_Local 1050 was chartered on August 12, 1948. We are in the Independent Parts Supplier sector of the UAW in Region 2B. Our current President is Don Mohn and the current Regional Director is Ken Lortz.

In 1978, Local 1050 moved to our present location at 2507 Harvard. This building formerly housed Helen's Kitchen, which served breakfast and lunch to many of our members. The first union meetings were actually held in the basement of this establishment. Eventually, the restaurant became the Union hall that we know today. Our Local also acquired the adjoining building which houses the offices of the Financial Secretary, and visiting Union Attorney.

It is the goal of UAW Local 1050 to constantly monitor and improve the working conditions of its members, and to uphold the standard of living that a committed workforce deserves from a globally profitable employer.

This mission is evidenced by the numerous Strikes that have occurred over the last 50 years, most notably in 1971 (89 days), 1996 (22 days) and 2006 (56 days). Two "wildcat Strikes" also occurred in the 70's.

Although our Local has become adaptive to the “global economy”, it was regrettably necessary to strike, given the surrounding circumstances.

Besides representing our members, Local 1050 is active in our community also. The Executive Board and Standing Committees have promoted volunteerism to aid disabled veterans, women’s shelters and our troops overseas. We console the families of members we’ve lost and are solid advocates in the political arena.

Currently, Local 1050 is 650+ strong with nearly 500 retirees represented. We remember our past and look forward to the future.

We are the UAW.

UAW Local 1050 Officials

Executive Board Members

President.............................Don Mohn

Vice President.................... James "Gappy" Burney

Recording Secretary............Donna Gibson

Financial Secretary..............Dan Dombeck

Trustee Chairman............... Dennis Balis

Trustee................................. Michelle Taylor

Trustee................................. Larry Smith

Sergeant At Arms............... Rick Peck

Guide.................................... Al Castillo

Board Member.................... Ralph Cook III

Board Member.................... John Kordeleski

Board Member.................... Jose Valles

Retiree Chapter................... Larry Doyle

Plant Committees

Forge Plant

Mark Mohn................... Chairman

Dan Leatherman .......... Vice-Chairman

Sal Napoli..................... 1^st Shift Chief Steward

Marion Tabb.............2^nd Shift Chief Steward

Tina Thompson............ 3^rd Shift Chief Steward

Wheel Plant

Al Castillo....................... Chairman

Charles Radford............. Vice-Chairman

Eric Knuckles.................. 1^st Shift Chief Steward

W.E. Skilled Trades

John Kordeleski....... Chairman

Ralph Cook................... Vice-Chairman

John Kenny.................. 1^st Shift Chief Steward

Reg Childs.................... 2^nd Shift Chief Steward

Mike Schaffer............... 3^rd Shift Chief Steward

Bargaining Committee

Dohn Mohn...............................President

James "Gappy" Burney...........Vice President

Donna Gibson...........................Recording Secretary

John Kordeleski...........W.E./Skilled Trades Chairman

Mark Mohn..................Forge Plant Chairman

Al Castillo.................... Wheel Plant Chairman

Standing Committees

Benefits/FMLA.................. Shervon Redd

Community Service/EAP.... Harry Samuels

Health/Safety...................... Jose Valles

Civil Rights......................... Karon Waites Jr.

Citizen/Legislative............... Dan Dombek

Veteran’s............................ Reg Childs

Women’s............................ Karen Becker

Publicity.............................. Tyrone Dumas

Constitution & By-laws....James Burney/Chris Marotta

Education............................ Dan Leatherman

Union Label......................... Donna Gibson

Attendance.......................... Christine Bayer

Recreation........................... Tina Thompson

Food Committee.................. Donna Gibson

Building-Maintenance........ John Thomma

Wage Study......................... Norm Saadeh

Consumer Affairs................. Rick Peck

Retired Members.................. Larry Doyle