
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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