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Solidarity (USPS 0740610) is published monthly with combined issues in Jan.-Feb., and July-Aug. by International Union, UAW, 8000 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48214. Circulation: (313) 926-5373. Editorial: (313) 926-5291. Internet: uawsolidarity@uaw.net Web site: www.uaw.org $5 a year (60¢ to members included in dues). Vol. 45, No. 5, May 2002. ISSN 0164 856X. Periodicals postage paid at Detroit, Mich., and additional mailing office. Postmaster: Send address changes to UAW Circulation, 8000 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48214. Printed in USA.

President Stephen P. Yokich. Secretary-Treasurer Ruben Burks. Vice Presidents: Elizabeth Bunn, Ron Gettelfinger, Nate Gooden, Bob King, Richard Shoemaker. Regional Directors: 1-Ken Terry, 1A-Gerald Bantom, 1C-Cal Rapson, 1D-George Andros, 2B-Lloyd Mahaffey, 3-Terry Thurman, 4-Dennis Williams, 5-Jim Wells, 8-Bobby Lee Thompson, 9-Geraldine Ochocinska, 9A-Phil Wheeler.

UAW Public Relations and Publications Department: Director Paul Krell, Assistant Director Roger Kerson, Sandra D. Davis, John Hammond, Gwynne Irvin, Jennifer John, Christine Moroski, Sam Stark. Interns: Robyn Beard, Cheryl Erickson, Jeff Girard, Mike Rosenbaum, members, The Newspaper Guild, CWA. Clerical staff: Karen McCarthy, Wonnie Terry Gaskin, Pauline Mitchell, Lisa Polston, Shelly Restivo, Mary Robinson, members, OPEIU.

Interim Editor: Roger Kerson. Art Director: Barbara Barefield, Graphic Artists Guild. Regional Newsletter Editor: Sam Stark. Regional Newsletter Designer: Susan Kramer, Graphic Artists Guild. Cover photo by Rebecca Cook.

 


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