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.

Posted April 21, 2010

Workers' Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember those who have died and suffered injuries and illnesses because of their work, and to dedicate ourselves to the ongoing fight for workers' rights.

Worksafe is hosting a Workers’ Memorial Day event on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Oakland. Please join us for a light lunch and a brief program.

When: Wednesday April 28, 2010
12 noon to 1:30 PM
Where: Nile Hall, Preservation Park
668 - 13th Street, Oakland, CA

Please RSVP to Sophie Noero at (510) 302-1027 or snoero@worksafe.org. If you know of someone who should be remembered, please let us know.

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.

Click here for more.

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.

Click here for more.

Each year, Local 5 offers scholarships to members in good standing and their children. Scholarships are awarded based on an essay submitted by the applicant. In order to be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in, or intend to enroll in, an accredited college or technical school in 2009.

This year eight scholarships of $525 each may be awarded. The scholarship will be distributed to the school on behalf of the recipient.

2009 WINNERS

NAME                                          PARENT(Work Location)

Jessica Yost                                Tim Yost (Chevron)

Stacy Bowman                            Ralph Bowman (Chevron)

Eric Chin                                     Calvin Chin (Chevron)

Colleen Long                               Janet Hecker (Shell)

Christopher Stone                       Randy Stone (Shell)

Corey McIntire                            Raylynn McInitre (Chevron)

Sarah McInitre                            Raylynn McInitre (Chevron)

Alexandra Zapanta Chua             Margaret Zapanta Chua (Chevron)

We would like to thank all of the participants in this year’s scholarship contest.  You should all be very proud of the work you did.  Please remember to apply again next year.

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The following are the official results of the recent USW Local 5 elections;

Local Wide:

President - Steve Rojek

1st Vice President - Jim Payne

2nd Vice President - Al Cruz

3rd Vice President - Tom Lewis

Secretary-Treasurer - Jeff Clark

Recording Secretary - Howard Jones

Guard - Eric Gomez

Guide - Mike Barber

Trustees - Tom Seymour, Janice Wood, Mike Smith, Raylynn McIntire, Charles Gaeth

Regional Council Delegates - Chris Palacio, Mike Hall, Raylynn McIntire

Contra Costa Labor Council Delegates - Tom Seymour, Mike Hall, Mike Barber

Chevron Richmond Refinery:

E-Board member/Chief Steward - Brian (B.K.) White

Committee - Mike Smith, Ray wiles, Raylynn McIntire, Mark Storey, Jaime Oceguera, Robert Travis, Louie Contreras, George Whitten

Chevron Marketing:

E-Board member - Tim Kerr

Committee - Tom Donatoni, Frank Lopez, Orlando Griffin

Criterion Catalyst - Martinez:

E-Board member/Committee Chair - Perry Ragusa

Committee - Leonard Garcia

Criterion Catalyst - Pittsburg:

E-Board member/Committee Chair - Matt Meier

Committee - John Burge, Karl Clifton

Evergreen Oil:

E-Board member/Chief Steward - Thomas Slater

Committee - Mario Rodriguez

JR Simplot Company:

E-Board member/Committee Chair - Eugene Rawlins

Committee - Brian Williams, Jeff Burt, Mark Freeman

Plant Maintenance:

E-Board member/Committee Chair - Chris Nunes

Committee - Aubrey Lowe

Shell Oil - Martinez Refinery:

E-Board member - Chris Palacio

Committee - Brian Fantini, Ron Fletcher, Stan Rousseau, Tom Lewis, Chris Palacio, Steve Mattern, John Langlitz, Frank Duncan

Tesoro - Chemical Plant:

E-Board member/Committee Chair - Antonio Garcia

Committee - Titus Yates, James Feldermann

Tesoro - Golden Eagle Refinery:

E-Board member - Mike Barber

Committee - Howard Jones, Steve Cerda, Fred Zaragosa, Paul Gutierrez, Bruce Irwin, Wayne Eddy, April Moore, Mike Macklin

Newly elected officers and committee members assume thier positions following the Local Union meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.