District 9
United Steelworkers (USW) District 9 includes the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina and the Virgin Islands.
District 9 Director
Daniel Flippo
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Divided We Fall: USW Members Working Hard at Stripping Away Two-Tiered Systems
When late International President Tom Conway took the helm of the USW in July 2019, he made a promise that his administration would work to reduce or eliminate tiered wage and benefit systems in union contracts.
Women of Steel Know Their Power
More than 1,000 passionate union activists descended upon Pittsburgh for the 2023 USW International Women’s Conference, where they took part in several days of educational workshops and celebrated the Women of Steel who give the union its strength.
Kevin Key: From Navy Deck to Union Rep
Meet Kevin Key, Navy vet, and Veterans of Steel coordinator for USW District 9. This is part of a series this month introducing you to our Vets of Steel coordinators.
USW Mourns Loss of Conway: Steelworkers’ President Spent 45 Years Fighting for Justice for Workers
Known for his quick wit, formidable negotiating skills and unwavering devotion to justice and fairness, Conway served as the union’s president since his election in 2019, following 14 years of service as international vice president.
USW International President David McCall Joins AFL-CIO Executive Council
#USWMade in the USA: Buying USW Tires
Tires sold in the United States carry codes that help customers determine where they were made. Buyers can find USW-made tires by finding codes listed in this story.
David McCall to Succeed Tom Conway as USW International President
McCall began his career as a union activist with Local 6787 at the Burns Harbor integrated steel facility in Northwest Indiana. He worked as a millwright and served the local union in various positions, including grievance chairman and vice president.