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TECH ENGINEER PAGE 1 Summer 2013

JERRY GILLESPIE, President BECKY L. ERVIN, Financial Secretary-Treasurer

UAW LOCAL 160 LEADERSHIP28504 Lorna Warren, MI 48092Phone: (586) 751-4474

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Jerry Gillespie PresidentDavid Small Vice PresidentNicole Perkins Recording SecretaryBecky L. Ervin Fin. Sec’y Treas.Alan Reynolds Trustee ChairAngela Bia-Shock TrusteeSharon Fishburn TrusteeClarence Michowski Sergeant-at-ArmsTBD GuideDennis J. Henry Retiree ChairmanEarl Fuller, Jr. GM ChairmanWillie Brown 3rd Party ChairmanDenise Blue Women’s Comm. Chair

RETIREE CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD

Dennis J. Henry Chairman/DelegateBob Mayer Vice ChairmanDaisy Winston-Hall Financial SecretaryDonna J. Esch Recording SecretaryAnthony Serino TrusteeNorman Bradford TrusteePaul Friedrich Trustee/DelegateGerald V. Rowe GuideFred Conlon Sergeant-at-ArmsJim Souva Recreation ChairGene Tercha Election Comm. ChairPaul Boulanger Educ. & Fair PracticeJohn Mayes Citizenship

Organizing & Membership

VOLUME 47 ISSUE NUMBER 1 Summer 2013

Greetings:

The summer of 2013 is here and all of the Leadership and Staff of UAW Local 160 sincerely hope that every one of our members, both active and retired, and their families, has a safe, happy and prosperous summer season.

Election ResultsNow that the election season is over, I’d like to give strong congratulations to all the candidates who stepped up for this Local Union and put their names on the ballot. It takes a personal commitment and a sense of individual sacrifice to take on the responsibility of representing this membership. Anyone willing to step up to that task are winners in life already; UAW Local 160 owes you all a “Thank you

very much.” Good-byes versus Hellos

There is a “no fun” practice, which is becoming a tradition here at General Motors, since the first Special Attrition Package (SAP) and now it has increased to the Salary side since bankruptcy. That is for us to have to say good-bye to great people who we have developed successful strong working relationships with, either by retirement, career moves, or unfortunately, even death (showing our age) is all too common a practice here at the WTC.The only thing that makes up for all the good-byes is the opportunity to say hello to all the new faces that have joined this great UAW membership; they are the future.The Leadership of UAW Local 160 is on one accord; to continue to grow and increase the membership numbers on every level, and in every classification to continue to capture the Engineering, Design, Pre-Production Work from around the world, as well as Facilities Service Operations work here on our beautiful Warren Technical Center Campus Site.

The Vision is still clear and Our Future looks very Bright!As always, Solidarity forever, for it’s the Union that makes us Strong!

Grace and Peace.

Jerry GillespiePresident


I would like to thank all my Local 160 Brothers and Sisters for the great turnout at our recent election. It is exciting to see the membership concerned about the important issues that face us as a Union. I am honored that the members of District 2

have placed their trust in me to be their representative. As we move forward, I am confident that the Shop Committee is ready to work Unified on your behalf, seeking job security and upholding our reputation here at Local 160. Stay healthy and happy, and BUY AMERICAN!

In Solidarity,Shawn LovelaceDistrict 2 Committeeman

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your vote and support in the District #3 Committeeperson election. It is a privilege and honor to have been elected to represent this membership.

You’ve entrusted me with the responsibility of representing and serving the interests of this membership; I assure you I will conduct business with openness, honesty and integrity over the next three years. With this appointment, I’ve promised to be visible within the department and to continue to be available and approachable to hear all of your questions and concerns. I take this elected position seriously and have pledged to do whatever is in my power to uphold the best interests of each department and individual within this membership. I am grateful for your support and look forward to this opportunity in serving you.

Fraternally yours,Daaron FleegerDistrict #3 Committeeperson

I’d like to thank everyone for your support and giving me the opportunity to serve you, the Union. I’d also like to thank everyone who came out and voted, regardless of who you supported, because a good turn-out like we had sends a message

to management that this membership cares about the issues at hand. I will always be forthright and never forget who I represent: You on the floor!

Sincerely and with Solidarity,Steve WaltersDistrict 2 Alternate Committeeman

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to thank you all for coming out to vote. Thank you for your support. I will continue to listen to your ideas and concerns. I welcome any input and suggestions. I will be making your

priorities my priorities. I would also like to congratulate all of the other candidates! I look forward to working with each and every one of you.

