News

Statement from UAW Region 1A Director Laura Dickerson on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Phase Out of the Retirement Tax on Pensioners

Detroit - “Governor Whitmer understands that Michiganders are not just proud of our iconic past, but we are creating an iconic future in manufacturing.

And she understands the importance, here in Region 1A and around the State, of growing our Middle Class economy and at the same time remembers those retirees that made us a manufacturing marvel worldwide.

Former UAW Local 412 Retiree Chairperson Bob Ban has passed away

The Local 412 Executive Board and membership would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former UAW Local 412 Retiree Chairperson Bob Ban, who passed away on Jan. 25, 2022.  His service to the membership will never be forgotten.

Robert Joseph Ban, 82, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at his family home in the City of Grosse Pointe.

Robert was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Detroit, to Max and Mary Ban, both now deceased.

The UAW-FCA Legal Services Plan has issued a 1099-MISC Tax Form

2022 UAW Stellantis Profit Sharing Update

Statement by UAW Vice President Chuck Browning Director of the UAW Ford Department on Ford’s Yearly Earnings Report and Profit Sharing Estimate

Detroit - UAW Ford members worked diligently and remained dedicated to produce the finest built products in the world during a year that presented great challenges due to the pandemic and unprecedented supply chain issues. Their contributions to Ford Motor Company’s profits under such conditions are to be commended and our members should be very proud of this great accomplishment.

Statement by UAW Vice President Terry Dittes Director of the UAW General Motors Department on GM’s Yearly Earnings Report and Profit Sharing Estimate

Detroit – “Through their negotiated contract, UAW members today received news that they will receive up to $10,250 in profit sharing. This benefit was achieved through collective bargaining and our UAW members have earned a share of the prosperity that their skill, hard work and dedication created. Our members should be proud during a challenging year at this achievement. We continue to talk to our local unions and General Motors about some of the unforeseen challenges UAW members faced this year.”

Celebrating Black History Month - Honoring Our Journey, Striving Forever Forward

My sisters and brothers, This great union of ours and all of our UAW family, past and present, have a long and cherished legacy in fighting for the civil rights and equality of all Americans and all peoples of the world. It is one of the founding principles of our union and we have much to be proud about.

STATEMENT OF UAW REGION 1 DIRECTOR JAMES HARRIS ON THE INVESTMENT OF PRODUCT AND JOBS AT GMs LAKE ORION ASSEMBLY PLANT

Detroit - “Members of UAW LOCAL 5960 have led the nation in the early transition to electric vehicles. Today’s announcement that the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EVE pickups will be built at Lake Orion by UAW members protects thousands of jobs in Michigan and provides good paying jobs for UAW members and their families for decades to come.”