USW Local 1155L Holds a Solidarity Rally
On July 23, United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1155L held a solidarity rally in support of ongoing negotiations with Bridgestone/Firestone. Over 250 union members braved a fog laden morning to voice their displeasure with the company's stance of massive wage concessions, 400% increase in insurance premiums, frozen pensions etc. Click here to see the video ...... more

Issac Wallace awarded Eddie Bryan Scholarship.
Issac Wallace, son of Willie and Ruth Wallace (both members of USW Local 7655, Memphis, TN), was awarded the Eddie Bryan’s 2009 Scholarship Award for his essay about what a Union means to him. Issac will be attending Middle Tennessee State University this fall. Director Daniel Flippo, Staff, Support Staff and the members of District 9 are proud ...... more

Green Job Grant Money Available for Tennessee
As the unemployment rate in Tennessee hit double digits, reports of job training and opportunities is good news to USW members in District 9. Funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will assist laid off workers during this recession and help with energy independence. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis gave a strong indication during her ...... more

Steelworkers Testifying at Steel Caucus Want Industry Revitalized
Representatives from the United Steelworkers (USW) union joined with steel industry experts and management today, urging Congress to take steps to stabilize steel production facilities and suggesting how Congress can help restore the industry....... more

Nancy Bradley Retires from Steelworkers
Staff Representative Nancy Bradley retired June 1, 2009 after 20 years service with the Union. Nancy went to work for Ecusta Paper Company in Brevard, NC in 1958. She immediately joined Local 1971 and became involved as a Local Union Activist. Nancy was elected Recording Secretary in 1972 and remained in that position until 1983 when she was elected ...... more

Carvin Appointed Assistant to the Director
James Carvin appointed Assistant to the Director Dan Flippo effective June 1, 2009. James began his career in 1973 at Bowater Newsprint in Calhoun, Tennessee after spending three years in the U.S. Army’s 8th Signal Battalion in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. He held various local union offices during his 24 years with Bowater, including President of ...... more

USW fact sheets, background, other info related to tire trade case against China
The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced the filing of a major trade case against the flood of imported consumer tires from China that have led to thousands of job losses and a growing number of plant closings throughout the U. S. Leo W. Gerard, USW international president, declared: “American workers are struggling to make it through the ...... more

Larry Brooker Retires from Steelworkers
Staff Representative Larry Brooker retired June 1, 2009 after 20 years service with the Union. Larry went to work for St. Regis Paper Company in Jacksonville, Florida in 1966 following four (4) years with the U.S. Navy’s UDT/SEAL team. He immediately joined the Union and became involved as a Local Union Activist. Larry was elected President of ...... more

Are imported Chinese car tires unfair to Alabama tire makers?
MONTGOMERY — United Steelworker union members in Alabama are about to learn if President Barack Obama will support them as he promised. Obama said he would support trade laws and protect American workers like Shane Mitchell, who works at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Gadsden. Mitchell was in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to support ...... more

Nashville Wants to Keep It Made in America
On May 13, the “Keep It Made In America” bus tour landed USW Headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. About 150 union members, their families and friends gathered inside to hear Mary Alyce Dimoff from the Nashville Office perform, America the Beautiful. USW District 9 Director, Dan Flippo, welcomed the guests and introduced the speakers for the ...... more

Nancy Bailey Retires from Steelworkers
Nancy Bailey, Administrative Assistant in the Johnson City Staff Office, retired May 1, 2009, after 42 years with the United Steelworkers. Nancy began her career with the USW on March 26, 1967 as secretary for the Johnson City, Tennessee Office. Her hard work and dedication to our beloved Union quickly made her invaluable to the Staff Representatives ...... more

United Steelworkers Mourn the Loss of Two Local Union Flight Attendants
Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic accident involving Colgan Air/Continental Connection Flight 3407 outside Buffalo, N.Y., on Feb. 13, 2009. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues involved in this tragedy, and we offer our most sincere condolences. The flight ...... more