Union Sportsmen's Alliance facts for kids
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| Founded | January 15, 2007 |
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Nationwide |
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Fred Myers (Executive Director) |
The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) is a group that helps protect nature. It is run by and for people who are part of labor unions. These unions are groups of workers who join together to improve their jobs.
The USA brings together millions of union members who love hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. They work to teach young people about outdoor activities. They also help protect places where wild animals live. This includes volunteering their time and skills to make outdoor spaces better for everyone.
The main goal of the Union Sportsmen's Alliance is to become the biggest group of union members in North America who enjoy the outdoors. They want to make sure that outdoor traditions, like hunting and fishing, continue for many years.
The USA does not take sides in politics. It does not support any political parties or candidates. This means they focus only on their mission to help nature and outdoor activities.
How the Union Sportsmen's Alliance Started
In 2007, some leaders from labor unions and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership saw a chance to create a new group. They wanted a conservation organization just for union members. This is how the Union Sportsmen's Alliance began.
The USA was officially started on January 15, 2007. This happened at a big event called the SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida.
Growing Stronger: USA's Milestones
Just three years after it started, in May 2010, the Union Sportsmen's Alliance became a strong, independent group. It focused on hunting, fishing, and protecting nature. By this time, it had more than 20,000 members across the United States and Canada.
In the fall of 2013, the USA reached an even bigger goal. It grew to have over 100,000 members. This showed how many union members wanted to help protect the outdoors.
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