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(WTC) and UAW Local 160 are on track to expand in new area work space capacity by approximately 1.9 million square feet over the next 24 months, which will in turn increase UAW membership substantially as we charge into 2016 and beyond. Gaining and maintaining a middle- class living for each and every Local 160 member will continue to be your Local 160 leadership’s primary focus. Even as retirements and Special Attri-tion Programs (SAP) continue to influ-ence the headcount of our skilled trades and non-trades workforce, our total Local 160 GM Unit headcount remains above last year’s numbers, totaling 1,558 GM Unit members at this time, up from 1,524 members one year ago. Additionally, Local 160 UAW Aramark Housekeeping headcount rose from 245 in 2015 to 301 at the start of 2016. More members are set to be added as new work space becomes available over the next 24 months. What was once only general conversation is now a reality as Local 160 currently has in its rank and file approximately 85 apprentices in various skilled trades’ applications who have either graduated or are class-active. The opportunity to add additional apprentices is forecasted for the near future for Local 160 Skilled Trades classifications, including Facilities Trades classifications.

fined to distinguishable physical charac-teristics or attributes. Diversity includes generational age differences as well. For the first time in our nation’s history, we have four generations working side by side. This would include a small number of Pre-Baby Boomers (Traditionalists, birthdates before 1946), Baby Boomers (birthdates between the years 1946 and 1964), Generation X (birthdates ranging from the 1960s to 1980s), and the Millennial Generation (also known as Generation Y, birthdates ranging from early 1980s to the early 2000s). Our current and subsequent growth will move more toward a diverse workplace that will offer more exposure to employees from different backgrounds. Employees can learn from co-workers whose work styles vary and whose attitudes about work vary from their own. Mutual respect in the workplace is based, in large part, on respect for co-workers’ skills and how well their job knowledge matches their job assignments.

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Our Journeyperson in Training(JIT) and Employee in Training (EIT) opportunities have members currently enrolled in those programs and is projected to grow substantially through 2016 and 2017. Approximately 20 Tier 2 Material Support Operators (MSO) have been converted to SSO classification in 2015. Currently, there are 172 MSO members on site. This number then breaks down to 132 traditional long-term status,

and 41 in progression hired status as of February 2016. At the time this article was written, there were approximately 171 Skilled Support Operators (SSO) who have been hired over the last 7 years site-wide from a referrals program, which had collected approximately 1,400 referrals submitted by WTC workers back in 2009. Protecting our job classifications and embracing the storied history of Local 160, all the while welcoming new member talent and new technology brought on by growth and a membership willing to work hard, will undoubtedly present a change in our very culture as we know it.Generational Age Differences Will Play a Big Part in Our Future When the phrase “workplace diversity” became popular, around the time Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, diversity typically meant differences based on race, gender, color, national origin and religion. As the definition of diversity expanded, the concept of workplace diversity also expanded. Workplace diversity is no longer con-

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State of the Union

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YOUR OTE is YOUR VOICE

Diversity Is Our Strength

Recording Secretary ...................2Financial Sec’y-Treasurer ...........33rd Party Unit Report .................4Education Chairperson ...............4District 1 Report .........................5Breakfast with Santa ..............8-9Retiree Chapter Chair ..............12Education Report and Scholarship Applications .. 14-15

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UAW LOCAL 160

28504 Lorna • Warren, MI 48092 • Phone: (586) 751-4474

EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident ......................................David SmallVice President ...........................Danny MartinRecording secretary ...................Nicole JonesFinancial sec’y-treasurer ............ Steve Rawatrustee Chair ............................ Alan Reynoldstrustee ................................ Angela Bia-Shocktrustee ..................................Sharon Fishburnsergeant-at-arms ........... Clarence MichowskiGuide ..........................................Ashley ScalesRetiree Board Delegate ........ Dennis J. HenryGM Chairman ............................ Earl Fuller, Jr.3rd Party Chairman ................Linda Siniarskiwomen’s Committee Chair .............. Erin Kelly

RETIREE CHAPTERChairman ...............................Dennis J. HenryVice Chairman ...............................Bob MayerFinancial secretary ..........Daisy Winston-HallRecording secretary ...................Donna Eschtrustee ......................................Paul Friedrichtrustee ................................ Chet Wilamowskitrustee ..........................................Tony Serinoaltnernate trustee ...............Jack SchoenherrGuide ...........................................Gerald Rowesergeant-at-arms ........................Fred ConlonRecreation Committee ...................Jim SouvaEducation & Fair Practice ..... Paul Boulanger Election Chair ........ Thomas DeWaele By-Laws Committee ........... Lee Taylor

Ken Corrigan Citizenship, Organizing & Membership Committee ...................... John Mayes

EDITORIAL POLICY... The UAW TECH ENGINEER is published by UAW Local 160 in the interest of its members to further the aims and programs of your Local and to promote the policies and programs of the International Union, UAW. This is a vehicle that brings to you, on a regular basis, the views and actions of the leaders you elected so you can evaluate them. The Editor reserves the right to edit any article and to reject all materials submitted which are not in the best interest of the membership. All articles should contribute positively to the welfare of this Union and its members; we will accept no attacks on any Union Leader or Member. The Editor reserves the right to refuse or discontinue any advertisement which is deemed objectionable. Publication of advertisements in this newspaper does not necessarily signify endorsement by UAW Local 160. – Steve Rawa, Editor, UAW TECH ENGINEER

2016 Brings Positive ChangesGreetings Local 160, This year has brought about so much change, which really started with the close of 2015. We have a new UAW-GM National Agreement to familiarize ourselves with. We have new hires within our GM and 3rd Party Units, apprentices making their way through the apprenticeship program and new journeypersons. Congratulations to you all! Keep your eyes open. There is even more change coming our way. My wish is that these changes and accomplishments bring about inclusion, diversity, prosperity and solidarity. This year promises to be a busy and exciting year. Our country will hold federal, state and local elections. Are you registered to vote? We will also have Local Union elections, in which we will elect Local 160 Executive Board representatives and Local Union GM Shop Committee representatives. If you have questions concerning federal, state and local elections, visit the Michigan Secretary of State website. For questions regarding Local union elections, read your Local 160 Bylaws, GM Unit Bylaws and the UAW Constitution, or bring your questions to the Union meetings. If you don’t have a copy of the Bylaws, they are available at the Union Hall. Recently, I had the opportunity to help with the planning of Local 160’s

2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration, which was held on Saturday, February 20, 2016, and hosted by the Local 160 Civil Rights Committee, along with some very knowledgeable and dedicated members. The members who helped put this event together worked extremely hard to put on a diverse, educational and fun event. They were definitely successful in their efforts. Thank you to the Civil Rights Committee for taking on the

responsibility of hosting this annual event, and a special thanks goes out to those who helped organize the event. It was beautiful. A big thank you also goes out to the members who attended and supported this event. Your support is very much appreciated. The most beautiful thing about this celebration was that it brought together our 3rd Party members (Aramark) and our GM Unit members. It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of the planning of such an inclusive and successful event. I hope to see this same type of and member participation at all of Local 160 events throughout the year. See ya at the next Local 160 event! Last, but not least, I would like to bid a heartfelt farewell to our retiring members. Thank you for your many years of hard work and dedication. Your contributions to our workplace and our great Union will not be forgotten. May you enjoy your retirement and this new chapter in life to the fullest. Be blessed and be a blessing!

Unifying Our Members Through Education Offered to recently hired members in 2015 was a full one-day orientation at Local 160 that focused solely on Union-based information, including the history, benefits and rights of UAW members. This will continue in 2016. New in 2015 were Union-based presentations put on by the Education Committee at different on-site locations. These classes detail union myths, density and history, while never losing sight of maintaining honor and respect between our Union brothers and sisters. We will continue to support our Education Committee as we run classes across all available locations in 2016. New to members in 2015 and continuing in 2016 to Local 160 members are union-oriented classes at U of M Dearborn open to all union workers from a variety of organizations who learn together about new ideas, strategies, changing cultures, and skills to meet the needs and challenges facing workers in our ever-changing workplaces. Local 160 will continue to support our membership in attending these classes at U of M Dearborn. Postings for these classes will be sent to Team Leaders to cascade to our members, or contact Local 160 directly. Starting in spring of this year is a Local 160 Member to Member Committee that will be trained to use new technology to provide pertinent information to all of our members in a fast and accurate manner. This information will include communications from Region 1, Solidarity House in Detroit, and from UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada. Local 160 Leadership will continue to afford to its members the opportunity to attend union classes through the Paid Educational Leave (PEL) program at Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center located on Black Lake near Onaway, Michigan. The Black Lake experience has bonded UAW members into a strong family with a shared vision for the future. Educating our members will play a vital part in our union footprint at Local 160. Through collective bargaining and education, we will continue to bring justice and democracy to our shop floor. In solidarity we stand!

