Trade News & Info

• March 14, 2013 USW Marks First Year Anniversary of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Deal Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today in advance of tomorrow’s one-year anniversary of the implementation of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
• February 19, 2013 USW Urges New Approach and Expanded Agenda for U.S.-EU Trade Talks Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today regarding plans announced by the Obama Administration to enter into negotiations to create a U.S.-EU Free Trade Agreement.
• February 08, 2013 USW Statement on Record U.S. Trade Deficit with China Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today on the record high U.S. trade deficit with China.
• January 08, 2013 USW Flags China Trade Study Showing 30% of U.S. Jobs Lost President Leo W. Gerard of the United Steelworkers (USW) today cited a Washington Post report on a new study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) that showed employment in U.S manufacturing was nearly 30 percent lower than it otherwise would have been as a result of China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.
• September 17, 2012 USW Praises Obama Administration’s Fight for American Workers by Filing New Case against Chinese Unfair Trade Practices The United Steelworkers (USW) today praised President Obama for his commitment to workers in America’s auto and auto parts sector by announcing a new effort to fight Chinese unfair trade practices. In January, the USW, joined by other unions, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown, Bob Casey, Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Sandy Levin ...
• August 09, 2012 The Consequences of Outsourcing Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (USW) International President, weighs in on the consequences of outsourcing.
• August 03, 2012 USW Says Trade Commission Vote a Mixed Bag on Lined Paper The United Steelworkers (USW) called the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) vote on Thursday to continue duty orders on lined paper school supplies imported from China and India a correct outcome, but the negative vote to remove tariffs on Indonesia opens a side door that could threaten American paper workers.
• July 23, 2012 Gerard Touts Labor-Business-Government Cooperation With help from the United Steelworkers, Ambassador Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative, got a first-hand look at how a level playing field for American workers and cooperation between labor, industry and government can lead directly to economic growth.
• July 17, 2012 China’s Illegal Trading Practices Endanger U.S. Auto Supply Chain The Alliance for American Manufacturing, a partnership with the USW and leading domestic manufacturers, is on a nationwide campaign to defend the 1.6 million auto parts manufacturing jobs left in America.
• June 21, 2012 USW Endorses Russia Trade Enforcement Proposal This statement was released today by United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard: “I want to thank Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) of New York and Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) for introducing this important proposal ...
• June 15, 2012 Building New Bridge with Domestic Steel a Victory for U.S. and Canadian Workers, Says USW The United Steelworkers (USW) today lauded the announcement by the United States and Canada of a deal to build a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit, the busiest border crossing between the two countries. The deal guarantees steel made solely in the United States and Canada will be used in the construction.
• June 15, 2012 USW Affirms U.S. Ruling on Pipe Import Tariffs for 7 Countries Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement on today’s 6-0 unanimous affirmative determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to continue duty orders on circular welded pipe and tube imports from seven countries: Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.
• June 15, 2012 USW Praises WTO Ruling on China The United Steelworkers (USW) today lauded the Obama administration’s resolve as it praised a ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in a case the United States filed protesting China’s imposition of duties on imports of American-made grain oriented flat-rolled electrical steel (GOES).
• June 14, 2012 USW-ACCO Mead Products Seek Continued Tariffs on Imports of School Lined Paper A delegation of management and USW Local 10-1442 representing 400 paper workers at the ACCO Mead Products plant in Alexandria, PA., attended a public hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) for a sunset review of current duty orders on imports of certain lined paper school supplies (CLPSS) from China, India and Indonesia.
• February 03, 2012 USW President Pushes for Support Against China Cheating United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard spoke last night with Ed Schultz about China’s illegal trading practices and how the Steelworkers are going to push for Congressional support to help President Obama save 1.6 million American jobs.
• January 31, 2012 Action Alert for USW Members in the Northeast Sunoco and ConocoPhillips have arbitrarily decided to shut down three strategic oil refineries on the East Coast, all three in or near Philadelphia, Pa. All three of these refineries are USW workplaces, and if the companies follow through on their threat, 1,300 of our members will lose their jobs.
