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RETIREES REPORT     (Updated 12/29/2011)

 

Greetings to all,

             As we approach the holidays we would certainly like to express our thanks to everyone for their help and efforts in the past year. We had some trying times, but we made it through.

             We were successful in repealing Senate Bill 5 that would have curtailed collective bargaining in the union movement in this state. The proponents of this bill are now trying to petition for a referendum vote for Ohio to be a right to work state. Again, our work is cut out for us. They did not succeed in 1958 and must not succeed if the issue is put on the ballot this time.

For those in other states who support the right to work issue, we should all ask how their states are doing in this economy and how many jobs  it created. Their idea of right to work means less pay and less union involvement.

              For those about to retire or have retired, we ask  you to join our retirees ‘chapter at UAW local 1050. As in any organization, survival depends on their numbers and funds. Currently, we have 492 retirees in the local with only a few paying their voluntary dues. We are grateful for those that do. It is up to us to continue the legacy that came before us so all may enjoy a life of retirement. Please give us a try.

              Looking back at the year’s, someone once said days drag on, years fly. How true. It is approaching 50 years for me as a member of local 1050. In those years I must say I have met and worked with some of the best workers and people in the world. We encountered good and bad times. We are survivors and we shall prevail. Do I have regrets? Certainly. Do I have thanks and respect for all those I have met? That too is certainly true as I spent the time with you. God did bless me.

              On behalf of local 1050’s retirees and retiree executive board we express our heartfelt thanks for all that the members and local does for us. We wish to all a very Happy Holiday and Happy New Year. We ask you spread peace and joy to our troubled world.

 

Happy Holiday and Happy New Year to all.

 

                                

                      

                       

                                              

 

 

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