Gerard retirement among leadership changes
Our union today announced changes in its leadership as a result of a series of retirements, including USW International President Leo W. Gerard, Secretary-Treasurer Stan Johnson and Vice Presidents Carol Landry and Jon Geenen. The union’s International Executive Board (IEB) passed a resolution approving the plan and the transition, which will take place between now and mid-July when the changes become effective. “The decision to announce these changes together will ensure tha
Letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Urging Passage of H.R. 5: The Equality Act
Dear Representative: Today, the House of Representatives is expected to consider the Equality Act, H.R 5. This critical legislation would combat the ongoing discrimination faced on a daily basis by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) Americans. Over 70 countries have adopted anti-discrimination protections – like the Equality Act – and we urge Congress to do the same. In many states across the county, workers are fired from their jobs or people are evicted fr
