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Vibrant local unions and progressive social movements don't just happen;
they are planned for and worked on by people like you - members who care
about the future and status of our union, members who care about what kind
of future we want for all working families. One way to make a difference in
all aspects of our union movement is through standing committees.
NOTE: The President and Vice-President
are Ex-Officio Members of all Standing Committees. No member of the
Election Committee may be a candidate for office. |
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Constitution & Bylaws
Dawn Wilder,
Chair
Andrea Jordan
Kimber Olli
Susie Piziali
Georgia Tillotson
Lara Clisch
Terri L. Williams |
The bylaws of each local union, with the UAW
Constitution, set out the rules by which the local operates. In a new
local, the work of this committee sets the stage for how the local will
function. But, even well established locals may need to modify or
amend their bylaws. Members of this
committee are responsible for submitting original and/or amended bylaws
provisions to the local union membership for discussion and approval.
This committee monitors the required local union bylaws amendment procedure
to ensure compliance with the current bylaws and constitutional provisions.
Once the amended bylaws provision(s) has been approved by the
local union membership, this committee monitors the process to ensure that
the amendment is immediately submitted to the International Executive Board
pursuant to Article 37, Section 3 of the Constitution. Join this
committee to strengthen your local union's bylaws and structure.
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Civil Rights Committee
Pat Woods, Chair
Michelle Kimball
Sue Tollefson
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The Civil Rights Committee is an essential guardian of the
"No Discrimination" policy of our union. Members of this committee
fulfill the local union's commitment to assure members full rights
regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation,
nationality, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.
The committee informs members of steps and procedures,
including filing complaints and hearings, whenever a member or members
believe their rights have been violated, either by management or other union
members. The committee works toward the elimination of discrimination
in the workplace, the community and the nation. Members of this
committee have the opportunity to keep the local union moving forward toward
the fulfillment of our UAW commitment on the civil rights front.
This committee needs members who feel a moral obligation to
speak out on the issues of intolerance, injustice and bigotry and to rebuke
any person or group that expresses such activity. |
Community Services
Michelle Kimball, Chair
Kelly Dore
Kerry Mohr
Kathy Solka
Pat Woods
Phyllis
Zaenglein |
The Community Services Committee performs the important task
of getting help for members and their families in time of need. If
being there to assist when an emergency, natural disaster, or even just hard
times strike is something you feel strongly about, then this is the
committee to give your time and effort to. Some examples of community
service activities include:
- hurricane relief
- organ donor awareness
- food drives
- blood drives
- support for laid off workers
The Community Services Committee works through public and
private organizations to assure that members faced with problems in
emergency situations get relief when needed.
Generally, strike insurance benefits are handled by this
committee when local unions are forced to demonstrate their economic
strength. This committee serves as the local's link with the community
as we all work together to help those in need.
Good & Welfare Sub-Committee
Rita Leppanen (Ext. 2495)
Sends cards/flowers to members in need. Please make
every effort to have the correct spelling of names and addresses when
contacting the committee. |
Education
Michelle Kimball, Chair
Patty
Sarvello
Andrea Jordan
Susie Piziali
Pat Woods |
Building the power of the movement through educating and
training union members is the responsibility of the Education Committee.
Members of this committee determine the needs of the membership and provide
classes, material and information based on these needs. In many
subject areas "on the shelf" programs exist that can be delivered to your
members. Materials are developed on such issues as:
- New Member Orientation
- Grievance Handling
- Leaders in Action
- Union Involvement
- Planning
Programs can be developed on topics of interest.
If you are committed to providing education that informs,
develops skills and motivates our leadership and members, this is the
committee for you.
Public Relations & Newsletter
Sub-Committee
Michelle Kimball, Chair
Margarete Salinger, Webmaster
Terri Williams, Newsletter Editor |
Conservation & Recreation
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This committee provides a variety of opportunities that fall
into two categories. Recreation, which includes leisure time
activities, and Conservation, which includes environmental concerns.
It has been proven that in today's busy work environment
people need to combat stress with quality family and individual leisure time
activities. If you enjoy organizing events such as bowling leagues,
hunting trips, sporting events, team sport competition and the like, then
the Conservation and Recreation Committee could be your committee of choice.
This committee is also an avenue to explore if clean air,
clean water, developing parks and other environmental concerns are of
interest to you. The Conservation and Recreation Committee challenges
are not limited to your neighborhood or state, but are as widespread as
national and global issues that affect us all.
Special Events Sub-Committee
Michelle Kimball Chair
Andrea Wrubel
Lorraine Hillock
Margarete C. Salinger
Annette Brown
Responsible for the monthly meeting lunch menu, Holiday
Party, picnics or any other celebration or event sponsored by our Local. |
University and Joint Committees |
Health Care & Wellness
Kimber Olli |
The University Health Care/Wellness Committee is a standing
committee charged with reviewing the health care costs for the University
with the prospect of identifying ways to control and/or reduce such costs.
The Committee is also charged with recommending a University-wide Health
Care/Wellness Program designed to promote better employee health including
education, health screening, and a healthy lifestyle.
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Environmental
(was Recycle)
Kimber Olli |
The Northern Michigan
University Environmental Committee has developed a comprehensive recycling
program, looks for ways to conserve energy usage on campus, and continues to
pursue a green, sustainable future for the university community. |
Safety
Beth Sanderson |
This is a University committee which deals with health and
safety issues on campus. |
Job Evaluation
Sue Tollefson
Dan Leppanen
Pat Woods
Alternates:
Denis Johnson (1st)
Patty Sarvello (2nd) |
12.7.5 The Job Evaluation Committee shall be comprised of three (3)
representatives from the Union, appointed by the Union, and three (3)
representatives of the Employer. The information required for the job
evaluation will be secured by the Job Evaluation Committee and distributed
to all Committee members prior to the scheduled meeting. All jobs will be
evaluated according to the system as set up by the Joint Management and
Union Study Committee dated April, 1978 as amended. |
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Classification System
(Bargaining Team)
Sue Tollefson
Michelle Kimball
Grace Albert
Ray Liubakka
Tracy Vanabel
Terri L. Williams |
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) |
Other Committees |
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Community Action Program (CAP)
(Automatic Delegates)
Sue Tollefson
Rita Leppanen
Andrea Wrubel
(2 Delegates)
Grace Albert
Jeannie Wratschko |
Membership includes delegates from all UAW locals in
Delta/Marquette/Houghton counties. Meetings are held the last Tuesday
of the month. Purpose is to teach and promote ideals of UAW, serve as
a means to exchange information and aid local unions in matters of mutual
concern, propose, support and promote legislation favorable to and oppose
legislation detrimental to interest of organized labor and the general
public; screen and endorse candidates running for public office, engage in
civic, welfare, educational cultural, political, legislative and other
activities designed to promote the interest of workers and their families.
Automatic delegates include President, Recording Secretary,
Financial Secretary and Chair of the Bargaining Committee (President).
Click HERE to find out more about CAP |
Marquette County Labor Council
(2 Delegates)
Susan Henderson
Sue Tollefson |
The MCLC consists of AFL-CIO affiliated unions in Marquette County.
Meets the third Thursday of every month in Marquette (summer meetings are
held at the Cliff Mine Shaft Museum). Mission is much
the same as UAW CAP but extends to all of organized labor in the County.
The MCLC also sponsors and organizes the annual Labor Day Parade and
Festivities |
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