• Embed Doc
  • Copy Link
  • Readcast
  • Collections
  • CommentGo Back
Download
 
Volume 56, No. 8September 2009Joe Hoagland
President 
Most of us have been throughthis before, some of us many times.Most of us have seen negotiations inmany different ways. Some havestarted early and have been conclud-ed early; others have started two orthree months from expiration of theexisting contract. And now, here weare, starting only one month out.It is difficult to be timely with ourmonthly newsletter because of thelag for printing and mailing. But as wego to press, there have been severalbargaining sessions with the Compa-ny.The bargaining process normallystarts slowly. Job Evaluation and lo-cal departmental issues are usuallytaken care of early in the process.Although your vigilance is yourduty as an involved union member,your patience and trust are neededand appreciated. We’re not buying acar or haggling over the price of some item at a flea market.We pledge to keep you informedin as timely a fashion as is possible.We may not always provide updates
Negotiations start slowly;members’ patience needed
in the plants as quickly as you wouldlike. Check our blogspot on the In-ternet at:www.uswa1123.blogspot.comWe have had a good response onour efforts to update membership in-formation and compile email ad-dresses. If you want to stay in-formed, we can put you on our emaillist. Send your requests to:cat1123@neo.rr.com
TRA petition
At press time, there still has beenno determination rendered on ourpetition for Trade Adjustment Assis-tance. We will post the decision onour blogspot when we receive it.
Riffles appreciative
A special “thanks and congratu-lations” to Vice President PaulMuller and Trustee Jim (Hip) Sch-weitzer on a successful Second An-nual Poker Run. It was a good routeand a great ride!The proceeds this year went toone of our members, Rick Riffle.One may not find a more apprecia-tive family than the Riffles.There is more information onwhat happened to Rick, and his longroad back to recovery elsewhere inthis issue.
Rick Riffle and his daughter Melissa greet riders at the Golden Lodge parking lot priorto the Second Annual Poker Run. Rick was seriously injured on the job at the Gamb SteelPlant in January. After seven months in six different hospitals, he is now at home andcontinuing his rehab. Proceeds from the event will help defray some of his living costs.
 
September 20092
As I write this article, the Sec-ond Annual Poker Run is now lessthan two weeks old and already anumber of you have called and com-mented on the success and the funyou had as a participant, and haveasked to be notified for next year’srun.Not even the undesirable weath-er that morning kept you away. Wehad 182 registered riders that day. If you haven’t heard, the Poker Runwas an absolute success, and themonies generated went to assist theRick Riffle family with some of theneeds that they have as Rick is re-covering from his very severe acci-dent in the shop.It was not a pretty start for thoseof us who started out early. We hitrain at Bolivar and throughout therest of the run. We were wet andcold at the end, but were warmed bythe success of what we did.When you look at the series of pictures on the other pages, you willsee some happy, dedicated riders.We were able to provide some foodand entertainment, door prizes etc.,that helped to raise the funds that wedonated to the Riffle family.A number of individuals donatedtheir prizes back to the family. Itshows the generosity of ALL thosethat participated. Rick and his family
Paul Muller
Vice President 
came out and greeted some of theriders earlier that day as they left tostart the run, and were present at theend of the run to greet the riders asthey arrived, and stayed to wish theriders well at the end of the event.There were some emotional mo-ments for us all, and Rick showed hisappreciation by being with us right tothe end. I believe we all shared thewarm feeling of being family that day,and doing what we as family do foreach other.I want to emphasize that it was asuccess not just because of thosethat rode the route that day, but alsothe number of people that took col-lections, helped with the work, ordonated to the cause, and in theirown way helped to make it a suc-cess.The Riffle family has asked thatwe pass on their heart-felt thanks toall of us, and commented on howmuch Rick and his family feel a partof a large Union family.There were riders from all overthe area. A number of differentUnions participated and many of theresidents in the area also came out tosupport us in this run.There is no way for me to per-sonally thank each and every one of you; I hope this article does that.There are a number of people that Iowe personal thanks, and if I missone please consider yourself includ-ed.To Jim (Hippie) Schweitzer andhis wife Gail for the efforts to arrangeand organize this run, without whosehelp I could not have managed. ToKeith Strobelt for his work in obtain-ing door prizes, and working a stop.Ron Roberts for all his help at the endof the run. Terry Nill, Mike Korns,Ed Korns, Joe and Edie Erwin, forworking the stops along the way. Tothe proprietors of Rocky’s in Boli-var, the Touraine Club in Newcom-erstown, to the owners of Moose Is-land outside of Uhrichsville, andagain this year to the SommerdaleInn in Sommerdale for their end of run hospitality.To all the businesses that donat-ed door prize gifts, and Mike Poolefor donating an American Madeleather Harley jacket that drew manyinto purchasing a chance to win.
Poker Run benefits injuredGolden Lodge member
Pictured are some of the bikes in the Golden Lodge parking lot, as the riders register forthe Second Annual Poker Run Sunday, August 23.
 
