WHITE SHIRT DAY – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Please help us honor the establishment of our union by the sit-down strikers in Flint, Michigan.  Wear a white shirt to work to show solidarity with each other as working men and women, and to say thank you to our brothers and sisters who sacrificed to help us get all the benefits we have today.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - SUNDAY, MARCH 26

The West Michigan Union Label Coalition will be holding their annual Pancake Breakfast from 9:30 am to 12 noon at the Region 1D UAW office.  Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and  more!

CITIZENSHIP/LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Volunteers needed for Millionaire’s Party March 18^th

Dealers are needed for Texas Hold Em’, Black Jack, and Wheel of Fortune.  Please sign up at the union hall or contact a member of our committee.

Minimum Wage Petition

Please help support the minimum wage increase.  We need to make sure all workers are paid a fair wage - especially the ones that are paid minimum wage.  Our representatives in Lansing get increases regularly, but when it comes to making sure the minimum wage is increased regularly, they have a hard time doing what is only fair.  We need to make sure the minimum wage is fair and that it can increase to keep up with inflation. 

You can help achieve a fair wage with increases for people who need it most by signing the petition to put this issue on the ballot.  So please stop by the Union Hall and sign the petition.  If you have a problem getting to the union hall or need more information, please contact a member of our committee. 

Women’s Legacy March 14 at Wealthy Theatre

Dean and Professor of Law Frank H. Wu will be the speaker at this UAW event scheduled for 6 pm at 1130 Wealthy SE in Grand Rapids.  There will also be a book signing following the event.

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE

United Labor Charity Bowl for Special Olympics Saturday, March 11, 18 at Park Center Bowling. 

Blood Drive   Wednesday, February 8^th  - 6 pm to 2 am

Conf Rm 4/4a Thursday, February 9^th -    9 am to 3 pm

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Applications are now available at the Union Hall for the UAW Local 730 Active and Retired Members Scholarship.  Deadline is Monday, April 3, 2006.

VETERANS COMMITTEE

·        Selling Veteran Posters and Frames

·        Collecting items for Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.  See any member for items requested.

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Bus Trip – April 9^th

See any member of the Women’s Committee.

CHILD CARE & ELDER CARE SERVICE

Calling all cooks!  We are collecting favorite recipes that will appear in the UAW-GM Family Favorite Recipes Cookbook.  You can e-mail me your recipe(s) to AnnA@4childcare.org (please put “recipe” on the subject line) or pick up a form at the Child Care Office.  Be sure to include:  Instructions, Submitted by, and Background information about the recipe and the person who made/makes it.  Employees who submit a recipe will be registered in a drawing for a chance to win one of several cookbooks.

Caring for an Older Adult Resource

Caregiver Resource Network www.caregiverresource .net  Visit this website for resources and information if you are caring for an older adult.  They list a calendar of support groups and informational events for those caring for an older adult or older family member