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UAW Urges Support for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Made in the USA

	As automakers idle large-vehicle plants while shifting production to car plants, the United Auto Workers call for new policies and funding to encourage smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles to be made in the USA. In a column in the Detroit News this month, Ron Gettelfinger, President of the UAW, stresses that production incentives "are crucial to creating an environmentally
friendly auto industry that enhances our nation's manufacturing base." View full article and additional sources

Product Recall Web Site

In the interest of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is now providing a direct link to a complete list of national consumer product recalls.

Several federal agencies routinely monitor the quality of consumer products purchased in America.  From time to time, these agencies - in cooperation with private industry - issue both mandatory and voluntary recalls on items that might pose a risk to U.S. citizens.

The state Web site is here under the Department of Community Health and it links to a national site operated by the U.S. Product Safety Commission at: www.recalls.gov.

Local Union Press Association

Michigan Labor Pres

UAW Local 1950 Fall 2008 Scholarship Recipients

Mission Statement:  The mission of UAW Local 1950's Web site is to provide its readers with accurate and timely information on labor issues and, via a secured site, provide its members with instant access to on-going local union business.

 "UAW isn't just a collective bargaining agent; we're part of a social movement." - Former UAW President Stephen P. Yokich

The prophet Isaiah said: "my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain . . . " (65:22-23)