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UAW Local 1111 comprises of the following committees. Click the links below to read about the functions of some of the committees:
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Community Service Committee - Diana Davis |
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C.A.P. Committee - Chrystal Elliott |
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Education Committee - Sean Monaghan |
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Civil Rights Committee - Sheryl Johnson |
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Constitution and By-Laws Committee - John Fippen |
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Conservation and Recreation Committee - Tamara Davis |
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Excuse Committee - Shelly Harter |
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Election Committee - Pat Duda |
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Veterans Committee - Earl Jefferies |
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Women's Committee - Tamara Davis |
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Retiree's Committee - Don Newcomb |
Members: Diana Davis, Art Adams, Becky DeSantis, Jeff Adams, Tamara Davis, Sam DeSantis, John Fippen
The Community Services Committee performs the important task of getting help for members and their families in time of need. If being there to assist when an emergency, natural disaster, or even just hard times strike is something you feel strongly about, then this is the committee to give your time and effort to. Some examples of community service activities include:
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Hurricane relief |
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Organ donor awareness |
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Food drives |
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Blood drives |
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Support for laid off workers |
The Community Services Committee works through public and private organizations to assure that members faced with problems in emergency situations get relief when needed.
Generally, strike insurance benefits are handled by this committee when local union are forced to demonstrate their economic strength, This committee serves as the local’s link with the community as we all work together to help those in need.
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Members: Chrystal Elliott
The Citizenship and Legislative Committee, most often referred to as the Community Action Program (CAP), is the worksite political-legislative arm of the local union and is 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:
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Protecting worker rights |
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Fair trade |
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New initiatives for working families |
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Health and safety |
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And 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 our trade union agenda. 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 legislatively implementing our labor and social agenda.
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Members: Sean Monaghan, Liaison-Sam DeSantis
Building the power of the movement through education and training union members is the responsibility of the Education Committee. Members of this committee determine the needs of the membership and provide classes, material and information based on these needs. In many subject areas “on the shelf” programs exist that can be delivered to your members. Materials are developed on such issues as:
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New member orientation |
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Grievance handling |
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Leaders in action |
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Union involvement |
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Planning |
Programs can be developed on topics of interest. If you are committed to providing education that informs, develops skills and motivates our leadership and members, this is the committee for you.
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FROM YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE: We must think of Life as a journey. Let us think of ways
in which we can make the journey Let us remember that
life’s journey is good. Happy Holidays! Sheryl Johnson,
Chairperson |
Members: Sheryl Johnson, John Kiel
The Civil 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, sexual orientation or handicap.
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.
What
do you know about civil rights history?
(Click to read the Microsoft
Word document.)
Written by:
Sheryl Johnson,
Civil Rights Chairperson
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Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Members: John Fippen
The bylaws of each local union, with the UAW Constitution, set out the rules by which the local operates. In a new local, the work of this committee sets the stage for how the local will function. But, even well-established locals may need to modify or amend their bylaws.
Members of this committee are responsible for submitting original and/or amended bylaws provisions to the local union membership for discussion and approval. This committee monitors the required local union bylaws amendment procedure to ensure compliance with the current bylaws and constitutional provisions.
Once the amended bylaws provision(s) has been approved by the local union membership, this committee monitors the process to ensure that the amendment is immediately submitted to the International Executive Board pursuant to Article 37, Section 3 of the Constitution. Join this committee to strengthen your local union’s bylaws and structure.
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Conservation and Recreation Committee
Members: Becky DeSantis, Sam DeSantis, Brenda Smith, Tamara Davis
This committee provides a variety of opportunities that fall into two categories. Recreation, which includes leisure time activities, and Conservation, which includes environmental concerns.
It has been proven that in today’s busy work environment people need to combat stress with quality family and individual leisure time activities. If you enjoy organizing events such as bowling leagues, hunting trips, sporting events, team sport competition and the like, then the Conservation and Recreation Committee could be your committee of choice.
This committee is also an avenue to explore if clean air, clean water, developing parks and other environmental concerns are of interest to you. The Conservation and Recreation Committee challenges are not limited to your neighborhood or state, but are as widespread as national and global issues that affect us all.
