Union Progress Uaw Local 14 Members 2019 Strike

UNION PROGRESS Official Publication, Local 14, UAW

DECEMBER 31, 2019 UAW LOCAL 14 MEMBERS 2019 STRIKE

Dave Dettman & Lynn Brooks 2019 Strike Bob & Cheryl Cleevely Denee Young-Ivey, Kimberly Ball, Wendy, Driver, Cathy Lightfoot, Jeff Bassler, Jeff Cochran

Rain or Shine We Held the Line - From sunburn to hand-warmers, from day to night, we’ve experienced many different types of conditions but in the end, we lasted one day longer than them!

Theresa Regalado, Sherry Hobson & Kevin Keisha Byrd and Henderson Sparks Raquel Regalado and Chance Spencer Leroy Gallagher PAGE 2 UNION PROGRESS DECEMBER 31, 2019 FINANCIAL SECRETARY From The On behalf of myself and the STRIKE REPORT President’s Desk entire Committee, Let me take the time to thank the we want to wish By: Dennis Earl membership and everyone that was you all a safe and involved with the Local 14 Strike of Happy Holiday 2019. It wouldn’t have been possible season. I would without your hard work and dedication. once again like to The strike also gave us time to learn more welcome every- about each other, personally. Our job in Shop Chairman one that trans- the plant never gives us the time to get to Jeff King ferred from other know one another. You never know what facilities to Toledo in recent months and another person is going through at home. recognize and thank the members that I had a member tell me he worked in the have recently or will soon retire. The plant for 42 years and never had a chance committee and I wish you well. to know his co-workers. Sue Rodgers This has been a trying year for the UAW, The support from the community during both locally and internationally. The Transparency in this job is very important the strike was overwhelming and seemed strike took a toll on all of us, but I am to me and the full membership, whether unending. I have posted in this paper, Dennis Earl proud of how our membership responded you come to a union meeting or not. This a list of local businesses that supported to this adversity. I believe that we all is why I have wrote a monthly newsletter Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to us during the strike. The next time you came through stronger and more united ever since I was voted into this position. all. I know this time of year can be hectic choose to use a business, maybe you than ever. If you would like me to include more but please take time to slow down and can patronize one of our supporters. A detailed information in this letter please enjoy your family and friends. That is the thank you card was sent to everyone that This year I was selected to be one of the let me know. most important thing we have in this life. supported Local 14 after the strike was Top Negotiators for our 2019 National Enjoy the holiday you earned it. over. Agreement. It was an honor and a Working on the floor with other members This has been a historic year for all of us. privilege to be one of the few people from has taught me to never forget where you I would like to also thank the membership The membership came together in a big Local 14 to ever have this experience. I came from, no matter how far life takes for approving IUnion text messaging. way and really took care of one another. learned a lot about the process while also you. I would like to thank you once Basically this is a mass text sent to That is what a union is all about and it was bringing our voice to the main table. again for your precious support and hope the full active membership of current great to see it in action. Remember this as While in Detroit, I witnessed the lengths that you would keep supporting me as and upcoming events. It’s the same as we get into the routine of work. We should that management will go to divide the such in the future as well. sending one text message but you are be helping and supporting one another, we membership. They dangled work to one sending it from a computer to a large can only win when we watch out for one of the Top Negotiators whose plant had Wishing you and your family a Merry group, at one time. It only takes a few another and speak with one voice. been unallocated in an attempt to get him Christmas and Happy New Year, enjoy minutes to compose the message and you to break with the negotiation team. It was your time off with your family!! As in all collective bargaining we never can add attachments in PDF form. This to that Chairman’s credit that he held firm get everything we want. This however is was very productive during the strike, with the team, but it was an example of In Solidarity, the first contract since I started working we informed nearly 1500 members of whipsawing at its ugliest. Sue Rodgers at General Motors where we did not give scheduled voting and other events during UAW Local anything back. My biggest disappointment the strike, without making a phone call. Once again, I want to thank the many Financial Secretary was the fact that General Motors refused I will continue to work at bringing Local members that sent messages or called to to bargain for the retirees. They are what 14 into more modern times. show their support for me while I was in built that company. The laws put all the Detroit. This meant more to me than I can power in the hands of the companies when ever put into words. All I can say is that it comes to retirees. That