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Autoworkers react to Romney statements on auto loans
DETROIT - UAW members reacted strongly to Mitt Romney's claim that "we should have let Detroit go bankrupt," when the economy and the auto industry were about to collapse. "He's trying to rewrite history and attack President Obama and the UAW for successfully saving the auto industry," said UAW President Bob King. "He is misleading voters about the president's bold and decisive rescue of the auto industry and about sacrifices made by workers. But voters deserve the truth." Read more >>>General Motors Corp. (GM) announced today that workers will receive approximately $7,000 in profit-sharing based on results of 2011 earnings. I am pleased with GM’s 2011 results and know that the dedication and hard work of UAW members at GM has contributed to GM’s 2011 results. Their efforts helped make GM a stronger company, which is benefiting customers, employees, communities and the many others who depend on the success of this auto company. Read more >>>  DETROIT NEWS: King calls on UAW to stage nationwide protests United Auto Workers President Bob King used the anniversary of the Flint sit-down strike on Friday to call for "direct action" — including nonviolent civil disobedience — to take back America from the "right-wing Republicans" and "one-percenters" he says have hijacked this democracy. Click "Read More" to access the full Article.......  NYT: Even Critics of Safety Net Increasingly Depend on It! The following Article appeared in the New York Times on Saturday February 11, 2012. Higher taxes to pay for social programs or do without, an indepth review of the economic facts and receipt of social programs by the working middle class. Click "Read More" for the full Article...... Read more >>> UAW President Bob King states that new fuel emission standards will result in increased jobs within the auto industry. Read more >>>  What Is the GimmeFIVE Program? It is an exciting new member mobilization program the UAW has developed to recruit and engage members to organize, build power and win justice for our union and community. The program simply asks our members to re-commit to the union by devoting five hours of volunteer time in the following areas: organizing, mobilizing ans political action. Each time you complete a task, you will be rewarded for your hard work with a new button. The goal is to collect all five buttons. The gimmefiveuaw.org website will help you connect with other registered members to find out about events and other ways to help you complete your hours for each category. Read more >>> Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought – and several thousand gave their lives. We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world. For the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq. For the first time in two decades, Osama bin Laden is not a threat to this country. Most of al Qaeda’s top lieutenants have been defeated. The Taliban’s momentum has been broken, and some troops in Afghanistan have begun to come home.  For more information, pictures and biographies select "Read More" and access the web page links at the bottom of the page. Read more >>>  Region 9 Director Scott Adams comments on American consumerism. Read more >>>  Scott Adams was elected director of UAW Region 9 by delegates to the UAW’s 35th Constitutional Convention in Detroit on June 16, 2010. Adams later served the local as vice president, a member of the bargaining committee and two-terms as president and chair. February 2012 Bear Facts |
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