President's Pen                     

Greetings to UAW Local 5285,

I hope everyone enjoyed their summer. It has been a very busy time for our Local. In June, I was elected as  President / Shop Chair of UAW Local 5285 . At the very first meeting after the election, I was encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response to my very first speech as your President / Shop Chair. Your support and encouragement has motivated me to stand strong, to press forward and to do my best to fulfill my new leadership role in our Local . I appreciate the confidence you have placed in me.

In August, we had a successful trip to Washington, D.C. Let me express my appreciation to all who traveled with me to represent  UAW Local 5285 in this historic event. It was an inspiring day, as we participated in the “Realize the Dream March” in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In September, we represented UAW Local 5285 in the Labor Day Parade in Charlotte. I enjoyed getting to know more of the membership during both the Washington trip and the Labor Day Parade. It was good to see the dedication of our membership in action.

Now, as we are entering the fall season, I would like to earnestly express my appreciation to the membership. The focus, dedication, and patience that you have exhibited during this difficult time of contract negotiations and extensions has been phenomenal.

I have not received any concrete communications  to share with you at this time. I assure you that when I have definite, valid information , I will share it with our membership. I am an honest and open communicator.

I would like to reassure you that I am just as determined and focused in my determination to serve you today, as I was in June when I assumed my responsibilities.  So let me encourage you to stay strong, stay focused and remain patient during this process. Keep a positive attitude!

Let me remind you of our past strengths!

UNITED WE BARGAIN! DIVIDED WE BEG!

In Solidarity,

Dan Stephens 

President / Shop Chair
  UAW Local 5285
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
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 The Mt Holly plant is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program this year.

UAW  Local 5285 has placed collection boxes in the breezeway and in the PDI break room where you can donate new, unwrapped toys from now until December 13th.

The toys will be picked up on December 14th so they can be distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the Gaston County area.



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• November  28 - 29 .... Thanksgiving Vacation  
• December 14          ... Monthly Union Meeting ..Mt Holly Union Office
  
  
     The following Standing Committees will meet after each regular monthly Union meeting
• Veterans  ...  Chair -   Billy Stephens
• Chaplaincy....  Chair -  Janice Glenn
• Education ...   Chair -   Will Davis
• Womens  ...   Chair -   Stacey Hinson 
• The Civil and Human Rights  Committee  will meet  the Thursday before each  regular monthly Union meeting . Meeting Place is in the  Cafeteria at Mt Holly Plant                                                                                                                    
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