• January 30, 2012 USW Lauds U.S. Victory in Challenge to China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints The decision announced today by the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a huge victory for American workers. In clear and unequivocal language, the WTO stated that China’s decision to limit the export of key raw materials violated the commitments China made when it joined the WTO.
• December 21, 2011 USW Criticizes Court Ruling that Dismisses China’s Countervailing Duties A U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on Monday that the U.S. Commerce Department’s imposition of countervailing duties on China-made off-the-road (OTR) and agricultural tires in 2008 was illegal under U.S. law. In the case of GPX International Tire Corp. v. United States, the court held that the U.S. anti-subsidy law ...
• December 06, 2011 USW Cites Trade Commission Vote to Keep Duties on Steel Plate From Korea, India, Indonesia; Revokes Orders on Japan, Italy Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) today confirmed the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted 6-0 to continue tariffs on cut-to-length steel plate (CTLP) imports from Korea, India and Indonesia for another five years, while revoking the orders for plate from Japan and Italy.
• December 02, 2011 USW Applauds Congressional Call for Action on Green Energy Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued a statement today, commenting on a letter sent by 59 members of Congress to President Obama calling for action on Chinese clean energy protectionism.
• December 01, 2011 USW Supports U.S. Rep. Rahall Buy America Bill Called the ‘Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011’ Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers (USW), today joined introduction of a major bill, the ‘Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011’ (H.R. 3533), with Congressman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), the ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, other ranking Democrats and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler.
• October 31, 2011 USW Demands Fair Wages at Freeport-McMoRan in Indonesia Steelworkers demanding fair wages for thousands of workers on strike at a Freeport-McMoRan mine in Indonesia held a demonstration at the company’s headquarters in Phoenix.
• October 15, 2011 New Video: USW Joins Occupy Pittsburgh USW International President, Leo W. Gerard, joined thousands of Pittsburghers in Day 1 of the Occupy Pittsburgh movement.
• September 30, 2011 Are You Tired of Trade Polices That Give Away American Jobs? With the signing of each new trade agreement, the United States has seen its manufacturing sector decline, its service sector jobs outsourced and a growing trade deficit that leaves our country more in debt to the rest of the world.
• September 16, 2011 NPR Report Highlighting Chinese Steel in Bay Bridge Only Part of the Story USW District 12 Director Bob LaVenture explains how a recent report on the use of Chinese steel in the Bay Bridge is only part of the story. Click here for more.
• September 13, 2011 USW President Responds with Contrary Evidence in Regards to Editorial on Tires and Prices United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard responded in a letter to Peter Lee’s Sept. 10, 2011 article in Asia Times titled “U.S. Drivers Pay Steep Price for China Tire Tariff.”
• July 08, 2011 USW Statement on U.S. Trade Commission Vote on Stainless Steel Imports The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today voted affirmatively to extend the tariffs for another five years on stainless steel sheet and strip imports from Japan, Korea and Taiwan, but voted negatively for continuing tariffs on the same product imports from Germany (5-1), Italy (5-1) and Mexico (4-2).
• July 06, 2011 USW Strongly Welcomes WTO Decision The United Steelworkers (USW) lauded today’s decision at the World Trade Organization that found that China illegally constrained the export of raw materials, thereby advantaging Chinese producers and increasing costs for U.S. manufacturers.
• June 07, 2011 USW Applauds Obama Administration Success Ending China Subsidies In Wind Energy Sector Following Section 301 Petition Leo W. Gerard, the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by Ambassador Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative on the outcome of consultations with China on wind energy subsidies following a union filed Section 301 petition last September on clean tech energy issues.
• May 11, 2011 UPDATE: USW President Calls for Quick Action to Revive U.S. Manufacturing, National Security USW International President Leo W. Gerard today told the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation that U.S. manufacturing and the nation’s defense industries are in critical condition and must be revived to ensure national security. Click here for more.
• April 25, 2011 NEW VIDEO: USW Members "Made In America" All-Stars USW members make the energy-efficient light bulbs featured in this national news report. Check it out, buy the bulbs and pass it on!
• December 15, 2010 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Launches “Buy America” Webpage The following is a press release issued today by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announcing the launch of a “Buy America” new webpage ... read more
• December 10, 2010 Conway: Our Nation Needs a Manufacturing Policy USW International Vice President Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Radio Show to talk about he importance of manufacturing to the nation.