Thank you,Jeff EdgerlyDistrict 3 Alternate Committeeperson

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the opportunity to serve the membership of Local 160 as the Bargaining Chairman. I consider it an honor, and following the UAW’s founding principles, I pledge to the membership of Local 160 that I will perform my duties with honor, fidelity, and respect. Additionally, congratulations are in order to the Shop Committee on their elections. I can

assure the membership that they will be a capable and dedicated team. Please support them in their endeavors now and in the future.

I want to wish the membership a safe and enjoyable summer. God bless you all in solidarity. Earl Fuller Jr.Chairman UAW Local 160

Earl Fuller, Jr.Chairman GM Unit

TECH ENGINEER PAGE 3 Summer 2013Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

Catching Up For a little over a year I have been Financial Secretary-Treasurer and it has been a year filled with new experiences and plenty of work. The learning process has been nonstop and with your support I will continue to look for opportunities to improve my service to our Union.

Financially, the Local is in good standing and this past April the International Auditing Department spent a week looking over our books and finances. I am pleased to say that our International Audit Report found everything in order and we passed successfully. There have been several maintenance projects going on around the Hall throughout the year. We have had roof repairs, storm drain replacement, the hall sound system reworked and many other small repairs. Eventually, we will need to start looking at repairs to our parking lot and painting of the building exterior.

Tech Engineer News This issue of the Tech Engineer is my first experience as editor of our Local paper. Currently, we are looking at ways to communicate with our membership in a cost effective and timely manner. This edition will be our Summer Edition and the next will be published in September / October, the Fall edition. That means we will publish quarterly on a trial basis to get important information out to our active and retired membership. Also, we will not be mailing to every member due to cost. This issue has been printed and mailed to our retirees. An electronic PDF document is emailed to members that are signed up for E-Tech and one is posted to the website. If you would like to be added to the E-Tech email list please email to: [email protected] with the subject as ADD E-TECH. There are a limited number of hard copies available at the Union Hall. Should you require a hard copy please stop by, pick one up and add your name to our mailing list.

Website and Facebook PageFor the past year we have mostly relied on the Local 160 Website and the UAW Local 160 Facebook page to keep the most up to date information available to our membership. You can find these pages at uawlocal160.org and/or use Facebook search to find UAW Local 160 (join the group to receive update notifications). There has been exceptionally positive feedback on the Website and Facebook and I find this the best method of quickly notifying our membership about Union updates and activities. Please email me at [email protected] with comments or suggestions on how to make these sites better. Improvements will continue on both pages as time allows.

UAW Local 160 Family Picnic Summer is about here and we will be busy planning for the Local 160 Family Picnic. I hope to see many of you at the K of C Park on August 11. The Shop Committee will have tickets or you can purchase them at the Hall. The success of the picnic is dependent on volunteer help. If you are interested in helping out, please contact me or Kelly at the hall and let us know. Your help is always needed and appreciated. Thanks and have a great summer,

Becky Ervin Financial Secretary [email protected]

Becky ErvinFinancial Sec - Treas.

UAW LOCAL 160 FAMILY PICNIC

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2013

Knights of Columbus Picnic Grounds

11541 21 Mile Road (Just East of Old Van Dyke)

GAMES - RACES & PRIZES - FREE RIDES!

Hot Dogs – Corn – Potato Chips – Ice Cream – Pop

GIANT RAFFLE AT 4:30 P.M. - $1.00 DONATION

FUN FOR ALL!!

ADMISSION

$5.00 PER CAR – Advanced Ticket Sales $8.00 PER CAR – At Park

Refreshment Tickets – 3 for $1.00

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LOCAL UNION OFFICE OR SEE YOUR COMMITTEEPERSON IN PLANT.

GATES OPEN 11:00 A.M. PARK CLOSES: 6:00 P.M.

ALL FOOD & DRINK CONCESSIONS CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M.

Jerry Gillespie, President Becky Ervin, Financial Sec’y-Treasurer Nancy Kelly, Recreation Chair Dennis Henry, Retiree Chapter Chair

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Greetings Brothers and Sisters,Thank you to everyone

that participated in the 2013 Local 160 Triennial Election; I’m looking forward to serving our membership for another three years and getting to know and help educate our new members about this great union. Your enthusiasm, support, and participation are much appreciated.

Stay involved and take every opportunity to be educated about the history of this great union, and the struggles and sacrifices that were endured so that you can enjoy the benefits, programs and privileges that we have today.

FYI… as in the past, GM Unit, 3rd Party Unit and General Membership meetings have been suspended for the summer, per our bylaws. Meetings will resume in September. For updates, event information, etc., please visit us at uawlocal160.org or visit us on Facebook. Enjoy your summer, and remember that safety should be our overriding priority at home and at work. Be blessed and be a blessing.

