George Becker | |
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6th President of the United Steelworkers | |
In office March 1, 1994 – February 28, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Lynn R. Williams |
Succeeded by | Leo Gerard |
Personal details | |
Born | Madison, Illinois | October 20, 1928
Died | February 3, 2007 Gibsonia, Pennsylvania | (aged 78)
Spouse | Jane Goforth Becker |
Children | 3 sons |
Occupation | Labor leader Steelworker |
George Becker (October 20, 1928 – February 3, 2007) was a steelworker, American labor leader and president of the United Steelworkers (USW) from 1993 to 2001. During his tenure as president of the Steelworkers, Becker also served as a vice president of the AFL-CIO.