Tell Congress: Emergency Aid to Auto Industry Vital for Economy

With millions of jobs at stake in the U.S. auto and related industries – including CWA jobs in parts manufacturing and news media, which depends on billions of dollars in auto dealer advertising – CWA is urging members to contact members of Congress to urge support for an emergency assistance package for the automakers.

"This is not a bailout that helps only Wall Street – this is an absolutely necessary loan to aid Main Street and help save our economy.  If the auto industry goes bust, our entire economy will spiral deeper into peril," said President Larry Cohen.

Members are urged to visit the United Auto Workers website at www.uaw.org to get facts and talking points about the emergency assistance package, and then send and email or make a phone to their senators and representatives urging support for the measure. 

Emails to Congress can be sent right from the UAW site:  Click on the link at top right that says "Auto Matters," and from the next page click on "Contact Congress" to send your letter.