Even though politicians say they have our best interests in mind... it may not be true.  Locals 608 & 712 will be embarking on a ride to becoming noticed.  Starting soon, we will be will be asking everyone to join in and do what industry has been doing for ever.  Financing Political Activism.  And maybe we'll have a chance to win a Harley Sportster, 4x4ATV or $10,000 cash! Even a t-shirt or a jacket!

Meeting the PAC Challenge

Corporations outspend labor in politics 19 - 1. Although unions could never match the donations of corporations, we do have the opportunity to play a larger role in financing political activism through our Political Action Committees (PACs). If we could sign up every Steelworker member in the United States in our PAC check off program for a minimum voluntary contribution of $1.00 per week, we have the potential to raise in excess of $15,000,000 per year.

These contributions, along with the level of activism that we have already achieved, would allow us to win much needed legislation, such as health insurance for steelworkers who lost their jobs because of the failed trade policies of the past decade, lower prescription drugs for all Americans, better trade policies that would stop the mass exodus manufacturers, and possibly even the much-sought-after National Health Care for all Americans.

The opposition we face in addressing these challenges is formidable:

Voter Protection Make sure your vote counts! Click here for more information on the union's Voter Protection program and for a toolkit that helps you understand your rights.

Idaho

In Idaho, and across the nation, Americans are facing the most important issues of our time. Having a voice in the political system and in government is crucial. 

The basic workplace rights that Americans enjoy today have been championed by organized labor for more than 100 years.

Without the political efforts of unions, American workers would not have a right to a minimum wage, a forty-hour week, overtime pay, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, or the right to form and join unions. Unions have been at the forefront of the fight to make workplaces safer and to ensure that no one will be discriminated against at work because of their race, ethnicity, or gender.

The USW remains politically active because there are organized interests in Idaho and the United States that want to dilute or eliminate the rights workers have established over the last century of struggle.

We participate in politics in many ways and invite you to joing us. Join the USW Activist Corp by clicking here  or contact the political capitain in your area to see how you can help. You'll find all the contact info you need on this site.

Read about the issues on usw.org and on the AFL's Working Families site, where you'll find detailed state-by-state information about policies and candidates, as well as information about how you can get involved. 

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  Larry LaRocco U.S. Senate

 Protect Your Right to Form a Union

"The Union Movement is the last and only line of defense for working Americans."

Our union has always followed three guiding principles when endorsing political candidates. First, the wellbeing and opinions of our members are paramount. Second, as a union we fundamentally believe that the right to collectively bargain contracts is the only way to ensure high wages, good health care and a safe retirement. Lastly, we believe that the primary role of the federal government and elected officials is to help people reach their potential, and that once a person reaches their potential, they have an obligation as an American to help others do the same.

We will need your help in mounting a campaign to drive both Democrats and Republicans away from corporate interests and back to our fundamental principles. The Union Movement is the last and only line of defense for working Americans. These are fights that will directly impact our economic interests. And we can win them if we speak with a united voice.

This website is designed as a resource to help Protect Your Union, provide issue specific information on working Americans, tools to motivate your local and community, and as a way to elect officials who are pro-worker.  Below are links to get you started.