USW Local 10-00086

Local Executive Board Meeting
2024-09-03 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-07 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Union Office, 608 Garfield Avenue, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
This is the monthly Executive Board meeting. All members of the Executive Board are expected to attend unless otherwise excused by President McCafferty.

USW Civil and Human Rights Committee Meeting
2024-09-05 14:00 - 16:00 | California Room, California Room Building 53
This is the CHRC’s monthly meeting. All members are encouraged to participate. Here, we breakdown current events and their impact on the Local Union. Obviously, we can only accommodate a limited amount of members so please contact Gary D. Holland for further information.

USW Shop Steward School
2024-09-06 08:00 - 16:30 | St Helenas, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, 19422
This years Shop Steward school will be Friday September 6th. We will go over Contract language discussions, Grievance Writing basics and a meet and greet with you local HR Business partners. Please plan to attend if you are a steward as you are the front line of defense for the members on the shop floor. Food will be served for breakfast and lunch.

Monthly Membership Meeting For September
2024-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | St Helenas, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, 19422
This is a reminder for the monthly membership meeting, held on the second Monday of every month. The meeting is open to all members of Local USW 10-00086. Attendance is crucial as it provides an opportunity to receive updates on local matters and engage in open dialogue with union leadership. Food and drinks will be served.

2025 Negotiating Committee Meeting.
2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Union Office, 608 Garfield Avenue, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
This is going to be an all day event with the newly elected Negotiating Committee. This is NOT a meeting with the Company just our Local Committee. We are posting as much information as we can to keep our membership abreast as to where we stand during the whole negotiating process. We appreciate the love and most importantly the support of the body so lets keep that energy and momentum going.
The Negotiating Committee is lead By President Kevin McCafferty along with his team of Billy Panetta, Gary Holland, Randy Rosenberger, Joe Messina, Jimmy Ford, Ahmed Awad, John Beidler, Sherman Washington and Paul Mckeown.

USW Organizing Committee Happy Hour
2024-09-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Pizza Time, 1900 West Point pike, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
Please come out and attend this Happy Hour hosted by the locals Organizing Committee. This is a great way to meet new members and old ones alike as we continue to build solidarity for our upcoming Contract 2025.

Safety Day 2024
2024-09-18 06:30 | Building 53, 770 sumneytowne Pike, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
Please plan to attend this year’s event. This event will be held in the building 53 Cafeteria area and the 53 spine. There will be a safety simulator that the company is bringing in but you have to sign up prior to the event to participate in that portion. Our site will be collecting donations for Manna on Main Street! Please bring a non-perishable food item to Safety Day and receive an extra ticket to be entered to win a prize from the giveaways table. Please click HERE for a list of most needed items.

NextGen Committee Meeting
2024-09-25 07:15 - 08:30 | Building 53, 770 sumneytowne Pike, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
Hey everyone!
We are going to have an informal meeting in the cafeteria to over events coming up, how we can grow this committee, and ideas for the future. This meeting is geared more towards 3rd shift but all are welcome to attend. We will also discuss the upcoming Next Gen Level 1 Training for those who are attending. Please encourage newer members to attend from your areas. We also need senior members as mentors! The meeting will be held in the Building 53 Cafeteria Seating Area.
Hope to see you there!
Stasi

USW NextGen Fall Roadside Cleanup
2024-10-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Union Office, 608 Garfield Avenue, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings –
Please see the attached Flyer from Next Generation Chair Stasi Adams regarding their annual Roadside Cleanup on Sunday October 13th. Please come out, meet some new people, and help clean the roadways surrounding Merck! It’s a great event to wear your USW gear so the community see’s the USW cares!!!!

Monthly Membership Meeting
2024-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | St Helenas, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, 19422

October USW NextGen Committee Meeting
2024-10-23 15:15 - 17:15 | Building 53, 770 sumneytowne Pike, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
Hey all!
Our October meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 23 (See flyer attached). This meeting will be geared towards 1st and 2nd shifters, but all are welcome to attend.
If you know people in your area who would be interested in joining us, please bring them to the meeting. Also, we always appreciate appearances from our senior employees/mentors.
Thanks and see you!
Stasi Adams

First Ever Monthly Union Meeting Recap On ZOOM.
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00
This is our first Zoom Membership Meeting Recap. Over the years, we have heard from members that attending the monthly union meeting can be challenging for those on different shifts or facing life events that prevent attendance. To address this, we are introducing a Zoom meeting to discuss and review the highlights from this month’s union meeting.
If you do not have a Zoom account, please create one in advance. Additionally, we encourage you to prepare any questions you may have.

ZOOM
Meeting ID: 813 1593 2386
Passcode: [REDACTED]

October Communication committee meeting
2024-10-29 13:00 - 14:00
Please plan to attend if you have the time. We will be introducing new members who want to join, going over items we worked on and talking about new ideas to get information to the membership. This month’s meeting will take place in the New York conference room in Building 53.

Organizing Committee Tours Building 45
2024-11-01 09:00 - 09:30
Organizing will be starting our first visits on Nov 1 in both animal buildings to introduce ourselves and talk about each of our committees and what they do. We are scheduled for B45 from 9-930 AM.

Organizing Committee Tours Building 81
2024-11-01 14:00 - 14:30
Organizing Committee will be starting our first visits on Nov 1 in both animal buildings to introduce ourselves and talk about each of our committees and what they do. We are scheduled for B81 from 2-230 PM.

