Injustice at Brewton Mill
While preparing to present the master level tentative agreement recently reached with International Paper we learned that Smurfit Stone had sold its Brewton, AL paper mill to Georgia Pacific. Showing what can only be defined as a despicable and callous disregard for our members’ life-long investment in the Brewton Mill, Smurfit Stone sold the ...... more

Former District 9 Director Connie Entrekin's Announces Retirement
Connie Entrekin, Special Assistant to the International President, announced at the International Executive Board Meeting on June 1, 2007 that he would be retiring effective July 1, 2007. Connie has been a true leader and a tremendous asset to all members of the Steelworkers Union over his 30-year career. Connie began his career as President of Local ...... more

Director Johnson names Daniel Flippo Assistant to the Director
District 9 Director Stan Johnson, has named R. Daniel Flippo as his Assistant Director effective March 15, 2007. Daniel started his career as a production worker for Conoco Chemicals where he held various local union offices, including president of USW Local 15198 in Aberdeen, Mississippi. During his career as a staff member, Daniel worked as an organizer ...... more