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UAW President's Office: Stephen P. Yokich Records Now Open
Posted April 28th, 2023 by gstrassel
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The Walter P. Reuther Library is pleased to announce the opening of the UAW Office of the President: Stephen Yokich Records, now accessible to researchers and the public. Elected the UAW's president in 1994, Stephen Yokich served in that role until 2002. read more »
UAW Aerospace Department Records Part II Now Open
Posted January 19th, 2022 by gstrassel
Watching footage of NASA’s space shuttles blasting off and orbiting the globe, did you realize you were looking at union-made vehicles? Just like a Corvette or F-150, those spaceships (along with their giant orange boosters) were built by union labor, represented by the UAW.
The newly opened addition to the UAW Aerospace Department Records shines a light on the industry side of aerospace. read more »
UAW CAP Department Records Part II Now Open
Posted October 1st, 2021 by gstrassel
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The Reuther Library is happy to announce the opening of an addition to the UAW Community Action Program (CAP) Department Records. These new records offer insights into elections from 1960-1972, with an emphasis on political races in Metro Detroit. read more »
Remembering Walter and May Reuther
Posted May 8th, 2020 by gstrassel
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the tragic passing of Walter and May Reuther. As we solemnly commemorate this event, we also celebrate the lives of two individuals who dedicated so much to the labor movement and transformed society throughout America and abroad. read more »
