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In this issue it highlights the 2008 Constitutional Convention, Support of Barack Obama and our global union. Labor Day 2008

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2008 Convention
The 2008 Constitutional Convention takes bold steps to challenge the global assault on workers and their families.

Global Union
USW officers sign agreement creating the world’s first truly international labor union.

Dangers of Racial Prejudice
AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Richard Trumka challenges the labor movement to reject the divisive politics of race and support Barack Obama for president.

Landry Named International Vice President
Canadian activist Carol Landry is named International Vice President at Large. She is the first woman to serve on the USW’s International Executive Board.

Get Connected
The USW unveils a redesigned Web site and launches a new program to spread the word directly to cell phones.