AmAlgAmAted And LOCAL 412 EADER

LEADEROCAL 412

AmAlgAmAted engineering, Public And PrivAte SectorS

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

See PRESIDENT on Page 3

Officers Reports .......................2-7Trustees Report ............................8United Way Ramp Build ...............9Veterans Information ...........10-13

WHAT’S INSIDE

SPRING 20152005 Tobsal • Warren, MI 48091Volume 35, Issue 1

Jeff Hagler

No matter which municipality or company you work for, we all, as union

brothers and sisters, have an obligation to support one another during all sets of negotiations. This year, Local 412 has more sets of negotiations scheduled than I can ever remember. We also have more newly hired employees than I believe we have ever had at any point in time. This formula has a few problems, but far more positives than negatives. We need to keep in mind that we

all ultimately want. If each and every company treated their employees fairly with dignity and decent wages, this wouldn’t be a necessity, but it is. Unfortunately, many companies we are dealing with currently do not have our backs or best interests

UAW Special Convention on Collective Bargaining ...14-15Local supports March of Dimes Walk for Babies ............. 19Adopt-a Family Christmas ......... 21

have opportunities to turn any of the perceived “negatives” into positives, so we can all benefit. One of the negatives is that many of our new employees have never belonged to a union. This of course creates an opportunity for us to show our new employees how beneficial it is in belonging to a union and share with the newer members what it really means. Maybe some of our newer members don’t yet understand “the power of solidarity” and how this can work to our advantage. This concept means that we all have each other’s back, whether you are a newer member or a long-standing member. This also means that we will have each other’s back even with members who we may not get along with. We must leave personalities out of this process. In the long term, this will benefit everyone, which is what we

It’s Our Turn!

Retirees Christmas Party ........... 22Children’s Christmas Party ........ 23Chaplains Reports ..................... 24Retirees Information ............26-27Local 412 Golf Outing ................ 28

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fInanCIalsTaTeMenTFOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2015

* DID NOT RECEIVE DUES CHECK

UNITS FUND BALANCE MEMBERS

fUnDsGENERAL .............................. $281,000.07 NEW BUILDING .................... $328,416.17 EDUCATION ............................ $18,258.17 BUILDING MAINTENANCE ....... $3,302.07 RECREATION .......................... $16,737.14 PUBLIC SECTOR ...................... $7,771.70 LOCAL 412 RETIREES ............ $16,496.72 LOCAL 314 RETIREES .............. $7,844.76 VETERAN’S COMMITTEE ......... $1,107.79 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE ................ $54.63 CHAPLAINCY ............................... $589.14

STRIKE SUPPORT ............................. $3,001.06 CIVIL RIGHTS ........................................ $634.64 COMMUNITY SERVICE ..................... $(259.23)YOUTH COMMITTEE ............................ $117.00 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION ........ $15,489.39 TOTAL FUND BALANCES ....... $809,813.06 TOTAL DUES ...................................$251,621.54UNIT P/C ....................................................$3.34 TOTAL CASH ASSETS .................. $941,336.30 P/C TAX/ TOT CURR. LIAB. .......... $196,009.57 NET CASH WORTH ................... $745,326.73

FinAnCiAL SeC’y-TreASurer Prepared by

TIm EDmuNDSREPoRTPREVIOUS MONTH’SBALANCE .... $854,248.63

INCOME:DUES ......................................................... $315,130.98

RETIREE DUES #412 ................................... $1,457.75

RETIREE DUES PAID AT LOCAL ....................... $24.00

RETIREE DUES #314 ........................................ $80.85

INITIATION FEES .............................................. $300.00

INSURANCE PREMIUM ..................................... $36.99

INTEREST:STOCK DIVIDEND ................................................ $9.92

FUNDS:NEW BUILDING ............................................. $8,948.44

UNITS ................................................................ $140.00

GROSS INCOME THIS MONTH ............... $326,128.93

NET INCOME THIS MONTH .............. $326,128.93

DISBURSEMENTS:GENERAL FUND:OFFICE SALARY ......................................... $30,367.43

LOST TIME ..................................................... $4,435.89

TRAVEL,MEALS,ETC................................... $11,227.14

PAYROLL TAXES ........................................... $7,184.27

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FORWARDED ......... $421.12

INSURANCE - MEDICAL ............................... $5,996.71

PROFESSIONAL FEES ................................. $4,166.78

OFFICE EQUIPMENT -

MAINT. AGREE .............................................. $595.36

PER CAPITA TAXES .................................. $147,842.72

STORAGE RENTAL .......................................... $331.19

REFUNDS: DUES ............................................. $120.64

SUPPLIES ...................................................... $1,191.07

FEES AND LICENSES ........................................ $10.00

LOAN PAYMENT 889 BUILDING ................... $5,948.44

TRAVEL PAID DIRECTLY TO AIR, ETC ....... $12,215.78

BANK CHARGES/ERRORS ................................ $57.02

COUNCIL REFRESHMENTS:MASTER MECHANICS ..................................... $349.57

FUNDS:BUILDING MAINTENANCE ........................... $9,291.99

412 RETIREES .............................................. $1,200.00

UNITS FUNDS:LOST TIME ........................................................ $394.89

REFRESHMENTS ............................................. $622.32

OTHER ........................................................... $5,397.74

GROSS DISBURSEMENTS ................... $249,368.07

LESS PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS ........... $10,326.81

