President's Report
By Don Cattell
"Labor Day...is devoted to no man, living
or dead, to no sect, race, or nation."
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a result of the labor movement
dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.
Chairman's Report
By Tom Kanitz
It's time again for Local 892 Contract Resolutions
and UAW National Contract Resolutions. Start thinking about the resolutions
for both our National and Local contracts.
Vice President Mark Caruso
Companies Need to Practice What They Preach.
Health and Safety in the work place have
become a big priority at many auto manufactures. Flying banners, hand outs,
posters and stickers all symbolize the seriousness behind the hype.
Retirees Report
By Ken Papenhagen
Congratulations to all the new retirees. We hope
you will join us for our meeting on the second Monday of the month. Also, we
would like to have you join us for some travels. Check out our trip
calendar.
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Learning Center News
HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION AND GED
If you have ever
thought about completing high school or receiving a GED, talk to Carol in
the Learning Center. You have already gained credits through work and life.
It may be easier than you ever imagined.
Work-Related Fatalities Reach Two Million Annually
Worldwide
Ken Willams and Dennis Keezer
Two
Million workers die each year due to work-related accidents and diseases,
according to the International Labor Organization (ILO) - which equates to
more than 5,000 work-related deaths each day. Furthermore, for every fatal
accident, another 500 to 2,000 injuries occur.
14 TH ANNUAL LOCAL 892 GOLF OUTING RESULTS
By Denny Steel
Thank you to all the
participants for helping make the 14th annual golf outing a great success.
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