This is not primarily a story about Ed. It’s a story about a powerful coalition of many stars in which Ed played an important role. For the many friends of Ed Asner this may still be a side of him you did not know. And for those who do not know him, and may Google a guy named Lou Grant, this is Ed in a far more important role on the stage of history.
At this time of rising fascism and narrow trade unionism, it’s important to not just remember our great victories of social justice unionism, but to replicate them. And for the bold members of the One Member, One Vote UAW movement (1m1v.org) I hope this inspiring story can contribute to your great victory for workers’ rights and social justice unionism in the October 19-November 29 referendum for direct election of UAW officers.