UAW Ford Local 600

Michael Hrabar Papers

drice — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:34:25 -0400

Michael Hrabar was a member of UAW Local 600’s Tool and Die Unit. An active member of
the local (at one time the largest UAW local in the country), Hrabar held various offices within
the organization. He served as a delegate to the Local 600 General Council, ran for vice president of the local in 1944, and also ran to become a member of the local’s Bargaining
Committee in 1966. He completed UAW leadership training in civil rights, civil liberties, and
human relations in 1960. In 1952 and 1954 Hrabar was accused of being a member of the
Communist Party during hearings of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. His wife, Olga Hrabar, was president of Local 600's women's auxiliary.

This collection consists mostly of materials accumulated by Hrabar about different candidates
running for offices within Local 600 as well as the positions of various interest groups within the local. Local 600 was one of the most liberal and outspoken UAW locals and there are many examples of the local’s opposition to Walter Reuther’s leadership as president of the UAW. There are several unofficial publications by Local 600’s different interest groups, with clippings, photos, and memorabilia making up the rest of the collection.

African Americans and the UAW

mosmith — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:53:30 -0500

The Reuther Library celebrates African American History Month with a brief review of the important role that African Americans have played in the formation and growth of the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW), one of the most powerful unions in American history, and the influence of black UAW members within the polity of Detroit. read more »

Collection Spotlight: UAW Local 600 Records

gstrassel — Wed, 15 May 2019 11:41:40 -0400

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 »

(45061) Iron foundry workers

gstrassel — Wed, 15 May 2019 09:57:43 -0400

Dearborn iron foundry workers at the Rouge River Factory Complex. Members of UAW Local 600.

(45062) Local 600 member

gstrassel — Wed, 15 May 2019 10:06:29 -0400

Image of Local 600 member.

(45063) Walter Reuther with Local 600

gstrassel — Wed, 15 May 2019 10:11:39 -0400

UAW President Walter Reuther laughs while picketing with Local 600 members, outside Ford Motor Company offices.

(45064) Local 600 Flying Squadron

gstrassel — Wed, 15 May 2019 10:15:16 -0400

Members of the UAW Local 600 Flying Squadron.