"UAW Stand Up Saving the American Dream" Sign, 2023

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Artifact Overview

In fall 2023, United Auto Workers staged successful strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis -- the union's first simultaneous actions against the Detroit Three. Workers struck for better pay and protection from job losses in the shift to electric vehicles. This sign was carried by members of UAW Local 600 at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Picket sign

Date Made

2023

Creators

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.6.17

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paperboard
Wood (Plant material)
Adhesive tape

Color

White (Color)
Dark blue
Yellow (Color)
Tan (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 47.75 in
Width: 13.875 in
Length: 0.625 in

Inscriptions

on either side of sign: UAW / STAND UP / SAVING / THE / AMERICAN / DREAM / UAW / ALLIED PRINTING / (R) TRADES COUNCIL 105 / UNION / LABEL / DETROIT MICH.