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LEADEROCAL 412

AmAlgAmAted engineering, Public And PrivAte SectorS

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2005 Tobsal • Warren, MI 48091Volume 38, Issue 2 FALL 2018ALLIED UNION SERVICES

UPCOMING STATE ELECTIONS The Michigan Gubernatorial Election of 2018 will be held on Tuesday, November 6th to elect the next Governor, along with State Senator seats, Congressional seats and local election positions, such as Macomb County Clerk. You may remember the disaster of Ms. Karen Spranger being elected as County Clerk and her attempt to fire all union employees. We need to avoid having another Karen Spranger up-start winning such an important office in running our county or our state. So please, do your homework on the candidates you’re looking to support and do not forget to check out the voting information from the UAW on the candidates that they have interviewed and chosen. I am not going to tell you who to vote for. I served in the U.S. Marines and for four years during the Vietnam War for your freedoms and mine. One of those freedoms is your right to vote for the candidate you feel is best qualified to run our state more efficiently for all our hard-working Michigan citizens. We need elected officials who believe in and have a history of treating all citizens with fair and just treatment, in and out of the work place. I do ask you, however, to look

for labor-friendly candidates who have historically supported our quest for better wages, safer work places, better health care and retirements.

2019 UAW/FCA CHRYSLERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS On Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Chrysler Council Conference, I was honored to be elected to represent Salary Engineering Sub-Council 8 Committee on the UAW Chrysler National Negotiation Team. Thank you to all the Salary/Hourly Engineering Sub-Council 8 Presidents, Chairpersons and Salary Bargaining Unit Delegates for their support, their vote, their trust and confidence in me. It is an honor and privilege to be representing all UAW Salary Bargaining Unit members from all over our great country. Also, I want to thank all the members who have supported and stood with me. I am committed to represent and fight for all Salary Locals, all Salary Units and all Salary Engineering UAW members to get

UAW Local 412 Officers and Constitutional Delegates at the 37th UAW Constitutional Convention: (L-R) Margaret Miglia, Greg Ezyk, Scott Trotter, Derek

Moczulski, Cameron Lange, John Grunalt, Jerry Witt, Tim Edmunds, Jenny Coombs, Bill Laird, Ken Mitchell, Frankie Anderson, Tom Burns, Gregg Gibbons,

Charlie Wilson, Aaron Shreve and Roy Fowler.

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“... look for labor-friendly candidates who have historically supported our quest for better wages, safer work places, better health care and retirements.”a just and fair contract for them. As we enter the last quarter, Union Leaders representing all the members of Local 412 are preparing for the 2019 National Negotiations with FCA. For the past four months, Local 412 1st Vice President and Unit 10 Chairperson John Grunalt and I have been meeting with the Presidents from UAW Locals 212 Manufacturing, Sterling Hts., Michigan; 509 Proving Grounds, Arizona; 1284 Proving Grounds, Chelsea, Michigan; Proving Grounds, 1302 Kokomo, Transmissions & Casting, Indiana;

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Constitutional Convention ..... 7 412’s Annual Golf Outing .... 18Anniversary Celebration ....11Labor Day Solidarity ............. 8

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FInanCIalsTaTeMenTFOR PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

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UNITS FUND BALANCE MEMBERS

FUnDsGENERAL ............................................ $272,046.85 NEW BUILDING .................................. $375,826.17 EDUCATION .......................................... $20,550.13 BUILDING MAINTENANCE ..................... $3,302.07 RECREATION ........................................ $17,169.35 PUBLIC SECTOR .................................... $5,733.58 LOCAL 412 RETIREES ............................ $7,915.63

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LOCAL 314 RETIREES ............................ $7,974.70 VETERAN’S COMMITTEE ....................... $1,743.81 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE ............................ $334.80 CHAPLAINCY ............................................. $666.61 STRIKE SUPPORT .................................. $3,001.06 CIVIL RIGHTS ............................................. $739.64 COMMUNITY SERVICE .......................... $1,285.67 YOUTH COMMITTEE ................................. $117.00

PREVIOUS MONTH’SBALANCE ...... $998,091.34

INCOME:DUES ....................................................... $301,158.88 RETIREE DUES #412 ................................. $1,468.60 RETIREE DUES #314 ....................................... $61.25 INITIATION FEES ............................................. $460.00

REIMBURSEMENT:INSURANCE PREMIUM ................................. $110.61 FUNDS:COMMUNITY SERVICE ................................. $3,150.00 NEW BUILDING ............................................. $1,000.00 412 RETIREES .................................................. $223.00 UNITS ................................................................ $120.00 OTHER ................................................................ $35.00 GROSS INCOME THIS MONTH .......... $307,787.34 NET INCOME THIS MONTH ............. $307,787.34 DISBURSEMENTS:GENERAL FUND:OFFICE SALARY ....................................... $46,817.44 LOST TIME ................................................. $13,063.30 TRAVEL, MEALS, ETC................................. $4,868.95 PAYROLL TAXES ....................................... $19,541.74 PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FORWARDED ........ $550.60 INSURANCE - MEDICAL ............................. $7,844.88 DONATIONS .................................................... $200.00 OFFICE EQUIPMENT - MAINT. AGREE.......... $538.45 PER CAPITA TAXES ................................ $153,882.99 POSTAGE ........................................................ $164.79 STORAGE RENTAL ......................................... $463.00 SUPPLIES ........................................................ $767.01 WEB HOSTING ................................................ $142.29TRAVEL PAID DIRECTLY TO AIR, ETC ........... $578.36 SOCIAL & RECREATION EVENTS ................. $115.20 BANK CHARGES/ERRORS ............................... $58.62

COUNCIL REFRESHMENTS:MASTER MECHANICS .................................... $685.48 SKILLED TRADES / HOURLY .......................... $300.00

FUNDS:BUILDING MAINTENANCE ......................... $3,400.41 WOMEN’S ........................................................ $316.58 412 RETIREES ............................................ $2,175.00 COMMUNITY SERVICE ............................... $3,893.45 314 RETIREES ................................................. $327.79

UNITS FUNDS:LOST TIME ....................................................... $261.99 REFRESHMENTS ........................................ $1,973.34 OTHER ......................................................... $4,361.36 GROSS DISBURSEMENTS ................. $267,293.02 LESS PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS .......... $14,310.90 NET DISBURSEMENTS ....................... $252,982.12

