July / August 2005 Index
The front cover was designed by Catalyst Design in Troy, Mich. Unless otherwise noted, photographs in this issue are from the UAW Photo Library.
Thanks to the staff at the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University, Detroit, for their assistance.
Solidarity
Vol. 48, No. 7-8, July-August 2005
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The sit-downers’ legacy lives on
Still fighting for all workers
UAW presidents, past and present