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Blog | 25 Sep, 2017

Region 2B Leadership Conference September 17-22, 2017

15 Jun, 2017

Bottle Cap Collection

The Recreation Committee is collecting plastic bottle caps to purchase made in USA picnic tables for the new pavillion. Drop off your bottle caps at L...

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29 May, 2017

685 Retiree Chapter Officers

The UAW Local 685 Retiree Chapter election was held on May 10, 2017. Your new officers are (l-r) Mike Rankert, Vice Chair; Dana Wilson, Sgt.-At-Arms;...

Blog 25 Jun, 2021

UAW President Rory L. Gamble Announce Decision to Retire June 30

Detroit - UAW President Rory L. Gamble informed staff at noon today that he has notified the UAW International Executive Board (IEB) that he will retire at the end of June. He will serve through June 30, 2021.

Blog 19 Jun, 2021

Juneteenth message from UAW President Rory L. Gamble

The observance of Juneteenth is recognition of a profound milestone in our nation’s history.

Blog 18 Jun, 2021

Juneteenth Letter from UAW and Ford

A culture of belonging and caring for each other starts with each one of us. In honor of Juneteenth, on Friday, June 18, we are inviting you to acknowledge and celebrate an important moment in U.S. history.

Blog 18 Jun, 2021

Juneteenth: A Brief History

Juneteenth is an annual celebration on June 19 marking the end of slavery in the United States. Though the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863, freedom would not come for many enslaved African Americans until years later.

Blog 16 Jun, 2021

Detroit News - Labor Voices: The UAW is fighting for LGBTQ rights this Pride Month

By Rory L. Gamble CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS BELONG TO US ALL Look around your world these days. People are celebrating the diversity of who they are; what makes us all unique, wonderful people. For UAW members in the workplace and at home we live in a time when prejudices are no longer being tolerated, whether it is racial, ethnic, or sexual identity. We find ourselves living in a time where equality in the workplace and in our communities is valued more than it ever has.