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FINANCIAL REPORTFOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015

GM Technical Center of Local 160 UAW

Spring Is Upon Us Spring is upon us and so is the time to start planning your summer vacations and parties. We will be busy at the Local with planning this summer’s Local 160 Picnic. The Local’s financial statement from December 2014 to December 2015 saw an increase in over $19,000. One hundred percent of the non-trades that signed up for the Supplemental Attrition Program (SAP) before the deadline will receive it. Enjoy this summer with your family and friends.

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Respectfully submitted by stEVE Rawa,Financial secretary-treasurer, Uaw Local 160

Balance to Account for at 12/31/15 ................ $712,836.21 Excess Income Over Expenditures .................(132,354.69)Balance to Account for at 1/31/16 ..............$580,481.52

INCOME

Dues ................................................................ $112,997.02 Initiation Fees ............................................................. 25.00 Reimbursement-Registration Fee ............................ 700.00 Travel, Hotel, Parking ............................................... 841.57 Insurance Adjustments ............................................ 188.00 Interest - Savings Account ........................................... 7.38 Social Recreational Events ...................................... 358.44 *Asset Transfer ...................................................... 1,676.56 Retiree Fund .......................................................... 5,403.37 G.M. Unit Fund ...................................................... 4,668.94 Caravan Unit Fund ....................................................... 7.90 GROSS RECEIPTS - JANUARY 2016 .........$126,874.18 *Less-Asset Transfers/Exchanges ....................(1,676.56)NET INCOME - JANUARY 2016 ....................$125,197.62

DISBURSEMENTS

GENERAL FUND EXPENSESWages - President ............................................... $2,551.64 Financial Sec'y-Treas. ........................................ 4,786.68 Clerical ............................................................. 16,126.58 Lost Time Vice President ....................................................... 124.16 Recording Secy. ................................................... 602.06 Trustees .................................................................. 61.48 Sgt-At-Arms .............................................................. 2.94 Ex. Bd. Delegates ................................................. 184.00 Committees, Member ........................................... 203.66 Election Comm. ...................................................... 40.08 Travel, Meals, Expenses, etc. President .............................................................. 300.00 Financial-Sec'y-Treas. ........................................... 768.96 Vice President ......................................................... 15.00 Recording Secretary .............................................. 30.00 Trustee .................................................................. 513.96 Sgt-At-Arms ............................................................ 15.00 Guide ...................................................................... 15.00

Committees, Member ........................................... 861.57 Executive Brd Delegates ........................................ 45.00 FICA Match............................................................ 1,982.00 Payroll Taxes ......................................................... 6,176.58 Payroll Deductions Forwarded ................................ 604.58 Per Capita Taxes ............................................... 193,673.97 Insurance .............................................................. 5,443.59 Refunds Dues/Initiations .......................................... 170.36 Supplies ................................................................ 2,076.81 Bank Charge ................................................................ 3.00 Technical/Support Fees ............................................. 44.35 Telephone/Internet ................................................... 373.90 Maintenance - Office Equip. .................................... 201.35 Donations ................................................................. 400.00 Pension/Severance - Local ...................................... 467.33 Postage .................................................................... 560.00 Registration Fees .................................................. 4,140.00 Recreational Events .............................................. 1,144.58 *Asset Transfer ...................................................... 1,676.56

BUILDING FUND EXPENSESMaintenance ............................................................. 776.36 Utilities ................................................................... 1,556.05 Cleaning Service ................................................... 1,200.00 Taxes Real Estate .................................................. 9,095.38 Supplies ..................................................................... 47.95 WOMEN’S COMM. FUND EXPENSESDonations ................................................................. 906.12 RETIREE CHAPTER FUND EXPENSESExchanges ............................................................ 1,450.00 Postage ...................................................................... 65.52 Expense Allowance .................................................. 644.00 Travel,Hotel,Parking .............................................. 1,269.62 Lunches / Refreshments ....................................... 1,218.38 Fees & Licenses ....................................................... 450.00 Registration Fees ..................................................... 400.00 UNITS’ FUNDS EXPENSESGeneral Motors ........................................................ 977.47 3rd Party ..................................................................... 44.95 DISBURSEMENTS - JANUARY 2016 .............. $266,488.53

LESS - Payroll Deductions ..................................(7,259.66) *Less-Asset Transfers/Exchanges ..................(1,676.56)NET EXPENDITURES - JANUARY 2016 ........$257,552.31

ALLOCATION OF CASH ASSETS

CHECKING BALANCE PNC 5617 ................... $259,069.51PETTY CASH............................................................ 200.00SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ........................................................ Unity C.U. 6090 S-000 ............................................ 10.88 Unity C.U. 6090 S-005 .................................... 66,370.04 Unity C.U. 4849 S-000 ............................................ 10.00 Unity C.U. 4849 S-005 ..................................... 42,596.51 Unity C.U. 6460 S-000 ............................................ 10.00 Unity C.U. 6460 S-005 ..................................... 18,889.14 PNC Bank 8245 ............................................... 70,904.35 Central Macomb 1:1529 .................................. 39,041.66 Central Macomb 1588:2MM .............................. 6,107.29CERTIFICATES Unity C.U. 6090 S-705 ..................................... 17,698.55 Unity C.U. 6090 S-713 ..................................... 59,573.59TOTAL CASH ASSETS - JANUARY 2016 ......$580,481.52

Current Fund Income OverFUND BALANCES Balance Expenditures

General Fund .........................$281,659.46 ($127,567.68)Education Fund ...............................301.75 29.74 Recreational Fund .............................14.87 14.87 Retiree Chapter Fund .................37,771.55 (94.15)Building Fund ............................ (7,615.77) (7,615.77)New Member Orientation Fund ...3,279.22 5.00 Veteran's Fund ................................392.95 0.00 Women's Committee Fund ..........5,255.17 (781.12)Community Services Fund .............419.38 0.00 G.M. Unit Fund .........................251,193.79 3,691.47 3Rd Party Unit Fund .....................7,794.46 (44.95)Caravan Unit Fund ............................14.69 7.90

TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS - JANUARY 2016 ................. $580,481.52 ($132,354.69)

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A Look at ‘Legacy’ Have we become concerned with titles and moments, instead of legacy? I’m not speaking of money when I say legacy. I’m speaking of the knowledge passed down from one generation to the next. Consider your legacy, whether you’re young or old. What stories can you share to help a brother or sister of this membership? Our seasoned members often share their stories of trials and tribulations during the course of this journey. Should we not consider the importance of lending them our ears? Often in a story, there is a lesson to be learned, nuggets of wisdom, opportunities to learn from the experiences of another. There is nothing more valuable than molding, guiding and shaping the minds of the future. Often, the fresh ideas of young minds are overlooked, even though history shows us the young mind changes the game. The young game changers of this country were guided by the leaders before them. Walter P. Reuther was fortunate enough to have parents who were true unionists, who motivated, guided and molded him into the greatest Labor Leader the world has seen. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had mentors like Howard Thurman, Bayard Rustin and Benjamin Mays. You see, some of us are fortunate enough to have true unionists in our homes. Some of us are blessed to meet them on our journey. But all too often members are retiring without molding the future generations to come. The methods of making the Union great again and improving the middle class have not changed. The basic principles of the past remain tried and true today. The tradition of molding the next generation is absent. Younger generations thrive with the guidance of the seasoned, and dare I say that the seasoned may enjoy the eye- opening ideas of the young. We are our Union. Regardless of your title, you can make a difference in the lives of all by formally, informally, or socially mentoring, guiding, motivating, and reassuring the members who surround you. I leave you with this quote from Winston Churchill… “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Thank you to all of the members who gave up their lunch break during our most recent Lunch & Learn at General Assembly. The next Lunch & Learn will take place on March 23, 2016 in CCO within the Blue Area. Please come and fellowship with us!

