A Steelworker Old Timer

Dan McNeil, SOAR Emeritus Member

     Dan McNeil began his work career at the STELCO Swansea Works in 1951.  During his years at STELCO, he was often on leave to the Ontario Federation of Labour and the New Democratic Party.  A year later, he became involved with the Steelworkers Union by becoming a Trustee for the local and served in every office of the local with the exception of Financial Secretary and served on the negotiating committee many times.

      Dan was also a member of the Steelworkers Toronto Area Council (STAC) and was the 1st and served as Secretary on the Political Action Committee (PAC) and is a long time member of the Toronto Labour Council.

     Dan retired in 1984, and In 1985 he was asked by Lynn Williams to join the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees to represent District 6 on the International Executive Board where he still serves.

     In the late 80’s, District 6 asked Dan to join what is now called the Ontario Federation of union retirees (OFUR) where he is still a member of the Council.

     In the early 90’s, Dan was asked to represent the Steelworkers in the formation of the CLC retirement organization that would unite all the unions across Canada.  The founding convention was held in 1993 and the organization became “The Congress of Union Retirees” (CURC) and Dan was elected as 2nd Vice President.  In 2007 he became President.  He has recently retired from the Presidency and now holds the position of Immediate Past President.

Dan is now an Emeritus Member of SOAR.