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Stop Legislation that costs taxpayers $46 billion and harms teacher pensions
Nearly five months after the Republican-controlled legislature paused their attempt to dismantle retirement savings for teachers, administrators and support staff, they’re back at it again. Corporate special interests are pushing them to slash school employees’ compensation and rob public employees of their retirement benefits. The good news is, thanks to your calls and emails, the
There’s More Than One Way to Strike
Local 2270 members Jake Guild, left, and Taylor Hoffmeyer’s four-month old daughter didn’t seem to mind the noise of the bowling alley. They were joined by Tiffany McLachlan, Betty Crawford, Jana Gilmore and (not pictured) Renee Hoffmeyer on the Local 2270 team. Local 2270 is based in Evard, Michigan. UAW Bowling Championships Feature Tough Competition,
Ford Invests $350 Million, Creates or Protects 800 Jobs, Adding New Fuel-Efficient Transmission to Michigan Plant
DEARBORN, Mich., May 19, 2017 – Ford is investing $350 million in its Livonia Transmission Plant, adding a new transmission to expand its lineup of fuel-efficient powertrains as part of the company’s plan to fortify its core automotive business. The company will create or retain 800 hourly jobs to support production of the new transmission.
UAW members man the bocce courts in Region 1
If it’s a late spring or summer Wednesday night, it’s a good bet you’ll find a group of UAW members at the Pete Petrucci courts behind the UAW Region 1 headquarters having a blast as they try to get their ball closest to the pallino. They’ve played bocce at the region for the last 40
Together We Win: UAW Helps Unemployed Win Relief Against Michigan
State Made False Fraud Allegations Against Workers The power of a state agency against one person can be daunting. But when you are a union member who has experienced attorneys fighting for justice on your behalf, the power equation changes. That’s exactly what happened in early February when attorneys representing Michigan workers, including numerous UAW
Ford Investing $1.2 Billion in Three Michigan Facilities, Further Bolstering Leadership in Trucks, SUVs, Mobility
$850 million Michigan Assembly Plant upgrade supports return of Ford Ranger, Bronco $150 million investment and 130 jobs at Romeo Engine expands capacity for engine components for several vehicles, including Ranger and Bronco $200 million investment for advanced data center in Michigan supports Ford’s expansion to an auto and mobility company and expected dramatic increase
Union front: Saving Our History – Local 174’s Restored Labor Mural Finds a New Home
After hanging in various Local 174 union halls for three quarters of a century, the Walter Speck-painted mural informally known as “Ford Riot” was water- and tobacco-smoke damaged, dulled and had significant tears. It was also homeless as the Detroit local moved its union hall in 2014 and there was little room for the 9-foot
Union Front: Lake Orion GM Plant for Autonomous Chevy Bolts
Driver or No driver, Local 5960 Workers Build Quality UAW members at Local 5960 in Lake Orion, Michigan, have been building quality vehicles for drivers for decades. Now they will build quality vehicles for cars without drivers. General Motors announced in December that its Orion Township assembly plant will build test fleet Chevrolet Bolt EVs
FCA US Expands Jeep Product Lineup; $1 Billion in New Investment and 2,000 New Jobs
Announcement is a continuation of the efforts already underway to increase production capacity in the U.S. on trucks and SUVs to match demand Confirms addition of new models to award-winning Jeep lineup – a Jeep pickup truck and the storied Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Investment includes retooling and modernization at Warren, Mich., and Toledo,
