Community Contributions of USW Local 9998
In October of 2007 four of our members attended the Public Sector Conference held at the UAW Center at Black Lake in Michigan. At one of our sessions, the speakers were stressing the importance of getting your local’s name out in the community. The community members would know who you are and associate value with your group and what you do for ...... more

A 21st Century “Mother Jones” Passes Away
On September 10, 2007 the world lost one of the most progressive businesswomen of our time and the United Steelworkers lost a friend with the passing of Dame Anita Roddick. Anita with Charles Kernaghan of the National Labor Committee after being brought into workers slums in Dhaka, Bangladesh by small workers rights groups. Anita is best known as the ...... more

Women of Steel Councils in USW District 2 have been busy with many activities:
“The Hidden Face of Globalization,” a DVD dealing with workers in sweatshops around the world was presented and discussed at all Women of Steel Council Meetings. In Michigan, the topic was so moving that many of the sisters took a copy of the DVD to share with all members of their Local Unions. Women of Steel in Wisconsin continues to grow ...... more

District 8 Women of Steel Committees Assist Children of OVACO Workers
District 8 Women of Steel Committees from Locals 9423, 14300, 367 and 1693 took part in a "Back to School Party" for the children of the striking OVACO workers. On Saturday, July 28, 2007 the WOS traveled to Shelbyville, KY where the strikers and children were awaiting the arrival of a convoy of 5 automobiles loaded down with bags of clothes, ...... more

Director Breaux Names WOS Coordinator For District 13
Mickey Breaux, District 13 Director, recently met with Staff and Women of Steel Activists from each area of the newly formed district. Director Breaux pulled the organizational meeting together to develop a plan to build Women of Steel (WOS) in District 13. Breaux committed support for the women’s program and set a plan in motion to hold regional ...... more