Volume 57, No.
2 February 2010
Grievance won on salaried personnel
performing Bargaining Unit work
Arbitrator says creation of scrap
would be beneficial to Timken
Joe Hoagland
President
As many of you may be
aware, we won our challenge of
supervision and salary person-
nel performing our work. The ar-
bitration proceedings were held
October 28, 2009, and the favor-
able decision was rendered Jan-
uary 13, 2010.
From the very beginning of
the Company’s questionable ac-
tions in mid-summer, on
through to the end of the year,
we were steadfast in our belief
that the work done was our
work, that the equipment operat-
ed was, and is, part of the tools
and equipment defined in our
job descriptions.
As I reported in the Novem-
ber issue of Golden Lodge News,
our case was bolstered by the
testimony of four past Presi-
dents of Local 1123, whose tes-
timony was neither challenged
nor disputed by the Company.
both Union and Company, to try
to remedy the situation.
A lot has transpired since the
The Company’s case was beginning of the process, when
based on the claim that no “sale- we found ourselves gearing up
able” product was intended to be for negotiations in less than de-
produced. The Arbitrator, in his sirable economic conditions;
decision, stated: “Clearly, the negotiations made more conten-
scrap had value to the Compa- tious, unnecessarily, by the
ny.” He went on to say that, Company provocations.
“The Company’s position that it
But, I believe this decision is
intentionally created scrap and,
an affirmation of the grievance
therefore, it did not intend to
procedure, from Step 1 through
create a product that would be
“The Company’s contention that no loss was sustained
by the Grievant is incorrect. The Grievant was displaced
and he was not recalled. He could have been recalled to
operate this same equipment. Thus, there was damage or
loss to the Grievant.”
...From Arbitrator’s Award
ultimately saleable is not con- arbitration. As I know that for
trolling.” some, maybe many members,
this resolution may have seemed
As I write this column, I am
like a long time in coming, I also
reminded of the reactions of
know that at times, good things
many members to the Compa-
do come to those who wait.
ny’s actions that brought on this
grievance. TAA
Some wanting a quicker re- As of the time of his writing,
sponse, some understanding that I have been informed that the
we must use the contractual Company has provided a partial
grievance process, agreed to by (Continued on Page 2)

Peggy Griffith, the Workers’ Comp and Safety Chair of CWA Local 4302, explains
Workers’ Compensation law and answers questions at the special Stewards Class January
13 at Golden Lodge. Golden Lodge Work Comp committee member Ron Roberts looks on.
.....President’s column
(Continued from Page 1)
list of contact information to the
Ohio Department of Job and
Family Services Agency.
This will enable the agency
to set up the group meetings and
start the process of mailing in-
formation packets to affected
members.
Are you working
voluntary overtime?
At the risk of sounding repe-
titious, I want to again, raise the
issue of working voluntary over-
time.
We still have in the vicinity
of 375 members on indefinite
layoff. Company-paid insurance
benefits have, or will soon, run
out for the most junior members
who were eligible at the time of
layoff.
Please give some thought
and consideration for our Broth-
ers and Sisters on the street!
2 February 2010
ArcelorMittal to slash
171 jobs in W.Va.
Steel giant ArcelorMittal
will lay off 171 steelworkers at
its tin mill in West Virginia so it
can remain competitive amid
“extraordinary economic condi-
tions,” a company spokeswom-
an said Monday.
About 35 workers were cut
this week, said Mark Glyptis,
president of United Steelwork-
ers Local 2911. Another 100 or
so have been on rotating, volun-
tary layoff since last year, and
those layoffs will now continue
indefinitely, he said.
The union is now trying to
identify a few dozen workers
who will volunteer for the addi-
tional cuts.
The Weirton local has about
850 members with an average
age of about 57, Glyptis said,
and almost every employee has
at least 30 years of service.
Some have 50.
