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In Memoriam: Owen Bieber (1929-2020)
Posted February 18th, 2020 by gstrassel
UAW President Emeritus Owen Bieber passed away yesterday, on February 17, 2020. Bieber was a respected figure in the labor movement, known for his commitment to civil rights and steady leadership during turbulent times for organized labor. read more »
Constructing Apollo 11: UAW and the Space Race
Posted July 16th, 2019 by gstrassel
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A triumph of science that landed astronauts on the moon for the first time ever, the singularly historic Apollo 11 mission succeeded thanks to the bravery of Neil Armstrong and his crew. On Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary, it’s also worth noting the contributions of UAW members who played a vital role in its success. read more »
Collection Spotlight: UAW Local 600 Records
Posted May 15th, 2019 by gstrassel
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When I started as the UAW Archivist, one unprocessed collection stood as the clear priority to open to the public: The UAW Local 600 Records. The largest and arguably most influential local in the historic UAW, numerous researchers clamored for the papers since the union deposited them in the archives. read more »
The Reuther Welcomes Shae Rafferty, LUAC Archivist
Posted May 10th, 2018 by gstrassel
The Walter P. Reuther Library is pleased to welcome Shae Rafferty as the Labor and Urban Affairs (LUAC) Archivist. Shae brings a breadth of experience to this newly-created position that focuses on processing, arranging and describing new collections so they may be read more »
