As Economic Crisis Worsens, ‘Keep It Made in America’ Tour Crosses Pennsylvania

Steelworkers Supporting Obama in Philadelphia

With our nation’s economic crisis front and center in the presidential campaign, local business and labor leaders, joined by elected officials, today kicked off a statewide tour of “Keep it Made in America” Town Hall meetings. Announced in the lobby of the United Steelworkers International headquarters by International Vice President ...more

On October 4, a 2008 Labor Walk, led by United Steelworker's President Leo W. Gerard, was held in Philadelphia. Over 150 members from various USW locals attended the event which was based out of Local 286. The Steelworkers were showing their support Presidential Candidate Barack Obama who was holding a rally in Philadelphia that same day. The pictures ...more

Young PA Workers Today Earn 10 Percent Less Than Their Counterparts Nearly 30 Years Ago

Congressman Jason Altmire Leaflets with USW Local 9305

Young PA Workers Today Earn 10 Percent Less Than Their Counterparts Nearly 30 Years Ago Greater Education Offers Little Protection for Young Workers Union Membership Significantly Boosts Wages for Young Workers FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ellen Roberts, 717-255-7180, 717-514-6733, roberts@keystoneresearch.org; Mark Price, 717-440-2360, price@keystoneresearch.org ...more

This election year, around the country and the state of Pennsylvania, union activists are focusing on down-ticket races in addition to the presidential. Just as important as electing a president that focuses on working family issues is having a Senate and House of Representatives that will as well. Monday, October 6th, 2008 President Rick Galiano, USW ...more