Over 5,000 laid off steelworkers and their supporters were joined by a coalition of unions and community groups in a march today calling on  Congress to pass legislation that invests in America and puts people back to work.  The march began at the mostly idle U.S. Steel plant here where 1,600 are on layoff and proceeded through Main Street, ending a mile away at the Amsted Rail Foundry where 600 employees face imminent layoff.

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United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard sent a statement to the crowd, telling them the union was supporting Congressional proposals that invest in America’s future.  

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