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS STAFF
Tom Sponhour, Editor
Joe Hoagland, Managing Editor
Ron Roberts, Associate Editor
Chris Tunney, Associate Editor
LOCAL 1123 OFFICERS
Joe Hoagland, President
Dan Ellington, Vice President
Pat Eslich, Recording Secretary
Joey Shearer, Financial Secretary
Kathy Boyd, Treasurer
James Schweitzer, Trustee
Susie Camper, Trustee
Keith Strobelt, Trustee
Paul McKenzie, Guide
Bill Webler, Outside Guard
Bob Seward, Inside Guard
Published monthly, except July, by
the United Steelworkers, Golden Lodge
Local 1123, AFL-CIO, in the interest of
its members and to further the aims and
programs of the Union.
USW Local 1123 represents bar-
gaining unit workers at the Canton, Gam-
brinus, and Faircrest plants of The
Timken Company.
USW Golden Lodge Local 1123
1234 Harrison Ave. S.W.
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-6137
Fax (330) 454-3461
Email - golden@neo.rr.com
“I’m confident we’ll figure
out a way that no one will lose
their job on an involuntary ba-
sis,” he said.
The time frame for the cuts is
unclear.
Glyptis said severance pack-
ages and other details are being
worked out under a layoff-mini-
mization provision of the con-
tract that requires a mix of vol-
unteers, reduced overtime, few-
er outside contractors and
“equality of sacrifice” between
management and rank-and-file
personnel.
-From the Associated Press
January 25, 2010
 Behavior Safety = BS
Program blames the injured worker
By Ron Roberts, Chairman
Golden Lodge Safety Committee
Behavior Safety is coming to
a plant near you. The Company
intends to implement this type of
safety program. Behavior Based
Safety relies on the belief that
nearly all injuries are the result
of a worker committing an un-
safe act.
These unsafe acts are the tip
of an iceberg. Hidden from
view, the body of the iceberg is
made up of many unsafe behav-
iors that could result in injury.
The program’s focus is to
change these behaviors and, ul-
timately, the unsafe acts.
To manage the change, com-
panies buy a canned package
from a vendor. These packages
may have a cute name or catchy
acronym. They typically rely on
a combination of gimmicks, be-
havioral observations, safety in-
centives, discipline and in-
creased attention to recorded/
lost time injuries. They solicit
an employee “buy in” or tout a
“safety culture”.
Behavioral observations are
performed by supervisors or
hourly personnel. Observations
target the use of personal protec-
tive equipment, body position,
actions of workers, following
procedures, housekeeping and
proper use of tools and equip-
ment.
At first glance, Behavior
Safety programs seem reason-
able. The devil is in the details.
February 2010
ard elimination becomes the
last.
Companies embrace this
type of program because it is
cheaper to layer workers in PPE
The first flaw stems from the then to correct the hazard. These
historical data used to justify the programs shift the burden to the
program. This data is a study of worker.
supervisor accident reports that
BS is coming to a plant near
tend to blame the injured work-
you! Be aware of the limitations
er.
and misconceptions that are
Second, the behavioral ob- coming with it.
servations are performed by
Remember that the only peo-
people who are not properly
ple authorized to represent USW
trained in hazard recognition.
Local 1123 in safety matters are
Instead they focus on how the
members of the Union Safety
worker manages the hazard.
Committee.
Third, the company commit- Please contact a member of
ment to this canned safety pro- the committee or call the Union
gram drains resources from the Hall with any safety concerns or
best approach to safety which is questions.
hazard elimination. The compa-
ny becomes intent on imple-
menting the BS program and ev- Golden Lodge
erything else takes a back seat. USW Local 1123
The United Steelworkers and Safety Committee
OSHA believe the best course of Harrison Steel Plant
action for safety is the Hierarchy Chris Tunney
of Controls for hazards.
