Episode 40 of POWERcast brings you the latest on the USW’s growing Toxic Trade campaign. We’re on the ground as Steelworkers hit 100 congressional offices in one day to pressure lawmakers to fix the import crisis that is hurting our jobs and our families.   We’ll take you on the campaign trail with presidential candidate John Edwards, where at every stop USW members are making a difference. And the Creep of the Week shows just how misguided some leaders are when it comes to the economy.  Listen

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Episode 40 - Latest on USW's Toxic Trade Campaign.

Episode 39 of POWERcast tells you about a very important report about how unregulated trade is endangering American consumers. You’ll go to a gathering of the world’s labor leaders in Washington,D.C.  And the Creep of the Week is another example of how an American community and U.S. workers lose out in the age of globalization. The company known for its sweets will leave a sour taste in your mouth.  Listen

Episode 39 - Unregulated Trade is Endangering American Consumers.

Episode 38 of POWERcast takes you to recent protests against the National Labor Relations Board, an agency now bent on crushing workers rights rather than enforcing them. You’ll also hear from Congressman Mike Doyle, who recently joined with the Steelworkers and the U.S. PIRG on the USW’s crusade to stop toxic trade. The Creep of the Week is another Bush administration agency that has made a stunning, unexplainable decision devastating to workers and communities. Listen

Episode 38 - protests against the National Labor Relations Board

Episode 37 of POWERcast showcases an important report about the state of a Mexican mine. You’ll hear how it’s an example of why strong global solidarity is a necessity. Labor leader Napoleon Gomez makes an appearance along with USW President Leo Gerard. The Creep of the Week title is awarded to another underperforming executive whose exorbitant exit pay is mind boggling – especially as millions of Americans face financial ruin because of the mortgage crisis. Listen

Episode 37 - The State of a Mexican Mine.

Episode 36 of POWERcast puts the spotlight on the anti-sweatshop bill, a very important piece of federal legislation that would not only protect children at home but children around the world. You’ll also get the latest on the USW’s toxic trade campaign, including an interview with a world-renowned lead expert who’s angry that a lifetime of research is being ignored. No one deserves the Creep of the Week award more than this week’s recipient - a bureaucrat whose unbelievable behavior is not only politically perturbing, but may be costing kids their lives. Listen

Episode 36 - Anti-Sweatshop Bill

Come along with presidential candidate John Edwards as he campaign in Iowa and here why so many USW members are supporting his bid for the White House. POWERcast 35 also updates you on an important U.S. Trade Commission ruling. You’ll find out how the Cleveland Browns and the United Steelworkers are teaming up to help student athletes. And don’t tune out before finding out the Creep of the Week. It’s one of the worst offenders to date. Listen

Episode 35 - Important U.S. Trade Commission Ruling

Episode 34 of POWERcast takes you to Toronto, Canada, and Washington, D.C., for the launch of a major North American campaign to stop toxic trade. We bring you a report from the Women of Steel conference, where more than a thousand activists attended the largest gathering of working women ever. And the Creep of the Week will make you wish Election Day were tomorrow so you could vote out the folks who care more about corporations than kids. Listen

Episode 34 - Women of Steel

 Episode 33 of POWERcast previews the USW’s major North American awareness campaign that aims to stop the toxic imports that are endangering our families. You’ll also hear the Steelworkers’ National Political Director talk about how trade is shaping up to be a major campaign issue. And the Creep of the Week is a multiple award recipient whose head-shaking stances against children and families are just plain wrong. Listen

Episode 33 - Stop Toxic Imports

This edition of POWERcast recaps a very special Labor Day when the United Steelworkers and United Mine Workers of America gave presidential candidate John Edwards a major boost. There’s a report on the first USW president who is being remembered with a bridge named in his honor. And the Creep of the Week honors goes to government and corporate officials who are trying to spin their way out of an obvious crisis involving the health and safety of our children. Listen

Episode 32 - Steelworkers Endorse John Edwards

The AFL-CIO’s Bob Baugh visits with us in this edition of POWERcast to talk about how repairing the nation’s roads, bridges, utilities and other infrastructure is not only good for the country but can be good for workers. There’s a report from Workers Independent News about how the USW is protecting consumers and workers by drawing attention to a dangerous chemical used to make everything from non-stick pots and pans to pizza boxes. And Creep of the Week honors go to a boss whose bad safety record and manic media performances have raised questions about a deadly disaster. Listen

Episode 31 - Repairing the Nation’s Infrastructure

This edition of POWERcast brings you the latest news in the heart-breaking case of sick nuclear workers fighting for health care. USW President Leo Gerard appeared on a national news program to talk about unions’ agenda in the presidential campaign and we were there. There’s also a report on a major victory for Continental Tire retirees. Don’t miss the Creep of the Week – it celebrates a right-wing rant from a not-so-compassionate conservative running amok. Listen

Episode 30 - The heart-breaking case of sick nuclear workers fighting for health care.

The eyes of the nation were watching when the AFL-CIO gathered the Democratic presidential candidates at Soldier Field in Chicago for a nationally-televised debate. And it was a Steelworker who stole the show. Listen to this week’s POWERcast to find out how this member has pushed health care front and center. USW Vice President Tom Conway and President Leo Gerard also were on big stages recently and POWERcast takes you there. The Creep of the Week honors one of the most heartless displays of corporate greed ever. Listen

Episode 29 - AFL-CIO Democratic Presidential Debate.

 This week’s POWERcast brings you the latest on the Employee Free Choice Act and takes you to the Pennsylvania Statehouse, where Governor Ed Rendell is taking smart steps toward building a clean energy industry that works for workers and the environment. You’ll hear why some of the presidential candidates are making the union vote a priority. And the Creep of the Week is an absolutely outrageous oversight that may have cost people their lives. Listen 

Episode 23 - Latest on the Employee Free Choice Act

One day USW President Leo Gerard joins a group of Steelworkers in Washington, D.C., to make the case for keeping tariffs on cheap, imported steel and the next day he’s starring on the big screen in a Leonardo DiCaprio movie. Listen to this week’s POWERcast to get the scoop. The episode also features an interview with a well-known blogger who wrote about the nation’s crumbling infrastructure long before a string of deadly bridge and road collapses. And we’ll give Creep of the Week honors to a group of politicians who continue to put Big Business before needy children. Listen

Episode 28 - Keeping tariffs on cheap, imported steel.

Travel to Africa in this episode of POWERcast. We go along with a USW and AFL-CIO delegation that observed historic union elections in Liberia. You’ll also hear from filmmaker Michael Moore who talks about his latest movie that highlights America’s growing health care crisis. You’ll also hear some presidential candidates talk about why health care is a major campaign issue. The Creep of the Week is a group of CEOs whose latest globalization gimmick is nothing but a big dose of denial. Listen

Episode 27- Travel to Africa in this episode of POWERcast.

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