• December 09, 2010 USW Opposes Passage of Revised US-Korea Trade Agreement The United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement by its International Executive Board today after concluding an extensive examination of the terms of the proposed agreement: “The Obama Administration has now concluded negotiations with the government of South Korea on the revised terms of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
• December 07, 2010 Unemployed Held for Ransom Gerard on Schultz: Stop stealing from the unemployed to pay for tax cuts for the ultra rich.
• December 06, 2010 Labor uses jobless to lean on Congress to extend unemployment benefits The AFL-CIO pressed lawmakers to extend a "lifeline" to unemployed workers by extending benefits for out-of-work Americans.
• November 22, 2010 Mourning in America: Death of The Middle Class USW International President Leo Gerard appears on the Leslie Marshall Show to talk about his blog entitled "Mourning in America: Death of The Middle Class." Click to listen to the interview.
• October 15, 2010 Steelworkers Applaud Obama Administration Acceptance of Trade Case The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement from International President Leo W. Gerard regarding the announcement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative that the Obama Administration has accepted the USW’s petition under Section 301 of the trade law ... more
• October 15, 2010 USW Applauds Final ITC Vote for Duties on Seamless Pipe China Imports The United Steelworkers (USW) applauded today’s 6-0 affirmative vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on a joint petition with U.S. pipe makers against China imports of seamless carbon and alloy steel line and pressure pipe.
• October 01, 2010 U.S. Senate Letter to Obama Supports USW 301 Petition on China Today’s release of a U.S. Senate letter signed by 43 Senators in support of the United Steelworkers (USW) Section 301 trade petition against China’s unfair trade practices to dominate green technology goods was praised by USW International President Leo W. Gerard. The USW petition was filed last month and requires a decision of U.S. President Obama by Oct. 24.
• September 29, 2010 U.S. House Vote for China Currency Reform Gets Big USW Nod Today’s U.S. House 348-79 vote approval of the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) was given a big nod by Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) with the following statement. He testified Sept. 10 before the Ways and Means Committee and has mobilized workers’ calls on the issue in union halls and Washington forums.
• September 17, 2010 NEW VIDEO: Fighting for paper jobs Check out this new video that shows how hard we and our allies are fighting for paper and other good jobs.
• September 15, 2010 USW Pres. Gerard Gives Testimony Before U.S. House Committee Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), today testified on behalf of the AFL-CIO before a packed hearing of the Ways & Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives on China’s exchange rate.
• September 01, 2010 Tariff on Surging Chinese Tires Effective in First Year: U.S. Production & Market Share Up, Job Losses Reverse With the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s decision to provide relief on imports of ‘Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from China’ approaching, the United Steelworkers (USW) pointed to a report issued today by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) that shows the tariff is achieving the desired positive effect on U.S. tire manufacturers and their workforce.
• September 01, 2010 Tariff on Surging Chinese Tires Effective in First Year: U.S. Production & Market Share Up, Job Losses Reverse With the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s decision to provide relief on imports of ‘Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from China’ approaching, the United Steelworkers (USW) pointed to a report issued today by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) that shows the tariff is achieving the desired positive effect on U.S. tire manufacturers and their workforce.
• August 31, 2010 USW Criticizes Commerce Department’s Decision Not To Cite China’s Deliberate Undervaluation Of Currency Countervailability he United Steelworkers (USW) said today it is pleased by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement of an affirmative, preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of aluminum extrusions from China, but extremely disappointed that its undervalued currency was found not to be subject to tariffs. This decision applies to both the soft aluminum extrusion investigation and the coated paper investigation against China.
• August 31, 2010 USW Criticizes Commerce Department’s Decision Not To Cite China’s Deliberate Undervaluation Of Currency Countervailability The United Steelworkers (USW) said today it is pleased by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement of an affirmative, preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of aluminum extrusions from China, but extremely disappointed that its undervalued currency was found not to be subject to tariffs.
• August 06, 2010 Statement by USW International President on the Signing of Landmark Agreements with Chinese Clean Energy Companies Today we signed what may be a historic agreement with two Chinese companies to create manufacturing jobs in America. This is consistent with the tradition of the USW’s resolve to foster relationships that result in good paying, union jobs for our members.
