TECH ENGINEER PAGE 1 Summer 2013
JERRY GILLESPIE, President BECKY L. ERVIN, Financial Secretary-Treasurer
UAW LOCAL 160 LEADERSHIP
28504 Lorna Warren, MI 48092
Phone: (586) 751-4474
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jerry Gillespie President
David Small Vice President
Nicole Perkins Recording Secretary
Becky L. Ervin Fin. Sec’y Treas.
Alan Reynolds Trustee Chair
Angela Bia-Shock Trustee
Sharon Fishburn Trustee
Clarence Michowski Sergeant-at-Arms
TBD Guide
Dennis J. Henry Retiree Chairman
Earl Fuller, Jr. GM Chairman
Willie Brown 3rd Party Chairman
Denise Blue Women’s Comm. Chair
RETIREE CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dennis J. Henry Chairman/Delegate
Bob Mayer Vice Chairman
Daisy Winston-Hall Financial Secretary
Donna J. Esch Recording Secretary
Anthony Serino Trustee
Norman Bradford Trustee
Paul Friedrich Trustee/Delegate
Gerald V. Rowe Guide
Fred Conlon Sergeant-at-Arms
Jim Souva Recreation Chair
Gene Tercha Election Comm. Chair
Paul Boulanger Educ. & Fair Practice
John Mayes Citizenship
Organizing & Membership
VOLUME 47 ISSUE NUMBER 1 Summer 2013
Greetings:
The summer of 2013 is here and all of the Leadership and Staff of UAW Local 160 sincerely hope that
every one of our members, both active and retired, and their families, has a safe, happy and prosperous
summer season.
Election Results
Now that the election season is over, I’d like to give strong congratulations to all the candidates who
stepped up for this Local Union and put their names on the ballot. It takes a personal commitment and
a sense of individual sacrice to take on the responsibility of representing this membership. Anyone
willing to step up to that task are winners in life already; UAW Local 160 owes you all a “Thank you
very much.”
Good-byes versus Hellos
There is a “no fun” practice, which is becoming a tradition here at General Motors, since the rst Special Attrition Package
(SAP) and now it has increased to the Salary side since bankruptcy. That is for us to have to say good-bye to great people
who we have developed successful strong working relationships with, either by retirement, career moves, or unfortunately,
even death (showing our age) is all too common a practice here at the WTC.
The only thing that makes up for all the good-byes is the opportunity to say hello to all the new faces that have joined this
great UAW membership; they are the future.
The Leadership of UAW Local 160 is on one accord; to continue to grow and increase the membership numbers on every
level, and in every classication to continue to capture the Engineering, Design, Pre-Production W
ork from around the world,
as well as Facilities Service Operations work here on our beautiful Warren Technical Center Campus Site.
The Vision is still clear and Our Future looks very Bright!
As always, Solidarity forever, for it’s the Union that makes us Strong!
Grace and Peace.
Jerry Gillespie
President
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 2 Summer 2013
I would like to thank all my Local 160
Brothers and Sisters for the great turnout
at our recent election. It is exciting to
see the membership concerned about the
important issues that face us as a Union. I
am honored that the members of District 2
have placed their trust in me to be their representative.
As we move forward, I am condent that the Shop
Committee is ready to work Unied on your behalf, seeking
job security and upholding our reputation here at Local
160. Stay healthy and happy, and BUY AMERICAN!
In Solidarity,
Shawn Lovelace
District 2 Committeeman
Brothers and Sisters,
I would like to take this opportunity to
say thank you for your vote and support in
the District #3 Committeeperson election.
It is a privilege and honor to have been
elected to represent this membership.
You’ve entrusted me with the responsibility of
representing and serving the interests of this membership;
I assure you I will conduct business with openness,
honesty and integrity over the next three years. With
this appointment, I’ve promised to be visible within
the department and to continue to be available and
approachable to hear all of your questions and concerns. I
take this elected position seriously and have pledged to do
whatever is in my power to uphold the best interests of each
department and individual within this membership.
I am grateful for your support and look forward to this
opportunity in serving you.
Fraternally yours,
Daaron Fleeger
District #3 Committeeperson
I’d like to thank everyone for your
support and giving me the opportunity
to serve you, the Union. I’d also like to
thank everyone who came out and voted,
regardless of who you supported, because a
good turn-out like we had sends a message
to management that this membership cares about the issues
at hand. I will always be forthright and never forget who I
represent: You on the oor!