NET DISBURSEMENTS ......................... $239,041.26

#1 CHRY ENGR DESIGN & CLERICAL ........................... $26,532.37 ..................684#2 CHRY JEFFERSON ASSEMBLY .................................. $5,914.37 ....................20#7 CHRY STERLING STAMPING ...................................... $(565.88) .....................25#9 CHRY MOUND ROAD ENGINE ....................................... $775.84 ....................17#10 CHRY ENGR TECHNICAL .......................................... $19,008.51 ..................670#14 CHRY ENGR BODY/MAINT SHOPS ............................ $8,810.78 ..................271#17 CHRY WARREN TRUCK ASSEMBLY .............................. $760.30 ....................30#18 CHRY WARREN STAMPING ........................................ $2,616.68 ....................20#21 CHRY MARYSVILLE ..................................................... $2,453.16 ....................19#23 CHRY DETROIT PARTS (MOPAR)................................ $1,234.94 ......................7#25 CHRY TRENTON ENGINE ........................................... $7,132.93 ..................126#27 GENERAL DYNAMICS ENGR/TECH ............................ $2,983.47 ....................93#28 GENERAL DYNAMICS ENGR/DESIGN ...................... $11,915.08 ..................132#30 UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ......... $(54.99) .....................13#32 CHRY INT'L PRODUCT ENGR ..................................... $3,566.40 ....................13#35 CITY OF WARREN ATTORNEYS .................................. $1,790.93 ......................5#36 36TH DISTRICT COURT .................................................. $645.60 ....................13#39 MACOMB COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS .......................... $1,242.97 ...................... *#40 CITY OF STERLING HGTS TECH & PROF .................. $1,386.85 ....................39#41 CITY OF STERLING HGTS SUPERVISORY ................. $5,905.32 ....................10#44 ST.CLAIR SHORES PROFESSIONAL EMPL ................ $7,882.61 ....................17#46 MACOMB COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTYS ............. $14,767.81 ...................... *#49 MACOMB INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .................. $1,946.92 ......................1#51 CHRY STERLING HGTS ASSEMBLY .............................. $983.07 ....................30#52 CLINTON TOWNSHIP T.O.P. ......................................... $2,291.55 ...................... *#54 ARAMARK-CTC ............................................................. $5,929.16 ..................204#57 NURSES ....................................................................... $5,326.52 ....................39#59 CITY OF WARREN ADMIN/WATER .............................. $7,833.18 ....................18#61 VALUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ..................................... $1,222.58 ..................103#62 ROMEO LIBRARY ............................................................ $859.69 ....................18#65 HEALTH MGT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA ....................... $2,100.15 ......................3#70 OCHA THERAPISTS ..................................................... $3,140.68 ......................6#75 MACOMB COUNTY SUPERVISORS .......................... $27,036.68 ...................... *#76 CLINTON TOWNSHIP WATER ..................................... $2,192.70 ...................... *#78 WASHINGTON TWP SUPERVISORY .............................. $976.01 ......................2#84 DETROIT DIESEL ....................................................... $11,181.55 ..................106#85 PONTIAC OSTEOPATHIC .......................................... $21,447.26 ....................48#87 AMERICARE ................................................................. $1,416.14 ......................0#91 ROMEO DISTRICT LIBRARY ........................................ $1,269.40 ......................6#92 WASHINGTON TWP WATER & SEWER ......................... $926.46 ......................3#93 WASHINGTON TWP DEPARTMENT HEADS .................. $732.36 ......................4#95 MACOMB COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL............ $425.51 ...................... *#97 CARAVAN KNIGHT ..................................................... $10,766.19 ..................181#98 MACOMB COUNTY HEADSTART, MCCSA ................. $1,346.28 ...................... *#99 WARREN MUNICIPAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION .......... $450.31 ......................3#100 TERRA CONTRACTING ............................................... $1,573.68 ....................15 UNITS TOTAL ........................................................... $240,080.08 ...............3,014

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at the forefront. At this point in time, we don’t know which companies we will target for actions (besides Chrysler, obviously).An Important Point To Ponder: According to my best estimates, did you know that if Chrysler agreed to give all of our 2nd tier employees a $4.00 an hour raise, it would be very close to what Chrysler paid Sergio Marchionne for one year (approximately $120,000,000)? Paying one employee vs. giving a raise to around 15,000 employees. Go figure that one! If this doesn’t make your blood boil,I don’t know what will. So, you may be asking yourself “what are my obligations?”•Becareful,they(Chrysler)loveto

fire people before negotiations begin (they like to call them hostages)

•Standtogetherbycommittingyourself to the cause

•Listentoyourunitchairsandchiefstewards

•Takepartinallactionsthatyouarerequested to be at

I’m not trying to be overly negative. I don’t think General Dynamics and Detroit Diesel are nearly as bad as Chrysler. I’m just being honest. However, no matter which company or municipality you work for, just be ready, be strong and be UNITED!Problems at the Chrysler Tech Center Recently, management at CTC has decided to outsource a large portion of our work that requires more than a 40-hour workweek, whether or not it can be performed cheaper or competitively in house. Management, in my opinion, has based many of their decisions on increasing their personal bonuses instead of caring about the good and welfare of Chrysler and its employees. The budget for outsourcing doesn’t come out of most directors’ budgets. It comes out of a separate budget. So with that being said, it makes certain people look good because they are saving money in their personal budgets, but it is costing FCA’s overall budget much more money to go outside. It just doesn’t make sense for the overall well-being of FCA and its employees. It’s very unfortunate that instead of working together with their employees, they’ve decided to forego our UAW-

Chrysler National Contract by ignoring language specifically developed to address

outsourcing decisions and rationale, such as cost information. They have simply stated to me in no uncertain terms, that these jobs “could not meet requested timing” (meaning working a 40-hour workweek only). When we asked management for information on many of these jobs, we weren’t provided with anything having to do with the bids, but just that they are not going to keep any work in-house that requires more than a 40-hour workweek, no matter the costs. Our Skilled Trades are also having major problems because of a shortage of manpower. They have been scheduled on a brutal overtime schedule and they are getting tired. During the last contract, Chrysler Human Resources agreed to hire in approximately 400 apprentices corporate wide. As usual, they have backed out from living up to their obligations. I don’t know of any apprentices hired anywhere. There are many qualified people willing to work, and the company still refuses to fill the demand. Nothing new here. Grievances have been filed and we must let them work through the system. Since many of you are newly hired,

it is your long future at Chrysler that matters the most. I ask you all to stand in solidarity with our higher seniority employees in showing management that we will not allow them to negatively affect our futures, whether it’s by attempting to outsource our jobs or to waste FCA resources. If these issues aren’t resolved by the time this article goes to press, we all may be asked to take part in numerous actions against these very poor business decisions made by management. In some cases, we have already demonstrated in order to send a clear message to our management counterparts that we stand together and we all want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem, and we all want to work together to benefit both the company and ourselves as employees. For clarification purposes, some directors and vice presidents are working well with the union and its employees. Many are not. It’s sometimes unfortunate that we have to take actions to send a message in an attempt to save money for Chrysler, improve the morale of our employees, and to greatly improve the quality of our vehicles. We just keep asking ourselves, “What are they thinking?!”

In the very near future, Chrysler and General Dynamics members may be asked to come to the local and vote on whether or not to give strike authorization.

What is a strike authorization vote? This will be the first time many of our members have voted on this authorization. It normally passes above a 90% approval because everyone realizes how important it is to have this leverage. This is a formality so that negotiating committees, your Local Bargaining Committee as well as your National Bargaining Committee, will have leverage in negotiating a fair and equitable agreement with FCA. The higher the percentage vote to approve strike authorization, the better. The company watches these numbers closely and it greatly enhances our leverage the higher the vote is. The last thing anyone wants is a strike. That being said, we must be prepared in case the need arises to take a firm stand in solidarity in order to make progress on this next contract. Chrysler and General Dynamics members may be the only ones asked to vote at this time. Dates and times of the vote will be posted soon.

SOLIDARITy FOREVER, LET’S MAkE PROGRESS TOGEThER!


1ST ViCe- PreSiDenT

by mIkE HAyES

REPoRT

We hear this statement over and over now. I believe it is “OUR TIME” more than it has been

in over 80 years. It is our time as a union to continue to fight, seek gains and protect our members however possible. UAW Local 412 is engaged in negotiations with FCA/Chrysler, Detroit Diesel, General Dynamics, and Aramark, as well as engaging many of the municipalities we have members in such as Macomb County, Washington Township, the City of Detroit and others this year. We have more re-engaging next year. Every employer represents a different set of circumstances, financial

positions and legislative impacts. Another commonly heard statement from the corporations, politicians and the super-rich 1% is that “although unions were once important, they

no longer are needed.” This is a mind-blowing, absurd notion given the spread of inequality in which we in America, even globally, find ourselves. Are the capitalists less greedy? Are companies more generous and humane? Are corporations no longer obsessed with reducing labor costs? Can you trust the political system to maintain workers’ rights while they rely on the super-rich to finance their campaigns? If you want to learn more, investigate alecexposed.org. How about another old saying: “numbers don’t lie,” and currently the numbers present a very clear picture.

