District 9 News
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.
Middle Georgia BASF Locals Use Building Power Training to Strengthen Communication Ahead of Negotiations
Locals 9-237, 9-237-1 and 9-2333 in Middle Georgia are using the Building Power training they received April 4-5 to strengthen their communication with their membership ahead of bargaining with BASF Corporation in September.
USW Local 7898 Supports Smalls for Georgetown City Council
USW District 9 and Local 7898, Georgetown Steel located in Georgetown, SC is proud to support City Councilman Clarence Smalls.
USW: Section 232 Agreement Will Advance North American Steel, Aluminum Production, Promote National Security
Click to read our statement after the United States, Canada and Mexico reached an agreement on lifting U.S. Section 232 sanctions on aluminum and steel imports into the United States and ending retaliatory action by Canada and Mexico.
Judge Orders New Union Vote at Kumho Tire Plant in Georgia
Company Violated Workers’ Rights, Must Read Notice to Employees
Stat Facts: First Contract at Teal Lake Offers Bright Beginnings; Thank You for an Amazing Nurses Week!
Read this week's Stat Facts for details about the journey to a first contract for the 29 members of Local 4950 who work at Teal Lake and to check out images from nurses week!
Time to Celebrate National Nurses Week
Click to read more about how we recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s millions of nursing professionals as we kick off National Nurses Week.
Organize an Event to Commemorate Workers Memorial Day
Workers Memorial Day is on April 28, and is commemorated both before and during that week. Now is the time to start planning an event to remember those killed and injured on the job and as a result of occupational illnesses.
Safety and Health of Our Members is Key
Safety and health concerns of our members in the workplace is paramount to the success of USW District 9.