Oral history interview conducted September 14, 1981 and February 22, 1982 by Dale E. Treleven of the Historical Society staff with Walter J. Burke at Sun City, Arizona. Burke was an early organizer with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee; state Industrial Union Council (IUC) secretary, 1939-1944; USWA regional director; 1947-1962; and national USWA secretary-treasurer until retirement in early 1970's. This interview is part of the
Wisconsin Labor Oral History Project.