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The wheels of history have turned again in the United Steelworkers. Leo W. Gerard retired as international president and Thomas M. Conway was installed as the eighth International President of the United Steelworkers during a ceremony held at the international headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 15.
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The wheels of history have turned again in the United Steelworkers. Leo W. Gerard retired as international president and Thomas M. Conway was installed as the eighth International President of the United Steelworkers during a ceremony held at the international headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 15. Conway, who began his career as a millwright at Bethlehem Steel in 1978, had served the past 14 years as the union’s international vice president (administration). Conway has also chaired many of the union’s major sector bargaining in steel, mining, aluminum, tire and rubber, oil, and other metals and manufacturing operations.
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Conway, who began his career as a millwright at Bethlehem Steel in 1978, had served the past 14 years as the union’s international vice president (administration). Conway has also chaired many of the union’s major sector bargaining in steel, mining, aluminum, tire and rubber, oil, and other metals and manufacturing operations.
Gerard, 72, expressed strong confidence in his successor. “I’ve known Tom for 25 years. He’s earned my admiration, demonstrating a special toughness and a willingness to take on the most difficult jobs and negotiations,” Gerard said. “He has a strong vision and unique perspective about the future, and I know the union will flourish under his leadership.”
Gerard, 72, expressed strong confidence in his successor. “I’ve known Tom for 25 years. He’s earned my admiration, demonstrating a special toughness and a willingness to take on the most difficult jobs and negotiations,” Gerard said. “He has a strong vision and unique perspective about the future, and I know the union will flourish under his leadership.”
The union also installed John Shinn as its new international...
By the time Leo Gerard stepped down as International President of the United Steelworkers after 18 years, on July 15, he had created one of the great legacies in the American labor movement in the past 50 years. Leo had global vision and a common touch.
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By the time Leo Gerard stepped down as International President of the United Steelworkers after 18 years, on July 15, he had created one of the great legacies in the American labor movement in the past 50 years.
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Leo had global vision and a common touch.
History will remember him as a tenacious fighter in any arena – in negotiations, on the picket line, in politics, on the international stage. He navigated the Steelworkers through the treacherous waters of globalization, protecting jobs and building coalitions.
History will remember him as a tenacious fighter in any arena – in negotiations, on the picket line, in politics, on the international stage. He navigated the Steelworkers through the treacherous waters of globalization, protecting jobs and building coalitions.
According to the *Pittsburgh Gazette, *“He created the Strategic Campaigns Department to forge partnerships with workers in countries including Australia, South Africa, Mexico and Brazil. He also formed a labor-environmental coalition – BlueGreen Alliance -- which he called “probably his proudest accomplishment.”
According to the *Pittsburgh Gazette, *“He created the Strategic Campaigns Department to forge partnerships with workers in countries including Australia, South Africa, Mexico and Brazil. He also formed a labor-environmental coalition – BlueGreen Alliance -- which he called “probably his proudest accomplishment.”
By the time Leo Gerard stepped down as International President of the United Steelworkers after 18 years, on July 15, he had created one of the great legacies in the American labor movement in the past 50 years.
Leo had global vision and a common touch.
History will remember him as a tenacious fighter in any arena – in negotiations, on the picket line, in politics, on the international stage. He navigated the Steelworkers through the treacherous waters of globalization, protecting jobs and building coalitions.
According to the Pittsburgh Gazette, “He created the Strategic Campaigns Department to forge partnerships with workers in countries including Australia, South Africa, Mexico and Brazil. He also formed a labor-environmental coalition – BlueGreen Alliance -- which he called “probably his proudest accomplishment.”
Leo was always warmly welcomed by Local 8888 members whenever he visited Newport News. He spoke at numerous rallies, always bringing words of solidarity and insight, always pledging to have back of shipbuilders and their families. He showed that he valued the strength and diversity Local 8888 brought to the Steelworkers.
The members, staff, officers and retires of Local 8888 wish President Gerard a wonderful retirement, and we thank you for your steady leadership.
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The wheels of history have turned again in the United Steelworkers. Leo W. Gerard retired as international president and Thomas M. Conway was installed as the eighth International President of the United Steelworkers during a ceremony held at the international headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 15. Conway, who began his career as a millwright at Bethlehem Steel in 1978, had served the past 14 years as the union’s international vice president (administration). Conway has also chaired many of the union’s major sector bargaining in steel, mining, aluminum, tire and rubber, oil, and other metals and manufacturing operations.
Gerard, 72, expressed strong confidence in his successor. “I’ve known Tom for 25 years. He’s earned my admiration, demonstrating a special toughness and a willingness to take on the most difficult jobs and negotiations,” Gerard said. “He has a strong vision and unique perspective about the future, and I know the union will flourish under his leadership.”
The union also installed John Shinn as its new international secretary-treasurer, David McCall as its new international vice president (administration), Roxanne Brown as its new international vice president at-large and Leeann Foster as a new international vice president.
“Our union’s leadership underwent historic change today, but our core values remain the same,” said Conway. “We will always fight on behalf of working people for social and economic justice.”
To see the full installation ceremony, click here.
Local 8888 is proud to congratulate Roxanne Brown, who was elevated to International Vice President on July 15. “Roxy” has served as Legislative Director of the United Steelworkers.
In the past, she has organized numerous face-to-face briefings for Local 8888 delegations with key members of Congress. And she has helped to prepare Local 8888 negotiators in contract talks. Local 8888 wishes Roxy even greater success in her new leadership role. Slay!
