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Michigan Legislative Update: VOTING SUPPRESSION disguised as VOTER SECURITY, Flint Water Crisis and more
Welcome to the new Michigan Legislative Update Newsletter brought to you by Michigan UAW-CAP. The Community Action Program (CAP) of the UAW is the union’s non-partisan political arm. CAP educates members, both active and retired, on political issues that affect them and their families. Learn more about UAW-CAP, here. Voting suppression disguised as voter security The post Michigan Legislative Update: VOTING SUPPRESSION disguised as VOTER SECURITY, Flint Water Crisis and more appeared first on UAW. — Jul 10
UAW Statement on Volvo Truck Strike Vote
Striking Volvo Truck workers voted down a tentative agreement Friday, July 9, 2021. The strike will continue. The elected UAW Local 2069 Bargaining Committee will continue to work to negotiate a fair contract that reflects the value of this hardworking membership. We appreciate the solidarity and support of the community as we continue to walk The post UAW Statement on Volvo Truck Strike Vote appeared first on UAW. — Jul 9
Joint Statement From UAW President Ray Curry and UAW Vice President Terry Dittes Director of the UAW General Motors Department on USTR Progress Towards Addressing Rights Abuses at GM Silao
“For decades, Mexican workers’ voices have been suppressed by a dysfunctional and corrupt labor law system. In too many cases, employers have coordinated with anti-democratic unions to create “protection” contracts that impose draconian wages and labor conditions on workers. These practices have depressed Mexican workers’ wages, benefits, and working conditions. Mexican autoworkers earn a fraction The post Joint Statement From UAW President Ray Curry and UAW Vice President Terry Dittes Director of the UAW General Motors Department on USTR Progress Towards Addressing Rights Abuses at GM Silao appeared first on UAW. — Jul 9
The 2020 UAW LUCA Excellence in Communications Contests results are in!
Last week the 2020 UAW LUCA Excellence in Communications Contests Awards Show took place. The list of winners and judges’ comments are available here. Founded in 1978, UAW-LUCA helps UAW local unions produce top-quality, effective communications. UAW-LUCA provides information, training and communications materials for the union’s locals across the U.S., as well as in Canada The post The 2020 UAW LUCA Excellence in Communications Contests results are in! appeared first on UAW. — Jul 6
Celebrate America, Buy American
Whether you’re hosting the 4th of July cookout, or just bringing a bag of chips, be sure your supplies are union-made! Check out the video below for a list of union-made products to kick off the holiday celebration: The post Celebrate America, Buy American appeared first on UAW. — Jul 2