Bob King (labor leader)
Bob King | |
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King during the WEF 2012 | |
| 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) is an American lawyer and labor union activist and leader. He was elected president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on June 15, 2010. His term of office ended in June 2014, and King announced his retirement, being succeeded by Dennis Williams as head of the UAW.