UAW 862 OnLine

07/25/2024

862 Live! Update w/ Meredith and Patty. Video editing by Evan James “EJ” Buyk.

07/25/2024

Arrangements for UAW Region 8 Assistant Director George Palmer, Jr's Dad.

Arrangements for Local 862 member and Father of Region 8 AD George Palmer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

07/24/2024

Our condolences go out to George Palmer, Jr and Evan Palmer on the loss of their father and grandfather, respectively.

07/23/2024

Local 862 Picnic!

07/20/2024

Make sure you really understand what this is all about.

Corporate backers of the Trump campaign have tipped their hand. In “Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project,” the Heritage Foundation unveiled its 900-page wish list for a new Trump presidency and a compliant Supreme Court. Trump’s victory last time was a surprise, and many corporate typ...

07/19/2024

We are our brother's (and sister's) keeper. This is a story of brotherhood and a lesson on how we should treat each other.

"I’m not sorry for the long post lol. Please read it’s worth it!
So with the sudden news that happened today with the company doing what they do best. Now feels like a perfect time to share a positive story about a KTP brother showing solidarity. About a month or two ago I was heading home after work. It had been a very long and stressful day add on top of that it was late. I had just went through the tunnel right before the east end bridge heading towards Indiana. Something flies off from under 2 cars ahead of me. Keep in mind we’re doing 70-75mph. The car in front of me swerves and misses it but by the time they swerve and I see whatever this object is it’s too late. It flies up under my car and I can hear it hit underneath. Then next thing I know I run over it with my drivers back tire. It causes me to have a flat tire. So I pull over on the side of the highway. The shoulder is super tight and over the edge of the side barrier is the river. I hadn’t even made it to the bridge but I was close enough to be over the river on my side I guess. I can’t drive it any farther because it’s so flat it’s on the rim. I call my insurance to get roadside assistance. They tell me it’s going to be $300 for a tow and it’s going to be a hour till they get there. Yes I have a spare but nobody is changing lanes so they are going so fast past me that my car is shaking. I have no choice but to wait for the tow. Again people are speeding past me not bothering to slow down or change lanes. Next thing I know this Ford SUV pulls up behind me. This guy gets out and I notice it’s Kevin Fischer aka “Fish” who works on IPF A crew. He comes up and asks me what happened. After I tell him the story and that I’m waiting for a tow. He said he was on his way home and just so happened to see me get out of my car one of the million times and crossed the bridge got off the first exit got back on crossed the bridge again and stopped to see if I was ok. After I told him about the price and the wait of the tow he said no we can change this tire together and get you home. I’m telling him the whole time we’re changing the tire he doesn’t have to stay I can finish it now that the cars jacked up and it’s dangerous. He said brother if we were to get hit by another car at least neither of us will be alone and we’re together as brothers. He helps me get my tire changed. The spare was low on air of course and I had a portable air pump. It airs up part of the way and then dies. He tells me that he just lives a mile or two off the first exit and he’s going to have me follow him to his house to finish airing it up and he won’t take no for an answer because he doesn’t want me driving on that low of a spare. Even though I just live maybe 10 minutes away. So he gets my tire aired the rest of the way. My point is he didn’t have to stop and help. I’m sure he was tired like the rest of us are after working late into the day and dealing with the heat. So he could've easily thought I’m sure Jaggers is ok and went home and probably had dinner on time and rested. Instead my union brother passes by me and goes across the toll bridge gets back on the highway to cross the tolls again and stops to help me. I offered him gas money, i offered to pay for his toll fees etc. He refused to take a penny. He said not only was it the right thing to do but he said he doesn’t just believe in solidarity between those walls but outside of Ford too. He said we should be more willing to help each other out even when it’s not at work or when it doesn’t benefit us. I’ll always be grateful and indebted to him for his help, sacrifice and solidarity. When I say I love my union brother and that I’d do anything for him I mean it. So yeah today kind of sucked because of that announcement. But because of union brothers and sisters like him the company will never steal my joy working with people like him. I told Kevin a while back I was going to post about it on Facebook and he said that I didn’t have to of course and that he appreciated the thought. But when things like today happen union brothers and sisters like him need to be talked about and bragged on and shown love. So the newer members can see what solidarity is about! Kevin I appreciate you brother more than you know. Thank you to all of you who play a part in my life each day. I’m grateful to be a part of UAW KTP. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
In Solidarity,
Brad Jaggers"