In Solidarity,

Nicole “Nikki” PerkinsLocal 160/GM Unit Recording [email protected]

I thought that May was to be the last month that I was in office, but I was mistaken. It will be the first of July. I want to thank all of the membership for letting me represent you, but I feel it is time for me to retire again and have decided not to run for office

again. I was very happy to see that 100 members turned out

for the election. Only 38 turned out for the last election. Remember your vote counts and if we turn out, then they have to pay attention to our needs.

Nicole PerkinsRecording Secretary

Pat FaganRetiree Chapter

Chairperson


AUGUST 2012CHARLES R SCHILLER Sen: 6/27/1983 PARTS FAB

SEPTEMBER 2012MARK J ZANE Sen: 6/27/1983 DESIGN

OCTOBER 2012LEE H TAYLOR Sen: 4/11/1969 RESEARCHJEFFREY D ZAJKO Sen: 3/26/1990 PARTS FAB

NOVEMBER 2012MARSHALL R HARDING Sen: 6/1/1962 DESIGNJACK R VIRGA Sen: 1/8/1990 PARTS FAB

DECEMBER 2012DEBORAH A DAVENPORT Sen: 8/19/1996 C C ODAVID P VALENTE Sen: 6/17/1977 SOUTH CAMPUS

JANUARY 2013LEONARD DICKERSON Sen: 9/12/1972 DESIGNDANIEL D HUNTER Sen: 1/22/1991 DESIGNPHILIP (DAVE) WEAGEL Sen: 2/1/1984 C C O

FEBRUARY 2013JOHN M BROWN Sen: 8/25/1972 WAREHOUSE-VECROBERT C SHERMAN Sen: 7/18/1983 DESIGN

APRIL 2013GERALD A DECLERCQ Sen: 9/11/1972 SITE OPERATIONSDENNIS G EGLE Sen: 8/1/1983 DESIGNSLOBODAN GRBIC Sen: 3/3/1981 DESIGNJAMES H MALMGREN JR Sen: 7/15/1985 RESEARCHRONALD E O’SHEA Sen: 7/6/1979 SITE OPERATIONSWILLIAM A OGILVIE Sen: 10/9/1978 SITE OPERATIONSERIC L PALMER Sen: 1/23/1978 RESEARCHDONALD B PETERS Sen: 8/7/1978 DESIGNFREDDIE M POPE Sen: 5/7/1979 DESIGNTIMOTHY J SULKOWSKI Sen: 11/6/1972 DESIGNMELVIN J TURNER Sen: 8/24/1971 C C OCONRAD J WASHINGTON Sen: 6/21/1978 WAREHOUSE-VECJAMES R WEBBER Sen: 9/15/1969 RESEARCHDENNIS M YAHNER Sen: 12/11/1978 DESIGNKENNETH ZYNDA Sen: 6/13/1983 SOUTH CAMPUS

MAY 2013TERRY J DELAMIELLEURE Sen: 4/2/1979 MANUFACTURING AROBERT T TORAKIS Sen: 10/29/1984 PARTS FAB

New Retirees This Issue


CONDOLENCESThe Officers and Members of UAW Local 160 wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the families of the following Local 160

Brothers and Sisters for their recent loss.

