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Steve Long and The Boy Scout American Labor Badge

IAmTheUAW — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:55:46 -0500

These boys are working to get their American Labor Badges. This national merit badge allows boy scouts to learn about unions, the National Labor Movement and working conditions.

Mike Rankert Submits A Video on Angels For Kids

IAmTheUAW — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:57:55 -0500

Mike Mehling of Local 685 talks about the "Angels for Kids" charity, that he and I are involved in, and the good it does in the community.

Valerie Purcell Has Labor Day On The Brain

IAmTheUAW — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:36:10 -0500

I am the proud adult daughter of a UAW, Local #893 member - Marshalltown, IA. Or at least I was. Our father passed away in July of 1999.

But before that, he was a longtime member of the UAW, as was my maternal grandmother, and her sister! Just as some kids grow up as "army brats," I grew up knowing to "buy American!" as a "union brat!" Thanks to that upbringing, I am politically and civically minded and active and have tried hard to instill these faded values in my own three children. »the rest of the story»

Teresa McGinnis Speaks About Her Work In The Community

IAmTheUAW — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:47:50 -0500

Teresa McGinnis, like so many of her fellow UAW members, does so much in her community. Teresa is a trustee of Local 1811 and also works at the UAW GM Child Development Center. She was kind enough to share some of her experiences with us in the following podcast.

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UAW Member Videos Thank Troops For Their Sacrifices

IAmTheUAW — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:01:29 -0500

Many UAW members have shared their personal stories with us on this blog, so today we want to share with you a story about UAW members across the country working together for a common cause.

We recently found a set of videos created by UAW members who work at GM plants across the country. Each of these videos conveys a heartfelt “Thank You” to the U.S. troops who are currently serving overseas, and the veterans who have served in the past. »the rest of the story»

Joe Balint Sends Greetings and Thoughts from Hong Kong

IAmTheUAW — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:18:49 -0500

After 30 years of work building the world's finest engines, I am finally enjoying my retirement. I am so thankful and proud to be a retired member of the UAW.

I am just finishing a 30 day trip to the Philippines, and another 20 days in Hong Kong. During this trip I have done it all. Extremes from walking through rice paddies at the end of the world in Ajuy Philippines, all the way up to watching the "Symphony of Lights" in Hong Kong...They play music at the civic center and hundreds of skyscrapers light with laser lights, and move with the music. »the rest of the story»