2012 Woman of the Year - Wanda Anderson, Trustee UAW 2069
Wanda Lewis Anderson was born in southwest Virginia. Married to James Anderson for 43 years. They have two beautiful children, Buffy their daughter and James Jr their son. She also has two siblings. Wanda comes from a proud union family. Her mother was a union woman and she also has a sister who is active in the union. Wanda’s mother set a wonderful example for her daughter.
Wanda lived through the 60’s, the integration era. Her mother was a respected community advocate that helped smooth the transition from segregation to integration in her neighborhood and children’s lives. Mrs. Lewis also taught her children that unions are a good thing, they create better work conditions, and good pay for everyone. Wanda was raised with the belief that family comes first.
With that being said, this hard working Union Woman has been in this fight for equality for over 25 years. Working ever tirelessly to promote a safe, fair and especially equal workplace for her brothers and sisters. Wanda spends many hours away from her family, knowing, and showing them that the sacrifice she and her family makes is small in comparison to the difference a Union can and will make to the future of so many.
Always ready, willing and able to serve her union in whatever capacity they deem necessary. Be it walking a picket line or lobbying on Capitol Hill, Wanda’s efforts are tireless and timeless. She does it all, a wife, a mother, a friend, and a proud voice of the union. She is a Proud Union Woman