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Wildfire Emergency School Minimum Days "Wildfire Release Time" MOU

Please see the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

We would like to thank Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Douglas Staine and Superintendent Inbody for recognizing the inequities that were caused during the Wildfires and drafting this MOU. We appreciate that they continue to foster a collaborative partnership with our Union,  USW Local 8599.

IMPORTANT LOCAL 8599 INFORMATION

Dear Valued Member of the United Steelworkers Local 8599 Family,

I would like to address a mailer that you may have received from a political organization, the Freedom Foundation, under a threatening title “Legal Notice.” The Freedom Foundation is a crooked company funded by big businesses that wants you to stop supporting the USW in order to further their own political goals. This is a direct attack on all of us. You are your Union, and your Union needs your support!

FUSD Clothes Closet & Diaper Bank

Did you know that FUSD has a Clothes Closet? The FUSD Clothes Closet is open to the Fontana Community by appointment only. Please call 909-357-5000 X 29239. The Clothes Closet is located at the FUSD District Office Complex Building 18 9680 Citrus Ave., Fontana, CA 9235. Each family member may choose clothes at no cost to the family. Make your appointment today! There are also volunteer opportunities available to sort and hang clothes. 

WOS Socktober Shoe and Sock Drive

Please help support the Women of Steel during Socktober, September 16 - October 19, 2024. This year the Women of Steel are asking for donations of new and/or gently worn shoes. When they had the warm weather coat drive for the FUSD Clothes Closet, it was noticed there were only a few pairs of shoes. Please make your plan to donate today! Call the Union Hall for pick up of your donation. 

Vote for Joshua Christ FUSD School Board Area 4

Join the Fontana Teachers Association, the Inland Empire United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee and United Steelworkers Local 8599 and vote for Joshua Christ for FUSD School Board Area 4. Please see the attached map for boundries. 

2024 - Election Voter Guide Your Voice, Your Vote!

There's a lot on the line this election. Whether you choose to vote by mail or in person, make your plan today. Please see the attached voter guide on behalf of the vetted candidates of the Inland Empire Central Labor Council AFL - CIO and the Inland Empire United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee. Remember, no matter who you vote for,  vote for Union Friendly Candidates. Our rights are supported by these vetted candidates.

Fontana LGBTQIA+ Pride Fest

Save the Date! A joint Love Always Wins, Pride Fest is being offered by the Fontana Teachers Association and United Steelworkers Local 8599 for October 24, 2024 from 2pm - 6pm.  They'll be raffles, prizes, food, drinks, music, guest speakers. Open to all union members and their families.

BOYCOTT SMART & FINAL

Stand in Solidarity with Teamsters Local 630 members fighting against Smart & Final to protect their jobs and secure a fair contract. The grocery warehouse chain plans to close two Smart & Final warehouses in Commerce and Riverside, threatening the livelihoods of over 600 workers. We need to join in their fight, support the Boycott don't shop at Smart & Final. Please scan the QR code to sign the petition.