Steven M. Powell
Secretary-Treasurer and UFCW International Vice President

Steve Powell serves as Secretary-Treasurer of Local 881 and a UFCW International Vice President. Steve began his career in the Labor Movement in 1985 as a Union Representative for Local 881. In 1991, Steve was asked to serve the UFCW International Union in Washington, DC as it Director of Political Affairs. Steve returned to Local 881 in 1995 to serve as the Executive Vice President until he was elected Secretary-Treasurer in 1999. In addition to his duties with the Local and International Union, he serves as the Central Committeeman in the 8th Congressional District and a member of the Democratic National Committee. He is also a Trustee for the UFCW Midwest Health Benefits Fund, Chairman of the Indiana Calumet Region Health and Welfare Fund, Trustee for the UFCW Local 655 Health and Welfare Fund, and on the Board of Directors of the International Foundation of Employee Benefits.