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Updated 4/20/21 Lansing Grand River Facility Layoff Info / Unemployment Info

Temporary Layoff at the Lansing Grand River Facility

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Good Jobs, Healthy Planet

Now an International event, Earth Day has been celebrated since April 22, 1970 and its origins are here in the United States.

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April 23rd Only! Covid-19 Vaccine

For active, or laid off GM Unit employees. LDT has walk-in availability for its vaccine clinic. This is for the first shot of

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Statement From UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Weekend Shootings

Detroit — I watched in horror last week and this weekend, along with the rest of our nation, as the headlines rolled in once again with reports of bloodshed, terror, tragedy and sensel

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Good Jobs, Healthy Planet
Now an International event, Earth Day has been celebrated since April 22, 1970 and its origins are here in the United States. In fact, this annual celebration wouldn’t exist without legendary UAW leader Walter Reuther. In 1970, environmental protection was gaining momentum as an urgent national issue. Nationwide environmental teach-ins were held in the spring The post Good Jobs, Healthy Planet appeared first on UAW. — Apr 22
Statement of UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Derek Chauvin Verdict
Detroit — “Regardless of today’s outcome, George Floyd was a man, a citizen, a fellow American and did not deserve to die on that fateful day in Minnesota. While the jury has issued a just verdict in Officer Derek Chauvin’s case, the deep divide in our nation over race was also on trial and does The post Statement of UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Derek Chauvin Verdict appeared first on UAW. — Apr 20
Statement From UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Weekend Shootings
Detroit — I watched in horror last week and this weekend, along with the rest of our nation, as the headlines rolled in once again with reports of bloodshed, terror, tragedy and senseless loss of lives. America woke up Friday morning to the news of a mass shooting in Indianapolis, Indiana that took the lives The post Statement From UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Weekend Shootings appeared first on UAW. — Apr 20
UAW Members at Volvo Truck in Dublin Virginia Strike For Fair Wages, Benefits, Health and Safety
“The UAW is disappointed that Volvo Truck has failed to present a substantial offer by the March 16 contract deadline despite a contract extension. Our goal remains to achieve a fair tentative agreement for our members, their families and the community of Dublin, Virginia,” said UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry, Director of the UAW Heavy Truck The post UAW Members at Volvo Truck in Dublin Virginia Strike For Fair Wages, Benefits, Health and Safety appeared first on UAW. — Apr 17
blackpressusa.com – COMMENTARY: The American Dream belongs to working Americans
By Ray Curry, Secretary-Treasurer, UAW I grew up in a world that held the promise of a bright future for those who were willing to work hard. An America that said you can do better than your parents. A promise that meant job security with decent wages, health care, and benefits; a promise that meant The post blackpressusa.com – COMMENTARY: The American Dream belongs to working Americans appeared first on UAW. — Apr 16

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