The UAW International Executive Board (IEB) voted on December 5 to merge the states represented by UAW Region 5 between UAW Regions 4 and 8. This merger became effective today, February 28, 2020.
States have been apportioned between Region 4 and 8 in the following way:
President Rory L. Gamble: “Owen Bieber’s death is a loss for our union and all working people. He was a man of incredible leadership. He was not afraid of tough battles or taking a stand on controversial issues, ” said UAW president Rory L. Gamble. “He was not only a devoted trade unionist but a social activist whose impact was felt around the world. Whether it was his support to end apartheid in South Africa or in Poland, Owen stood on the right side of history for the nation and the world. ”
Flint Truck and AC Spark Plug Veteran to Lead UAW in 73 MI Counties - FLINT - Michigan Delegates from UAW locals in 73 counties met in Flint today to select a successor to long-time Regional Director Gerald Kariem, who became a UAW Vice President in January.
223 Members Vote to Organize
DETROIT -- Two hundred twenty three public defenders at the Defender Association of Philadelphia voted Monday to join the UAW International Union.
UAW Local 1311 went out on strike 9/9/2019 at 12:01am against Langeloth Metallurgical Company located in a small Western PA town. The community support of Langeloth PA and other surrounding towns have been amazing to this day. The members of 1311 have been standing strong since day one and continue to stay strong. As of February 10, 2020 this strike continues.
Please click on link below for Letter of Support from Director Binz:
“Through collective bargaining UAW members were able to bargain profit-sharing to adequately reflect their role in FCA US’ profitability. UAW FCA members make some of the best-selling quality products in America. Today’s eligible profit sharing amount of $7,280 per member, reflects that hard work, dedication and product success.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the keynote speaker on the final day of the 2020 UAW Community Action Program (CAP) Conference, quoted Walter Reuther as saying, “We can make America the image of what it really stands for.”
