Index - August 2002 Solidarity

Solidarity (USPS 0740610) is published monthly with combined issues in Jan.-Feb., and June-July 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. 6-7, June-July 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 Ron Gettelfinger. Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Bunn Vice Presidents: Gerald Bantom, Nate Gooden, Bob King, Cal Rapson, Richard Shoemaker. Regional Directors: 1-Ken Terry, 1A-James Settles, 1C-Bob Roth, 1D-Don Oetman, 2B-Lloyd Mahaffey, 3-Terry Thurman, 4-Dennis Williams, 5-Jim Wells, 8-Gary Casteel, 9-Geraldine Ochocinska, 9A-Phil Wheeler.

UAW Public Relations and Publications Department: Director Paul Krell, Assistant Director Roger Kerson, Sandra D. Davis, Emily Everett, John Hammond, Gwynne Irvin, Jennifer John, Christine Moroski, Vince Piscopo. 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.

Editor: Larry Gabriel. Art Director: Barbara Barefield, Graphic Artists Guild. Regional Newsletter Editor: Sam Stark. Regional Newsletter Designer: Susan Kramer, Graphic Artists Guild. Cover photo of Corvette racing at Le Mans, France, courtesy of GM Communications.

NAFTA's Hidden Impact
Chapter 11 provisions challenge national sovereignty.

Railroading Trade Agreements
GOP determined to enact fast-track legislation.

Union Security Agreements
Notice to persons covered by Union Security Agreements regulated under the National Labor Relations Act.

Intense Competition
Automakers struggle for profits in a volatile market.

Fiddling with the Blues
Proposed legislation opens the door to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sale.

The Corvette at 50
Devoted workers build American icon.

UAW Social Justice Awards
Awards go to Bonior, Bieber, Fraser and 9/11 heroes.

Breaking Ground on the Labor Legacy Project
Legacy Project symbolizes labor’s dynamic future.

Chellie Pingree's Campaign Diary
Local issues, national press.

Environmental Respect
When it comes to helping protect the environment, the UAW walks the walk.

Book Review: Building Unions Past, Present and Future
Kellman’s book is a quick tour of how we got this way.