September 20093
To all of you that were a part of this whether it was passing the word,putting out flyers, or donating to therun, thanks again.Last, but not least, on a personalnote to my wife, who also gave of hertime in keeping the food line going,and for being dedicated enough toride with me in the cold, and the rain,to help me stay dedicated to the task of making this a successful run, whenit would have been easier for her tostay warm and dry at home. ThanksSharon. The success of this run hasalready started us thinking of plansand preparation for the Third AnnualPoker Run. We can only hope thatthe future runs will be as successful asthe past two. Thank you all again foryour help and participation.
George “The Animal” Peters, Dept. 752, rides in at the end of the Second Annual PokerRun. George was one of about 180 participants who braved the rainy weather to help a unionbrother. Proceeds of the event were given to Rick Riffle, who was severely injured in anaccident at Gamb Steel.
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS STAFFTom Sponhour, EditorJoe Hoagland, Managing EditorRon Roberts, Associate EditorChris Tunney, Associate Editor 
LOCAL 1123 OFFICERS
Joe Hoagland, PresidentPaul Muller, Vice PresidentPat Eslich, Recording SecretaryJoey Shearer, Financial SecretaryKathy Boyd, TreasurerJames Schweitzer, TrusteeSusie Camper, TrusteeKeith Strobelt, TrusteePaul McKenzie, GuideBill Webler, Outside GuardBob Seward, Inside GuardPublished monthly, except July, bythe United Steelworkers, Golden LodgeLocal 1123, AFL-CIO, in the interest of its members and to further the aims andprograms of the Union. USW Local 1123represents bargaining unit workers at theCanton, Gambrinus, and Faircrest plantsof The Timken Company.USW Golden Lodge Local 11231234 Harrison Ave. S.W.Canton, OH 44706(330) 454-6137Fax (330) 454-3461Email - golden@neo.rr.com
 Dear Golden Lodge members,Words just can’t express how amazing the day of the Poker Runwas.Thank you to Hip Schweitzer and Paul Muller for organizing thisevent, along with their wives, they did a wonderful job.Thank you to the members who were so gracious to donate door  prizes, food, 50/50 and their time.God was sure with Rick and his family the night of Jan. 18th, and every day since then. If you would have asked me seven monthsago that Rick would be home and doing outpatient rehab and walk-ing with a walker, I myself would not have believed it. Rick is get-ting stronger every day. Next summer, Rick will be back riding his Harley motorcycle and some day helping someone else in need.This money will help Rick in his recovery.Please continue all thoughts and prayers towards Rick’s recov-ery. God Bless each and every one of you.The Union has proved we are one big family.Thank you so much. Stay tuned to our website for daily accom- plishments. (www.caringbridge.org/visit/rickriffle)Sincerely,The Riffle Family Rick, Connie, Melissa, Chad 
of 00

Leave a Comment

You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...
You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...