It is essential to have a working communication network in order to keep union membership informed. With the many different shift schedules and locations that our membership works, the process of communication becomes an extremely difficult task.
This website is one way to communicate but, by no means, will it do it all. The best way to communicate is by getting involved and by communicating with the people around you. Ultimately that first hand information that you get from involvement will be carried back to the other Brothers and Sisters back at the workplace. Still, this is one more way to stay in touch.
Register to receive periodic email notices of union events!
I believe the membership communication methods we are currently utilizing could be improved upon. The U.S. postal mail is often not delivered in a timely fashion - or sometimes not at all. Many members don’t have a Groupwise email account or a personal email account registered with us. Also, many do not have access to the internet to look at our website. Others, are not familiar with the locations of our bulletin boards throughout the health system.
I would like to implement a new system; however, I need your assistance. My goal is to have 2 – 3 contact people per UAW cost center number depending on the size of each department. The “contact” people will be sent UAW Local 4911 information for events, news, meetings, etc., to them personally via email or fax. They will be our “work-site” contacts who will then post announcements, materials, etc., in their departments or verbally spread the word to their co-workers. This system will ultimately enable the UAW to reach more people with our information. If you would like to volunteer to be a contact person for your cost center number, please call Rose Van Schoick at (517) 272-5865 to register your name, cost center number and details of the best method(s) to contact you. Or, register online.
Rose VanSchoick, UAW Local 4911 Secretary Treasurer
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IN PROPOSED REPUBLICAN BUDGET CUTS
Budget Showdown 2009
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