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Santorum as president? A nightmare for Steelworkers leader

March 14, 2012 By John Wojcik

Leo Gerard, president of the Steelworkers, described over breakfast his recurring nightmare.

Steelworkers formally endorse Obama, unanimously

March 7, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

"This is the right time to do the right thing for a man who proved he is right for the job," said Steelworkers President Leo Gerard.

Union local president describes how Romney killed a steel plant

January 19, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

Under Romney's leadership, the mill slashed 1,750 jobs, padlocked a division that had existed for 100 years and eventually sank into bankruptcy.

California car washers win $1 million in back pay

January 19, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The first-ever group of unionized carwash workers won a $1 million back pay settlement.

Steelworkers: Refinery closings could cause oil shortages in Northeast

January 13, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The union says oil companies' closure of three big refineries in the Philadelphia area - and a plan to demolish one plant if its owner can't find a buyer - could lead to oil shortages in...