Social Activism
Fraser was active in politics his entire life. A Democrat, he was an unabashed liberal.
Fraser was also socially progressive. He was a vocal supporter of the civil rights movement. He strongly supported busing to achieve desegregation in the public schools, even though most UAW members did not. Despite resistance from both staff and members, he began initiatives within the UAW and the auto industry to recruit more minorities and women. He also pushed for national health insurance.
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