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Growth ExpectationsDear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to take this opportunity to express the dire need for solidarity inside of our unit. Every day, we continue to grow. I have high expectations that we will continue to see more growth for Aramark here at the GM Warren Tech Center. As our numbers increase, it is imperative we keep in mind that many of our members are first time union members. If we stand together and be the change that we all want to see, we can educate and build future leaders. Your Shop Committee is working diligently to improve working conditions, expand training, promote growth and provide you a ladder for personal success. Thank you for all your hard work, support and Solidarity you have expressed thus far.

JeSSIekelly

3rD pArtY unitcommitteeperson

DATES to REMEMBERMarch 9 - Women’s Committee Meeting, 3:00 PM

10 - GM Unit Meetings, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

13 - Daylight Saving Time Begins-Change Clocks & Spring Forward16 - Retiree’s General Membership Meeting & Lunch, 10:00 AM

17 - St. Patrick’s Day20 - General Membership Meeting, 10:00 AM

20 - Spring Begins24 - Aramark Membership Meetings, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

25 - Good Friday, UAW-GM Holiday27 - Easter Sunday28 - Day after Easter – UAW-GM Holiday

april 4 - Nominations Open for Executive Officers and GM Unit Reps13 - Nominations Close, Noon (Executive Officers and GM Unit Reps.)13 - Women’s Committee Meeting, 3:00 PM


15 - Deadline for Region 1 Scholarship Applications20 - Retiree’s General Membership Meeting & Lunch, 10:00 AM

24 - General Membership Meeting, 10:00 AM

28 - Aramark Membership Meetings, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

May 4 - Election of Executive Officers & GM Unit Reps. – Polls Open, 5:00 AM

5 - Polls Close, 5:00 AM for Election of Executive Officers & GM Unit Reps. 5 - Women’s Committee Taco Lunch at Union Hall 8 - Mother’s Day11 - Women’s Committee Meeting, 3:00 PM


18 - Retiree’s General Membership Meeting & Lunch, 10:00 AM

19 - Run-Off Election (if necessary), 5:00 AM until 11:59 PM

22 - General Membership Meeting, 10:00 AM

26 - Aramark Membership Meetings, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

30 - Memorial Day – UAW-GM Holiday

LEGACY“the greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.”

– BENJAMIN DISRAELI


Brothers and Sisters, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and I would like to wish a Happy New Year to all. Unfortunately, this year is going to start out slow in the district. This should not come as a surprise. The Shop Committee has been warning of the slowdown since the third quarter of last year, and management has not been bashful with sharing this information in the All-People meetings for quite some time now. Unfortunately, this feast or famine cycle in the workload has become the annual pattern in PPO; first part of the year slow, second half off the charts. This year’s last two quarters will continue the pattern with the exception being the peak will be a new historical high. The next several years are forecast to be similar with the exception that each subsequent year will have a higher new record workload than the year before, according to current projections. Construction projects in the district are back on schedule and may be even slightly ahead after falling behind last year. The major demo and concrete work is complete in MTS, and the process of installing the new equipment has begun. The new mills have been built and installation has begun. The presses are currently being constructed, though slightly behind schedule. The new laser installation is complete and training has taken place. The new laser is up and running, and I would like to commend Team Leader Terry Biggs and the rest of the Laser Team for the excellent presentation they put on for Executive Director Randy White. My understanding is that he was very favorably impressed by the results of the major investments at MTS. At CCO, the addition is almost closed in at this point, and overhead steel for equipment is being hung. New equipment should start arriving shortly, and the relocation of some of the existing equipment has started. Plans for increasing capacity in GA are also moving forward. This is all in preparation for the work that has been secured by your Shop Committee for the next several years. A long-term layoff of SSOs and apprentices at MTS was averted by

reaching an agreement to temporarily move some of the apprentices to CCO and all SSOs to GA. Arrangements have been worked out with management to continue the training of apprentices while they are at CCO. I am extremely pleased that we were able to keep everyone working. It would have been unconscionable to me to see these members laid off for over 3 months beginning a few weeks before the holidays. The impact of such a lay-off would

have been devastating and would have made for some very glum holidays for our members and their families. Starting in the third quarter of last year, we have diligently pursued non-traditional work for the first half of 2016 in order to keep MTS going during this slow period. Early on in the planning stages, there had been some “shots across the bow” made by management to close down the shop during the construction and invoke very heavy lay-offs. Just like the situation with the apprentices and SSOs, this would have undoubtedly caused great financial hardship for many of our members given the length of time involved. Also, a significant portion of the work that went out due to the construction was required to be made to our internal standards with the plan being that this work would return once the equipment that went down during construction becomes operational again. However, there are some in the shop who have decided to become “critics at large” in regards to all aspects of the investment occurring in MTS. Unlike some of these critics, let me state this in writing and for the record (and not by rumor, innuendo, or a whisper campaign); Health and Safety, along with Industrial Hygiene, have been involved from the beginning to ensure that our workplace is safe and without environmental dangers. While there are unpleasant circumstances such as noise and at times dust that occur with construction, these do not in and of themselves constitute a safety hazard. Sampling has been taking place from the beginning and has consistently shown readings in compliance. The very few incidents that tested in excess of industrial construction standards (but below OSHA and MIOSHA standards) were quickly addressed. All testing has been documented and records are kept.

The same applies to the “critics at large” regarding the level of work in the shop during construction. First of all, we are currently in a lull in terms of new programs. That on its own has a major impact on the shop. Even so, for the program work that is still here, a tremendous amount of planning went into working around equipment being down due to construction and to keep as much work as possible. But when dealing with construction, it is difficult, if not impossible, to plan for the unknown and unexpected surprises that inevitably surface when the digging starts. The easiest thing to do in the world is to play Monday morning quarterback. And if equipment unexpectedly has to go down because of finding something unforeseen, then it will obviously have an impact on the ability to do the work. The lasers are an excellent example of this; with limited press capacity to do the re-strikes it has had a direct impact on that area. The difficulties we now have are temporary but necessary if we want our shops brought up to date and competitive. And a modern and capable shop obviously brings the best job security possible for our membership. In addition to the exceptional efforts that have been made to retain work, we as your representatives have pushed management hard to take on as much non-traditional work as possible for the areas not being impacted by construction at MTS. But there have been issues with incorrect information and due dates given to MTS by the customers. Artificial constraints on extra hours for these projects are something we have been unable to resolve as of the time of writing this. However, I consider it very short sighted and detrimental to GM that we are encountering this problem, considering we are the low-cost provider in these areas.

Overall, I wonder why some of these folks choose not to give their input during the planning phases, or why aren’t these concerns being brought to the Union or management instead of running around trying to get the floor stirred up? Could it be that in doing so one surrenders the ability to complain and criticize? Whether it be our workplace or the world outside of it, not having the technical background, knowledge, or the facts has never stopped a politician from being a politician and trying to create issues and then spinning it for their own gain or trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill. I would also like to point out that some of these people, and their behaviors, are what brought the old Parts Fab to within a whisker of being closed several years ago and all that work being lost for good. On a different note, I had the privilege of attending the recent Skilled Trades Conference held in Detroit. Some of the information that was shared stated apprentice programs will be going through a major revamping. The International Skilled Trades Department does not believe that our current apprenticeships are keeping up with the technological advancements that are occurring at such a rapid pace or preparing apprentices adequately for the evolving needs of the trades. A new online apprentice application was also discussed as well as a cadence for apprenticeship offers. The new cadence places priority on indenturing seniority employees. Though not of-ficial, the scuttlebutt was that apprentice testing would resume in the fall. The issue of SSO raises and an EIT program also came up. Evidently, the proposal that was hammered out at our Local and is downtown for approval has generated a great deal of interest

Record Workloads Predicted

EMAIL STEVE RAWA, EDITOR at: [email protected]

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In accordance with Article 38, Section 2 of the Constitution of the International Union, an Election is to be held to elect Local Union Officers for the term of 2016 to 2019.NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS ARE BEING ACCEPTED:

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trustees (3)sergeAnt-At-Arms

guiDeAll Members of UAW Local 160 in continuous good standing in the Local Union for one (1) year are automatically nominated.