Where unions exist, production volumes are greater, quality is at a higher level, workplace injuries and fatalities decrease drastically, and in some cases don’t exist. Where there is an organized labor presence, employee morale is much higher and the workforce is more diverse and highly trained. So, from a business perspective why would an employer be against an organized work force or a union? There are two simple and obvious answers to that question: ultimate profit for their pockets and not that of their employees, and a workforce that is disposable. A case where truly the numbers don’t lie: Statistically,

7 of the 10 states with the highest unemployment rates today are also right-to-work states. Let’s consider what the workplace would look like if unions cease to exist. It will be a workplace of decreasing wages with working people living near poverty. Company-provided health care will be a thing of the past, not to mention on the job health and safety. Investing in retirement through a defined pension or 401k? That option will no longer exist. Temporary employment, meaning an employee with nothing other than a paycheck based on low wages, will be the norm. Vacations, holidays and overtime will be phased out. These are just some of the things that the Union negotiates for its members and why collective bargaining is so important. The simple expectation and opportunity to make a comfortable life for our families and investing in the future of our children will become next to impossible. The champion for social justice and equality will be eliminated. We need to ask our new members the reality of what it was like when they worked outside the protection and embodiment of the UAW. What was their work environment like? Did they feel like at-will employees and did they trust their employer in having their best interests in mind? Many members I have spoken to in UAW Local 412 have stated to me that they cannot ever imagine going back to working outside of the union environment. A great deal of us have enjoyed this protection for many years, in fact decades, and have lost touch with the impact and benefits of what being part of a union is. Organized labor began out of necessity. Whether historically it was from a fatally disastrous fire in a shirt factory, a sit-down strike in an auto plant, a battle on a bridge, or coal miners being slaughtered, there was a need to stand together. Workplace conditions, inhumane amounts of hours at ridiculous wages and worker safety brought the workforce together to battle for justice. Organized Labor grew and worked with the employers developing into integral parts of the companies.

‘IT’S OUR TIME’ – Continued Solidarity and Support Required

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Vice President Mike Hayes & President Jeff Hagler

DJ Haist and Joe Auito working on Health & Safety proposals

REVIEWING ThE MEMBERS SUBMITTED CONTRACT PROPOSALS


Corporate America and the employee prospered and the middle class was born. Developing successful workplace practices while both parties prospered by banding together and by forcing the reluctant corporation to continue to evolve and make progress for its employees. During past and the recent economic setbacks, the UAW defended their members by minimizing to the best of its ability the impact of these politically and economic-created disasters by keeping their employees on the job, ensuring their return to work, training them when they couldn’t return and most recently in a major way actually saving Chrysler from demise. The UAW did not quit and now Volkswagen of Tennessee has an active and growing UAW Local, and its effort with the other transplants are showing signs of success as well. This success is surely part of the UAW’s involvement, but wouldn’t be possible without the unity of the workforce seeking out an organized labor voice. This is because they see the advantages of having a union. This is critical to the future of the labor movement, in fact all of labor in America, because the tactics the transplants utilize to bring their entire workforce down by diminishing the rights of its employees, and in fact completely controlling communities they exist in, jeopardizes not only its present employees but the entire workforce of America by creating a “race to the bottom.” It also continues to fight politically. attempting to reverse the trends of inequality and injustice to our public sector employees. The public employees remain under full assault from the political agenda set to destroy these hardworking and well educated employees and their families. The UAW continues to lobby and fight for their justice and to overthrow the political agenda against them, which is extremely costly. Without an organized

voice, the impact, although hard to imagine, would be drastically worse. We find ourselves in a similar trend today. Yes, it is “Our Time” once again to fight for our members during these contract negotiations and the battles in front of us, and let it be clear it is going to be a battle. Times are better for most corporations than they were during the last set of negotiations. But note the constant thread in every scenario described above: Where progress was made, workplace revisions were accomplished and where economic gains were achievedm they were achieved because the workforce was UNITED. THEY SUPPORTED EACH OTHER AND THEY SUPPORTED THEIR UNION AND THE NEGOTIATINGTEAMS FIGHTING FOR THEM. A process of making gains for the entire body, not just the individuals, is the most successful in the long term. During this article, I have mentioned several statements and old sayings,

Local Technical Training committee members Brian Jackson and Wayne SmithUnit 14 Chair Steve Conley

(Around the table, L-R) Unit 10 Chairman Walt Atkins, Trustee & Unit 10 Steward John Grunalt, Vice President Mike Hayes, President Jeff Hagler,

Unit 14 Steward Jerry Witt, and Benefit Representative Cathy Stoey

but the most significant and one of the oldest in the UAW is “Solidarity FOREVER.” Solidarity is the most critical thing we can achieve and embrace moving forward, not only the next few months but the next several years. We must go back to the old ways of solidarity and band together to recover and/or make progress again in the upcoming negotiations. We have to have the backs our brothers and sisters in all sectors of the UAW and rally behind them in their times of need and we must be prepared to show that support when called upon. Complacency and entitlement will not achieve what we plan on achieving. Solidarity and involvement will.

WCM Specialists Roy Lee and John Bugeja

Local 412 representatives assist in organizing demands turned in by our Chrysler membership for the upcoming national contract negotiations.


2nD ViCe-PreSiDenT

by ANDy ToTH

REPoRT

their families working toward a common goal; equality for all, a good-paying job, medical benefits, retirement and the ability to go home to your family because you work in a safe environment. Those are our core beliefs, and what we stand for! General Dynamics Land Systems and the UAW will be heading into negotiations this year. This contract covers a wide array of members from both hourly and salary workers of UAW Local 412 (Units 27 & 28) and UAW Local 1248 in Michigan; UAW Local 1193 in Scranton, Pa.; and UAW Locals 2075 and 2147 in Lima, Ohio. It seems like just yesterday I was writing about how our contract year was coming up. And before we knew it, it’s here! At General Dynamics, we do have some tools in place to facilitate negotiations. Relationships have played a key role in all negotiations, not only at GD, but everywhere. It is the common goal for the union and management to make the company

As I read JFK’s eloquent quote below, I could only think of how true a statement it is, and

with negotiations coming sooner than later, how we should really dissect this. Common goals should really hit home for all union families. It is not about greed nor is it about me. It is about our UAW brothers, sisters, and

Solidarity

“The labor movement is people. Our Unions have brought millions of men and women together, made them members one of another, and given them common tools for common goals. Their goals are goals for all AMERICA – and their enemies are the enemies for progress. The two cannot be separated.”

– JOhn F. KEnnEdy

as profitable as possible, but not at the expense of the worker. When this understanding is achieved and there is buy-in from both parties, it makes for beneficial negotiations. When this cannot be attained, it hurts all that are involved. It puts a strain on integrity, trust, and economics for both the employee and the company. It is my belief that the UAW at General Dynamics has a good understanding of what makes “business sense” and what doesn’t! This has been a common philosophy since the introduction of Whole Systems Architecture (WSA) (now Whole Systems Business Model) and the Teaming processes; it is to have a stake in the business and be a part of the business. With that be said, it is our intention to provide the membership with the best contract possible, while keeping our integrity and trust at the same time. If we all stand together in solidarity, our goals should be achievable!

Unit 27 & 28 Bargaining Committees reviewing proposals with Mike Hayes (standing).