is why it is very BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORTED the membership of the Powertrain Unit important to only support union friendly ARE the best people in the world. LOCAL 14 DURING THE STRIKE politicians. Since 1970, union power has There is still work to be done, here been eroded by laws that favor big money at home, with our Local Negotiation. Wheelin On The Rocks Greg’s Grill Toledo Police Patrolman’s Assoc. and corporations. Please take the time to We had nearly 1000 demands and the Sidelines Garcia’s Teamsters Local 20 lobby your representatives on issues that We Be Ribs HR&E Masonry LLC Paula Hicks Hudson bargaining team is working hard to make are important to the middle class and our Outback Steakhouse House of Meats CWA Local 4319 sure we have a fair local agreement that Ali’s Meat Market Fresh Thyme UAW Local 2209 way of life. Ginos Pizza Ed Schmidt GMC Glen Cook Candidate Dist 3 addresses those demands. We appreciate Lil Shebas Bar and Grill Mail Pouch Saloon Erie United Methodist Church I am looking forward to representing this your support as we continue to work Marcos Pizza Mama’s Kitchen UAW Local 3000 J-Cup Pizza Dandinos Pizza Local 1700 local in the upcoming year. Please, if you through this process. Smitty’s Automotive Carmel’s Mexican Restaurant American Income Life Ins. have any concerns or ideas stop by and see 5 Pints Bar and Grill Pizza Hut USW Local 169 The membership should feel very proud Yahalla Restaurant Papa Johns Women of Steel me, my door is always open. This is your Poppy’s Restaurant A&D Auto Parts Glaze’Em Gourmet Funnel Cakes local, get involved and let’s keep this a about the charitable donations that were Los Toros Catering Barrera Kustom Paints-Rob Barrera UAW Local 5242 vibrant and growing union. made to Toys for Tots and The Old Rose Tree Service Pollicks Lawn/Landscape- Tom Pollick Michigan State Utility Workers Council Kilgus Meats Coal & Woodburner Shop Islamic School of Greater Toledo Newsboys. Every year we show that we Gerths Deli-Temperance, MI Glass City Federal Credit Union ILWU Local 5 In Solidarity, care by helping these charities raise funds Bambinos Pizza Keystone Press Painters District Council No. 30 Monnettes Market Klosterman Baking Co. AFSCME-Toledo Prison Employees Dennis Earl during the holiday season. Perrysburg Auto Mall A-Drain Pluming LLC UAW Local 600 UAW Local 14 President I look forward to another great year for C & J Automotive Toledo Harley Boyz & Girlz UAW Local 723 our membership in Toledo. Bakery Unlimited Libbey Glass UAW Local 387 Kaslly’s Kitchen Senator Sherrod Brown & Staff Local 55-Iron Workers Hooters Board of Lucas Co. Commissioners UAW Local 723 Jeff King, Twin Peaks City of Toledo Dept. of Law OAPSE Wild Wings and Things UAW Local 12 Membership Sylvania Bus Garage Shop Chairman, Ideal Hot Dog UAW Local 12 Brown Project IBEW Local 8 Local 14 Powertrain Unit Sidon Lebanese Grill UAW Local 12 KUKA Production UAW Local 889 Rudy’s Hot Dog UAW Local 2213 Nurses USW Local 912 Tim Hortons UFCW Local 75 UAW Local 1435 FCA Jeds United Way UAW Local 372 Monica’s Bakery Luna Pier Baptist Church Local 14 Retirees Holey Toledough United Steel Workers Don’s Donuts APWU Local 170 DECEMBER 31, 2019 UNION PROGRESS PAGE 3 The Eddie Report Edd McNulty Our Mascot Local 14 Vice President CAP Committee Chairperson Tony Totty Every good sports team has a mascot. The word ‘mascot’ originates from the French term ‘Marcotte’ which means lucky charm. This was used to describe anything that brought luck to a household. The word was first recorded in 1867 and popularized by a French composer Edmond Audran who wrote the opera La mascotte, performed in December 1880. During the strike we had our very own mascot. He held the line every day with us and was compensated with food. Towards the end of the Edd McNulty strike he probably acquired a few health I wish to thank everyone that came ailments but after a few months of a strict together for our strike against GM, the diet we hope he’s alright. community, retirees and local unions that visited our picket line, or donated food etc., and to our membership who came together. Our Education Committee Local and Unit did an excellent job in the class they taught. Down the road everyone should have the opportunity to attend union classes. Don’t forget your safety shoes, there is a store in Toledo as well as the truck. We at Powertrain welcome everyone coming to Toledo. It is a great place to work because of its union employees. A point to ponder. 13,000+ UAW members didn’t vote on the National Agreement. A NO vote is a NO show. Not voting does not count as a yes vote. It is very sad that the UAW didn’t do anything for retirees in this agreement. I hope the retirees let UAW in Detroit know how they feel. If you know any retirees thank them because they started the foundation for our union. It’s up to us to build a better union on that foundation. I also need help! GM has received a charge against them for old age discrimination. If you know anyone receiving social security benefits and was denied S & A pay or had to pay money back. Please contact me. This issue was not addressed in the National Agreement. If you are out and see a Veteran, thank them, they helped protect our way of life. Please keep God in Christmas. In Solidarity, Eddie PAGE 4 UNION PROGRESS DECEMBER 31, 2019

