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2024 New Member Issue of Solidarity Magazine Is Now Online!

If you’re a new member of the UAW, the New Member issue of Solidarity magazine will help give you a better understanding of how our organization f

Spring 2023 Solidarity Magazine is online!

The Big 3 Special Issue of Solidarity Magazine is now online!

2018 Trunk or Treat LU 686

UAW Local 686 Civil and Human Rights Committee hosted their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat on October 21.  Trunk or Treat events have been gaining popularity around the country as a safe alternative for trick or treating.  Members parked their decorated cars in the UAW Local 686 Union Halls parking lot and handed out candy to children who were dressed up for the event. 

2018 Veterans 5K Run WNY

The morning of November 3 was cold and raining, but you could feel the warmth from the hearts of the runners when Jeff Binz, UAW Region 9 Director, sounded the horn to start the 5k run.  Over 100 runners between the ages of 11 and 84 braved the elements to participate in this year’s 19th Annual UAW Region 9 Veteran’s Appreciation Run in Lockport, NY.  Many of the runners participate in this run every year, and each of them have their own special story for running.

Regional Letters of Support-GM

Please see attached letter from Director Jef Binz requesting letters be sent to GM in support of our UAW Brothers and Sisters.

TO: All PA & NJ Local Union Presidents Greetings:

As I am sure you have heard via media reports over the last few weeks, General Motors plans so cease production at its Lordstown, Ohio and Hamtramck, Michigan plants. This announcement will also affect employment at the following facilities:

AFL-CIO State of the Union's Podcast: What's Wrong With GM?

In a special episode, AFL-CIO's Julie and Tim discuss plant closures at General Motors with longtime autoworker Brad Markell.

Retirees' UAW 677 Meeting Info/Webpage Link

00 with a snack and drink, and every second Wednesday for our monthly business meeting. I ask you to read the CHAIRMAN”S LETTER.to help keep you up to date with the latest happenings.     http://uaw677retiree.org/               Please click on link to Retiree UAW 677 Webpage for full info:

2018 Tom Fricano Scholarship Winners/Region 9

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are pleased to announce the  (3) winners of the 2018 UAW Region 9/Tom Fricano Scholarship.

Reet Patel, Daughter Tushar Patel, member of Local 8888 (New Jersey State Winner)

Peyton Popard, Granddaugher of Donald Wells, retired member of local 897 (New York State Winner)

Mikayla Feldbauer, Daughter of Barbara Feldbauer, member of local 3400 ( Pennsylvania Winner)

Veterans Committee Hot Dog Roast- Batavia, NY 2018

On August 2, 2018 Region 9 Veterans Committee along with volunteers from WNY locals held a Hot Dog Roast at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Batavia, NY.  Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to serve our Veterans and appreciation and gratitude to all the Veterans who served and protected the USA!

Please click on photo below to view album - Photos by Jessie Jesson LU 686

Video Contest: Four $5000 cash prizes for videos about the future you want!

Care about jobs and the future of your community? Angry about sweatshops and the exploitation of children? Resolute that looking for the union label is as important today as it was 40 years ago? Think our country does best when we invest in ourselves?