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Members: Shelly Harter, Jaretta O’Haver, Greg Hier, Donna Wheat, Frank Bridgewater
UAW Local 1111 Bylaw Article XIV, Section 2 (b) The Excuse Committee shall consist of five (5) members to investigate, examine, rule and obtain records of absenteeism and report to the membership at the next monthly meeting. A member of the Excuse Committee shall not hold two (2) elective offices. The Committee shall cover all activities of absenteeism pertaining to local business and representation at any level.
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Members: Pat Duda, John Kiel, Blaine Smith, Diana Davis
UAW Local 1111
Bylaw Article VII
Section 9 (c)
The Election Committee shall consist of five (5) members, elected at the regular membership meeting prior to the nominations held tri-annually. All Election Committee members, participating in an election will be paid all lost time incurred at their regular rate of pay, not to exceed three (3) days, and will be paid actual lost time away from work. No additional pay shall be given except for the Chairman, who shall be allotted four (4) days.
Section 10 (a)
The Election Committee shall have complete charge of the election. The Election Chairperson shall have access to check-off lists of all members not in good standing for all elections. He shall be responsible only to the membership of the Local Union. The Election Committee shall be governed by the International Constitution, the Local By-Laws and the instructions of the membership.
Section 10 (b)
The Election Committee shall meet with the By-Laws Committee prior to all elections. The By-Laws Committee shall inform and instruct the Election Board on all pertinent laws governing elections.
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Members: Earl Jeffries, Dan Ballard, David Sims, Nick Duda, Pat Duda, Becky DeSantis
The Veterans Committee seeks members who are willing to represent the interest of all active and retired UAW veterans and their families. This committee is dedicated to advocating for the political and social concerns of Veterans. This is accomplished thorough leadership, guidance and education on matters of concern, such as:
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The Agent Orange Act of 1991 |
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The Persian Gulf Conflict |
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Dependent care |
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Disabilities |
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Benefits and others |
The men and women, who came to the aid of our nation when they were called upon, are a valuable resource to the entire labor movement. If you want to build and enhance the dignity that all Veterans have earned by serving their country, the Veterans Committee encourages you to participate.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
ANYONE
who has a relative serving his/her country
overseas, please give:
Soldier Name
Mailing Address
Picture if possible
YOUR name, dept # and shift
To:
Nick Duda – Pipefitter, 2nd shift, Area 3
Becky DeSantis, Retired
Pat Duda, Retired
*** We can’t send them packages to cheer them up if we don’t know who they are***
Boxes will be shipped to 7 soldiers in March.
Click the photos below to view a larger version.
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NOT PICTURED:
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Penny Zamora
Husband: Martin Zamora, Dept. 89 -
Ssg. James Grady
Father-in-Law Duke Daksiewicz - SFG Jeff Bradley
Brthr-in-Law Terry Chandler - SGT. John M. Smith
Brother: Chris Smith, Pipefitter - SGT. Tommy Gray III
Aunt: Christine Wade - HN Christopher A. Robinson
Father: Doug Anderson - SGT. Michael L. Blankenship
Bill/Mary Hudnall-Retirees - TSGT. Gino Grisby
Sister-in-Law: Cynthia Grisby - Dan Schluttenhoser
Father-in-Law: Mike Brown - Staff SGT. Kris Biddle
Brother: Brian Biddle
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Members: Brenda Smith, Tamara Davis
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE @ 9:30AM PRIOR TO THE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS IN THE UNION LIBRARY
The Women’s Committee work to further the gains of women in the workplace as well as society. This committee informs and educates to broaden the scope of traditional women’s roles. The sisters and brothers on the Women’s Committee encourage women to become active in local, national and community causes and programs. If you are interested in issues and topics such as:
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Legislative action |
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Initiatives for work and family |
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Women in politics |
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Pay equity and the like |
Then your involvement in this committee will support and encourage the women in your local and thereby, everywhere.
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Members: Don Newcomb - Chair, Jerry Keith - Vice Chair, Brenda Smith - Recording Secretary, Walter Plymate - Treasurer, Percil King – Sgt at Arms
Local 1111 Retirees meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 A.M. for their Luncheon and meeting at the union hall at 431 S. Shortridge Rd., Indianapolis In 46219.
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