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UAW, Continued from page 5 President for seven years. Christmas.
“My favorite part is the fact you They are currently working on
bution warehouse in Van Buren can make a difference in so many their Stuff the Bronco program
Township.” people's lives everyday. It gives you a where they pack a Bronco with
“You’ve got two people up here good feeling knowing the decisions school supplies. Donations includ-
that have stood on the picket line you make affect others' livelihood. ing: backpacks, pencils, pens, paper,
with striking UAW members,” said That's what we’re here for. That’s rules, erasers, folders, or other
Fain, in reference to V.P. Harris and what UAW stands for. To uplift stan- school supplies would be appreci-
Walz. dards of living conditions of the ated.
During the 2019 national UAW working class. You can't get a better If you’d like to get involved or sup-
strike against GM, V.P. Harris walked reason than that,” said Walker. port the UAW Local 900, they collect
the picket line. During the 2023 Walker has been with Ford for 34 eyeglasses for Lions Club, Cell
Stand Up Strike, Walz was standing years and 29 years as an elected Phones for Soldiers with the Wayne
on the picket line too. UAW representative. Police Department, or you can drop
“They’re very personable, and “We’re glad to be a part of the off gently used clothing that they
know what the average person needs. community. We live here, we work share with Veteran’s Haven or Light-
We’re fortunate to have someone we here, we do everything here. We’re house Church. Local 900 is also col-
can communicate with,” said Walker. loyal. If you need us, just call. We’ll lecting prom dresses.
“The V.P. she picked seems like an be right there with you,” said Walker. UAW Local 900 is located at
everyday guy. If you didn’t know he UAW Local 900 has hosted and 38200 Michigan Ave in Wayne.
was from Minnesota, you would participated in events such as: Red For more information about UAW
think he was from right here in Cross blood drives, food drives, food Local 900 or upcoming events, you
Wayne.” banks, coat drives, back-to-school can find them on Facebook by
Walz is also a proud union mem- Vice President Harris drive with Hill Crest Bible Church, searching “UAW Local 900” or call
ber. Company, General Motors, and Stel- Adopt an Angel with Wayne-Westland (734) 721-2530.
“I couldn’t be prouder to be on lantis). Goodfellows, Trunk-or-Treat, Stuff “The bottom line about UAW is
this ticket and couldn’t be prouder “They realize a lot of things hap- the Bronco, Stuff the Bus, and much even if you’re not a member of a
to stand with UAW,” said Governor pened here in the past year. We were more. union, you better thank unions. So
Walz. under negotiation. Ground zero for The Local 900 recently had a golf I’m here to say thank you. Thank
UAW Local 900 was the first Ford the strike. They are definitely repre- outing for veterans, Slow Roll in the you to the sisters and brothers of
plant to go on strike last fall during senting UAW. We’re doing a lot of pos- community, and is already planning UAW for all you are and all we will do
the UAW's nearly seven weeks strike itive things in Wayne,” said Walker. their Adopt an Angel program to sup- over these next 89 days,” said V.P.
against the “Big Three” (Ford Motor Walker has been UAW Local 900 port less fortunate families for Harris.

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