_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 Chris Marotta 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.............................Chris Marotta

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

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

Financial Secretary..............Mike Palmer

Trustee Chairman............... Karon Waites Jr.

Trustee................................. Bobby Hayes

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

Sergeant At Arms............... Dan Leatherman

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

Board Member.................... Dan Dombek

Board Member.................... Sal Napoli

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

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

Plant Committees

Forge Plant

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

Bob Zaucha Jr. .......... Vice-Chairman

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

Terry Jackson ...............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

Dennis Balis....... Chairman

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

Randy Stout....... 1^st Shift Chief Steward

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

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

Bargaining Committee

Chris Marotta.........President

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

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

Dennis Balis...........W.E./Skilled Trades Chairman

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

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

Standing Committees

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

Community Service/EAP.... Ken Hopkins

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

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

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

Veteran’s............................ Jesse Deel

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

Publicity.............................. Tim Yody

Constitution-Bylaws............ Dennis Balis

Education............................ Al Castillo

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

Attendance.......................... Laverne Kirkland

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

Food Committee.................. Don Mohn

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

Wage Study......................... Tim Booth

Consumer Affairs................. Dan Leatherman

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