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13th Annual Local 892 Golf Outing
It's that time of the year again, time to hit the links.  Don't miss the 13th Annual Local 892, golf outing. 

3 UAW members killed in shooting at Navistar
On Feb. 5, 2001, fired worker William Baker overpowered a security guard and entered Navistar's diesel engine-making plant in Melrose Park, 111. He fatally shot four people, wounded four others and then killed himself

UAW Blasts Bush's Budget Proposal
UAW President Stephen P. Yokich urged Congress to reject President Bush's budget proposal, saying the Bush plan "hands the richest one percent of Americans an obscene windfall while ignoring the needs of America's children, the elderly, and middle- and lower-income working men and women."

Report from Vice President Mark Caruso
Our March Union meeting was informative and one of the most interactive meetings we have had in a long time.

Vehicle Concern Representative
MaryCampbell
The types of vehicle concerns that I receive differ significantly.  There are some that can be handled quickly and others that are complex enough to last several weeks.

Greetings from the Retiree Presidents desk.
Bring a dish to pass, table setting and the chapter will furnish the meat. Hope to see all of you in May take care.

Protection and Worker Safety are Threatened
Thirty years ago, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every American worker the right to a safe job.

Skilled Trades Department are seeing some changes.
Our Local 892 Skilled Trades Department are seeing some changes. We are starting to see quite a few of our seniority members leave for the retirement lifestyle.

The Learning Center
Who Moved My Cheese?
By Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard, co-authors of The One Minute Manager is a very short, very valuable book.  It is written as a simple parable that reveals profound truths about change.  When you come to see "The Handwriting on the Wall," you can discover for yourself how to deal with change, so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION 

TO FILL THE VACANCY FOR THE
FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICE 
FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND OTHER
VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR.

ANY ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIAL WHO DESIRES TO RUN FOR THESE VACANCIES, MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN RESIGNATION TO PRESIDENT DON CATTELL AT UAW LOCAL 892 AT 601 WOODLAND DRIVE IN SALINE, MICHIGAN 48176, PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION ON APRIL 30, 2001.

NOMINATIONS: Acceptance of nominations will be on April 30, 2001, at UAW Local 892 Hall at 601 Woodland Drive in Saline, Michigan from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Nominations must be accepted in person, or by mailing a certified letter to the Election Committee Chairperson, UAW Local 892, P.O. Box 241, Saline, Michigan 48176-0241. Letters must arrive by 6:00 PM on April 30, 2001, and include the members' name, social security number, and the office for which he or she is accepting nomination. Nominees must have at least one year of continuous good standing in Local 892 and the International Union UAW.

ELECTION: All active members and retirees may vote on Monday, May 14, 2001 from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the UAW Local 892 Union Hall at 601 Woodland Drive in Saline, Michigan.
RUN-OFF ELECTION: If a run-off election is necessary, it will be held on Monday, May 21, 2001 from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Active members and retirees may vote at the UAW Local 892 Union Hall at 601 Woodland Drive in Saline, Michigan. 

ABSENTEE BALLOTS: In accordance with the UAW Constitution and applicable Federal and State law, absentee ballots will be made available to those persons away from the polls on election day due to union or company assignment only. Eligible members should contact Ethel Patton, Dept. 2721 Molding - day shift, for a ballot. Ballots must be mailed to UAW Local 892 Election Committee, P.O. Box 241, Saline, Michigan 48176-0241, and received no later than 6:00 PM on May 14, 2001. Notice: No absentee ballots will be given for members away from the polls due to lay-off, medical leave, vacation, or any other absences except union or company assigned work on election day.
Questions may be addressed to the following Election Committee members: Ethel Patton, or Lena Swope.