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Léo Guindon

1908 – 1977

Canadian trade union organizer

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About Léo Guindon

Lived 1908 – 1977 (aged 68–69).

Léo Guindon, OC (1908 – February 27, 1977) was a Canadian trade union organizer from Quebec. Guindon was the first president of the Centrale des syndicats du Québec (Quebec Labour Congress), which was formed in 1946. On July 6, 1967, he was awarded the Order of Canada "for his pioneering work in the formation of teachers' associations."

Born in the United States in 1908 of Franco-American parents, Guindon studied at Ste. Agatha in Verdun (now part of Montreal) and the Université de Montréal. He was known for uniting all French-language teachers in Quebec into the Corporation des Instructors Catholiques.

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Important facts

Born
1908
Birth century
Died
1977
Awards
Officer of the Order of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Léo Guindon?

Canadian trade union organizer

When was Léo Guindon born?

Léo Guindon was born in 1908.

When did Léo Guindon die?

Léo Guindon died in 1977.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léo Guindon

· Wikidata: Q104695230

· DBpedia: Léo Guindon

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