Bob King

Bob King is a Lecturer in the Social Theory and Practice program at the Residential College, University of Michigan. As a prominent U.S. labor leader, he brings decades of experience from his tenure in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, where he served as International President (2010-2014) and played a pivotal role during the 2008 global financial crisis.

• Affiliation: Residential College, University of Michigan
• Role: Lecturer in Social Theory and Practice

His research and teaching focus on labor movements, social unionism, and economic policy in capitalist societies. King's work bridges academic theory with real-world labor advocacy, emphasizing the UAW's historical role in social justice initiatives.