
April 2026
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz I have just returned from the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) at the Huntington Place in…
Vice President’s Article
By: Anthony Davis Greetings Brothers and Sisters, What’s the old saying… April showers bring May flowers? At this…
Financial Secretary’s Article
By: Duane Ballard Greetings Brothers and Sisters, When I said it was going to be a busy year,…
Recording Secretary’s Article
By: Kim Jones Greetings Sisters and Brothers, April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and is observed every…
Avancez Chairman’s Report
By: Shaun Windels Greetings Brothers and Sisters, Ah, we made it to April. Hopefully, everyone had a fun…
NAETC Chairman’s Report
By: Tom Edmonds Happy “Spring is here,” Brothers and Sisters, First, I’d like to welcome our 6 new…
LIC Chairman’s Report
By: Jeff Wesley Greetings Brothers and Sisters, I hope this message finds you all in good health. I…
Retiree Chairman’s Report
By: Ron Ancira On a sad note, one of our workers passed away, Matt McEwen. Let us keep…
In Memoriam
Jose L. Flores – CCARetired – 04/01/2009Deceased – 04/11/2026 James L. Lane – ENGRetired – 03/01/1993Deceased – 03/12/2026 Mathew J. McEwen…

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