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Sign up for SOAR Chapter Membership today - Only $1 a month

Soar provides a way for retired members of the USW and their spouses to remain a part of one of the most respected and effective organizations in America

Thousands of Steelworkers retirees have said they want to continue to be involved actively with their union. Now the United Steelworkers have created a way for you to remain active through SOAR.  Now, due to recent action of the SOAR Executive Board, all retired members of the USW are granted membership into SOAR.  This will enable both the USW and SOAR to better communicate with all retired Steelworkers.

The best way for retired members to remain truly active and involved remains becoming a member of a SOAR Chapter.  SOAR Chapter membership provides USW retirees and their spouses with a vehicle for continued social interaction with their friends and co-workers.   The SOAR Chapters also serve as the focal point of legislative and political activity on behalf of all USW members, both retired and active.  SOAR Chapter members also receive a variety of other benefits including:

Their own newsletter (mailed in conjunction with Steelabor in the U.S.) which specifically addresses the issues and concerns of retired workers.  This is mailed four times a year.

• A SOAR Chapter membership card.
• A new member kit that contains a very attractive SOAR lapel pin and informational pamphlets related to retiree issues.
• Access to the AFL-CIO Union Benefit Program.
• Instant updates on issues and events through the Chapter Rapid Response Program.
• The opportunity to continue to be involved and make a difference on issues of importance to retired workers and their families.

How can you become a SOAR Chapter member?

You need only to Print out this page and complete the application below.  
The dues are $12.00 per year for a retired USW member and $3.00 per year 
for a surviving spouse or widower of a USW retiree.

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Amount Enclosed.............................................

Name...................................................................... 

Home Phone (........)..................................

Address...................................................................

Social Security Number......................................

City................................................................... State.......................

 Zip..................................

Former Local Union Number............... USW District Number.............

Chapter Number (if known)..........
Former Employer......................................................................................

Do you receive Steel Labor Yes.........No......

SOAR dues: Retirees $12.00 per year.........Spouse $3.00 per year.........

Name of Spouse.......................................

When you complete the application, please return it to:
SOAR, 
United Steelworkers,
Five Gateway Center,
Room 701
Pittsburgh, PA. 15222

Lynn Williams
SOAR President

Harry Hynd
SOAR Vice President

Charlie Averill
SOAR Secretary-Treasurer

Jim Centner
SOAR Director