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

Union-Haters Never Let Facts Stand In The Way Of Their Union-Bashing
By BERRY CRAIG MAYFIELD, Ky. – The union-haters are claiming the “greedy” United Auto Workers derailed the federal bailout for financially-strapped Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. Of course, union haters never let facts stand in the way of their labor-bashing. The UAW has made concessions, big-time. A group of fiercely anti-union ...... more

Labor 2008 in District 8
Billy Thompson, USW District 8 Director discusses the importance of the Labor 2008 program and member to member ...... more

Keeping On Track With Finances
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

Kentucky Steelworkers Local Memorialized On Courthouse Lawn
The “Rock of Labor” found a good home. “Years from now, some of our grandkids will see it and maybe not know what it is,” said Terry Beane, the last president of Mayfield United Steelworkers Local 665. “That will lead to some wonderful stories.” ...... more