UAW Region 2B, Local 5242 Toledo Public Schools Budget Shortfalls

Toledo Public Schools are facing serious budget shortfalls due to federal reductions to the U.S. Department of Education and subsequent state-level funding changes under the Fair School Act. In response, the district cabinet has proposed layoffs impacting Toledo Federation of Teachers (TFT) employees in an effort to address a growing budget deficit.
Notably, the leadership of UAW Local 5242 was not informed of the existence or severity of this deficit until only weeks ago, raising serious concerns about transparency, communication, and fiscal planning.
This evening, more than 270 members of Local 5242 gathered to receive an update on the latest proposal presented by the district cabinet and to stand united in defense of their jobs and public education.

UAW Region 2B, Local 2192 Lorain County Workers Vote to Authorize a Strike

Members in meeting inside local union hall standing at mic, sitting in chairs and writing at table. wearing winter coats, UAW t-shirts and winter hats.

UAW Region 2B, Local 2192 Public Sector Workers at Lorain County Jobs & Family Services in Ohio authorized a strike vote with 86% YES!

 

UAW Region 2B Local 2192 Lorain County Public Workers

Lorain County Public Workers are ready to STAND UP!

UAW Region 1D, Local 2290 Kalamazoo County Dispatch Authority Ratifies Contact at 100%

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Congratulations to UAW Region 1D, Local 2290 Kalamazoo County Dispatch Authority, ratifying their contract at 100%. The showing of solidarity that proves when our essential public sector workers stand together, they can secure a contact with the respect and recognition they deserve.

Region 1A, Local 174, Unit 347 Joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program

UAW Local 174, Unit 347 joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP). MCOP is a nonprofit community action agency dedicated to reducing poverty, improving quality of life, and promoting self-sufficiency in Monroe County, Michigan. Through a variety of services, MCOP supports individuals and families in need, focusing on housing, food security, senior services, and financial education.

Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of Region 2B UAW Local 12 Contract Ratified

UAW Lucas County 911 Dispatchers Region 2B

On Wednesday, October 8th, the Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of UAW Local 12 officially ratified its second collective bargaining agreement. Negotiations began in May, with the Bargaining Committee working tirelessly to secure fair and meaningful improvements for the membership.

Left to Right: Bargaining Stewards Krys Mangold and Chris Ruble, Chairperson Chad Eickhold, Region 2B International Representative Jason Barlow.

Multiple new improvements of contract language:

  • $1,000 Lump Sum
  • Retro pay back to July
  • 75% GWI over 3 years
  • No Increases to Health Care Premiums
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