Washington, DC: On Wednesday, June 7th, the Sierra Club, the nation's largest grassroots' environmental organization, and the United Steelworkers (USW), North America's largest private sector manufacturing union, will announce the formation of a historic strategic alliance.

USW International President Leo Gerard and Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope will describe the genesis of this new partnership as well as detail the initial plans of Alliance organizers.

The Alliance will promote a new vision for American public policy--creating jobs by promoting smart energy solutions to global warming; reducing the risks from toxic chemicals in the workplace and the community; and building a responsible trade policy for America. This unprecedented alliance will chart a new direction for the nation's labor and environmental movements, bringing together almost 2 million members around a shared vision of the future.

What: Press Conference to announce an unprecedented strategic alliance between Sierra Club and United Steelworkers

Who: Carl Pope, Executive Director, Sierra Club Leo Gerard, President, United Steelworkers

When: Noon (light lunch will be served) Wednesday, June 7th

Where: National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW Zenger Room

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