USW Approves Severstal Acquisition of ArcelorMittal’s Sparrows Point Mill

District 8 Unity Council Mobilizes the Membership

Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), today confirms the union’s initial approval of Russia’s Severstal North America Inc. (SNA) acquisition of the Sparrows Point steel mill in Baltimore, where the union represents 2,200 steelworkers. “Negotiations with both the seller and the new buyer of the Sparrows Point steel mill are completed,” Gerard said ...more

The Unity Council has been a mainstay for years within the PACE organization and its’ overall success has brought about a revitalization of their efforts. On October 29-30, 2007 the Council held its’ annual meeting in Charleston, WV. There were 17 locals in attendance from all four states in District 8. The once PACE organization has now ...more

Keeping On Track With Finances

Ernest R. "Billy" Thompson

On September 26 & 27 financial officers from Southside Virginia USW Locals attended a financial training class held by the USW. Bob Frase, Executive Assistant to the Associate International Secretary Treasurer and Larry Eanes, District 8 Auditor were on hand to guide the attendees through the proper ...more

Billy Thompson Director District 8 Ernest R. "Billy" Thompson is serving his third term as Director of District 8. He was first elected to that post in November 1997, re-elected in 2001, and re-elected by acclamation in 2005. Thompson began working as a laborer at SKF Industries in Glasgow, Ky., in 1967, and in 1969 became a charter member ...more