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We represent workers in a variety of trade-exposed industries, including tires, steel, aluminum, & paper. That’s why we work with policymakers like the Unites States Trade Representative to push for fair trade that accounts for workers and their communities. So what is the USTR?

Enemy of Labor 12: Rep Fred Hartley Jr. of NJ. He was the House sponsor of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947, which placed major new restrictions on unions. It banned the closed shop, restricted secondary boycotts & jurisdictional strikes, & allowed states to pass right-to-work laws.

Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Do you have a plan for election day on November 3? We’ve made it easy for you to find the information you need for your state at uswvoices.org.

Enemies of Labor 13: J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover spent nearly 50 years running the FBI—and much of that time was spent monitoring people he considered political radicals, including labor organizers.

👻 No tricks, just treats made by union workers! Get your Halloween candy stash ready with these union-made favorites. 🍬

On Sept. 14, we requested that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiate a Section 201 safeguard investigation because a surge of tire imports have negatively impacted American workers and harmed the domestic industry. What is a 201 investigation? Learn more.

Oil workers on Alaska’s North Slope refused to be left out in the cold when their employer began to cut wages, slash benefits and eliminate positions, so they decided to organize. In Feb. They voted by a landslide to join USW. Read more: usw.org/news/union-yes/

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're recognizing the Mexican American workers who stood together, with Filipino workers and leaders who fought for dignity on the job and helped change the labor movement during the Delano Grape Strike in 1965.

Davion Johnson and other workers at Corning in Hemlock, Mich., felt the sting of America’s inequality crisis, so they took matters into their own hands and joined a union. Read about Davion’s journey in International President Roxanne D. Brown’s blog: usw.to/blog10-7.

Enemy of Labor 11: Charles Schwab Schwab ran Bethlehem Steel and fought to keep workers from organizing. In 1910, thousands of workers struck over long hours, low wages and forced Sunday work. Schwab refused to negotiate, state police were brought in, & 1 worker was killed.

This week, our union sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling on him to initiate an investigation under Section 201 of the Trade Act to limit tire imports and develop relief measures to strengthen the sector and increase domestic jobs and production.

The domestic tire industry is drowning in a flood of imports. Workers and their communities are paying the price. Since 2024 alone, 9 domestic tire plants have either closed or announced their closures, costing roughly 7,500 jobs – including those of more than 6,000 USW members.

Read more from @USWPrezRox's latest blog: usw.org/we-might-as-well-be-…

Enemies of Labor is back! Enemy number 9? Tom Girdler – the head of Republic Steel, and one of the most aggressive opponents of steelworker organizing in the 1930s. On May 30, 1937, his anti-union campaign reached a head in what is known as the Memorial Day Massacre.

Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We’re proud to recognize the workers, leaders and communities who continue to strengthen our movement and our workplaces.

September dates are live for free, virtual Union Hall classes for local webmasters! Sign up below: ➡️ Sept. 8, 4 p.m. EDT, Level 1: usw.to/5qm ➡️ Sept. 16, 1 p.m. EDT, Level 1: usw.to/5qn ➡️ Sept. 23, 12 p.m. EDT, Advanced: usw.to/5qo

As we head toward the U.S. midterm elections, you might be wondering: “Why do unions even get involved in legislation?” USW District 1 staff rep Tiffany McKee explains why: the policies lawmakers pass directly affect our lives and our ability to build a strong labor movement.