Amalgamation – Passed

     This past Sunday, October 5, 2008, there was a Special Called meeting on the topic of Amalgamation. During the meeting, the membership presented many good questions and concerns.   

     There was a motion made, seconded, and passed.  The membership of Local 2280 approved the Amalgamation.  We will be sending a letter to our Region 1 Director Joseph Peters today asking for approval from the UAW International Executive Board for our Local 2280 to be known as UAW Amalgamated Local 2280.

    It is important to remember that the Local 2280 membership will have a voice when picking up other units.  The UAW International Constitution states that an Amalgamated Local Union representing other organized units is subject to a majority vote of the membership of the added unit and the membership of the Amalgamated Local Union.  Lastly, the additional units can be added only upon approval from the International Executive Board and our membership.