• July 28, 2010 USW Cites Congressional Effort Asking Obama Administration to Address Chinese Subsidies of Paper Industry The United Steelworkers (USW) joins Appleton Coated LLC, NewPage Corporation, and Sappi Fine Paper North America in applauding the efforts of more than 100 Members of Congress who wrote to President Obama today, asking for action on Chinese subsidies to that nation’s paper producers.
• July 12, 2010 China Undercuts U.S. Paper Jobs A report by the Economic Policy Institute hightlights the subsidies that are giving China an unfair advantage over U.S. paper producers.
• June 30, 2010 New Study Reinforces USW Position that Improper Chinese Subsidies Destroy Jobs in American Paper Industry A study released today documenting illegal subsidies to Chinese paper producers strengthens the argument of the United Steelworkers (USW) union that U.S., policymakers must intervene now to preserve the domestic paper industry and hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs.
• June 16, 2010 Testimony of Leo W. Gerard before the Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives on China’s Trade and Industrial Policies On June 16, 2010, the International President of the United Steelworkers, Leo W. Gerard gave testimony before the Committee on Ways and Means U.S. House of Representatives on China’s Trade and Industrial Policies
• May 03, 2010 USW Applauds Final ITC Vote Placing Tariffs on Oil Tubular China Imports The United Steelworkers (USW) applauded today’s 6-0 affirmative vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on a petition in the final antidumping portion of a case against imports of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from China.
• April 29, 2010 USW Comments on U.S. Preliminary Dumping Margins on Chinese, Indonesian Paper Producers Appleton Coated LLC, NewPage Corporation, and Sappi Fine Paper North America - together with the United Steelworkers (USW) -- commended the U.S. Department of Commerce for its preliminary dumping duty determinations against certain coated paper imports from China and Indonesia.
• April 16, 2010 USW Supports The “Seam Act” To Create Clean And Green Manufacturing Jobs In The U.S. The United Steelworkers (USW) today lauded Congressman Phil Hare’s (D-IL) introduction of the “Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act of 2010” (SEAM Act.) Hare’s SEAM Act aims to provide greater opportunity to create good clean and green manufacturing jobs in the United States.
• April 11, 2010 USW Calls U.S. Tariff Ruling for China Dumping Pipe Case, Overdue Enforcement Message for Workers at Idled Plants The United Steelworkers (USW) called today’s order by the U.S. Department of Commerce for proposed anti-dumping tariffs on China pipe imports known as oil country tubular goods (OCTG), an overdue message for thousands of American laid off workers that trade laws are being enforced.
• April 11, 2010 USW Calls U.S. Tariff Ruling for China Dumping Pipe Case, Overdue Enforcement Message for Workers at Idled Plants The United Steelworkers (USW) called today’s order by the U.S. Department of Commerce for proposed anti-dumping tariffs on China pipe imports known as oil country tubular goods (OCTG), an overdue message for thousands of American laid off workers that trade laws are being enforced.
• March 31, 2010 Treasury Secretary visits USW headquarters, members with manufacturing matters message U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner visited USW headquarters and an Allegheny Technologies' plant in Washington, Pa., on Wednesday and sent the message that manufacturing matters to the overall economy. Click here for a story and photos.
• March 31, 2010 Treasury Secretary visits USW headquarters, members with manufacturing matters message U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner visited USW headquarters and an Allegheny Technologies' plant in Washington, Pa., on Wednesday and sent the message that manufacturing matters to the overall economy. Click here for a story and photos.
• March 17, 2010 USW Cites ‘Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act’ Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) welcomed today’s introduction of the “Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010” as a bipartisan effort by U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
• March 16, 2010 Congressional Members Call on Obama Administration to Urge Action on China Currency Manipulation Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), reinforced today’s bi-partisan letter sent to the Obama administration as signed by 130 members of Congress led by U.S. Reps. Mike Michaud (ME-02) and Tim Ryan (OH-17)
• February 25, 2010 USW supports striking Mexican miners The USW continues its support of striking Mexican miners. Click here for more.
