A New Chapterin 2016

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OPENER
“A Local Union
with a Heart”
LOCAL
598
www.uawlocal598.org
Volume 35 – Issue 1
Inside
this Issue:
Page 2
PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
Page 3
Page 4
•Vice President’s Report
•Classified Advertising
•In Memoriam
Page 5
•Recording Sec’y Report
• Veteran of the Quarter
Page 6
•Retirees News & Notices
•Flint Firebirds Live United
Night Notice
•Reg.1D Pancake Breakfast
NEXT UNION MEETING
By Ray Gorney
Happy New Year Local 598
Brothers and Sisters,
We have seen many changes
since I first sat behind this desk in 2011.
2016 brings another new chapter to this great Local. Not
only can we look at what this new year holds, but we can
see years into the future. You cannot put a price on that
kind of security. We have begun the process of startup
for our new Paint Shop, and in March construction will
begin on our new Body Shop. Its completion will bring the
possibility of increased line rates, which brings more jobs.
More jobs = more of us!
Another change for 2016 will be a new 598 GM
Chairman, as our International Union has pilfered our
Chairman (the second since I became President). I wish
former Chairman Barry Campbell all the best. Barry
joins a proud list of 598 members who have joined the
International staff. Having that Flint Assembly connection
in Detroit, can only be a positive for us.
The interim Chairman will be Eric Welter, and Ed Pickett
SUNDAY • 2:00 PM
LOCAL
UAW PROPERTY – ILLEGAL TO DUPLICATE
598
Rules
FEBRUARY 21
JANUARY 2016
A New Chapter in 2016
•Barry Campbell’s Note
•IUAW VP Cindy Estrada
•White Shirt Day
•Primary Election Day
•Acting GM Shop Chair
•Aramark Unit Chair
(USPS 110770)
598
NOMINATIONS
& ELECTIONS
For the Office
Listed Below...
General Motors
Shop
Committee
Chairman
will function as Committee-at-Large, as they did a great
job while then-Chairman Campbell was in Detroit on the
National Negotiating team. The Election for Local 598
Chairman will be held Monday, February 8th, and will be a
24-hour election. Check the postings in the plant for details.
In the next few months, many of our highest seniority
members will be retiring. Of those, some have represented
this membership for many years and embodied the spirit
that is Local 598. I will be talking more about them in the
following months.
Finally, as I write this, I am preparing to go to Lansing
with Local 598 Brothers and Sisters for the State of the
State address, to protest the Governor’s criminal acts
against the people of Flint. You have heard me in the past
say that we as Union Members do “for” people because
we can. Republicans and those who would try to break the
unions do “to” people because they can. This is a perfect
example. Hopefully, the people who have done these
criminal acts against a community they thought would not
have a voice will hear us loud and clear, and pay for what
they have done.
I am very proud of the way this Local stepped up for the
Flint community, from the beginning, donating safe clean
water, water filters, and money, in an effort to help during
this crisis.
In Solidarity
ELECTION NOTICE
1. All members of Local 598, UAW, who have been in continuous good standing with Local 598 for one
(1) year immediately prior to nomination are nominated. (Article 38, Section 3&4 - UAW Constitution
and article 12 Section 3 of the UAW Local 598 By-Laws.)
2. Those desiring to accept nomination, must do so by completing and submitting
the acceptance form at the Local 598 Union Hall, G-3293 Van Slyke Rd, Flint, MI.
Nominations: Wednesday, January 27, 2016; Thursday, January 28, 2016
and Friday, January 29, 2016
Time: 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Place: Local 598 Union Hall, G-3293 Van Slyke Rd., Flint, MI 48507
To accept nomination by mail you must send a registered letter to the Election
Committee, Local 598, UAW, G-3293 Van Slyke Rd, Flint, MI 48507. It must be
received no earlier than Wednesday, January 27, 2016, and no later than Friday,
January 29, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. This registered letter must specify the office for which nomination is
being accepted. Your name must be PRINTED as you wish it to appear on the ballot, your signature,
complete address and last four digits of your Social Security number.
Election for GM Shop Committee Chairman as listed above will be held:
Monday, February 8, 2016 until Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the North Unit Gym Area in the Plant,
and at the Local 598 Union Hall, G-3293 Van Slyke Rd., Flint, MI
Polls open: 6:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Any Runoff Election will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2016 until Wednesday, February 17, 2016,
in the North Unit Gym Area in the Plant, and at the Local 598 Union Hall, G-3293 Van Slyke Rd., Flint, MI.
