Now more than ever it is important to be aware of the legislative issues which are being written and voted on by our local, state, and national legislatures; legislatures whom we elect. These people greatly impact the political climate for working families both here and around the world. 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. For more on what CAP is and what it does click here!
 The UAW Community Action Program 2008 Legislative Conference was held in Washington, DC, from February 3-6. Your conference delegates attended informational forums, listened to speakers, and discussed our working family issues. We also made a trip to Capitol Hill to lobby and discuss our issues with U.S. Congresspersons and Senators. Click here for highlights of the UAW Legislative Conference.
Do you ever wonder how your Representatives voted on issues that affect working families? Click here and find out!
 UAW Priority Legislative Issues for 2008
From the UAW:
UAW International Executive Board takes 'no endorsement' position in presidential primaries (12-19-07)
UAW Region 8 webmaster John Davis' article on the importance of supporting working class issues in the 2008 election season
Other Legislative News:
Michigan, automakers ask feds for control of car research program
(The Detroit News 5-03-08)
Fuel rule costs hit Detroit 3
(The Detroit Free Press 4-24-08)
Top union leader shot dead in Honduras
(Reuters 4-24-08)
Unions Helping Close Equal Pay Gap
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel 4-20-08)
Why we need a war on greed
(The Huffington Post 12-07-07)
Priority Legislative Issues
AT ISSUE:
• Marshall Plan for U.S. Automotive Industry
• Reform Bankruptcy Laws
• Thailand Free Trade Deal
• Pension Legislation
• Tax Fairness
• Extension of the Voting Rights Act
• Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
CAP COMMITTEE NEWS
Capitol Watch Database
In an effort to help keep everyone informed of the issues facing working families today, we would like to invite everyone who is interested in receiving legislative alerts and timely information regarding the issues in Washington facing us today to join our Capitol Watch e-mail database. We will send you the most current information on what is happening and what you can do to help, including direct links to your Congressional Representatives. You will also be able to e-mail us questions you may have regarding the issues and we will do our best to answer them for you. Please e-mail us if you are interested and include your name, e-mail address, city, state, and zip code. Your information will be kept confidential and you have the option of removing yourself from the list at any time.
Our CAP Committee Members Are:
Kris Lundberg - Chairperson ................... 2nd Shift, Plant 51
Natalie Harley ......................................... Jobs Bank
Diane Hilliard ...........................................2nd Shift, Plant 51
Tim Lee .................................................. 1st Shift, Plant 51
Rick Kern ............................................... 1st Shift, Plant 50
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Links:
• Region 8 CAP Department
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