• February 22, 2010 USW Health Insurance Tool Kit Updated with Latest Obama Plan
• February 16, 2010 New Nuclear Energy Components Must Not be Sourced from China Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), released the following statement and text of a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko on the application of Southern Company to build two new nuclear reactors in Burke County, GA.
• February 16, 2010 New Nuclear Energy Components Must Not be Sourced from China Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), released the following statement and text of a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko on the application of Southern Company to build two new nuclear reactors in Burke County, GA.
• February 12, 2010 USW Black History Month Blog: Manufacturing the great equalizer In a special Black History Month blog by USW International President Leo W. Gerard and Vice President Fred Redmond, the leaders say that the youth of today need to lead a revolution for manufacturing jobs, which will help everyone in our nation prosper. Click here for more.
• February 05, 2010 NEW VIDEO: 'Buy, Buy American Pie' Song Humorous, Accurate Portrayal of Trade Click here to check out a humorous but sadly accurate song about trade, "Buy, Buy American Pie."
• February 02, 2010 The Call Goes Out for All Rapid Response Activists The National Rapid Response Conference will be held during the first week of May at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C. A Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference will occur simultaneously with our Conference, beginning on Tuesday, May 4 at 8:30 a.m.
• January 27, 2010 Global union protests invite of British National Party to white supremacist meeting In a letter sent this week to the Westin Hotel, Workers Uniting expresses deep anger about the decision to allow a British National Party leader whose views are so offensive to so many to address a white supremacist conference on its premises. Click here for more.
• January 26, 2010 Info for USW members, locals wishing to donate to Haiti Click here for information about how to donate to the Steelworkers Charitable Fund to help the victims of the terrible earthquake in Haiti as well as info about Union Plus' pledge to match donations.
• January 26, 2010 USW President to FOX News: Campaign Finance Ruling Very Troubling USW International President Leo W. Gerard in an interview with FOX News last night discussed the troubling Supreme Court ruling regarding corporate campaign contributions. Click here for more.
• January 26, 2010 VIDEO: USW President on FOX: 'Cadillac' tax bad for workers, bad politics USW International President Leo W. Gerard appeared recently on Fox Business Network to talk about why a so-called "Cadillac" tax to pay for health insurance reform is not only bad policy, but bad politics. Click here to watch.
• January 22, 2010 Trumka: Working class revolt wake-up call for more action on jobs, health care AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says in a new video message that the election in Massachusetts symbolizes a working class revolt that should be a wake-up call for all politicians that working families want more. Click here to watch.
• January 21, 2010 USW, Others Call for Reform of Federal Toxic Chemical Law The USW, Learning Disabilities Association, Cancer Institute, and the PA Nurses today called for an overhaul of federal toxic chemical law to reduce the level of toxic exposures to workers, families and children. Click here for more.
• January 19, 2010 USW members, children eligible for Union Plus scholarships The deadline is approaching for Union Plus scholarships that are available for USW members and their children. Click here for more info.
• January 13, 2010 Global Union Challenges Aggressive Behavior of Crown Holdings Workers Uniting, the global union in the UK, USA and Canada, has written to the chief executive officer of Crown Holdings to challenge the company’s aggressive behavior towards some of its employees around the world. Click here for more.
• January 13, 2010 Standing strong in Canada: 6 months on the line for Vale Inco workers Our sisters and brothers in Canada are marking the 6-month anniversary of the strike at Vale Inco by filing an bad-faith bargaining complaint against the company. Click here for more.
• January 13, 2010 USW Offers Support, Solidarity after Devastating Earthquake in Haiti The USW today responded to the devastating earthquake in Haiti by offering condolences, solidarity and $20,000 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. Click here for more.
• January 12, 2010 NEW VIDEO: AFL-CIO President: Nation in crisis needs political courage AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said in a speech to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. that the economic crisis and the decline of the nation’s middle class “cries out for political courage.” Click here for more.
• January 12, 2010 Tell Congress: Don't Tax Our Benefits Today is a national call-in day to tell Congress not to tax our hard-earned health insurance benefits. Please plan to partipate and urge others to do the same! Click here for more info.