Sincerely and with Solidarity,
Steve Walters
District 2 Alternate Committeeman
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I would like to thank you all for coming
out to vote. Thank you for your support.
I will continue to listen to your ideas
and concerns. I welcome any input
and suggestions. I will be making your
priorities my priorities.
I would also like to congratulate all of the other
candidates! I look forward to working with each and every
one of you.
Thank you,
Jeff Edgerly
District 3 Alternate Committeeperson
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the opportunity to serve the membership of
Local 160 as the Bargaining Chairman. I consider it an honor, and following the UAW’s founding
principles, I pledge to the membership of Local 160 that I will perform my duties with honor,
delity, and respect.
Additionally, congratulations are in order to the Shop Committee on their elections. I can
assure the membership that they will be a capable and dedicated team. Please support them in their
endeavors now and in the future.
I want to wish the membership a safe and enjoyable summer.
God bless you all in solidarity.
Earl Fuller Jr.
Chairman UAW Local 160
Earl Fuller, Jr.
Chairman GM Unit
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 3 Summer 2013
Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
Catching Up
For a little over a year I have
been Financial Secretary-Treasurer
and it has been a year lled with new
experiences and plenty of work. The
learning process has been nonstop and
with your support I will continue to
look for opportunities to improve my
service to our Union.
Financially, the Local is in good standing and this
past April the International Auditing Department spent a
week looking over our books and nances. I am pleased to
say that our International Audit Report found everything in
order and we passed successfully.
There have been several maintenance projects
going on around the Hall throughout the year. We have had
roof repairs, storm drain replacement, the hall sound system
reworked and many other small repairs. Eventually, we
will need to start looking at repairs to our parking lot and
painting of the building exterior.
Tech Engineer News
This issue of the Tech Engineer is my rst
experience as editor of our Local paper. Currently, we are
looking at ways to communicate with our membership
in a cost effective and timely manner. This edition will
be our Summer Edition and the next will be published
in September / October, the Fall edition. That means we
will publish quarterly on a trial basis to get important
information out to our active and retired membership.
Also, we will not be mailing to every member due to cost.
This issue has been printed and mailed to our retirees. An
electronic PDF document is emailed to members that are
signed up for E-Tech and one is posted to the website. If
you would like to be added to the E-Tech email list please
email to: [email protected] with the subject as
ADD E-TECH. There are a limited number of hard copies
available at the Union Hall. Should you require a hard
copy please stop by, pick one up and add your name to our
mailing list.
Website and Facebook Page
For the past year we have mostly relied on the Local
160 Website and the UAW Local 160 Facebook page to
keep the most up to date information available to our
membership. You can nd these pages at uawlocal160.
org and/or use Facebook search to nd UAW Local 160
(join the group to receive update notications). There
has been exceptionally positive feedback on the Website
and Facebook and I nd this the best method of quickly
notifying our membership about Union updates and
activities. Please email me at [email protected]
with comments or suggestions on how to make these sites
better. Improvements will continue on both pages as time
allows.
UAW Local 160 Family Picnic
Summer is about here and we will be busy planning
for the Local 160 Family Picnic. I hope to see many of you
at the K of C Park on August 11. The Shop Committee will
have tickets or you can purchase them at the Hall. The
success of the picnic is dependent on volunteer help. If you
are interested in helping out, please contact me or Kelly at
the hall and let us know. Your help is always needed and
appreciated.
Thanks and have a great summer,
Becky Ervin
Financial Secretary -Treasurer
[email protected]
Becky Ervin
Financial Sec - Treas.
UAW LOCAL 160
FAMILY PICNIC
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2013
Knights of Columbus Picnic Grounds
11541 21 Mile Road
(Just East of Old Van Dyke)
GAMES - RACES & PRIZES - FREE RIDES!
Hot Dogs – Corn – Potato Chips – Ice Cream – Pop
GIANT RAFFLE AT 4:30 P.M. - $1.00 DONATION
FUN FOR ALL!!
ADMISSION
$5.00 PER CAR – Advanced Ticket Sales
$8.00 PER CAR – At Park
Refreshment Tickets – 3 for $1.00
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LOCAL UNION OFFICE
OR SEE YOUR COMMITTEEPERSON IN PLANT.
