University of Toronto and the United Steelworkers (USW) union have partnered to launch the USW/Leo Gerard Chair in Collective Bargaining and Worker Representation. The Chair will further U of T’s study and instruction on labour relations and enhance stakeholder understanding of work and employment issues. It will be named in honour of the contributions of USW and former USW International President Leo W Gerard. “Honoring Leo Gerard through this Chair in collective bargaining and worker representation is not only a fitting tribute to a great labour leader, but also a testament to the University of Toronto’s commitment to the field of labour relations,” said U of T Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources Director Rafael Gomez.
