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.