UAW History: League of Revolutionary Black Workers Forced Change in the Auto Industry, UAW
Back in the 1960s, as the Civil Rights movement spread through American cities large and small and discussions of the use of Black Power multiplied, Detroit’s auto factories — and within the UAW — became the focus of protests by the Black working class. ...‘Life of public service’: Longtime Latino congressman Esteban Torres dies at 91
Former Rep. Esteban Torres, a California Democrat who served eight terms in the House and built a legacy of public service focused on advancing Latino representation, died on Tuesday. He was 91. Before his political career, Torres served as an activist in his United...The UAW leader who helped MLK tie organized labor to broader civil rights movement
Strassel says both King and Reuther saw connections between the civil rights and labor movements, including shared priorities on issues like right to work and fair wages. Reuther’s support for King started at an early point in his career. “Reuther put the...85 years ago today, Flint Sit-Down Strike started, forcing recognition of the UAW
Eighty-five years ago today, Flint autoworkers seized control of the General Motors body plant where they worked, refusing to leave for 44 days and forcing the company to recognize the United Auto Workers, a critical moment in the history of the organized labor...Video: UAWD Interview with UAW Icon Paul Schrade
UAW Icon Paul Schrade talks about the importance of democracy in the union.