Top Rapid Response Locals Awarded
Top Rapid Response programs from throughout the United States received awards during the 2008 USW International Convention in Las Vegas....... more

Get Registered to Vote
For a simple online voter registration tool, please visit GoVote.org. For a blank, printable copy of the National Voter Registration Form, click HERE. Note: You will be leaving the USW ...... more

Maryland Activists Urge Support for Anti-Sweatshop Bill on Capitol Hill
Steelworker activists from Maryland took the global justice message to Capitol Hill in late July, just prior to Congress’ August break. The trip was designed to garner additional support for HR 1992 and S 367, The Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act, also known as the Anti-Sweatshop bill. Kathy Garrison, Maryland Director for Women ...... more

Holding Lawmakers Accountable
Steelworker members from around the country have been voicing their concern and disappointment over the passage of the Central America Free Trade Agreement since the vote took place in the House of Representatives in late July 2005. Throughout the Congressional recess in August, groups of USW members have protested outside the offices of those lawmakers ...... more

New Jersey Activists Push for Anti-Sweatshop Legislation
Local union leaders from five New Jersey locals traveled to Washington, DC in mid-December to speak out on the Anti-Sweatshop Bill (HR 1992/S 367). ...... more

Supporting the Anti-Sweatshop Bill
Members of Local 8888 recently demonstrated outside the office of their Senator to urge him to support S. 367, the Anti-Sweatshop bill....... more

Mobilizing to Defeat CAFTA
Steelworkers from Western Pennsylvania traveled to Washington, DC prior to the CAFTA vote to ensure that undecided members of Pennsylvania's Congressional Delegation knew where our union stood on the issue of CAFTA. During the day, Steelworkers met with numerous Representatives and urged them to oppose CAFTA. They also reminded their elected officials ...... more