#1 CHRY ENGR DESIGN & CLERICAL .......................... $39,095.87 ................. 656#2 CHRY JEFFERSON ASSEMBLY .................................. $7,965.89 ................... 24#7 CHRY STERLING STAMPING ........................................ $991.03 ................... 24#9 CHRY MOUND ROAD ENGINE ................................... $3,532.57 ................... 21#10 CHRY ENGR TECHNICAL ......................................... $37,272.36 ................. 656#14 CHRY ENGR BODY/MAINT SHOPS ........................... $6,325.81 ................. 265#17 CHRY WARREN TRUCK ASSEMBLY ............................. $982.69 ................... 31#18 CHRY WARREN STAMPING ........................................ $4,838.79 ................... 21#21 CHRY MARYSVILLE..................................................... $2,408.74 ................... 21#23 CHRY DETROIT PARTS (MOPAR) ............................... $2,039.68 ..................... 7#25 CHRY TRENTON ENGINE ........................................... $5,844.27 ................... 98#27 GENERAL DYNAMICS ENGR/TECH ........................... $2,170.66 ..................... 2#28 GENERAL DYNAMICS ENGR/DESIGN ..................... $15,805.81 ..................... *#30 UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ...... $1,519.94 ..................... *#32 CHRY INT’L PRODUCT ENGR .................................... $5,415.02 ................... 13#35 CITY OF WARREN ATTORNEYS ................................. $2,308.06 ..................... *#36 36TH DISTRICT COURT .............................................. $1,428.04 ..................... 6#39 MACOMB COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ......................... $3,289.51 ..................... *#44 ST. CLAIR SHORES PROFESSIONAL EMPL .............. $7,251.02 ................... 16#46 MACOMB COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTYS ............ $21,108.90 ..................... *#49 MACOMB INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .................. $3,849.58 ..................... 1#51 CHRY STERLING HGTS ASSEMBLY .......................... $2,527.16 ................... 45#52 CLINTON TOWNSHIP T.O.P. ........................................ $4,178.49 ..................... *#54 COMPASS-CTC ........................................................... $3,913.17 ................... 82#57 NURSES ...................................................................... $9,492.11 ................... 29#59 CITY OF WARREN ADMIN/WATER ........................... $10,093.77 ................... 24#61 VALUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH .................................... $3,787.57 ................... 78#62 ROMEO LIBRARY ....................................................... $1,392.22 ................... 17#65 HEALTH MGT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA ...................... $2,448.82 ..................... *#70 OCHA THERAPISTS .................................................... $3,585.07 ..................... 6#75 MACOMB COUNTY SUPERVISORS ......................... $33,241.86 ..................... *#76 CLINTON TOWNSHIP WATER .................................... $3,618.75 ..................... 1#78 WASHINGTON TWP SUPERVISORY .......................... $1,240.82 ..................... 2#84 DETROIT DIESEL ........................................................ $7,741.32 ................... 96#85 MCLAREN .................................................................. $26,703.11 ..................... *#86 DETROIT LEGAL ASSISTANTS ...................................... $664.49 ..................... 4#91 ROMEO DISTRICT LIBRARY ....................................... $1,810.99 ..................... 4#92 WASHINGTON TWP WATER & SEWER ...................... $1,424.41 ..................... 6#93 WASHINGTON TWP DEPARTMENT HEADS .............. $1,320.05 ..................... 5#95 MACOMB COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL ........... $782.98 ..................... *#97 CARAVAN FACILITIES ............................................... $13,256.09 ................. 166#98 MACOMB COUNTY HEADSTART, MCCSA ................ $2,812.18 ..................... *#99 WARREN MUNICIPAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ......... $241.03 ..................... 2#100 TERRA CONTRACTING ............................................... $3,224.40 ..................... 0 UNITS TOTAL ........................................................ $314,945.10 ..............2,429

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION ............. $19,544.39 TOTAL FUND BALANCES ......... $1,052,896.56

TOTAL DUES..................................... $240,717.11UNIT P/C ...................................................... $3.96

TOTAL CASH ASSETS ................. $1,052,896.56 P/C TAX/ TOTAL CURR. LIAB. ......... $188,118.45 NET CASH WORTH ...................... $864,778.11

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1435 Perrysburg, Ohio; 1761 Belvidere Assembly, Rockford, Illinois and their designated Chairperson to coordinate a plan for the 2019 Negotiations. Our discussions have included strategies on how to approach the negotiations, along with making a list of demands that we, the Salary Presidents, Local Bargaining Teams and our membership, collectively want to be taken seriously both by FCA and the UAW International Leadership.

Here are some of the demandswe have been discussing:•Outsourcing/Insourcing – Fully

utilizing our workforce before work goes out, looking for stronger language, stronger enforcement and more severe consequences when this language is broken, and more commitment from both sides

•Manpower – Hiring more SBU employees and fewer NBU employees, and hiring additional employees in areas where numbers are down because of retirements, deaths and employees leaving for other employment

•Hiring present NBU employees as SBU employees

•Fix NBU Resident Engineering issue affecting our SBU Unit job responsibilities and loss of SBU manpower in all our Locals

•Wage increases for all Hourly/Salary Skilled Trades and SBU members (all classifications)

•Bringing back cost of living for both Active and Retired employees

•Revise the PLM/Merit process with a fairer system for all members

•Percentage of WCM savings to be put aside to purchase new equipment

•Fix unjust discipline and follow Progressive Discipline as stated in the National Agreement

•Credit served as a temporary Salary In-Progression employee be taken back to original start date (hiring) along with benefits and vacation

•Negotiate to get FCA to raise their contributions to SBU In-Progression employee 401(k)s

•Matching 401(k) for all SBU employees to 6%

•Increase S & A Benefits for non-traditional employees equal to traditional employees

• Increase Salary Continuation for in-progression employees equal to traditional employees

•Elimination of two-tier system in both Hourly Skilled Trades and all SBU Salary Groups

•Bring back Christmas Holiday bonus for both Active and Retired employees in both Hourly Skilled Trades and SBU Salary Groups

•Increase Dental Coverage for both Active and Retired employees

•Everyone to be able to purchase vacation time

•Increased Apprentices for both Hourly Skilled Trades and Salary Apprentice able Groups

•Clearer path for Hourly Skilled Trades Groups to Salary Bargaining Unit

•Fill all owed Attrition openings for both Hourly Skilled Trades and Salary Classifications/Groups in Local 412

•HBU Attendance Program (Absence & Tardiness) is flawed and needs to be fixed

RAINBOW SHEETS Our UAW International Leadership informed us at our recent UAW Chrysler/FCA Council meeting they will be sending out Rainbow Sheets in late October/November timeline. For our new UAW members, Rainbow Sheets are for you to suggest demands and their priority for 2019 National Negotiations. We can’t guarantee that we will be able to win any certain demand, nor can we guarantee we will win all the demands turned in, but we can promise you this; no one will fight harder for you

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than your Presidents and your Local Bargaining Unit Leadership.