Many union activists felt that the strike Community Action The Fight for would help revive the UAW which St. Mary Central Catholic has struggled in recent years. Union During the Strike High School Visit As we’re all aware, during the beginning Our Future participation has been on the wane for Tony Totty, CAP Director of the strike General Motors stopped our By Chrissy Horvath decades, its decline paved by “right to healthcare abruptly even though we have work” laws passed by Republican state During our strike I had the opportunity UAW Local 14 over an 80-year relationship with this legislatures that have chipped away at to visit St. Mary’s in Sandusky, a school Women’s Committee Chair company. Without our concessions in 2009 unions’ strength and has succeeded at Local 14 member Julie West’s son attends. and the labor we provide they wouldn’t be demonizing them. His teacher wanted someone from the in business. This illustrated what we were union to come explain about the strike up against, but we had forces on our side. This has been extraordinary in terms and unions in general for his tenth-grade We had our solidarity, community support of the educating process amongst our class. It was an honor and a privilege that and the support of SOME politicians. We membership. Watching us UAW workers she asked me! I put together a power point often say we support those who support fight back against the company was abit and brought a lot of candy (union made) to us. We are a proud, capable union that of an eye opener for many people, because encourage participation. Julie and I went doesn’t normally ask for help but when they didn’t realize the power we have as to the school on a Friday afternoon. We we do it means we really need it. Many labor when we withhold labor. In social talked about how unions ended child labor of our City Council members along with movements, you see waves of working- in the country. I showed slides of workers the Toledo Mayor, County Commissioners, class activity as people learn from each their age and younger. That could’ve been State Representatives and U.S. House other. them without unions. The class could Representatives came out to support us. relate to the issues because of the former We have two U.S. Senators that represent October 25th, 2019 was a day in American Many Americans feel powerless in the face General Motors facility that was turned the State of Ohio, one stayed silent and the automotive history that reawakened a of big corporation’s interests. This sacrifice into a Delphi facility, then was sold to other one took to the Senate floor to plead spirit among many of us UAW members. wasn’t just for us to win what we felt we KBI and then closed. When I asked the our case. Sherrod Brown talked about how It demonstrated what it means to take deserved, it was to help set the standards students if they knew anyone who worked unreasonable General Motors was being collective action. Calling a strike is a for all of working-class Americans. This at the facility, hands started to go up. We and how wrong they were for taking away deeply difficult decision and always a is a story that is being played out through talked about who they were and what they our healthcare. He talked about a local measure of last resort. The fight for our corporate America, and we were drawing a did after the plant closed. We then had a 14 members child specifically and how it future, was a win for dignity, for nearly line in the sand because we could. discussion on what contributes to a plant adversely affected our family’s. Shortly 50,000 UAW members who have delivered closing and what we could do to prevent after that public shaming our healthcare record-breaking profits to the company in There is definitely strength in numbers, the them in the future. was restored. This is the kind of support recent years. obvious fact about collective action. We we look for in our politicians when we won some considerable gains in this latest I was impressed with their ability to endorse them. Senator Brown visited us We had bold demands of stopping round of bargaining, including better wages understand complex issues. The teacher on the strike line to visit our members outsourcing, ending a two-tiered wage for new hires, a path to full-time status for asked me to come back in the spring for and Chesney Paulson, the child he talked system, affordable health care, a share of temporary workers and no changes to our another class, I’m looking forward to it! about on the senate floor. That wasn’t all, profits, and a defined path to permanent health care contribution, currently at 3% Hopefully we can develop relationships his aides were in constant contact with us employment for temporary workers. We and far lower than the average for other like this here in Toledo as well. There every week and made frequent visits to were standing up for “what is right”, we private-sector workers. shouldn’t be a single student that leaves our the hall. One of the things that made our sacrificed for what we felt we deserved. schools locally not knowing who we are strike difficult was international pressure With the strike ending after 40 days, it was I think everyone can use a reminder that and what we’re about. We contribute to the from bad trade deals. Senator Brown the longest nationwide strike the UAW has every one of us are the union. Our fight for tax base that helps supply their education, has proposed trade legislation that favors had at General Motors since 1970, when a better contract with General Motors was we should let them know the benefits of American manufacturing. General Motors workers struck for 67 days. The company’s in many ways a throwback to the decades good paying