Break Time with Brakeman 4/10/20
UAW Local 2110 is the subject of Bev's video today. They are at the forefront of fighting for workers in cultural cultural institutions.
Break Time with Brakeman 6/10/20
Kyle Bragg, President of SEIU 32BJ, joins Bev on today's Break Time. He shares his thoughts about the 25,000 members who lost their job during the pandemic, and on the murder of George Floyd and racism in this country.
Kyle Bragg, presidente de SEIU 32BJ, se une a Bev...
Break Time with Brakeman 10/13/20
Bev talks with new members from UAW Local 2325, New York Legal Assistance Group, about their experience negotiating a first contract. In their jobs, they provide legal support to the poor.
Break Time with Brakeman 4/03/20
Bev shares about Local 1508, Honeywell, whose members were locked out for 10 months, and how they are protecting themselves during coronavirus
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Webinar Offers Expert Info on Preventing Spread of Viruses at Work
Tune in 2 p.m. (EDT) Friday, April 10, for a free webinar that offers expert information for those still working outside the home during the coronavirus pandemic. The event, Workplace Safety in a Pandemic: Slowing the Spread of Coronavirus and Communicable Diseases, is...
Statement from UAW Vice President Terry Dittes Director of the General Motors Department on Investments at GM Romulus GPS and GM Bedford Casting Operations
Detroit - Today’s investment by General Motors in the Romulus GPS and GM Bedford Casting Operations recognizes the world class production of engines and engine components by UAW members. By investing over $100 million dollars, GM has made a commitment to the work and jo...
Break Time with Brakeman 4/30/20
Bev's guests are UAW Local 376 President Craig Smith and Colt Firearms Unit Chair Jeff Bifolk. They share about what is going on at Colt during this pandemic.
Statement of UAW Vice President Gerald Kariem Director of the UAW Ford Department on UAW Ford Members' 1 Millionth Face Shield
“We could not be prouder of the UAW members that have volunteered to make such a difference at this critical time in our history. These UAW Ford Members have sacrificed beyond themselves for all of us.”
Break Time with Brakeman 6/08/20
For today's "Break Time", Bev talks with UAW Local 2377 Financial Secretary Angie Murphy and UAW Local 422 Recording Secretary Kavin Wyatt on the murder of George Floyd and sharing their experiences and thoughts.
Para el Break Time de hoy, Bev habla con Angie Murphy, s...
Break Time with Brakeman 3/27/20
Director Brakeman talks about our members in UAW Local 405 who work at Triumph! Solidarity!
Video of Break Time with Brakeman #5
Break Time with Brakeman 4/01/20
Bev shares about Local 2325, the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys.
Video of Break Time With Brakeman #7
Break Time with Brakeman 4/02/20
Today, Region 9A Director Bev Brakeman talks about the workers at UAW Local 7770, Tiverton Casino in Rhode Island
Video of Break Time With Brakeman #8
Certifying Michigan's Election Results
Local 163 President Ralph Morris Jr. talks about the importance of certifying November's election results and making sure that every vote is counted.
Labor Voices – Opinion: Collective bargaining creates equality
Collective bargaining is the process in which a group of workers comes together and negotiates the terms of their contracts with one voice. Making their demands, together. Making a promise that whatever is offered to one will be rejected unless it is offered to all.Read...
UAW-Ford Locals Tentative Agreement Voting Results are starting to come in
So far, members of UAW Local 900 (Michigan ISA, Michigan Assembly), UAW Local 898 (Rawsonville), UAW Local 3036(Memphis HVC) , UAW Local 3519 (Washington HVC) and UAW Local 2280 (Van Dyke) have voted in favor of ratifying the Tentative Agreement with Ford.
Statement of UAW Vice President Terry Dittes, Director of the UAW GM Department, on General Motors Earnings Statement
Detroit - “In a challenging year, UAW members during this time of national crisis have pulled together to safely and productively make some of the finest quality vehicles and trucks in the world. This profit statement reflects our UAW members’ commitment to safety as th...
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Statement of UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, Director of the UAW FCA Department, on the Merger of Peugeot and FCA
“There are many challenges in the auto industry today and we hope that this will bring opportunities for growth that will benefit UAW members and our communities,” said UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, Director of the UAW FCA Department.“We know that FCA North America...
COVID-19 has impacted all of us. Union Plus can help.
Our Union Plus program partners have accommodations for members struggling during this public health crisis. Participants in our Union Plus Mortgage, Credit Card, Personal Loan, or Supplemental Insurance programs may be eligible for additional hardship assistance throug...
UAW President Rory L. Gamble Statement on Georgia U.S. Senate Runoff Elections
“UAW members worked hard in Georgia during the runoff election. Today’s election results in Georgia signal that obstructionism in Washington, D.C will end. These results also clearly signal that the American people expect Congress to work with President Elect Joe Biden...
UAW Women's Breakfast Speakers Remind Us: "We Are Responsible for One Another"
Photo by Jessie Jesson, UAW Local 686About 500 UAW CAP Conference men and women gathered on Wednesday for a breakfast meeting that celebrated women and reminded everyone why this is a pivotal time. 2018 UAW Community Action Program (CAP) Conference on Wednesday.UAW Vice...
COVID-19 Update 4/8/2020
My Brothers and Sisters,
I’d like to talk a little today about the loss of my good friend and former UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ruben Burks. Ruben passed on Monday, another casualty in this terrible pandemic. He was truly a gentleman and a tireless fighter for working men...