"I Don't Want to Strike But I Will!" Button, 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. Buttons like this were worn by members of UAW Local 600, representing workers at Ford plants in and around Dearborn, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
2023
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.6.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Dark blue
Red
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Light blue
Light green
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.875 in
Length: 0.125 in
Inscriptions
on front:
COLA Retirement/Post Retirement Healthcare Improved Standard of Living Vacation Time Off No Plant Closings / I / Don't Want to / Strike / But I Will! / LOCAL / UAW / 862
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