HOLIDAY SEASON As we head towards the holiday season and the end of the year, schedules pick up and the pace at home increases. There are the challenges of fitting everything into our busy schedules at work and home. Thank you to all who took the time to support the Unions and walk in the 2018 Detroit Labor Day Parade. It was good to see all the Local 412 members and their families partake in the celebration at the Local 412 Hall afterwards. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped make our involvement in the parade and BBQ afterwards a success. Many Local 412 members have consistently brought their kids to participate year after year. It is great to see them mature and become young adults as part of our Local 412 family. Local 412 enjoyed its 75th Anniversary celebration, which was one of the most successful and proud days in the history of our Local. It was a tremendous turnout by Retired and Active members and their families. There were many memories shared between members, friends and co-workers. It was a joy to see and be part of. Thank you everyone for such a great and awesome day! Enjoy this time with friends, family and your UAW family over the upcoming holidays. We hope to see you all at the holiday celebrations as we approach the end of 2018. As we prepare for 2019 and the upcoming negotiations, let us remember to join in solidarity and stand together as Brothers and Sisters in the UAW.

And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life – this is indeed a gift from God. God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past.

– Ecclesiastes 5:19-20


With the year passing as quickly as it has, the Local Officers have been busy. I hope that

all our members, Active and Retired, have enjoyed such a beautiful summer with their families. This summer has definitely been one of the warmest I can remember in recent years. The Local celebrated its 75th Anniversary on Sunday, June 9, 2018. After the rain clouds cleared, it turned out to be a great day. We had a terrific turnout with many Active and Retired members filling the hall. Many had the chance to introduce themselves and their families to other members of the Local face to face. They experienced the history of our Local and received an understanding of what we stand for first hand. I was lucky enough to meet and

speak with four previous Presidents who attended. The conversation we shared, reminded me what an honor it was to be in the same room with these great leaders of our Local’s past. Being in my positon, and elected by the

membership is an honor, the real work starts after the elections. Meeting the former Presidents humbled me with memories they spoke about. It was an historical day. I hope all our new members take time and introduce themselves and learn some valuable history. These former members, who stood their ground on the jobs they performed while working at Chrysler or any of our other units in our amalgamated Local, have much to say. We have a very diverse workforce from auto workers to defense, public works, nurses, attorneys, probation officers, and many more. They are the members who paved the roads of success for us to keep marching down. The 37th Constitutional Convention was held this year in the Motor City at

75th Anniversary Celebration

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Cobo Center. Gary Jones was elected as our 12th President in UAW history. President Jones has been on the International Staff since 1990, and was brought on staff at that time by former UAW President Owen Bieber. Gary started his distinguished UAW career in 1975 at Ford Motor Company. UAW Region 1 also had a change with Director Charles Hall retiring. Frank Stuglin was elected as our new Director. Before his election, Frank was the Assistant Director to Chuck Hall since 2010. Director Stuglin has also had a distinguished career, and has been a member of the UAW since 1979, holding many positions and elected as President of UAW Local 155. This upcoming year of 2019 will be another year in which we go into contract negotiations. The Leadership will be requesting input from the membership for demands. This is important to set the stage for what I see to be an important turnaround for our Units within the Local. Negotiators, both National and Local, will be sitting at the tables with their counterparts (Labor/Management) working out the best fair and equitable contracts for their respective members and units. However, without the voices of the membership, leadership cannot move forward. Your input is valuable and is needed to make any type of movement at the contract tables. Remember, the strongest body in the Union is the membership, and we, the elected officials, work for you. Stand together in Solidarity!

Region 1 DirectorFrank Stuglin

(L-R) Former Local 412 Presidents Jeff Hagler, Jim Jensen, our current President Jerry Witt, Harold Adams and Dennis Turner.

My article began speaking about family time and its importance. I am lucky to have a wonderful bond with my three beautiful children Teri, Clint and Ashlynn. My stepfather celebrated his 97th birthday this past June, in which I took him, my mother and girlfriend to a nice dinner. Cherished memories are important to enjoy during the time away from our jobs. Having good UAW jobs provides us with the stability and opportunity to spend these moments with our families. I can look back at my 20-year career and am grateful for the fortitude and countless hours that my previous leadership spent working through contract negotiations, and fighting for the lifestyle I live today. Be safe and enjoy the fall season. In Solidarity...We Stand...Divided We Fail. Celebrating a 97th birthday with family.


2nD ViCePreSiDenT

by GREGG GIbboNSREPoRT

Presently, I am serving my third term as the Chairman of Unit 28 and previously served two years as the Alternate Chairman, representing Technical and Engineering, as well as Office and Clerical members. This is a very diverse group

made up of Designers, Packaging Engineers, Provisioners, Graphic Artists, Configuration Management, Shipping and Receiving, Mailroom, Print Shop, Clerks and Administrators. As a UAW member in good standing, I have been a Senior Designer for over 17 years at General Dynamics Land System. I will be attending the Bus Engine Truck (BET) and General Dynamics (GD) Joint Conference in October. These meetings are a great opportunity to find out what is going on with the different Locals, locations and business sectors. I will get a chance to share information with my counterparts in Lima, Ohio, and Scranton, Pennsylvania as well as Groton, Connecticut.

I would like thank everyone for getting out to vote in the recent Local election for 2nd Vice President. Also, thank you to everyone who supported me for the Local 412 2nd Vice President position. The Election Committee officials put a lot of time and effort into the entire election process, which I appreciate. I am very fortunate to have this opportunity to serve you, the membership. I look forward to being of service to the Public Sector units and meeting the members and Union Officials in that sector. In late August, I attended a meeting at the Macomb County Clerk’s office with Brian Brdak, the Chairman ofUnit 75.

