- March 08, 2010 USW Workers at Bridgestone-LaVergne Giving Back to the Community Much notice has been given to Bridgestone Tires’ recent acquisition of naming rights to the Nashville Arena, which will be celebrated in a Wednesday, March 10, 2010 ceremony. It is cited as the most recent example of Bridgestone’s good corporate neighbor behavior.
- February 11, 2010 EFCA Card Delivered to Sen Hagan's Office On Friday, January 29, 2010, Staff Representative Ken Nettles and USW District 9 Rapid Response Team members delivered signed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) cards to NC Senator Kay Hagan's Legislative Assistant.
- February 04, 2010 Steelworkers Reject Honeywell's Contract Proposal at Blount Island The membership of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 9292 yesterday voted 240 to 90 by secret ballot to reject a contract offer by Honeywell that would have resulted in major reduction to the membership’s health care benefits.
- December 16, 2009 Compass VI Conference on Green Jobs Some 140 people, representing 91 groups, from all over the State of Tennessee, attended the Compass VI Conference on Green Jobs held in Nashville on December 4-5, 2009. From all accounts, the Conference's workshops and plenary session were a tremendous success ... more
- December 14, 2009 Hillary Shaw Recipient of Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship Hillary Shaw, daughter of Michael Neal (member of USW Local 1055L / Bridgestone Americas in LaVergne, TN), was chosen from amongst 400+ applicants to receive the ICD's $1,000 Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship. Shaw, who has a BS in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology from MTSU, is ... more
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- April 21, 2009 District 9 Director, Daniel Flippo Daniel Flippo was appointed Director of District 9 in May, 2009 to succeed Stan Johnson, who became 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.
- 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.
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- April 21, 2009 District 9 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 9 Organizing Coordinator by calling (205) 951-1212 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- 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.
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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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