USW fact sheets, background, other info related to tire trade case against China
The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced the filing of a major trade case against the flood of imported consumer tires from China that have led to thousands of job losses and a growing number of plant closings throughout the U. S. Leo W. Gerard, USW international president, declared: “American workers are struggling to make it through the ...... more

They're Shutting Detroit Down
Featuring Mickey Rourke and Kris Kristofferson A touching tribute to all the good honest working people around the world that have suffered so much. I hope this video will reach the whole world for all our workers. "Shutting Detroit Down" has a chance to be one of the most memorable country songs of its time because it's about a very real ...... more

District 2 Building for Habitat for Humanity
Pictured (L to R) District 2 Staff Rep Mike Pyne, USW 2-1279 Michelle Krautkramer, USW 2-1279 Denny Lauer, District 2 Director Mike Bolton, District 2 Sub-Director Sally Feistel, District 2 Executive Secretary Joyce Russutto, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, USW 2-469 Joe Brown On Saturday, May 9, members of United Steelworkers District 2 participated ...... more

Reinvest In America
March and Rally To Keep the Drive Alive June 1, 2009 in Lansing, MI Outstanding Guest Speakers Stand Up for Jobs, Education and Housing Click here to download leaflet Click here to ...... more

USW Local 5965 Highlights "Buy American" in Memorial Day Parade
The Union Leadership at Local 5965 entered a "Buy American" float in the Memorial Day Parade at Hastings, MI. The float represented the jobs and services such as health, education, retail, businesses, agriculture, and construction that are affected by the loss or gain of jobs in manufacturing. President Terry Newton wanted to help make the ...... more

Big Box Mart
This JibJab production was originally released on October 13, 2005 In this funny cartoon, an honest factory worker learns the truth about his favorite department store: that there's a very high cost for everyday low prices. Namely, unemployment! ...... more

Keep it Made in America Rally in Bay City
The standing room only crowd listened to three keynote speakers beginning with United Steelworkers (USW) District 2 Director, Mike Bolton. The Director explained to the crowd of the many workers in rubber, tire, steel, and local businesses throughout not only Michigan but also in Wisconsin who are being affected by the auto industries....... more

Union Label and Service Trades Department Provides Information on Union Made Products and Services
The Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO, was founded in 1909 to promote the products and services produced in America by union members -- especially those products and services identified by a union label, shop card, store card and service button. We are supported by per capita payments from AFL-CIO National and International Unions. ...... more

Bankruptcy Judge Turns Down Checker Motors Corp Request to Toss Out Union Contract
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge James D. Gregg threw out Checker Motors' request to reject its pact with 125 members of United Steelworkers Union Local 2-682 and end health-care and pension benefits for 176 union retirees. In early February, Checker asked the court to reject its union contract and eliminate benefits for union retirees saying ...... more

District 2 Members With Huge Hearts
On Sept. 18, 2008, one of our USW members (Local 9529) was severely injured. Heather Crider (26), was burned in a work place accident. She sustained first and second degree burns to the lower half of her body. She was in a low visibility area and fell into a pit of contaminated water that held a temperature of around 200 degrees. A group of friends ...... more