In Appreciation of Your Support

President Jerry Witt,the Local 412 Executive Board,Joint Activities Representative,

Secretarial Staff and Editorwould like to wish our members and

their familiesa happy and safe holiday season.

Did You Know... Know your representation, what is the difference between Executive Board and Joint Council per the Local 412 By-Laws.ExECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board shall consist of all elected Local Union Officers and the Unit Chairperson from each duly constituted Unit in addition to an elected Retiree Representative, per Article 55, Section 1(b) of the International Constitution, when a Chapter exists within the Local Union.JOINT COUNCIL The Joint Council shall consist of duly constituted Local Executive Officers plus representatives from each of the Units of the Local Union as provided hereinafter.(a) Each Unit shall be allocated two

(2) seats on the Joint Council, one (1) of which shall be occupied by the Unit Chairperson for the first one hundred (100) dues-paying members or less, and:

(b) One (1) additional seat for each additional fifty (50) dues paying members or a major portion thereof.


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CHARLIE WILSoN, bILL LAIRD, SCoTT TRoTTER

Greetings Local 412 Brothers and Sisters, Active and Retired, Article 48 of the UAW Constitution requires the Trustees to perform a semi-annual audit of our books and inventory. The audit for the months of January through June was conducted at the Hall recently, and we are happy to report that everything was accounted for and all books were in

order. Following up from the first quarter report, the International UAW Auditing Department conducted their periodic audit in late March and they, too, found everything to be in order. As promised, the Hall’s roof for the Local 412 side has been repaired. However, repairs for the Local 889 side are still pending.

Semi-Annual Audit Finds Records “In Order”

In June, we celebrated our diamond anniversary – 75 years strong! With great pride, it is our pleasure to announce that it was an enormous success! In fact, we are kicking around the idea of having celebrations every five years; however, more discussions on the matter are needed. The Local Executive Board would like to thank everyone who donated their time and talents in making this year’s parade a success. Our Labor Day parade saw a huge turnout. Awesome food, big fun and good people is the key to a successful celebration, and we had just that. Thanks again, we could not have done it without you. As always, if a member has questions or concerns, please contact any one of the Local 412 Trustees.

For this upcoming election, I would like to stress the importance of our membership to get out and vote. In a country where every voice can be heard, those who vote ensure that in at least this one way, their voices are heard. In America, we do allow each person the right to vote unless they have done something which would cause them to lose that right, as in felony crimes.

Even more importantly, men and women over the years have sacrificed everything to ensure we continue to have that freedom. Democracy hinges on some essential elements, which revolve around the decision-making process being reliant on all relevant persons having their say. Relative to a democratic country, it is us, as union members, who must make informed decisions based on shared and transparent information. Political issues and specific agendas must be led by consensus and, in a democracy, that consensus comes from acting in terms of a majority. Therefore, as we learned from the

2018 CAP Conference

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past presidential election, small vote totals can have big consequences. This November, we will have the opportunity to change the impact not

only from the past, but also for the future. We, as members of Local 412, will be selecting state

office holders and legislators, as well as members of congress and a Governor who will make decisions that will possibly effect

all of us as UAW members.

So, please, remember to go out and Vote on November 6th for labor-friendly officials. For more information on candidates, check out www.Ballotpedia.org/Michigan.

Read Word for Wordto your Supervisor

If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I exercise my federal rights and respectfully request that my union representative, officer, or steward be present at this meeting.

Until my representative arrives, I choose not to participate in this discussion. Please do not request that I waive this right.

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(Photos by Robert Del Papa)

Welcome to the 37th uAW Constitutional Convention

UAW President Dennis Williams swears in the new Executive Board during the installation ceremony. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS: UAW President Gary Jones, UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry, UAW Vice President Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Cindy Estrada, UAW Vice President General Motors Corporation

Terry Dittes, UAW Vice President Ford Motor Company Rory Gamble, and Region 1 Director Frank Stuglin.

Gary Jones and wife Cindy, acknowledge the delegates of the Constitutional

Convention following his election as the 12th President of the UAW.

(L-R) UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry, Reverend William Barber and UAW President Gary Jones stand in solidarity following the Revs speech on equality.

Frank Stuglin thanks the delegates and his predecessors following his election as Region 1

Director along with UAW Vice PresidentFCA Department Cindy Estrada.

Delegate Chairman Ken Mitchell casts all 31 Local 412 votes for Team Jones

during the election of UAW President and slate

of officials. Local 412 Delegates prepare for the Convention.

UAW Region 1 banner proudly on display.

Labor Day ’18Families march in Solidarity!



Photos by Randy Milan, Greg Ezyk and Robert Del Papa. For more photos visit: uaw412.org


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REPoRTby John Grunalt

by JENNIFER CoombS

Hello Union Brothers and Sisters! As Guide and a member of the Local 412 Executive Board, I also enjoy serving our membership on our Local 412 Women’s Committee. Some from our committee attended the annual Women’s Conference at Walter and May Reuther Education Center in Onaway, Michigan from August 5 to August 10, 2018. The UAW Women’s Department sponsored the Conference and did a

fantastic job, as always, selecting speakers and teachers for the classes. Our Women’s Committee donated a “Michigan- themed” basket for the annual basket raffle, with all the proceeds going

a scholarship fund for Black Lake Conferences. Approximately $10,000 was raised! We had a great time and learning experience at the bonfire, where we were able to openly discuss everything from struggles of being a woman in the Union to running for offices to engaging better with our membership.

Women’s Committee Events

(L-R) Jenny Coombs, (Co-Chair), Julie Gutierrez (Chairperson) of the Women’s Committee and member Joyann Attard, were present for the

education and fun.

