Make Your Voice Heard: Your voice matters and counts. Write to President Bush and urge him to take strong action against the massive levels of cheap foreign steel that are jeopardizing your future. Ask the President to impose 40% tariffs against cheap foreign steel and assist with the consolidation of the American steel industry. You can email President Bush directly by clicking the link below, or write to him at the following address:

Honorable George W. Bush
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC
20500

Also, please write to your Senators and Congressmen requesting them to press the President for swift and strong action. You can either email them directly or write to them using the links below. Please send copies of your letters and emails to:

Stephen G. Donches
Vice President, Public Affairs
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
1170 Eighth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA
18016
[email protected]

We will also publish the text of your e-mail (without your name) on our website to ensure that your voice is heard by others--an encouragement for them to take action as well.
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To help you compose your letters and emails, the following are "talking points" you can use to express your thoughts:

• Cheap foreign imports have ruined the American steel market. Since 1998, 27 steel companies have been forced into bankruptcy. Thousands of good paying jobs and pensions for current and future retirees are seriously threatened.
• On December 7, 2001, the U. S. International Trade Commission confirmed with a 6 to 0 vote that high levels of imports have seriously injured American steel companies and workers. Five of the six commissioners recommended tariffs to solve the import problem. However, the President has full discretion as to the final action.
• Congratulate the President for initiating the 201 investigation. Tell the President the time for further action is now. Specifically: 1. 40% tariffs must be imposed; 2. massive excess foreign capacity must be shutdown.
• If you are a current employee, tell the president and your other elected officials you are very worried about keeping your job and benefits.
• If you are a retiree, tell the President and your other elected officials you are worried about your pension and health care benefits.
• If the American steel industry is destroyed by cheap imports, we would be completely dependent on foreign producers to supply our needs. This will endanger our national security and our whole economy.

Next Steps:

The links below will help you communicate with President Bush and your Congressional representatives on this critical issue:

• Email President Bush
• Write to your Senate and Congressional Representatives in Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York
• Email Your Senator
• Email Your Congressman
• Email Commerce Secretary Donald E. Evans
• To contact U.S.Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick by FAX: 202-395-4549