Polls open: 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Note: Only Members in Good Standing will be eligible to vote. Voting will be by secret ballot. You must have
a picture ID and provide your GMIN number to vote. All active members may vote in the North Unit Gym
Area or at the Local 598 Union Hall. Members on Leaves of Absence may vote at the Local 598 Union Hall.
Election Committee, Local 598, UAW RAY GORNEY, President, Local 598, UAW
2 JANUARY 2016
UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart
For all of your support...
BENEFITS UPDATE
Cindy Estrada, IUAW Vice President
Many of you know by now that I have
accepted an offer from UAW President
Dennis Williams and VP Cindy Estrada to
work in Detroit. I am very excited about
the opportunity to be another voice at
Solidarity House reminding them of the
great things that this membership does
every day and the challenges that my new
assignment will bring.
It is very hard to leave my Local 598
family, but I know that you are in good
hands with our strong leadership team.
Barry Campbell
Eric Welter will be the acting Shop
Chairman until an election can be held, and Eddie Pickett will assume
Eric’s duties as Shop Committee-at -Large (until an election can be held
for that position). I know that all of you will continue to do the great job
you do each and every day for our customers.
Thank you so much for all of the support you have given me
throughout the years and for all of the well wishes I have received since
announcing my new job. I cannot tell you what that means to me.
Even though my job title is changing, I will always be a proud member
of UAW Local 598, the best local union in the UAW! The future is bright;
remember that our strength as a local union has always been in our
commitment to our community and our solidarity. I know that this
tradition will continue for many years to come. Solidarity forever!
A
new Legal Services Plan was
negotiated under the recent
UAW-GM, UAW-Ford and
UAW-FCA contracts. The new Plan will
be a multi-employer Plan and UAW
represented members of GM, Ford
and FCA will be eligible to participate
in the Plan. Since it will be a new Plan,
a Trust must be created, regulatory
papers must be filed with the IRS and
other steps must be taken before new
cases can be opened.
It is hoped that these steps can be
completed within the next several
months. Once opened, the new Plan
will be able to complete “office legal work” such as the preparation
of wills, power of attorneys, prenuptial agreements, real estate
documents, as well as handle other uncontested family matters and
provide advice and draft letters for many types of personal legal
problems including credit reporting, probate matters, consumer
matters and real estate matters. If something cannot be handled by
the “office work benefit,” then the new Plan will be able to provide
members with a low cost referral to a private attorney who has
signed a contract with the new Plan to provide services to eligible
UAW members at a substantially reduced rate.
When the start-up date becomes known all local Unions and
Retiree chapters will be provided with specific notice.
Thank you,
Cindy Estrada, IUAW Vice President
Mark your Calendar for March 8, 2016
For the first time since 1992 Michigan Democrats and Republicans
will vote together on Tuesday, March 9th for their preferred presidential
nominee. Although the election will be held at the same time, each
party will have separate ballots and voters will have to ask for either a
Democratic or Republican ballot. Since 1992 Michigan Democrats had
chosen to hold a caucus in place of a primary but voted to change the
process for 2016.
Democratic voters in Michigan will have 4 candidates to choose from:
Hillary Clinton, Roque Rocky De La Fuente, Martin O’Malley
and Bernie Sanders
Republican voters will have a few more choices:
Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina,
Lindsey Graham, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich, George Pataki,
Paul Rand, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum and Donald J .Trump
Michigan will join with Hawaii, Idaho and Mississippi to hold votes
or caucuses that day. Twenty-four states will have already made their
choices before Michigan votes. The District of Columbia will be the last
area to hold elections on June 14th.
Presidential nominees for each party will be determined at the party’s
convention. The Republican Convention will be held July 18-21 in
Cleveland, Ohio and the Democratic Convention will follow July 25-28 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
If you wish to vote in the presidential primary and are not
registered to vote, you must do so by February 8, 2016.
UAW Local 598
White Shirt Day
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Remember to wear your white shirts.
Members in the plant wearing White Shirts
will be served bean soup and apples at lunch.
