THE I.S.U. UPDATE

Union President, Mark Glyptis, recently announced that he will testify on behalf of the domestic steel industry at the Congressional Steel Caucus Member Briefing, which will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2000, in Room B-308 of the Rayburn Building, Washington, D.C.
Congressman Ralph Regula, (R-OH), is Chairman of the hearing, which has been convened to present a response to the recent Commerce Department Steel Report and as well provide a forum for discussion regarding the current state of the U.S. steel industry, including the outlook for steelworkers. Vice Chairman is congressman John P. Murtha (D-PA). The Steel Caucus Executive Committee will be represented by Congressman Jack Quinn (R-NY), Chairman, and Congressman Peter J. Visclosky (D-IN), Vice Chairman.
Other steel industry figures expected to testify at the hearing include: Peter Kelly, Chairman & CEO of LTV, Vice Chairman of AISI; Paul Wilhelm, President of U.S. Steel Group of USX Corp., Vice-Chairman of AISI; George Becker, International President of USWA; Charles P. Sanida, President, IPSCO Steel Inc., Chairman, Board of Directors, Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA); Clyde P. Selig, President Commercial Metals Steel Group, Member, Board of Directors, SMA; H.L. Kephart, President & CEO of G.O. Carlson, Inc., Chairman of the Speciality Steel Industry of North America; James Feeney, Sr. Vice President Wheatland Tube, Chairman of Pipe and Tube Imports; and Nicholas C. Tolerico, Executive Vice President of Thyssen, Inc., N.A., Chairman of the U.S. Governmental Affairs Committee of the Steel Service Center Institute.
Mark Glyptis stated that he "is very pleased to offer testimony in Washington. We must keep the pressure on our Congressmen and Senators in Washington so they are fully aware of the plight of the steel industry." THE I.S.U. WILL NOT GO AWAY.

The Competitive Edge

The Sheet Mill is in the process of installing a Conditioning Mill on No. 5 Galvanize Line and a Conditioning Mill and Tension Leveler on No. 3 Galvanize Line. I.S.U. Chairman Mark Roach said "the improvements will eliminate the need for further processing and open the door for business in tension leveled products." The Conditioning Mill on No. 5 Line should be completed by the end of November. According to Roach, this is good news for the Sheet Mill because the improvements will enhance quality and ensure Weirton’s competitiveness for the future in the galvanized market.

We’re In Good Hands

I.S.U. Steward Larry Garafalo announced that Weirton Steel’s Fire Department once again proved that it is one of the best in the business. The 25th Annual West Virginia EMS and Fire competition was held in Weirton on August 18, 19, and 20. According to Garafalo, the Weirton Steel Crew finished first in combat challenge and super star competition. They also claimed second in CPR/Driving and finished third in firefighting. The high scores reflect the quality and superior ability of our Fire Department. Garafalo stated "special accolades were also given to Paul Sicurella and his wife Lisa for coordinating this event." The I.S.U. was a Gold Sponsor for the competition.

I.S.U. Benefits Coordinator John Balzano announced the following dates for the Wellness Program: A Cholesterol Class will be held on September 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, and on September 14, Weirton Steel will present "Talk To A Dietician" from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more details and registration, please call the Wellness Coordinator, Debi Yakunich at 797-5105.
John also announced that bone density testing will be done at the following sites: September 25, in the G.O. parking lot; September 26, in the Thompson Building parking lot; and September 27, in the M.A.B. parking lot.
Aerobic registration and screening will be held on September 12 & 13 from 5:45 a.m. to noon at the Wellness Center on Penco Road.
John Balzano asked that employees take advantage of all the programs offered by our Wellness Center so you can "Stay Well."

Reminder

I.S.U. President, Mark Glyptis stated that numerous contract demands and ideas continue to come in to the Union Hall. If you have not submitted your demands or ideas, please contact your steward or mail your suggestions to the I.S.U. Hall, 2971 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062.

Around the Mill

William "Bud" Underwood, Jr. just received his Masters Degree in Business Administration at Point Park College in Pittsburgh. His accumulative grade point average was 3.54. Bud is the son of 27 year employee Bill Underwood. Bill works in the Strip Steel Hot Mill.
Bill and his wife Pam reside in Toronto, Ohio. In addition to their son, Bill and Pam have a daughter Brandi, age 20, who attends Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, WV.
If there are any special accomplishments achieved by your children, we would like to hear about them.

Done It Again

Blood Bank

The next I.S.U. Blood Bank is scheduled for Thursday, September 14 at the Millsop Community Center. Three names from those participating will be drawn in a raffle for a $200 gift certificate redeemable at a local retailer of the winner’s choice.
The Blood Bank always needs donors and welcomes any new employees and their dependents.
Your participation in the Blood Bank will help to save lives.
The December Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 2000.