Member Unit Sen Date Ret Date Deceased Date

FRANCIS P KELLEY DESIGN 01/07/85 11/01/00 08/17/12STEVEN W GUTHRIE SITE OPERATIONS 04/28/78 Active 08/18/12THOMAS A SMITH DESIGN 01/07/85 01/01/07 08/19/12NORMAN R HILLS MCD Headquarters 09/30/63 02/01/88 08/24/12TOM J RANDAZZO POWERTRAIN 01/08/68 09/01/90 08/24/12PETER J MONACO POWERTRAIN 01/24/66 07/01/88 08/25/12RINO R TREMONTI POWERTRAIN 07/18/66 07/01/90 09/01/12CHESTER W LORENGER DIE DESIGN 05/19/52 09/01/77 09/02/12FREDERIC A WUNSCHE MCD Headquarters 02/13/58 04/01/96 09/07/12PETER T KRASICKY POWERTRAIN 04/01/64 01/01/87 09/11/12STANLEY J STANONIS DESIGN 11/06/51 03/01/93 09/20/12STEVE NAGY MCD Headquarters 02/24/53 08/01/92 09/21/12LORETTA HEPNER POWERTRAIN 08/05/55 03/01/81 09/23/12ROBERT E SOVA POWERTRAIN 06/20/65 10/01/84 09/26/12ROBERT TALENTI MCD Headquarters 10/19/55 01/01/99 09/26/12RICHARD A HARRINGTON C C O 09/03/85 08/01/97 09/27/12WALTER C KROEGER MCD Headquarters 11/11/63 04/01/96 09/27/12BOLESLAUS J BLAZEJEWSKI POWERTRAIN 05/31/56 05/01/86 10/01/12RONALD W ROSIEK DESIGN 05/15/56 05/01/86 10/02/12GEORGE A FORTON POWERTRAIN 02/01/55 06/03/85 10/03/12ANDREW KOMINSKY MCD Headquarters 01/03/50 01/01/84 10/04/12PETER R KOKONES MCD Headquarters 02/27/56 03/01/86 10/06/12JERRY E CHEATHAM POWERTRAIN 03/12/68 03/01/99 10/10/12DANNY R ROBINSON RESEARCH 01/07/85 01/01/98 10/10/12CHESTER T SADOWSKI PARTS FAB 07/06/53 07/01/88 10/10/12PATRICK E BURKE MCD Headquarters 01/07/85 01/01/98 10/13/12DENNIS E CURTIS POWERTRAIN 05/18/59 07/01/87 10/13/12CHARLIE D TURNER MCD Headquarters 01/14/63 04/01/84 10/13/12CLIFFORD DOLINAR RESEARCH 05/20/40 02/01/80 10/16/12SAUL FIRSTEN MCD Headquarters 06/16/52 10/01/86 10/17/12PHILIP J MOCERI POWERTRAIN 03/06/78 02/01/93 10/18/12GARY G FERGUSON MCD Headquarters 01/30/84 01/01/07 10/21/12STEFANIA OLDANI DESIGN 04/03/78 03/01/93 10/22/12DAVID F O’BRIEN SITE OPERATIONS 07/10/85 05/01/08 10/23/12HENRY SCHULZ SITE OPERATIONS 05/10/64 01/01/83 10/24/12JEROME P DE SHA MCD Headquarters 06/01/55 06/01/95 10/28/12GERALD M SAELENS MCD Headquarters 07/13/81 07/01/03 10/28/12JACK L WITHERELL POWERTRAIN 09/27/54 01/01/85 10/30/12WILLIAM I KRENKEL POWERTRAIN 10/09/66 02/01/79 10/31/12WILLIAM G SINCLAIR POWERTRAIN 07/14/75 06/01/88 11/03/12JOE J TEDESCO MCD Headquarters 11/21/66 02/01/92 11/03/12


Member Unit Sen Date Ret Date Deceased DateEDWARD M WINKLER DESIGN 11/28/55 02/01/00 11/09/12RALPH M ROMANO POWERTRAIN 09/11/55 01/01/04 11/10/12CURTIS L REED RESEARCH 01/07/85 09/01/01 11/13/12KURT F KRAKHOFER DESIGN 06/17/68 12/01/02 11/17/12ROGER J TEED ENGINEERING 01/07/85 01/01/98 11/18/12MELVIN R LOTH MCD Headquarters 01/07/85 06/01/91 11/20/12MATTHEW MIGA MCD Headquarters 08/04/52 04/01/91 11/21/12ANDREW B WHITESIDE MCD Headquarters 10/16/57 07/01/87 12/04/12HOWARD L ANDERSON MCD Headquarters 02/27/84 04/01/95 12/09/12DAVID W KUHN MCD Headquarters 08/26/85 01/01/98 12/14/12JOSEPH R PREVICH DESIGN 09/04/84 01/01/07 12/21/12LOUIS J SEARLES DESIGN 09/03/60 08/01/95 12/26/12MARSHALL R HARDING DESIGN 06/01/62 11/01/12 01/06/13HANS HOLLERBACH MCD Headquarters 09/27/65 04/01/89 01/07/13JOHN E MARTONE ENGINEERING 03/03/69 11/01/94 01/14/13RONALD G HANSEN MCD Headquarters 07/21/52 06/01/82 01/17/13SAM FOUNTEAS MCD Headquarters 07/15/76 01/01/07 01/21/13ARTHUR N KLEVE PARTS FAB 02/14/57 10/01/87 01/22/13RON WASCHULL RESEARCH 06/24/63 07/01/04 01/22/13JOSEPH S PARTYKA MCD Headquarters 01/01/42 08/01/75 02/01/13TERRANCE D FOURNIER MCD Headquarters 03/14/77 11/01/06 02/08/13JAMES H BROWN POWERTRAIN 05/27/68 08/01/00 02/09/13HAROLD L MAAS POWERTRAIN 01/20/63 02/01/86 02/09/13GERALD B HART MCD Headquarters 11/24/58 10/01/89 02/10/13MICHEL A COUBARD MCD Headquarters 10/19/62 02/01/93 02/13/13RAYMOND FLIS MCD Headquarters 11/18/54 03/01/93 02/21/13ILARIO CIFANI MCD Headquarters 04/21/56 02/01/93 02/23/13STANLEY L PIRHONEN POWERTRAIN 03/08/76 07/01/98 02/24/13OMAR EL POWERTRAIN 10/05/69 01/01/01 02/26/13THOMAS C LIEBAU MCD Headquarters 05/07/79 03/01/00 03/02/13THOMAS B MURPHY MANUFACTURING A 01/07/85 02/01/98 03/02/13DENNIS J TEPER SITE OPERATIONS 06/10/85 06/01/08 03/03/13IDA B HODGES C C O 07/05/79 08/01/09 03/09/13ANTHONY YACOBELLI MCD Headquarters 02/20/84 02/01/89 03/10/13ALFRED A SCHMITZ MCD Headquarters 04/02/79 01/01/91 03/13/13JIM I HARBIN JR POWERTRAIN 01/07/85 07/01/97 03/21/13CHARLES E BARKHOLZ POWERTRAIN 10/08/75 10/01/97 03/23/13WARREN J STEWART RETIREE TRANSFER 04/13/53 03/01/13 03/29/13RICHARD J DECKER PARTS FAB 07/05/55 06/01/84 04/04/13MICHAEL L SMITH C C O 02/13/12 Active 04/14/13WERNER W BARTH PARTS FAB 11/18/68 02/01/95 04/24/13DUANE R STASZAK DESIGN 03/31/81 02/01/12 05/07/13

