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President's Report - October 2023

Lindsay Alexander
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UAW LOCAL 276
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
OCTOBER 2023

“STRIKE PREPARATION MODE”:

In the event Local 276 is called to strike, the assigned strike duties (which can be found on our website at https://region8.uaw.org/uaw-local-276 or on the Local 276 app) will start on the second half of the following shift.  For example, if a strike is called at 1:00 PM, the strike assignments will begin with that day’s 5:30 PM-10:00 PM shift.  Report to the Union Hall (2505 W E Roberts Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75051) to sign in, then to the Captain for your assignment.  If you do not have an assignment, please come to the Union Hall to be assigned.  You will not receive strike pay if you do not participate!

STRIKE BENEFIT REGISTRATION:

Registration for strike benefits will take place after a strike commences.  The dates and times for strike benefit registration are to be determined and will be announced if we are called on to strike.  You will need the following information to register for strike benefits:

  • Picture Identification
  • Home Address
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Dependent(s)’s Legal Name(s), Birthday(s), and Social Security Number(s)
  • Bank Account Number (Savings or Checking Account)
  • Routing Number
  • Current Medical Coverage Plan (Must Have Employer-Issued Insurance Card)
  • Personal Email Address

TRUNK OR TREAT:

The UAW Local 276 Recreation Committee would like to invite you and your family to Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Union Hall (2505 W E Roberts Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75051)!  They are looking for volunteers to provide the trunks!  They will also have a bounce house, games, and refreshments.  Contact Recreation Committee Chairperson Demohn “Mocheese” Stanley at (517) 819-5793 or Recreation Committee Co-Chairperson Yolanda Thompson at (817) 513-1850 for more information or to volunteer.

CONGRATULATIONS:

Congratulations to 1st Vice President Frank “Tank” Baskin for his election as Co-Chairperson of the UAW Region 8 Southwestern States CAP Veterans’ Committee.  Further congratulations to member Jimmy Mack for his reelection as the UAW Region 8 Southwestern States CAP Financial Secretary.

KEITH CROWELL
PRESIDENT
UAW LOCAL 276


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