union jobs along with the pays its Mexican workforce $2.20 an hour. decision to cut off our health insurance when large numbers of autoworkers dignity of work. There are many ways our Even though we are only five percent of while we were on strike without sufficient regularly shut down production at factories union took advantage of the opportunities the cost of a vehicle that doesn’t prevent warning, had deepened our resolve, the for better contracts. We the UAW are a the strike provided, I’m glad Julie and I corporate greed to take hold of General UAW, to keep on fighting until we win. I union rich in history and heritage with a were given the chance to plant seeds with Motors decision makers. Going forward think at that point everybody realized how powerful influence over today’s agenda for our future leaders. we shouldn’t look at party affiliation to serious this has gotten. all of America’s working-class people. In Solidarity, choose a candidate, we should look at Tony Totty if they were with us or against us in our time of need. We should look at their voting records, proposed legislation, and actions not words. Xavier Carrigan set up a city-wide food drive that helped our members hold the line. He’s not an elected official but he’ll be running for the 5th congressional district of Ohio in 2020. He’s a true embodiment of what we look for in support, we won’t forget his and many other’s actions! DECEMBER 31, 2019 UNION PROGRESS PAGE 5 35th annual Civil and Lesson three: Companies will always put — Sista in the Brotherhood- about a Veterans report for profit before people.” Unless forced not to” woman named Dawn Jones her first day Human Rights Conference Even if working conditions are unsafe or on a construction job with men. How they Union Progress August 26 -30th 2019 deadly. We talked about the time span of treated her because they felt it was a man’s Hello Brother and Sisters, “Forward…the Only the 1800s up to the most recent time of job and one of their sons could have had this I would like to speak to you about the Direction to Freedom” 2015, 2017 and now. job if it wasn’t for her being hired. How she exciting and humbling experience I had Lesson one: We must always remember —1860 Pemberton Mill collapse kills 145 was treated unfairly and called names. But serving on the Veterans Committee. that we are a nation of immigrants and workers actually she came highly recommended to We traveled to the VA Ohio Veterans our union would not exist if immigrants the boss because she was great at what and —1911 146 workers die at triangle shirt Home in Sandusky, OH. This home was and non-immigrant alike had not fought in how she worked and determined to make it waist fire in New York City founded in 1883 for Civil War Veterans. solidarity for the rights we cherish today. in spite of. We held a BBQ cookout alongside UAW A core value of our union is that it does —2015 Letasha Irby A mother of two — Green Book- this movie was about Dr. Locals 1005, 1435 and Local 211 for not matter where you are from, whether who has worked at Lear’s plant in Selma, Don Shirley a world class pianist in the the veterans currently living there. We you are skilled or unskilled, if you are a Alabama since 2006 said “we have done need of a driver and protection. Shirley fed approximately 75 men and women woman or man, or what race you identify dangerous work at a low pay for years and recruits Tony-Lip A tough talking bouncer who proudly served this country. It was with. You are entitled to join together with that her coworkers have to take meds now from the Bronx. Despite their differences, a wonderful event with all the veterans your coworkers to improve your wages and to treat asthma for breathing and things at the two men develop a bond and lasting conversations, smiles and happiness on working conditions. We fight for everyone, work that no one should have.” friendship while confronting racism and their faces. This was a beautiful sight to not just ourselves. We must remember the —2015-2017 James Martin is on temporary danger in an area of segregation. see. I would also like to see more of our bread box is connected to the ballot box, total disability from Fuyao glass plant in ***Some best practices for multicultural members come out and support this event vote and encourage others to do so. Marin Ohio. Suffering from diminished awareness: in 2020. Lesson two: recognize sacrifices made by lung capacity caused by working with 1) If you think it may be improper don’t In Solidarity, others before you, such as: Ida Breiman -17 isocyanate glues and primer. Powerful do it! Rich Corbitt year old strike supporter gun down by shop chemicals which are known to cause 2) When a person tells you that you hurt owner. asthma and other breathing problems. or offend them you don’t get to decide that Lesson four: we learned about multicultural Jonas Smolskas-27 year old attacked by an you didn’t! awareness and racism angry mob for wearing a union pen. 3) Words matter, make sure you always John Bielak- Auto worker beaten and bullet —Racism is a belief that one’s race is respectful. ridden body found in a ditch 10 miles from superior to or than another race, or the 4) It is not about being “Politically Correct” Monroe, Michigan practice of treating a person or a group of it’s about being Civil. people differently on the basis of their race. 5) Don’t say “You’re too sensitive” Fannie Sellins- Union organizer & ** We watched three movies that I urge 6) Don’t hide behind color-blindness negotiator for 400 women locked out of ALL to watch. But here is a briefing: * In conclusion, I had an awesome time and a garment factory. She was shot twice in met lots of wonderful people. Learning is the face