Local Standing Committee Outlines, Objectives and Programs

How to Join: 

Contact the Local Union President at (309) 828-2880 or click uaw2488mail@a5.com to submit an email requesting to be appointed to a specific committee.

 

Bylaws Committee

Chairperson: 

Committee Members:  Sandra Haasis, Piet Stoutenborough Lisa Parker

 Description:  The Bylaws of each local union, with the 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.  Nevertheless, even well established locals may need to modify or amend their bylaws.  Members of this committee are responsible for reviewing submitted 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.

 

Citizenship & Legislative (CAP) Committee

Chairperson: Scott Golden 

Committee Members: Kevin Beard; Barbara Fisher; Scott Golden; Sandra Haasis; Jerry Harcharik; Kelli Harrison; Lisa Parker; Bob Thompson; Marty Whitley 

Description: 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 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 and other issues that affect working families.

CAP Committee members work on identified key issues that are adopted by convention action.

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.

Communications Committee

Chairperson: Linda Hickey 

Committee Members:Jerome King; Mark Sherman 

Description: The communications committee works on the locals newspaper the Union  Spirit and local communication projects as needed 

Community Services Committee 

Chairperson: Linda Hickey 

Committee Members: Sylvia Cooper; Barbara Fisher;   Roosevelt Goff; Brenda Morgan; Gary Nichols; Kathy Noble; Lisa Parker; Mike Young 

Description: The Community Services committee is the local unions outreach to the communities in which we live in. Whether it is participating in an charity event, helping a local non for profit organization or assisting a member in need. Committee members are there to lend a hand to those in need. 

Education Committee 

Chairperson:  

Committee Members: Jerry Harcharik; Jerome King; Mark Sherman 

Description:  This committee builds the movement through educating and training union members.  Members of this committee develop programs to meet 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 the members.  In many cases they develop programs specifically geared towards our Local and Membership. 

Activities: 

Leadership Training 

High School Labor Studies Program 

New Member Orientation 

Human and Civil Rights Committee 

Chairperson: Kevin Beard 

Committee Members: Kevin Beard; Stacy Cameron; Sylvia Cooper; Jerome King; Lisa Parker; Romeldie Rogers 

Description: 

The Human and Civil Rights Committees specific duties are described in the UAW constitution as follows – to promote fair employment practices and endeavor to eliminate discrimination affecting the welfare of individual members of the Local Union, the International Union, the labor movement and the nation.  Furthermore the job of the Local Union Human and Civil Rights committee is to assist, educate and mobilize local union members and officers against all forms of discrimination and Human Rights Violations in the workplace and community.  Your valued participation enhances the vision of our union, and Equal rights for all workers and Humans.  Among the activities the committee is currently working on include: 

- Local NAACP Scholarship 

- Voter Registration 

- Commnity Charities 

Activities: 50/50 raffle for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington-Normal, Decatur and Peoria areas 

Recreation and Conservation Committee 

Chairperson: Barb Fisher 

Committee Members: Stacy Cameron; Ron Dixon;  Barbara Fisher; Kim Goben; Sandra Haasis; Rudy Rech; Piet Stoutenborough 

Description: The Recreation and Conservation Committee is dedicated to providing quality entertainment, activities and environmental concerns.  We will try to meet your request.  Everyone is welcome to join this committee. 

Activities: Labor Day Parade; Children’s Christmas Party 

Skilled Trades Committee 

Chairperson: Ken Hutchison 

Committee Members: Mike Cappellin; Denny Chenoweth: Steve Hannel; Ken Hutchison;Don Shelby;  Jim Stubbs 

Description: This is a specifically designed committee, in our Bylaws, to represent the interests of the Skilled Trades workers at MMNA. A Skilled Tradesman has specific training to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment – robots, tooling, assembly lines and any other technical maintenance needed in today’s hi-tech manufacturing environment. In the UAW Local 2488 there are two Skilled Trades groups: General Maintenance and Tool/Die Maintenance.  A UAW Journeyman’s card is a highly sought after certification and validation of many years of training in a particular field.  This committee assists in verifying Journeyman’s applications along with working with apprentices to make sure they receive the proper training to receive their Journeyman’s card. 

Activities: 

Annual Toys for Tots Campaign 

Union Label Committee 

Chairperson: Marty Whitley 

Committee Members: John Clardy; Barry Evans; Kelli Harrison; Ken Hutchison; Jerome King;Ron Plesko  Marty Whitley; Mike Cappellin 

Description: 

Veterans Committee 

Chairperson: Steve Pople 

Committee Members: Jerry Arnold: John Clardy; Orvil Crosier; Steve Hannel; Karleta Houser; Jerome King; Dave Moore; Steve Pople; Jim Stubbs; 

Description: 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 through informing and educating members on those issues along with volunteer support activities and fundraisers: