PPPWU District Council 9

06/19/2017

Union shop in Philadelphia has an immediate temporary opening for a second pressman for a two week period ending June 30th. This is for a 6 color 30 inch sheet fed press. Message me for more info. Do not have to be a Union member.

06/16/2017

Always a great time when the retirees get together to talk about the old days and the wars that were fought. Won and lost!

05/20/2017

District Council 9 Secretary-Treasurer John Potts conducts a Shop Stewards training class at DC9 Headquarters. Great learning experience for all, new or long time stewards.

05/16/2017

It's time. Polls are open in Pennsylvania.

There are important races up and down the ballot; from State Supreme Court to local municipal races. Make your voice heard on who you want to represent Democrats on the ballot in November-- so find your polling place and make a plan to vote before polls close at 8 PM tonight:

04/18/2017

Congratulations to this years DC9 Marie Hood Scholarship WINNER Ryan Labbree granddaughter of George Labbree a retired Local 14-M member. Ryan will receive a $3,000 scholarship.

03/15/2017

03/10/2017

Deadline fast approaching

03/10/2017

March 31st Deadline Fast Approaching
GCC/IBT DISTRICT COUNCIL 9
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PRESENTS THE
MARIE HOOD SCHOLARSHIP
2017 ESSAY CONTEST
"UNIONISM IN AMERICA"

WHO: Eligible applicants are spouses, dependents and grandchildren children of active and retired members of the GCC/IBT District Council 9.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the member must have been a member in continuous good standing for at least one year as of March 15th of the award year and the applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school or vocational school within two calendar years preceding the award year or graduate within the award year. No applications will be accepted from a student who is currently enrolled in college, university or advanced educational facility. In any one year, only one student from a family will be eligible for a scholarship.

WHY: To encourage students to understand the vital contribution that Unions have made to the economic, social and political development of our nation.

WHEN: The deadline for submitting applications and essays is MARCH 31, 2017. No application or essay will be accepted after that date.

HOW: Write a 1500 word essay on the topic, "Unionism in America": Present day necessity of Unions and its impact on you and your family.

Submit your essay along with an official scholarship application, your SAT or ACT scores (PSAT/NMSQT acceptable) and high school transcript to GCC/IBT District Council 9.

Scholarships are awarded each year in the amount of $750 per academic year for a total of $3,000, not to exceed four (4) years.

Call DC9 for an application at 215-739-3190.
Or email DC9 at [email protected]

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER MARCH 31, 2017
WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED