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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!

Fontana Santas 27th Annual Toy Drive

It is the season of giving USW Local 8599 Family! Please think of others as you are out and about. Please bring an unwrapped toy to the Union Hall, you will be entered into a special drawing for a $25.00 Stater Brothers Gift Card. The gift card has been donated for this purpose. If we all give a little, it will mean A LOT! Please see the flyer for more information.

Simplicollege Benefit for Graduating High School Students

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer for a valuable College Timetable and Planner. This program is offered free of charge and is available to all members and their family. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Congratulations to Kitchen Operator Nailly Salib and Kitchen Assistant Silvia Aresti!

Congratulations to our very own Sister, Kitchen Operator at Virginia Primrose, Nailly Salib (third from left) and Kitchen Assistant Silvia Aresti (not pictured). Nailly accepted the award of No Kid Hungry national campaign. Nailly and team were one of six honorees for this year's California Hunger Hero Award. She was nominated by her Assistant Principal Dr. Salvador Rodriguez.

Show your Solidarity - New Royal Blue T-Shirts are Available NOW!

Show your Solidarity by purchasing and wearing our NEW Union Made Royal Blue softer T-Shirt. Wear your Union Shirt on Thursdays, our Day of Solidarity. Shirts sizes small - XL $15.00 each, 2XL - 4XL $20.00 each.