[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 51 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  IN RECOGNITION OF CINDY ESTRADA FOR RECEIVING THE ALTERNATIVES FOR 
                        GIRLS' ROLE MODEL AWARD

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cindy Estrada, 
Vice President of the United Auto Workers and recipient of the 
Alternatives for Girls' 2017 Role Model award. Ms. Estrada has fought 
tirelessly for working Americans for her entire career and spearheaded 
many community programs to benefit working men and women.
  Ms. Estrada began her career as labor organizer after graduating from 
the University of Michigan. After successful assignments as an 
organizer for Detroit-based Mexican Industries and the United Farm 
Workers, Ms. Estrada was appointed to the UAW International Union's 
organizing staff in 2000. After overseeing development and 
implementation of UAW organizing strategy for several years, Ms. 
Estrada was elected as UAW vice president in 2010 and reelected to a 
second term in 2014. She currently leads the General Motors Department 
of UAW, negotiating on behalf of approximately 48,500 union workers. 
Ms. Estrada has brought a lifetime of experience championing working 
families to this role, as well as a deep understanding of the 
challenges workers face in competing in a global marketplace.
  Ms. Estrada's efforts have led to better pay and working conditions 
for tens of thousands of American workers. In addition to leading the 
contract negotiations with major automotive suppliers like Johnson 
Controls and Dana Incorporated, Ms. Estrada has also worked on behalf 
of the 17,000 UAW-represented workers employed by the State of 
Michigan. These campaigns have resulted in real gains for workers, 
including providing for increased pay and robust health benefits. Ms. 
Estrada is known for her tough negotiating ability, and her tenacity 
has served as a model for labor relations in the automotive industry. 
She is dedicated to ensuring workers' voices are represented at the 
negotiating table and forging consensus that protect their interests. 
It is my hope that Ms. Estrada is able to continue to lead the UAW in 
working constructively to ensure that American workers and 
manufacturing prosper in the coming years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Cindy Estrada 
for receiving the Alternatives for Girls' 2017 Role Model Award. Ms. 
Estrada has dedicated her career to championing social justice for all 
people and is deserving of this prestigious award.

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