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President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz Happy New Year everyone! January is when I take stock of the past year and…
From the Officers and Staff of UAW Local 659
We hope that everyone will enjoy their UAW-negotiated Holiday paid time off. Unfortunately, many of you will be…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz It’s that time of year again!December 14th is our General Membership meeting. Our bylaws require…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz I attended the “NO KINGS!” demonstration here in Flint and witnessed the thousands of people…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz UAW International Vice President Rich Boyer visited with workers at Local 659’s Lear Corporation facility…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz I will keep this report short to make room for all of the flyers. I…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz I hope everyone had a safe 4th of July holiday. Summer is in full swing…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz I recently returned from the UAW Independent Parts Supplier (IPS) Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky.…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz I frequently receive calls from members who have been suspended or terminated who do not…
President’s Article
By: Alex Ortiz The updated version of our website has been released and you should check it out.…

UAW Local 659 Blog
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