CONDOLENCESThe Officers and Members of UAW Local 160 wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the families of the following Local 160

Brothers and Sisters for their recent loss.


What Is Ergonomics?It is the field of study concerned with the design of environments, processes and products that are suitable for safe and effective worker use.

• Making sure job demands do not exceed human capabilities jointly agreed upon by the UAW and GM

• Acknowledging that there is a relationship between certain types of work (risk factors) and injury

• Attempting to eliminate risk factors to prevent and minimize injuries

What Ergonomics Can Do…?• Reduce Injury/Illness & Cost associated with them• Reduce Absenteeism• Increase Worker Comfort• Improve Quality and Productivity• Verify if an operation is within acceptable risk

factor limits• Identify improvements that make work less

physically demanding

Ergonomically Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (Commonly called CTD’s):Is damage to body tissue caused by outside forces? Over time, this damage interferes with a normal, healthy body.

• Cumulative: building up or increasing over a long period of time

• Trauma: the damage of body tissues by outside forces

• Disorder: a condition that interferes with normal health functioning of the body

Common Ergonomic Musculoskeletal Disorders:• Tendonitis • Tenosynovitis• Digital Neuritis • Epicondylitis • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome• De Quervain’s Disease• Raynaud’s Phenomenon• Rotator Cuff Tendonitis• Low Back Pain

Areas Most Often Affected:• Upper Extremities (Neck,

Shoulders, Arms, Wrists and Hands)

• Lower Back

Be Safe & May God Bless,

Gary Poteete & Chris Shamoun

Chris ShamounI.H. Tech

Gary PoteeteErgonomics Rep.


HOPE FOR TROUBLED FAMILIES

(FAMILIES ANONYMOUS)

Mental health and substance abuse issues are a real problem in today’s society. Drug addictions don’t just take their toll on the addict; these addictions can have a huge impact on the addict’s

inner circle of family and friends. Sometimes family members and loved ones become so consumed with the addicts welfare and destructive behaviors they neglect their own happiness and their life becomes consumed in trying to save or better the life of their addicted loved one. One of the hardest things in life is learning to let go and let others take responsibility for their own choices. “Families Anonymous” is a wonderful support group helping many family members do just that….having the support of others facing the same trials and tribulations, members learn to cope and find inner peace while dealing with what can seem like the loss of a loved one.

One of the biggest revelations that family members and loved ones gain through attending “Families Anonymous” is the discovery that addiction touches all walks of life, the pain cuts deep, and there is a fine line between support and enabling. What some could perceive as good intentions may actually be helping the addict perpetuate their dependence. By providing financial support, transportation and shelter you could actually be helping the addict obtain their fix. However, being strong and saying no to an addict is not easy, especially when the addict is someone you care deeply about. Here is a “Families Anonymous” member sharing their feelings on their own road to sanity…

“Fear to faith: Whenever I imagine that my children need the help that only I can give to save them from an unfortunate situation, I have to stop. I stop everything I am planning, and any action I’m about to propose, stop thinking of alternatives that might work, and stop trying to fix everything. I have to break away from the whirlpool that’s waiting to suck me down – the whirlpools of irrationality that immerses me so completely in another’s problems that I no longer exist for myself. I remind myself those past occasions, when I permitted my children to work out their own solutions, how well they did without my interference. Sometimes it is only fear that spurs me to action; fear that without my help they will be incapable of solving their problems,

fear that they will make things even worse, fear that they may ruin their lives, fear…that they no longer need me! When I allow fear and insecurity to dominate my thinking, I become an obstacle to my own growth and the growth of my children. My higher power really does guide others as well as me…”

Addicts need to understand there are consequences for their actions, once loved ones stop enabling, addicts are forced to face the repercussions of their poor decisions. Whether that means losing a job, being stripped of material possessions, going to jail, or destroying relationships with someone they love. Hitting rock bottom may be the only means by which an addict is compelled to wake up and change their ways, and even then there are no guarantees.

