V-CAP retirees do their part

02.03.2008

WASHINGTON – This year’s V-CAP Drive Award went to UAW members of Region 5 who contributed over $1 million to the union’s Voluntary Community Action Program. Region 5 Director Jim Wells accepted the award and acknowledged the members’ commitment to helping further the union’s political agenda.

Photo by Rick Reinhard

Dick Long, who directs the UAW’s National CAP Program, told delegates that their retired brothers and sisters are doing their part as well. In 2002, the retiree councils requested V-CAP check-off. That first year, they raised $4,000, and donations have increased dramatically since. Last year, UAW retirees contributed $853,000 to the program. The retired workers in attendance received a standing ovation.