GATES OPEN 11:00 A.M.
PARK CLOSES: 6:00 P.M.
ALL FOOD & DRINK CONCESSIONS CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M.
Jerry Gillespie, President
Becky Ervin, Financial Sec’y-Treasurer
Nancy Kelly, Recreation Chair
Dennis Henry, Retiree Chapter Chair
sds/opeiu42/word 2013 UAW Local 160 Family Picnic
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TECH ENGINEER PAGE 4 Summer 2013
Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you to everyone
that participated in the 2013 Local
160 Triennial Election; I’m looking
forward to serving our membership
for another three years and getting
to know and help educate our new
members about this great union.
Your enthusiasm, support, and
participation are much appreciated.
Stay involved and take every opportunity to be educated
about the history of this great union, and the struggles
and sacrices that were endured so that you can enjoy the
benets, programs and privileges that we have today.
FYI… as in the past, GM Unit, 3
rd
Party Unit
and General Membership meetings have been suspended
for the summer, per our bylaws. Meetings will resume in
September. For updates, event information, etc., please
visit us at uawlocal160.org or visit us on Facebook. Enjoy
your summer, and remember that safety should be our
overriding priority at home and at work. Be blessed and be
a blessing.
In Solidarity,
Nicole “Nikki” Perkins
Local 160/GM Unit
Recording Secretary
[email protected]
I thought that May was to be
the last month that I was in ofce,
but I was mistaken. It will be the
rst of July. I want to thank all
of the membership for letting me
represent you, but I feel it is time
for me to retire again and have
decided not to run for ofce
again. I was very happy to see
that 100 members turned out
for the election. Only 38 turned out for the last election.
Remember your vote counts and if we turn out, then they
have to pay attention to our needs.
Nicole Perkins
Recording Secretary
Pat Fagan
Retiree Chapter
Chairperson
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 5 Summer 2013
AUGUST 2012
CHARLES R SCHILLER Sen: 6/27/1983 PARTS FAB
SEPTEMBER 2012
MARK J ZANE Sen: 6/27/1983 DESIGN
OCTOBER 2012
LEE H TAYLOR Sen: 4/11/1969 RESEARCH
JEFFREY D ZAJKO Sen: 3/26/1990 PARTS FAB
NOVEMBER 2012
MARSHALL R HARDING Sen: 6/1/1962 DESIGN
JACK R VIRGA Sen: 1/8/1990 PARTS FAB
DECEMBER 2012
DEBORAH A DAVENPORT Sen: 8/19/1996 C C O
DAVID P VALENTE Sen: 6/17/1977 SOUTH CAMPUS
JANUARY 2013
LEONARD DICKERSON Sen: 9/12/1972 DESIGN
DANIEL D HUNTER Sen: 1/22/1991 DESIGN
PHILIP (DAVE) WEAGEL Sen: 2/1/1984 C C O
FEBRUARY 2013
JOHN M BROWN Sen: 8/25/1972 WAREHOUSE-VEC
ROBERT C SHERMAN Sen: 7/18/1983 DESIGN
APRIL 2013
GERALD A DECLERCQ Sen: 9/11/1972 SITE OPERATIONS
DENNIS G EGLE Sen: 8/1/1983 DESIGN
SLOBODAN GRBIC Sen: 3/3/1981 DESIGN
JAMES H MALMGREN JR Sen: 7/15/1985 RESEARCH
RONALD E O’SHEA Sen: 7/6/1979 SITE OPERATIONS
WILLIAM A OGILVIE Sen: 10/9/1978 SITE OPERATIONS
ERIC L PALMER Sen: 1/23/1978 RESEARCH
DONALD B PETERS Sen: 8/7/1978 DESIGN
FREDDIE M POPE Sen: 5/7/1979 DESIGN
TIMOTHY J SULKOWSKI Sen: 11/6/1972 DESIGN
MELVIN J TURNER Sen: 8/24/1971 C C O
CONRAD J WASHINGTON Sen: 6/21/1978 WAREHOUSE-VEC
JAMES R WEBBER Sen: 9/15/1969 RESEARCH
DENNIS M YAHNER Sen: 12/11/1978 DESIGN
KENNETH ZYNDA Sen: 6/13/1983 SOUTH CAMPUS
MAY 2013
TERRY J DELAMIELLEURE Sen: 4/2/1979 MANUFACTURING A
ROBERT T TORAKIS Sen: 10/29/1984 PARTS FAB
New Retirees This Issue
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 6 Summer 2013
CONDOLENCES
The Ofcers and Members of UAW Local 160 wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the families of the following Local 160
Brothers and Sisters for their recent loss.