Local 412 Community service is hosting the 2nd annual Food Drive supporting families

at westview elementary school

Located within less than a mile of Local 412, Westview, grades 3-5, has around 380 students, almost 90% of which are below the poverty line and a handful of families who are homeless or in shelters. Let’s do what we can to help make it a little easier for these families

this holiday season like we did last year. Bring in any unexpired canned goods or non-

perishable food items starting now through the Christmas holiday. Donations can be dropped

off at the Local or any of your Unit offices. Again thank you for your continued support.

help Us FeedFamilies In need

In July, I attended the Community Service Conference. On many occasions, the Women’s Committee works together with the Community Service Committee to help others in need. This year, I learned about disaster preparedness and I can tell you it was an amazing class! I learned so much and was thrilled to see that so many in our class already knew quite a bit about it. I can tell you for a fact that my grown kids will be getting a “disaster preparedness” backpack for Christmas this year! We also donated school supplies and backpacks to Onaway elementary school in Onaway, MI. Our team lined up like an assembly line to fill each bag with pencils, an eraser, crayon box and a spiral notebook. It was much fun and rewarding to know that we were able to help children with things they needed to help them be successful in school this year. I would like to thank our entire membership and Local 412 for the opportunity to attend the conferences which gave me the tools to serve others in our Local and our community.

For news and updates from theInternational, Region 1 and Local 412, visitwww.uaw412.org

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Invitations sent, gift bags filled, and silver 75th balloon centerpieces placed. Local 412 was ready to celebrate its 75th Anniversary

on June 10, 2018. The brightly decorated hall looked very inviting and was filled with members as soon as the doors opened. Former Local 412 Presidents, Leadership, along with Active and Retiree members shared stories of the past events and history of our great Local. Standing Committees Chaplaincy, Veterans, Community Service and Women’s Committee members manned tables promoting awareness of each group’s activities. Women’s Committee baked sweets for the bake sale to help support the Haven in Oakland County. The Women’s Committee also brought coloring books and games making it fun for the kids, along with a bright balloon to each of them from the Chaplaincy Committee. Ryan the Magician, from Project 11:11, traveled from table to table wowing young and old alike with incredible magic tricks keeping the energy high. The red-carpet photo booth was a hit and included hats, signs and props to make a memory photo which members could print out online. See more photos of this event and its participants on our Local 412 website: uaw412.org/photos. Ice cream bars and cake provided a great ending to the fabulous meal. Thank you to all that helped set up, welcomed our guests and kept things running until the final clean-up. The 75th Anniversary celebration was a success and it wouldn’t have been possible without you and your family.

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Hello to the members of Local 412, My name is Brian Brdak and I am a proud member of the UAW and the Chair of Unit 75. We are a Public Sector unit representing about 70 employees in the Macomb County government. Our members are supervisors throughout many departments in the county. Seven of the supervisors we represent work in the office of the Macomb County Clerk. In 2016, Carmella Sabaugh, an award-winning clerk for twenty-four years decided to retire. The county elected Karen Spranger as the new Clerk. What followed were 15 months of chaos that demonstrate the value of a union contract for both the employees and the public that we serve. The Macomb County Clerk’s office and Register of Deeds provides valuable services to everyone who lives in the county. It handles your family’s birth, death, marriage, and business records. It also processes and issues conceal pistol licenses to those living in Macomb County. The Register of Deeds is where ownership of your property and land records is recorded. The Election Department is responsible for coordinating and certifying all elections in the county. Finally, employees of the Clerk work

in the Circuit Court handling court filings, jury duty and recording of all court activities. All of this work is done by dedicated AFSCME and UAW unionized workers. Karen Spranger was not only inexperienced and unqualified, but she also remained persistent in her efforts to avoid our Union contract. She attempted to fire our supervisors, leave positions vacant for months, harass our members, violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, and ignore time off requests. Throughout this time, the UAW filed more than 40 grievances against Karen Spranger; all of which were upheld by the Human Resource Department at the County. We also filed unfair labor practice charges with MERC (Michigan Employment Relation Commission) and won those as well. None of these victories for our members would have been possible without the help of President Jerry Witt, 1st VP John Grunalt, and former 2nd Vice President Andy Toth, and all of the Local members who came and showed their support for us by picketing, including newly elected 2nd Vice President Gregg Gibbons. Ultimately, on March 27, 2018, Clerk Spranger was removed from office by a Circuit Court judge for filing an improper affidavit stating that she lived in Macomb County when she could not provide the court any evidence that in fact she did.

For 15 months, employees faced a hostile work environment, harassment, a stressful workplace, lost overtime, and some even took early retirements in order to escape the chaos. Providing services to county residents was definitely difficult and efficiencies were lost during her time in office. County residents who visited the offices waited far longer than they ever should have to. We all learned two very important things from this experience. The first is timely, since we have an election this fall. It is important to make sure you know something about the person you are voting for in an election. Know whether they are experienced enough for the job and most important of all know how they stand on labor issues that affect all of us as union members. The second and most important is our Union contract. Our ability to fight for wages, health care and benefits for our members is being taken away every day by the legislature in Lansing, Congress, and even the United States Supreme Court. We may not get everything we want at the bargaining table, but we still have a right to a Union contract with our employers. A politician, a judge, or any bureaucrat did not stop Karen Spranger or any other future newly elected official from replacing or eliminating workers in our workplace – our Union contract did! Without that contract, our members would have no protections. Our Union contract kept the Macomb County Clerk’s office running and it allowed Macomb County residents to continue to receive vital services that they needed.

Brian Brdak

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(L-R) President Jerry Witt, former 2nd Vice President Andy Toth and 1st Vice President John Grunalt supporting our Union Brothers and Sisters.

Unit 75 Chair Brian Brdak (left) and Recording Secretary Roger Cardamone on the line.

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The following is an article from Beacon Health Options, a BCBS Benefit Provider, on the use and misuse of prescription drugs, specifically Benzodiazepines, in our country. Our best defense against the drug misuse is to be informed and to be aware. The more we know, the better we can protect our families, friends, neighbors and even ourselves. The opioid epidemic has become an all-too-familiar topic in hospital grand rounds, in political speeches, in daily news briefings, and in social media hashtags. However, there is another epidemic, one that in many cases actually overlaps with, and exacerbates, the opioid crisis: benzodiazepine misuse. Benzodiazepines (which include Xanax, Ativan, Valium, and Klonopin) had an auspicious start, similar to that of the opioid pain medications. Initially developed for short-term use, the potential for tolerance and developing a substance use disorder was underappreciated, and providers started to prescribe more than necessary, for longer periods of time than necessary. Benzodiazepines are used to treat various conditions, both on-label and off-label, including anxiety, insomnia and seizures. Whether it has been due to a rise in these diagnoses or greater social acceptance of taking such medications or some other rationale, between 1996 and 2013, there was a 67 percent increase in the number of adults who filled a benzodiazepine prescription, climbing from 8.1 million to 13.5 million. The average amount prescribed also increased by more than three times. Benzodiazepine overuse has even been recognized as a problem among geriatric patients, with a recent New York Times article on

