By: Tony Redmond

New UAW Local 659 Online Store Is Up And Popping!

Brothers and Sisters,

Our new online store is live! We have items available for you, and getting your gear has never been easier. You can have your order shipped directly to your home, pick it up, or have it delivered when we stop at UAW Local 659 twice a month. Get your gear today. You will not be disappointed. https://uaw-local659.square.site/

The UAW General Motors Sub Council meetings took place at the end of September, and I was eligible to attend all the Sub-Council breakout meetings, including the National GM Council Meeting.

All the Chairmen from our Local spoke in detail about what is happening in our plants, including the growing use of automation, which was one of the hottest topics discussed. It was clear that plants across the country are facing many of the same challenges, problems, and concerns regarding automation and its impact on our membership.

Another topic discussed was the number of members who signed up for the Special Attrition Program (SAP). The numbers discussed were 1,671 Production employees and 530 Skilled Trades employees. These discussions gave us an opportunity to hear directly from other Locals, share information, and better understand the concerns affecting UAW/GM workers nationwide.

Fall Back

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 1, 2026. Don’t forget to Turn Your Clocks Back One Hour before going to bed Saturday night. At 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, clocks will fall back one hour, giving us an extra hour of sleep. As we head into the fall season, enjoy that extra hour, and stay safe on the roads.

Deer Season Opening Day November 15, 2026

To all our deer hunters, be silent, and enjoy the great outdoors, and most importantly, be safe! We want to see you back safe and sound and hear all your hunting stories, especially the one about the big one that got away. Good luck out there, hunters. Stay safe, enjoy the hunt, and may your aim be true.

UAW Local 659 Trunk or Treat

UAW Local 659 Trunk or Treat is coming up on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

There are a few ways you can participate and help make this a fun event for our families and children:

• Donate Candy– Help us make sure the kids have plenty of treats!
• Decorate Your Vehicle– Get creative, decorate your trunk, and bring some Halloween spirit.
• Bring the Children– Bring the little ones out for an afternoon of Halloween fun, candy, and community fellowship.
• Let’s come together, support our local, and make this a great event for our children and families. Every little bit helps, and we appreciate everyone’s participation!

Election Day is November 3, 2026

Your vote matters! Every vote is an opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say in the future of our communities, our families, and our country.

• Make sure you’re registered.
• Know what’s on your ballot.
• Make a plan to get out and vote!

Don’t sit this one out. Your voice matters, your vote counts, and your participation makes a difference.

GET OUT AND VOTE!

One Union. One Fight. One Family.

UAW STRONG! SOLIDARITY FOREVER!