Although his leadership in labormanagement relations will long be remembered. it was Walter Reuthers courageous stands on the great human issues of this century which secures his place in history. In the early days of the civil rights movement. before it became a popular and fashionable cause. Walter Reuther spoke out for equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans. When the migrant workers of the Southwest began their historic struggle for decent wages and working conditions. Walter Reuther and the UAW were quick to give them full support. Walter Reuther was concerned for the poor people of the country and. therefore. was one of the first to advocate a guaranteed annual income for all Americans.