(Seated, L-R) Jeff Farkas, Tamira Jefferson-Lampkin, Jeremy Guernsey, Greg Gibbons, Andy Toth and Kevin Filary

“There is no power in the world that can stop the forward march of free men and women when they are joined in the solidarity of human brotherhood.”

– WAlTER REUThER


3rD ViCe-PreSiDenT

by Tom BuRNS

REPoRTStanding in Solidarity

Every year is busy at our Local, and this one will be no exception. The majority of us will be voting on

new contracts in the coming months. The Unit 84 Bargaining Committee at Detroit Diesel has been at the table since late last year with the expectation of having a tentative agreement by the time the contract expires at the end of April. Detroit Diesel is a Daimler Trucks North America Company and they are no stranger to large profits. DTNA has profited over a billion dollars each of the last three years and did not suffer the wrath of the economic downturn like the American auto industry. DTNA was not immune to the economic conditions of the past several years. They, too, had to make some adjustments during the early part of the recession, but they continued to profit. In addition to Detroit Diesel, DTNA owns Freightliner, Western Star, and Thomas Built Busses. All of these companies are largely located in North Carolina and Detroit Diesel supplies engines, axles, and soon will be producing transmissions for all of them. Although North Carolina is a right-to-make-less state, these are UAW shops. In 2014, all of them ratified exceptional contracts. Our union brothers and sisters in the South did a great job and have paved a path for the committee at Detroit Diesel. Every contract has room for improvement and the committee at Detroit Diesel has submitted demands to improve the work life, increase safety efforts, as well as improvements to benefits and compensation. I have no doubt we will reach an equitable agreement that benefits both

parties. Although we send our representa-tives to the table, negotiations involve everyone. It is extremely important during negotiations for the members in the workplace to show solidarity

and most importantly stand behind their Bargaining Committee. This is a critical time and will set the stage for the duration of the agreement. Several of the 412 members at Detroit Diesel have put signs on their tool boxes, work benches and

bulletin boards that read “Together We Bargain, Divided We Beg.” Never has there been a truer statement. This is an excellent way to remind your

union brothers and sisters we must stick together and a great way to let management know we are united. By the time you are reading this, Detroit Diesel has voted on a new contract. This does not mean we now let our guard down. There are several contracts to negotiate in 2015 and solidarity is the key to our future. I want to remind everyone that even in a good economy or even a great economy, we are vulnerable when we stand alone. Every unit within Local 412 faces unique problems and we all face similar problems. Standing together is the only way to overcome the problems and achieve excellent agreements. This is our time and when we stand in solidarity we can accomplish fair and equitable contracts that will not only benefit the members today, it will benefit all of our future members.

Detroit Diesel preparing for negotiations.(L-R) Unit Chair Tom Burns, Recording Secretary Cameron Lange, Afternoon shift

Steward, Larry Mihalik, and Day shift Steward Ed Gren

(L-R) Mark Banks, Ron Harris, Nick Candela, Gary Pieknik

RATIFICATION

PASSED BY

80%(75 yES, 19 No)


Greetings to all Local 412Active and Retired Members! We hope you all had an enjoyable winter, but we were not too sorry to see it go and finally welcome spring.

LoCAL 412TruSTeeSREPoRT

by JoHN GRuNALT and BILL LAIRD

Semi-annual audit a success

As of January 1, 2015 there have been some changes:Chrysler/FCA er andurgent Care Co-Pays:•ER: $100 co-pay (waived if admitted)

*keep in mind that just because you are in the ER overnight or for observation does not mean you have been admitted!*

•UrgentCare:$50 Co-pay for both BCN & HAP HMO plans (this is new for HMO members)

•The traditional BCBS PPO coverage for Urgent care is 50% co-insurance and the BCBS Standard Care Network Plan is subject to deductible & co-insurance.

understanding the terms and how they work: Deductibles, coinsurance and copays What is a deductible? It is the amount you pay for health care services before your health insurance begins to pay. For example, if your deductible is $300, you would pay 100% of your health care charges until the amount you paid reaches $300. After that, some services you receive may be covered at 100%, or you may have to pay coinsurance. These are some other terms you may see associated with deductible:•Afterdeductible:Thisletsyouknow

that insurance starts sharing costs with you for a service after you’ve met your deductible.

•Nodeductible:You don’t have to pay toward your deductible for this service, but you’ll still have to pay any copays.

•Beforedeductible: Insurance will cover this service before you’ve met your deductible, but you’ll still have to pay any copays.

What is coinsurance? Coinsurance is your share of the cost of a health care service. It’s usually figured as a percentage of the total charge for the service. You pay coinsurance plus any

deductibles you still owe. For instance, if you’ve already met your $300 deductible and your co-insurance is 20% for a

$100 health care bill, you would pay $20 and the insurance company would pay $80.

What is copay? A copay is a fixed amount you pay for a health care service, usually when you receive a service. The amount can vary depending on the type of service. You may also have a copay when you have a prescription filled. For example, a doctor’s office visit may have a copay of $25. The copay for an emergency room visit may cost more, such as $100. However, there is a maximum amount you will pay for coinsurance and copays. This is called the coinsurance and copay maximum.

Benefits Updateby Cathy stoey benefits rep..

CHrYsler

Know your Benefits!

Local 412Servicing Reps

(Liaisons)

JeFF HAgLer, PresidentWork (586) 754-2450Cell (313) 303-4688email [email protected] Units, Committees & Councils

MiCHAeL HAyeS, 1st Vice-PresidentWork (248) 576-4367Cell (586) 504-2989email [email protected]: 1, 28, 39, 46, 49, 54, 75, 95, 98

AnDy ToTH, 2nd Vice-PresidentWork (586) 825-8037Cell (586) 321-5487email [email protected]: 2, 7, 9, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25, 32, 51, 52, 59, 76, 97

ToM burnS, 3rd Vice-PresidentWork (248) 613-8669Cell (248) 613-8669email [email protected]: 10, 30, 61, 65, 70, 84, 100Flying Squadron Officer

DenniS greATHouSe, Recording SecretaryCell (586) 321-6283email [email protected], Assisting Units: 40, 41, 99

JoHn grunALT, TrusteeWork (248) 576-6441Cell (586) 243-0852email [email protected]: 10, 27, 35, 36, 54, 86Flying Squadron Officer

biLL LAirD, TrusteeWork (248) 512-4802Cell (586) 925-0025email [email protected]: 62, 78, 91, 92, 93

wArDeLL wooDS, Sergeant-at-Armsemail [email protected]

CHArLie wiLSon, GuideWork (248) 576-9695Cell (810) 275-3004email [email protected]: 32, 44Flying Squadron Officer

We performed our semi-annual audit in January 2015 for the past months of July through December 2014. The financial records, vouchers and local property were in order and no major

purchases were placed during that time. The vouchers for the prior completed month are presented at each Joint Council meeting for the members to inspect if they are interested.


