UAW Local 1005 - Vice President's Corner

Vice President's Corner

Mike Caldwell
Vice President
U.A.W Local 1005
MikeCaldwell@uawlocal1005.org

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Local 1005,

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. Spring is right around the corner. Time to get the motorcycle or lawn equipment in for service. There are a few new laws in Ohio that you need to be aware of; first if it's raining out you are now required to have your headlights on if your wipers are on. Also there is now a $20 late fee if you fail to renew your driver's license or license plates on time. There is no longer a prorated half year plate for those of us with a classic car or Recreational vehicle that is garaged for the winter you must buy the whole year on time or pay the late fee. Several area communities now have a no texting while driving law so be safe and don’t text and drive not only will you save money on a fine but you may prevent an accident.

A big welcome to all the new people in the plant. We are glad you were able to join us here in Parma. I have not had the pleasure of meeting most of you yet so if you see me on the floor please introduce yourself. I am an electrician in metal assembly and work in the very back (H-91) dept.36/HI-MID. If there is anything I can do to help with your transition here please let me know.

Don’t forget to attend your Union meetings as this is where you will get the most accurate information not just rumors. While on our website you may email your union officials here, see the latest news, and also check out our list of Union and American made products provided by your Union Label committee. If you see any products that are no longer US made or products you would like to add please let us know so the list can be corrected. As you have seen there is a lot of construction going on in the plant this looks to be a very busy place in the coming years. Be involved it’s your Union! I am looking forward to serving you in 2010. If you have any questions or anything I can do for you please contact me in the main building or Email me here. MikeCaldwell@uawlocal1005.org

Quote of the month:

“Those who produce should have, but we know that those who produce the most - that is, those who work hardest, and at the most difficult and most menial tasks, have the least.”

Eugene Debs (American Labor Organizer, 1855-1926)

F.Y.I. if any of you are veterans or have friends and family who are veterans you may now get veterans license plates for your vehicle at no additional fee simply take your DD214 or honorable discharge papers with you when you renew your license plates. Try to go at least 2 weeks before they expire since your new plates need to be mailed to you. What has your government done for you (or to you) today? See it here http://thomas.loc.gov/ you may contact the President at " President@WhiteHouse.gov " or email your Senators, http://voinovich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.ContactForm ,or http://brown.senate.gov/contact.cfm/ . Be involved in your government while it’s still "your" government.

Fraternally Mike Caldwell
Buy Union, Buy American!