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Former USW President Leo W. Gerard Dies At 78; Labor Leaders Mourn His Loss
The labor movement lost a titan with the death of former United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard, the union announced on Monday, Sept. 22.
Gerard, who led the USW from 2001 to 2019, died on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the age of 78, according to the union.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis called Gerard “a giant” in a statement, noting the longtime labor leader never lost touch with the workers he represented.
“The labor movement has lost a giant – someone who had presidents on speed dial, but never lost touch with the workers he represented and fought for them tooth and nail,”…
Tree Logs Fall, Kill Tow Truck Operator From NY In PA: Coroner
A tow truck operator from New York was killed when several tree logs fell and struck him in the head in Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced on Wednesday, May 21.
Steven M. Gill, 36, most recently of West Penn Township, died after the accident in the 3700 block of Spring Road around 8:50 a.m., according to officials.
Gill was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 9:49 a.m., the coroner’s office said.
An autopsy completed Thursday determined he died from blunt force injuries. His death was ruled accidental.
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