Local 412 members came together with Bill Helwig of the United Way to build a ramp for Chrysler Skilled Trades member Jim Sims. Jim is an Air Force Veteran

who has been home for a bit recovering and was in desperate

need of some assistance. The Local 412 Veterans Committee, concerned members and some help from United Way got things moving. This past March, Jim received the much-needed ramp he and his wife need to make mobility possible! Thanks to all of the volunteers for their assistance in getting this done! (L-R): Bill Helwig, Dan Taub, John Bugeja, Ken Mitchell,

Brian Jackson

This is what our Union is all about – Solidarity in action

Local 412 member andveteran Jim Sims


by Cathy Stoey

The veteran designation gives veterans an easy way to prove their

veteran status to receive discounts from businesses. It also allows the Secretary of State’s Office to partner with the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency, and veteran service organizations to provide referral information so veterans better know what resources and services are available to them. Eligible veterans may get the designation by visiting any Secretary of State office or when renewing through the mail. The designation is available when you apply for an original or renewal Michigan license or ID at no additional charge. If added at another time, correction fees will apply. Eligibility Military veterans who served in any branch of the U.S. armed forces and have an honorable or under honorable

conditions (general) discharge may have a veteran designation printed on their Michigan driver’s license or state identification card. Qualifying services include the U.S. Air Force, Air Force National Guard, Army, Army National Guard, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy, as well as their Reserve components.Required documentation Veterans must provide acceptable documentation to receive the

designation. Any submitted form must indicate the character of discharge. Acceptable forms include:•DD214(orcorrectionDD215), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, any

copy except Copy 1•FormNGBFM22or23,Reportof

Separation and Record of Service, which must indicate honorable or general discharge

•FormsWDAGO,suchasWDAGO53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge

•GSA6954,CertificateofMilitaryService

•NAVPERS553,ExtractofNoticeofSeparation from U.S. Naval Service

•VAVeteranHealthIdentificationCard Customers may call the Department of State Information Center to speak to a customer-service representative at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424) or visit www.michigan.gov/sos.

Michigan Veteran designation for licenses and ID cards

Mental health disorders can be so complex that many adults can’t comprehend them. So,

how exactly do you explain them to children? Seth Kastle, Army Veteran retired after a 16 year military career as a Company First Sergeant wrote a children’s book to help explain PTSD to younger kids. Kastle struggled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and found it difficult to communicate what was going on in a way that his young children would understand. Why Is Dad So Mad? Is a narrative story told from a family’s point of view (mother and children) of a service member who struggles with PTSD and its symptoms. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PSD) can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, assault, or disaster. Most people have some stress reactions after a trauma. If the reactions don’t go away over time or disrupt your life, you may have

PTSD. Here are some facts (based on the U.S. population):•Approximately11to

20 percent of recent veterans suffer from PTSD, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

•About7or8outofevery 100 people (or 7-8% of the population) will have PTSD at some point in their lives.

•About5.2millionadults have PTSD during a given year. This is only a small portion of those who have gone through a trauma.

•About10ofevery100(or10%)ofwomen develop PTSD sometime in their lives compared with about 4 of every 100 (or 4%) of men. Learn more about women, trauma and

Why is Dad so Mad?

PTSD. This book is a great way to assist in communicating PTSD to children, even if you have a family member that is struggling with PTSD, trauma or mental illness or not related to military service, it’s written and illustrated in a way that speaks to all audiences.


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her mother and the 4 shar-peis they have. On behalf of all of the Local 412 members and the veteran’s committee, we would like to thank Ken and Barb for their service to this country. Godspeed.

By Ron Taras Ken Choate is a member of UAW local 412, Unit 14, metal shop employee for the past 4 years. Ken was deployed in April to Kuwait for 6 months with the Air National Guard 127th Air Wing (A10) out of Selfridge ANG base. Prior to Ken’s deployment, the Veterans Committee honored Ken and his wife also a Navy veteran, Barb Tysell Choate at a luncheon at CTC for his military service and upcoming deployment. We received word he landed in Kuwait as of April 14, 2015. Ken joined the Marines in 1986. During his 8 years as a Marine, Ken served in Operation Desert Storm. Many years had passed and Ken went back into service this time with the 127th Air Wing (A 10) stationed out of Selfridge ANG base. He recently reenlisted for 6 more years and upon completion, Ken will have 20 years of service. During his time with the 127th Air Wing, Ken has been deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom, on his current mission in Kuwait for 6 months with average temperature in the 100 degree range to support Operation Enduring Freedom and the fight against ISIS. Ken and Barb Tysell Choate have been married for 11 years. Barb’s schedule will be busy during Ken’s deployment. She teaches self-defense/martial arts classes, takes care of

Ken Choate with Local 412 Veterans Committee at Chrysler Tech Center

The Choates attending the Metal Shop Luncheon


On a brisk February morning, the

United States Navy League held the kick-off meeting for the future events of the Commissioning of a new ship,

called the USS Detroit. The event was held at the Detroit Athletic Club in Midtown. Born and raised in and around Detroit and with family ties to the Navy, I was thrilled to be invited to attend and learn more about this project with members of the Local 412 Veterans Committee. Brain Eickel from Chrysler and Karen Sylvester from General Dynamics were also in attendance representing Local 412. After the customary presentations of colors, the U.S. National Anthem & Canadian Anthems were sung to open the meeting. Reverend W. Flemings of Mariners Church humbly recited Henry Longfellow’s Poem, “A Building of a Ship,” which set the stage. The USS Detroit’s United States Navy Prospective Commanding Officer, CDR Michael Wohnhass, introduced us to his crew that will take to the seas aboard this new ship. CDR Wohnhass told us the ship is 80% ready and the crew is finishing up the last 25% of their training.

The USS Detroit was christened last October and launched in dramatic fashion, sideways into the Menominee River, which feeds into Lake Michigan and Green Bay. The ship has been going out into Lake Michigan and will continue to stretch her legs until the official commissioning in Detroit. The ship will then travel onward through the St. Lawrence Seaway to the Atlantic, south to Panama and north up to her new home port in the Pacific Ocean, in sunny San Diego California. She will be taking both Michigan and Detroit Pride with her. The Navy ship is not officially named until her commissioning, which will take place in the summer of 2016 at the Port of Detroit. The first speaker of the morning was the ships official sponsor, Mrs.

Barbara Levin. Mrs. Levin is the wife of our longtime Michigan United States Senator, Carl Levin, who retired recently. She was able to give us a historical perspective on what it means to be a ship sponsor, a process that dates back 3,000 years to the Phoenicians’ and the Greeks. There are many religious ceremonies and rituals that have been handed down that she explained. One tradition is the “Stepping of the Mast,” which Mrs. Levin had taken part in the day before the christening was performed. It was customary for the Greeks to place a coin under the mast of a ship, for atonement or passage for their sailors lost at sea. Today, it’s considered good luck to also place items under to mast as it is put into its upright position prior to launch. The items Barbara selected were an 1813

