USW fact sheets, background, other info related to tire trade case against China

They're Shutting Detroit Down

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

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

Big Box Mart

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

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