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Our Mission Statement

Name: POWER GENERATION DIVISION MEETING
Start: 2021-10-28
End: 2021-10-28
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 15 and 16 – Online Retirement Seminars

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Please join Local 223 & DTE for Online Retirement Seminars Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16. Please send any questions/requests to BENEFITS@LOCAL223UWUA.ORG. See ya online!

August 20 – Ovation Cruise

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Please join Local 223 for a night of celebration as we cruise the Detroit River aboard the Ovation. Tickets are limited and must be purchased by August 16, 2021. Hope to see you there!!!

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

Aug 5, 2021

President Richard Trumka Memorial

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Hello Sisters and Brothers,

It is with great sadness that I must report to you the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. He was a true advocate for Labor, advancing many of the causes that have made being a Union Member much sought after. I remember hearing him speak at UAW Local 1A a couple years ago, he inspired the whole room to stand up for Union values and to fight for social equality. He will be missed by many.

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Jul 22, 2021

August 20 – Ovation Cruise

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Please join Local 223 for a night of celebration as we cruise the Detroit River aboard the Ovation. Tickets are limited and must be purchased by August 16, 2021. Hope to see you there!!!

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Local 223, Utility Workers Union of America

1 years 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! ...