We are forever grateful for the courage of
our Sit-downers and more determined than
ever to continue fighting for dignity in the
workplace and the rights of worker everywhere.
The traditions of the original White Shirt Day is as follows:
1) Everyone must wear a white shirt or blouse
2) Your white shirt must not get dirtier than your boss's shirt
3) Safety and work rules must be followed.
Our Retiree Chapter will be celebrating Thursday, February 11th at
their Chapter Meeting. Region1D will observe White Shirt Day in honor
of the 1937 Sit-down Strikers and their families February 11 at Local 659,
4549 Van Slyke Rd., beginning at 11:00 a.m. Following this celebration a
commemorative lunch of bean soup, bread and apples will be served.
UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart
Acting SHOP COMMITTEE
CHAIR’S REPORT
By Eric Welter
Remembering the Past,
Looking to the Future
Greetings Brothers and
Sisters of Local 598,
Contrary to what you might
think, it is a very humbling
experience to take over the
leadership of this great Local.
To take the responsibility for the
membership, the reputation and
the future is an honor.
I have spent a lot of time thinking
about the future; however, I also
think it’s important to look back.
The past holds many keys to success, mistakes and pitfalls to avoid.
Looking back over my career, I
have been on the Shop Committee
for three Chairmen, have seen
the good times, the struggles
and a bright future. I was a Shop
Committeeman during the “good
old days,” until the banking crisis
and eventual bankruptcy of GM.
It started with the loss of a shift
on the GMT900. Then, in an effort
to save the plant, we negotiated
a very difficult “competitive
operating local agreement.”
At this time, the company was
whipsawing the truck plants.
Quite frankly, I thought Flint
would be closed. We were blessed
to stay open but had to deal with
the loss of my personal favorite,
the GMT560 product line. Then,
rollout of the 2009 Addendum to
the National Agreement which
changed our great Union forever.
This was a very difficult time for
the union, but this membership
weathered the storm and began
to prosper. The acquisition of the
sequencing work and the expanded product portfolio with the LD
pickup, the eventual building of
the paint shop and announcement
of a body shop investment.
The strength of this Local Union
to endure such hardships and turn
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ARAMARK UNIT
CHAIR’S REPORT
By Debra Bruton
Keeping this Ship Running
that into
important
investments which secure our
future comes from our people and
their ability to stand together and
build the best truck in the world.
Looking ahead, we face a number of challenges in 2016. We will
have a great deal of people movement over the next few months.
We get to welcome 90 members
transferring in on February 1, to
free up the temporary workforce to
facilitate the move to the new paint
shop. In addition, we have a SAP
retirement plan which will have us
saying good-bye to long- standing
members, followed by the ensuing
special apps and additional people
to repopulate the plant.
We will be breaking ground on
the new body shop in March, and
start moving people to the new
paint shop in April. The HD pickup
has significant model changes
in the fall, which bring its usual
issues.
We are currently working our
way through implementation of
the provisions of the 2015 National
agreement including GMS, which
has proven to be difficult. The
plant is intending to run a lot of
Saturdays this year. The schedule
has not been announced but we
are starting off with two in January,
and they threw in a voluntary shift
as well.
As you can see, there is a lot of
demand for Flint built trucks. This
Local has plenty on its plate this
year, but we will prosper and have
extraordinary job security.
I would like to take this an
opportunity to thank Brother
Campbell for his service to this
membership and extend him best
wishes on his new assignment.
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JANUARY 2016
Press 1 - Late
Press 2 - Sick
Press 3 - Sickness/
Accident in Family
Press 4 - Car Trouble
Press 5 - Injured
Press 6 - Death in Family
Press 7 - Personal Time Off
Hi!
I hope everyone had a
wonderful holiday with family
and friends. It is most definitely
my favorite time of the year! Yes,
even with all the stress. Now
comes the new year and with it
comes the problems of last year,
yet unresolved and all the new
challenges to come. I plan to face
them head on!
But first, congratulations to GM
Chairman Barry Campbell on his
International appointment. I am
confident he will serve us well in
his new position.
Secondly, I think I need to
recognize my Union brothers and
sisters who don’t get the credit
they deserve. For that I truly
apologize. Each and every one
of you play a part in keeping this
ship running, and do a great job!
