Bill > HR0021

This resolution declares February 11, 2025, as White Shirt Day in Michigan to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the United Auto Workers' (UAW) first contract with General Motors. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1937 and traces the origin of White Shirt Day to 1948, when UAW member Bert Christensen suggested workers wear white shirts traditionally worn by managers to symbolize equal respect and treatment for blue-collar workers. The resolution recognizes the UAW's contributions to the Flint community, Michigan, and the nation, emphasizing the union's role in securing better pay and benefits for workers. By officially designating this day, the Michigan House of Representatives honors the UAW's legacy of unity, strength, and commitment to improving working conditions, while also acknowledging the organization's ongoing efforts to serve working men and women across the country.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0021