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• You’re not alone in this!”October 18, 2023
  Brothers and Sisters, for those who have remote access, please take a few minutes to read the article on mental health that is associated with the above picture. Our very own Brothers, Ignatius “Iggy” Brennan (Gas Division Chair) and Akil Williamson (Underground Division – Vice… Read more: You’re not alone in this!”
• Supporting Striking UAW Brothers & SistersOctober 13, 2023
  Brothers and Sisters, the question was asked, “Do we support the UAW’s striking workers?” The answer is yes we do, wholeheartedly. Recently some of our officers went to deliver materials such as food, water, diapers, etc. to Local 900 on their personal time. The picture… Read more: Supporting Striking UAW Brothers & Sisters
• Q&A on the Tentative AgreementMay 11, 2021
  The Local 223 Negotiations Team has compiled a list of questions and answers to help explain the Tentative Agreement. Please log in to the members only part of the website to find the link to the Q&A document.  The Negotiations Team believes this TA addresses the top… Read more: Q&A on the Tentative Agreement
• Tentative Agreement ReachedMay 4, 2021
  Sisters and Brothers, The Local 223 Negotiations Team has reached a new tentative agreement (TA) with DTE. Click on the link to see the letter from the Local 223 Negotiations Committee and the Contract Bulletin. www.local223uwua.org/2021-tentative-agreement-details/ Please log into the website to see the letter… Read more: Tentative Agreement Reached
• Voting Guide for Working FamiliesOctober 27, 2020
• Vehicle Safety UpdateOctober 23, 2020
• The Only Thing Scary About Halloween Should be the CostumesOctober 1, 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… Read more: The Only Thing Scary About Halloween Should be the Costumes
• Local 223 shows resilience in 2020October 1, 2020
  Dear Sisters and Brothers, The year 2020 has brought on challenges that no one could have predicted, yet I am grateful to be at the helm of this great union, Local 223 UWUA. I am proud of the solidarity of all of our members as… Read more: Local 223 shows resilience in 2020
• New Way Of Thinking About Your Finances From Hantz Group — VideoJune 29, 2020
  Local 223 has partnered with the Hantz Group to help prepare our active and retired members in making educated life decisions. With everything, we are forced to endure, (the pandemic and civil unrest) we need professionals we can trust to work in our best interests.… Read more: New Way Of Thinking About Your Finances From Hantz Group — Video
• President’s Unity LetterJune 1, 2020
  Sisters & Brothers, I stand speechless over the events that have transpired in our country, not just in the last days and weeks, but also in the last few months. We have been hit with a virus that has claimed the lives of over 100,000… Read more: President’s Unity Letter
• Local 223 Swears in New PresidentFebruary 20, 2020
  At 6 PM on February 19, 2020, Local 223 held a nomination meeting for the Office of President. Juanita Ray was nominated by Chairman Marc Little of Gas Division. Juanita soon found out that she would be running unopposed. Within a few minutes, the National… Read more: Local 223 Swears in New President

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