On January 8, 2024, Mobis UAW 2nd shift Bargaining Committeeman Alexander “Old Skool” Hampton made the official decision that he will be passing the UAW torch back to the membership.
Hired November 4th, 2013 into the Production, he was put straight onto the assembly line slinging axels. Little did anyone know; “Old Skool” possessed something that no one else had quite like him; a little bit of good ol’ faith. He worked tirelessly with his brothers and sisters on the line until the sun rose, preaching to others about strength in numbers and good old fashion solidarity. It was not to long after his efforts, that the UAW recognized the righteousness and strength he instilled his co-workers. Without hesitation, Former Mo-
bis UAW Plant Chairman Manny Gonzalez appointed Alexander as the second shift Union representative alternate. Inexperienced but ever striving for a fair and equal workplace, “Old Skool” wielded the pen like no other and began what we would all later recall as the beginning to his long road of Economic and Social Justice for all people.
“To my union brothers and sisters and my Mobis family. The time has come for me to say goodbye and retire but I can’t leave without thanking all of you for all the love and re- spect you have always given me. Without that I wouldn’t be nothing but a person taking up a seat and unable to help my people. I will miss everyone. Always know I will be UAW for life. You have taught me so much. May God bless you all”
–Alexander “Old Skool” Hampton Jr.
“Old Skool” was a man for the people. When you saw him coming you knew you were either going to get a hug, a handshake, or he had some new information for you. There’s no one quite like him, and I sure as hell am going to miss him,” said Plant Chairperson Michael Katanbafnezhad. “I knew that if I had “Old Skool” in the room with me, that the company was going to hear the truth and he was going to give them hell. To this day, Mobis UAW is known for their virtuous way of working, and I have to credit that to our brother in solidarity. Here’s to you “Old Skool”, may you enjoy the fruits of your labor.”
In Solidarity,
Michael Katanbafnezhad UAW Plant Chairman