and skull smashed with a shovel. — The Canary affect -1492 the legacy power and once you know better, you can She was a widow and left four children to that Christopher Columbus discovered do better! I also managed to keep up on grieve her death. She was also known as America. This movie talked about the my giving of blood by being a donor. This the angel of mercy. genocide and American Indians and why time it was done at Black Lake by Versiti the name “Redskins” is offensive and Gerry Horgan-34 year old chief Union Blood Center of Michigan. I never heard of shouldn’t be used. I learned also that the Steward. Struck on the picket line by them....the more you learn, the more lives childhood song one little, too little, three car driven by a scab daughter of a plant you might save. little Indians song is wrong to sing because manager. Jerry died the next day and is the of its meaning. Many Indians, children Thank you, Marlise O’Neal reason we support in solidarity and wear included were hung, burned and scalped red shirts on Wednesday. (Redskins). PAGE 6 UNION PROGRESS DECEMBER 31, 2019 UAW EDUCATION even more support as well as the potential paying their fair share in union dues or fees, for improving our collective bargaining without repercussion. “Right-to-Work” COMMITTEE COMBINED agreement. Laws are often framed as being pro-worker, LOCAL AND UNIT REPORT but they are really anti-worker. They are It was also discussed within the workshop meant to erode workplace security and First and foremost, the Education that we might find a better way to eliminate organized worker unions. What Committee would like to thank the communicate or somewhere to place this means for us is that we must do what membership and leadership alike for their common information. Local 14 has is right and make sure that we are active in support. It was your support, as the ultimate implemented a better communication our voting as stated in Article 41 Section 3 body, that made it possible for attendees of system for the membership called IUnion. of our Constitution. the enhanced education training in April This system sends a mass text to Local to facilitate the UAW 101 workshop. With 14 members who have provided their In closing, we of the Education Committee our certified educators – Lenette Holden, number. A request was recently made, are committed to doing our duty in Dawnya Ferdinandsen, Melissa Bailey, and now reflected, on uawlocal14.org educating our members as prescribed in the Arthur Espinosa, Donald Modrynski, and page. The page now shows information Constitution – Article 27, Section 5 – “…to myself. We also had facilitators from of our 10 standing committees that every promote all branches of education affecting the committee like Jamele Walker, Tony Local are required to have as prescribed in the welfare of the individual members, the Totty, Jim McGill, Kim Shrader, and our Article 44 of the UAW Constitution. We Local Union, the International Union, and newest member Joyce “Shugar” Hereford made the request in the hope that this will the labor movement…” We again thank help with the classes. Local 14 was one put more information in the hands of our the 241 Brothers and Sisters who chose of the only locals within the GM UAW membership. Should any question arise, to be part of the UAW101 workshop and family that held workshops to educate the the proper Committee can be contacted and appreciated all of your feedback. This membership during the strike. During the lessen the questions placed on Facebook information has been sent up to our Regional training we found that the working class is for websites or contact phone numbers. Leader, Amy Richardson. We now look moving through a very unique time as the As well, this would allow you to become to you again to see what workshops you strike has shown us that there is a cultural active in a Committee of your calling would like to hold, as we work with our change where unions are concerned. should you choose. With our membership leadership in the logistics on holding future being diverse and multifaceted this should educational workshops. We will also look In the workshop, we discussed many things also be reflected in our Committees as we forward to showing the Local where a in the outline of UAW 101 to include our uphold the four core values of our union: brick has been placed to commemorate the history where we find that our density now 2019 Education Conference that was held is lower at 10.5% than it was when the • Build, maintain and protect hig standards at the Family Education Center at Black NLRA was first signed in 1935, when it in contracts Lake in April/May. We wish a Happy and was 10.8%. Density in this context refers • All are equal Safe Holiday Season to all of our family at to the percentage of the working class • We fight for everyone; not just ourselves Local 14. that is part of a labor union out of all the • Breadbox connected to the ballot box working people in the United States. In The last of the core values is one that we 1947,” Right to Work” laws first showed just experienced as we just had mid-term themselves to weaken the working class, elections which brings to light another their rights to organize and form their own Standing Committee – Community Action unions. To this we now look to organize Program (CAP). To this our discussion and grow our union. ran around the fact that 27 of our 50 states Unorganized labor can call the phone here in the US are “Right-to-Work.” State number, 18002GETUAW to assist in “Right-to-Work” Laws allow bargaining organizing their facility. With a higher unit members who reap union contract density of organized labor, we would see benefits and representation, to opt out of

