Vice President Jimmy Settles has been assigned to lead the UAW Ford National Department along with still overseeing the Aerospace Department. President Gettelfinger has assumed not only the Presidents duties but also the National Organizing assignments as well. For full details check out the www.uaw.org website

Greetings Members and Retirees

It's official the UAW has a new president. Bob King was just sworn in as President along with the King Team which includes past Region 1A Director, Jimmy Settles, re-elected as Vice President and Rory Gamble re-elected as Region 1A Director. Additionally, Cindy Estrada who is also from Region 1A was elected for the first time as Vice President.

The Convention was an exciting place to be on Wednesday as Local 600 member Gary Walkowicz challenged Bob King for the presidency. In true democracy, the Rules Committee ordered a roll call vote which means every local had to declare their vote. In the end, President King had 4038.451 votes to Walkowicz's 74.549 votes.

I also congratulate Rodney Clemons who was elected as a Region 1A, Michigan CAP, Executive Committee Delegate an the Regional Caucus.

Finally, I thank the Local 245 delegation for their participation, hard work and commitment of time during the long days at the convention. The delegates made our local proud.

Greetings Members and Retirees

I apologize. It's been a while since I updated this blog due to technical problems.

I am so pleased to be at the 35th Constitutional Convention in Detroit. Know that Local 245 is well represented with a delegation that serves with your best interest at heart.

Today is Election Day. In just a short while nominations will open and your delegates will vote on new leadership for our great union.

Also know that in proceedings yesterday the resolution committee recommended equality of sacrifice to have the International elected board members to sacrifice as our membership have. The delegates approved that International Executive Board (IEB) members will not get a raise or C.O.L.A. in the next 4 years. Their pay will remain the same until the next convention 4 years from now.

I wish to thank Ed Huddleston and Brian Brown for their great work this week at the convention to provide you breaking news and pictures.

I thank all of the delegates and guests who are at the convention on behalf of our local. Thanks also to both the active and retired membership for their continued support.