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USS Detroit Commanding Officer CDR Michael Wohnhass and Crewmember

with Senator & Mrs. Levin


penny, a small piece of the French flag from the fort of Detroit, and a photo of her and Carl. Why the penny? Well, in 1813 during the battle of Lake Erie, which was fought was to regain control of the Detroit area, the colonists were victorious and took a ship from the British. This 1813 ship was the first to be named the USS Detroit. This current Navy vessel will be the sixth named after our city. The ship will have some of the best technical advances of our time and will be the pride of Detroit, which happens to be parallel with the rebirth of our city; so rich in automotive and industrial history and coming into a new era of leadership in the great city of Detroit. The next speaker was Joe North, Vice President of Lockheed Martin’s Littoral Ships & Systems, who gave us some more information of the ship building process up in Wisconsin. This ship yard employees about 40% of their workers from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This sophisticated ship, an LCS 7 Naval vessel, employed

a supplier base that encompassed 43 states. The ship yard is growing a community up in the north and the program is continuing to produce more ships. The ships are a great sense of pride for Michigan and Wisconsin workers, and they are working hard to creating a great product for the US Navy. Richard Biden, Chief Executive President of Gibbs & Cox , the design firm, shared that they have quite a few U of M graduates working on these ships and they will be following these ships as they progress. Plans are that future ships will be named after great lakes areas and possibly some of our towns. But Detroit is the first one out. Additional guest speakers including Jay Farner, President & CMO of Quicken Loans and Ike McKinnon, Deputy Mayor and Detroit Police Department Retiree. Both were extremely honored and excited for what this means to the people of Detroit and great State of Michigan. Commissioning Chair Captain, John G. McCandless, USN, (Ret) and John R

Peracchio also presented. They gave us a glance of how big this celebration is going to be here in our town. A full week of events is being planned here in Detroit and will also include our greatest ally and friends in Windsor, Ontario. The week’s events will include many activities including public tours of the ship and historical exhibits at Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. In closing, Mr. Peracchio stated the importance and scope of this event will be so huge, it will make the time the Superbowl came to Detroit look like small potatoes… this is really something to see and participate in and “you will not witness anything like this again in our lifetime in Detroit.” With that, I’m looking forward to attending with my family and hope you and your families are able to stop in next summer and give the U.S.S. Detroit a grand and proper sendoff as she and her crew head out into long deployments of active service defending our freedoms at home.

The USS Detroit is 375 feet in length, a full-range production ship and requires a crew of 50 to run. The advanced technology on this ship is designed to be “plug and play,” meaning the crew can take leave at any point, quickly bring aboard a new crew and transition will be seamless and smooth. She has an over 40 ft. roster tail and the intake jets can fill an Olympic-size swimming pool in less than 60 seconds. She can get shallow and fast, over 50 mph. WOW!

Members Representing the International UAW and Local 412 Veterans Committee (Front, L-R) Joe Bartkiewicz, Laura Long, Karen Sylvester, Doug Taylor, Andy Ackles

(Back, L-R) Mark Taylor, Brian Eickel

Detroit Deputy MayorIke McKinnon Ceremonial Presentation of the Colors


For the UAW, 2015 will be a year of managing great expectations. Members expect big results in a recovering economy after years of sacrifices during tougher times. In

addition, negotiations will occur against the restoration of the right to strike by automakers and right-to-work legislation in states including Michigan. This year the UAW is negotiating contracts with all three Detroit automakers, General Dynamics, Detroit Diesel along with the State of Michigan and John Deere. Those employers alone account for about 43% of the UAW's roughly 400,0000 members. Since 2011, the number of autoworkers represented by the UAW at GM, Ford and Chrysler has increased from about 111,000 to about 140,000 as industry sales have recovered. The UAW Special Convention on Collective Bargaining, which occurs every four years, is a forum for members to provide input into the union's negotiating agenda. The convention provided UAW President Dennis Williams and his leadership team an opportunity to lay out their vision of the union's future and its bargaining strategy. NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks and U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez addressed convention delegates.

UAW Special Convention on Collective Bargaining


2015 will be a busy year for the UAW negotiatorshERE ARE SOME kEy DATES:June/July Contract talks begin with Detroit Three automakers.September 7 Labor Day – Always a big day for the UAW and, in a contract year, can be the day the union picks a lead automaker for contract talks.September 14 Four-year contract with GM, Ford and FCA US expires.october 1 Six-year contract with John Deere expires for 11,000 workers.october 18 Contract with General Dynamics expires for over 1,500 workers.December 31 Contract with state of Michigan expires for about 22,000 workers.

2015 UAW- Chrysler National Negotiating Team

(Front L-R) Jim Riche, Local 1435; Lashawn English, President Local 1264; Mark Dickow, President Local 140; Joseph Ferro, Local 212; Jeff Jarema,

President Local 212; Tom Brenner, President Local 889; Jeff Hagler, President Local 412

(Back L-R) Bill Guinan Local 685 and Mike Godlewski-President Local 75


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The following is a list of ex-UAW members that used to belong to Local 412 and are now not paying their fair share. What this means is that they have elected to quit paying union dues, but are still benefitting by continued representation by the union. Whether we feel this is fair or not, it is permitted to happen because of this continued attack on unions. Despite the fact that some individuals to not see the value, 95% of our membership that is eligible to opt out of the union has chosen not to do so. The reason why we are publishing the names is so that each active Member, Elected and Appointed Official is aware of who is no longer permitted to attend any union functions or activities in addition to being ineligible for additional benefits as a condition of their choice to leave the union.These conditions will apply to those who havechosen not to pay their fair share:•YouwillnotbeeligibletorunforelectionssuchasLocal

Officer, Unit Officer, Joint Council Delegate, serve on any Local Committees, Local Councils, or UAW Constitutional Convention Delegates.

•YouwillnotbeeligibleforanyInternational,LocalorUnit Appointments.

•Youwillnotbeeligibletoattendanyunionfunctionspaidforby dues paying members including any meetings, picnics, out-ings, Christmas parties, retiree events, or any activity spon-sored by the union. The above fore mentioned is not to be constructed as all-inclusive as to what “union activities” are.

Current list of those who choose not to pay their fair share

•IfatanytimeyouwishtorejoinUAWLocal412,youwillbe required to pay all unpaid dues and/or dues in arrears as well as an initiation fee.

•Yournamewillbeputonalistofallnamesofthosemembers deciding to opt out of UAW Local 412 and will be made public.

•LocalandInternationalby-lawsdonotapplytoyouanymore.•IfyoudecidetorejoinUAWLocal412,itwillbeallowedonly

in the months of March and August of any particular year.

The UAW family has joined the American Football Coaches Association to help protect our Nation’s children. Child Identification kits are available at no

charge! The ID kits include inkless fingerprint cards, two DNA Collection Swabs and one Activator card. Each kit will help protect two children.

See your Steward or Unit Chair if you are interested!

Child Identification Kits

Local 412 Plant Engineers: Please be sure to utilize our UAW Local 412 Unit 100 Terra Contracting Inc. for pipe cleaning, power washing etc. in our Chrysler facilities.

The vendor code for Terra is: 12816

Unit 30 ... Jessica BrooksUnit 30 ...Katherine CostelloUnit 39 ...Lori DunlopUnit 39 ...Nancy RyanUnit 49 ...Kelly HeinzUnit 49 ... Joseph McBratnieUnit 52 ...Susan BrooksUnit 61 ...Pennie BentleyUnit 61 ...Hannah Lahring Unit 61 ...Hester PoeUnit 61 ...Thomas SchlegelmilchUnit 75 ...Renai EdwardsUnit 75 ...Patricia HansenUnit 75 ...Rene Hewitt-LichotaUnit 75 ...Cole ShoemakerUnit 85 ...Patricia Caldwell

Unit 85 ...Sharnella ClarkUnit 85 ...Mariya GesinaUnit 85 ...Lorrie HubertsUnit 85 ... Jason MellonUnit 85 ...Kaela MellonUnit 85 ...Nagham NajorUnit 85 ...Christopher PettyUnit 85 ...Randall PrimeauUnit 85 ...Mary Ellen ReynoldsUnit 85 ...Adam RobovitskyUnit 85 ... Jeffrey RossettoUnit 85 ...Linda SzumanskiUnit 85 ...Marideth ThomasUnit 85 ...Thomas TolandUnit 85 ...Subrena Whaley

ex-UAW members who are not paying their fair share...