the subject citing a report that almost 9 percent of adults ages 65-80 were taking a benzodiazepine in 2008.A sad but familiar story Not surprisingly, this increased use has led to overdose deaths. Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that overdose deaths involving benzodiazepines increased from 1,135 in 1999 to 8,791 in 2015. It is believed that 75 percent of deaths that involve a benzodiazepine also involve an opiate, which may help explain how the spike in benzodiazepine misuse has been overshadowed. Overdose deaths are not the only danger to benzodiazepine misuse. Long-term use and overuse of benzodiazepines carry many risks, including dizziness, falls, impaired driving, memory problems, and a possible connection to the development of dementia. Additionally, respiratory depression and death are possible with a benzodiazepine overdose. Sudden cessation of benzodiazepine use when an individual has become dependent on them can cause withdrawal symptoms, including seizures.

It is believed that 75 percent of deaths that involve a benzodiazepine also involve an opiate, which may help explain how the spike in benzodiazepine misuse has been overshadowed.

When benzodiazepines are used in conjunction with opiates, the risks of sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death are even greater. In 2017, the FDA issued a Boxed Warning about these two agents taken in combination. Meanwhile, a study of more than 300,000 insured patients with opioid prescriptions between 2001 – 2013 found that the proportion of those individuals who also received benzodiazepine prescriptions increased from 9 percent in 2001 to 17 percent in 2013.What is to be done? Awareness and education are the necessary first steps in trying to address the benzodiazepine epidemic. As with opiate use, many patients do not consider benzodiazepine use a problem, arguing that it is a prescription medication and they need it for their particular diagnoses. Realizing that benzodiazepine dependence is a very real risk can shift how care managers address the situation when members call with an urgent request for a provider who will fill a Xanax prescription. Prescribers and pharmacies need to be alert for red flags not only regarding opiates but also regarding benzodiazepines; such as patients asking for early refills or those who appear to have driven long distances in order to obtain prescriptions. They also need to be diligent running reports through the Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), which track the controlled substances that an individual has already been prescribed; such reports are useful in identifying patterns that indicate inappropriate use.

to dispose of any unused medications CVS pharmacy provides a way for safe disposal, thereby reducing the chances they fall into the hands of those who might use them inappropriately.

Benzodiazepines:The Other Epidemic

– Beacon Health Options, 3/27/18

Elaine Copeman

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Finding the best long-term care approach can be a challenge. VA health care offers sick and disabled Veterans options regarding the setting of their care and the types of care they receive. When Ken, an Air Force Veteran, had a stroke, he suddenly became dependent on his wife. VA was there to help. “When people told us it was time to put him in a nursing home we just weren’t ready for that,” says Maria, Ken’s wife and caregiver. “We got in the program and they made it so very easy for us.”Long-term care services include:

• Nursingandmedicalcare• Physicaltherapy• Helpwithdailytasks,likebathing,dressingandmakingmeals• Comfortcareandhelpwithmanagingpain• Supportforcaregivers

This care is available in many different settings, including nursing homes,adultdayhomes,andassistedlivingcenters.ProgramslikeHomeBasedPrimaryCareandVeterans-DirectedCaregiveVeterans the care that they need at home, so they can continue to live independently. To access these services, Veterans must be enrolled in VA health care and VA must determine a specific service is necessary.Visit: Explore.VA.gov to learn about all VA benefits and how to apply.

Great Lakes National Cemetery Memorial Day CeremonyRetired General Dynamics and Veterans Committee member John Wuerth of Local 412 presented one of the 2018 Veteran’s coins to Major General Clark LeMasters after his keynote address at the Great Lakes National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony. His talk was about the end of WWI and the first Armistice Day, which is the theme of this year’s coin.

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2005 Tobsal • Warren, MI 48091Volume 31, Issue 2

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eDITorIal PolICYThe LOCAL 412 LEADER welcomes articles from readers. Articles may be submitted electronically or typewritten to editor@uaw412org. Each article submitted should have an original copy submitted and mailed to the address listed below with the writer’s signature and Unit number provided. Keep articles clear and concise, stating your reasons behind a viewpoint. Articles are subject to editing for clarity and space. Name may be withheld for adequate reason. Photos submitted must have identification of those pictured. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual writers and does not necessarily reflect the official policy of Local 412. Acceptance of advertising copy for the LOCAL 412 LEADER does not constituent Local 412 endorsement of any company or its products. Address Local 412 correspondence to:

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by Jason Fontella Unit 10,Local 412 Veterans Committee Member

The UAW Veterans Conference was held from 19-24 August 2018 at the Black Lake Education Center.

Delegates from Locals across the country, representing every product made by the UAW, gathered together for some fellowship, education, and great times. Sunday, the 19th, was a travel day, with registration and a welcoming ceremony, followed by the first of many excellent meals provided at the Center. Monday’s call to order kicked things into high gear with this year’s theme of “Welcome Home”. Jonathan Stoltz, Chairman of VoteVets, spoke of his experiences in the military, as well as the experiences that caused him to take up political activism. The key point of his presentation was that asking the hard questions of our leaders does not mean that you are against the country. It means you are being a responsible citizen. Mr. Stoltz was followed by Captain Kate Melcher, U.S. Army, Retired, who is the Executive Director for Fisher House Michigan. Fisher House provides the families of veterans who are hospitalized room and board while they are supporting their loved one. Captain Melcher updated us on the building of the two houses in Michigan, one in Ann Arbor, and the other in Detroit. Captain Melcher was followed by Captain Paul “Buddy” Bucha, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. He spoke of the burden that comes with the medal, the highest military honor in the country, and how we as a country and more importantly as a union, must work together for change. The next speaker was Carol Borden, founder and CEO of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Inc. She spoke of what goes into making a service dog, and gave a demonstration of what they can do. The final speaker for the day was Rich Weidman from the Vietnam Veterans of America. He spoke of ongoing efforts by the VVA to recognize the chemical exposures experienced by our Vets, ranging from Agent Orange, the water contamination at

