USW Local 1155L Holds a Solidarity Rally

Issac Wallace awarded Eddie Bryan Scholarship.

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, 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

Steelworkers Testifying at Steel Caucus Want Industry Revitalized

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

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