Michigan Regional Directors are collaborating on a joint New Member Conference at Black Lake.
The focus of this conference will be to inform our newly hired members on various aspects of the UAW. Class sessions will include UAW 101 - Understanding the structure and purpose of the UAW, standing committee training and understanding how union meetings operate.
To qualify, members must be in good standing and have at least one (1) year of service, but not more than four (4) years of service and have not yet attended a conference at Black Lake. Space is limited, as each region has a designated number of members. Please submit the names of three members who you want to attend this conference. Each local will be guaranteed at least one spot, with two alternate selections, if space is available.
A registration form link is here. Please provide all requested information.
The registration fee for each member is $450. Checks should be made payable to “International Union, UAW.” They must accompany the registration form and be mailed to UAW Region 1. It is imperative that registration forms are received no later than March 1, 2019.
The fee is the responsibility of the local union, as is the cost of travel and lost time.
All accommodations are based on double occupancy. Due to limited space, there are no single occupancy available or provisions for spouses or other family members. Costs accrued above the allotted fees will be the responsibility of the local union.
In accordance with Article 16, Section 1(a) of the UAW Constitution, local unions that have sufficient funds in their New Member Orientation Fund may be allowed to send delegates using this fund. However, the use of this fund must first be approved by the regional director.
Members should arrive Tuesday, April 23rd prior to registration, which will take place between 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. The conference opening session will begin at 6:30 p.m. The program will conclude on Friday, April 26th, which will be considered a travel day.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the UAW Region 1 office at (586) 427-9200.