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BY-LAW |
The bylaws of each local union, with the UAW Constitution, set out the rules by which the local union operates. Even well-established locals may need to modify or amend their bylaws. The work of this committee sets the stage for how the local union will function. Members of this committee are responsible for submitting original and/or amended bylaws provisions to the local union membership for discussion and approval. This committee monitors the required local union bylaws amendment procedure to ensure compliance with the current bylaws and constitutional provisions. Once the amended bylaws provision(s) has been approved by the local union membership, this committee monitors the process to ensure that the amendment is immediately submitted to the International Executive Board pursuant to Article 37, Section 3 of the Constitution. This committee can also teach members how to read the UAW Constitution. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: CHAUTAY SMITH, JOSETTE "Peaches" ROBERSON, LaTRICE FROST, LaDONNA GARDNER, PIPER McMILLAN, AISHA SCOTT and MICHAEL MARTIN |
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CAP |
The Citizenship and Legislative Committee, most often referred to as the Community Action Program (CAP), is the worksite political-legislative arm of the local union and the vital workplace political activator. If you believe that the people we elect greatly impact the political climate for working families and you want your voice heard, then this is the committee to join. CAP committee members work on identified key issues adopted by convention action. This agenda includes:
These issues are given priority based on, among other things, urgency and geography. We support candidates who support and fight for working people. The CAP committee assists in voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, dollar drives, letter writing campaigns, and publicizing the issues and positions of public officials. This is the committee for hands-on political experience that allows you to grow and learn and take part in the legislative process. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ANGEL WATERS, DAMON MARTIN, GLENDOLYN HAMMOND |
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CHAPLAINCY |
The Chaplaincy Committee is a valuable resource to UAW Members in their respective locals. On occasion members have special needs and the chaplains are available to help meet those needs that cannot be met through already existing UAW programs. The UAW Chaplaincy program provides a wide range of services which include: Visit the sick and disabled in their homes and hospitals and if asked to do so; supply invocations and benedictions when requested Offers counseling to those who desire it in times of bereavement Interact with other servicing groups such as Work/Family and other Committee Members Respects confidentiality of members and provides adequate space for private conversations Restrains from administrating religious beliefs to members Respect for all religions Cooperates fully with grievance procedures, Work/Family Reps. and Community Service Committees Answer prayer requests The Local Chaplains serve members of all faiths and respects their faith as well as those who express no particular faith at all. The Chaplaincy Committee does not impose their beliefs on others or seek to persuade workers to accept their religion or belief. The Chaplaincy Committee members do not organize a church within the workplace. The mission can be summed up by their motto: “Caring in the Workplace.” COMMITTEE MEMBERS: DWIGHT GAVIN, LETA POLLARD, MONIQUE THOMAS, STEVEN COBB, RONYETTA SMITH and IMARRA HUTSON |
Contact: ROBERT (BOB) CAMPBELL III (CHAIRPERSON) |
CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS |
The Civil and Human Rights Committee is an essential guardian of the “No Discrimination” policy of our union. Members of this committee fulfill the local union’s commitment to assure members full rights regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation or nationality, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The committee informs members of steps and procedures, including filing complaints and hearings, whenever a member or members believe their rights have been violated, either by management or other union members. The committee works toward the elimination of discrimination in the workplace, the community and the nation. Members of this committee have the opportunity to keep the local union moving forward toward the fulfillment of our UAW commitment on the civil rights front. This committee needs members who feel a moral obligation to speak out on the issues of intolerance, injustice and bigotry and to rebuke any person or group that expresses such activity. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: VIOLA MINES, BOBBY CURVIN, LAKEEDA MAHONE, ALICIA BOOKER, KIM CARTER |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE |
The Community Services Committee performs the important task of getting help for members and their families in time of need. This committee also plays a pivotal role in plant closings, strikes and layoffs. If being there to assist when an emergency, natural disaster, or even just hard times arise is something you feel strongly about, then this is the committee to invest your time and effort into. Some examples of community service activities include:
