[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 54 (Tuesday, May 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
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                      IN HONOR OF WILLIAM A. BURGA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 5, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of the current President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, William 
A. Burga. Mr. Burga has devoted his life to the cause of the American 
worker.
  Mr. Burga's devotion to the labor movement began when he was a 
steelworker at Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation in Louisville, 
Ohio. In Louisville, he organized a local chapter of the United 
Steelworkers of America. His outstanding leadership skills generated 
his appointment to the United Steelworkers International Union. Mr. 
Burga was involved in the Marion area as he served as AFL-CIO president 
there for two-terms. He also served as Massillon Trades and Labor 
Council, AFL-CIO, from 1987 until his election to the AFL-CIO 
presidency of Ohio.
  During his tenure in office, Mr. Burga has supported numerous 
community activities and organized a statewide group against Issue 2, 
an issue that would have cut benefits for injured workers. Mr. Burga is 
dedicated to improving the lives of the American worker and we are all 
grateful for his efforts.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in saluting a defender of the American 
worker, Mr. William A. Burga.

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