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flag Leo Gerard, former USW president and labor leader, died at 78 after a long illness.

flag Leo Gerard, former international president of the United Steelworkers and a prominent labor leader, has died at 78 after a long illness. flag Born in 1947 in Ontario’s Creighton Mine, he began working in mining at 18 and rose through the union ranks, leading the USW from 2001 to 2019. flag Known for his passionate advocacy, he championed workers’ rights, safety, fair wages, pensions, and gender equality, representing up to 1.2 million members. flag A second Canadian to lead the union, he was celebrated for his boldness and integrity. flag Tributes highlighted his fierce commitment to justice and his lasting impact on North American labor. flag He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and three grandchildren. flag The family requests privacy and suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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