USW Rapid Response Director Amber Miller appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show to discuss how issue education and opportunities to communicate directly with elected officials empower USW members to effect meaningful political change.
"Rapid Response encourages members to take action, engage in the political process, and make their voices heard," Miller said. "We emphasize that elected officials are there to serve their constituents, and if we don't communicate our needs, someone else will."
The nonpartisan program educates and mobilizes members on issues like collective bargaining rights, workplace safety, retirement security and health care.
"Giant corporations hire high-priced lobbyists to represent their interests in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the country," Miller said. "This is where we come in, empowering workers to have their voices heard and to make a real difference, not only within unions but in the broader political process."
Miller and Marshall also discussed the USW's recent advocacy efforts on a wide array of topics, including Ohio's proposed Issue 1, retirement security, veterans' benefits and the PRO Act.
“It's important for us, and our legislators, to understand that these aren't just bills – these have major impacts on people, and they need to see those faces,” Miller said.
You can listen to the full interview below.
USW Rapid Response Director Amber Miller appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show to discuss how issue education and opportunities to communicate directly with elected officials empower USW members to effect meaningful political change.
"Rapid Response encourages members to take action, engage in the political process, and make their voices heard," Miller said. "We emphasize that elected officials are there to serve their constituents, and if we don't communicate our needs, someone else will."
The nonpartisan program educates and mobilizes members on issues like collective bargaining rights, workplace safety, retirement security and health care.
"Giant corporations hire high-priced lobbyists to represent their interests in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the country," Miller said. "This is where we come in, empowering workers to have their voices heard and to make a real difference, not only within unions but in the broader political process."
Miller and Marshall also discussed the USW's recent advocacy efforts on a wide array of topics, including Ohio's proposed Issue 1, retirement security, veterans' benefits and the PRO Act.
“It's important for us, and our legislators, to understand that these aren't just bills – these have major impacts on people, and they need to see those faces,” Miller said.
You can listen to the full interview below.