and Delivers Remarks at Major Defense Conference in Novi During Final Stop of Annual Motorcycle Tour

LANSING, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) stopped in Lansing Thursday, August 17th, during the final day of his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. As part of his “Paving the Way for Michigan’s Future” tour, Peters visited United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 652 and met with members and retirees to discuss priorities that are important to autoworkers. 

“UAW members are building the best cars in the world in Michigan, and they’re critical for the success of the auto industry and our economy as a whole,” said Senator Peters. “Whether it’s negotiating for better wages, safer workplaces, access to health care or a dignified retirement, unions like the UAW have continued to show up and deliver results that lift up our communities and all American workers. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to listen to local UAW workers and hear their priorities – I remain committed to standing with our workers as they push for a stronger future.”

To download photos from the visit, click here or on the images below. Images are courtesy of Senator Peters’ office. 

Peters grew up in a union household and has been a champion for Michigan and American workers, including union workers. His father was an NEA teacher and his mother was a nurse’s aide, who worked with the SEIU to organize her workplace and his father-in-law is a UAW Local 5690 retiree. Peters is a committed advocate for workers’ right to collectively bargain and fight for higher wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces.

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DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) concluded his annual motorcycle tour Thursday, August 17th with a stop in Novi, where he delivered remarks about Michigan’s role in our national defense at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium (GVSETS) hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association.  

“Michigan has and will continue to play a crucial role in our national defense,” said Senator Peters. “Our state is fundamental to developing and advancing innovative solutions to our most pressing national security challenges. 

“Just as World War II was won with vehicles made in Michigan, the threats of the 21st century will be met by the solutions found in our state and I’m determined to equip Michigan with the resources and support it needs to meet those challenges.”

Peters has fought to grow Michigan’s important role in testing ground vehicle systems and other innovative technologies to enhance our national security. As a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a member of the Senate Armed Service Committee and Appropriations Committee, Peters has delivered and is advocating for federal resources to support ground vehicle research and other technology developments in Michigan. By bringing key military investments to the state, including in Southeast Michigan, Peters is working to keep Michigan at the cutting-edge of technology to help our servicemembers complete their missions safely and efficiently, protect national security, and bolster the economy. 

On this year’s motorcycle tour, Peters rode more than 1,300 miles across Michigan and made stops in Muskegon, Ironwood, Escanaba, Traverse City, Bay City, Lansing, and Novi. 

To download high-resolution photos from the event, click here. Images are courtesy of Senator Peters’ office.

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