The biggest benefit through Families Anonymous is the realization that you are not alone. In a confidential setting, families and loved ones supporting each other in similar circumstances can find strength and hope, while gaining back their own sanity and sense of peace. It is a support network where those struggling with a loved one’s addiction can openly discuss their anxiety, apprehension, bitterness and frustration.

Another benefit is realizing that although you can’t control another person’s behavior, you can control how you react to it. You must take care of yourself first, before you can offer support to anyone else. It’s learning the 3 c’s when thinking of our loved ones & related feelings of guilt, shame, and pain.

I did not Cause it…..

I cannot Control it….

I cannot Cure it…..

If you would like more information or would like to talk to someone, feel free to stop in and see us….for more information on Families Anonymous or meetings in your area go to: familiesanonymous.org

EAP/Work/Family Representatives

Ken Jones 586- 986-4166

Nancy Kelly 586-751-4474

Ken Jones &Nancy KellyEAP/Work/Family

Representatives

TECH ENGINEER PAGE 10 Summer 2013Hello 160,

This year’s V-CAP incentives are being posted in the work areas. You can also find them at the Local and on the 160 Facebook page. There are some new choices like a Skilled Trades and Veterans packages and also a Woman’s and Sportsman’s packages. There has never

been a more important time than now to give to the CAP program. Organized labor and working families are under attack like never before here in Michigan and across the nation. Billionaires like the Koch brothers and business are funding groups like ALEC that are looking to strip workers’ rights and roll back regulations that keep us safe in the workplace. The “Right to Work for Less” was forced through a lame duck session in December and now we have to do what we can to repeal this misleading anti-worker

law. The only way to do that is by getting Rick Snyder out of the governor’s office and electing more senators and state representatives that care about middle class working families. The way we fund worker friendly candidates is only through V-CAP and eventhough you might be a contributor already, if you’re not checked off, that money will not stay in Michigan where it is so crucially needed. To get signed up or checked off, you can do so at the Local or with a member of the V-CAP committee.

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Adrian 1416 South Main 517-265-8086

Allen Park 6725 Park Ave. 313-382-0100

Ann Arbor 2555 Jackson Road 734-239-8900

Bloomfield Hills 6602 Telegraph Rd. 248-419-3500

Brighton 455 East Grand River 810-227-2376

Caledonia 1829 Marketplace Dr. 616-541-2111

Clawson 819 W. 14 Mile Road 248-435-2189

Detroit 19173 Mack Ave. 313-882-7883

Detroit 18645 W. Warren 313-240-7551

Flint 3192 S. Linden 810-230-9300

Flint 3871 Lapeer Rd. 810-742-6733

Fraser 34505 Utica Rd. 586-293-4198

Garden City 5908 Middlebelt 734-458-5181

Grand Rapids 5150 Northland Dr. NE 616-364-4099

Grand Rapids 2500 E. Beltline SE 616-245-6300

Imlay City 1813 S. Van Dyke 810-721-9411

Lake Orion 1186 S. Lapeer 248-693-8666

Lansing 5857 W. Saginaw 517-323-8221

Livonia 16128 Middlebelt 734-421-2844

Marine City 6742 S. River Rd. 810-765-3509

Marysville 3160 Gratiot 810-364-5520

Midland 7207 Eastman Ave. 989-488-1866

Monroe 1349 Telegraph Rd. 734-243-0960

Mt. Clemens 140 Macomb 586-468-7612

Oak Park 23140 Coolidge 248-399-1556

Saginaw 2350 Tittabawassee 989-791-1044

Shelby Township 52799 Hayes Rd. 586-247-2652

St. Clair Shores 28624 Harper 586-778-7542

Sterling Heights 37120 Dequindre 586-979-6260

Taylor 22320 Goddard Rd. 313-299-8870

Traverse City 1545 S. Division St. 231-486-0580

Trenton 3110 Van Horn Rd. 734-675-8197

Walker 3150 Alpine Ave NW 616-363-9831

Warren 5761 12 Mile Rd. 586-619-3600

Waterford 7084 Highland Rd. 248-666-4020

Wayne 38110 Michigan Ave. 734-728-5940

West Branch 511 E. Houghton Ave. 989-345-3680

Ypsilanti 2884 Washtenaw Ave. 734-572-8822

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TECH ENGINEER PAGE 11 Summer 2013Hope for Heroes and their

Families

November 20, 2012

By: Laura King Veterans Day has since passed and we have all given thanks to our heroic military forces both active and veteran. This article is about helping and will come out as

we are preparing holiday feasts and family get-togethers. However, helping is not just for the holidays. Make it a part of your life. We need to provide moral, financial and emergency support to the troops and to their families while serving and when returning home. There are many organizations that raise awareness and funds for our brave men and women.