UAW VeterAns ConferenCeWalter & May Reuther Education Center • Black Lake, Michigan

Camp Lejeune, and burn pit exposure. Tuesday through Thursday morning were the workshops. The four that were given this year were Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Veteran’s Benefits/Medical, Veteran’s Committee, and POW-MIA. The instructors were passionate about their topics, making sure that we had the information that we needed in order to get the help we need in regards to the PTSD and VA Benefits seminars. The Veteran’s Committee seminar gave us all a chance to share the initiatives we are taking on the local level. The POW-MIA seminar explained the efforts of VVA to bring home the missing from Vietnam. Wednesday also included a service for the members of the UAW who have fallen in the last year. For the final General Assembly, Melvin Coleman from the UAW CAP

Committee spoke on legislative issues facing Vets on a national level, both good and bad, as well as breaking down the issues that led to the resignation of Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs David Shulkin. Command Sergeant Major Edgar Hanson then spoke of his experiences in Afghanistan, helping to rebuild infrastructure. The final speaker was Molly Sudinger from the VFW National Home for Children. Her talk spoke of the history and the future of this unique place.Overall, it was an amazing experience, full of fellowship with UAW brothers and sisters. The information provided by the seminars was comprehensive, the relationships and connections made are without parallel. Dan Taub and I thank the membership for this opportunity and we hope you will allow us to be delegates again.


We had another great turnout for the annual Local 412 Golf Outing. Local 412 members and guests filled the

entire 27-hole Sycamore Hills golf course. A big thank you goes out to Dennis Greathouse and the entire Recreation Committee for all of their efforts. An extended thank you goes out to all of the volunteers who helped with everything from signing in the golfers, passing out prizes, collecting raffle money, taking photos and picking up the Local 412 traditional White Castle burgers! Without you, our loyal golfers and the volunteers, our Local 412 events would not be possible and we hope to see you all again next year.

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School is back in session, the sun is setting earlier, holidays are right around the corner, and the Michigan woods will be filled with hunters dreaming of bag-ging that elusive big buck. ‘Tis the sea-son of stress! Not to worry, the Union Label is here to turn stress into opportu-nities. Yes, that’s right...opportunities! These next four months have a lot packed into them. As consumers, we typically spend a lot of our money during this season. Use this opportunity to spend that money on Union-made/American-made products. Interesting Facts:•Back-to-schoolshoppingin2017

was expected to pull in $27 billion in sales. On average parents will spend $500 per a child.

•Classic Thanksgiving dinner will run around $50 for 10 people. In my family, we go way above $50 for 10 people.

•Michigandeerhuntersin2016exceeded 624,000. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services estimates hunting in Michigan has a $2.3 billion economic impact on the state, including expenses related to food and lodging, and $1.3 billion spent on hunting equipment in 2016.

•DuringChristmasof2017,itwasexpected the average spent on gifts for friends and loved ones would be around $967.

After reading these facts and seeing the financial and economic impact our money can make, take a minute of your time and Google Union-made/ American-made products (see link below). The Buy Union/Buy American movement is a means of improving the safety and economic well-being of union workers and their families. By consciously spending our dollars with companies who treat their workers well, we can help create stronger communities and a thriving middle class. So turn that stress into a blessing for our Union Brothers and Sisters and their families. Buy Union! Buy American!

Buy American/Union madeRon Taras, Chair

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You can find union-made products by texting union plus!

Union Label has an appThe Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO has developed a new mobile app. The app is your source for news and information from the department. Within the app, you can search for union-made products and services. As well, you can quickly find the latest boycott information, copies of our newsletter, and a handy form to add your union-made product(s) or service to help other union members to buy union. We will also alert you to breaking news and important information when you allow “push notifications.”

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Bree Kenny & Karen Mcadam

Are You Planning To Retire?

Sickness & Accident (S&A) Benefit Sickness & Accident (S&A) Benefit coverage is designed to provide income replacement for employees unable to work due to total disability. You must first call

Sedgwick at 1-888-322-4462 to open a claim. Use this claim number when calling Sedgwick and to reference information on your disability claim. Your physician will also call Sedgwick at 1-888-322-4462 when submitting medical documentation to substantiate your disability.

Disability benefit waiting period for eligible Salaried-Represented employees:•1stdayforaninjury(atworkor

home) must treat within 24 hours•4thworkingdayforanillness

If you have questions, contact your Union Benefit Representatives...

Karen McAdam (248-576-4346)Bree Valdez-Kenny (248-576-0216)

Timely Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment is important and necessary if you are, or will be, retired and eligible for health care benefits under the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust.

If you or your dependents are:•Age65•Medicareeligibleduetodisability

To enable us to assist you and provide you with the necessary Medicare forms, please notify the Benefit Representatives 6 months before your retirement date.

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Wow, another summer has come and gone. Before you know it, we will be in full holiday season mode. With kids going back to school and the temperatures beginning to drop, don’t forget to take in the wonders of God’s changing of the seasons. Make time to stop and enjoy the fall colors, go to a cider mill, or simply enjoy your family and friends. Do not allow another season to pass by without enjoying the great things that we have been blessed with. Remember to not allow the busy things of life, to stop you from enjoying the small blessings that are happening all around you. Find time to slow down, and take a deep breath.

Mark Dean, Chaplain

CHApLAin’SCOrner

Local 412 extends our most sincere sympathies to the families and friends of these members.IN MEMORIAM

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Valuing Your Mental Health

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t...you’re right.”

– HENRY FORD

With the world moving so fast, depression, stress and anxiety are now the new normal. 2nd Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of Power and of Love and of a Sound Mind”. That means that God has given

us the ability to have calm in the middle of any storm. I urge you to find a way to simplify your life, so that you may enjoy life and not just live life. For some of us, this means not being involved in every function, but for others this may mean saying “yes” to a function. However,

whatever you do, I pray that you do it with purpose and with love in your heart. My God values your mental health just as much as any other health or heart issue you may have. Whether at work or at home, choose to be a person who brings peace and joy with them everywhere they go. Ask yourself what you can do to better take care of yourself. (Not only for yourself, but also for those who are around you). Life is way too short not to live your best life now! Be Blessed!

