- May 13, 2013 Steelworkers Deliver News of Rotek Dispute to Windy City Energy Conference At the American Wind Energy Association's annual conference in Chicago this week, USW leaders from Rotek Inc.'s Aurora, Ohio plant spread the word about their struggle for a fair contract, confronted the corporation's top management and spent time talking to customers curious about their five-month labor dispute.
- April 26, 2013 Steelworkers Update NLRB Charge against Phillips Manufacturing The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has updated its unfair labor practice charge with Region 8 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Phillips Manufacturing Co. because on Monday, April 22, the company again refused to bargain over the issue of recalling workers from a strike in Niles, Ohio ...
- April 23, 2013 Announcing the Annual USW District 1 Bass Tournament The Annual District 1 Bass Tournament will be held at Salt Fork Lake at Salt Fork Marina on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2013. Registration will be held from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 7:00 a.m. at the launching area. The tournament will start following registration. Weigh-in will be held at 4:00 p.m. Food and soft drinks for the contestants will be provided following the weigh-in.
- April 22, 2013 Steelworkers Oppose Shareholder-Proposed Timken Split The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union supports Timken Co. management's opposition to a shareholder proposal that calls for splitting the company into distinct bearing and steel divisions.
- April 16, 2013 USW Study Warns Public about Dangers of Hydrofluoric Acid Use in Refinery Alkylation Process to Produce Clean-Burning Gasoline A United Steelworkers (USW) study released today-"A Risk Too Great, Hydrofluoric Acid in U.S. Refineries"-warns that refiners that use hydrofluoric acid (HF) in their alkylation process to make clean-burning gasoline do not have adequate safety systems in place and are not prepared to handle a release.
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- April 21, 2009 The USW in Ohio - A Proud History The United Steelworkers represents 850,000 active and retired members across the United States and Canada. In Ohio our jurisdiction includes workers from the steel mills of the North Shore of Lake Erie to the brass producers in the far northwest corner of the State to the school district employees in ... read more
- April 20, 2009 District 1 Director, David McCall Dave McCall was first appointed in 1998 by the union’s International Executive Board as Director of what was then USWA District 1, covering Ohio. He was elected as Director of District 1 in 2001, 2005 and 2009. As a District Director, he serves on the USW International Executive Board.
- March 21, 2013 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 1.
- October 20, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 1 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.
- May 17, 2012 District 1 Education Calendar The 2013 Education Calendar has been released by District 1. Please note that this is a tentative calendar and is subject to change.
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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 1 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Ohio, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
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- April 21, 2009 District 1 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 1 Organizing Coordinator by calling (330) 493-7721 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- 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 28, 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 20, 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.
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinator Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of the Women of Steel Coordinator in Ohio.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity"
- October 20, 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.
- January 28, 2012 East Central Women's Council donate a Memorial Bench to the Mayfield Senior Center On January 9, 2012, United Steelworkers (USW) District 1 Women of Steel (WOS) from the East Central Women's Council assembled and donated a Memorial Bench to the Mayfield Senior Center, Canton, OH.
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