Many of us have been philanthropic and have given support to our troops here at home and overseas. However, we see more and more of our men and women come home each day, hopefully returning in the same manner in which they left, hearty, healthy and happy. Some do …others are not so lucky.

Some come home and adapt a bit smoother to everyday life. Others return and have an extremely difficult time getting back into the rhythm of daily living, there are a myriad of reasons with to many facets to delve into in this short article. But one thing is very much our duty to those who gave their life and of their lives to ensure that we get to keep ours and our freedom. We MUST return the favor to the active, the veterans and to their families.

Many forget the families that are behind each and every one of our troops. The families that are left behind to see off their loved ones, while some of us sit in comforting thanks that we do not have to. It is so heart breaking for a young child to see their mother or father leave for over a year or more to keep us safe, and in reciprocity for that parent to miss the growing their child will do in their absence. They miss that growing forever; there is not a rewind button for things like this, I wish there were. The families may be the quietly forgotten, but the families are also warriors. For everyone this massive military occupation has been underway for over 10 years.

We as a union are a membership of individuals. Many of us have more than one family member working for General Motors here at UAW Local 160. Many of you understand the harsh reality of war; there are veterans of war among us. They may be standing right next to you. Think…have you ever looked over and just said…”thank you.” Helping a soldier’s family, helps ease their burden. Anytime a family member is away it is emotionally draining. Resilience is needed more than you think; soldiers have to do many things to reinvent

themselves once they are home. They must face their fears, find meaning in struggle, and deal with tough situations which call for many differing responses. They need social support as well as moral support and solace when necessary. Optimism is essential and the need for positive role models, as well as cognitive strength and faith, is ever present. However, knowing you have someone you can count on for social support is the most important thing we can supply.

Once home, soldiers must re-enter the job market. They must be able to apply their strengths to the jobs they desire. They must make necessary life decisions for the future, and focus on pertinent issues. Let our soldiers and their families know that they have many alternatives and keep providing programs for rehabilitating in place.

Think what you are really thankful for, and then look for something that touches your heart and try doing something and/or donating to programs that may help our heroic military personal and the families who gave so much.

Here are some programs that offer assistance to our troops and their families:

Operation Proper Exit.org (excellent ‘60 Minutes’ Segment)

Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency, financial, morale and other support to troops and their families while they serve and when they return home.

Homefront Heroes food, supplies, general supplies for military and military familiesOperation Kid ComfortOperation GratitudeVeteran’s Crisis Line. net / 1(800) 273-8255

Horses for Heroes, Veterans helping Veterans, Prog. Director Jessica Moore (248)628-7433

Camp Desert Kids

Offer to help a family in your own community. When a military spouse is deployed the burden is twice as much for the ones left behind. Offer to do something like mow the lawn, clean up the yard, or make dinner.

FIND A PROGRAM THAT YOU FEEL YOU CAN DO AND DO IT!

Veterans Committee


ELECTION RESULTS FOR UAW LOCAL 160

LOCAL UNION EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Jerry Gillespie – ELECTED (UNOPPOSED) President

Robert (Bob) Brinker-505 (RUN-OFF) Vice President

Cheryl Spiter -122 Robert (Bob) Brinker - 415 RUN-OFF ELECTION RESULTS

David E. Small -368 (RUN-OFF) David E. Small -464 (ELECTED) Robert E. Bethea -228

Financial Secretary-Treasurer – Becky Ervin – ELECTED (UNOPPOSED)

Beverly Weir - 490 Recording Secretary

Nicole “Nikki” Perkins - 672 (ELECTED)

Sergeant-at-Arms – Clarence Michowski – ELECTED (UNOPPOSED)

Angela Bia-Shock - 758 (ELECTED) Trustee (3 to be elected)

Sharon Fishburn - 509 (ELECTED) Jaron “J-roc” Garza - 455 Al Reynolds - 787 (ELECTED TRUSTEE CHAIR) Greg Dangcil - 421

Guide – No member accepted nomination for this position

The position of Guide will treated like a vacancy & another Election held to fill this vacancy in the near future.