NOTE: Retirees can run for UAW Local 160 Executive Officers, except President and Vice President. Retirees can vote for ALL UAW Local 160 Executive Officers.

Nominations must be accepted, in writing, on forms provided at UAW Local 160 Union Office, 28504 Lorna, Warren, MI during regular office hours (Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) during the nomination period below.

The opportunity for a member to nominate another member can be done by following this procedure: Any member may nominate any other member.S/he would be required to notify the Local Union of such nomination in writing within the nominating period. S/he would also be required to notify the member nominated for the specific office, so that her/his nominee will be aware of the nomination and of the obligation to accept such nomination within the deadline. If a member is nominated and the nominator fails to notify the nominee, such failure will not invalidate or excuse the member’s responsibility to accept such office or position to which s/he was nominated within the established deadline period.

nOMInATIOnS OPEn:monday, April 4, 2016 at 9:00 Am

nOMInATIOnS CLOSE:Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:00 noon

NOTE: Names of candidates will appear on the ballot according to the Ballot Designation Procedure. This procedure will be conducted at 3:30PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Anyone interested in attending the Ballot Designation Procedure may do so. This is the procedure where candidates’ names are selected randomly to determine the order in which they will appear on the ballot. A Candidate Information Meeting will immediately follow the Ballot Designation Procedure. Any Questions for the Election Committee will be addressed then.

offices open for eLection of representAtivesOne (1) Chairperson (By virtue of their elected position, the Chairperson

will be a member of the Local 160 Executive Board.)

One (1) Zone Representative (Site wide – All Shifts and Classifications)

One (1) District #1 Committeeperson (1st Shift – Engineering Trades/Apprentices @ CCO, BIW, MTS; 1st Shift – Non-Trades SSO @ CCO, MTS)

One (1) Alternate District #1 Committeeperson

One (1) District #2 Committeeperson (1st Shift – Engineering Trades/Apprentices @ GA, CVO, SDL & EPPETS; 1st Shift – REF Trades – ATTR-. DLTT; 1st Shift – Non-Trades SSO @ GA, MSO @ MTS, Site Ops., CVO, GA)


One (1) District #3 Committeeperson (1st Shift & 3rd Shift Engineering Trades/ Apprentices @ Design Wood Shop, Mock Up/VABA, DQ&V; 1st Shift Non Trades – FSO Site wide, MSO @ GA Warehouse)


One (1) District #4 Committeeperson (1st & 3rd Shift Engineering Trades/Apprentices @ Design Metal Shop, Design Paint Shop, Design Mold Shop, RP Lab, Design Overflow, Research Foundry;

3rd Shift – Engineering @ MTS; 1st Shift Non-Trades, SSO’s @ Design, MSO’s @ Research, CCO, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing A & B, AEC Building, VEC Building)


One (1) District #5 Committeeperson (1st Shift – All REF Trades {Stationary Engineering – All Shifts}; 1st Shift Non-Trades – USO)


One (1) District #6 Committeeperson (2nd Shift – All Trades, 3rd Shift All REF Trades; 2nd & 3rd Shift – All Non-Trades)


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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

GM UNITREPRESENTATIVESELECTION NOTICE

NOTE: ARTICLE 38, SECTION 10(G) UAW INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUTIONEach Candidate shall have the right to have one (1) Challenger present when the votes are cast and when they are tabulated, provided that such a challenger shall be a member of the Local Union. Challenger Designation Forms must be filled out and are provided at UAW Local 160 Office, Monday thru Friday, 9AM to 4PM. Challenger Forms must be filled out in advance, prior to the start of the tabulation of the votes.

voting for term 2016 to 2019POLLS OPEN: 5:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016POLLS CLOSE: 5:00 AM, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016PLACE: UAW LOCAL 160 UNION HALL 28504 LORNA, WARREN, MI 48092

RUN-OFF ELECTION (If Necessary)POLLS OPEN: 5:00 AM, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016POLLS CLOSE: 11:59 PM, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016PLACE: UAW LOCAL 160 UNION HALL 28504 LORNA, WARREN, MI 48092

nOMInATIOnS OPEn:monday, April 4, 2016 at 9:00 Am

nOMInATIOnS CLOSE:Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:00 noon

Nominations must be accepted, in writing, on forms provided at UAW Local 160 Union Office, 28504 Lorna, Warren, MI during regular office hours (Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) during the nomination period above.

ELECTIONPOLLS OPEN: 5:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016POLLS CLOSE: 5:00 AM, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016PLACE: UAW LOCAL 160 UNION HALL 28504 LORNA, WARREN, MI 48092

RUN-OFF ELECTION (If Necessary)POLLS OPEN: 5:00 AM, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016POLLS CLOSE: 11:59 PM, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016PLACE: UAW LOCAL 160 UNION HALL 28504 LORNA, WARREN, MI 48092

UAW LOCAL 160 ELECTIOn COMMITTEE STEvE BANACH, Chairperson MAURICE JONES, Committee LATASHA RICHARDSON, Committee


Election for the above offices will be held:POLLS OPEN:

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 5:00 AM

POLLS CLOSE:Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 5:00 AM

PLACE:UAW LOCAL 160 UnIOn HALL

28504 LORNA, WARREN, MI 48092

Hello Brothersand Sisters, My name is Tony Churchwell. I’ve recently been awarded the privilege to serve as your Local 160 Veterans Committee Chairperson. It truly is an honor. I am proud to report that we are currently building a committee that is robust and dedicated. We are up to the challenge and want to build on the legacy that my predecessors have already built, with the understanding it will not be an easy task. I would like to present the membership with the “2016 Veterans Committee Yearly Agenda.”Beginning Now – March 4, 2016 The Veterans Committee is working with adoptaussoldier.org to put together care packages to send to our troops abroad. We will be asking for personal

hygiene products such as tooth brushes, shampoo, body wash, chapstick, sunscreen and cough drops. Snacks are also desired; items like beef jerky, sunflower seeds and granola bars, which are non-perishable and do not melt. A flier will be coming to your building very soon. Please support our troops.March 12, 2016 2nd Annual Vets Returning Home Fundraiser Dinner – We will continue our support for the Vets Returning Home Establishment in Roseville. For

those who do not know, Vets Returning Home is a place where homeless veterans are accepted in and required to work and participate in daily functions. Sandy from VRH works tirelessly to rehabilitate these veterans; everything from shelter, food, clothing, fixing their credit, managing their finances to finally transitioning out into an apartment. If you’re free March 12th, please consider supporting this fundraiser. Anyone can attend the fundraiser

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dinner. The cost is $35 in advance or $45 at the door per plate and will be held at the Royalty House Banquet Hall in Warren. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. We will also be having an item drive for the same establishment. A flier will be created and distributed around the site. As the veterans transition out of the Vets Returning Home, they really are leaving with nothing. The UAW Local 160 Veterans Committee will be asking for gently used household items that could help these Veterans in their day-to-day lives. Gently used items we are looking for are apartment sized furniture, small kitchen appliances, older but working CPU’s, pots and pans, floor lamps, etc. Please do not go out and buy anything new! These vets are happy with whatever your heart desires to give.July 10-14, 2016: 2016 30th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games – This will be held right here in the Detroit area. The Golden Age Games are the premier adaptive rehabilitative program in the United States and is the only national seniors program designed to improve the quality of life for all senior Veterans, including those with a wide range of

abilities and disabilities. The Games provide a multi-event sports and therapeutic recreation program for Veterans 55 years of age and older who receive care through the VA. It is expected that 4,500 volunteers will be needed. Please see links below if you wish to volunteer for this. We do have a retiree, Chuck Zimmer, who will be participating in a few of these events.September 18, 2016: The UAW Local 160 Veterans Committee will support the UAW Region 1 Annual Car Show. The car show date is confirmed.October 9-14, 2016: 2016 UAW National Veterans Conference at Black Lake October-November: GM Affinity Group Veterans Day Celebration – No word on this yet, so please stay tuned.

