- February 01, 2012 Steelworker Local Recognized for Assisting those in Need In December, United Steelworker (USW) Local 1441/1441-01 assisted the BOSCO Food Kitchen in feeding the homeless/needy in Selma, Al by donating turkeys and canned goods. Recently the local received a letter of thanks from Edmundite Missions.
- January 21, 2012 Steelworkers Rally Across America in Support of Ohio Cooper Tire Workers On January 14, 2012, United Steelworker (USW) members across America held informational rallies in support of the locked out workers at USW Local 207L in Findlay, OH. Since November 28, 2011, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. refused the union's offer to remain on the job while negotiations proceeded.
- January 09, 2012 Announcing the 2012 USW District 9 Homer Wilson Scholarship The 2012 Homer Wilson Scholarship Program for Steelworker Children has been announced. The scholarships are open to any high school student graduating between January 1, and July 31 2012. They are eligible to compete if they are the son, step-son, daughter, step-daughter or legal ward of a member in good standing ...
- December 15, 2011 USW Local 1155L Shows Support for USW Local 207L is growing across America At a rally today in Nashville, TN, members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1055L and Best One Tire (421 Harding Place) showed their support for USW Local 207L in a grand way! The great leadership and activists at Local 1055L are commended for their support.
- December 08, 2011 Americans know that if We Don’t Make Things, We’re in Trouble In this episode, Leslie Marshall talks with Tom Conway, International Vice President for Administration for the United Steelworkers (USW). Conway talked about recent and past trade bills and the effect workers and the nation.
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- April 21, 2009 District 9 Director, Daniel Flippo Daniel Flippo was elected by acclamation in November of 2009 as Director of District 9. He served as Assistant to the Director of the District until May of 2009 when he was approved by the International Executive Board to succeed Stan Johnson, who had been named International Secretary-Treasurer.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 9.
- October 21, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 9 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify the Webmaster of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- October 19, 2011 District 9 SOAR Information for District 9 SOAR will be made available on this page.
- December 16, 2009 USW Courses and Training Descriptions This section the features about various training and courses offered by the United Steelworkers.
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- April 21, 2009 What Is Rapid Response Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinator in District 9 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
- April 07, 2010 USW District 9 State Rapid Response Coordinators Class On March 29, 2010, more than 30 United Steelworkers from District 9 attended the State Rapid Response Coordinators Class at the Gardendale Civic Center in Gardendale, Alabama.
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- June 12, 2009 Organize The United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO-CLC, is your opportunity for a change. By organizing with the USW, you become part of an organization that brings with its over 850,000 members.
- October 21, 2009 Why Should I Join A Union? Having a Union in your workplace is the most beneficial thing you can do to secure your future and the future of your family! Read more to find out why.
- October 28, 2009 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Forming a Union Some questions are answered dealing with forming a new local union. What will be in our first union contract? Membership dues. When do we begin paying? How much are they?
- October 28, 2009 Summary of the National Labor Relations Act It is in the national interest of the United States to maintain full production in its economy. Industrial strife among employees, employers, and labor organizations interferes with full production and is contrary to our national interest. Experience has shown that labor disputes can be lessened if the parties involved recognize the legitimate rights of each in their relations with one another.
- October 28, 2009 The Rights of Employees The rights of employees are set forth principally in Section 7 of the Act, which provides as follows:
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinators Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of Women of Steel Coordinators in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- October 21, 2009 Statement of Policy on Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is not a joke. It creates feelings of uneasiness, humiliation and discomfort. It is an expression of perceived power and superiority by the harasser over another person. There are two principle fundamental to the trade union movement: human rights and solidarity. Sexual harassment strikes at the heart of both.
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