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President's Corner
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 dont 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.
Dont 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 its 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 its still "your" government.
Fraternally Mike Caldwell
Buy Union, Buy American!
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