United Steelworkers (USW) District 7 includes the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
McCall began his career as a union activist with Local 6787 at the Burns Harbor integrated steel facility in Northwest Indiana. He worked as a millwright and served the local union in various positions, including grievance chairman and vice president.
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“El primer principio fundacional de nuestro gran sindicato establece que nuestro propósito es unir a todos los trabajadores, independientemente de su credo, color o nacionalidad.
The U.S. government should not be subsidizing corporate attacks on American working families. That’s why the USW supports the ‘No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act.’
While the pandemic fueled a renewed interest in flexing union muscle among workers across all U.S. workplaces, health care workers – in the USW, in other unions, and in non-union workplaces – were among the most active in turning that power into action.
USW members have been through sales and potential sales of employers many times before, and our priority is always to ensure that USW members’ rights are respected and that jobs and benefits are protected.
The week-long event – titled “Power to the People Who Care” – was held in Pittsburgh with a focus on health and safety, legislation and lobbying, and organizing.
District 7 Director
Mike Millsap