Helpful links:www.adoptaussoldier.org

www.vetsreturninghome.orghttp://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/

gag/index.asp

http://www.region1vets.uaw.com

2016 H UAW LOCAL 160 H GM UNIT

ELECTION NOTICENOMINATIONS

One (1) GM Unit Recording SecretaryOne (1) GM Unit Sergeant-at-Arms

Please note that these positions will be for a 3 year term of office until 2019.

Nomination acceptances for the above listed positions must be filed, in writing, on forms provided at UAW Local 160 Union Hall, 28504 Lorna, Warren, MI during their regular working hours which are from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday.

Nominations Open: Monday, April 4, 2016 at 9:00AMNominations Close: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12 noon

All members who are GM Union employees in good standing for one (1) year are candidates and are automatically nominated for the above offices. NOTE: Names of candidates will appear on ballot in accordance with the Ballot Designation Procedure. Anyone interested in attending the Ballot Designation Procedure may do so. This is the procedure where candidates’ names are selected randomly to determine the order in which they will appear on the ballot. This will take place at the Union hall on Tuesday, April 13, 2016 at 3:30PM. A Candidate Information Meeting will immediately follow the Ballot Designation Procedure. Any questions for the Election Committee will be addressed then.

ELECTION INFOOne (1) GM Unit Recording Secretary

One (1) GM Unit Sergeant-at-ArmsPlease note that these positions will be for a 3 year term of office until 2019.

If necessary, a run-off eLection will be held:THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 from 5:00 AM untilTHURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 at 11:59 PM

UAW Local 160 Election CommitteeSteve Banach, Chair Maurice Jones, Committee Latasha Richardson, Committee

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FOR CHAnGE OF ADDRESS, CUT OUT and MAIL TO:UAW Local 160c/o Financial Secretary-Treasurer28504 LornaWarren, MI 48092

Name _______________________________________________________________

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OLDAddress ______________________________________________________________

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at the other Locals that also have the SSO classification. At this time, we have not yet officially heard back on our proposal. On a different subject, in light of the 2015 National Agreement, I have had some interesting conversations with people outside of the workplace. Needless to say, as organized labor, the mass media has certainly proven itself not to be our friend. And there is what can only be described as hostility toward us as auto workers from a large portion of the public. I am sure that each and every one of us has encountered it at some point. It is undeniable that the public has a negative perception of us as UAW workers. I cannot think of any other business or sector of the economy that has its workers’ pay and benefits receive the kind of detailed reporting and attention that we as UAW get. I find this ironic, considering in almost every other venue it is considered rude and inappropriate to ask someone about what they earn. In some places of employment, revealing what your compensation is will get you fired. A recurring theme that I have heard from people outside of this industry is that unions are an impediment to productivity and quality. These beliefs are not factual, if one looks at the various benchmarking studies such as the Harbour Report. The one thing people outside of this industry seem to get the most excited and animated about is their perception

of how the union represents its members. Statements such as “the union protects workers who couldn’t hold a job anywhere else,” or “the union is for protecting the lazy, the incompetent, the drunk, or the _____ (fill in the blank) people,” or “the union sells out the good workers to save the screw-ups” are comments I am sure we have all heard and some of our membership may have even said. Now, understand I am most certainly not saying that I agree with these statements. I am just reiterating what has been said to me time and time again by people outside of this industry. This is their perception of us. At any rate, the latest barrage of negativity after the new National Agreement really started me thinking as to why. The UAW, as most all unions, was at one time a revered institution within our society. It was respected by the public, the media, and government. Unions were viewed as a check and balance to the power and abuses of large companies, and society had a collective memory of how things were before unions. Furthermore, the UAW was considered a cut above most other unions, based on our history and the many social justice issues that we fought for, such as gender and racial equality. What changed to cause this dramatic change in public and political perceptions? When I first started at GM, it was after PPH days were gone. For those of you who haven’t been around long enough or have never heard of them, PPH stood for “Paid Personal Holiday.” The UAW had negotiated that, on top

of the paid holidays and vacation its members received, additional time off would be given to each member. If I recall correctly from what I heard, 5 days per year were somewhat randomly assigned to be taken off during the course of a year, and everybody took at least one Monday or Friday off in order to have a three-day weekend. The point of PPH days was by reducing the number of days people worked, it would require the company to hire additional workers to meet their business needs. Now, this may sound rather astounding to our younger members given the global competitive pressures that now exist in this industry, but it was an important milestone for the Union. If you are not familiar with or have never read Article 2 of the UAW Constitution, I strongly recommend that you do. It describes what the goals, purpose, and agenda of the UAW are. It is in essence the UAW’s “mission statement.” It is as much, if not more, a social agenda as it is a collective bargaining agenda. With PPH days the union had, through collective bargaining, essentially created more middle-class jobs since more workers would have to be hired to cover those days. It was a very tangible and real step toward one of the union’s ultimate and overarching social goals of having a middle-class job available for every American who wanted one. In my mind, PPH days represented the pinnacle of the UAW’s power and achievements. With PPH days, the wages and benefits enjoyed by its members, and the political clout that the union had at that time, the UAW had come closer to accomplishing the objectives of Article 2 than in any time in its history either before or after. But as history shows, whenever a group realizes its goals and objectives, that is when the trouble begins. After the major goals had been attained, what is left? The truth of the matter is that human nature is such that when the major issues have been taken care of, people will turn their attention to things more minor. In other words, they lose a common purpose. That’s when the rifts begin. For example, it happened in the Democratic Party 30 years ago and it is happening in the Republican Party today. One only has to look at the presidential primaries to see the deep divisions that have developed in the GOP since gaining the majority in Congress. I have come to believe that the same thing happened within the UAW and that it was an inflection point

in our history. Debatably, with the attainment of so much in the 1970s, both the membership’s and leadership’s focus changed. The big battles were over, a “changing of the guard” was occurring as the last of the founding members retired, and “the times they were a’changing.” All of us have heard the stories about the “old days” and the things that were occurring in the plants at that time. There was also a distinct change in how the union did its job on the shop floor. The truth of the matter is the union at that time, in many instances, did behave like the public currently perceives it. Maybe the good workers, the ones who came to work every day, did their job, and weren’t constantly in the disciplinary process thought if the steward represented the screw-up in the shop so vehemently that they themselves would have no problems if they ever found themselves in trouble. However, I would venture to say that over time they came to see things a little differently when good and legitimate grievances were “traded” to get “that guy” back for the umpteenth time. Maybe the union’s purpose of making sure all its members were treated fairly changed to looking out for the habitual offenders at all costs. Not only did the public’s view of the union change around that time, so did many of our own membership. I was once told a story by a long since retired member about how an angry member came into a UAW shop (not at GM) and shot the place up over a personal matter, wounding a supervisor. The union succeeded in getting that employee back to work. Some operations became so rough, unruly, and dysfunctional that the membership itself began to feel in danger. Many companies, not just GM, closed the worst ones or sold them. Based on what I have been told by some of our membership, it sounds like Piquet Avenue and Detroit Diesel fell into that category. How many good, honest, and hard working members lost their jobs when this happened? What happened to them and their families? This type of “unionism” was certainly a factor in work being moved out of this country to Mexico and other countries. Automakers wanted to get away from the union, and lower labor costs were only icing on the cake. When Ronald Reagan took office and began taking on the unions, there was only a very limited public response to it. Such had the pub-

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The Officers, Representatives, Staff and Members of UAW Local 160 wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the friends and families of these Local 160 Brothers and Sisters for their recent loss.

