MTP'er Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) From UAW President, Rory Gamble Sisters and Brothers, I want to address some of the comments and questions I’ve been hearing over the past few days concerning testing for the COVID-19 virus. Last week, UAW International staff members in Michigan received COVID-19 testing as part of a Beaumont Health research project. I have heard some pretty strong comments from members concerning our staff having access to the testing. I want to address this quickly and directly. The UAW, just like the companies, is an employer. And just like the companies, we are responsible for our employees’ health and safety while they are in the workplace. The International staff has had two confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the nature of their jobs requires that they travel to multiple member locations and worksites. In addition, since we are participating in testing, we signed up to be part of this research project (the largest national serological testing study) to help researchers answer the many questions surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and potentially help those infected. Staff received both the nasal swab and serological tests. We must lead by example in this unprecedented situation. We have made it crystal clear to the companies that the health and safety of our members must be the top priority as we plan for the restart of our economy. In terms of testing, I have said to all of our employers that we expect a commitment from them for full testing as soon as it is possible. Until then, we expect as much testing as is possible to be conducted. Ask yourself, can we demand testing and adherence to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) standards from companies if we don’t comply ourselves? I know emotions are running high right now and there is a lot of misinformation in the media and on social channels about this virus and about testing. But we must remain steadfast and consistent in our position and our actions as an organization. And I can promise you that along with the entire International Executive Board, I am doing everything in my power to protect our entire UAW family. Thank you. In Solidarity, Rory L. Gamble I CALL BULLSHIT!! Research my AZZ!! QQ Rory, YOU HAVEN'T HAD ANYONE ONE DIE FROM YOUR PLACE OF WORK!! WE HAVE. THE HAVE AND THE HAVE NOTS!!! Edited May 12, 2020 by MTP'er 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decker Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Dam MTP`er you hit that Rory smack on his full of bullshit head. No testing of rank and file but Rory`s employee`s (???) that the rank and file pay get tested. Damm it FBI put a mask on and walk these lying bullshit artists thieves down the green mile.... come on what you waiting for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTP'er Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Here's a link to ask questions ttps://uaw.org/coronavirus/#contact Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTP'er Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Just trying to be well informed. And trying to keep my fellow UAW have nots informed. The Mocking Jay. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmccap Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Quote The UAW, just like the companies, is an employer. Am I misunderstanding this? I thought we were the UAW? Now we are just the sheep that pay them to have our jobs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal50 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 " The UAW, just like the companies, is an employer. " Who do they employ on their own dime and not dues from members? They are employed by the employees / all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600'sOldWatchDog Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 If someone violates the 6 foot rule, is that a near m8ss? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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