Standing Committees
Purpose of the Committee:
The Citizenship and Legislative Committee, most often referred to as the Community Action Program (CAP), is the workplace political arm of the local union and the vital workplace political activator.
If you believe that the people we elect greatly impact the political climate for working families and you want your voice heard, then this is the committee to join. CAP committee members work on identified key issues adopted by convention action.
This agenda includes:
- Protecting worker rights
- Fair trade
- New initiatives for working families
- Health and safety
- Other issues that affect working families
These issues are given priority based on, among other things, urgency and geography. We support candidates who support and fight for working people. The CAP committee assists in voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, dollar drives, letter writing campaigns, and publicizing the issues and positions of public officials. This is the committee for hands-on political experience that allows you to grow and learn and take part in the legislative process.
PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE
The Civil and Human Rights Committee is an essential guardian of the “No Discrimination” policy of our union. Members of this committee fulfill the local union’s commitment to assure members full rights regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.
The committee informs members of steps and procedures, including filing complaints and hearings, whenever a member or members believe their rights have been violated, either by management or other union members. The committee works toward the elimination of discrimination in the workplace, the community and the nation.
Members of this committee have the opportunity to keep the local union moving forward toward the fulfillment of our UAW commitment on the civil rights front.
This committee needs members who feel a moral obligation to speak out on the issues of intolerance, injustice and bigotry and to rebuke any person or group that expresses such activity.
Purpose of Committee:
The Communications Committee serves the Membership by editing content for newsletters, working with a Union Print Shop to have them printed and mailed, developing and maintaining our website, and heading up any mass communication to the Membership. This Committee also researches and puts together historical information about our Local Union.
If you enjoy writing, print design, web design, or like to have your hand in something creative, this Committee would be one you should checkout. The Communications Committee is always looking for help with content for newsletters. If you'd like to try your hand at writing something that will be mailed out to thousands of our Members, both active and retired, this Committee is your opportunity!
Email the Constitution and Bylaws Committee - uawlocal865bylaws@gmail.com
March - Women's History Month is an annual celebration honoring the contributions of women to American history, culture and society. Women's History Month is observed annually during March to coincide with the International Women's Day on March 8th. Women's History Month grew out of a Women's History Week celebrated in Sonoma County, California, in 1978.
Quotes from Women Leaders.
"What i want young women and girls to know is: You are powerful and your voice matters." - Vice President Kamala Harris
"If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou
"Women in leadership roles can help restore balance and wholeness to our communities." - Wilma Mankiller
"If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader." - Dolly Parton
"The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of woman who are valued." - Michelle Obama