2013 Theme Park Discount Tickets

FERA is offering discounted tickets to local theme parks. FERA continues to offer its traditional Cedar Point and Kings Island Theme Parks discounted program, while also securing a limited number of discounted tickets for Michigan Adventure. Offer valid May 12 through Oct. 31.
See FERA website for more information, such as locations and hours, or contact FERA@ford.com.

 

2013 Clayton Classic

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton
Cordially invites you to join him for a day of fun at his Fourth
Annual Clayton Classic Golf Outing and Fundraiser

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Car Raffle to Benefit the March of Dimes
YOU COULD WIN A 2013 FORD C-MAX*!
 

 

Dear UAW Local 898 Members

Your Officers at Local 898 are pleased to announce that we can offer you Cedar Point tickets available now that are valid the weeks of July 1 and July 8, 2013. The prices are $30.00 for adults & $25.00 for anyone under 48” tall or over 61 years old.

As you know, it is unprecedented to be able to swing a deal like this. Please spread the word!

Donnie Enersen
UAW Local 898 President


 

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DETROIT - UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, disappointed and angered by the withdrawal of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from a Detroit hearing on foreclosures, will proceed with plans to co-host the May 20 event.

"This was our chance for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to listen and learn about how destructive their policy of foreclosure and eviction is for metro Detroit," said Estrada, who anticipates spirited testimony at the People's Hearing. "They need to see and hear the evidence that their policies are hurting working families and undermining neighborhoods."

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With deep regret and great sadness, we would like to inform you of the passing of our great leader, bargainer and union man, Marcus Mathews. He was called home on April 24, 2013. His legacy and work will live on through those that he helped and those that have learned from him. He was a teacher, a mentor and a friend. We will miss you Brother Marcus, but we will continue your fight and your strength will live on through all of us. 

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DETROIT – We commend President Obama for his leadership and support for the U.S. auto industry. His actions helped prevent a second Great Depression, saving more than a million American jobs in the process. Domestic automakers have pledged investment in U.S. plants through 2015 that will mean more than 40,000 direct manufacturing jobs in the United States.

The renewed American automotive industry is now America’s No. 1 export sector. The Obama administration, American workers and retirees, and the U.S. automotive industry made tough choices and sacrifices to make this turnaround possible. The automobile sector supports over 3 million good-paying jobs in assembly plants, auto parts manufacturing, repair shops, dealerships and other supporting businesses nationwide. In 2012, U.S. automotive exports totaled $133 billion, an increase of more than $17 billion (14 percent) over 2011. Domestic manufacturing has long been the foundation of a strong middle class, and the automobile industry is the one of the most critical for U.S. manufacturing.

Under the president’s leadership, we are implementing higher fuel efficiency standards from 2017-2025, effectively doubling vehicle fuel efficiency, drastically reducing carbon emissions and creating several hundred thousand jobs. About 50,000 of these jobs will be in auto parts manufacturing and vehicle assembly alone.

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From all reports we’ve seen, President Obama is going to propose a budget plan this week that is unprecedented for a Democratic president. It will propose a cut to Social Security benefits for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.

It appears the proposed cut will take the form of “chained” CPI—a discredited way of calculating annual cost-of-living increases that does not keep up with actual costs, eating into benefits.

But there’s more. The president’s budget proposal also would require middle-class seniors—people who make $47,000 a year and more—to pay higher Medicare premiums.

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Discover the Spirit

This summer, introduce your family to a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
For more than 40 years, Black Lake has been a place where UAW members and their
families come together for an experience that combines education with relaxation.
It’s a place to learn about your union, unlock ideas and build new friendships with
other working families throughout the United States.
It’s a summer experience that will leave you filled with a spirit guaranteed to
strengthen your understanding and appreciation for today’s labor union.
 

 

 

 

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 Rory L. Gamble and the Region 1A Unity Choir Presents:

Songs of Unity Concert

May 31, 2013

6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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UAW Days at Michigan International Speedway

PURE MICHIGAN 400 ON AUGUST 18

 

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2013 Midwest Corporate Cup Relays

June 15, 2013

Click on our Photo Gallery Link and see our Pictures from the Rally Protesting Right-to-Work!

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s state capitol building will remain open to citizen demonstrations after workers filed suit and won a temporary injunction against arbitrary closure of the building during massive protests against anti-worker, anti-family legislation supported by Gov. Rick Snyder. 

About 3,000 demonstrators were inside and around the Capitol today, protesting Gov. Snyder’s plan to push a radical change in Michigan’s labor laws through the legislature with little advance notice and no public hearing.  Michigan State Police responded by closing the building, shutting citizens out of the legislative process. 

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DETROIT – Even after Chrysler Corp.'s Gualberto Ranieri, vice president of communications, said Friday, “Let's set the record straight: Jeep has no intention of shifting production of its Jeep models out of North America to China,” the Romney campaign put out a false and misleading ad basically repeating his bogus statement made Thursday in Ohio that Chrysler was moving all Jeep production to China.

Author Greg Palast, in his book, "Billionaires and Ballot Bandits," examines the role Mitt Romney played in the Delphi bailout and how he and other economic vultures made millions as the storied parts supplier went into and came out of bankruptcy. In this video, Palast tells how Mitt and Ann Romney made at least $15 million from the carcass of Delphi and as much as $115 million.  

It also shows how Romney's cronies made more than $4 billion off the bankruptcy. These same billionaires also contributed millions to his presidential campaign. 

DETROIT -- Two days after GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney told a crowd near Toledo, Ohio, that Chrysler was moving all Jeep production to China, the GOP candidate appears to be unfazed by his incorrect remarks and remains mum on the subject..  Read more >>>

Planning on retiring soon? Please make sure you come down to the local and receive your retirement gift, have your picture taken and fill out your retiree dues form. We look forward to seeing you!

 

Check out the Entire contract Book!!

Here is a link to the highlights of the UAW-Ford National Agreement.

Welcome to the new UAW Local 898 homepage.
Donnie Enersen
President