Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights by Reuther, Alan

Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781611865318)

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Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights by Reuther, Alan

Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights

$39.95
Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights by Reuther, Alan

Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights

$39.95
Format: Paperback
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This biography of Roy Reuther examines his tumultuous life, including the triumphs and tragedies in the labor and civil rights movements. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers activists may face as they confront entrenched societal powers. As the brother of famed labor leader Walter Reuther, Roy was a key figure in the historic Flint sit-down strike that gave birth to the United Auto Workers (UAW). He became the political director of the UAW and was deeply involved in struggles to pass civil rights legislation. This book explores his passion for increasing voter participation and his vow to help downtrodden farmworkers.

Many of the injustices that Reuther fought continue to plague America today. This book provides important context for the current efforts of workers to organize, for the Black Lives Matter movement, and for efforts to reform the filibuster rule and stop voter suppression. It shows how dedicated individuals can overcome enormous odds to win great victories for social justice and emphasizes the potential connections between the labor and civil rights movements, offering hope for a more just future.


Author: Alan Reuther
ISBN-10: 161186531X
ISBN-13: 9781611865318
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2025
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
By Alan Reuther
By Alan Reuther
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Alan Reuther is the son of Roy Reuther and the nephew of famed labor leader Walter Reuther. He received a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1977. Following in his father's and uncles' footsteps, the author spent his career working for the United Auto Workers (UAW). In 1977 he began as a lawyer in the union's legal department, litigating in federal district and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1982 he transferred to the UAW's Washington office to work on legislative matters. He became legislative director in 1991 and supervised the union's activities lobbying Congress and the executive branch on health care, pensions, worker rights, and other issues.

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