Angered by lead poisoning afflicting workers at a National Lead Co. plant where he provided contract servicing, Becker became an expert on occupational health and safety issues. He pushed for stronger health and safety collective bargaining language, and advocated for a stronger union emphasis on the issues.
Indignant about lead poisoning affecting workers at a National Lead Co. facility where he offered contract maintenance, Becker became an authority on workplace health and safety concerns. He campaigned for more robust health and safety collective bargaining language, and promoted a stronger union focus on the issues.