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Our Mission Statement

Name: GAS DIVISION COMMITTEE PERSONS MEETING
Start: 2020-11-04
End: 2020-11-04
Location: Local 223 Union Hall

The mission of UWUA Local 223 is to provide its members with a voice in the workplace and in the larger community. Our goals are to protect and improve the wages, benefits and standard of living of our members and their families, to insure a safe and healthy workplace, to affirm the dignity and value of our members and the work they perform, and to create a more just and secure workplace and society.

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Our History

From our beginning in 1943, there are many important dates in the Local 223 timeline. UWUA video from 31st Convention on Our History

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Upcoming Local 223 Events

October 3, 2020

Participate in the AFL-CIO Day of Action on Oct. 3

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The road to the White House runs straight through Michigan.

This election year, you have more options than ever for making your voice heard. Whether it’s voting by mail, early voting or casting your ballot at your polling place on Election Day, make your plan to vote today! Find out more at www.IWillVote.com/MI.

Join the Michigan AFL-CIO for a day of action Saturday, October 3rd at 2p.m. for our union family. We'll hear from a special guest speaker, then go through a quick training together before we hit the phones to talk to our brothers & sisters about returning their absentee ballots! Sign up here.

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October 2 & 3

Pre-Retirement Seminars on October 2 & 3

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January 1. 2020

Healthy Living 2020

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Brothers and Sisters, The Healthy Living Requirement has been cancelled for 2020. What does this mean? You will not have to do an online assessment or a physical (we still recommend it). There will be no surcharge in 2021 for anyone for failure to do either.

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January 31, 2020

Upcoming Division Meetings

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Check out the upcoming division meetings

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Stories and Articles by Local 223

Oct 23, 2020

COVID-19 Update

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Oct 1, 2020

The Only Thing Scary About Halloween Should be the Costumes

By admin in Home, News, Union Times Tag Union Times - 30 Sep 2020

COVID-19 Halloween recommendations

“The way we celebrate Halloween in Michigan will be different this year due to COVID-19,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. “However, there are still many ways to celebrate safely. The guidance MDHHS issued today provides tips for trick-or-treaters and their parents along with homeowners who wish to hand out treats.”

Tips for all groups include staying home if you are sick; maintaining social distancing of at least six feet; wearing a cloth mask that covers both the mouth and nose; and washing hands often or frequently using hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recently issued recommendations and considers trick-or-treating a high-risk activity. The CDC offers alternative activities to consider as well as safety tips if parents and children choose to trick-or-treat.

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Sep 7, 2020

Happy Labor Day & Keep The Movement Alive

By admin in Home, News, Union Times Tag Labor Day, Union Times - 07 Sep 2020

Sisters & Brothers,

I hope this message finds you in good health. President Ray and the Local 223 Executive Board would like to say Happy Labor Day to all of our Union Family! The Labor Day Parade has been cancelled due to COVID-19 but our spirit has not. Enjoy these photos of previous Labor Day Parades to keep the movement alive!

Remember…

WE ARE 223 STRONG!!!

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Local 223, Utility Workers Union of America

2 months ago

Thank you United Way for Southeastern Michigan! We appreciate the shout out yesterday! Thank you for all you do for the community!We want to wish our labor partners a Happy #LaborDay2020! We're grateful for the important work that you continue to do in our community.

Thank You, Utility Workers Union of America, The Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, and all of our utility and building & construction partners! ...