Member Unit Sen Date Ret Date Deceased Date
FRANCIS P KELLEY DESIGN 01/07/85 11/01/00 08/17/12
STEVEN W GUTHRIE SITE OPERATIONS 04/28/78 Active 08/18/12
THOMAS A SMITH DESIGN 01/07/85 01/01/07 08/19/12
NORMAN R HILLS MCD Headquarters 09/30/63 02/01/88 08/24/12
TOM J RANDAZZO POWERTRAIN 01/08/68 09/01/90 08/24/12
PETER J MONACO POWERTRAIN 01/24/66 07/01/88 08/25/12
RINO R TREMONTI POWERTRAIN 07/18/66 07/01/90 09/01/12
CHESTER W LORENGER DIE DESIGN 05/19/52 09/01/77 09/02/12
FREDERIC A WUNSCHE MCD Headquarters 02/13/58 04/01/96 09/07/12
PETER T KRASICKY POWERTRAIN 04/01/64 01/01/87 09/11/12
STANLEY J STANONIS DESIGN 11/06/51 03/01/93 09/20/12
STEVE NAGY MCD Headquarters 02/24/53 08/01/92 09/21/12
LORETTA HEPNER POWERTRAIN 08/05/55 03/01/81 09/23/12
ROBERT E SOVA POWERTRAIN 06/20/65 10/01/84 09/26/12
ROBERT TALENTI MCD Headquarters 10/19/55 01/01/99 09/26/12
RICHARD A HARRINGTON C C O 09/03/85 08/01/97 09/27/12
WALTER C KROEGER MCD Headquarters 11/11/63 04/01/96 09/27/12
BOLESLAUS J BLAZEJEWSKI POWERTRAIN 05/31/56 05/01/86 10/01/12
RONALD W ROSIEK DESIGN 05/15/56 05/01/86 10/02/12
GEORGE A FORTON POWERTRAIN 02/01/55 06/03/85 10/03/12
ANDREW KOMINSKY MCD Headquarters 01/03/50 01/01/84 10/04/12
PETER R KOKONES MCD Headquarters 02/27/56 03/01/86 10/06/12
JERRY E CHEATHAM POWERTRAIN 03/12/68 03/01/99 10/10/12
DANNY R ROBINSON RESEARCH 01/07/85 01/01/98 10/10/12
CHESTER T SADOWSKI PARTS FAB 07/06/53 07/01/88 10/10/12
PATRICK E BURKE MCD Headquarters 01/07/85 01/01/98 10/13/12
DENNIS E CURTIS POWERTRAIN 05/18/59
07/01/87 10/13/12
CHARLIE D TURNER MCD Headquarters 01/14/63 04/01/84 10/13/12
CLIFFORD DOLINAR RESEARCH 05/20/40 02/01/80 10/16/12
SAUL FIRSTEN MCD Headquarters 06/16/52 10/01/86 10/17/12
PHILIP J MOCERI POWERTRAIN 03/06/78 02/01/93 10/18/12
GARY G FERGUSON MCD Headquarters 01/30/84 01/01/07 10/21/12
STEFANIA OLDANI DESIGN 04/03/78 03/01/93 10/22/12
DAVID F O’BRIEN SITE OPERATIONS 07/10/85 05/01/08 10/23/12
HENRY SCHULZ SITE OPERATIONS 05/10/64 01/01/83 10/24/12
JEROME P DE SHA MCD Headquarters 06/01/55 06/01/95 10/28/12
GERALD M SAELENS MCD Headquarters 07/13/81 07/01/03 10/28/12
JACK L WITHERELL POWERTRAIN 09/27/54 01/01/85 10/30/12
WILLIAM I KRENKEL POWERTRAIN 10/09/66 02/01/79 10/31/12
WILLIAM G SINCLAIR POWERTRAIN 07/14/75 06/01/88 11/03/12
JOE J TEDESCO MCD Headquarters 11/21/66 02/01/92 11/03/12
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 7 Summer 2013
Member Unit Sen Date Ret Date Deceased Date
EDWARD M WINKLER DESIGN 11/28/55 02/01/00 11/09/12
RALPH M ROMANO POWERTRAIN 09/11/55 01/01/04 11/10/12
CURTIS L REED RESEARCH 01/07/85 09/01/01 11/13/12
