Lynn R. Williams
Lynn R. Williams | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of the United Steelworkers | |
| In office 1983–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd McBride |
| Succeeded by | George Becker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1924 Springfield, Ontario |
| Died | May 5, 2014 (aged 89) Toronto, Ontario |
| Occupation | Labour leader |
Lynn Russell Williams OC (July 21, 1924 – May 5, 2014) was a Canadian labour leader best remembered as the International President of the United Steelworkers union (USW) from 1983 until his retirement in 1994. Williams was the first Canadian to head a major North American industrial union.