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UAW donates $500,000 to help earthquake victims in Haiti |
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 10:00 |
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The UAW has donated $500,000 to the William J. Clinton Foundation to help victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12.
"The people of Haiti desperately need food, water, medical care and hope," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said. "The women and men of the UAW stand with thousands of other organizations and ordinary citizens in their desire to help the Haitian people meet their basic human needs."
Former President Clinton, the U.N.'s special envoy to Haiti, said Haiti needs our short-term and long-term support.
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UAW casino workers ratify historic agreement |
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Friday, 29 January 2010 22:48 |
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NORWICH, Conn. — Members of UAW at Foxwoods, Local 2121 have ratified the first union contract under tribal law in the nation with 75% voting in favor. Just over 1,400 of the 2,500 dealers at Foxwoods and MGM Grand voted Friday for the groundbreaking two-year agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise d/b/a Foxwoods Resort. “We worked hard to get dealers a fair contract,” said Yan Mei Shi, a 6 ½ year dealer. “Dealers deserve job stability and fair treatment on the job, and this agreement is a great advancement.”
Elizabeth Bunn, UAW secretary-treasurer said, “Dealers across the country have been watching this process and we are confident that this agreement will serve as an inspiration to them. We look forward to working with the dealers at Foxwoods and MGM and dealers at other tribal casinos interested in improving their working conditions through a collective voice on the job.”
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