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Congratulations to our newly elected Retiree Chapter Vice-President, Bob Glyda. The retirees have gained a hard working member and we are glad to have your support. PAGE 10 UNION PROGRESS DECEMBER 31, 2019 Movie Night Thank you to all Local 14 members who showed up for the CAP Movie Night, it was a success! In all there was over 100 attendees. The movie took place during the strike so it took on a special meaning for those on strike. The movie was American Factory that is available on Netflix about Fuyao (a Chinese glass manufacturer). This was the same facility we tried to organize a few years ago. Senator Sherrod Brown recorded a message for us to play before the movie which articulated the need for labor unions and the dignity of work. This event was put on by Local 12, 14, and 1435. It was nice for the locals to come together on this project and hopefully we’ll have more joint ventures in the future. In solidarity, Tony Totty DECEMBER 31, 2019 UNION PROGRESS PAGE 11

And Then There Were the Jeeps

We’re very fortunate to be in a union town! We had one of the best strike experiences in the union. This is because we’re in a neighborhood area and we’ve supported our community through out our time here. Other locations are either off a freeway (where its hard for cars to see them), In an out of the way area (where its hard for cars to see them), or in the south where they don’t love unions. None of those situations applied to us. Last spring, we went to the aid of our union sisters and brothers at St. Vincent’s. We were there on day one all they way to the resolution of their labor struggle. On Mother’s Day our members barbequed for them. Little did we know how much they would return the favor! Sue Pratt is the chairperson of the nurse’s unit and helped advise us before our strike took place. She was with us from the start and donated all their strike kits. During their strike they had all their Jeeps roll down Cherry street in a show of solidarity. Local 12’s president Bruce Baumhower made sure we were treated to the same experience twice on Solidarity Sunday’s. This was accompanied with them barbequing for us both times as well. Each time they would meet up at the Wheelin on the Rocks Bar and have a food donation for us. We will never forget the solidarity they along with all the other unions showed us!

And Then There Were the Jeeps We’re very fortunate to be in a union town! We had one of the best strike experiences in the union. This is because we’re in a neighborhood area and we’ve supported our community throughout our time here. Other locations are either off a freeway (where its hard for cars to see them), In an out of the way area (where its hard for cars to see them), or in the south where they don’t love unions. None of those situations applied to us. Last spring, we went to the aid of our union sisters and brothers at St. Vincent’s. We were there on day one all the way to the resolution of their labor struggle. On Mother’s Day our members barbequed for them. Little did we know how much they would return the favor! Sue Pratt is the chairperson of the nurse’s unit and helped advise us before our strike took place. She was with us from the start and donated all their strike kits. During their strike they had all their Jeeps roll down Cherry street in a show of solidarity. Local 12’s president Bruce Baumhower made sure we were treated to the same experience twice on Solidarity Sunday’s. This was accompanied with them barbequing for us both times as well. Each time they would meet up at the Wheelin on the Rocks Bar and have a food donation for us. We will never forget the solidarity they along with all the other unions showed us!

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Thank you to all members that went above and beyond during the strike. There are more than just the members in the pictures here, you know who you are! Thank you to all members that went above and beyond during the strike. There are more than just the Thank you to all members that went above and beyond during themembers in the pictures here, you know who strike. There are more than you are! just the

members in the pictures here, you know who you are!