Organizing Committee Meeting
2024-11-07 09:00 - 10:30
Our next meeting will be November 7 from 9-1030 am in the Union office. We will go over how our first meet up went and finalize our first email going out. And prepare for our 2nd meet up and email. Again please let me know if you will be able to attend and be prompt so we can get through all we need to get through.
Please let your managers know about these meetings and if they have any questions have them reach out to me.
In Solidarity,
Steven J. Reed
Organizing Chair
OT Clerk
267-218-3518

USW Civil and Human Rights Committee Meeting
2024-11-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Building 1 Room 1026

Monthly Union Meeting Recap
2024-11-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join us for our monthly Zoom meeting to recap and discuss the latest union meeting minutes!To be accepted in the meeting, please add both first and last name.

Organizing Committee Happy Hour
2024-12-06 15:00 - 20:30 | Pizza Time, 1900 West Point pike, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
Mark your calendars and set a reminder! Join us for another happy hour, hosted by the organizing committee. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy food and beverages while mingling with both new and long-time members. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and have fun!

USW Women of Steel Children's Holiday Party
2024-12-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Urban Air, 2700 Dekalb Pike, Easy Norriton, 19401, United States
Hello Brothers and Sisters!!!

The names of the children have started to come in!!! We will be hosting 50+ children. If you would like to sponsor a child, please reach out to WOS Chair Kisha Byrd or any of the committee members for children’s information. We are looking from our membership to provide (1) coat and (2) toys for the children.

The day of fun and giving to the children is Sunday December 15, 2024 @ Urban Air in East Norriton Pa. The party is from 3 pm to 7 pm. If you’re not busy that day come out and see the children’s faces as they enjoy the day.

In Union Solidarity,
Kisha Byrd
Working Lead
D242 Sterile Supply
(215) 652-3605
WOS, Chair
USW Local 10-00086

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USW local 10-00086 December Monthly Union Recap
2024-12-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join us for our Monthly Zoom meeting to recap and discuss the latest union meeting minutes. Please see the flyer for all details to logon.

January union meeting
2025-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | St Helenas, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, 19422
Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings –
The January Membership Meeting will be held next Tuesday, January 14th, 5pm @ the Empress Room Banquet Hall (1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA. 19422). Please plan to attend as we will be taking the Strike Vote. The Strike Vote authorizes the Negotiating Committee to strike on your behalf if we are unable to reach a satisfactory agreement with the company. Please see the attached meeting flyer.
In Solidarity,

usw t-shirt hand out day
2025-01-15 07:00 - 17:30 | Building 38 Cafeteria
Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings –

Wednesday, January 15th is our USW T-SHIRT Pickup Day. Members of the Organizing Committee will be in the building 38 cafeteria from 7:00am to 5:30pm to distribute shirts. Please refer to the attached flyer for additional details.

As we prepare for the 2025 contract negotiations, these shirts will serve as a key symbol of solidarity during calls to action, demonstrating our unity and support for the negotiating committee. Solidarity, engagement, and activism are the cornerstones of a successful contract negotiation. Let’s make it a priority to pick up your shirt on the 15th and continue standing together to show the strength of our union.

In Solidarity,
Organizing Committee

Solidarity In Action
2025-02-05
Solidarity in Action: Wear Your “1701” Every Wednesday!

As we enter negotiations for a pivotal contract, we are calling on every member to stand together in unity. Starting now, we will wear our “1701” shirts every Wednesday until negotiations are complete and we secure the contract we rightfully deserve.

This is more than just a show of support—it is a powerful demonstration of our solidarity, strength, and unwavering commitment to one another. When we stand together, we send a clear and undeniable message to the company: we are united, we are strong, and we will not settle for less than what we deserve.

A sea of yellow shirts is impossible to ignore. It reminds management that we are not just individuals—we are a force, a team, a union that stands firm at all times.

If you don’t have a “1701” shirt, don’t worry—reach out to me or the union office, and we will make sure you get one. Your voice matters, your presence matters, and together, we make a difference.

Let’s show them our strength. Let’s stand together. Wear your 1701 every Wednesday—until we win!

Anthony Sloan
CAT Coordinator

February Union Meeting
2025-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | St Helenas, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, 19422

Solidarity T-Shirt days
2025-02-12

Solidarity T-Shirt Wednesdays
2025-02-19 | Building 53, 770 sumneytowne Pike, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States

On site retirement seminar with Haddon Planning
2025-02-19 07:30 - 17:30 | Building 38 Auditorium, pennsylvania
The Finance Committee is having Haddon Planning hold a retirement seminar on Wednesday February 19th in building 38 assembly room (where we voted for union elections) for anyone who is interested. Those who are thinking of retiring in the near future, should attend. These seminars are very informative, and we highly suggest you take the time to listen and learn strategies in addition to how to set goals for your financial future. Warren Buffett once said, “Predicting rain doesn’t count; building arks does.” Investing is a process that involves challenges and opportunities. The finance committee believes luck is when preparation meets opportunity, so we want our members to be prepared when opportunity arises. There will be 3 seminars for all 3 shifts scheduled at the following times:
Third shift 730 am
First shift 1200 pm
Second shift 430 pm

USW Local 10-00086 Finance Committee
Paul McKeown (paul_mckeown@merck.com)
Sherman Washington (sherman_washington@merck.com)
Johnny Beidler (john_beidler@merck.com)

Organizing Committee Happy Hour
2025-02-21 15:00 - 20:00 | Pizza Time, 1900 West Point pike, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
10-00086 Members,Contract Negotiations have begun! Come out to our next Happy Hour and let’s keep building the Movement of Solidarity! Can’t wait to see you all there. We have the whole upstairs to ourselves, lets pack the place!
In Solidarity,
Your Organizing Committee
