The start of school is an important time for kids and having the materials they need to succeed makes all the difference. Thanks to UAW Local 2250 members at General Motors’ Wentzville, Missouri, Assembly Plant, hundreds of kids who might not otherwise have had those materials will be all set this year. Over the summer, local 2250’s Community Service Committee collected supplies and cash, and worked with the United Way and other community organizations to provide 300 school backpacks to area school children. Each pack was filled with loads of essentials, including pencils, paper, pencil pouch, notebook, paint, pocket folder, ...
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UAW Local 2250 members have something to be very proud of: the General Motors Wentzville, Missouri plant workers build 2015 Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year. The award was announced this week and it recognizes the best “all-new or significantly updated trucks and vans for the upcoming model year.” It competed against nine other vehicles and was the hands down winner. UAW Local 2250 Chairman Mike Bullock notes, “Our members are very proud of this vehicle. We’re moving to add a third shift and probably another thousand jobs as sales of the Colorado increase. This is good for everyone and ...
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