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The documentary has been very informative in understanding the origins of the labor union while focusing on the activities of the Reuther brothers. Initially, organized labor did not exist, and this meant that most workers were paid low wages and lived in miserable housing. The large corporations were not keen on improving their workers' conditions, and most did not support unionization. In many cases, when workers were found out to participate in unions, they were fired or beaten up (Brothers on the Line (FULL DOCUMENTARY), 2020). Most workers were forced to hide their union badges under their clothes to avoid detection. However, these unions began to emerge as they were viewed as a social movement that would improve the working conditions of employees.
I learned that during the initial days of industrialization, a large number of people worked in factories that manufactured automobiles. Most of them worked for long hours, and they were also very productive even though they were paid a low wage. The United Auto Workers (UAW) was a significant step toward unionization, and it evolved to be a very powerful labor union. What I like most about the video is that despite the risks of being in a union, many people were keen to join them. The Reuther brothers' activities were often watched and criticized by many people, and their employers did not like their ambitions. When one of the brothers, Walter, went to Russia, the far-right was not happy and began making conspiracies about him (Brothers on the Line (FULL DOCUMENTARY), 2020). Despite this, Walter managed to get many supporters who believed in his vision for united workers. He became the president of the UAW, and his influence was critical in encouraging workers from Chrysler, Ford and General Motors to join the union.
I also learned that the Reuther brothers relied on each other to get the strength to support their endeavors. Additionally, both the Kennedy brothers and Reuther brothers mirrored each other's relationship. Roy played a role in community and social action and Victor in international affairs. Their activities meant that they worked closely and coordinated their activities, which enhanced the power and authority of the movement. The brothers were keen to bargain regularly for the needs of workers, and not just automakers, but also farmers and people in other industries. I liked how the UAW was crucial in supporting the civil rights movement. Most unions were not keen to work with the civil rights movement, but this was not the case with the UAW. Walter understood that the struggle for civil rights is comparable to organizing rights (Brothers on the Line (FULL DOCUMENTARY), 2020). Due to this, Walter was a reliable advisor who helped Dr. Martin Luther King in his efforts to improve the conditions for blacks. For instance, in Birmingham, Alabama, blacks who included children were arrested due to a civil disobedience march. The UAW played a crucial role in raising the bail money to get them released. The UAW also helped in empowering the working class and ensuring everyone had a voice, despite their skin color.
I would like to know more about the people who wanted to harm Walter and their reasons fo...