"I Don't Want to Strike But I Will! In Solidarity We Stand" Unconstructed 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

2024.6.21

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Metal

Color

Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.25 in (button front)
Length: 0.0625 in (button front)
Diameter: 2.875 in (button back)
Length: 0.125 in (button back)

Inscriptions

on front: I / DON'T WANT TO / STRIKE / BUT I WILL! / UAW / IN SOLIDARITY WE STAND on edge: GCC/IBT
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