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Leo Gerard, former USW president and labor leader, died at 78 after a long illness.
Leo Gerard, former international president of the United Steelworkers and a prominent labor leader, has died at 78 after a long illness.
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.
Known for his passionate advocacy, he championed workers’ rights, safety, fair wages, pensions, and gender equality, representing up to 1.2 million members.
A second Canadian to lead the union, he was celebrated for his boldness and integrity.
Tributes highlighted his fierce commitment to justice and his lasting impact on North American labor.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and three grandchildren.
The family requests privacy and suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Leo Gerard, ex presidente de la USW y líder sindical, falleció a los 78 años tras una larga enfermedad.