Fund. Workers' Compensation Committee The duty of this Committee shall be to assist and advise members having difficulty in collecting Workers' Compensation benefits. Crew Stewards Each steward shall be held accountable to the Local Union Executive Board in accordance with the United Steelworkers Constitution, for the enforcement of the rules, regulations, and contract of the Union within his or her department. The stewards' authority shall be limited to the department(s) he/she are elected to represent. Union Label Committee This Committee shall report to the membership information regarding products and firms using the Union Label and shall encourage the purchase of the Union Label Goods and Services. It shall also report information in regard to unfair Labor practices of any firm or person.
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