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Defend American Steel and Aluminum
President Trump promised to stand up for America's working class. Now he needs to keep that promise.
A newly released Commerce Department investigation found that steel and aluminum imports are a threat to America's defense. President Trump now has until mid-April to act to defend these blue collar jobs and our national security.
Tell the president to take swift, comprehensive action and stand up for American-made steel and aluminum.
Click the "Take Action" button to send the President a letter.
USW National News
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Co-Op Federation Workers Join the USW
Staff members of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) became the newest members of USW Local 9007 this spring when they voted to ratify their first contract. Fo... —
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Solidarity, Forever
Workers Transform Maine Union Hall into Center of Labor Community In 1987, Linda Deane was a paper worker on strike alongside 1,200 union siblings at International Paper’s flagship mill in Jay, Maine... —
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Building Workplace Democracy
Co-Ops Create Worker-Driven Ownership and Leadership Structure Mat Forth and his co-workers at the Keystone Development Center, a technical assistance provider for co-ops, had a goal – to create a dem... —
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Building Power with Our Ballot: Seeking Historic Change in Arizona
This is part 5 of the Building Power with Our Ballot series from the USW’s Political newsletter Election Connection. Arizona’s labor movement sees an opportunity for historic change in the state legis... —
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‘We Are The Future’
Women of Steel Forge a New Era of Education and Activism Nearly 800 Women of Steel descended upon Toronto, Canada, to harness their global solidarity, hone their leadership skills, and usher in a “new... —
