He replaced Ronald P. McLaughlin , who had led the union from 1991 .
Monin was elected International President of the 55,000 - member BLE in July 1996 , at the age of 55 .
Monin replaced Ronald P. McLaughlin , who had led the union from 1991 .
Monin was elected International President of the 55,000 - member BLE in July 1996 , at the age of 55 .