District 9 News
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.
Red Cross Contract Raises Wages, Preserves Health Care
Members of Locals 254 and 9287 are working under a new contract they ratified late last year that preserves affordable health care and raises wages in each of the three years of the deal.
Union and Community Leaders Push for Georgetown Harbor Revitalization
USW Local 7898 President James Sanderson from Georgetown Steel, Georgetown, South Carolina, in conjunction with local and state leaders, has renewed the push promoting Georgetown Harbor and Port.
Local 288 in Tennessee provides training to area youth
USW Cares: 2018 District 9 Jefferson Award Winner, Carla Leslie
District 8 Jefferson Award winner profile
BASF Locals Discuss Plant Issues at Annual Council Meeting
BASF locals shared information, strategies and solidarity at their annual council meeting Aug. 1-2 in Geismer, La. Local 13-620 represents the workers at BASF’s Geismer plant and Unit Chair Doug Watts hosted the meeting.
Health Care Steering Committee Charts Future Course
Last week, the the steering committee for the Health Care Workers Council convened in Pittsburgh to evaluate their progress since their last meeting and to make a strategic plan for moving forward.
Final Day of the International Women's Conference
Click here for highlights from the final day of the USW's International Women's Conference.
Highlights from Day Two of the 2018 International Women's Conference
Click the heading to read more about the keynote speakers, including USW International President Leo W. Gerard and many international guests, and the engaging and powerful panel discussions lead by Women of Steel activists from across our union.
More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
On day one of the USW International Women's Conference, WOS coordinators for each of the 13 USW Districts introduced their delegations with a brief history of their leadership, sector statistics, and passionate chants that nearly shook the chandeliers.
2018 International Women's Conference Delegate Bios
Click to learn more about our some of our stellar sisters who are attending the 2018 International Women's Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
District 9 Hosts Rubber and Plastics Industry Council
Delegates and USW staff from across North America attended the 7th annual Rubber and Plastics Industry Council conference in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
USW fights for "Freedom to Negotiate" Act, end to firings in organizing drives
Imagine having your livelihood ruined just because you wanted to have a union at work. That's what happened to Mario Smith, and why we're fighting for him and others who want the freedom to organize for better lives. Click here for more.
USW Oil Workers Approve National Oil Bargaining Program Policy
More than 375 United Steelworkers (USW) delegates attending the National Oil Bargaining Program (NOBP) conference approved policy for the 2019 national pattern agreement.