When unfair trade practices forced U.S. Steel to shutter its Fairfield, Ala., blast furnace, the community’s families and businesses took a disastrous hit. But now there’s new hope. Host Scott Paul sat down with United Steelworkers Local 1013’s president, vice president and pension and benefits coordinator to learn how trade action is breathing new life into Fairfield. Also, listen to firsthand experiences on how these changes have impacted local steelworkers and area contractors.

* Photo by Jesús Espinoza