ATTENTION

The Union will be accepting applications for the position of Subsidized Organizer.  This is a fulltime position and will report to both the Business Manager and the International. Current members and any former member laid off in the last two (2) years are eligible. Applications will be available in May and can be obtained from a Committee Person or click HERE for a printable version (you can type right on the application this way and then print it out).

Applications should be sent back to the Union Office and must be returned by May 31^st.  The address is:

SMWIA Local 565

1602 S. Park St. Room 105

Madison, WI 53715

You can also email the application to Sarah at: sp_smw565@sbcglobal.net.

Everyone applying will receive an interview. The salary, benefits and expectations will be discussed at that time.               

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2010 SMW 565 Scholarship Winners!

The results of the 2010 SMW 565 Scholarship are listed below. 

President's Scholarship ($1200.00): Serena Ugoretz

Scott Gast Scholarship ($1100.00): Gordon Christen

Paul Lund Scholarship ($1100.00): Stacey Mroczenski

SMW 565 Scholarship: ($1000.00): Sarah Duberstein

Thank you again to everyone who applied and we hope you apply again next year.  

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Madison Public Library, Madison Senior Center, and the UW-Madison Writing Center Offer Assistance for Job Seekers

Beginning June 25^th, Madison Public Library, the Madison Senior Center and the UW-Madison Writing Center will be offering bi-weekly workshops for job seekers at the Central Library ( 201 W. Mifflin St. , 266-6350).

Trained personnel from the Library, the Writing Center , and the Senior Center will help interested individuals write resumes and cover letters, use credible job search web sites, apply for jobs online, and establish free, web-based email accounts for job search contacts. Job seekers will have one-on-one session devoted to their particular needs.

Sessions will be offered on Monday and Thursday afternoons, 1 – 4 p.m. through mid-August. Reduced hours may be available through November. Interested job seekers may register for half-hour training sessions by calling 266-6350. Drop-ins are welcome and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

These sessions are funded in part by a Library Services and Technology Act Grand through the South Central Library System and with support from the Madison Senior Center Program funds.

For more information, visit http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/classes.html

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If you need access to a computer in order to apply for unemployment or to look for jobs, you can use the computer in the SMW 565 Madison office that we have set up specifically for this purpose. Just give your Business Rep a call or call the office to set up a time to come in. 

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The United Way of Dane County offers many services to assist those who are going through difficulties due to the poor economy. Please click HERE for a link to the different services they provide.

Click HERE for a handout that offers tips on looking for a new job.

Click HERE for a handout that offers tips on dealing with personal finances.

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For a link to the Bou-Matic recall list, please click HERE. Last updated 4/9/10.

For a link to the Carnes layoff/recall list, please click HERE. Last updated 4/9/10.

For a link to the May 2009 Sub Zero and Wine Layoff list, please click HERE. Last updated 5/18/09.

For a link to the Sub Zero Freezer recall list, please click HERE. Last updated 2/23/10.

For a link to the Sub Zero Wine recall list, please click HERE. Last updated 11/9/09.

For a link to the 2009 Greenheck Layoff list, please click HERE. Last updated 11/10/09.

For a link to the April 2010 Greenheck Layoff list, please click HERE. Last updated 4/5/10

For a link to the Trachte Layoff list, please click HERE. Last updated 1/20/10.