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My Union/My Collective Rights Educational Training

All dues paying members are encouraged to join our NextGen Committee for CBA/Contract Training as we take a deep dive into Article 21 - Bereavement and Imminent Death Leave and Article 30 Vacation Leave with President Dawn Dooley and Vice President Richard Romo on Wednesday March 3, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Union Hall or on Zoom. Learn more about our collective bargaining agreement (CBA/Contract).  You may find the current CBA on this website under Current Contract. 
This is your Union, be an active, educated member!

Flyer and Zoom link coming soon. 

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!

Scholarship Opportunity

Attention all USW dues paying parents, grandparents and guardians of graduating high school class of 2025 students, don't miss your chance to apply for the USW Local 8599 Scholarship Grant. You may print out the attached application, call the Union Hall at 909-823-6755 to ask for one to be sent to your site or stop by the Union Hall and pick up an application. All applications are due by April 11, 2025 4:30pm, no exceptions. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. 

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.