USW Announces New Agreement at MeadWestvaco Mahrt, Alabama Paper Mill For Immediate Release November 11, 2008 Mahrt, Ala.—The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced the ratification of a new labor agreement at MeadWestvaco’s Mahrt, Alabama paper mill covering some 540 workers. The agreement, which will expire on October 31, 2013, provides ...more |
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On a Saturday morning in September, USW Local 8420 in Fulton, Mississippi hosted Congressman Travis Childers (MS CD-1) to address the problems facing working Americans, the issues of outsourcing American jobs, healthcare and EFCA were on the agenda for discussion during the meeting. Many Local Union activists participated in the event. Assistant to ...more
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Recently a "Get Out the Vote" rally was held by USW Local 9-00984 in Tampa, Florida. Members joined by their friends and family members gathered for an early vote and a solidarity luncheon. Also joining in this day of solidarity were SOAR members who also did a presentation for AAM. “I wouldn't trade Scott Marshall, Jeff Rains and Ed ...more |
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Members in Florida are working hard to make certain the message is out about who supports their issues. “It is important that we work hard to inform our members about the pro worker positions that Barak O’bama supports” states Sharon McGrouty, USW Local Union Political Activist and Coordinator for Florida, “the middle class that ...more
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