Spirit of Teamwork Leads to New Members

For a variety of reasons, the union members and officers of United Steelworkers Local 9292 are unique. First, is their geographic location: situated on the Blount Island United States Marine Corps installation in Jacksonville, Fla. Their critical line of work also makes them stand out because many of the Steelworkers, employees of Honeywell Logistics, ... more

Hard Work Pays Off for Georgia Local

There is no such thing as a shortcut when it comes to signing up new union members at Local 9326 in Milledgeville, Ga. “We are a hard-working union. We take pride in organizing – we work hard at it -- and I think our numbers show it,” said Local Union President Jonas Young. “We sign up an average of about 25 new members a month. We are very successful ... more

Texans Proud of Their Heritage

Lone Star, Texas, is a steel town born, literally, out of the steel tube and oil-production casings that it produces. The United Steelworkers’ tradition at Lone Star Steel dates back more than half a century. “We’re an established group. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary with the Steelworkers,” said Local Union 4134 President Randy Dean. “For ... more

Vegas Cab Drivers Driven to Succeed

“The best way to build power within the Local Union is to increase membership,” said John Goins, Organizing Coordinator for USW Local 711A. With assistance and direction provided by the Steelworkers’ international headquarters in Pittsburgh, Local Union 711A was able to add nearly 300 new members during 2005. The local is comprised of taxi cab and ... more