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The latest edition of the 897 Press!

 Check out the newest edition of the 897 Press!

Come Check out the latest Edition of the 897 Press!

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:

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

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:

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)

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

On June 26, 2018 UAW Local 897 received a Truck & Trailer from the UAW-Ford National Community Service Department to go out in the community to build wheelchair ramps. President Dale Rogers worked hard to get this program in Buffalo.