About this Event
Please welcome Alan Reuther and Congressman Lloyd Doggett to celebrate Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights!
This event is free and open to the public.
- Start time: 4:00 P.M.
- Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
- Location: The second floor of BookPeople.
The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.
- To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.
Guidelines:
- Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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- There will not be a live stream or recording available.
About the book:
This biography of Roy Reuther examines his tumultuous life, including the triumphs and tragedies in the labor and civil rights movements. Roy was a key figure in the historic Flint sit-down strike that gave birth to the United Auto Workers Union (UAW). He became the political director of the UAW and was deeplyl involved in struggles to pass civil rights legislation. This book also explores his passion for voting rights and his vow to help downtrodden farmworkers.
About the author:
Alan Reuther is the son of Roy Reuther. He received a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. In 1977 he began as a lawyer in the UAW's legal department, litigating in federal district and appellate courts. 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.
About the guest speaker:
Congressman Lloyd Doggett has been a Member of Congress since 1995. He currently represents communities in Austin. He serves on the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, and is the ranking Democrat on the Health Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States
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