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The Summer issue of the Union Progress is hot off the press!  We have the park open!  September 8th will be the employee/retiree Park in the Park Car Show.  Sign ups are taking place now.

The Union Label Committee is excited to announce our 2024 Hoodie and T-Shirt sale staring now until June 28, 2024 (August 30 2024 for hoodies) Order yours now! 

Sat & Sun August 21 & 22, 2021 to Angel's Crossing and Medalist near Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek MI

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Local 14 has a small number of tickets availble for Opening week and later in May.  First Come First Served. See Flyer for dates and details!

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In this issue’s cover story, some UAW members outline what they say they would like to see President Biden tackle early in his term.

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The Union Label Committee is taking orders for NEW  Pink Logo Hoodies!  Available in Black, Grey, Navy, White, Forest Green and Kelly Green.  Hoodies are also either Pull Over or Zip UP.  Place your order now!

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Detroit - On behalf of the UAW and all my sisters and brothers, I want to extend our sympathies and prayers on this tragic day to the families of the 10 victims in Boulder, Colorado, shot dead in yet another senseless and unimaginable act of gun violence. This horrific incident comes just days after the shootings in Atlanta, Georgia claimed eight innocent victims.

Detroit -- On behalf of the entire UAW and all my brothers and sisters, I want to extend our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the families of the victims of Tuesday’s horrific shootings in Atlanta and our prayers for the recovery of the young man who is currently fighting for his life in an Atlanta hospital.

Former UAW Vice President Richard Shoemaker passed away Friday March 12 at the age of 81. Shoemaker served as UAW Vice President for three terms including an assignment overseeing the UAW General Motors Department.

Shoemaker, born on October 6, 1939, joined the UAW in 1957 right out of high school when he began working at Deere & Co. Harvester Works in East Moline, Illinois where his father worked.

Taking strong and decisive measures to end the pandemic and create a pathway for a speedy, equitable and sustained economic recovery, President Biden and Congress have made major strides toward protecting the health and safety of the American people.

The new law provides direct payments to struggling American taxpayers and extends weekly unemployment benefits for families in need through Labor Day and makes a substantial portion of aid from last year tax-free.