United Steelworkers Local 5000 is not a hiring hall, and we do not require our members to seek work exclusively through our union. 

This page is created to answer common questions from our members regarding unemployment compensation. This page should be considered a general guide, and if you have more specific questions, we encourage you to contact us for further assistance. 

work-search waivers

We have had several members approach us requesting work search waivers in the past few years. Unfortunately, due to state laws regarding unemployment, we are unable to provide work search waivers to our members. We understand that waivers have been provided in the past, but again we stress that state laws prohibit us from providing them any longer. 

Hiring hall Status

United Steelworkers Local 5000 is not a hiring hall, and we do not require our members to seek work exclusively through our union. Your state unemployment application may ask questions about our union's status as a hiring hall, or about work search requirements imposed by our union. It is important that you answer these questions honestly, otherwise, your application may be delayed, denied, or you may be requested to repay payments that were previously disbursed. 

Mass layoff number

In most cases, your company should provide you with a mass-layoff number at the time you are laid off or shortly thereafter. This number is not critical to processing your unemployment claim, but it can help speed up your application processing time. You should contact your HR manager to obtain this number. If it is not available, do not delay applying for unemployment - it is better to file without a mass layoff number than wait for the number and apply later. 

Central Marine Logistics 

No information is available. 

Interlake steamship company

At the conclusion of the 2021 navigation season, employees of the Interlake Steamship Company will no longer seek unemployment benefits exclusively through the State of Ohio. Instead, you must file for unemployment from your state of residence. This comes as part of a series of changes as to how Interlake Steamship Company is reporting earnings to state treasuries. 

Key Lakes, Inc. 

No information is available. 

Sisco, Inc. 

No information is available.