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UP COMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
- WHITE SHIRT DAY-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
White Shirt Day was first celebrated on Feb. 11, 1948 based on a suggestion from Local 598 member Bert Christenson. He wanted a way to honor the men and women who participated in the 1937 sitdown strike, which gained the UAW recognition as the sole bargaining agent for GM workers. White shirts are worn to work on the anniversary of the end of the strike each year. This action was intended to send a message to management that "blue collar" workers had earned the right to the same respect as their management counterparts. Although originally a celebration of GM workers, the birth of the UAW has improved all workers' lives. We encourage all UAW members to begin celebrating this important UAW anniversary. The rules in 1948 were simple and apply equally well to any workplace today.
REMEMBER TO WEAR WHITE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH.
- HUNTERS!
On Saturday, February 13th the Lime City Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited will be holding a banquet at Local 2209. Social hour begins at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm, menu-Roasted Pork Loin, Green beans, potatoes, salad and dessert. For more information go to: www.whitetailsunlimited.com
- VALENTINE BASKETS
With February 14th fast approaching here is an opportunity to purchase a ticket to win a beautiful basket for your sweetheart (male or female). Women’s’ Committee members will have tickets and they will be sitting in the atrium on Monday, February 8 & Tuesday February 9th.
- “WILD GAME FEED/SOLIDARITY DANCE”
Once again the Recreation/Conservation Committee is sponsoring the 5th annual “Wild Game Feed & Solidarity Dance” on Saturday, March 20th starting at 5:00 pm. Many of the UAW Local 2209 hunters and fisherman bring in their catch and the Recreation/Conservation chefs make a fine presentation for the members to enjoy. If you prefer to prepare your own dish just bring it that evening. There will be other food besides wild game and fish. There will be drinks and entertainment. Purchase your $5.00 ticket prior to March 20th and you could win $100 (only tickets purchased by 3/19 are eligible for the $100 drawing). Tickets are $6.00 at the door. If you have any questions call the hall at (260)672-2209.
- FREE TAX PREPARATION
Be sure to look for the bright yellow EITC Tax flier. If you made less than $39,000 in 2009 you would be eligible for free tax preparation. This bulletin also includes earned income information. If you have any questions call the union hall at (260) 672-2209. (See back of this flier for free tax filing site locations.
Op/dkw Bulletin Approved by_____2/5/10
rwdsu Orval Plumlee-President
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