UAW President Emeritus Bob King addressed delegates at the recent International Women’s Conference at Black Lake held earlier this month. During part of his speech, President King — speaking on the current negotiations with the Big Three — asked those in attendance if they knew how much pay auto workers in Germany make. “Anybody know?” he asked. “Double what you make! Double what our highest paid members make. And are the German companies still competitive? Hell yeah, they lead the world. Some people say Volkswagen’s the strongest auto company, some say it’s Toyota. But they’re right at the top. So, ...
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The UAW held its 47th International Women’s Conference from August 6-11, 2023, at the Walter & May Reuther Family Education Center at Black Lake in Onaway, MI. Delegates spent the week participating in various workshops, listening to the experiences and knowledge of guest speakers, and discussing how to further empower women in our union and workplaces. During UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock’s keynote Q&A session, she fielded questions from attendees and spoke about engaging her power by standing firm and doing what is right for the membership. She also recounted her personal journey during her time in the UAW and offered ...
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