VCAP Gifts are in!

The 2009 VCAP Century Club Member gifts are here at the Local and ready for pick up. We are finalizing all orders today and are available to distribute them starting right now! Please come by the local and pick up your jacket vest or blanket if you have a chance. We will be delivering some of them but this might take a little longer. The Local is open until 4pm. Thank you for signing up for this important resource to give members a voice with the government and issues!

Currently the phones at the local are not working. We can receive the call but hear nothing but static, and we cannot dial out. We hope to have service restored as soon as possible.

There will be a General Membership Meeting Sunday June 14, 2009 at 1pm at the hall. This meeting was moved per membership action due to the Fathers Day Holiday next Sunday. There wont be a meeting until September per the bylaws we do not have meetings in July and August. Hope to see you there!

I ask that you keep all brothers and sisters in your thoughts and prayers that will be affected by yesterdays announcements by General Motors to close More plants. Having recently spent some time at the Willow Run Assembly plant I am still amazed at how easy it is for these auto companies to wipe plants, dealers and communities away with one announcement. President Don Skidmore (local 735 GM-Willow Run Assembly ) has fought along with his elected team, local and state politicians and his members and Retirees to make their best business case to the company and despite their tireless commitment received word they will close.
In an email yesterday Ford President Alan Mulally stated "At this time, we do not expect any major disruptions to our operations as a result of today’s news."
Your Local 245 leadership will keep you posted on the changes that occur rapidly.