So I would personally like to thank
my brothers in high-low repair,
my brothers
and sisters
in the paint
shop (both the old and the new),
and the maintenance brothers and
sisters! Congrats Debra on your
new career! Last, but not least, my
sanitation brothers and sisters. I
applaud you all.
Each department has its own
set of issues going on, whether
it be that you are short staffed,
the company bringing in subcontractors, temps, etc., you all
have held your heads high and
united in Solidarity! I am very
proud of you all and I will work
my hardest to resolve these issues.
United we will STAND!
In closing, my deepest
condolences go out to our fallen
brother’s (Doug Turner) family and
friends. Doug was taken from us
much too soon.
In Solidarity.
UAW LOCAL 598
ADAPT Representative
Jerry Regan, Denise Denam
Civil Rights committee
G-3293 Van Slyke Road, Flint, MI 48507 • (810) 238-4605
Rosalyn Morse
Quality network representation
Ralph Lupu
Local 598 Benefit Reps.
Cindy McLean, Chris Dungerow, Adam Prieur
HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVEs
Tony Robinson, Mike Dankert, Winston Ruffin
Ray Gorney............................... President
jOINT Activities REPRESENTATIVE
Ryan Buchalski.................VICE-President
Mike Robinson
Judy Mosier.......... Recording Secretary
jOINT training REPRESENTATIVE
Rick Beardslee........Financial Secretary
Dave Groulx
James Gregory........... Sergeant-at-Arms
Work
&
Family
RepresentativeS
Corey Wilborn................................. GUIDE
Jayne Atwell, George Washington, Leonard Neely
Curtis Freeman.............................Trustee
598 apprentice coordinator
Jim Hatfield..................................TRUSTEE
Rick Van DeWater
Becky Haughey............................TRUSTEE
598 CAP Chairperson
Janet Woodson.....Retiree chapter chair
Jim Hatfield
Chairman, Shop Committee
Education/Publicity Committee
Barry Campbell
Debi Kirchner, Brandon Bellinger,
Shop Committeeman-at-Large
Tom Duplanty, Jennifer Coon, Bill Wineland
Eric Welter, Scott Crosby
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UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart
VICE PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
By Ryan Buchalski
Happy 2016!
said they
wanted
to bring
approximately 200 cases of
bottled water to Flint on
Sunday, January 10. Old Man
Winter reminded us he was in
charge and blew in some nasty
temperatures and threw some
snow and ice in the mix, of
course. It seemed like a great
day for 598 members to meet
Local 22 at the Food Bank!
Several local TV stations
and other media forms were
on hand at the drive, which
UAW members from throughout Michigan gather to support the
really helped get the word
people
of Flint by volunteering in bottled water drives and making delive
out. My personal favorite from
ries.
that day was the brothers and
sisters caravanned to Flint in five
sparked some inspiration.
from the lead that may take years
black Chevy Silverado’s filled with
Local 598 has received many calls to show up.
bottled water. It was a positive story from other Locals. We have Local
So, as always, Local 598 will
in a negative situation, but it really
1284 out of Chelsea, MI and Local 7
always do whatever they can,
out of Detroit, and the list continues whether it is humanitarian or
to grow.
holding the guilty accountable.
There are 2 paths in this crisis:
On Friday, January 15, Local
1) the humanitarian path, and
598 and other Locals spent
2)
the
accountability
path.
hours loading and unloading
Due to the increased number of want ads/services we are receiving, ads must
Currently,
the
UAW
has
been
water bottles. Local 598 was at
be submitted monthly and will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis.
taking the humanitarian path, but
the Burston Field House on N.
We will be limited to ads/services submitted in a Local 598
I will be quite frank, I’m personally
Saginaw St. for several hours
member’s name only.
ready to take the accountability
filling an area from floor to ceiling
S E R V I C E S
path! No one can put their finger
with cases of water. But now, my
S E R V I C E S
directly on the tip of anyone’s nose
friends, it’s time to take I-69 west
SKIN-TIGHT FENCE: residential chain
HARDWOOD FLOORS: sand and
as
who
is
solely
guilty.
But,
there
is
on the accountability path to pay
link fence, over 30 years’ experience,
refinish, including Parquet floors. New
one
person’s
name
who
continues
a visit during the State of the State
install and repair and free estimates.
installation and finish, quality work, 25
to show up. I will give you two
address given by someone who I
Call 810-845-7211.
years’ experience. Free estimates. Call
810-813-1442.
guesses, but the first two don’t
didn’t vote for.
