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While many of us across UAW Region 9 are indoors riding out the snowstorms hitting our areas, let’s take a moment to recognize the members who don’t have that option.
A huge thank you to the hardworking members of UAW Local 204, 1612, 2326, and 2327 who are out in the elements—clearing roads, keeping essential services moving, and protecting our communities.
This is solidarity in action. This is what union strength looks like. Stay safe and know that Region 9 stands with you.
Thank you to our UAW family across the state who have been out there working long hours to clear the roads and keep our communities moving.
Your hard work—often done in tough, dangerous conditions—helps make travel safer for everyone, including our brothers and sisters across UAW Region 1-D.
National Organization of Legal Service Workers (NOLSW) UAW Region 6, Local 2320 members in Oregon were on the picket line earlier this week for their lunchtime practice picket after unanimously authorizing to strike. Members are fighting for their dignity, respect, and for a job that is sustainable.
Nearly 140 union workers from Lorain County Job and Family Services went on strike Wednesday morning after months of negotiation with county management failed to produce a new contract. Please see Dave O’Brien, February 18, 2026, article in the Chronicle “Lorain County JFS workers strike over wages, costs of healthcare, staffing” for more information.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is laying off 33 employees amid a growing $13 million budget deficit, triggering renewed tensions with its unionized workforce and raising concerns about the impact of cuts on curatorial and scholarly positions. Please see Sarah Cascone ArtNet News Article dated January 30, 2026 for additional information.
Black Women’s stories are rooted in authentic lived experiences, real stories of leadership, organizing, and collective power.
This month, we are amplifying the stories and voices of bold, black leaders within the UAW labor movement, both past and present. Starting with International UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock.
Born for a life of service, as demonstrated by her entire UAW career, her need to make a difference and represent the constituency has always been at the forefront of her drive to serve. Her journey began at the (then-Chrysler) Detroit Axle Plant (Local 961) in 1994, where she served on multiple committees before being elected Treasurer, and then Financial Secretary. She served as a member of the Bargaining Committee, and as a three-time elected Committeeperson, with the third term serving as Shop Chair. She was an elected delegate to the Constitutional Convention for the Marysville Axle Plant. As a Health & Safety Representative, she fought hard for the membership, filing OSHA charges that placed the company into the Severe Violators Enforcement Program.
As an experienced financial officer and a fierce protector of the interests of UAW members, she ran for the office of International UAW Secretary-Treasurer. In 2022, she made history when the membership elected her to the office of UAW Secretary-Treasurer in the first direct election for the International Executive Board. Her assignments include directing the: Accounting, Auditing, Auto/Labor Leader Insurance and Internal Audit, Benefits/Pensions, Facilities, IT, Investments, Membership, Purchasing, Strike Assistance, Travel and Events, Union Building Corp, Women’s, and the Technical, Office, and Professional (TOP) Departments.
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WORKERS AT LORAIN COUNTY JOBS AND FAMILY SERVICES SET FEBRUARY 18 STRIKE DEADLINE AFTER COUNTY FAILS TO OFFER FAIR DEAL
After authorizing a strike earlier this year by 86%, on Tuesday, UAW Local 2192 members at Lorain County Job and Family Services announced a February 18 strike deadline for the County to agree to a fair deal for the 144 workers. Workers who administer Ohio Works First, SNAP, Medicaid, childcare assistance, child support referrals, and other essential public services are demanding fairer wages that bring their pay up to the County average that would address staffing shortages, recruitment and excessively high turnover challenges.
“Lorain County has misplaced priorities,” said Candace MacIntosh, a JFS Investigator. “They’re bringing in six-figure salaried positions while claiming to have no funds for fair wages at our agency — an agency our community depends on. I just came back from maternity leave and have to keep my newborn son off the County healthcare because it’s far too expensive. Instead, he is on Medicaid, the same program we administer. We’re authorizing benefits for other people while struggling ourselves.”
During the current union contract, workers like Candace MacIntosh saw a 50% increase in health care premiums. JFS workers are also paid less than other county agencies – as the County claims there’s not enough funding for the employees to earn a livable wage. Meanwhile, they have enough money in the budget to increase the number of six-figure salary management positions by 142% over five years – from 65 upper management positions to 157 roles making over $100,000. In the same period, the workforce has experienced 65% turnover due to being underpaid and overworked.
“Lorain County Commissioners are letting JFS workers fall behind,” said UAW Region 2B Director Dave Green. “Workers are skipping their bills and dropping their health care — it ain’t right. Meanwhile, the County is hiring dozens of upper management positions and giving them six figure salaries. So where are Lorain County’s priorities? They’re in the toilet. All we’ve heard are crickets from their side. They aren’t bringing anything back to the table and are forcing our hand. So, we’re gonna play that hand — and we are gonna win, because we’re stronger together.”
Lorain County JFS employees have been working with an expired union contract since September 2025. UAW Local 2192 members have met with the County over several bargaining sessions until reaching an impasse in December, when a fact-finding hearing was conducted by a neutral, state-mandated dispute resolution process.
In January, the County voted down the fact-finder report’s findings. By rejecting the fact-finding process – which is uncommon – and failing to offer a new proposal in return, the County is leaving county workers with no option but to strike by February 18 as a last resort.
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