V OLUME 1, I SSUE 5
M ONDAY , A UGUST 24 TH , 2015
N EGOTIATION SEASON
This is negotiation season,
and many of our local units’
agreements, as well as the
GM units international
agreements are up for negotiation. This process started
many months ago with the
contract demand process.
There are demand forms for
Local and International
agreements. These, along
with lessons learned by the
bargainers, and actions by
management, is what forms
the basis for what we bargain
for. It’s important that
members get involved by
filling out the demand forms,
attending meetings, and voting for your delegates and
other Union officials. To be
the voice of your Union, you
must be involved.
for a fair and equitable agreement. These hard working
men and woman have been
without an agreement since
last fall. The local negotiators have stood strong as the
corporation has pushed for a
lopsided agreement. Again,
keep our AI brothers and
sisters in mind as the International and Local Union negotiators work toward a new
agreement.
cost of health coverage that
exceeds predetermined
thresholds. The current
thresholds for high cost
health plans are $10,200 for
individuals, and $27,500 for
families. The insurer pays
this tax, and in some cases
the company. Though it is
likely the cost will be passed
along; wouldn’t want to take
a bite out of the CEO’s seven figure income. Depending on your agreement, your
The Cadillac Tax
health insurance coverage
Some of you may have heard will vary. If you want to see
of the so called “Cadillac
what your employer pays for
Tax” in the media lately.
you coverage, it’s on your
This is a tax that takes affect W-2 form in box twelve
in 2018. It’s goal was to
DD. This box has multiple
reduce tax preferred treatsections with letter codes
ment of employer provided which are explained on the
health care, reduce excess
back of the W2 form. The
healthcare spending, and to
possible effects caused by this
Please stand in solidarity
help finance the expansion of issue will be part of current
with our Brothers and Sisters
health care to more Ameriand future negotiations.
at the Android Industries
cans. The tax is 40% of the
unit as they continue to work
B UILDING RELATIONSHIPS , BUILDING STRENGTH
Local Website
committees
Activities
UAW Local 652’s new website is up and running. This
new site will be easier to keep
up to date, and to also add and
remove things based on memberships needs. We are continuously working on improvements; stay tuned.
www.UAWLOCAL652.com
Your Local 652 Committees
are always looking for members. See how you can get
involved today. As we work
to get e-mails added to the
new website, get hold of your
committee person or the Hall
to get the contact information
for your committee chairs.
Look on the back of this newsletter for upcoming activities
and events. Also, take a moment to complete the informational quiz. Welcome back
Black Lake students!!! Educated Union members are essential.
M ENTORING THE
FUTURE
In the coming months many
of the Locals’ units will be
adding manpower. While
some will be returning members, others will be brand
new. This is the perfect opportunity for seasoned employees to take the new
members under their wings.
A whole generation of employees can begin their careers with a strong
knowledge foundation.
Teach them the ropes, show
them what a good Unionist
is, and teach them how to be
a powerful voice for the
working class men and women in this country. Not only
is it the right thing to do,
quite frankly, it’s our duty.
UAW Local 652’s Camp & Fish Weekend
Capital Area United Way - Annual charity drive.
Early fall. Be on the look out for specific dates.
Making Strides of Lansing - Saturday, October
10, 2015 at 11 am. Michigan State Capitol. Your
Local 652 team will be out and about with information soon!
General Membership Meeting - The second
Sunday of each month. Changes in time and date
will be communicated to the membership.
Ryder Unit
JCIM Unit
LOC Unit
Android Unit
General Membership
2 PM
3 PM
3 PM
4 PM
6 PM
Capital Area United Way - Day of caring 2015.
August 28th - 29th.
http://www.micauw.org/2015-day-caring
GM Unit Agreement Updates - Visit
www.uaw.org/big3
QUIZ (Answers in the next Worker to Worker)

Women overall earn _____ cents for every dollar earned by men.
A. 100

C. 80
D. 77
African American women earn _____ cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men.
A. 80

B. 90
B. 73
C. 64
D. 51
Latinas earn _____ cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men.
A. 72
B. 61
C. 58
D. 55

Out of the wealthiest 20 countries in the world, the US ranked _____ on gender equality

TRUE or FALSE: In the US, an employee can be disciplined or terminated for discussing his/her salary and/or inquiring about
a co-worker's salary.

TRUE or FALSE: In the US, most women have at least some paid maternity leave.

TRUE or FALSE: US employers are required by federal law to provide paid time off for workers to care for sick family members.

The percentage of private businesses (with 50 or more employees) with onsite child care centers:
A. 7

B. 13
B. $9,450
C. $4,591
D. $7,848
The percentage of minimum wage workers who are women is:
A. 33

D. 25
The average annual cost of child care for one child is:
A. $20,178

C. 20
B. 50
C. 60
D. 66
TRUE or FALSE: Access to contraception reduces the wage gap between men and women.