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The battles and victories of the UAW form an important chapter in the storyplot of American democracy. American Vanguard is the first in support of history of the union designed for both general and academic audiences. In this thorough and engaging narrative, John Barnard not only documents the controversial issues tackled by the UAW, but also lends them immediacy through information regarding the workers and their conditions, the market leaders and the difficulties that they confronted outside and inside the business, and the vision that guided several activists. Part one explores the hurdles to the UAW's group, including tensions between militant reformers and workers who feared for his or her jobs; ideological variations; racial and ethnic issues; and general public attitudes toward unions. Because of the outbreak of World Conflict II, however, the union experienced been successful in redistributing ability on the shop floor in its customers' favor. Part two follows the union during Walter P. Reuther's presidency (1946-1970). During this time period, pioneering contracts helped bring a new quality lifestyle and income security to the personnel, while an effort was made to move America toward a interpersonal democracy-which found with blended results during the civil rights 10 years. Throughout, Barnard presents healthy interpretations grounded in evidence, while placing the UAW within the context of the history of the US car industry and nation-wide politics. Michigan Notable Reserve Award. The e book is published by Wayne Point out University Press.
