United Steelworkers Local 286 Legal Services Plan is a labor union organization representing workers in the paper and forest products industry. Based in Pennsylvania, Local 286 is a chapter of the United Steelworkers (USW), one of North America’s largest industrial labor unions. The organization provides legal services and representation to its members through a dedicated legal services plan, which assists workers with various employment-related legal matters, workplace rights, and collective bargaining issues. The Local 286 primarily represents workers employed in paper mills, packaging facilities, and forest product manufacturing operations. Through its legal services plan, members have access to qualified attorneys who handle cases involving workplace disputes, workers’ compensation, employment contracts, and other labor-related legal matters. The organization maintains active involvement in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, ensuring workplace safety standards, and protecting workers’ rights within the paper and forest products sector. The union operates through a democratic structure where members participate in decision-making processes and leadership elections. Local 286 coordinates with the larger United Steelworkers organization to advocate for improved working conditions, fair wages, and benefits for its members while maintaining strong relationships with employers in the paper and forest products industry.