400 Ohioans Losing Health Care Each Day

On October 20, 2009, the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative held a Health Care Press Conference to discuss the faults in our present health care system and why we need health care reform. Video taken by USPA Communicator Ernie Galgozy from USW Local ... more

Democrats Back Case to Curb Chinese Tires Amid Economic Woes

June 2 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Arlen Specter and other Democratic lawmakers backed a petition to limit Chinese tire imports, arguing that the case is a chance for President Barack Obama to chart a new course for U.S. trade policy. At a hearing of the U.S. International Trade Commission today, Specter of Pennsylvania joined Senators Sherrod Brown of Ohio, ... more

Steelworkers Testifying at Steel Caucus Want Industry Revitalized

Representatives from the United Steelworkers (USW) union joined with steel industry experts and management today, urging Congress to take steps to stabilize steel production facilities and suggesting how Congress can help restore the industry.... more

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