LABOR ADVOCATES WORKERS SOLUTION
Not for Profit Working for American Workers, Retirees, and Families
Patricia Meyer, Director
([email protected]) (www.disputethis.org)
P.O. Box 112 West Olive, MI 49460
269-998-4609
President Bob King
Vice President Jimmy Settles, Jr.
UAW Solidarity House
8000 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214
August 6, 2012
Bob King/Jimmy Settles, Jr.,
My name is Patricia Meyer, Director of L.A.W.S., Inc., a not-for-profit organization working for our American workers, retirees and their families.
Mr. Settles, I called Solidarity House 2 weeks ago and left a message on your phone. I have received no response. I also left a message for you, President Bob King. I was told that I could not contact you.
In the past 8 weeks I have been contacted by Ford ACH workers about a situation in the previously owned Ford Saline, MI plant which, as of June 1, 2012, is now owned by Faurecia, a French company. It appears that many Ford ACH employees, temporaries for over 5 years, are devastated and feel that their union representatives have failed them. Many are asking for the return of their dues. Their situation has been presented to the NLRB. It screams of the lack of representation on the part of the UAW leadership.
Mr. Settles, I remember your behavior during the American Axle strike. You told the employees that, because of hard economic times, owner Richard Dauch would take his business elsewhere unless concessions were given by the employees. Now there is a three tier system in that plant.
Don't get the wrong impressions, I believe in unions. You need to keep in mind that I have been dealing with union representation for years. However, it is clear to me that at this time the UAW leadership is failing its members. First, President Gettelfinger allowed the crying corporations to rid themselves of healthcare. Then you, President King, shocked the UAW members further when, at the stroke of a pen, you signed away COLA for all of your auto members and retirees. When is enough, enough?
It is my obligation to work with the NLRB and the U.S. Labor Department to immediately investigate the wrong doings of the union leadership in the Ford plants.
I am requesting to meet with both of you as soon as possible to discuss this situation. Your workers need your help. I may be reached at 269-998-4609 or by email at [email protected].
Patricia Meyer
Director of L.A.W.S., Inc.
Not for Profit Working for American Workers, Retirees, and Families
Patricia Meyer, Director
([email protected]) (www.disputethis.org)
P.O. Box 112 West Olive, MI 49460
269-998-4609
President Bob King
Vice President Jimmy Settles, Jr.
UAW Solidarity House
8000 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214
August 6, 2012
Bob King/Jimmy Settles, Jr.,
My name is Patricia Meyer, Director of L.A.W.S., Inc., a not-for-profit organization working for our American workers, retirees and their families.
Mr. Settles, I called Solidarity House 2 weeks ago and left a message on your phone. I have received no response. I also left a message for you, President Bob King. I was told that I could not contact you.
In the past 8 weeks I have been contacted by Ford ACH workers about a situation in the previously owned Ford Saline, MI plant which, as of June 1, 2012, is now owned by Faurecia, a French company. It appears that many Ford ACH employees, temporaries for over 5 years, are devastated and feel that their union representatives have failed them. Many are asking for the return of their dues. Their situation has been presented to the NLRB. It screams of the lack of representation on the part of the UAW leadership.
Mr. Settles, I remember your behavior during the American Axle strike. You told the employees that, because of hard economic times, owner Richard Dauch would take his business elsewhere unless concessions were given by the employees. Now there is a three tier system in that plant.
Don't get the wrong impressions, I believe in unions. You need to keep in mind that I have been dealing with union representation for years. However, it is clear to me that at this time the UAW leadership is failing its members. First, President Gettelfinger allowed the crying corporations to rid themselves of healthcare. Then you, President King, shocked the UAW members further when, at the stroke of a pen, you signed away COLA for all of your auto members and retirees. When is enough, enough?
It is my obligation to work with the NLRB and the U.S. Labor Department to immediately investigate the wrong doings of the union leadership in the Ford plants.
I am requesting to meet with both of you as soon as possible to discuss this situation. Your workers need your help. I may be reached at 269-998-4609 or by email at [email protected].
Patricia Meyer
Director of L.A.W.S., Inc.
