About
Activist who served as president of the United Auto Workers union during the 1980s and 1990s.
Before Fame
As a young man, he worked for the Hudson and Cadillac automobile companies.
Trivia
He worked as the United Auto Workers Department Director for the General Motors Company.
Family Life
His marriage to Shirley M. Van Woerkom produced five children.
Associated With
Michael Moore's documentary Roger & Me dealt with General Motors' restructuring efforts; Bieber was heavily involved in these efforts.