Demonstrations are planned at noon Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the offices of U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, 2550 University Ave. W., St. Paul; Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, 110 2nd St. S., St. Cloud; and Congressman Tim Walz, 1134 7th St. NW, Rochester.

"Toxic toys, red-leaded steel, counterfeit circuit breakers, poisoned pet food, contaminated human food – the list of dangerous imports endangering our families goes on and on," the Steelworkers said. "Meanwhile our jobs are being exported to countries without strong labor, environmental, health or consumer safety protections."

The demonstrations will be part of a National Day of Action involving visits to more than 100 members of Congress.

"On this day, we will demand that they take action," the union said. "We will put them on notice that our trade laws must champion safety and environmental standards as well as workers\' rights."

For more information on the Minnesota events, call 612-623-8045 or e-mail nduchene@usw.org

For more information on the "Get the Lead Out: Stop Toxic Imports" campaign, visit http://www.protect-our-kids.org/default.asp