Statement by UAW President Bob King on President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address
DETROIT - Last night we heard President Obama issue a call to the nation and Republicans in Congress to work together to solve the nation's unemployment crisis and focus on strengthening the middle class by strengthening manufacturing. The president has demonstrated his commitment to creating an economy 'built to last' by restructuring the U.S. auto industry for the 21st century, while Republican opponents were willing to let it die and see millions of jobs lost. The recovery of the American automotive industry is one of our country's greatest economic success stories.
to read President Obama's State of the Union Address.
Which Part of HealthCare Reform Don't You Like?
When engaged in conversation (debate) with someone who says the Health Care Reform Act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) of 2010 should be repealed, ask them to answer the following questions:
Are you in favor of repealing the section of the Affordable Care Act (section number of the law is in parenthesis) that:
1. Prohibits insurance companies from imposing lifetime or annual benefit caps on health insurance consumers? (1001)
2. Prohibits health insurance companies from canceling coverage because on an error or misstatement on a coverage application not connected to fraud? (1001)
Presidents Report 01/2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Happy New Year!! I hope we are all as blessed in 2012 as we were in 2011. Last year was a good one for GM’s Lordstown Complex. We worked long and hard and have an awesome product to show for it. This year will be a political circus with so many important seats open. Not only do we have local candidates, but our US Senator Sherrod Brown, our President Barack Obama, our US Congressman Tim Ryan, and even our local UAW officers and committeepersons are also nearing the end of their terms.
Informational Flyer 1_12_12
Brothers and Sisters,
Welcome back everyone. As we end our first full week back to work, please remember to “take two every day” - work safe, work smart. You should be receiving this with your 2012 calendar put together by your local, highlighting our 2011 events. We were hoping to pass these out last week however we did have an issue arise with the printer, so we apologize for the timing.
It's "March For Babies" Season
Director Lortz points out that in 2010 UAW Region 2-B raised $158, 806 and increased that amount to an astounding $174,731 last year.
He is challenging us to raise $200,000 in 2012, and is sure we can do it!
So click here to learn where a March for Babies event is near you: there are 19 in Ohio alone.
Call Ruth at 567-298-4819. Every baby deserves a chance!