SENIORITY RETIREMENT DECEASEDMEMBER UNIT DATE DATE DATE

SENIORITY RETIREMENT DECEASEDMEMBER UNIT DATE DATE DATE

IN MEMORIAM

lic’s feelings toward unions changed. When it comes to public perception, most of our wounds were quite simply self inflicted. The representation of a small percentage of the membership was arguably taken well beyond the limits of the contract, the UAW Constitution, perhaps even labor law. This was done at the expense of the vast majority of the membership who came to work every day and did their jobs without incident. Yes, of course there will always be bad management, and it is a representa-tive’s job to deal with it. But sacrificing the betterment of the membership as a whole, or disadvantaging one group to advantage another for political gain, is not good representation in my opinion. Do you wonder if these types of things occurred in our own local? Was it a factor for GM to engage in the foolish “global engineering homerooms” debacle that sent our work overseas? I’ll leave it for each member to decide on their own. The bottom line – today, we are still

living with the negative perception of the UAW that has been formed. If you think I am wrong, then I ask you to compare how we as UAW members are regarded as compared to the unionized teachers of the Detroit Public Schools, who are allegedly staging “sick outs.” Legislation is being introduced by Republican lawmakers in Lansing to force the teachers back into the classroom under penalty of law. But what is interesting is the public’s reaction to what the teachers are doing. It is very different from how we are perceived. There are no huge public outcries against the teachers or angry parents demanding teachers return to the classroom. Quite the opposite, there is support and the teachers are making both national and international headlines. Why? I believe when the public sees what the teachers are protesting, the inexcusable conditions of the schools they teach in, they see them as standing up for something beyond themselves – for their students. They are not standing up for some very specific,

narrow, and self-serving reason. They are standing up for principles and ideals, the greater good, for what is right, and for everyone. And it is perceived entirely differently by the public than our new National Agreement is. If you don’t think public perception matters, you are being foolish. It has real and tangible consequences that affect each and every one of us. There are people out there who refuse to buy an American car because of it. Perception pretty well sums up why many businesses will not set up operations in Michigan. The impact? Did you know Michigan ranks 34th in the nation for state average income? That is a far cry from where it once was during the union’s heyday. Furthermore, a direct correlation can be shown that as the power of unions has decreased, the economic status of all working Americans has diminished. The key for us moving forward in terms of wages and benefits is to organize the transplants, and the perception of the UAW has been a huge negative factor in

that struggle. Without these plants being organized, the wages and benefits we are able to attain at the bargaining table are limited. Flint was the birthplace of the UAW. When I look at what is going on there with the water crisis and the blatant disregard for the ordinary people by the powers that be, I wonder if Flint will again be the birthplace of a new social awakening. Maybe it’s some sort of a sign. And if we as union members want to be relevant, to matter, we need to also return to our core principles and not just be a force for personal gain, but also a force for social good. Only when we start to act on things beyond ourselves and our own narrow personal interests will the public perception of us change. And if you don’t believe that this will affect you on a personal level you are dead wrong. The real question is what our role in the future will be. Only when the public perception of us changes will we be able to make significant forward progress – not just for ourselves, but for all working people.

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Greetings Brothers and Sisters of UAW Local 160 Retiree Chapter, I hope each and every one of you had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I would like to acknowledge Erin Kelly, Chairperson of the Women’s Committee, along with her committee and her volunteers for putting on an exceptional Breakfast with Santa. The Retiree’s Christmas Party, in my mind, was one of the best Christmas parties to date. We had an abundance of gifts and a great meal. Thanks to our Executive Board for all their great work. The Retiree Chapter also hosted a Super Bowl Party and gave away some very nice gifts along with a great

meal. I would like to thank our Recreation Chairman Jim Souva, along with Chet Wilamowski, Ken Corrigan, Jack Schoenherr and Biff Hilliker for all their work in setting up this great party. Also, a special thank you to Bruce Gawronski for setting up all the TV tables. At our January General Membership Meeting, we had an election for our Election Committee. Congratulations to Tom DeWaele (Chairperson), Doug Newcomb and Paul Costanza. Talking about elections, in this issue you will see an election notification for our Retiree Chapter Executive Board (see page 13), along with the UAW Local 160 Executive Board. I am happy to announce that all the members of our Retiree Executive Board stated they would like to run again. This was very gratifying to me and for you, our members. These executive members work very hard for our membership each and every day. They are a great team. By now, each and every one of you has either seen on TV or read in the paper about the Flint water crisis. On Sunday, January 31, 2016, I read an article in the Macomb Daily from Ken Kish (retired Macomb Daily editor) that I thought was worth sharing with you (see article at right). In closing, I always want to add a good and welfare type of public announcement. I thought the following was perfect.

Retiree Events Successful Can Gov. Snyder fix the Flint water crisis?by Ken Kish, The Macomb Daily Posted: 01/29/16, 3:24 PM EST

Rick Snyder’s legacy as governor is crumbling faster than the pavement on Michigan roads. And while the Flint water crisis – labeled on a recent Time magazine cover as “The Poisoning of an American City”– is the biggest misstep by the governor, and it’s not the only one. The governor of our great state, regardless of political affiliation, should be a leader for all citizens. Snyder, however, has a dubious record of following the paths chosen by far-right conservative fellow Republicans who control the state House and Senate. It started in December, 2012, when Snyder reneged on his stance that a right-to-work law “was not on my agenda.” He signed into law right-to-work bills approved without hearings, even though the proposals were made referendum exempt because an appropriation was tacked on. It is a tactic used too often that takes away the rights of voters. The most obvious blunder under Snyder’s regime is the craziness that has left our roads in embarrassing disrepair. After voters overwhelmingly rejected a complicated plan to fix roads with an assortment of other needless projects, Snyder signed bills that phased in a hike in fuel taxes and registration fees and shifts $600 million from the general fund to road repairs. It didn’t seem to matter that no one could say where the $600 million would come from. The bottom line is the governor didn’t have the fortitude to demand a plan to immediately fix roads. He settled for a package of bills that won’t bring full funding for repairs until 2021. Other examples of kowtowing to misguided Republicans include banning straight-party voting without no-reason absentee voting, increasing amounts of campaign contributions without disclosure, and banning public agencies, like school districts, from distributing non-endorsement information on ballot proposals within 60 days of the vote. Maybe it’s the governor’s lack of experience in politics. A former computer company president and COO, and a venture capitalist, Snyder won his first four-year term calling himself “one tough nerd.” But the 57-year-old, now in his sixth year, is learning government is not a private company and you can’t always rely on others to make good decisions. He appointed emergency managers to run the Detroit Public Schools and the district is $500 million in debt. Schools are closed daily, the result of planned sick calls by frustrated teachers. Some schools are in such poor condition it’s unlikely they could clear health inspections. Yet, the man in charge of the

schools is paid an annual salary of $225,000, even more than Snyder (who receives $159,300). A string of Snyder-appointed emergency managers wasn’t good enough to prevent a life-threatening crisis in Flint. Local, state and federal agencies somehow failed to prevent Flint drinking water from being contaminated with lead that is poisoning children. Multiple investi-gations are trying to determine who is to blame. During his recent state-of-the-state address, Snyder said to Flint residents: “I’m sorry, and I’ll fix it.” The governor’s website lists the motto: “Getting It Right. Getting It Done.”More political promises to be broken? That remains to be seen.

Jake was dying.His wife sat at the bedside.

He looked up and said weakly:“I have something I must confess.”

“There’s no need to,” his wife replied.

“No,” he insisted, “I want to die in peace.I slept with your sister, your best friend,

her best friend, and your mother!”“I know,” she replied.

“Now just rest and let the poison work.”

Thank you for your years of service.

conGRATulATIonS on YouR ReTIReMenT.