* * * * *
EDNA’S CAKES: Name it and I’ll
count (his first name sounds like Rick). So until next time, thanks for all
make it. Call 810-742-1249.
The worst part about the entire
your hard work and dedication to
F O R S A L E
* * * * *
crisis
is
that
people
were
lied
to
and
Local 598.
THE GUITAR STUDIO: lessons for
HOUSE: Northside, 3 bedrooms,
misinformed
about
the
severity
of
Hey Snyder, “I may love to
beginner, intermediate, and advanced
basement 1-car garage, Armor Guard
the situation. Small children who
shop, but I’m not buying any of
students. Learn notation, chords, scales,
windows, for sale or rent/section 8 or
music theory, and improvisation. Genres
drank
the
water
could
have
damage
your bullshit! “ (Author Unknown)
$430. Call: 810-234-3522.
I hope all is well with you and
yours.
Do you remember or have you
ever heard Johnny Cash’s song
“Five Feet and Rising”? In the song,
Johnny asks his momma, “How
high is the water?” Had Cash
written that song today, he may
have asked, “How safe is the water,
Momma?” The water crisis in Flint
continues to gain national attention
(as it should) and there doesn’t
seem to be any quick solution.
Local 598 has been meeting with
local leaders and organizations to
try and help in any way we can.
The “Local Union with a heart”
has made several donations to
purchase filters, bottled water and
held several water drives at the
Food Bank.
UAW Local 22, out of
Hamtramck, contacted 598 and
CLASSIFIED ADS
include rock, jazz, country, R&B, and
fusion. For more information on registering
for classes, call 810-397-1637 or visit
[email protected].
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LUNCH DELIVERY SERVICE: “Delivered
on Site” from select Local Restaurants
who open early exclusively for KIMMY’S
DELIVERY, to service the 1st shift
employees at Flint Truck and Bus. Call
or text 810-287-5819.
* * * * *
HOUSE: Northside, full basement,
shed, 4 bedrooms, living room with
fireplace close to bus stop and church.
Call: 810-742-4696.
* * * * *
WATERFRONT LOT: with 2 acres, 200
feet on water and 200 feet on road.
Call: George Erinjeri at 810-908-8483
for details.
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For our FEBRUARY 2016 issue.
Just a reminder: All ads and articles must be submitted
by FRIday, FEBRUARY 12 for consideration.
In Memoriam
The Officers, Representatives
and members of Local 598
extend their deepest sympathy
to the families of our recently
deceased retired members.
They will be missed
Andrew A. Emmendorfer
John F. Mallard
Mitchell W. McLosky
Otto J. Pieper
Douglas E. Turner (Active)
UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart
RECORDING
SECRETARY’S
REPORT
By Judy Mosier
Best Wishes
for 2016
Best wishes for everyone in this coming year.
I would like to add my congratulations to Barry
Campbell on his appointment to the International UAW. Best wishes on your new position.
This year is already showing that it is going to
be another very busy year, but an exciting one.
We have already started our first fundraiser for
the year and in just 2 weeks we will all get the
opportunity to see our Local 598 President, VP
and former Chairman Barry Campbell, along
with other of our members, plunge into the
freezing waters of Lake Fenton! This will be our
third year participating in the Special Olympics
Polar Plunge and donations are being accepted
here at the hall and the Community Action
Center. Online pledges can be made at www.
firstgiving.com/team/311906.
If you are interested in “jumping in” and
helping us raise funds for Special Olympics,
you can register online at the above web link or
please contact me at the Hall at 238-4605. I will
help you get set up. The event will be Saturday,
February 6. Plunges will start at 1:00 p.m. at the
Veteran
of the
Quarter
David V. Garcia
David V. Garcia is the recipient of the
Berlanga Memorial Service Award. He served
in the US Army from 1987-95 and earned the
rank of Specialist. His MOS was 13fox-Fire
Support Specialist. It was a very important and
dangerous job during combat in Operation
Desert Storm. He's traveled through the Middle
East and Germany. David is proud of his
deployment to Egypt and Turkey in support of
Operation Bright Star '90. "I loved the military.
