Hillary Shaw Recipient of Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship

USW Local 1155L Holds a Solidarity Rally

Hillary Shaw, daughter of Michael Neal (member of USW Local 1055L / Bridgestone Americas in LaVergne, TN), was chosen from amongst 400+ applicants to receive the ICD’s $1,000 Tino Fulimeni Memorial Scholarship. Shaw, who has a BS in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology from MTSU, is attending Belmont University’s M.Ed Organizational Leadership ...more

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.

Green Job Grant Money Available for Tennessee

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

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