KURT F KRAKHOFER DESIGN 06/17/68 12/01/02 11/17/12
ROGER J TEED ENGINEERING 01/07/85 01/01/98 11/18/12
MELVIN R LOTH MCD Headquarters 01/07/85 06/01/91 11/20/12
MATTHEW MIGA MCD Headquarters 08/04/52 04/01/91 11/21/12
ANDREW B WHITESIDE MCD Headquarters 10/16/57 07/01/87 12/04/12
HOWARD L ANDERSON MCD Headquarters 02/27/84 04/01/95 12/09/12
DAVID W KUHN MCD Headquarters 08/26/85 01/01/98 12/14/12
JOSEPH R PREVICH DESIGN 09/04/84 01/01/07 12/21/12
LOUIS J SEARLES DESIGN 09/03/60 08/01/95 12/26/12
MARSHALL R HARDING DESIGN 06/01/62 11/01/12 01/06/13
HANS HOLLERBACH MCD Headquarters 09/27/65 04/01/89 01/07/13
JOHN E MARTONE ENGINEERING 03/03/69 11/01/94 01/14/13
RONALD G HANSEN MCD Headquarters 07/21/52 06/01/82 01/17/13
SAM FOUNTEAS MCD Headquarters 07/15/76 01/01/07 01/21/13
ARTHUR N KLEVE PARTS FAB 02/14/57 10/01/87 01/22/13
RON WASCHULL RESEARCH 06/24/63 07/01/04 01/22/13
JOSEPH S PARTYKA MCD Headquarters 01/01/42 08/01/75 02/01/13
TERRANCE D FOURNIER MCD Headquarters 03/14/77 11/01/06 02/08/13
JAMES H BROWN POWERTRAIN 05/27/68 08/01/00 02/09/13
HAROLD L MAAS POWERTRAIN 01/20/63 02/01/86 02/09/13
GERALD B HART MCD Headquarters 11/24/58 10/01/89 02/10/13
MICHEL A COUBARD MCD Headquarters 10/19/62 02/01/93 02/13/13
RAYMOND FLIS MCD Headquarters 11/18/54 03/01/93 02/21/13
ILARIO CIFANI MCD Headquarters 04/21/56
02/01/93 02/23/13
STANLEY L PIRHONEN POWERTRAIN 03/08/76 07/01/98 02/24/13
OMAR EL POWERTRAIN 10/05/69 01/01/01 02/26/13
THOMAS C LIEBAU MCD Headquarters 05/07/79 03/01/00 03/02/13
THOMAS B MURPHY
MANUFACTURING A
01/07/85 02/01/98 03/02/13
DENNIS J TEPER SITE OPERATIONS 06/10/85 06/01/08 03/03/13
IDA B HODGES C C O 07/05/79 08/01/09 03/09/13
ANTHONY YACOBELLI MCD Headquarters 02/20/84 02/01/89 03/10/13
ALFRED A SCHMITZ MCD Headquarters 04/02/79 01/01/91 03/13/13
JIM I HARBIN JR POWERTRAIN 01/07/85 07/01/97 03/21/13
CHARLES E BARKHOLZ POWERTRAIN 10/08/75 10/01/97 03/23/13
WARREN J STEWART RETIREE TRANSFER 04/13/53 03/01/13 03/29/13
RICHARD J DECKER PARTS FAB 07/05/55 06/01/84 04/04/13
MICHAEL L SMITH C C O 02/13/12 Active 04/14/13
WERNER W BARTH PARTS FAB 11/18/68 02/01/95 04/24/13
DUANE R STASZAK DESIGN 03/31/81 02/01/12 05/07/13
CONDOLENCES
The Ofcers and Members of UAW Local 160 wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the families of the following Local 160
Brothers and Sisters for their recent loss.
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 8 Summer 2013
What Is Ergonomics?
It is the eld of study concerned with the design of
environments, processes and products that are suitable for
safe and effective worker use.