It was a great alternative to the streets," David
told me. And, "It's an honor to receive the
Berlanga Memorial Service Award." David, on
behalf of UAW Local 598, thank you for
your service. Welcome home.
In Solidarity, Veterans Committee Chair Mike Ruhl
Fenton Moose Lodge.
We have several avenues of communication
to keep everyone informed about everything
going on with your Union and in the plant.
There is the plant paper, the “Truck News,”
that is distributed weekly, along with the team
meetings packets that every team leader is
emailed. Your team leaders should be utilizing
the weekly team meetings and packets to keep
you up to date on our current events.
Also, there is our social media, our website
www.uawlocal598.org or our Facebook page,
which is simply UAW Local 598. There is absolutely no sensible reason for our members to not
be informed with what is going on here at Local
598 and we don’t want people missing out!
Just a short FYI on some of GM’s plant
hiring, many locations are going through a web
site for people to apply. This website is www.
gm.appone.com. Here you select type (either
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plant production or parts distribution center),
and in the next column you select a city and
state where a plant is located. If that particular
plant is hiring, you will be allowed to submit an
online application.
With the transition of our GM Chairman
being appointed to Detroit brings us an election
of a new Chairman. Please see the election
notice (see front page) for details.
This is of course just two of the many things
starting off this busy year. Be sure to try to find
pleasure in your days. Abraham Lincoln once
said, “In the end, it's not the years in your life
that count. It's the life in your years.”
Take advantage of time. It goes so fast. One
thing I am learning is that I don’t remember
days as much as moments in the day. That
being said, be conscious that your moments are
memories in the making.
Be Safe and God Bless.
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UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart
C
Retiree Report
ongratulations
by Janet Woodson, Retiree Chair
The Officers, Staff and Members of Local 598 extend sincerest thanks and
congratulations for the many years of dedicated service by these recent
retirees. We wish you the best and assure you, you will be missed!
Welcoming the new year
I hope you all had a memorable holiday season
with family and friends. Our Chapter meeting in
February will be a very special day. It’s White Shirt Day. The White Shirt
Day celebration will be held at Local 659 this year starting at 11:00 a.m. I
will be at 659 early that morning and back for our meeting at 12:00 noon.
We have our Black Lake trip coming up and you will need to sign up as
soon as possible. The dates to choose from are March 29th through April
1, 2016 and May 31st through June 3, 2016. If you would like to go, please
call me at 810-238-4605, ext. 18.
The Special Senior Winter Games will be held on February 1st this
year. They have an array of events taking place such as: jigsaw puzzles,
shuffleboard, checkers, line dancing and many more.
Our prayers go out to the White family. Mary White passed recently
and was an important part of our 598 family. Mary will be missed.
We invite all retirees to our Chapter meetings and join us for our
outings.
TO ALL OUR RECENT RETIREES
NOT PICTURED
DANIEL L. BISHOP (January 1, 2016)
TERESA C HOUSTON (January 1, 2016)
DENNIS R. WILLIAMS (January 1, 2016)
SUSAN K. OSBORNE (February 1, 2016)
Stop by the Benefits
Office or Union Hall
to get your picture
taken to appear in
the Eye Opener.
RETIRED WORKERS CHAPTER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Chapter Meeting, 12:00 noon, and White Shirt Day
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
Chapter Meeting, 12:00 noon
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Chapter meeting 12:00 noon
LIVE UNITED
NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 and
THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016
Spring Casino Trip
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
Chapter meeting 12:00 noon
Saturday, February 27
REGION
1D
Dort Federal Event Center
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
Games begin at 5:30 p.m.
5:30United Way vs UAW/GM,
Exhibition Hockey Game
6:30Pre-game Party and
Inflatables for Kids
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
7:30Flint Firebirds vs Windsor
Spitfires Hockey Game
February 7, 2016
$15.00 SILVER SECTION TICKET
FOR TICKETS: Call Teresa McGinnis at 810.762.5831
or order at Ticketmaster.com, using code: UNITED
ALL proceeds benefit United Way of Genesee County.
REGION
1D
UULC UNION LABEL
SHALTZ
A U T O M A T I O N
Local 659 Union Hall
$
5.00
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
per
person
Children 10 & under
Eat Free!
For Tickets,
Contact:
Mike Welch
(517) 420-6092
Lori Welch
(810) 869-2023