In The News: CWA and USW Activists Train to Join Forces

March 1, 2008

CWA and the United Steelworkers (USW) have agreed to work together in Virginia and Indiana to get information about candidates in this year's elections to all members in those states and to boost voter turnout in November.

In preparation for the joint effort, 12 CWAers attended the USW Political Activists training in Pittsburgh Feb. 24-26. The unions will divide up zones in the two states and take responsibility for making sure locals of both unions are actively reaching out to members and have all the materials they need.

CWA and USW have worked closely together on political action in the past, but the new joint approach will allow for better coordination of ground resources. The joint program may be expanded to other states.