Veterans Committee
The Veterans Committee seeks members who are willing to represent the interest of all active and retired UAW veterans and their families. This committee is dedicated to advocating for the political and social concerns of Veterans. This is accomplished through leadership, guidance and education on matters of concern, such as:
- The Agent Orange Act of 1991
- The Persian Gulf Conflict
- Dependent care
- Disabilities benefits and others.
The men and women who came to the aid of our nation when they were called upon, are a valuable resource to the entire labor movement. The Veterans Committee is dedicated to advocating for the political and social needs of Veterans. If you want to build and enhance the dignity that all Veterans have earned by serving their country, the Veterans Committee encourages you to participate. Local 897 Veterans Committee shall seek to represent the interest of all active and retired UAW members who are Veterans and their families. We are dedicated to responding to the political and social needs of veterans and their families by providing leadership, guidance, and education on matters of concern to veterans.
We shall seek avenues to encourage veterans to become more active within our local union, to participate in community activities, and to support and promote those policies and goals of the UAW which will benefit veterans and their families.
We shall strive to build and enhance the confidence and dignity which all veterans are entitled to share in having served their country, as well as the price of membership and participation in their strong and Democratic Union.