{"id":271,"date":"2011-01-11T14:29:38","date_gmt":"2011-01-11T19:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citizenstrade.org\/draft\/organizing-materials-for-the-trade-act\/"},"modified":"2013-06-20T08:22:44","modified_gmt":"2013-06-20T12:22:44","slug":"organizing-materials-for-the-trade-act","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizenstrade.org\/ctc\/activist-resources\/background-on-trade\/organizing-materials-for-the-trade-act\/","title":{"rendered":"The TRADE Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

Background on the TRADE Act<\/a>
\n2009 Trade Reform, Accountability, Development & Employment (TRADE) Act Cosponsors<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2010 Trade Reform, Accountability,
\nDevelopment and Employment Act<\/h2>\n

A More Balanced Way to Expand Trade<\/em><\/p>\n

Take Action<\/h3>\n

Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor H.R.3012<\/a>
\nUrge Your Senators to Cosponsor S.2821<\/a>
\nSend a Letter to The Editor Supporting The Trade Act<\/a>
\nAsk Ambassador Kirk to Publicly Support Reform<\/a>
\nHouse Cosponsorship Count: 145 (8\/8\/2010)<\/p>\n

Organizing Materials<\/h3>\n

Background on\u00a0H.R.3012 \u2013 The House TRADE Act<\/a>
\nText of House Trade Act<\/a>
\nBackground on\u00a0S.2821 \u2013 The Senate TRADE Act<\/a><\/p>\n

Message<\/h3>\n

Message Points on the TRADE Act<\/a>
\nBackground on Human Rights Provisions<\/a>
\nA New American Trade Agenda<\/a> (Talking Points)
\nTime for a WTO Turnaround<\/a> (Talking Points)<\/p>\n

News<\/h3>\n

Fair Trade Fight<\/a>
\nBangor Daily News, May 24, 2010<\/p>\n

Michaud Pushes for New Standards in Trade Agreements<\/a>
\nMaine Public Broadcasting Network, September 25, 2009<\/p>\n

Reform Bill Charting New Direction on Trade<\/a>
\nDaily Report, June 25th, 2009<\/p>\n

Dem Coalition Looks To Flex Its Muscle With Legislation<\/a>
\nCongress Daily, June 25th, 2009<\/p>\n

100 House Dems want new trade rules<\/a>
\nThe Hill, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Many US House Democrats want trade policy revamp<\/a>
\nWashington Post, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

House Democrats Push Overhaul of Free-Trade Rules<\/a>
\nCongressNow, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Bill to Force Renegotiation of Agreements in House<\/a>
\nRoll Call, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

TRADE Act Earns Support of 100+ Congresspeople<\/a>
\nException Magazine, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Michaud reintroduces trade reform bill<\/a>
\nSunJournal.com, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Michaud Introduces Reform to American Trade Policy<\/a>
\nMPBN News Radio, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Michaud Unveils Measure\u00a0on U.S. Trade Agreements<\/a>
\nMaine Public Broadcasting Network, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Minnesota House Leaders Launch major trade reform<\/a>
\nWorkaday Minnesota, 24 June 2009<\/p>\n

NFU Announces Support For TRADE Act<\/a>
\nCattle Network, June 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Michaud introduces TRADE Act<\/a>
\nTurn Maine Blue, June 24, 2009<\/p>\n

Senator Snowe May Cosponsor TRADE Act<\/a>
\nJune 19th, 2009<\/p>\n

A TRADE Act That Works For Everyone<\/a>
\nWV Public News Service, June 18th, 2009<\/p>\n

Trade Act Releases<\/h3>\n

Michaud Unveils Measure to Reform Trade <\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Citizens Trade Campaign<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Maine Fair Trade Coalition<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Oregon\u00a0Fair Trade Coalition<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u00a0Fair Trade Coalition<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

GTW Blog: Double the Cosponsors, Double the Fun!<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

AFL-CIO Blog: TRADE Act Would Overhaul Trade Policy<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

NFFC: Family Farmers Applaud TRADE Act<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

NFU:\u00a0Reaffirms Support for TRADE Act<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Small Farmers. Big Change: Buy Fair, Vote Fair<\/a>
\nJune 18th, 2009<\/p>\n

Support Letters<\/h3>\n

Sierra Club Letter of Support<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Friends of the Earth U.S.<\/a>
\nJune 22nd, 2009<\/p>\n

