District 9 News
Veterans of Steel Council meets for first time, establishes goals for USW vets
Click here to learn about our first-ever meeting of the new Veterans of Steel Council and how the union plans to serve its members who served our countries.
ESI Council leadership changes and 2019 wrap-up
New leaders were elected to the ESI Council and met last month in Clearwater, Fla., to wrap up their work for the year.
It's Time to Put Workers First: Tell Your Representative to Support the PRO Act!
Sign our petition to tell the U.S. House of Representatives to bring the bill to the floor.
Monumental leadership changes for women in the USW
A new generation of leaders have stepped in to take the helm. Among them, the largest group of women to ever hold leaderships positions in the union at once.
USW Members Kick Off Health & Safety Conference
More than 1,600 activists from USW and Communications Workers of America (CWA) locals, along with managers at USW- and CWA-represented companies, are in Pittsburgh this week aiming to make their workplaces safer and healthier.
Georgia Kumho Tire Workers Vote for USW Representation
USW BASF Council Leverages Solidarity in Dealing with World’s Largest Chemical Company
Click to read the latest updates from the local unions that make up the BASF Council.
D9 Conference Highlights Health Care Workers
For the first time ever, health care workers had a dedicated breakout session devoted to addressing one of their biggest concerns, workplace violence.
USW Announces New Leadership for its Legislative, Policy and Rapid Response Programs
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today announced a series of promotions impacting its legislative and policy work in Washington, D.C., and statehouses across the country.
Local 9-288 President Wins Safety Award
In July, the 2019 Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association announced Billy Edington had won, and at the end of August, he will travel to New Orleans to accept the VPPPA Safety and Health Outreach Award.
Members mobilize in Minneapolis for civil and human rights
Click to read more from the 2019 Civil and Human Rights Conference that took place July 21-23, 2019.
Stop Use & Product Recall! 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Rope Grab AC202D
3M Fall Protection has determined that the 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Mobile/Manual Rope Grab AC202D is incorrectly stamped for use with 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter rope on the exterior body of the unit.
Activists talk workplace violence at USW Civil and Human Rights Conference
In a packed room in the Hilton Minneapolis, USW members last week discussed the epidemic of workplace violence at the Civil and Human Rights Conference.
USW Names New Chair of Union’s Rubber/Plastic Industry Council
USW International President Thomas M. Conway today named longtime USW representative Kevin Johnsen to lead the union’s Rubber/Plastic Industry Council (R/PIC).
District 9 wins 2019 Michigan Labor Press Awards
District 9 won awards in all four categories they entered, highlighting work done in the district's eight states in 2018.