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Fraser Ushered in New Era for United Auto WorkersFraser Ushered in New Era for United Auto Workers
Former United Auto Workers President Douglas Fraser, who ushered in a new, more cooperative era between the labor union and Detroit's auto makers, died Feb. 23 at age 91. Fraser, who ran the union from 1977 to 1983, was considered its most influential leader, save for Walter Reuther, Fraser's mentor and the UAW's founder. Fraser witnessed up close his share of labor crises over the years, having joined
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