- July 12, 2010 USW Local 12 Makes Contribution to Todd Entrekin At a recent photo op, former District 9 Director Connie Entrekin, Sub-District Director Larry Jackson were on hand when Officers from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 12 made a contribution to the Todd Entrekin for Sheriff of Etowah County campaign.
- July 07, 2010 Steelworkers' Strike at Omnova Having a Significant Impact, CEO Admits As management at Omnova Solutions (NYSE: OMN) reported record profits for the second quarter, company CEO Kevin McMullen was forced to admit that an ongoing strike by the United Steelworkers (USW) is projected to have a significant impact on the company’s bottom line.
- July 02, 2010 USW Local 7655 Honors First Scholarship Winners United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7655 recently announced the first Local 7655 Scholarships. They are to be given out annually to students whose parents are members of the local. USW Local 7655 president, William E. Jones, his Executive Board and the members would like to congratulate the recipients of this award.
- June 22, 2010 2010 Homer Wilson Scholarship Recipients Extend their Thanks District Director, Dan Flippo and the staff in District 9 would like to congratulation the 2010 Homer Wilson Scholarship recipients: Aubrey Lane and Gerralca Labrell Barnes.
- May 21, 2010 USW Hosts Training for Airline Locals International Vice President, Carol Landry with the assistance of District 9 Director Dan Flippo hosted training workshops for the officers of USW Local 736, ground handlers for Pinnacle Airlines, Local 772, flight attendants for Pinnacle Airlines, and Local 9535, flight attendants for Colgan Air. Also invited were individuals from our current organizing campaign, Regional Elite.
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- April 21, 2009 District 9 Director, Daniel Flippo Daniel Flippo was appointed Director of District 9 in May, 2009 to succeed Stan Johnson, who became International Secretary Treasurer. He was elected by acclamation in November, 2009 and will now serve his first four-year term.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 9.
- October 21, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 9 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify the Webmaster of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- December 16, 2009 USW Courses and Training Descriptions This section the features about various training and courses offered by the United Steelworkers.
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- April 21, 2009 What Is Rapid Response Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinator in District 9 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
- April 07, 2010 USW District 9 State Rapid Response Coordinators Class On March 29, 2010, more than 30 United Steelworkers from District 9 attended the State Rapid Response Coordinators Class at the Gardendale Civic Center in Gardendale, Alabama.
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- April 21, 2009 District 9 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 9 Organizing Coordinator by calling (205) 951-1212 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- June 12, 2009 Organize The United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO-CLC, is your opportunity for a change. By organizing with the USW, you become part of an organization that brings with its over 850,000 members.
- October 21, 2009 Why Should I Join A Union? Having a Union in your workplace is the most beneficial thing you can do to secure your future and the future of your family! Read more to find out why.
- October 28, 2009 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Forming a Union Some questions are answered dealing with forming a new local union. What will be in our first union contract? Membership dues. When do we begin paying? How much are they?
- October 28, 2009 Summary of the National Labor Relations Act It is in the national interest of the United States to maintain full production in its economy. Industrial strife among employees, employers, and labor organizations interferes with full production and is contrary to our national interest. Experience has shown that labor disputes can be lessened if the parties involved recognize the legitimate rights of each in their relations with one another.
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinators Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of Women of Steel Coordinators in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- October 21, 2009 Statement of Policy on Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is not a joke. It creates feelings of uneasiness, humiliation and discomfort. It is an expression of perceived power and superiority by the harasser over another person. There are two principle fundamental to the trade union movement: human rights and solidarity. Sexual harassment strikes at the heart of both.
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