35th Constitutional Convention |
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June 14, 2010 Convention begins at 10 am |
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Speeches from 35th Constitutional Convention
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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka's speech to the 35th UAW Constitutional Convention 
Rep. Betty Sutton vows to continue fight against unfair trade 
United Farm Workers 
International Metalworkers’ Federation, Color presentation along with the United States, Canadian and Puerto Rico anthems |
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Govenor Jennifer Granholm more... |
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Introductions of committees. Resolution, Credential, Rules and Constitution. Our very own Yvette Thompson Gordon who was appointed to the Constitution committee. |
| Introduction of directors given by Elizabeth Bunn, International Financial Secretary |  |
- other awards and speakers throughout the day:
- Social Justice Award- Congressman John Lewis
- speaker- Congressman John Dingell - longest serving member in the house of representatives
President Ron Gettelfinger who gave a extraordinary speech on all the accomplishments the UAW has achieved in his 8 year term.
Click here to see full text of presidents speech
June 15, 2010
Rally on the floor
Election Day
Nominations and elections are held for the executive board of the International union.
The hall is decorated with thousands of balloons. Recognition to Lloyd Mahaffey.
A farewell to President Ron Gettlefinger. Joined on stage by his family
Vice President Bob King and Gary Walkowicz and bargaining committeeman from Local 600 from
Ford in Dearborn,
Michigan. Each accepted nomination for election.
Our own, Yvette Gordon had the priveledge to nominate General Holiefield for Vice President
Chrysler Division. Which he currently held.
Following the nominations the convention floor proceeded into a roll call vote for the office of president.
The voting began by roll call going in numeric number. Each local could either cast all their votes in a
block or the delegates could vote individually. The election proceeded with the final total being 2115
for Bob King and 71 for Walkowicz. Our own, Linda Nuendorfer was on hand to help in the count of the
delgate votes needed to vote in our new president. Bob King will be sworn on as the next President of
the UAW on Thursday, June 17, 2010. (pictured from left to right) Dennis Willliams, Jimmy Settles, Cindy Estrada,
Joe Ashton, Bob King and General Holiefield)
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