Edward Sadlowski
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Edward Sadlowski is a United States labor activist and a past Director of United Steelworkers of America, District 31.
Sadlowski was twice a candidate for president of the Steelworkers, running at the head of a reformist slate. Each time, he opposed by incumbent union leadership. During the 1977 election, Sadlowski ran against Lloyd McBride, who received substantial support from union officers and staff. Sadlowski raised donations from both inside and outside the union. Sadlowski lost the election, and the USWA subsequently outlawed such donations. Sadlowski sued to overturn the union rule on First Amendment grounds. Although he initially won his case at the federal district and appellate court levels, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the rulings.
He is currently a member of the advisory board for the Association for Union Democracy.
[edit] References
- Kotlowitz, Alex. Never a City So Real: A Walk in Chicago. New York: Crown Publishing Group, 2004. ISBN 1400046211
- "No Go for Oilcan Eddie." Time. February 21, 1977.
- "U.S.W. Brawls, U.A.W Harmony." Time. January 17, 1977.
[edit] External links
- The Association for Union Democracy.
- James Balanoff Papers. Calumet Regional Archives: CRA 417, Box 5. Legal Documents, Ed Sadlowski, 1977-1980. Online directory available.
- Steelworkers v. Sadlowski, 457 U.S. 102 (1982).