Change to Win Letter<\/a>
\nJune 15th, 2009<\/p>\n

Teamsters Support Letter<\/a>
\nJune 15th, 2009<\/p>\n

AFL-CIO Support Letter<\/a>
\nJune 11th, 2009<\/p>\n

Steelworkers\u00a0Letter of Support<\/a>
\nJune 9th, 2009<\/p>\n

NETWORK Endorsement<\/a>
\nJune 8th, 2009<\/p>\n

IBEW Letter to House<\/a>
\nJune 8th, 2009<\/p>\n

Church World Service<\/a>
\nJune 8th, 2009<\/p>\n

CTC Executive Commitee<\/a>
\nJune 8th, 2009<\/p>\n

Washington Teamsters Council 28<\/a>
\nJune 4th, 2009<\/p>\n

IAM Letter to House<\/a>
\nApril 28th, 2009<\/p>\n

National Farmers Union<\/a>
\nApril 28, 2009<\/p>\n

Witness for Peace<\/a>
\nJune 8th, 2009<\/p>\n

Global Trade Watch<\/a> (Briefing)
\nOriginal Cosponsors for the 2009 TRADE Act can be found here.<\/a>
\nMay 29, 2009
\n
\nLetter from 350+ groups to Ron Kirk supporting the TRADE Act<\/a>
\nMarch 18th, 2009<\/p>\n

Support Alerts<\/h3>\n

Sample from CTC<\/a>
\nNETWORK Alert<\/a>
\nWitness for Peace<\/a>
\nGlobal Trade Watch<\/a>
\nAmerican Friends Service Committee<\/a>
\nUnited Steelworkers<\/a><\/p>\n

Trade Act Video<\/h3>\n

Links from 6\/25\/09 TRADE Act\u00a0Press Conference
\nStatement by Bill sponsor Rep Mike Michaud<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Betty Sutton<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Tom Perriello<\/a>
\nStatement by Rules Chairman Louise Slaughter<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Paul Tonko<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Rosa DeLauro<\/a>
\nRep Michaud answering a question about Obamas trade promises<\/a>
\nRep Perriello answering a question about Obamas trade promises<\/a><\/p>\n

More<\/h3>\n

Click here to see 2008 organizing materials and support documents<\/a>
\nTo help fund the work of CTC, click here!<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Background on the TRADE Act<\/h2>\n

The 2010 Trade Reform, Accountability,\u00a0Development and Employment Act
\nClick Here for updated info on the 2010 TRADE Act<\/a>
\nHouse Cosponsorship Count: 145 (8\/8\/2010)<\/p>\n

Take Action<\/h3>\n

Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor H.R.3012<\/a>
\nUrge Your Senators to Cosponsor S.2821<\/a>
\nSend a Letter to The Editor Supporting The Trade Act<\/a><\/p>\n

Organizing Materials<\/h3>\n

Background onH.R.3012 \u2013 The House TRADE Act<\/a>
\nText of House Trade Act<\/a>
\nBackground onS.2821 \u2013 The Senate TRADE Act<\/a><\/p>\n

Message<\/h3>\n

Message Points on the TRADE Act<\/a>
\nBackground on Human Rights Provisions<\/a>
\nA New American Trade Agenda<\/a> (Talking Points)
\nTime for a WTO Turnaround<\/a> (Talking Points)<\/p>\n

Trade Act News<\/h3>\n

Reform Bill Charting New Direction on Trade<\/a>
\nDaily Report<\/p>\n

Dem Coalition Looks To Flex Its Muscle With Legislation<\/a>
\nCongress Daily<\/p>\n

100 House Dems want new trade rules<\/a>
\nThe Hill<\/p>\n

Many US House Democrats want trade policy revamp<\/a>
\nWashington Post<\/p>\n

House Democrats Push Overhaul of Free-Trade Rules<\/a>
\nCongressNow<\/p>\n

TRADE Act Earns Support of 106 Congresspeople<\/a>
\nException Magazine<\/p>\n

Michaud reintroduces trade reform bill<\/a>
\nSunJournal.com<\/p>\n

Trade Act Releases<\/h3>\n

Michaud Unveils Measure to Reform Trade <\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Citizens Trade Campaign<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

Maine Fair Trade Coalition<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

OregonFair Trade Coalition<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

MinnesotaFair Trade Coalition<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

AFL-CIO Blog: TRADE Act Would Overhaul Trade Policy<\/a>
\nJune 24th, 2009<\/p>\n

TRADE Act Videos (YouTube)<\/h3>\n

Statement by bill sponsor Rep Mike Michaud<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Betty Sutton<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Tom Perriello<\/a>Statement by Rules Committee Chair Louise Slaughter<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Paul Tonko<\/a>
\nStatement by Rep Rosa DeLauro<\/a>
\nRep Michaud answering question about trade promises<\/a>
\nRep Perriello answering question about trade promises<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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