
June 2025
- President’s Article- By: Alex Ortiz I recently returned from the UAW Independent Parts Supplier (IPS) Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky.… 
- Vice President’s Article- By: Anthony Davis Greetings Brothers and Sisters, Summer is finally here! As always, we wait so patiently. While… 
- Financial Secretary’s Article- By: Duane Ballard Greetings Brothers and Sisters, On Saturday, June 7th, Local 659 put on it’s 3rd Annual… 
- Recording Secretary’s Article- By: Kim Jones Hopefully, all of the fathers and father figures had a happy and blessed Father’s Day.… 
- NAETC Chairman’s Report- By: Tom Edmonds Greetings NAETC Brothers & Sisters, First, I would like to apologize for my lack of… 
- LIC Chairman’s Report- By: Jeff Wesley Greetings Brothers and Sisters, Hope all are well and in good health. I want to… 
- Retiree Chairman’s Report- By: Ron Ancira Brothers and Sisters, There seems to be a lot of questions concerning the UAW Retiree… 
- In Memoriam- Harold J. Irby– GMCCARetired – 08/01/2009Deceased – 05/11/2025 Ronald P. Dively– FABRetired – 05/01/1998Deceased – 05/19/2025 

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