Labor and Community allies are joining Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. at a rally to change national priorities on jobs, justice and peace. The rally will be in Detroit on August 28, 2010, staging at 10:30 A.M. More information is found in this printable flyer.

The Region 1-C Women's Council has announced they are accepting applications for the

2010 Ruben Burks Scholarship. Information and the printable application may be found through

the Committies page or via this link.

UAW Discount for MIS NASCAR Race

UAW members can take advantage of a special ticket off for the June 13 and August 15 Sprint Cup races at Michigan International Speedway.  Members will have their choice of the following discount options:

• Adults $25 and children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
• Reserved seating in Turn 3 grandstands, rows 31-70, for $45 each.  Juniors 17 year of age and under are half price.
• Reserved seating in Turn 3 grandstands, rows 31-70, Pre-Race Pit Access and $10 concession voucher for $70.
• Camping discounts are available and start at $130 for the week.
• Hospitality option which includes Lunch and Pre-Race Pit Access is an additional $65 add on to and ticket purchase.

To order tickets call 517-592-1285.  Mention that you are calling about the special UAW offer to receive discount.

Congratulations to all the V-CAP Dollar Drive drawing winners and a special hats off to Michael Wilbur from the LSI unit of Local 659 who won the Malibu LTZ! Brother Wilbur is the first Region 1-C 'Big Winner' from an IPS facility.

1-C V-CAP Dollar Drive drawing results are here.                       Retired member's drawing results are here.

Thanks to all of you who take part.

A message from the Director:

I’d like you to take a look at some information on the new line of cars and trucks General Motors

and our members are currently producing. These are award winning, safe, high performance

vehicles that anyone would be proud to drive, own and say they had a hand in making. Please

keep these in mind when you, or your friends or family, make their next automobile purchase.

This is the link to the virtual GM showroom.

This is the link to the GM information Family First page.

Here is the information on the 2010 Family Scholarship Program

being held this summer at the

Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center

at Black Lake in Onaway, Michigan.

                                                                       

Region 1-C is now on Facebook! Sign up today to become a "Fan" of Region 1-C and join in on the conversation. Be a part of an existing discussion or propose a new topic. This is a chance for members of Region 1-C to talk to each other about issues and events that are important to us. Spread the word and let's get everyone talking! To find our Facebook page follow the link on this page or search for "UAW Region 1-C" on Facebook.

Norwood Jewell would like all UAW members to be aware of their No Worker Left

Behind educational benefits. Follow this link to download the informative flyer.

The UAW Region 1-C Women's Council has released the information on their Seventh

Annual Ruben Burks Scholarship. The information is here, while the application can be

downloaded here.

 

Learn more about the Employee Free Choice Act and how you      can help get this important legislation passed.