Member Mobilization Institute Postponed

We have been busy preparing an incredible week of content for over 225 registered delegates to our upcoming Member Mobilization Institute at Black Lake!

Unfortunately, you may be aware that Northern Michigan is currently experiencing severe weather resulting in flooding throughout many areas, including the Black Lake region.

While our Walter and May Reuther Family Education Center remains operational, we are experiencing flooding in portions of the grounds in the lower areas closest to the lake.

We have been closely monitoring the situation throughout the week and have hoped that we would be able to proceed with our conference.  The Center staff have been working tirelessly to accommodate us.  Unfortunately, unpredictable factors beyond our control remain, and a nearby dam in Cheboygan, Michigan remains strained.  As of today, we cannot confidently predict whether conditions will hold steady, improve, or worsen over the coming days.

Due to these unfortunate circumstances, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to postpone our Member Mobilization Institute. 

This is a difficult choice, and we know it will result in a lot of disappointment.  But, under the advice of our UAW Health and Safety Department and others, we have determined that an abundance of caution must guide how we proceed to ensure the safety of our delegates and staff.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as possible.  At this time, please work with your local union on any union leave questions. Please be advised that Black Lake staff are currently working to cancel all flights that were booked using the provided TSI link. You may contact us at education@uaw.net if you need any further assistance.

Our hope is that this is a postponement and not a cancellation. We will follow up soon with more information.

Please keep our union family and the entire community in Northern Michigan in your thoughts during this extremely difficult time.

For more information and updates visit the Education page.