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USW Local 8888 Ratifies 60-Month Contract with Huntington Ingalls Industries

Contact: Dwight Kirk, (202) 257-3966, dflat@mindspring.com...

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Ballot Count: Next Mon., March 7

The long ratification process wraps up next Monday, March 7, with the official counting of ballots cast for the new contract.Here's what to expect:...

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10 Nov, 2019

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10 Nov, 2019

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New Veterans of Steel Council Formed

Men and women who have served honorably in the United States military come to work in the shipyard every day, holding jobs in practically every department and work area.

New Veterans of Steel Council Formed

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08 Oct, 2019

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Hoops for Unity Basketball Tournament Oct. 26

Hoops are back, baby! So, what better way to welcome the new NBA season than to root for the trash-talking ballers of Local 8888 who will be competing in the union’s first annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Jam on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

Hoops for Unity Basketball Tournament Oct. 26

07 Oct, 2019

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Local 8888 Women of Steel Get A+ for Backpack Drive

Mission accomplished for USW Local 8888 Women of Steel who donated $700 in school supplies and bookbags to three area elementary schools last month.

Local 8888 Women of Steel Get A+ for Backpack Drive

17 Sep, 2019

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17 Sep, 2019

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Organizers Rock! Union adds New Members

Late last month, Kenny Lewis (X33) was nearly finished with his list of calls to make to shipyard workers who had not joined USW Local 8888.

Organizers Rock! Union adds New Members

17 Sep, 2019

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17 Sep, 2019

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Pay Raise Comes With Debt to '99 Strike

Your pay check this month will be fatter – by 3% -- thanks to union negotiators who brought back a contract in 2017 that over 52 months will add about $15,000 to your paycheck and bank account.

Pay Raise Comes With Debt to '99 Strike

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17 Sep, 2019

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Register to Vote! Deadline Oct. 15

Fall brings exciting football and beautiful foliage and -- elections. But if want your voice to be heard on Election Day, Nov. 5, you must be registered to vote. Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the deadline to register to vote or update your information. Don’t assume; be certain.