More workers vote to join the UAW

Region 1

• Workers at Calvert’s Roll-Off Containers in Ann Arbor, Mich., became UAW members by card-check recognition. Calvert's is a construction and demolition recycler, recently purchased by Recycle Ann Arbor, a nonprofit environmental group where drivers and service staff are members of UAW Local l74.

• Workers at Dana Long Mfg. in St. Clair, Mich., who produce transmission cooler and power steering components for the Big Three, joined the UAW. Also in St. Clair, workers at Blue Water Automotive (Range Road) joined the UAW in a card check. They produce plastic products.

• Workers at Faurecia Interiors in Warren, Mich., voted to join the UAW. They produce interior seating for the automotive industry. Also in Warren, workers at Plastech Engineered Products Inc. joined the UAW via card check. They assemble front-end auto components for Chrysler.

• Workers at Mahar Tool Supply in Dundee, Mich., joined the UAW via card check. The company supplies tool management services for Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, a joint venture between Chrysler, Hyundai Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

• Workers at various Michigan locations of Public Credit Union reaffirmed UAW membership with a majority voting against decertification.

Region 2B

• Workers at Gibraltar Strip Steel Inc. in Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, voted for the UAW. The company produces strip steel for the Big Three, Toyota and TRW.

• In a card check, workers at Kurtz Brothers Inc. in Independence, Ohio, joined the union. They provide maintenance services for Ford Motor Co.
• Workers at Source Providers Inc. in Austintown, Ohio, who produce hi-lo drivers, joined via card check.

Region 5

• In Kirksville, Mo., workers at Yuhshin USA Ltd (Ortech) voted to join the UAW. They produce lock sets and mechanical steering lock assembly for the automotive industry.

Region 8

• In Covington, Ga., workers at Standard Refrigeration Co. who produce refrigeration tanks joined the UAW.