·         As a new hire, every department has a union steward and Health & Safety representative in the workplace.

·         During the Soo Greyhound season a number of free tickets are drawn each month at the General Membership meeting.

·         There is training available for employees wishing to become active in the union.

·         You must report all injuries to your supervisor no matter how small.

·         All employees should keep a written record of all hours/shifts you work. i.e. on a wall calendar, pocket calendar or personal time book.

·         You must report every instance when you are exposed to a chemical or hazardous environment to your foreman.

·         Children or grandchildren of steelworkers can apply to a number of scholarships.

·         The scholarships become available starting the middle of February each year and the forms may be picked up at the Union Hall Front Office.

·         On Algoma’s email program, under Public Folders, inside downday support there are many plant wide canvasses of overtime beyond just trades work.

·         If you are not established you are still entitled to statutory holiday pay.

·         You must fill out an ER224 Form to indicate your preference of shift and schedule and the form is available through your supervisor.

·         There is a bar downstairs at the union hall (AJ’s Pub) with a kitchen that serves great lunches and supper.

·         You must speak to your supervisor prior to an overtime shift being worked in order to be paid on a grievance.