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Features in this Edition: Preserve American Paper, Oil Industry Safety, Emergency Response Team, USW, Los Mineros Commission

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Preserve American Paper - Fueled by more than $33 billion in illegal government subsidies, China’s paper industry has tripled production over the last decade, making it imperative that U.S. policy makers intervene.

Oil Industry Safety - The USW is ramping up a workplace campaign for better conditions in the oil refining industry after employers rejected a request to bargain over health and safety issues.

Emergency Response Team - The USW’s Emergency Response Team offers support to local unions, members and their families after catastrophic accidents and fatalities.

USW, Los Mineros Commission - The USW and Mexico’s Los Mineros miners union have appointed a cross-border commission to explore creating a unified North American union.