When the employer can divide you and pit white against blac… - Walter Reuther

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When the employer can divide you and pit white against black, American-born against foreign-born, he can divide and rule and exploit everyone.

Walter Reuther

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Walter Philip Reuther (September 1, 1907 – May 9, 1970) was an American leader of organized labor and civil rights activist who built the United Auto Workers (UAW) into one of the most progressive labor unions in American history. He was the husband of May Reuther, and the brother of Victor G. Reuther and Roy L. Reuther. TOC

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Alternative Names: Walter P. Reuther • Walter Philip Reuther

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When the employer can divide you and pit white against black, American-born against foreign-born, he can divide and rule and exploit everyone. - Walter Reuther

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