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NTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA - UAW
GARY R. JO NES, PRESIDENT

RAY CURRY , SECRETARY-TREASURER

VICE-PRESIDE NTS TERRY DITTES • CINDY ESTRADA

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RORY L. GAMBLE

October 4, 2019

TO:

All UAW General Motors Local Union Presidents , Shop Chairpersons, Vice
Presidents, Financial Secretaries and Recording Secretaries

RE:

National Strike - Day 19

Dear Union Brothers and Sisters :
Since the last update, we have made good progress regarding the issues of health care and
a path for temporary employees becoming seniority members.
We still have several of your proposals outstanding and unsettled like wages, job security,
skilled trades and pension .
The staff and your elected Bargaining Committee from both hourly and salary have been
working long hours and aggressively addressing your needs. We will continue to work over
the weekend in an attempt to reach a Tentative Agreement on behalf of you and your families.
Thank you for standing strong and making sacrifices for the good of all.
In solidarity,

~[)~
Terry Dittes
Vice President and Director
UAW General Motors Department
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Tim Bressler
Bryan Czape
Niraj Ganatra
Michael Glenning
William Karges
Darryl Nolen
Rick O'Donnell

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Dave Shoemaker
Jeff Sodko
Mike Stone
Regiona l Assista nt Directors
Regiona l Servicing Representatives
UAW General Motors Department Staff