• January 12, 2010 USW Confident WTO Dispute Panel Will Uphold U.S. Tire Action USW International President Leo W. Gerard responded to the World Trade Organization decision to launch an investigation into President Obama’s decision to impose tariffs on surging Chinese tire imports. Click here for more.
• January 11, 2010 8 more Bangladesh workers die in ship explosion Eight more workers in Bangladesh were burned to death on December 26, 2009, when the ship they were dismantling exploded. Click here for more details.
• January 08, 2010 EPI, others debunk 'Cadillac' tax myths and mistruths There are so many myths and mistruths flying around about the so-called "Cadillac tax" on health insurance benefits. The bottom line: the tax is bad for working families and for reform. Click here for more info.
• January 06, 2010 USW updates info for laid-off members The new year brings new information about COBRA and other benefits for members who have unfortunately lost their jobs. Click here for the latest.
• January 05, 2010 NEW AUDIO: WIN airs report about USW's trade fight Click here to hear a WIN report about the USW's reaction to recent duties against the Chinese for violating trade rules.
• December 30, 2009 USW Reacts to Trade Case Vote on Tariffs Against OCTG China Pipe Imports The United Steelworkers (USW) reacted positively to today’s affirmative 6-0 vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on a petition in the anti-subsidy portion of a case against Chinese pipe imports called oil country tubular goods (OCTG).
• December 22, 2009 Evaluate the 15th Civil and Human Rights Conference If you attended the USW's recent Civil and Human Rights conference, we want to hear from you. Click here to find out how you can do an online evaluation.
• December 22, 2009 More than chicken soup: USW members demonstrate for real health care reform USW members were among demonstrators who encouraged local residents to remind Pennsylvania Congressman Tim Holden that America needs more than chicken soup when it comes to health care security. Click here for more.
• December 21, 2009 NEW VIDEO: USW President on Vale Inco strike: We're fighting for our community USW International President Leo W. Gerard appeared today on Canada's BNN to discuss the strike at Vale Inco, talking about how the union is fighting for the community and for workers around the world. Click here to watch.
• December 17, 2009 New report refutes claims that health care excise tax would not hurt middle class A new report by the CWA shows just how bad an excise tax on health care benefits would be for the middle class. Click here for more.
• December 17, 2009 USW Supports Obama Administration’s Manufacturing Framework Plan Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement on release of the Obama Administration’s ‘Framework for Revitalizing American ‘Manufacturing.’
• December 16, 2009 NEW VIDEO: USW President on direction of health reform: 'I'm angry as hell' USW International President Leo Gerard appeared on MSNBC and expressed the anger many Steelworkers are feeling about how the health insurance reform debate is going. Click here to watch and to find out how you can fight back.
• December 15, 2009 Showing solidarity with our Sisters, Brothers on strike against Vale Inco Please click here to learn how you can help show solidarity and support for our fellow USW members who are on strike against Vale Inco in Canada.
• December 10, 2009 America Needs JOBS NOW Today, the AFL-CIO are launching a new online event focusing on jobs with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Using online moderation tools, union leaders and activists across the country can submit questions for President Trumka about the jobs crisis and vote on questions already submitted.
• December 09, 2009 China Cheats On Steel And It Comes At The Expense Of Our Steel Companies And Workers America's continued hemorrhaging of manufacturing jobs poses a threat to the future economic health and freedom of the country. The chief threat comes from China and its predatory trading practices. Steel is a major target of China. Nowhere is this threat greater than to the manufacture of seamless, welded tubular steel used in drilling for oil and gas.
• December 04, 2009 NEW VIDEO: USW President Plays Major Role in White House Jobs Summit USW International President Leo W. Gerard played a major role in the White House jobs summit. He says he's optimistic, but the real work has just begun. Click here to see a video.
• December 02, 2008 USW Urges U.S. to Reject Latest Doha Paper for WTO Rules Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), today issued a statement and release of a letter calling on the Bush administration’s top negotiators in the Doha Round of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to again reject the latest draft rules that would weaken workers’ defense
• December 22, 2008 USW Affirms U.S. Subsidy Duties on Line Pipe Imported from China Thomas M. Conway, Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), affirmed today’s vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to impose anti-subsidy duties on China imports of lined pipe at levels ranging between 36 to 40 percent.