Sisters & Brothers,

The Union is pleased to announce a new service that will be available to our members beginning on August 1^st at no cost to our members.  The Union has added Guardian Nurses Mobile Care Coordinator services to our current medical plan.  The Union will now have a full-time nurse that will be available to all of our members and dependents to help them navigate through healthcare issues.  This nurse will be available to assist our members in a variety of ways moving forward including, but not limited to the following:

• Visit you at home or in the hospital to assess your care needs.
• Go with you to see doctors, to ask questions and get answers.
• Be your Guide, coach and advocate for any healthcare issues.
• Make appointments so you can be seen as quickly as possible.
• Identify Providers for all care needs and second opinions.
• Assist you in getting you the things you need, such as healthcare equipment as covered by our medical plan.
• Provide support regarding your treatments or surgery decisions.
• Explain a new diagnosis, to help you make informed decisions.

The Union fought hard, for a number of years, to obtain these services and we are now fortunate enough to have them for membership.  There will be a mailer coming to your home explaining these benefits so please take the time to read it and see if you could benefit from this service.  The Guardian Nurses flyer is also attached to this email as well.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of your medical trustees (Kevin McCafferty, Dan Peterson, Gary Holland) and we can explain this service in greater detail.

In Solidarity,

Kevin McCafferty

President USW Local 10-00086

Medical Trustee

Office Phone Ext. 20187

Cell (267) 481-2794

Attached is a flyer regarding this year’s Philadelphia Labor Day Parade taking place on Monday, September 1, 2025.

If any members and their families would like to attend, please let me know by Thursday, August 28, 2025.

For any attendees, please provide shirt size for a USW Labor Day shirt (quantities limited, no kids’ sizes).

Thank you,

Sandi Vroman

Administrative Assistant

United Steelworkers

22 South 22nd Street, 2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: (215) 788-4540 | Fax: (215) 788-4715

[email protected]

www.usw.org

Brothers and Sisters,

As we stand together in this critical moment, we must prepare for every possibility, including the potential for a work stoppage. While our goal is not to strike, we are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to secure the fair treatment, wages, and working conditions we deserve. Our strength lies in our unity, and now is the time to demonstrate our commitment to one another and to our cause.

To ensure we are organized and effective, we are beginning to coordinate our picketing strategy. Attached is the Picket Duty Sign-Up Sheet, where you can select your preferred shift. We ask that all members review the schedule, choose a time that works best for you, and return the completed form to a CAT team member, shop steward, or the union office no later than Monday 17MAR2025(extension from the previous date).

A strong and visible picket line sends a powerful message not just to Merck, but to the community and beyond. It shows that we are united, determined, and unwilling to accept anything less than what we rightfully deserve. Every voice matters, and every hour spent on the line strengthens our cause.

Let’s stand firm, support one another, and make it clear: we don’t want to strike, but if we must, we will be ready.

In Solidarity,
USW 10-00086 CAT TEAM

Steelworkers, stand by as we gear up to advocate
for a budget resolution that works for all!

Budget Resolution Bill