2021 Washington, DC Peggy Browning Virtual Award Program

About Our Honoree Fred Redmond Fred Redmond took office as International Vice President for Human Affairs on March 1, 2006. He was re-elected by acclamation in 2009, 2013 and again in 2017. Mr. Redmond has been a USW member since 1973 when he went to work at Reynolds Metals Co. He became active in Local 3911 almost immediately, serving as shop steward, grievance committee member and chairman, and vice president. He served three terms as local president. In 1996, Mr. Redmond joined the International staff, working with District 7 locals in the Chicago area. He went to work in 1998 for the International in Pittsburgh, where he developed and conducted training programs for the union’s Membership Development Department. He also reported to the president’s office, where he was assigned to coordinate special projects, including amalgamations and assisting local unions in developing by-laws. In 2002, Mr. Redmond was named Assistant Director of District 7, where he served until his election as International Vice President for Human Affairs in 2005. Currently, Mr. Redmond serves as chairman of the USW’s Container Industry Conference and coordinates bargaining for the USW health care, pharmaceuticals, public employees and shipbuilding sectors. As Vice President for Human Affairs, he oversees the union’s Civil and Human Rights Department and has worked