# Defending Our Defenders: Union Veterans Demand Action in D.C.

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Podcast: [Solidarity Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/solidarity-works-528781)
Published: 2025-06-26T19:36:00+00:00
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## Resource

John Stevens has been a member of USW Local 341 in Newark, Ohio, for six years and works at an aluminum factory. On Thurs., June 5, he and fellow union members walked the halls of Congress to remind lawmakers about the promise the government made to veterans like him. This fight to preserve benefits and services for America's defenders is personal to John in many ways. He lost his older brother, also a military veteran, to suicide in 2017. Hear John's story and learn about some of the legislation that could help prevent similar losses and other hardships for U.S. veterans in the latest episode of Solidarity Works. Music in this episode is by Mr Smith. Special shout-out to Dropkick Murphys. Learn more about Veterans of Steel at usw.to/vetsofsteel .

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