Union Awarenes Classes Help New Members

Members have found these classes very helpful to understand the union and its relation to employers. For a list of upcoming Union Awareness Classes, see the January Toledo Union Journal.

Region 2B Leaders Study 2015 Political Picture At meeting

Director Ken Lortz congratulated activists on their efforts during the recent elections. "I want to commend you for a job extremely well done," he said, noting their efforts at calling Ohioans before the elections.

The Local 12 and Jeep Retiree Chapters held their annual Christmas luncheon at Cambridge Hall today, with more than 550 retirees and guests attending.

The retiree chapters made donations to the Local 12 Assistance Program, Old Newsboys, United Way, Toledo Seagate Foodbank, and sponsored two families for the Red Cross.

Local, State, National Representives Rally For Toledo-Built Jeep

Local 12 members were joined by city, county, state, and national officials on Oct. 20 at a rally at local 12 hall to make sure Chrysler officials take note: Keeping production of the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo is our top priority

Jeep Rally Set For November 25th City Council Meeting

Jeep unit members meet with local 12 President Bruce Baumhower, Fin.Sec. Treas. Paul Rickman, and retiree Roy Adams to plan and coordinate a rally at One Government Center.

Jeep members rally to support land purchase for possible Wrangler factory expansion

Local 12 President Bruce Baumhower talks to Jeep members and others during a rally today to encourage Toledo City Council members to authorize the Mayor to complete the purchase of the old Textile Leather factory site.

UAW, IBEW, and other area unions protesting the low wages and benefits packages Walmart employees receive

Rallying at Local 12 Hall, officials from the UAW, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and the U.S. House and Senate all pledged that keeping production of the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo is their highest priority.

Border Battle Draws Fans of Michigan, Ohio State, To Local 12 for Fun, Food, Football

The union activists staged a one hour protest rally on McCord Road in front of the Spring Meadows Walmart location to call attention to employees' efforts to gain better wages and worker rights on the job.