UAW Region 2B

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Region 2B Retired Member Representatives

If you are a retired member in Indiana or Ohio and have questions or concerns, please contact your state's respective Retiree Representative.

From trade policy to health care, education to retirement security, taxes to roads and highways, politics affects our daily lives. That's why it's essential for working families to make our voices heard in local, state and national politics. And one of the most effective ways to do that is by contributing to our union's voluntary political action committee -- UAW V-CAP.

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision – and continuing the fight

Brothers and Sisters, On Monday, we celebrate the great sacrifices and life-changing contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision was one of inclusion, of nonviolence, of respecting the rights of each and every one of us and championing the fact that we are all Americans.

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The Fall 2021 Edition of Solidarity Magazine is now online!

In this issue: Welcome Home PFC Ellis Solidarity Around the Globe ZF Joins the UAW And more!

Take Action

Tell Congress: Support the Tax Credit for Union-Made Electric Vehicles made in the U.S.

The tax credit of an additional $4,500 for union-made electric vehicles made in the U.S. is a win for UAW members, unorganized autoworkers, and the entire labor movement. The provision:

Supports the high standards in wages, benefits, and safety that UAW members have bargained for in the auto industry
Incentivizes nonunion companies to stop spending millions on union busters and to allow their workers to form their unions freely
Encourages U.S. auto manufacturers to bring back jobs they offshored

UAW Blog

UAW Mourns the Loss of Geri Ochocinska, First Woman Elected Regional Director in UAW History
UAW President Ray Curry and the UAW International Executive Board announced the death Monday of former UAW Region 9 Director Geri Ochocinska. Director Ochocinska was the first woman elected as a Regional Director serving two terms from 1998 until her retirement in 2006. In 1994, Ochocinska was also the first woman to be appointed Assistant The post UAW Mourns the Loss of Geri Ochocinska, First Woman Elected Regional Director in UAW History appeared first on UAW. — Jan 17
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision – and continuing the fight
Brothers and Sisters, On Monday, we celebrate the great sacrifices and life-changing contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision was one of inclusion, of nonviolence, of respecting the rights of each and every one of us and championing the fact that we are all Americans. So on this Dr. Martin Luther The post Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision – and continuing the fight appeared first on UAW. — Jan 14
Fighting for App-Based Worker Rights
The fight to ensure that app-based workers (“gig workers”) at internet-based companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, etc. are considered employees, and not independent workers, is vitally important to the changing needs of today’s workforce, and one that UAW Region 9A has been proud to take part of in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. With The post Fighting for App-Based Worker Rights appeared first on UAW. — Jan 11
Workers at Cultural Institutions – Breaking New Ground
UAW Local 2110 based in New York City is breaking new ground organizing workers at cultural institutions across the Region. Like all workers, we are fighting for fair wages, benefits, work and life balance and respect at work. To date, workers at these Institutions have voted overwhelmingly to join our union. The New Museum of The post Workers at Cultural Institutions – Breaking New Ground appeared first on UAW. — Jan 11
Manufacturing Round Table
In 2018, Director Brakeman established a Manufacturing Round Table allowing the opportunity for local presidents and their appointees to share ideal for taking on manufacturing challenges throughout the region. Recent US supply chain disruptions have taught us of the critical need to expand our manufacturing base by reducing our dependence on foreign suppliers. The shared The post Manufacturing Round Table appeared first on UAW. — Jan 11

Recent News

A New Year of Opportunity

Admin on Thursday, January 6 - 1:02pm

My Sisters and Brothers, I want to begin this first message of 2022 with a deep sentiment of gratitude for our union and for all the hard work, dedication, and fortitude our UAW family showed this past year. We had many challenges to face together, and I watched this membership rise to each one of them and support one another, as we always do.

Disaster Relief for Kentucky UAW Members

amy.richardson on Friday, December 17 2021 - 10:19am

As you may know, parts of Kentucky were devasted with a F3 tornado on December 11, 2021.
This tragedy has affected many of our UAW brothers and sisters, even damaging a UAWrepresented
worksite in Kentucky.

UAW Region 2B Ohio CAP Councils endorse Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate

amy.richardson on Wednesday, December 15 2021 - 3:01pm

“The UAW is proud to endorse Tim Ryan to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate,” said UAW Region 2B Director Wayne Blanchard. “Tim has always stood alongside us, fighting against the outsourcing and unfair trade deals that have devastated our communities, working to take on China and ensure that the next generation of electric vehicles are made here in Ohio, and pushing for fair wages and benefits, and dignity on the job for all working people. As our next senator, Ohioans can trust Tim to continue to be a champion for workers all across our state.”

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Upcoming Events

Jan

04

UAW Online Academy-Building Our Union

(All day)
Jan

17

AFL-CIO's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil & Human Rights Conference

(All day)
Jan

27

Region 2B Effective Educator Training

(All day)
Jan

29

62nd Annual Region 2B Bowling Tournament

(All day)
Jan

31

Region 2B Women in Leadership Roundtable

1:00pm to 4:00pm

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