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October 2015 Seniority DeptBobby D Hazen ..........3/22/1976 DesignHerman J Pennartz .......3/28/1977 Parts FabDanny l Renn .............8/19/1985 G S B 1

November 2015 Seniority DeptDonald A Hytinen .......6/2/1976 Design

December 2015 Seniority DeptBarbara l crow ...........4/15/1985 G S B 1Jason A Geist ............4/3/1978 DesignAnthony Q Jones ........12/21/1977 c c olawrence H Surzyn ......1/9/1978 DesignRobert A Tucker ..........5/29/1984 Design

January 2016 Seniority DeptMichael P Barry ..........2/15/1984 engineeringRaymond R Brown .......5/7/1971 G S B 1James W cairns ..........5/13/1971 Parts FabMichael A colegrove ...4/7/1969 Site operationsJohn H comerzan ........8/10/1970 DesignMartin B Dzon ............8/22/1988 Parts FabRoosevelt Foster ...........5/12/1971 G S B 1James M Fritz .............12/15/1969 DesignSymelvertt Henderson ...3/5/1973 Design

Frank J Klancnik ...........2/4/1985 Parts FabDaniel l Meldrum ........7/24/1985 South campusStephen J Miller ..........7/1/1974 G S B 1Gary M nowling ........3/18/1985 Site operationsDale A Parrish .............1/22/1979 DesignThomas M Sarcona .......9/24/1979 Parts FabRaymond A Strzynski ....5/20/1985 c c oDonny M Yates ...........3/17/1986 Design

February 2016 Seniority DeptDouglas e Ford ............5/26/1981 c c oDaniel e Grabowski ......5/27/1986 Designlonnie B lewis ...........3/28/1969 c c oDuncan W Macdonald ..2/1/1971 DesignHarry A Mcfeely .........9/8/1981 c c oIgnacio c obregon ......4/22/1996 c c oBelinda K Palmiter ........5/31/1983 DesignVirgil Speaks ...............6/11/1984 Parts FabReginald A Stroud .......4/29/1985 South campuscharles D Tramel ..........6/29/1987 Design

March 2016 Seniority DeptForrest T leaman ..........8/15/1977 Warehouse-VecGary W ogle ............9/30/1985 G S B 1Harold Rivers ..............6/10/1985 G S B 1


All members of Retiree Chapter UAW Local 160 are automatically nominated. Nominations must be accepted in writing on forms provided by UAW Local 160, 28504 Lorna, Warren, MIduring regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

NOMINatIONs OPEN: Monday, April 4, 2016 at 9:00 A.M.

NOMINatIONs CLOsE: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:00 noon

ELECtION POLLs OPEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 5:00 A.M.

ELECtION POLLs CLOsE: Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 5:00 A.M.

LOCatION: UAW LOCAL 160 UnIOn HALL 28504 LORnA, WARREn, MI

Retirees will receive an additional ballot to electExecutive Officers of UAW Local 160.

Families Anonymous Mental health and substance abuse issues are a real problem in today’s society. Drug addictions don’t just take their toll on the addict; these addictions can have a huge impact on the addict’s inner circle of family and friends. Sometimes family members and loved ones become so consumed with the addict’s welfare and destructive behaviors, they neglect their own happiness and their life becomes consumed in trying to save or better the life of their addicted loved one. One of the hardest things in life is learning to let go and let others take

responsibility for their own choices. “Families Anonymous” is a wonderful support group helping many family members do just that. Having the support of others facing the same trials and tribulations, members learn to cope and find inner peace while dealing with what can seem like the loss of a loved one. One of the biggest revelations family members and loved ones gain through attending “Families Anonymous” is the discovery that addiction touches all walks of life, the pain cuts deep, and there is a fine line between support and enabling. What some could perceive as good intentions may actually be helping the addict perpetuate their dependence. By providing financial support, transportation and shelter, you could actually be helping the addict obtain their fix. However, being strong and saying no to an addict is not easy, especially when the addict is someone you care deeply about. Here is a Families Anonymous member sharing their feelings on their own road to sanity.Fear To Faith Whenever I imagine my children need the help that only I can give to save them from an unfortunate situation, I have to stop. I stop everything I am planning, and any action I’m about to propose, stop thinking of alternatives

that might work, and stop trying to fix everything. I have to break away from the whirlpool that’s waiting to suck me down – the whirlpools of irrationality that immerses me so completely in another’s problems that I no longer exist for myself. I remind myself of past occasions, when I permitted my children to work out their own solutions, how well they did without my interference. Sometimes it is only fear that spurs me to action; fear that without my help they will be incapable of solving their problems, fear that they will make things even worse, fear that they may ruin their lives, fear…that they no longer need me! When I allow fear and insecurity to dominate my thinking, I become an obstacle to my own growth and the growth of my children. My higher power really does guide others as well as me. Addicts need to understand there are consequences for their actions. Once loved ones stop enabling, addicts are forced to face the repercussions of their poor decisions; whether that means losing a job, being stripped of material possessions, going to jail, or destroying relationships with someone they love. Hitting rock bottom may be the only means by which an addict is compelled to wake up and change their ways, and even then there are no guarantees. The biggest benefit through Families Anonymous is the realization that you are not alone. In a confidential setting, families and loved ones supporting each other in similar circumstances can find strength and hope, while gaining back their own sanity and sense of peace. It is a support network where those struggling with a loved one’s addiction can openly discuss their anxiety, apprehension, bitterness and frustration. Another benefit is realizing that although you can’t control another person’s behavior, you can control how you react to it. You must take care of yourself first before you can offer support to anyone else. It’s learning the 3 Cs when thinking of our loved ones and related feelings of guilt, shame, and pain.

I DID NOT CAUSE IT...I CANNOT CONTROL IT...I CANNOT CURE IT If you would like more information or would like to talk to someone, feel free to stop in and see us. For more information on Families Anonymous or meetings in your area, go to familiesanonymous.org. If you or your loved one are in a crisis and need help immediately, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) any time, any day. Or go visit www.suicide.org online. These 24-hour-a-day suicide prevention lifelines are free services, available to anyone. All calls are confidential.

Nancy Kelly: (586) 751-4474 Ken Jones: (586) 986-4166At the Local Union Hall In the Link Building

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NOMINATIONS ELECTIONS&Retiree Chapter Executive Officersfor the term 2016 to 2019

In accordance with Article 38, Section 2 of the Constitution of the International Union, an election is to be held to elect Retiree Chapter Local Union Officers for the Term 2016 to 2019.

Nominations for the following offices are being accepted:Chairperson*

Vice ChairpersonFinancial SecretaryRecording Secretary

Sergeant-at-ArmsGuide

Three (3) TrusteesFive (5) Delegates**

(Region 1 Retired Workers Council) * By virtue of his/her elected office, this person shall automatically be

the Delegate to the Local 160 Executive Board, as well as a Delegate to the Region 1 Retired Workers Council.

** The Delegate with the least amount of votes will serve as the Alternate Delegate.

UAW Local 160 Retiree Chapter Election CommitteeThomas De Waele, Chairperson

Paul Costanza, CommitteeDouglas Newcomb, Committee

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Thanks to all our Trainers I would like to take this time to look back at 2015, identify and thank the UAW members who do training for the rest of us, both UAW & GM employees, here at the Warren Technical Center. Let’s start with Health & Safety trainers: Stacey Way, Herb Walker, Ann O’ Connell, Greg Moore, Eric Loeffler, Wayne Kittel, Dennis Hulett, Tonya Fulford, Kathy Brodzik, Dave Barrie & Bill Barker. This team of people teaches Health & Safety courses to our members, ranging from how we should work with and dispose of Hazardous Material

in the work area, from Locking Out equipment for servicing or if a machine malfunctions, to using powered vehicles when moving heavy items. They are often called on to develop new courses such as safely moving and flipping a stamping die for MTS, updating Volt Disable training for GA, or teaching people at PPO North about MPS when working a Robotic Cell. Most of this training is MIOSHA or GM/UAW requirements implemented to keep everyone safe.

Our GMS trainers: Marty LaVoy, George Cowlbeck, Al Reynolds, Hugh McKinney and Willie Burr, along with their GM counterparts Jim Hartman and Don Mackinnon, work very hard at training our UAW members and the GM management on the GMS

process. However you feel about this GMS process, this is how GM is doing business and is now part of our UAW-GM National Agreement. There is always resistance to change, but we need to utilize this process to improve your work assignments. Utilize the level 5 boards to identify technical training you need in your work area; build the case to push up to the level 3 boards. Our Technical Trainer Gus Kerr does our Welding training. He is our only full-time technical trainer. He teaches several different welding courses to achieve the wide range of skills needed on the Tech Center sites: MIG welding for Millwrights who need to weld brackets and frames to hold machinery in place and TIG welding for Metal Model Makers who need to weld the different metals and thin aluminum we use on the Proto-Type vehicles we build. The new apprentices also attend the welding training and Gus passes on

this skill to the future trade’s people. Mike Holbert has stepped up for the Plumbers/Pipefitter (PPF) to train on Backflow Preventers, after Bob Brinker’s untimely death. Bob was very proactive at keeping our PPF’s current on State Licensing and Certification for Backflows. Now Mike will continue this training. Mike has built a backflow test display for our PPF’s to practice on before they go to Lansing for their State Certification. Jim De Haan (Bart), Doug Hickson and Bob Czachorowski have been training our members in General Assembly on the Program Information Guide, ABAT, E2 and VisMockup. The different software allows the AI’s to verify every process used to build the Proto-Type vehicles they produce. As the UAW Joint Training Rep, I want to extend my thanks to all of the members above. They are the people leading the class, sharing their knowledge and skill with the rest of us.