Daryl Bracken
Most Effective Sean Els
• Elimination or Substitution Larry Yates
Canton Bearing Plant
• Engineering Controls
Bob Seward
(Safeguard technology)
Gamb Steel Plant
• Warnings
Trish Hostetler
• Training and Procedures
Steve Williams
(Administrative Controls)
Joey Shearer
Least Effective Jose Pena
• Personal Protective Equipment Gamb Bearing Plant
(PPE) John Agler
Behavior Safety programs Roller Processing Plant
stand this hierarchy on its head. Tim Horn
The least effective measure, Faircrest Steel Plant
PPE, becomes the preferred
Ron Roberts
means to manage safety and haz-
3

Member Spotlight
Michael DaRe adds formal
training to his natural gift
By Kathy Boyd
Treasurer
That which we call a rose; by
any other name would smell as
sweet. Hold on Juliet…That dia-
logue may have been applicable
when dealing with Romeo, but
the same premise won’t neces-
sarily fly when it comes to the
world of photography. A photo
taken by Michael DaRe is more
than just a picture. It is a thing of
beauty. He takes a camera in
hand; which in turn becomes the
instrument that helps him trans-
form various subjects into an en-
gaging art form.
Michael DaRe, a 32-year
member of our union, is a NDT
Operator at the Plant B building
of Gambrinus Steel. He is the
husband of Sonia, and together
they have four children.
When Mike and I broached
the subject of unionism, he says
that it is a must to have a union!
He feels that workers who are
not protected by a union could
more than likely get “raked over
the coals”. (Mike instructed me
to please make sure to mention
in this article that our negotia-
tors did an excellent job on our
recent negotiated contract!)
That which we call a picture;
by any photographer would look
just as good. No sireeee Shakes-
peare. We all know that just be-
cause one has a camera, does not
4 February 2010
Michael DaRe takes a self-portrait.
make one a photographer. You
see, I myself have taken many
pictures over the course of time.
Some results were decent, but
some not so great. (Translation:
terrible!)
Having an “eye” for a great
shot is what makes the differ-
ence. By the looks of his portfo-
lio, Mike DaRe is fortunate
enough to indeed, possess that
natural gift. It takes talent and
skill to pick a subject and cap-
ture it; resulting in a memorable
image that can momentarily
freeze time.
Early on, Mike decided to
take another step toward en-
hancing his already natural abil-
ities. He advanced his knowl-
edge by pursuing and complet-
ing formal training at the New
York Institute of Photography
(N.Y.I.P.) This particular insti-
tution has been in business since
the year of 1910.
When I visited the website of
N.Y.I.P., I found that they boast
of a 50- country, 20,000-student
enrollment since their inception
100 years ago.
Having been interested and
involved in photography for
over ten years now, Mike says
that at one time owned 13 cam-
eras! While there are many
types of photography, his favor-
ite categories include fine art,
portrait, and street photography.
Now here is a treat for you
all! If you would like to check
out some absolutely beautiful
photographs that your union
brother has taken, here is the
way! To see a photo stream of
pictures (courtesy of Michael
DaRe), just go to your internet
computer and type in to the site,
www.flickr.com.
Next, type “Michael DaRe”
in the box, then hit the button
that says, “search”. There are
several pages that I went
through before I found Mike’s
work. (It is a site designed for
people to post interesting pho-
tos.) Once you locate his name,
you can then enjoy some of the
gorgeous shots he has created. I
was utterly amazed at how a
seemingly ordinary subject be-
came alive with this guy’s pho-
tography.
Thank-you Mike for taking
the time to share your gift with
us. Artistic expressions have al-
ways peaked my interest, and I
certainly do encourage you to
continue on. You mentioned to
me that photography is more of a
hobby for you opposed to a pro-
fession; however, I am quite
sure that if you choose to, you
could make a real go of it profes-
sionally. Your images are su-
perb!
February 2010 5

SOAR NOTES
Cancer treatment...
behind closed doors
By Jim Reed
It’s a trip that no one wants to
make, but many have done it.
It’s a trip that my wife and I must
make on a regular basis.
You enter the hospital and
walk down the main corridor un-
til you come to the hallway. You
begin the walk, and you see
paintings hanging on both sides
that are for sale by the artists. At
the other end of the hallway, you
see those large, dark double
doors. You enter, and now you
are in the cancer treatment cen-
ter.
You check in at the desk, and
then take a seat. The room is
large, but it is filled with people
waiting. You’ve seen most of
them on previous visits, not
much conversation takes place.
They all know why we are there.
There’s no need to dwell on it.
