Bob King | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1946 Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) University of Detroit (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1970 |
Robert Thompson King (born August 18, 1946)[1] is an American lawyer and labor union activist and leader. He was elected president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on June 15, 2010.[2] His term of office ended in June 2014, and King announced his retirement, being succeeded by Dennis Williams as head of the UAW.
- ^ United Auto Workers, 2007 Media Fact Book, 2007, p. 59.
- ^ Nick Bunkley (June 16, 2010). "New Autoworkers Leader Hopes to Revitalize Union". The New York Times.