• Making sure job demands do not exceed human
capabilities jointly agreed upon by the UAW and
GM
• Acknowledging that there is a relationship between
certain types of work (risk factors) and injury
• Attempting to eliminate risk factors to prevent and
minimize injuries
What Ergonomics Can Do…?
• Reduce Injury/Illness & Cost associated with them
• Reduce Absenteeism
• Increase Worker Comfort
• Improve Quality and Productivity
• Verify if an operation is within acceptable risk
factor limits
• Identify improvements that make work less
physically demanding
Ergonomically Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
(Commonly called CTD’s):
Is damage to body tissue caused by outside forces? Over
time, this damage interferes with a normal, healthy body.
• Cumulative: building up or increasing over a long
period of time
• Trauma: the damage of body tissues by outside
forces
• Disorder: a condition that interferes with normal
health functioning of the body
Common Ergonomic Musculoskeletal Disorders:
• Tendonitis
• Tenosynovitis
• Digital Neuritis
• Epicondylitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• De Quervain’s Disease
• Raynaud’s Phenomenon
• Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
• Low Back Pain
Areas Most Often Affected:
• Upper Extremities (Neck,
Shoulders, Arms, Wrists and
Hands)
• Lower Back
Be Safe & May God Bless,
Gary Poteete & Chris Shamoun
Chris Shamoun
I.H. Tech
Gary Poteete
Ergonomics Rep.
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 9 Summer 2013
HOPE FOR TROUBLED
FAMILIES
(FAMILIES ANONYMOUS)
Mental health and
substance abuse issues are a real
problem in today’s society. Drug
addictions don’t just take their toll
on the addict; these addictions can
have a huge impact on the addict’s
inner circle of family and friends. Sometimes family
members and loved ones become so consumed with the
addicts welfare and destructive behaviors they neglect
their own happiness and their life becomes consumed in
trying to save or better the life of their addicted loved one.
One of the hardest things in life is learning to let go and let
others take responsibility for their own choices. “Families
Anonymous” is a wonderful support group helping many
family members do just that….having the support of others
facing the same trials and tribulations, members learn to
cope and nd inner peace while dealing with what can
seem like the loss of a loved one.
One of the biggest revelations that family
members and loved ones gain through attending “Families
Anonymous” is the discovery that addiction touches all
walks of life, the pain cuts deep, and there is a ne line
between support and enabling. What some could perceive
as good intentions may actually be helping the addict
perpetuate their dependence. By providing nancial
support, transportation and shelter you could actually be
helping the addict obtain their x. However, being strong
and saying no to an addict is not easy, especially when
the addict is someone you care deeply about. Here is a
“Families Anonymous” member sharing their feelings on
their own road to sanity…
“Fear to faith: Whenever I imagine that my children
need the help that only I can give to save them from an
unfortunate situation, I have to stop. I stop everything
I am planning, and any action I’m about to propose,
stop thinking of alternatives that might work, and
stop trying to x everything. I have to break away
from the whirlpool that’s waiting to suck me down –
the whirlpools of irrationality that immerses me so
completely in another’s problems that I no longer exist
for myself. I remind myself those past occasions, when I
permitted my children to work out their own solutions,
how well they did without my interference. Sometimes
it is only fear that spurs me to action; fear that without
my help they will be incapable of solving their problems,
fear that they will make things even worse, fear that
they may ruin their lives, fear…that they no longer need
me! When I allow fear and insecurity to dominate my
thinking, I become an obstacle to my own growth and
the growth of my children. My higher power really does
guide others as well as me…”
Addicts need to understand there are consequences
for their actions, once loved ones stop enabling, addicts
are forced to face the repercussions of their poor decisions.
Whether that means losing a job, being stripped of material
possessions, going to jail, or destroying relationships with
someone they love. Hitting rock bottom may be the only
means by which an addict is compelled to wake up and
change their ways, and even then there are no guarantees.
The biggest benet through Families Anonymous
is the realization that you are not alone. In a condential
setting, families and loved ones supporting each other in
similar circumstances can nd strength and hope, while
gaining back their own sanity and sense of peace. It is a
support network where those struggling with a loved one’s
addiction can openly discuss their anxiety, apprehension,
bitterness and frustration.
Another benet is realizing that although you can’t
control another person’s behavior, you can control how
you react to it. You must take care of yourself rst, before
you can offer support to anyone else. It’s learning the 3 c’s
when thinking of our loved ones & related feelings of guilt,
shame, and pain.