Thank you to all members that went above and beyond during the strike. There are more than just the members in the pictures here, you know who you are!

Thank you to all members that went above and beyond during the strike. There are more than just the

members in the pictures here, you know who you are! you are!

Thank you to all members that went above and beyond during the strike. There are more than just the members in the pictures here, you know who you are!

Blood Drive

During the strike Community Services Committee held a blood drive at the Local 14 Union Hall. This was the same blood drive that was scheduled to be held in the plant before management’s unreasonableness. This showed who we are as a union. This was also covered by the media and was Blood Drive part of the good press we received throughout the strike. Thank you to all who participated in any way! During the strike Community Services Committee held a blood drive at the Local 14 Union Hall. This was the same blood drive that was scheduled to be held in the plant before management’s unreasonableness. This showed who we are as a union. This was also covered by the media and was part of the good press we received throughout the strike. Thank you to all who participated in any way!

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During the strike Community Services Committee held a blood drive at theBlood Local 14 Union H Driveall. This was the same blood drive that was scheduled to be held in the plant before management’s During the strike Community Services Committee held a blood drive at the Local 14 Union Hall. This was the same blood drive that was scheduled to be held in the plant before management’sunreasonableness. This showed who we are as a union. This was also covered by the media and was unreasonableness. This showed who we are as a union. This was also covered by the media and was part of the good press we received throughout the strike. Thank youpart of the good press we received throughout the strike. Thank you to all who par to all who participated in any way! ticipated in any way!

ELECTION COMMITTEE opportunity to thank my Team Day 5-6 REPORT on Jackman 6 am – 12 pm for being a fantastic Team US! Remember there’s no TOTAL VOTED Deneen Dillard big U without the little S, go team US! It Production 1242 Chairperson was an honor to be your Strike Captain with Dan Macut. Skilled 174 Total 1416 I want to thank the MANY volunteers who stepped up and helped every day! Especially the retirees, the kitchen staff, the area local Unions, businesses & churches who dropped off supplies and food as well as cooking for us while we were working on the picket line. We lasted as long as we did from all the support, SOLIDARITY!!!!

GM Powertrain Unit 2019 UAW/GM National Agreement Ratification Hello everyone. On behalf of the election Vote results: committee Elizabeth Booth (Co Chair), Janine Calhoun, Rhoni Clark, James McGill, Kim Molloy, Randy Pitney, Production YES - 995 80% Ronald Pittaway, Leslie Wilson-Baker, NO - 247 20% John Bembenek and I, we would like to Skilled thank the leadership and the awesome Trades YES - 139 80% members for a job well done during NO - 35 20% our 40-day strike. I want to take this

