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The ability to communicate one-on-one with your union. September 2004
LOCAL INFORMATION
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CITIZENSHIP/LEGISLATIVE/CAP Friendly reminder: October 4th is the last day you may register to vote for the November 2nd election.
Presidential Debates Mark your calendars; debates have been scheduled for: Thursday, September 30th - Coral Gables, Florida Friday, October 8th - St. Louis, Missouri Wednesday, October 13th - Tempe, Arizona (A Vice Presidential debate has also been scheduled for: Tuesday, October 5th.)
Volunteers Needed As UAW Leaders and Activists, we should be keenly aware of the benefits of our union membership. These benefits are under attack and now is the time to take action. Walter Reuther’s words, “What we gain at the bargaining table, we can lose at the ballot box”, have never been more true. If we are to stop the assaults on health care, the economy, worker safety, the 40 hour work week, pensions, and job security, we need your participation in our UAW election activities now and on Election Day with the following::
Phone Banks: Phoning is the most effective and efficient way to identify supporters and issues of concern to our members. Location: Kent CAP Office - Phone 261-4878 4330 Stafford SW, Wyoming, Michigan 49548 Coordinator: Doug Nyman Hours: 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday 10 am to 2 pm Saturday
Labor-to-Labor Walks: Every Saturday in October, these walks consist of a personal visit to union households in “swing precincts”. Registration and training begins at 9 am and returning by 2 pm.
Election Day: We will need your help on Election Day as well. Please contact the CAP Office as soon as possible so you can be scheduled for Election Day activities.
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Overtime Legislation Update The Harkin and Obey overtime protection amendment has now passed the Senate and House by a House vote of 223 to 193 September 13. All 200 Democrats and 1 Independent voted in favor of this amendment; along with 22 Republicans. We must continue to work to make sure these amendments are included in the final versions of the FSC/ETI Tax Bill and the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill. Many thanks to all UAW activists for their work in helping to pass this amendment in the House.
FYI: Did you know that by law union dues cannot be used to support any federal, state, or local candidate? Our only means of monetary support for labor-endorsed candidates is through voluntary contributions made through the UAW V-CAP Check-off Program.
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE Breast Cancer Walk October 16th The Women’s Committee will be walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, October 16, 2004, starting at Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids. We are asking for pledge donations to help raise money for this cause. Also, we would like to invite anyone interested in joining us in the walk to contact any of our committee members.
RECREATION COMMITTEE Christmas Party Registration Deadline October 29th Hurry! You only have until Friday, October 29th to turn in your registration form. Forms are available at the Work Center, Benefit Office, and Union Hall. The party is scheduled for Sunday, December 12th at Studio 28. The movie selected and show times will be announced at a later date. Hope to see you there!
NEW EMPLOYEES Please welcome D.R. Campbell who started 9/13/04.
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