by Mike Hall, Jul 18, 2007

Union men and women who hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors—about 3.2 million, according to a recent survey—can now join together in the AFL-CIO-backed Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA).

Announced in January, the new outdoor enthusiasts’ group is a joint venture between 21 unions and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). One of the main goals of the two groups is working together to boost the TRCP’s long-standing dedication to guaranteeing access for hunters and anglers, conserving fish and wildlife habitat and increasing funding for conservation.

Says AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka:

When union workers get on a job, they get it done right, so bringing them together in this new way promises to dramatically advance the effort to better conserve our natural resources while extending union member benefits to the woods and water.

TRCP President George Cooper says union members are some of the most active conservationists in the nation but

most of them are not affiliated with hunting, fishing or conservation organizations. USA gives them a unique affiliation opportunity and will bring them into our fight to insure policymakers are better addressing the priorities of our nation’s sportsmen-conservationists.

The dues-based group’s new website will help union members plan trips, learn tips, swap stories and save on hunting and fishing gear for an annual membership fee of $25 or a charter membership fee of $40.

Click here to learn more.  

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