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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - July 26, 2021

Click the PDF file link to view the entire Memorandum of Agreement between Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Viatris Inc. and the United Steelworkers International Union and its Local Union 8-957.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - July 26, 2021

July 6, 2021 - Membership Update

After months of hard work by your Bargaining Committee, we have reached a Severance Agreement with the company.  As we explained in the membership meetings we held on May 25, bargaining over the effects of a shutdown completely changes the dynamics of bargaining.  In short, the union fa

July 6, 2021 - Membership Update

July 2, 2021 - Membership Update

After months of tough bargaining, we have reached an agreement with Viatris addressing the severance and other benefits that will be paid upon the closure of our facility.

We will provide details to the members early next week, so please look for a summary document.

July 2, 2021 - Membership Update

June 25, 2021 - Membership Update

Your local bargaining committee has been hard at work over the past week in continued effects bargaining with Viatris. The company and the International union are scheduling talks for next week in hopes of finalizing a severance agreement that reflects your years of dedication and service.

June 25, 2021 - Membership Update

June 11, 2021 - Membership Update

Local 8-957 takes the fight to Charleston

June 11, 2021 - Membership Update