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When one of Dustin Elliott’s five children brought home a letter from school earlier this year saying that many kids were going without water during the school day, he and his wife Chelsea sprang to action to find a solution. During the COVID pandemic, the Anderson, Indiana, Community School District had shut off water fountains…
Local 223 member Peter Packowski died on April 4 following an injury at DTE’s Pontiac Service Center substation. A Navy veteran, the 61-year-old electrical maintenance journeyman resided in Milford, Michigan, with his wife Tammy. He also leaves behind daughters Shawn and Alex, granddaughter Sophie, four sisters and many nieces and nephews.
DeAnna Hill, Local 191 “I would like to discuss the best ways to present the importance of the union to new, young members, and encourage them to participate.” Lawrence Carella, Local 18007 “With all the attacks on natural gas across the country, I’d like to see discussions on what measures the UWUA…
The UWUA wishes all our retirees health and happiness during your “golden years.” Enjoy it — you’ve earned it! Local 1-2 John M. Abramchuk Robert J. Anderson Judith Ayala Hector Bartolomei Mike Beamon Freddy Benkert Richard Benitez Aubrey Blades Julian Brown Lola Bryant Michael Catricola Benito Cotto James J. Coombs Frank D’Agostino Cora Deak …
The tragic murder of George Floyd ignited a global outcry for justice and led to the resurgence of the “Black Lives Matter” movement. This incident shed light not only on the plight of African Americans but also on the struggles faced by other marginalized communities. It is disheartening to now be witnessing attacks on Diversity,…
On March 24, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a repeal of the state’s so-called “right-to-work” law, which was enacted in 2012 when Republicans controlled both the state legislature and the governor’s office. Michigan is the first state to repeal a right-to-work law in nearly 60 years. The so-called “right-to-work” law allowed those in unionized workplaces…
“Welcome to Roswell, New Mexico, elevation 3,671 ft”. That simple sign greeted each of us as we walked across the tarmac. When the Young Workers’ Initiative Committee, along with our other national committees, got the call to help our brothers and sisters at Local 51, we leaped at the opportunity. It was an eye-opening experience…
Local 470-1 wrapped up and ratified a new four-year contract with Consolidated Asset Management after just two days of bargaining in March. The agreement covers 33 members working at power plants in Bridgeport and New Haven, Connecticut. A third plant, also in Bridgeport, with 13 members is under a separate contract that expires next year.…
I have three important topics to share in this issue’s column. The first is a refresher on the role of the UWUA National Safety Committee, the second is the role of safety stand-downs, and finally, a note of congratulations to Local 1-2 members at the New York Power Authority. The UWUA established the Safety Committee…