The Community Services Committee works through public and private organizations to assure that members faced with problems and emergency situations get relief when needed. Generally, strike insurance benefits are handled by this committee when local unions are forced to demonstrate their economic strength. This committee serves as the local’s link with the community as we all work together to help those in need COMMITTEE MEMBERS: TRACY POPE, DEANNA STALLINGS, TONYA WILLIAMSON, EDWARD KELLY, NATARYA HEARD and APRIL REEVES |
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CONSUMER AFFAIRS |
The Consumer Affairs Committee monitors the social conscience and performance of companies in order to ensure members consume safe and honest products and services. This committee helps protect our union brothers and sisters by educating them on scams, unfair lending practices and other consumer pitfalls. The committee’s area of focus includes, but is not limited to:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: LAWRENCE ROBINSON and VAUGHN McCALL |
Contact: SCOTT SHIER (CHAIRPERSON) |
EDUCATION |
The Education Committee is responsible for building the power of the movement through educating and training members of their local union. Members of this committee identify the training needs of their local union membership and, with their leadership’s approval, provide classes, materials, and information based on those needs. If you are committed to providing education that informs, develops skills and motivates our leadership and members, this is the committee for you! Once someone has completed Education Committee training, they have access to a variety of “on the shelf” curriculum, provided by the International Education Department, that can be delivered to members by the Education Committee. Some examples include:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STEPHANIE SOLOMON, TARONDA PEARSON, WILLIAM MELSON and SHUNTE SANDERS |
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ENTERTAINMENT (Conservation and Recreation) |
This Committee is tasked with the responsibility of planning, coordinating and executing main social events for the Local. Members must have initiatve and vision to create fun events that promote comradery and soliderity to include all members of our Local Union. This committee also provides a variety of opportunities that fall into two other categories: recreation, which includes leisure time activities, and conservation, which includes environmental concerns. It has been proven that in today’s busy work environments, people need to combat stress with quality family and individual leisure activities. If you enjoy organizing events such as bowling leagues, hunting trips, sporting events, team sport competitions and the like, then the Conservation and Recreation Committee could be your committee of choice! COMMITTEE MEMBERS: KOSETTA (Seddie) CARREKER, TIQUITA BELL, TOMIKA HEAD, JOSIAH SANCHO III, KENTON BELL, ALSTON KELSO and CORNELL MASSEY |
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ORGANIZING |
THIS COMMITTEE HAS THREE MAIN GOALS: 1. ORGANIZE NEW MEMBERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE UAW. 2. CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN ONGOING ORGANIZING EFFORT FOCUSED ON BUILDING POWER THROUGH ORGANIZING COWORKERS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. 3. BUILD SUPPORT FOR A STRIKING MILITANT UAW COMMITTEE MEMBERS: CAROLYN THIGPEN, TIA JOHNSON, SONYA SARGENT, YOLANDA STEVENS and KAREN BENNETTE |
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UNION LABEL |
The Union Label Committee informs and educates members about the products and services we buy and use as consumers. This committee helps to emphasize the importance of supporting goods and services produced by union members under union-won working conditions. And, keeps members informed of union products and their availability in the community. This committee also updates members on product manufacturing that has been moved out of the United States and product boycotts endorsed by the AFL-CIO. This committee can promote union label by:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ROBERT GOODEN, TIFFANY MASON and KIMBERLY CARTER |
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VETERANS |
The Veterans Committee seeks members who are willing to represent the interest of all active and retired UAW Veterans and their families. This committee is dedicated to advocating for the political and social concerns of Veterans. This is accomplished through leadership, guidance and education on matters of concern, such as: The men and women who came to the aid of our nation when they were called upon, are a valuable resource to the entire labor movement. If you want to build and enhance the dignity that all Veterans have earned by serving their country, the Veterans Committee encourages you to participate. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: YOLANDA MARTIN, THOMAS NEWELL, LATISHA WARE and CIERA WILLIAMS |
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WOMENS |
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: SHAYNA SULTON, ERICKA NORTON, PATRICE TURNER, JASMINE DILLAPREE and DEYJA MOSES |
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