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This past April, the 31st UAW International Chaplaincy Conference met in Onaway at the Walter and May Reuther Family Educational Center. On Tuesday evening, the Chaplains, students from Martin Luther King High School of Detroit, and the Inland High School Band of Onaway came together to honor the out-going UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles, overseer of Ford Motor Company and the UAW Chaplaincy Program. The Inland High School Band of Onaway followed with a tribute for the former VP Jimmy Settles, recognizing his passion for justice and the UAW with three music selections, one of which was Solidarity Forever. Our keynote speaker was Michigan Supreme Court Justice the Honorable Richard H. Bernstein. We were all blessed by his encouraging words and life experiences he shared. He is the first blind judge to be elected to the judicial system and in the State of Michigan. Judge Bernstein told the story of Jacob in the Bible and how he wrestled with God all night refusing to let go until he was blessed. After the struggle was over, Jacob’s name was changed to Israel and he had a physical disability; his hip was injured, and he walked with a limp the rest of his life. A lady asked Judge Bernstein, recnognizing his involvement with Americans Disability Act (ADA) organization, “If God is who He is, why do others suffer?” His answer was that one cannot lead or be a good judge if

one has not had life experiences. Life experiences are not always to give joy and happiness but rather given to inspire a sense of purpose, mission, focus and wholeness. God never intended for one to struggle or suffer but people do suffer, struggle and experience things that are not always comfortable. Through those struggles, we can come to find identity, strength, realize awareness, transformation and impact the world in which we live in. It is through that struggle we can find greatness. Ultimately, an easy life doesn’t corre-spond with a good life. It is often those who come to know struggles, hardship and suffering are those who will go forth and create great things in life. Don’t focus on joy, happiness and smiling but rather come to realize it’s the blessings that come from our Creator which are more exciting than anything. Within that blessing, God gives us perspective to realize what is important. Learn to embrace life experiences. You don’t have to be happy about the experience, but try to understand its purpose. Young people must realize life is not a snap shot. There are going to be good days and bad days. You’re going to have bad days, bad weeks, and bad months. The key to survival is finding just enough good, joy and hope that you can balance all the sorrow, pain, and difficulties that come into your life. Embrace the experiences that are given to you. They are given to you for a reason, for a purpose; to act upon, to impact your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and co-workers. With these experiences you can do something great and profound. Those life-changing experiences we are given can help us to achieve things in life. We must come to the realization that life has purpose, and destiny. Bad things do happen to good people,

not everyone will recover. We will lose loved ones, we will lose homes, jobs, resources and even status. These things happen to transform us, to push us to our edges. So often, people will say they are sorry when something bad happens to you as they know you will recover. Those remarks are made without understanding. Recovery may not be possible for all, but those who are able to adapt are the ones able to thrive. The power that God gives to us is the power that comes with perspective, understanding, and meaning. Judge Bernstein went on to say, “You are a part of the finest Union in all the world. This is a Union that stands for greatness. This is a Union that stands for justice. This is a Union that stands for people and to make life better. This is a Union that has a mission, a focus and a purpose.” As Chaplains, we help to guide members. As Union leaders, we should help to guide our members by “being a part of the bigger plan.” Many of us have struggled, suffered and dealt with difficulties, so that we may be able to help others. We understand the pain, the difficulties in life which allow us to empathize with human suffering, pain, isolation, exclusion, struggles and hardship. The UAW gives you the structure, the organization, the ability to be heard, to be counted, the strength, to matter, to have influence, and the ability to do great things. As UAW members, be proud of this great Union. Talk about why it is great. Educate people of its meaning. Help people to understand the UAW history and let people know why you believe the way you do. I hope the thoughts from Judge Bernstein’s speech emphasizing the UAW will encourage you to be the best you can be as a Proud UAW Member.

Growth Through Experiences

Frankie L. Stewart Anderson

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AUGUST

(L-R) Russ Sanford, Richard Kornieck, Tony Martinico, Herbert Hampel, Johnny Ahern and Bob Szymanski

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

JULY

The Officers, Staff and Representatives of Local 412

congratulate and celebrate with these Union brothers and sisters

on their birthday month.

(L-R) Frankie Anderson and Jim English

Len Jaymes

Jim Perkins Sr.

JUNELOCAL 412 RETIREES

BIRTHDAYS(L-R) Jack Copeland, Georgia Morrow and

Wiley Banks

DECEMBER

(L-R) Daniel Teran, Bob Bruce, George Benson, Kory Keber,Dominic Cici and Heinz Pfitzer

NOVEMBER

(L-R) Bill Davis, Jr., Joe Vergolini andMarvin Kerscher

(Front, L-R) Ella Yardley and Annette Poterek (Back) Ron Danlovich, Ron Andras, Brian Hoxsie, Jim Hughes, Ernie Josefosky and Victor Murray

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PAvillion27800 George Merrelli Drive

Warren, Michigan(Van Dyke & Tank Ave.)#

Local 412 Members’ Children & Grandchildren ONLY

Sunday, december 2, 20182:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Serving Christmas Cookies,Candy, Chips, Juice and Coffee

Gifts from Santa for children ages newborn to 12 years*

Visit with Santaand His Helpers

u Balloons & Face Painting u

*Child must be present to receive a gift.

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Children’sChristmas Party

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(pLeaSe priNt)Your Name: _________________________________________________________ # of children ______________ Unit # ___________

Please print names of children Age Boy / GirlHome Ph # _____________________________ _____ (must be included)

Work Ph # _____________________________ _____ (must be included)

Return to Recreation ChairpersonDennis Greathouse or mail to:

uaW LOcaL 4122005 Tobsal Court, Warren, MI 48091

FAX to: (586) 754-1277or email to: [email protected]

or [email protected]

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Executive Board ................ 2nd tuesday .........5:30 pmJoint Council ..................... 3rd monday ..........5:30 pmMaster Mechanics Council ........................... Last tuesday ........4:30 pmretired Workers Chapter .... 2nd tuesday .........10:00 amTechnical Council .............. 4th thursday ........5:00 pmProduct Council ................ 2nd thursday .......5:00 pmHourly & Skilled Trades Council ........................... 1st monday...........4:00 pmPublic Sector Council ........ Last Wednesday ...5:30 pmDefense Council ................ 1st tuesday ..........5:00 pm

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PAIDfENToN, MI

PErMIT No. 1776LEADEROCAL 412

2005TOBsAlCOurT•WArren,MI48091-3798

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