UAW LOCAL 160 ELECTION COMMITTEE: Steven Banach, Committee Bobbie Tobar, Committee

Ashley Scales, Chairperson

Barbara Dickie, Committee Erin Kelly, Committee Jenny DeMuzzio, Committee Norman Smith, Committee Sds/opeiu42/word/Election 2013 Executive Officers – Election Results for Tech Eng


UAW LOCAL 160

GM UNIT ELECTION RESULTS

Chairperson (By virtue of their elected position, the Chairperson will be a member of the Local 160 Executive Board.) Dan Martin - 496

Earl Fuller Jr. - 610 (ELECTED)

GM Unit Recording Secretary Nicole “Nikki” Perkins - 627 (ELECTED)

Tricia Cate - 394

GM Unit Sergeant-at-Arms: Clarence Michowski – ELECTED (UNOPPOSED)

Zone Representative (Sitewide) Jon Sajewski - 406

Tom Wamser - 655 (ELECTED)

Gary “O”staszewski - 68 David Jones - 18

District #1 Committeeperson (1st Shift-Engineering Trades/Apprentices @ CCO, BIW, MTS. 1st Shift – Non-Trades SSO@CCO, MTS)

Walt Jarmoluk - 118 (ELECTED) Todd Biron - 23 Alternate District #1 Committeeperson: Tracy Green (Unopposed)

Jim Grinstead - 29

District #2 Committeeperson (1st Shift-Engineering Trades/Apprentices @ GA, CVO, SDL and EPPETS. 1st Shift-REF Trades-ATTR-DLTT, 1st Shift Non-Trades SSO @ GA, MSO @ MTS, Site Ops., CVO, GA.)

Shawn Lovelace - 142 (ELECTED) Alternate District #2 Committeeperson Steve Walters - 143 (ELECTED)

Kenny Tomczak - 26

Steve DeAndy - 14

District #3 Committeeperson (1st Shift & 3rd Shift Engineering Trades/ Apprentices @ Design Wood Shop, Mock Up/VABA, DQ&V. 1st Shift Non Trades – FSO Sitewide, MSO @ GA Warehouse.

Daaron Fleeger - 74 (RUN-OFF) Daaron Fleeger - 103 (ELECTED) RUN-OFF ELECTION

Eric Loeffler - 72 (RUN-OFF) Eric Loeffler - 52 Alternate District #3 Committeeperson:

Everette B. Oxendine Jr. - 34 Jeff Edgerly - 117 (ELECTED)

District #4 Committeeperson (1st & 3rd Shift Engineering Trades/Apprentices @ Design Metal Shop, Design Paint Shop, Design Mold Shop, RP Lab, Design Overflow, Research Foundry. (3rd Shift Engineering @ MTS.) 1st Shift Non-Trades, SSO’s @Design, MSO’s @ Research, CCO, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing A & B, AEC Building, VEC Building.) Terry Heim (Unopposed) Alternate District #4 Committeeperson: Andrew Sankiewicz (Unopposed) District #5 Committeeperson (1st Shift All REF Trades {Stationary Engineering –All Shifts}, 1st Shift Non-Trades – USO.)

Michael Ferguson - 81 Christopher T. Andelean - 95 (ELECTED)

Alternate District #5 Committeeperson: Mike Dempsey - 75

Mike Measel - 98 (ELECTED)

District #6 Committeeperson (2nd Shift All Trades, 3rd Shift All REF Trades, 2nd & 3rd Shift All Non-Trades.)Mike Spisz (Unopposed)

Alternate District #6 Committeeperson: Rich Ardoin (Unopposed) UAW LOCAL 160 ELECTION COMMITTEE:

Sds/opeiu42/word Election GM Unit 2013 Election Results for Tech Eng

Ashley Scales, Chairperson, Steve Banach, Committee, Bobbie Tobar, Committee, Barbara Dickie, Committee, Erin Kelly, Committee, Jenny DeMuzzio, Committee, Norman Smith, Committee


UAW TECH ENGINEER

Editor: Becky L ErvinEDITORIAL POLICY

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Dates to RememberJune

7 - Deadline for Daryl Henson Scholarship11 - Nom. Close for Guide12 - Women’s Committee Meeting - 3pm16 - Father’s Day17 - UAW Local 160 Golf Outing19 - Retiree General Membership Mtg - 10am27 - Election for Guide - Open 5am to Midnight

July1 - Start 1st Week of GM Shutdown 4 - UAW-GM Holiday Off8 - Start 2nd Week of GM Shutdown17 - Retiree General Membership Mtg -10am24 - Tech Ctr. Employee Car Show - 10am-2pm

August11 - Local 160 Family Picnic21 - Retiree General Membership Mtg-10am

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