Episode 37 - The State of a Mexican Mine.

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 36 - Anti-Sweatshop Bill

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 35 - Important U.S. Trade Commission Ruling

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 34 - Women of Steel

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 33 - Stop Toxic Imports

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 32 - Steelworkers Endorse John Edwards

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 31 - Repairing the Nation’s Infrastructure

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