“Alan Reuther, who himself served the UAW for more than three decades, brings both insider insight and personal reflection to the biography. His dual perspective—both as a labor professional and a son—adds depth and authenticity to the narrative. His reflections in the prologue and throughout the text speak directly to today’s activists engaged in the ongoing fight for workers’ rights, voting access, and social justice.”

“The UAW not only developed the strategies to overcome strong and violent opposition to unions, but also educated members, formed political alliances with the civil rights and other pro-democracy forces, and taught workers the value of democracy as a way to close the gap between the American ideal of freedom, equity and justice for all and the reality of denying these rights to many of our citizens.”

“Roy Reuther and the UAW therefore provides a useful guide for what democratic organizations like the UAW and leaders like the Reuther brothers might do to help strengthen American democracy.”

“Alan Reuther tells the story of his father, the younger brother of Walter Reuther, the UAW’s president from 1946 to 1970. Much has been written about Walter, but this new book fills in important gaps in the often-overlooked role of his younger brother. This is the story of a civil rights and union activist who literally put his life on the line to help create America’s middle class.”