Miguel Ortiz

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Mike when we were activists together in the Labor Committee for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA). Mike was truly a special person. My heart goes out to you Marilyn, and to all the members of your loving extended family.

I first met Mike in 1972. We started Wayne State University Law School as first year law students together. We were considered "outsiders" by the overwhelming majority of the law school faculty, law school administration and fellow white students. Because of our respective races, coupled with the fact that our prior college grades and Law School Admissions Test scores were much less than the majority white students the white law school majority viewed us as inferior and believed that we did...

I worked with Mike when he would come to the NLRB. He was authentic and principled all around. I enjoyed speaking with him where he was always pleasant and funny. God bless your family.

Miguel was such an advocate for social justice. He will be remembered forever trying to assist those who were least among us. My condolences to Marilyn and the rest of his loved ones.

I am saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with him at CSEA. He was so nice, kind-hearted and knowledgeable. Always willing to take the time to listen as I would run something by him (smile). My deepest sympathies and prayers of comfort to the family. Rest in Peace Mike

I am deeply saddened to learn of Mike's passing. I worked with him at CSEA and got to know him enough to know what a vibrant, energetic and positive person he always was who like so many of us had passion for truth and justice and what was right. Mike will be sincerely missed. My deepest condolences to his entire family.

My sincere condolences to His wife and children and their respective families. I worked with Mike at Legal Services in Detroit, Michigan. I cherish the many years our families spent Thanksgiving morning together watching the parade down Woodward Avenue. Mike was a beautiful soul who I will always love and think of fondly. May Mike rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Mike was probably the truest labor advocate I ever worked with; it was at his core. And a great guy, funny and kind. My deepest condolences to Marilyn, the kids, and all Mike´s many friends, allies, and even adversaries -- everyone will miss Mike, he was that kind of person.