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Leaders of the United Auto Workers Local 879 broke ground on the new UAW Union Hall on Ford Parkway in 1953. The building was later renamed in honor of Ray Busch, one of the early presidents of UAW Local 879. The site is currently occupied by Erik’s Bike Shop. Courtesy Brian McMahon
Posted on January 1, 1953January 8, 2019 by Geoff Myers

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“Made in St. Paul: Stories from the Ford plant” is a TPT partnerships co-production with Highland District Council. Produced by Myers Communications Group.

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