...they have chosen to quit paying union dues while still benefitting by continued representation by the union.


UAW International Representative Sue Robles, Local 412 member Roy Lee, UAW International President Dennis Williams, Roy’s daughters Taylor and Madison Lee gathered in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 2015 to help honor and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery march.

Please use the form below to file achangeofaddresswiththeLocal.Ifyouwish,you can use our website, uawlocal412.orgor simply call the Local at 586-754-2450.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

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________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP

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2015 Commemorative CoinsHelp provide gravesite wreaths, in conjunction with

Wreaths Across America at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan and other Veterans’ events.

CONTACTS:Chrysler contact: Robert “Wayne” Smith at (248) 576-3810

General Dynamics contacts: Mark Lagana at (586) 825-8912or Jeremy Guernsey at (586) 825-8037

2014 & 2015 coins are available

$1000and may be

purchased fromany of theVeterans

Committee members.

Recycle your cell phones. Give your cell to any Veterans Committee member or drop it off at the Local 412 Hall. Thank you!

Pop-Tops for Veterans The Veterans Committee has been collecting pull-tabs or “pop-tops” from beverage cans. The tabs are the only pure aluminum part of the can, and cans may still be returned for deposit even after the tabs are removed. The money obtained from the recycled tabs can be used to help returning enlisted soldiers and veterans.THANK YOU!

OUR MISSION: HELP OUR TROOPS CALL HOME

Bikers...Let’s Ride

MISSIon To use our mutual love of motorcycles and motorcycle riding to gather socially, support the policies and activities of the International Union, UAW and Region 1, safely conduct rides and other functions for the purpose of recreation.

To PArTICIPATe:• Must be a UAW Region 1 member in good standing• Only American or Canadian made motorcycles• Take riders of all skill level and experience• $35 Annual Dues

YoU Can regIsTer on THeregIon 1 WebsITeCLICK THE MOTORCYCLE COUNCIL TAB

UAW-SBU employees using orplanning to use TAP funds: Please input your grades on-line ([email protected]) AND fax or email HARD COPY to the TAP office (586-427-6747). If you took a Labor Studies class, you must input your grade on-line AND send in a copy of your certificate. It’s imperative to submit your grades, because the NTC will not approve any further vouchers for you and you’ll be responsible for payment.Questions? Call Joe Auito (810-543-0672), Local 412

UAW-ChryslerTuition Assistance Plan

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Local 412 members joined the annual Walk for Babies at Oakland University on Sunday, April 26th. UAW International Chrysler Department Vice President, Norwood Jewell spoke at the opening ceremonies in support of the event. Many more walks are scheduled for this spring, please see their website to participate in one of their upcoming walks at: www.marchofdimes.org/michigan/events

President Jeff Hagler and Vice President Mike Hayes presenting two checks to Alyse Wesorick of the March

of Dimes. The first check is in the amount of $250, graciously approved by the Local 412 Joint Council. The other check is in the amount of $500, donated by Unit 1.

Local 412 members with UAW Vice President Norwood JewellThank you to all of our volunteers for supporting Local 412

and the March of Dimes!

Please see one of

your Unit officials or

Steward to order!


hap.org/uawrmbt

Health Plans for EveryoneIndividual • Group • Medicare • Medicaid

HAP has you covered.

HAP is proud to be a UAW-represented organization. In fact, more than

90,000 auto workers and their families have made HAP their plan of

choice. For over 50 years, we’ve been providing the UAW with

affordable health plan options that go beyond benefits.

• Large network of top doctors

• Excellent coverage

• Award-winning customer service – including your very own

personal service coordinator

Go with the name you trust: HAP.

UAW Chrysler, GM and Ford retirees:

Have questions about HAP? Call HAP at (800) 422-4641.

Or visit hap.org/uawrmbt.

Ready to choose HAP? Call Retiree Health Care Connect

at (866) 637-7555.


This past December, the Together We Win Committee adopted 6 local families and held a Christmas party at Local 412. Each family was carefully chosen with the assistance of Volunteers of America. The families received a Santa bag full

of food, including a turkey. Each child received a huge Santa bag as well including a new winter coat, hat and gloves as well as several toys on their wish list. In addition to the food and gifts, parent’s also received gift cards to purchase additional items they may need. Families received an additional surprise when Unit 1 Recording Secretary, Mark Stys, and his family donated several large bins of Legos to each family. As the children were awaiting pizza and their visit with Santa, they were overjoyed to receive such a great gift, they dug into the bins and worked with their families to build and play with the sets. After the party, they each took a large bin home along with all of their gifts. Thanks to the generous donations of the members of Local 412 these families had a little extra this Christmas season.

together We Win adopt-a-family Christmas party

(L-R) Local 412 President Jeff Hagler, Willie & Frankie Anderson, Bruce Oleskie, Santa (Roger Martin), Roy Lee, Cathy Stoey, and Local 412 1st

Vice President Mike Hayes.

Preparing the food donationsSorting the gifts for the families


The Local 412 Retirees sure know how to party! This was the second year of celebrating the holidays at the MRCC Banquet and Convention center in Warren. This event is always a joyous occasion celebrating another great year of retirement, seeing friends again enjoying some great food and hopefully winning a prize or two! For more photos of this event, please visit our new website at:

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This past December, the Local 412 Recreation Committee hosted another busy and successful Children’s Christmas Party! Almost 300 children and grandchildren of our members visited the Nate Gooden Pavilion located at Region 1 in Warren. Children were able to see Santa Clause, receive airbrush tattoos, receive a small gift and get a special bag filled with goodies. Talented balloon artists were also on hand. Also on hand was coffee, tea, hot cocoa and cookies for all of the guests to snack on. As always, itwas a great time enjoyed by all. A special thank you goes out to Santa Claus (412 Retiree Rick Maynard) for volunteering his time. Extreme gratitude is especially extended to all of the volun-teers who helped with everything from checking kids in, passing out gifts, mak-ing coffee and handing out the goodie bags. Without these gracious volunteers who spend months of planning in ad-vance, our Local 412 events wouldn’t be possible. Thank you again!!!

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For more photos of theKid’s Christmas Party,please visit our new website

www.uaw412.org

Thank you to our Local 412 Christmas party Volunteers!

President Jeff Hagler and Recording Secretary Dennis Greathouse shopping for the Kid’s Christmas Party.


