Campaigns
Opposing the Columbia Free Trade Agreement:
Labor leaders, environmentalists, farm workers, religious leaders and other civil society groups in Pennsylvania continue to work hard for just trade policies. Members of PAFTC members and other organizations have been working hard to lock in our congresspeople to oppose the Columbia FTA.
Congressman Holden Signs Opposition Pledge to Columbia Free Trade Agreement
http://www.usw.org/usw/program/content/4667.php
Congressman Altmire Signs Opposition Pledge to Columbia Free Trade Agreement
http://www.usw.org/usw/program/content/4644.php
T.R.A.D.E. Act Announced:
On June 4The Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act, cosponsored by fair trade champions , a landmark piece of fair trade legislation called the TRADE Act was introduced in Congress with over 50 original cosponsors. This legislation would go a long way towards ensuring that trade policy actually benefits working people and strengthens the economy, as well as protecting consumers, the environment, public health and small farmers, both at home and abroad.
The TRADE Act is supported nationally by a wide range of progressive organizations including the AFL-CIO, Change to Win, Sierra Club, National Farmers Union, United Methodists, Public Citizen, United Steelworkers, Machinists, Teamsters, Communication Workers of America, UNITE HERE, Friends of the Earth, National Family Farm Coalition, Citizens Trade Campaign and many others. Please voice your support for this important legislation.
PA Members of Congress who have co-sponsored the TRADE Act:
Rep Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8]
Rep Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]
Rep Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Rep Holden, Tim [D-PA-17]
PA Senator Robert Casey
Rep. Kanjorski
Rep. Carney