 The leadership of Local 897 is committed to improve working conditions; to create a uniform system of higher wages and a better quality of work life; to protect the interests of all union brothers and sisters; to unite in one organization, regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, or political affiliation; to unite in solidarity to keep our Local Union strong; and to educate, train, and to continuously improve the quality of life for its members. We have 800+ active members and over 4000 retirees all over the country that we represent at Buffalo Stamping Plant.
 Presidents Report by Charlie Gangarossa - 06.01.2009... .Attend Your Union Meetings!!! As the world keeps changing around us, so do the day to day decisions we make, whether at home or in our workplace they are getting more difficult, it seems that things are not getting any better regardless of what we decide to do.
Benefits Report by Pat Gavin 06.01.2009 ...Retiree and Surviving Spouses Union Dues Check Off Card In the recent Modifications of the 2007 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the National Bargaining Team which included our own President/ Chairman,
BJ’s Wholesale Club - 06.01.2009 - BJ’s Wholesale Club has continued their discount membership to Local 897 members...
ESSP Report by Jackie Masterson 06.01.2009 ... Christmas and the Holidays are, for most of us, a time to laugh, a time to relax, and yes, far too often, a time to eat way more than we should! Now, it’s back to reality!
Senate Oks Rep. Hilda Solis As New U.S. Labor Secretar- 06.01.2009... Hilda L. Solis, a supporter of labor’s number one legislative priority this year, was confirmed by the Senate Feb. 25 as Secretary of Labor
UAW Region 9 & 9A New York State CAP 06.01.2009... The welcoming remarks were given by Sam Williams, New York State Region 9 CAP Director and Beverly Brakeman, Region 9A CAP Director.
Darien Lake Fun Days Saturday, June 13, or Sunday June 14, 2009... The Recreation Committee will be selling tickets on Friday June 5, and Thursday June 11, 2009 from 7:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. at the Union Hall. The price for admission...
Discount Tickets for the Erie County Fair - 06.01.2009... The Recreation Committee has arranged discount admission and ride tickets for the Erie County Fair
Dreamers: The friendship of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Walter Reuther UAW President Walter Reuther saw civil rights as a moral issue important to the continued success of American democracy and U.S. labor and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed the support of labor unions would be an important factor in winning the fight minorities faced. As a result, their philosophies spawned a close friendship between the two.
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