Some are in wheelchairs,
others may use a cane. Many
have lost their hair from taking
chemotherapy. After a few
trips, you recognize them from
before. You see them on a regu-
lar basis, and then one day, they
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are not there any more, and you
wonder to yourself, is their suf-
fering over?
We see a local reporter, a
businessman from the area and
others, some are reading bibles,
others just sit and stare.
The head nurse in the unit is
like one of our daughters. She
and our daughter grew up to-
gether, graduated together and
are still best friends. She always
has a big hug for us as we enter
the waiting room.
As we sit and wait to see the
doctor, we watch her in awe as
she scrambles from one patient
to another. She always has a
smile and something pleasant to
say to the patients. She puts you
at ease, and makes the visit a lit-
tle more bearable.
On the down side of her job,
she said that she has been to
more funerals and calling hours
than she cares to remember.
Yet, she has a smile and a hug for
all, and you wonder how she
does it. Knowing her as I do, I
know some of the trials in her
personal life that she has en-
dured, and I wonder how she can
have such a wonderful attitude.
She truly is an “angel” that has
been put in this position.
Our name is called, and we
go in and see the doctor. He is a
most caring and compassionate
man. He tells you the situation
and what needs to be done, and
what we must do. He explains
the tests that he wants done and
the follow up treatment.
After our visit, we checkout
at the desk, say goodbye to our
favorite nurse and again, talking
and processing what had just
taken place. We may stop at the
card shop and buy a couple of
cards, trying to clear our minds
of what had just taken place.
We wonder how things will
go until it is time for another vis-
it. How many of those we just
saw in that room will not be
there on our next visit. Will we
see the reporter on his next visit,
or some one else that we know
that has made that long walk
down the hallway and through
those large doors?
Speaking of trips, we just re-
turned from a trip to the West
Coast to be with our daughter,
who has Stage 4 cancer, and has
undergone radical chemothera-
py and surgery. Nothing more
can be done. It is now in God’s
hands.
We never know when we will
be called upon to be at some
one’s side. Things that seemed
so important in our lives, don’t
seem to matter when a crisis hits
such as this. The time we spent
with her helped all of us. I be-
lieve that we lifted her spirits
and desire to fight this illness. I
know that she gave us the
strength to go on.
She told us that she would
like to come home for a visit to
see her friends and be with us.
Knowing her, she just may do it.
We hope and pray for the
best.
 AT THE SOAR MEETING
Recent
This was our fist meeting to
be held in January after a few Retirees
years. The weather wasn’t the Golden Lodge congratulates
best, but most everyone attend- the following members who
ed. have recently retired and will The following member of Gold-
Our program was Gary now enjoy their union-negotiat- en Lodge have passed away and a
(John) Kroah, a musician, who ed retiree pension and health- Bible have been presented to his
plays the clarinet. I first met care benefits. families.
Gary when he was playing with ZENOBIA “BOOTS” HOOD, 71, Dept. 82,
the Pleasant Street Dixie Land John R. Allen 316 Freedom Avenue, N. E., Canton, passed
Jazz Band. He bills himself as Ray B. Arnold away January 27, 2010. Sister Hood joined the
Union in 1964 and retired in 1994.
“The Man and His Music”. Gary Lewis Brown, Jr.
RAYMOND “ROCKY” MOROSKO, 76,
served in the Navy and suffered Dennis C. Daverio Dept. 91, passed away January 27, 2010.
a very traumatic experience, one Calvin L. Davis Brother Morosko joined the Union in 1963 and
that many other servicemen also retired in 1994.
Richard R. Dessecker
endured, but many did not re- DONALD H. ARTH, 86, Dept. 79, 218
Barbara Elifritz Harveys Lane, Hampstead, NC passed away
cover. January 21, 2010. Brother Arth joined the
John J. Forgach
Gary turned to his music to Union in 1941 and retired in 1976.
