By: Kim Jones

Greetings Sisters and Brothers,

Do you remember where you were at or what you were doing on 9/11/2001? Many of us do. On that date, terrorists linked to the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States.

Two of the planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City. The collision cause a massive explosion that showered burning debris over surrounding buildings and onto the streets below. It immediately became clear that America was under attack.

A third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington D.C.

The passengers and crew of the fourth plane fought back, and the plane was downed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. These attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 different countries. Most of them – 2,753 – were killed in New York, while 184 were killed at the Pentagon and 40 were killed on board flight 93.

The terrorists were allegedly acting in retaliation for America’s support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War, and its continued military presence in the Middle East. Some of the terrorists had lived in the United States for more than a year and had taken flying lessons at American commercial flight schools. Others had slipped into the country in the months before 9/11 and acted as the muscle in the operation.

This year, the United Auto Workers (UAW) celebrates its 90th anniversary. Founded in 1935, the UAW has been at the forefront of the labor movement, winning historical gains for working people and standing at the center of major struggles for civil rights, social justice, and economic fairness. To mark the occasion, the Union has released a new video highlighting the UAW’s nine decades of bold action, from the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936 to the Stand-Up Strike of 2023 and beyond.

“Our Union members have always understood that our fight is bigger than any one contract or workplace,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. For 90 years, the UAW has taken on billionaires and corporate power, and we’ve raised the standards for the entire working class. Our mission remains to fight the bosses, build worker power, and win a better world for working people. Ninety years in, our fight is far from over. But our spirit? Unbreakable. UAW, a fighting spirit since 1935.

Come out and join us on Sunday, October 26, 2025 for our annual Trunk or Treat from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Decorate your car and put on your scariest or silliest costumes. All are welcome.

Congratulations to former President Frank Trubiro on receiving the Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award for 40 years of service.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement, working tirelessly to end breast cancer as we know it. Making Strides in Flint is the premiere of breast cancer walks in the area. The Flint walk is a 3-mile, noncompetitive walk through downtown Flint to celebrate and honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer.

There are a variety of ways to get involved with the event. Get a team together of family, friends, and coworkers and join us for the walk. The Flint walk is Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Activities and sponsor tents will be open at the flat lot. Look for the UAW tent to register your team.

At 9:30 a.m., a survivor/thriver photo will be taken on the stage. The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m.

No admission or registration fee is required, however, fundraising and/or donations are greatly appreciated to continue hosting this experience for our community and breast cancer survivors/thrivers in the area. See you on Saturday, October 11th, 2025.