Convention News - Sunday
Exhibits: UAW members' pride on display
Not only is the 35th UAW Constitutional Convention an opportunity for delegates to participate in our union’s democratic process, it’s also a chance for us to show off some of the excellent products we make.
Motown is a union town
As a delegate to the 35th UAW Constitutional Convention, you will feel right at home. Detroit is the home of the UAW headquarters, and without a doubt it’s a union town. For starters, Solidarity House, the home of the International Union, UAW, is located on East Jefferson Avenue, about three miles east of the convention center. The Detroit Three — Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. — remain firmly rooted in and around the metro Detroit area and still top the lists as “Top Employer” regionally.
Don’t miss the Reuther Archives exhibit
The Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs will unveil a special exhibit in June to commemorate the UAW’s history and celebrate the union’s 75 years of solidarity. The 5,000-square-foot exhibit will feature a timeline of UAW history. Located on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit, the library– which is celebrating its 35th anniversary – is the largest labor archive in North America.
Keep these books handy
During the 35th UAW Constitutional Convention delegates will receive information from many sources. Some things you may want to note are the publications in the convention kit you received at registration. There are several important books to refer to during the week. The first is the President’s Report. In this book President Ron Gettelfinger sums up the UAW’s achievements and challenges, honors our history and looks to our union’s future.
Salute to our retiring IEB members is bittersweet
The 35th UAW Constitutional Convention is a historic event for our union, not only because we celebrate the UAW’s 75th anniversary, but because it’s a symbolic reminder of who we are. We, the men and women of the UAW, gather for the same purpose: to secure a better future for America’s working families. No matter what the proposed resolution, we hope that will be the final outcome. We aim to move the needle a little bit farther in the direction of the worker; to drive the agenda of the worker, and, yes, to stand united.
Welcome, Delegates
In the beginning, we were autoworkers. Now our ranks include members in gaming, health care, education, law enforcement, government administration and aerospace. We produce an array of products from ice cream and tractors to baseball caps and submarines. We care for young children, nurse the sick and build rockets that fly to the moon. This week that diversity will be represented by some 1,200 delegates from throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico for the 35th UAW Constitutional Convention in Detroit.
