Leo Gerard
Leo Gerard | |
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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 77–78) Creighton Mine, Ontario |
| Spouse | Susan Gerard |
| Children | Kari-Ann, Meaghan |
| Occupation | Labor leader Steelworker |
Leo W. Gerard CC (born 1947) 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. He served in the role until July 2019. He also served on the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO.