Mike Booth for Vice President

Mike Booth has opposed management for over 20 years. Before transferring to Local 1700 (Sterling Heights Assembly Plant), he served as Chief Steward (2013-2017) and President (2017-2021) at Local 961. He fought the selloff of the Marysville Axle Plant and helped organize a lawsuit against both the company and the International Union.

Our union is an inheritance that has been handed down to us from prior generations of members. But for too long, our leadership has taken it for granted. Our number one priority must be to rid ourselves of the company's agenda and fight for workers again. Substandard contracts have disenfranchised the membership in all sectors, including in the Big Three in 2011, 2015 and 2019.

If elected Vice President, Mike vows to fight stagnant wages, the tier systems for new hires, contractual giveaways, and to never treat our retirees as a disposable commodity. Above all, we must prepare our members in the Big Three and beyond for the possibility of a strike in 2023. Read his letter for more details.