
Searchlight Articles
Recording Secretary’s Article
By: Kim Jones Greetings Sisters and Brothers, Hope everyone had a safe 4th of July holiday. July is…
NAETC Chairman’s Report
By: Ton Edmonds Greetings NAETC Brothers & Sisters, At the writing of this article, we are just getting…
GMCCA Chairman Report
By: Tony Redmond Greetings Brothers and Sisters, The Shop Committee congratulates Donny Grey on winning the recent District…
Retiree Chairman’s Report
By: Ron Ancira Brothers and Sisters, As we go into the summer months, I hope everyone has figured…
In Memoriam
Terry J. Gross – GMCCARetired: 10/01/1999Deceased: 05/25/2025 Donald J. LaFave – MFGRetired: 10/01/1996Deceased: 05/07/2025 John P. Tomasek –…
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…

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