Alan Reuther

Gebundenes Buch

Roy Reuther and the UAW

Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights

Beschreibung

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 that activists may face as they confront entrenched powers in society. As the brother of famed labor leader Walter Reuther, Roy was a key figure in many historic union battles, including the Flint sit-down strike that gave birth to the United Auto Workers.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Michigan State University Press
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9781611865301
• ISBN-10: 1611865301
• Artikelnr.: 71878228