Dennis J. Hayhurst MARK N. DeWALT, 54, Dept. 179, 315
help him rehabilitate and has
Willie A. Hunter Church Street, Louisville, passed away January
been playing ever since. His 20, 2010. Brother DeWalt joined the Union in
preference is music from the 30s Martin E. Hupp 1973.
thru the 60s, as well as, jamming John W. Jackson, Jr. RICHARD MOODY, 74, Dept. 199, 814 –
to Dixieland. When asked what Robert S. Jones 21st Street, N. E., Canton, passed away Decem-
ber 12, 2009. Brother Moody joined the Union
his favorite tune was from all the Paul E. Muller in 1956 and retired in 1989.
music he has played, he said it Harold A. Pyle STEPHEN M. KENNY, 62, Dept. 185, 420
was a song called, “It Had To Be Kenneth E. Radkta Pennock Street, Minerva, passed away Decem-
You”. The jokes he told be- ber 11, 2009. Brother Kenny joined the Union
Mark C. Reed in 1977 and retired in 2007.
tween his songs kept everyone
Arthur L. Rinehart
laughing.
Paul J. Sanko, Jr.
Members celebrating
Paul N. Snyder, Jr.
birthdays in January: JoAnn
Mark S. Stevenson
Robinson, Manual Silvia, Jessie
Payne and Marian Vick Anni- Dennis M. Toohey December 2 Meeting
versaries: Ron and Maxine W. Neil Toy Chuck Morris
Holmes – 18 years! New Mem- Ronald D. Wagner *Bob Harper
ber: Jackie Richards. Get Well David W. Walker *Paul Muller
Wishes: Larry Hammond and *Keith Strobelt
JoAnn Robinson. Guests: Sam *Darlie Katz
Harvey and Randy Feemster December 16 Meeting
Marvin Babe
Just a Thought David Fornash
Don’t cry over things that *Craig Ickes
were, or things that aren’t. *Mark Hayes
ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE *John Biedenbach
NOW…TO THE FULLEST! *Donated to the USO

February 2010 7
 It’s important to follow these
steps if you get hurt at work
“Duke” Ellington
Vice President &
Workers’ Comp
Committee Chair
The following is a basic
guide taken from the Ohio AFL-
CIO Workers’ Compensation
Handbook to follow when you
are injured at work. It is ex-
tremely important to:
1. Report the injury to a su-
pervisor.
2. Report to medical.
3. Do not sign any blank pa-
pers or documents that you do
not fully understand.
4. Obtain the names and
statements of all witnesses as
soon as possible after the injury
occurs.
5. Talk to the union’s Work-
ers’ Compensation representa-
tive before filing a claim. You
will receive advice and perhaps
avoid some future trouble.
6. File a claim with the Bu-
reau of Workers’ Compensation
as quickly as possible. It will
mean compensation at an earlier
date.
‘Quote...Unquote’
Delay is preferable to error.
-Thomas Jefferson
Your future depends on many
things, but mostly on you.
-Frank Tyger
8 February 2010
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
NON-PROFIT ORG.
PERMIT NO. 973
CANTON, OH
7. Make sure that the state-
ment you provide the Timken
Medical Department is accurate
and contains all body parts that
were injured.
Effect of negligence or
fault on compensation
Workers are entitled to
workers’ compensation even
though the accident resulting in
their disability was caused by
their own negligence or fault.
_________________________________
Steelworkers Local 1123, Golden Lodge
It is important to remember
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
that fault does not matter in the
determination of compensation
benefits.
1234 Harrison Ave. SW
However, a worker will not
Canton, OH 44706
receive compensation for injury
in the following cases:
1. An injury purposely self-
inflicted.
2. Injuries that result from
“horse play” with co-workers
where the injured worker started
and took part in the “horse play.”
3. An injury caused by the
March 2
employee being intoxicated or
under the influence of a con- SOAR Meeting
trolled substance not prescribed 12:00 noon.
by a physician. March 3
NOTE: H.B. 223, which be- Regular Union Meeting
came effective Oct. 13, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
provides for a rebuttable pre-
sumption that an employee is in- March 10
toxicated or under the influence Stewards Classes
of a controlled substance IF 9: 00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
THEY REFUSE the employer ’s
request for testing or test over March 17
the specified levels. Regular Union Meeting
Work safe and avoid injury! 9:00 a.m.