Steelworkers President Ricky Mattison Faces Criminal Charges
Ricky Mattison, President of United Steelworkers Local 970, has been charged with one count of embezzlement. This is just one more example of the kinds of corruption that go on behind the scenes of unions.
From the Department of Labor:
On September 17, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, Ricky Mattison, former President of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 970 (located in Prescott, Ark.), was charged in an information with one count of embezzlement, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 501(c). Mattison then pleaded guilty to the charge. The charge and guilty plea follow an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office.