Economy
USW Installs New Leadership Team
Written by Sandy Williams
July 16, 2019
The United Steelworkers have a new leader as of today. Thomas M. Conway was installed as the eighth international president, replacing Leo Gerard, who has retired.
“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.”
Conway began his career as a millwright at Bethlehem Steel in 1978. He has held numerous positions in the USW, chaired labor negotiations and most recently served as the union’s international vice president (administration).
The union today 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.”
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