Phone/e-mail campaign!

To all Members, Retirees, Friends and Families:

As the Detroit three and the UAW continue to face great uncertainties as to the future of our industry, elected officials have weighed in as to how our union should bargain and how the companies should make decisions. For months we have listened to their remedies for the auto industry and as you know some of their plans are not favorable for working families. We have watched long enough and as deadlines loom for Chrysler and GM it is time ALL auto industry workers stand up and make their voice heard! We are encouraging all members, retirees, friends and family to call, write or e-mail the White House and Congress to let them know that they need to stand up for working families!
Additionally please write President Obama and tell him that it is unacceptable that his appointed Auto Task Force members drive foreign made products. According to reports in the Detroit News, out of the 8 members named to the Presidential Task force and the ten senior policy aides who will assist them only two of 18 own American made models! This is not what we were hoping for in a Presidential Auto task force!
The Detroit News article will be on the website (www.local245.com) so you can see more details as will links to the White House and Congress. Please take the time to send a letter to Washington voicing our concerns.
If you have further questions or need assistance feel free to call Local 245!


President Barack Obama United States Capitol Switchboard:
The White House 1-202-224-2131
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue or find your Congressperson by
Washington, D.C. 20500 logging on to: www.house.gov
Switchboard 1-202-456-1414
www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

American Cancer Society Relay for LIfe

Greetings Members and Retirees!
The Community Service Committee is planning for Local 245 to once again be a force in our community as we are inviting all Members, Retirees and your families to walk in the 24 hour Dearborn Relay for Life on May 2 and May 3 at the Ford Community and performing arts Canter. We are looking for all able bodies to man the track. This is open to family and Friends as well! Additionally we are asking for one time pledges to raise funds for the American Cancer Society during this walk! If you wish to donate please click the following link and do so. We deeply appreciate any support you can give. If you wish to sign up to walk during the 24 hour period please call local 245 or email me with your availability.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=14442

I would also like to bring your attention to what Detroit Tiger owner Mike Illitch has done for the Detroit autoworkers! The center field fountain at Comerica Park was sponsored by GM. When GM decided to not renew their sponsorship, Mr. Illitch had many companies willing to -pay big money to have their name in Center field. However Mr. Illitch showed his Detroit pride and his commitment to the Detroit community by placing the logos of all three companies in center field with a statement that says the Tigers support our auto workers. Send Mr. Illitch an email to thank him and be proud of what he has done in making a very bold statement at Comerica park!

A Blessed Easter to all Members, Retirees and your families. Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday weekend!