History and Function of the ERT Program
The Emergency Response Team originated with the Oil Chemical & Atomic Workers union (OCAW), a predecessor to PACE and became a part of the USW when the two unions merged last year. Typically, emergencies that cost a life or result in life-altering injuries are reported to an ERT hotline, 866-526-3480, by a local union president or staff representative. ...... more

Purpose and Mission
Purpose of the Emergency Response Team · To investigate all catastrophic injuries and workplace fatalities involving USW members. · To assist families and co-workers Mission · To offer victims, family members, witnesses and co-workers immediate aid, stress · relief and grief counseling · To investigate causes of accidents ...... more

Contact Us
In the event of any fatal or life-altering injury to any of our members, the USW local should notify the staff representative and the Emergency Response Team immediately! Have the victim’s name and local union number available when calling the hotline, as well as the name of the employer. The Toll Free 24-Hour Hotline Assistance Number is 1-866-526-3480 ...... more