I did not Cause it…..
I cannot Control it….
I cannot Cure it…..
If you would like more information or would like
to talk to someone, feel free to stop in and see us….for
more information on Families Anonymous or meetings in
your area go to: familiesanonymous.org
EAP/Work/Family Representatives
Ken Jones 586- 986-4166
Nancy Kelly 586-751-4474
Ken Jones &
Nancy Kelly
EAP/Work/Family
Representatives
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 10 Summer 2013
Hello 160,
This year’s V-CAP incentives
are being posted in the work
areas. You can also nd them
at the Local and on the 160
Facebook page. There are some
new choices like a Skilled Trades
and Veterans packages and also
a Woman’s and Sportsman’s
packages. There has never
been a more important time than now to give to the CAP
program. Organized labor and working families are under
attack like never before here in Michigan and across the
nation. Billionaires like the Koch brothers and business
are funding groups like ALEC that are looking to strip
workers’ rights and roll back regulations that keep us safe
in the workplace. The “Right to Work for Less” was forced
through a lame duck session in December and now we have
to do what we can to repeal this misleading anti-worker
law. The only way to do that is by getting Rick Snyder
out of the governor’s ofce and electing more senators and
state representatives that care about middle class working
families. The way we fund worker friendly candidates
is only through V-CAP and eventhough you might be a
contributor already, if you’re not checked off, that money
will not stay in Michigan where it is so crucially needed.
To get signed up or checked off, you can do so at the Local
or with a member of the V-CAP committee.
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Shawna Piper-Design
Ron Estrada-CCO
Ashley Scales-CCO
Nick Alexander-GA
Jonathan Gomez-GA
Jaron Garza-Mock up/VABA
Jaron Garza
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TECH ENGINEER PAGE 11 Summer 2013
Hope for Heroes and their
Families
November 20, 2012
By: Laura King
Veterans Day has since passed
and we have all given thanks to
our heroic military forces both
active and veteran. This article is
about helping and will come out as
we are preparing holiday feasts and family get-togethers.
However, helping is not just for the holidays. Make it
a part of your life. We need to provide moral, nancial
and emergency support to the troops and to their families
while serving and when returning home. There are many
organizations that raise awareness and funds for our brave
men and women.
Many of us have been philanthropic and have
given support to our troops here at home and overseas.
However, we see more and more of our men and women
come home each day, hopefully returning in the same
manner in which they left, hearty, healthy and happy.
Some do …others are not so lucky.
Some come home and adapt a bit smoother to
everyday life. Others return and have an extremely
difcult time getting back into the rhythm of daily living,
there are a myriad of reasons with to many facets to delve
into in this short article. But one thing is very much our
duty to those who gave their life and of their lives to ensure
that we get to keep ours and our freedom. We MUST
return the favor to the active, the veterans and to their
families.
Many forget the families that are behind each and
every one of our troops. The families that are left behind to
see off their loved ones, while some of us sit in comforting
thanks that we do not have to. It is so heart breaking for
a young child to see their mother or father leave for over
a year or more to keep us safe, and in reciprocity for that
parent to miss the growing their child will do in their
absence. They miss that growing forever; there is not a
rewind button for things like this, I wish there were. The
families may be the quietly forgotten, but the families
are also warriors. For everyone this massive military
occupation has been underway for over 10 years.
We as a union are a membership of individuals.
Many of us have more than one family member working
for General Motors here at UAW Local 160. Many
of you understand the harsh reality of war; there are
veterans of war among us. They may be standing right
next to you. Think…have you ever looked over and just
said…”thank you.” Helping a soldier’s family, helps
ease their burden. Anytime a family member is away it
is emotionally draining. Resilience is needed more than
you think; soldiers have to do many things to reinvent
themselves once they are home. They must face their fears,
nd meaning in struggle, and deal with tough situations
which call for many differing responses. They need
social support as well as moral support and solace when
necessary. Optimism is essential and the need for positive
role models, as well as cognitive strength and faith, is ever
present. However, knowing you have someone you can
count on for social support is the most important thing we
can supply.
Once home, soldiers must re-enter the job market.
They must be able to apply their strengths to the jobs they
desire. They must make necessary life decisions for the
future, and focus on pertinent issues. Let our soldiers and
their families know that they have many alternatives and
keep providing programs for rehabilitating in place.
