- May 08, 2012 USW Joins President Obama In Calling On Congress To Create Jobs The United Steelworkers (USW) said today that Congress needs to follow President Obama’s lead in creating jobs by acting on a “To Do List” that would help restore middle-class security. In a speech today in Upstate New York, the President emphasized that Congress now has the opportunity to create secure American jobs by manufacturing goods for the international economy.
- April 03, 2012 Take Action: Keep Our Base Open Petition Click here to learn more about how you can help fight the closing of the Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base and save thousands of jobs.
- March 23, 2012 USW Participates in Selma-to-Montgomery March Reenactment More than 250 Steelworkers joined this year’s five-day reenactment of the historic 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, an event that focused on draconian anti-immigration and voter suppression laws.
- March 15, 2012 AFL-CIO Executive Council Statement on Citizens United Two years ago, the Supreme Court seriously undermined our democracy when, continuing a trend of deregulatory campaign finance decisions, it ruled to allow unlimited independent campaign spending by business corporations and other groups.
- March 15, 2012 USW Participants in the Walk from Selma to Montgomery Proud members of the United Steelworkers in District 9 took part in commemorating the historic march to the capitol with thousands of civil rights supporters.
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- April 21, 2009 District 9 Director, Daniel Flippo Daniel Flippo was elected by acclamation in November of 2009 as Director of District 9. He served as Assistant to the Director of the District until May of 2009 when he was approved by the International Executive Board to succeed Stan Johnson, who had been named International Secretary-Treasurer.
- April 20, 2009 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 9.
- October 21, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 9 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify the Webmaster of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- October 19, 2011 District 9 SOAR Information for District 9 SOAR will be made available on this page.
- December 16, 2009 USW Courses and Training Descriptions This section the features about various training and courses offered by the United Steelworkers.
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- April 21, 2009 What Is Rapid Response Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinator in District 9 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
- April 07, 2010 USW District 9 State Rapid Response Coordinators Class On March 29, 2010, more than 30 United Steelworkers from District 9 attended the State Rapid Response Coordinators Class at the Gardendale Civic Center in Gardendale, Alabama.
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- June 12, 2009 Organize The United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO-CLC, is your opportunity for a change. By organizing with the USW, you become part of an organization that brings with its over 850,000 members.
- October 21, 2009 Why Should I Join A Union? Having a Union in your workplace is the most beneficial thing you can do to secure your future and the future of your family! Read more to find out why.
- October 28, 2009 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Forming a Union Some questions are answered dealing with forming a new local union. What will be in our first union contract? Membership dues. When do we begin paying? How much are they?
- October 28, 2009 Summary of the National Labor Relations Act It is in the national interest of the United States to maintain full production in its economy. Industrial strife among employees, employers, and labor organizations interferes with full production and is contrary to our national interest. Experience has shown that labor disputes can be lessened if the parties involved recognize the legitimate rights of each in their relations with one another.
- October 28, 2009 The Rights of Employees The rights of employees are set forth principally in Section 7 of the Act, which provides as follows:
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinators Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of Women of Steel Coordinators in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- October 21, 2009 Statement of Policy on Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is not a joke. It creates feelings of uneasiness, humiliation and discomfort. It is an expression of perceived power and superiority by the harasser over another person. There are two principle fundamental to the trade union movement: human rights and solidarity. Sexual harassment strikes at the heart of both.
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