Caring in the Workplace

hospital visitations, flowers,bibles at funerals

honesty in all information given andinformation is kept private

Sensitive to all needs andbelief systems

Following right protocol in working with the leadership to ensure proper care in helping people

Hearing all concerns withoutbeing judgmental

Your private information iskept private

Being private and adjustable to theneeds of the individual

Willingness to serve the membership without regard to background and prejudice

Consistence in helping people and administering to their needs

To do the very best to acquirethe best help

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Anthony OrlandoSenior Chaplain

Greetings! I hope and pray that this year so far is going well. The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. We are seeking active members who would be interested in helping the committee. Our mission is to serve the members of Local 412 and to represent them in a manner which reflects our commitment of caring in the workplace and the community. The foundation of the chaplaincy program is built on article 41, section 2 of the UAW Constitution. “It shall be the duty of each member/chaplain to render aid and assistance to brother or sister members in cases of illness, death or distress, and in every way acquit her/himself as a loyal and devoted member of the International Union…” The Chaplaincy Committee is looking for those special people in our membership that are always praying behind the scene for the life challenges you have and the obstacles you face daily. That person is of spiritual faith and committed to help others, serving others and sometimes just listing to the heartaches we face in life. I know and believe we have such people in our membership. Freely receive freely give, we have so much to be grateful for, we are so blessed. As a Chaplain, it is our assignment to prepare for the needs of employees, their families and the community, to educate, advise, and empower not just at superficial levels, but the core of the whole person. This is our solemn obligation to the members, regardless of their faith, religious affliations or traditions. My heart and prayers go out to each family member to our Local, may you all have a blessed and safe summer. If you need Chaplain Tony services for bibles, resources, prayer, or just someone to talk to about confidential matters, you can contact me at [email protected] or call (586) 322-4938.

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President .......................................JEFF HAGLER1st Vice-President ........................... MIKE HAYES2nd Vice-President .......................... ANDY TOTH3rd Vice-President ..........................TOM BURNSFinancial Secy-Treasurer ............ TIM EDMUNDSRecording Secretary ....... DENNIS GREATHOUSETrustee ......................................JOHN GRUNALT

Trustee ............................................. BILL LAIRDSergeant-at-Arms ................WARDELL WOODSGuide.................................... CHARLIE WILSONRetiree Representative ................ROBERT BANJoint Activity Rep. ............................JOE AUITOEditor ..........................................CATHY STOEY

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Bibles are available at nO COST to members! If you are interested, please contact the local or your Chaplain for availability.


On April 25, 2015 the Chaplaincy Committee sponsored, for the first time, a Special Introduction Workshop regarding Divorce Care and Separation. Normally this is done only at a church. Because we know the effects of divorce and the pain many experience, we would like to share this Biblical based information with others. Too often people have had this life changing event occur with no place to turn for help. They attempt to work and continue life as usual without seeking help. Although Divorce Care is 13 week sessions, this special workshop is free and is offered to reach those hurting and brokenhearted. This special workshop is being facilitated by Local 412 Retired Chaplain Frankie Anderson and her husband Chaplain Willie Anderson. They conduct Divorce Care at their church and have taught Divorce Care Leadership at

from the Pen of Retiree Chaplaincy ChairFrankie L. Stewart Anderson

Walter & May Reuther Family Educational Center for the UAW International Chaplaincy Committee during the Chaplaincy Conference. For more information go to www.DivorceCare.org and select Find A Group, insert your zip code or the zip code for the person you’re inquiring for. Divorce Care is a Biblically centered service that is basically free with the exception of a workbook that is used. Some churches offer scholarships for those who cannot pay for the workbook. There is also DC4K, a divorce care program for children of parents who are divorced or separated. Married people who are having difficulties are also welcome to attend.

For more information you may contact: Chaplain Frankie Anderson

(248) 376-7990 cell or (248) 909-4357 office

By Frankie Anderson

The question was asked one day during our retirees meeting; “what is this UAW Chaplaincy stuff?” It

was sort of surprising as long as local 412 Chaplaincy program has been around. We have had a chaplaincy committee since 1990 as a standing committee during the time which John Miller was President of Local 412. Let me began by saying that it is a service to all people, it is being a ministry available to every race, creed and color of people. It is as our motto: “Caring in the Workplace: The chaplain provides a wide range of ministries and services, some of which include the following but not limited to:•Crisisintervention•Hospitalvisitation•Weddings(byordainedchaplain)•Referralsforspecialneeds•Employeeorientations•Funeralsandrelatedministries•Familyoutreachassistance•OtherSpiritualneeds

The Chaplain provides services as requested and does not replace the workers’ pastoral clergy contact. In accordance with the UAW local’s by-laws, a Chaplaincy Committee representing people of all faiths should be well organized. A Chaplaincy

program may be full-time, or voluntary, or a combination of all these. Historically, people do not leave their personal problems at home; they bring these concerns and needs into workplace. Marital problems, serious illness, death, employment problems and financial crises are all part of our lives today; these and many other problems directly affect the worker, their co-workers, and their ability to do an effective job. Many programs have introduced doctors, nurses, psychologists, employee assistant to help workers. Today a new specialist is in the workplace around the country Chaplains are touching lives. The Chaplain is a trade unionist in good standing who supports the precepts and policies of the UAW, He or she engages in legislative, political, educational and CAP activities. The Chaplain is a minister trained to assist workers in many areas of Physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Chaplain serves people of all faiths and respects their faith as well as those who may express no particular faith at all. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:•SupportthepoliciesoftheUAW•Beamemberingoodstanding

•HasIntegrity and trustworthiness

•Respectforpeopleandadesiretoserve

•CommitmenttoGodbeyondpietyand doctrinal beliefs

•Emotional,socialphysical,mentaland spiritual stability

•Relateeasilytoothers•Acceptothers;non-judgmental

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS•Ordination/License•EarnedDegree•Threeyears’experienceasa

minister•Commitmenttotheidealsandgoals

of the UAW•Communicateseffectivelyinwritten

and oral presentations•Flexibilityandadaptability•Administrativeskills

The International Chaplaincy bylaws require that the Ordain minister be endorsed by their denominational organization. However one does not have to be an ordained minister to be on the chaplaincy committee. Finally the contacts between the worker and the chaplain are in strict confidence. No information is shared with anyone without consent of the worker.

Understanding Our UAW Chaplaincy Program

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General Holiefield, who served two terms as vice president of the union’s Chrysler Department, passed away March 9, 2015. “Our union mourns the passing of the gentle giant and tireless activist for working women

and men everywhere,” said UAW President Dennis Williams. “General was a dedicated trade unionist who helped UAW members at Chrysler through the dark days of the auto crisis when we were not sure the company or the industry would survive. He demonstrated tremendous insight and leadership through that period of uncertainty.” In November 2013, Holiefield announced that he would not seek a third term and would retire at the union’s 36th Constitutional Convention in Detroit last June. Previously he had been elected to a second term as a UAW vice president at the UAW convention in 2010. He directed the union’s Chrysler, Heavy Truck and General Dynamics departments.

Local 412extends our most sincere

sympathies to the families and friends

of these members.

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On March 10, 2015 newly elected Retiree Executive Board members, William Davis Jr, Trustsee and James Perkins, Retiree Vice President were

sworn in by 3rd Vice President Tom Burns.

UAW mourns passing of General Holiefield

William Davis Jr. Retiree Trustee

Walter WeberRetiree Trustee

Donald BorzaRetiree Guide

UAW LocAL 412 RetiRee chApteR2015 executive Board Members

Sheri BurtonRetiree Recording Secretary

Gordon SegalRetiree Sergeant-at-Arms

Frankie AndersonRetiree Trustee

Robert BanRetiree President

James PerkinsRetiree Vice President

Victor MurrayRetiree Treasurer


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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