District 9 News
Letter to the American Hospital Association: Stop Muzzling Frontline Healthcare Workers
Today we signed on to a letter to the AHA urging them to stop muzzling healthcare workers with threats of disciplinary action for speaking out about coronavirus patient caseloads and dwindling hospital supplies needed to care for such patients.
USW Urges Congress to Build on Efforts to Aid American Workers
We applaud the bipartisan effort to pass a coronavirus stimulus package through the U.S. Senate and called on members of both congressional chambers to continue this effort to ensure that no workers are left behind.
In these tough times, there's help with mental health, substance abuse
Many of our contracts have bargained Employee Assistance Programs with employers that offer mental health and substance abuse help. Click for more...
USW Calls on Congress to Continue Strict Enforcement of Trade Rules
Today we sent a letter to members of the U.S. House and Senate urging them to ensure that strict enforcement of fair trade measures continues despite the coronavirus outbreak spreading across the world.
List of USW events canceled due to Coronavirus pandemic
Click here to see what USW events have been postponed or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The list will be updated often so check back.
COVID-19 Action Call: Congress Must Put People Before Corporations
We cannot allow corporations to cash in and leave laid off workers behind while taking federal funds. Call your Senators and Representatives today!
USW Negotiates Coronavirus Protocol with BASF to Protect Workers, Families and Communities
The USW negotiated a COVID-19 coronavirus protocol with chemical giant BASF that may serve as a model for the rest of the chemical industry in keeping facilities operating and workers safe during this worldwide pandemic.
Information on emergency legislative responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
So far, two bills have passed through the House and Senate, and both are now signed into law. We are lobbying for even more measures...click to get the latest.
USW Solidarity at BASF Middle Georgia Results in Four-Year Contract With No Concessions
Local President honored for 45 years of union service
Click here to learn more about brother Ron Johnson.
Make a call; House voting on PRO Act (H.R. 2474) this Thursday!
Dial our toll-free number to the U.S. House: 866-202-5409. You will be automatically routed to your Representative’s office. Tell the office who you are, where you are from, and ask your Representative to VOTE YES on the PRO Act (H.R. 2474).
USW Celebrates Black History Month
The United Steelworkers Vice President Fred Redmond released the following statement in honor of Black History Month...
Local 9-677 Arbitration Shows Why Having a Union Protects Workers from Unjust Termination
A Local 9-677 member, who works at the Nuclear Fuel Services plant in Erwin, Tenn., learned firsthand how unions protect workers on the job. Click to read more.
New Contract at Cigna Local 985 in Tampa
The approximately 77 pharmaceutical call center workers at the Tampa location, along with the other USW members across several Cigna locals, obtained two additional holidays, a readjusted PTO schedule, and more.
USW Members Approve Contract Covering 9,400 WestRock Workers
This contract sets a standard for the industry – it positions the company to succeed and invest in our facilities while making sure that workers, families and communities continue to share in that success.