Moseley stands in solidarity with workers at Chicago rally

Rep. Moseley in the crowd of the June 26 rally in support of the USW Local 7-1.

On Friday, June 26, State Rep. Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) traveled to Chicago to stand in solidarity with USW Local 7-1 members and allies as they support the 800 union members locked out of work by British Petroleum (BP).

Moseley issued the following statement after the rally:

"Organized labor is the backbone of our economy and workforce. As the current ranking member of the Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee in the Indiana House of Representatives and former union steelworker, it is an honor to stand with the men and women who help keep our companies and economy moving.

"Everyone deserves the dignity of being able to work hard and support their families. Unions ensure this right, and we all have an obligation to stand up for workers when they are shut out of work due to corporate greed. I will continue to fight alongside the hundreds of steelworkers in Whiting until their livelihoods are restored and BP prioritizes people over profits."