Brad Jaggers is a full time Committeeman, A-crew

07/18/2024

The crowd is growing! There were some more new faces in the crowd. This retirees group is the best. We get so many comments about the size of our crowds. Come and join us! Special thanks to the Rec committee for our burgers and dogs. Our great group of young workers and volunteers, make these meetings the best in the UAW.

07/17/2024

July/August Online Magazine 2024. Available at all in-plant newsstands and both Union Halls.

07/17/2024

Wear your Red Shirt on Wednesday!

07/13/2024

John Thomas Davis....The man, the myth, the legend! 📷 John, this is dedicated to everything you have done for every Union member. We admire you. We appreciate you. We love you!
~video by Ron Hargrove

07/12/2024

Union members were united for the Day of Action at Monument Chemical Strike, supporting the members of UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Service Technicians and IBEW Local 369 Workers Unite. Local 862 Rec Committee prepared a lunch of grilled hamburgers for the strikers. Thank you to all who were able to come out. Please support these brothers and sisters as they fight for a fair and equitable contract! ~photos by Vanda Moore and Donna Totten

07/11/2024

Support is needed for the Day of Action for the striking union members at Monument Chemicals in Brandenburg this Friday July 12 @ noon. We will meet at the UAW Local 862 Hall on 3000 Fren Valley Rd. at 10:30 AM and leave by carpooling to Brandenburg. Let's have a good showing of members.

07/11/2024

Come out and wear your RED!

JOIN UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Service Technicians and IBEW Local 369 Workers Unite for a DAY OF ACTION, this Friday at 12 NOON at Monument Chemical 2450 Olin Rd. Brandenburg, KY 40108.

Facebook event link is below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/ZcHhNNrnysFLRjNd/?mibextid=9VsGKo

07/08/2024

Project 2025 wants to dismantle workers’ rights to organize via unions and proposes that employees instead be provided a less powerful alternative called “employee involvement organizations.”

This article explores three specific ways that Project 2025, if implemented, will impact American workplaces.

07/08/2024

***ATTENTION***
No July membership meeting

07/08/2024

07/08/2024

While the Louisville Assembly Plant is still on vacation, we would like to welcome back the employees of the Kentucky Truck Plant! We hope you enjoyed your time off. Work safe!

07/06/2024

The purpose of this month is to empower and uplift communities that are underrepresented with their mental health while eradicating stigma.

07/04/2024

07/04/2024

A message from UAW Region 8

07/03/2024

MLPA Conference at the Pat Greathouse Center

07/03/2024

***ATTENTION***
Open gym today, Wednesday July 3rd, at the LAP hall. The gym will be open from 11am - 1pm for any member that wants to shoot around.

07/03/2024

https://www.wlky.com/article/american-red-cross-blood-drive-donor-shortage/61490726

The American Red Cross is hosting its fifth annual 'Stars and Stripes' blood drive during a blood shortage.

07/01/2024

Open gym, Tuesday July 2nd, for any member wanting to play basketball. The Gettelfinger Hall at 3000 Fern Valley Road will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Parking in rear.

06/29/2024

"Anybody can be an educator. We have 43 members on the Education Committee out of 100 members. I encourage members to join their Local Education Committee. Their comfort zone will expand. Becoming an educator is the most important thing we can do as unionists. The Education Committee helps solve a lot of problems at work and in our membership."

—Jean DuChemin, VP, UAW Local 1753, UAW Region 1-D



UAW International Education Department