CANTON – A longtime active member of Steelworkers Local 1123 has been elected president.
Pat Eslich, who has served in several jobs with the Golden Lodge, won among seven members vying for the local president seat. The term is for three years.
Bob Harper, who served two terms as Golden Lodge president following one term as vice president, finished third in the election.
It was the first time that Eslich has sought the local's top office. He has served six terms as recording secretary, 11 terms on the grievance committee and also served on the negotiating committee.
"It's all about the members," Esleich said of his work with the local.