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- September 05, 2008 | from USW Obama: Loss of 605,000 jobs in August proof we can't afford more of the same McCain "Today’s jobs report is a reminder of what’s at stake in this election – John McCain showed last night that he is intent on continuing the economic policies that just this year have caused the American economy to lose 605,000 jobs," said Sen. Barack Obama. Read more here.
- September 05, 2008 | from Indiana AFL-CIO Union Members can Turn Indiana and the Nation Around USW Rapid Response Coordinator for District 7, Brett Voorhies, knows that the stakes couldn't be higher for working Hoosiers this election. With plants closing down all over Indiana, like the recent Master Brand Cabinet Company in Richmond, Hoosiers are constantly reminded of the economic challenges brought about in the past eight years
- September 04, 2008 | from USW to 'Adopt' 3,000 Striking Workers' Families in Mexico The United Steelworkers (USW) union has launched a campaign in which its local unions in the U.S. and Canada will adopt a striking family at the Cananea copper ore mine, owned by Grupo Mexico, where 3,000 workers have been on strike in Mexico for more than a year.
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- September 04, 2008 USW to 'Adopt' 3,000 Striking Workers' Families in Mexico The United Steelworkers (USW) union has launched a campaign in which its local unions in the U.S. and Canada will adopt a striking family at the Cananea copper ore mine, owned by Grupo Mexico, where 3,000 workers have been on strike in Mexico for more than a year.
- September 03, 2008 Women of Steel to McCain: Palin wrong choice for working women, families The United Steelworkers (USW) Women of Steel today sent a open letter to Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain expressing disappointment in his selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate.
- September 02, 2008 Steelworkers Reach 4-year Agreement with Cleveland Cliffs United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that a new tentative 4-year agreement has been reached with Cleveland Cliffs, a mining company employing some 2,500 USW members at four locations.
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- August 29, 2008 Barack Obama's Acceptance of the Democratic nomination for president Tonight, more Americans are out of work and more are working harder for less. More of you have lost your homes and even more are watching your home values plummet. More of you have cars you can’t afford to drive, credit card bills you can’t afford to pay, and tuition that’s beyond your reach. Read more of Barack Obama's Aug. 28, 2008, acceptance speech here.
- August 04, 2008 Leo W. Gerard's Remarks to Democratic Party Platform Committee Remarks of Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers International President before the Democratic Party Platform Committee, Cleveland, Ohio. August 1, 2008.
- June 30, 2008 Leo W. Gerard "Seize The Moment - This Is Our Time!" Keynote Address Good morning, sisters and brothers. You know me. I’m Leo Gerard – a few pounds lighter but happier than ever to be here. As a matter of fact, I’m happy and lucky to be anywhere these days. And I know you. You’re the leaders of the greatest union in the world – the United Steelworkers!
- USW@Work USW@Work is the official membership publication of the United Steelworkers. It is published five times a year – Winter, Spring, Summer, Labor Day and Fall – by the USW’s Communications Department and distributed by mail to the union’s members and retirees in the United States.
- The Oilworker The Oil Worker is published at least once a month and features news about national oil bargaining, oil locals' activities, oil industry news and trends, other international oil unions, health and safety within the refining and pipeline industries, and health care reform. Editor: Lynne Baker, Communications Dept., lbaker@usw.org
- Pulp Truth Pulp Truth is published twice monthly and features news about national paper bargaining; the paper locals; news and trends in the pulp, paper and forestry sectors; other international paper unions, and health and safety within the paper industry. Editor: Lynne Baker, Communications Dept., lbaker@usw.org
- SOAR SOAR in Action is published 5 times a year and mailed to dues paying-members of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees. The goal is to keep our members informed of the crucial legislative issues concerning retirees as well as providing the latest on Medicare and Social Security. The publication also showcases SOAR activism.
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