Leo Gerard | |
|---|---|
 Gerard speaking at an AFSCME rally for Obama in 2008. | |
| 7th President of the United Steelworkers | |
| In office 2001–2019 | |
| Preceded by | George Becker |
| Succeeded by | Tom Conway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 76–77)[1] Creighton Mine, Ontario |
| Spouse | Susan Gerard[1] |
| Children | Kari-Ann, Meaghan[2] |
| Occupation | Labor leader Steelworker |
Leo W. Gerard CC (born 1947)[1] is a retired steelworker and Canadian and American labour leader. He was elected president of the United Steelworkers (USW) in 2001, becoming the second Canadian to head the union.[3][4] He served in the role until July 2019.[5] He also served on the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO.[6]
- ^ a b c Who's Who in America. 62nd ed. New Providence, N.J.: Marquis Who's Who, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8379-7011-0
- ^ Investment Committee. Teacher's Retirement Board. California State Teachers' Retirement System. "Status Report on Clean Technology/Energy Investment." Item Number 6. November 3, 2004.
- ^ McKay, Jim. "USW's New President Eyes Foreign Trade, Labor Laws." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 15, 2000.
- ^ Gerard was still a Canadian citizen as of January 2009. See: Belser, Ann. "After Health Scare, Steelworkers Union Leader Renews Push to Rebuild Manufacturing." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 11, 2009.
- ^ Moore, Daniel (29 May 2019). "Leo Gerard to step down after 18 years as head of United Steelworkers". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "On the Retirement of Leo W. Gerard | AFL-CIO". aflcio.org. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.