On the recordJune 7, 2018
Today I am proud to recognize Dennis Williams as he retires from United Auto Workers after more than 40 years of service to the union and to our country. I have known Dennis for many, many years. Throughout his career, he has led the fight to protect the right to collective bargaining and to ensure that all workers, not just those in the union, have fair pay and safe working conditions. Like the UAW itself, Dennis has always been committed to securing economic and social justice for workers. His experience has carried him through the diverse sectors of the UAW, giving him expertise across the spectrum. He started at UAW Local 806 as a salvage welder, served in many positions--bargaining chairman, international representative, region 4 director--before becoming international president in 2016. Dennis Williams' service and success at the bargaining table led to a better quality of life for the UAW's more than 400,000 workers and 580,000 retirees, many of whom I am proud to represent in my home district. I am grateful to work with leaders like Dennis who have changed our communities for the better, and we will miss Dennis Williams' voice and his leadership in the union, but we know it won't be lost to the country as he begins this next chapter in his life. Congratulations, Dennis, on work well done. ____________________
