THE I.S.U. UPDATE

CONTRACT TALK
By: Mark Glyptis

Incorrect information concerning labor negotiations has been circulating around the mill. Rumors to the effect that issues have been resolved and/or agreed to are totally false. There have been no meetings to discuss local or main table demands with management. They have yet to agree to any date to begin the process.
The Union’s negotiating team is taking a pro-active rather than a reactive approach on cornerstone issues. We have retained experts in the fields of health care and pensions to inform us of the latest trends in the industry.
We believe the industry has established a standard for wages and pensions and our members deserve no less. This is an important time for all of us, and we should remain united and strong to attain a fair labor agreement. We also appreciate your patience through the process.
We will continue preparations until meeting dates have been established.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

TUESDAY
OCTOBER 24, 2000

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL
10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND!!!!!

KNOW YOUR BENEFITS
By: John Balzano

The referral process can sometimes be a frustrating procedure. In order to minimize those frustrations, the following process should be used for durable medical equipment and physical therapy.

Durable Medical Equipment

A referral may be ordered by your PCP or Specialist. However, a specialist will have a better understanding of your situation due to their knowledge and diagnosis.
Some examples of durable equipment may include, but not be limited to, walkers, leg and arm braces, glucometers, crutches, and wheel chairs.

Physical Therapy

A referral may be ordered by your PCP or Specialist. The physical therapist should contact the medical manager and inform them of your progress. This should help to eliminate any confusion concerning your treatment.
In the event that members may experience difficulty with the referral process, please contact the Human Resource Analyst in your respective area listed below to answer any benefit questions you may have.

HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYSTS

Sheet Mill Carrie Cooper 797-2516
Strip Steel Carrie Cooper 797-2516
Staff Joan Winkler 797-4648
Steel Works 1 Diane Battista 797-3602
Steel Works 2 Barb Shipley 797-3089
Tin Mill Barb Hatala 797-5043

ENDORSEMENTS

Although some of you have expressed concerns and would rather the I.S.U. not endorse candidates for political office, it has definitely helped our status as a Union in Charleston and Washington, D.C.
We believe that to do nothing would weaken our ability to represent our constituents on local and state issues that may have a negative affect on us in the future.
Having said that, the I.S.U. Executive Committee has chosen to endorse the following candidates:

U.S. Senator - WV Robert C. Byrd
U.S. Congressman-WV Alan Mollohan
U.S. Congressman-OH Bob Ney
State Senate - WV Andy McKenzie
House of Delegates-WV Randy Swartzmiller
Peggy Miller Bahnsen
1st Judicial District Court - 4th Division - WV
Jim Mazzone
Hancock County Sheriff Jeff Woofter
Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney
Brian Felmet

REMEMBER TO VOTE NOVEMBER 7TH!!

OUT-OF-LINE LAYOFFS

If a laid off employee believes that there is a junior company dated employee working on a job that he/she may be qualified for, they must contact the Seniority Office at 797-5040 to register a complaint. Union and management officials will meet to discuss the situation. The procedure for hourly employees can be found in your labor agreement, Article VIII, marginal paragraph 8.97, on pages 125-126. Salaried non-exempt language can be found in their labor agreement, Article XIII, Section 13:06h, pages 125-126.

PIZZA
PICK UP

Due to the hustle of our daily lives, we all have, at one time or another, stopped to pick up a quick meal at a fast food restaurant. As a reminder to certain individuals going to a pick-up window for pizza, it is always better to call ahead rather than order there. It saves a lot of time and will definitely reduce your aggravation.

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