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John “Ed” Johnston, age 78 passed August 28, 2019 Retiree Report with 44 years of service President Henry McCoy Raymond Waite, age 71 passed September 13, 2019 with 25 year of service Let me begin by saying thanks to all the Thomas Clarke, age 80 passed September 11, 2019 retirees who joined the strikers on the with 36 years of service lines as we struck against General Motors Benny Murphy, age 76 passed September 12, 2019 for the six weeks we were on strike. with 30 years of service Solidarity forever. We also thank Local 12 William Chapman Sr. age 96 passed December 6, 2018 for their support, Senator Sherrod Brown, with 42 years of service- Former Local 16 Retiree President State Representative Paula Hicks Hudson, Lynn Lippincott, age 77 passed August 23, 2019 Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and all the Charles Wyatt, age 73 passed September 21, 2019 others who stood with us. with 42 years of service William Burch, age 78 passed October 20, 2019 I realize the retirees didn’t get anything with 33 years of service Carol Werling, age 71 passed October 25, 2019 in the contract other than the ability of surviving spouses having the access to the with 36 years of service William “Bill” Gardner, age 82 passed October 25, 2019 Legal Service, which was not available with 31 years of service before. Some of the issues that were William “Bill” Saylor, Jr., age 67 passed October 28, 2019 supported effected the temporary and with 18 years of service active workers with good benefits. James Bancroft Sr., age 93 passed November 4, 2019 with 11 years of service We are looking forward to seeing all of Daniel Wagner, age 87 passed November 6, 2019 you at the Christmas party being held with 25 years of service December 12, 2019 at 12:30 PM at Adele Zalewski, age 67 passed November 6, 2019 the Premier Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns with 33 years of service Blvd. Hopefully you all have made your Donald “Don” Parker, age 83 passed November 7, 2019 reservations at the Union Hall. with 37 years of service James Simpson, age 79 passed November 11, 2019 The “Trust” was at our November meeting Oscar Bunch with Santa with 39 years of service answering questions about benefits under Charles White, age 81 passed November 14, 2019 the Trust. If you were not able to attend Ruth Walton, age 91 passed May 19, 2019 with 30 years of service this meeting and you have questions with 21 years of service Donald Grodi, age 76 passed November 13, 2019 contact Joyce or others at the Benefits Edward Caudill, age 76 passed May 24, 2019 with 35 years of service office at 419-470-5162 or 419-470-5348 with 31 years of service or contact the UAW Retiree Medical Richard Hurley, age 73 passed May 22, 2019 AP PARTS Benefits Trust at www.uawtrust.org. The with 30 years of service Donald “Jerry” Szymanski, age 88 passed April 8, 2019 Trust stated there will be some reductions Allice Lowrey, age 89 passed May 26, 2019 with 30 years of service in co-pays beginning the first of the year surviving spouse of PB Lowrey Cynthia Rollheiser, age 70 passed May 31, 2019 2020. Benefits representatives will also be spouse of James Rollheiser Richard Gordan, age 69 passed May 30, 2019 Kenneth “Poppy” Wisniewski, age 79 passed June 5, 2019 at the Union Hall Thursdays from 12:00 with 35 years of service with 30 years of service PM- 4:00 pm and Friday’s 8:00 AM- 12:00 Arthur “Art” Leslie, age 82 passed June 6, 2019 Sean Howard, age 49 passed September 6, 2019 pm to answer any questions you might with 32 years of service worked for AP Parts and son of Joe Howard have. Jerry “Drops” Stewart, age 73 passed June 7, 2019 William Cook, age 90 passed October 26, 2019 with 33 years of service There will be a Christmas tree lighting at Myrna Gilbert, age 76 passed January 25, 2019 the park with Santa on December 8, 2019. with 30 years of service When I started working here in Hot chocolate and coffee will be available. Diann “Ladi Di” Smith- Phillips, age 75 passed June 23, 2019 1969, I was a poor man, but with Lights and strings may be purchased also with 23 years of service if you are interested, this will support the Sally Vogler, age 91 passed July 3, 2019 the passing of the years, I became Old Newsboys organization, whom we with 17 years of service a rich man by the lives I touched. support. Plan to attend. Raul Gomez, age 72 passed March 27, 2019 In Solidarity, with 18 years of service If I touched your life in a negative Robert Giacomantonio, age 70 passed April 2019 way, I am sorry, but if I touched with 37 years of service RETIREE DEATHS Dimitris Kosta, age 84 passed March 3, 2019 your life in a positive way, then GM POWERTRAIN with 29 years of service thank you for making me rich. Michael Sinay, age 81, passed May 17, 2019 Howard VanKeuren, age 85 passed July 7, 2019 with 33 years of service with 10 years of service --Leo McCullough Larry Campbell, ages 75 passed May 16, 2019 Paul Wagner, age 82 passed July 25, 2019 with 30 years of service with 43 years of service John N. Wilson, age 98 passed March 8, 2019 Barbara Buczkowski, age 78 passed August 2, 2019 with 24 years of service spouse of Tom Buczkowski Arnetta Smith, age 88 passed May 20, 2019 Lynn Lippincott, age 77 passed August 23, 2019 with 26 years of service with 30 years of service Steve Gonzalez, age 59 passed June 3, 2019 Roger Brown, age 78 passed August 12, 2019 with 15 years of service with 27 years of service Frederick “Fritz” Lietzke, age 59 passed May 31, 2019 James Ernest, age 76 passed August 9, 2019 with 40 years of service with 25 years of service Gerald “Jerry” Ridner, age 79 passed August 6, 2019 Kenneth Grycza, age 74 passed May 31, 2019 with 40 years of service with 41 years of service Grandville Wilson, age 70 passed August 2, 2019 Thomas Jones, age 77 passed May 31, 2019 with 31 years of service with 46 years of service Edmund Loge, age 85 passed August 27, 2019 Michael Kieselbach, age 60 passed May 25, 2019 with 30 years of service with 29 years of service DECEMBER 31, 2019 UNION PROGRESS PAGE 15 Classified Advertising Cheryl’s White Glove HAWG HANGER Sport Cleaning, LTD. 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