Benefits and Contract Rights Negotiated by Your Union









Duration of Sickness and Accident Benefits
This Union negotiated benefit is payable to members per the Program of Insurance Benefits when a member suffers a non-work related, disabling injury or illness. Read more >>>
This Union negotiated benefit is payable to members per the Program of Insurance Benefits when a member suffers a non-work related, disabling injury or illness. Read more >>>

Retiring? Be Sure to Join SOAR!
Steelworkers Organization for Active Retirees
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SOAR was established in 1985 to organically link the USW’s active members with those in retirement so that both can work on common problems. SOAR has proven to be a true partner of our active membership in the pursuit of economic security.
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Steelworkers Organization for Active Retirees
See Resources Link Page for GCW SOAR Website >>>
SOAR was established in 1985 to organically link the USW’s active members with those in retirement so that both can work on common problems. SOAR has proven to be a true partner of our active membership in the pursuit of economic security.
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Don't Forget Spousal Reimbursement
Members should remember that their spouse will be reimbursed for health care premiums in excess of $50 per month
Members should remember that their spouse will be reimbursed for health care premiums in excess of $50 per month

Medicare 101: Do You Know the Basics?
Medicare has become one of the most discussed issues in recent days given Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget proposals. Beyond the sound bites, what do we know about Medicare? Read on to find out the basics of the program and watch for more information to come in this multi-part series.
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Medicare has become one of the most discussed issues in recent days given Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget proposals. Beyond the sound bites, what do we know about Medicare? Read on to find out the basics of the program and watch for more information to come in this multi-part series.
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Vacation Bonus Issue Clarified
Finally... Vacation Bonus Eligibility Clarified; Since becoming US Steel in 2003 there has always been an issue with respect to eligibility for the $250/week Vacation Bonus at the time of retirement.
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Finally... Vacation Bonus Eligibility Clarified; Since becoming US Steel in 2003 there has always been an issue with respect to eligibility for the $250/week Vacation Bonus at the time of retirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Retirement
Frequently asked questions regarding retirement and other retiree information Read more >>>
Frequently asked questions regarding retirement and other retiree information Read more >>>

When Reporting OTFN, If Eligible, Be Sure to File for Sickness & Accident Benefits
Members should not delay in filing for Sickness & Accident Benefits (S&A) once they have reported "off 'till further notice" (OTFN). Remember, it's the employee's responsibility to file for S&A and being off without either Workers Comp or S&A benefits is not advisable and a precarious status - to say the least.
Members should not delay in filing for Sickness & Accident Benefits (S&A) once they have reported "off 'till further notice" (OTFN). Remember, it's the employee's responsibility to file for S&A and being off without either Workers Comp or S&A benefits is not advisable and a precarious status - to say the least.