UAW Region 1 Director’s Scholarship ApplicationWHO IS ELIGIBLE?

•ChildrenandgrandchildrenofRegion1members;applicationsmust be dependents of the UAW member listed on the application.

•Highschoolseniorswhowillgraduatemid-yearof2016andbegincollegeinthefall of 2016, or who are already in college.

•Employeesorspousesare not eligible.•Previouswinnersofthescholarshipare not eligible.

HOW tO APPLy1. Complete (type or print) all sections of the online application.

a. Use the 8½ x 11 form provided on the website (see SAMPLE form at right). DO NOT MAkE YOUR OWN FORM.

b. Forms are posted on our website: www.Region1.uaw.org

2. Submit a copy of your letter of admittance from the college or university where you want the scholarship mailed (unless you are currently attending that college or university).

3. Submit your complete high school transcript if you are graduating high school. If you are already in college, submit your transcript with grades from last year.

4. Write an essay on one of the following topics which describes your career choice:a. Socialimpactofyourchosencareer;b.Howyourcareermaybenefitlabororworkingpeople;c. Why you chose this particular career.

5.Theessayshouldbedouble-spacedandshouldbeonepageinlength;nomore,no less.

6. All information must be included in the package to be considered. Do not send your transcript under separate cover. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

7. Send the completed application and all other requested material in an 8½ x 11 envelope to: UAW Region 1

Director’s Scholarship 27800 George Merrelli Drive Warren, MI 48092

DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 – NO EXCEPTIONSFAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

SELECtION OF WINNERSDetermination of winners will take into consideration high school/college grades and the statement of purpose. Winners will be selected by the Scholarship Committee, and all decisions of the committee will be final. Scholarship recipients willbenotifiedbymail;allotherapplicantsmaycheckthewebsitewww.Region1.uaw.org or their local union office for an official listing of scholarship recipients.

In solidarity,CHARLES H. HALL, Director, UAW Region 1

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(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT)

1. Name ____________________________________________________ S.S.#_________________________

2. Address ________________________________________________________________________________

3. City ______________________________________________ State________ Zip Code_______________

4. Telephone (Include Area Code) ____________________________________________________________

5. High School _____________________________________________________________________________

6. Birth Date_________________________ Birth Place ___________________________________________

7. Name of UAW Local 160 Parent/Grandparent ________________________________________________ (Circle One)

8. Parent/Grandparent Social Security No. _____________________________________________________ (For verification purposes only)

9. Parent Works/Retired from what building? ___________________________________________________

10. What University or College do you plan to attend? ____________________________________________

11. Do you have a letter of tentative admittance to the above school? ______________________________

12. List any extra-curricular activities that you have participated in (school, community, church, etc.) (Additional information may be provided on a separate sheet)

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13. List any scholastic honors you have attained ________________________________________________

14. Are you receiving any other scholarships_________ If yes, from whom and amount: _____________ (yes/no)

15. Applicant’s Signature _____________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Each applicant's package must include:ApplicationForm;College/UniversityAdmissionLetter,High School Academic Record (transcript, including your grade point average, ACT/SAT) and Essay. Only complete applications will be considered. Materials will not be returned. Do not send original copies of items you want to keep.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016.

MAIL TO: UAW LOCAL160 Attn: Scholarship Committee Daryl L. Henson Scholarship Application 28504 Lorna Warren, Ml 48092

INtROduCtION In recognition of the increasing importance of higher education, UAW Local 160 is proud to announce that it will be awarding two (2) $500 Scholarships, in honor of Daryl L. Henson, to those students graduating from high school this year.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILIty Applicants must be a son, daughter or grandchild of an active or retired member of UAW Local160 only. The two (2) applicants selected will be awarded $500 each, contingent upon receipt of enrollment verification. If your children or grandchildren have plans to enter college this year, this is an opportunity to receive some financial assistance to help defray the costs associated with a college education.

HOW tO APPLy Applications may be obtained from any Committeeperson, at the Local Union Office located at 28504 Lorna, Warren, MI 48092 (south of 12 Mile Road, between Van Dyke and Mound), downloaded off the Website (uawlocal160.org), or by mailing your request for an application to:

UAW Local 160Attention: Scholarship CommitteeDaryl L. Henson Scholarship Application28504 LornaWarren, MI 48092

Applicants must complete ALL Sections(type or print only) of the Application Form.

ELIGIBILIty REquIREMENtS1. Applicants must be the child or grandchild of

an active or retired UAW Local 160 Member only.

2. Applicants must submit a letter of acceptance to a College or University.

3. Applicants must mail (or have high school do so) a copy of all High School Academic Records (Grades 9 through 12) plus all results of the ACT or SAT Test, Grade Point Average and class standings.

4. Applicants must write a brief essay describing their career choice, the social impact of this particular career, and why you chose it. Also include how UAW Local160 and/or the Labor Movement has influenced you. This essay is to be no more than 500 words in length.

5. All Sections of the application form must be completed.

Applications will not be considered unless all of the eligibility requirements listed have been met.

SELECtION OF WINNERSDetermination of winners will take into consideration High School Academic Records and the Essay.APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted to UAW Local 160, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 28504 Lorna, Warren, Ml 48092 NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016.

David Small Steve RawaPresident Financial Secretary-TreasurerUAW Local 160 UAW Local 160

2016 Daryl Henson Scholarship App now availableuAW LOCAL 160

Daryl L. Henson Scholarship Application

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Black History MonthHappy 2016! The Local 160 Civil Rights Committee exists to ensure that fair practices regarding Civil Rights and Worker Rights are adhered to. We exist to serve the membership in a capacity which will promote fair employment practices, which eliminates discrimination affecting the welfare of individual members of our Local Union. We are here to serve and protect the rights of our members.

The Civil Rights Committee, a very helpful and knowledgeable Planning

Committee, and our Recording Secretary recently hosted Local 160’s 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration on February 20, 2016. Roughly 100 members, friends and family gathered together to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments, triumphs and struggles of Black Americans throughout American history. Not only were the accomplishments of Black Americans recognized, but also recognized were non-Black Americans who were integral to the Civil Rights Movement.

It was exciting to see the diversity within our membership and the willingness of those in attendance to learn, appreciate and participate in this

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event. The evening was filled with educational tidbits, trivia questions, poetry, a Power Point DVD of Black and White Americans who were integral to the Civil Rights Movement, dancing, and of course some very well- prepared soul food which was prepared exclusively by members of Local 160. The evening offered attendees the opportunity to enter a raffle for the low, low cost of nothing but their knowledge. Each participant whose raffle number was drawn was offered the opportunity to answer a Black History question. There were six lucky trivia raffle winners, for which five $20 gift cards were awarded and one $10 cash prize was awarded. This event was not, per se, a fundraiser, but rather a celebration of triumphs throughout Black/African

American history and the Civil Rights Movement. All profits from ticket sales, tips or donations were donated to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which is the nation’s largest minority education organization. Thank you for your participation. I would like to recognize and give special thanks to our members who were instrumental in the planning of the Black History Month Celebration – Robert Bethea, Karen Dunn, Jerome Hawkins, Maurice Jones, Nicole Jones, Rufus Jones, Lisa Henderson, Juanita Phillips, and Bobbie Tobar. The Civil Rights Committee looks forward to your participation in future endeavors that recognize and celebrate the diversity of our great union and country. Let’s protect worker and civil rights together!

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