Think what you are really thankful for, and then
look for something that touches your heart and try doing
something and/or donating to programs that may help
our heroic military personal and the families who gave so
much.
Here are some programs that offer assistance to our troops
and their families:
Operation Proper Exit.org (excellent ‘60 Minutes’
Segment)
Operation Homefront, a nonprot organization that
provides emergency, nancial, morale and other support to
troops and their families while they serve and when they
return home.
Homefront Heroes food, supplies, general supplies for
military and military families
Operation Kid Comfort
Operation Gratitude
Veteran’s Crisis Line. net / 1(800) 273-8255
Horses for Heroes, Veterans helping Veterans, Prog.
Director Jessica Moore (248)628-7433
Camp Desert Kids
Offer to help a family in your own community. When a
military spouse is deployed the burden is twice as much for
the ones left behind. Offer to do something like mow the
lawn, clean up the yard, or make dinner.
FIND A PROGRAM THAT YOU FEEL YOU CAN DO
AND DO IT!
Veterans
Committee
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 12 Summer 2013
ELECTION RESULTS FOR
UAW LOCAL 160
LOCAL UNION EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Jerry Gillespie – ELECTED (UNOPPOSED)
President
Robert (Bob) Brinker-505 (RUN-OFF)
Vice President
Cheryl Spiter -122
Robert (Bob) Brinker - 415
RUN-OFF ELECTION RESULTS
David E. Small -368 (RUN-OFF)
David E. Small -464 (ELECTED)
Robert E. Bethea -228
Financial Secretary-Treasurer – Becky Ervin – ELECTED (UNOPPOSED)
Beverly Weir - 490
Recording Secretary
Nicole “Nikki” Perkins - 672 (ELECTED)
Sergeant-at-Arms – Clarence Michowski – ELECTED (UNOPPOSED)
Angela Bia-Shock - 758 (ELECTED)
Trustee (3 to be elected)
Sharon Fishburn - 509 (ELECTED)
Jaron “J-roc” Garza - 455
Al Reynolds - 787 (ELECTED TRUSTEE CHAIR)
Greg Dangcil - 421
Guide – No member accepted nomination for this position
The position of Guide will treated like a vacancy & another Election held to
fill this vacancy in the near future.
UAW LOCAL 160 ELECTION COMMITTEE:
Steven Banach, Committee Bobbie Tobar, Committee
Ashley Scales, Chairperson
Barbara Dickie, Committee Erin Kelly, Committee
Jenny DeMuzzio, Committee Norman Smith, Committee
Sds/opeiu42/word/Election 2013 Executive Officers – Election Results for Tech Eng
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 13 Summer 2013
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 14 Summer 2013
UAW TECH ENGINEER
Editor: Becky L Ervin
EDITORIAL POLICY
To Our Readers: This newspaper is published by
UAW Local 160 in the interest of its membership to
further the aims and programs of your Local and to
promote the policies and programs of the International
Union, UAW. This is a vehicle that brings to you, on a
regular basis, the views and actions of the leaders you
elected so you can evaluate them. The Editor reserves
the right to edit any article and to reject all materials
submitted which are not in the best interest of the
membership. All articles should contribute positively
to the welfare of this Union and its members; we will
accept no attacks on any Union Leader or Member.
The Editor reserves the right to refuse or discontinue
any advertisement which is deemed objectionable.
Publication of advertisements in this newspaper does
not necessarily signify endorsement by UAW Local
160.
TECH ENGINEER PAGE 16 Summer 2013
Tech Engineer
UAW Local 160
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Warren, MI 48092
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UAW Local 160 - 28504 Lorna - Warren, MI 48092
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Dates to Remember
June
7 - Deadline for Daryl Henson Scholarship
11 - Nom. Close for Guide
12 - Women’s Committee Meeting - 3pm
16 - Father’s Day
17 - UAW Local 160 Golf Outing
19 - Retiree General Membership Mtg - 10am
27 - Election for Guide - Open 5am to Midnight
July
1 - Start 1st Week of GM Shutdown
4 - UAW-GM Holiday Off
8 - Start 2nd Week of GM Shutdown
17 - Retiree General Membership Mtg -10am
24 - Tech Ctr. Employee Car Show - 10am-2pm
August
11 - Local 160 Family Picnic
21 - Retiree General Membership Mtg-10am