United Auto Workers Local 1268
1100 East Chrysler Drive
Belvidere, Illinois

815-544-2111

 

Committees

 CAP (Community Action Program)

The in-plant political arm of the Local Union and is the basic link to our members concerning legislative issues and elections that affect us as workers, and trade union families.

Chairperson: Marilyn Spradling This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Members: Mike Simms, Jerry Zepplin, Denny Logan, Franchell McClendon, Dave Bock, Kevin Logan, Hal Sutton, Doug McKenney, Bruce Marquardt, Peg Gorkowski, Bill Hamilton, Mike McCarthy, Terrie Fulton, Carolyn Guerin, Linda Brenden, Jeff Swenink, Dawn Rogers, Cory Nathan, Romero Grady, James Woodson, Mike Westpaul and Dan Turner

 

Union Label

Emphasizes the importance of supporting those goods produced in union shops, by union members under union won working conditions. Also warns members about non-union products and anti-labor manufacturers.
Chairperson:
Cliff Graham
Members: Trina Holmes, Rick Kraft, Yvette Richardson, Lorelyn Swinton, Brian Sullivan, Doug Simms, Vince Lara, Dan Carlson, Coleen Pearson, Shawndra Foster, Dawn Simms, Laura Cade, Mike Quinn and Michelle Carlson

American Made

American/Union Made

 

 Community Service

Works through public and private organizations to assure that problems faced by our members in emergency situations get the help they need. Generally handles the strike insurance benefits when local unions are forced to use their economic strength.

Chairperson: Mary Scalzitti
Members: Danielle Fish, Bobbie Roberts, Dawn Simms, Sally Pavlak, Rosa Jimenez, Cory Nathan, April Martinez, Kristi Krawczyk, Lecia Wade, Kim Booth-Zionkowski, Alicia Jones, Debra Brown, Norm Stowell and Michelle Cooper.

 

Recreation

Works to promote meaningful recreation and leisure activities.

Chairperson: Doug McKenney
Members: Dan Carlson, Merilee Loveridge, Maronda Viens, Mike Simms, Lynn Schmalen, Trina Holmes, Toni Cruz, Elander French, Shayne Patterson, James Woodson, Stacey Ceek, James Woodson, Gloria Carnill, Douglas Purse, Ramona Simmons, Barbara Gulbranson, Dennis Propheter and Robin Reinhold

 

By-Laws

Monitors and maintains our Local Union Bylaws making sure existing bylaws conform to our International Constitution. This committee also researches and acts upon any new bylaws that are submitted.

Chairperson: Kevin Logan
Members: Charrise Herron-Staten, Sue Underwood, Doug Fehr, David Ingram and Matt Frantzen

 

Women’s

Promotes greater understanding of the UAW’s policies and programs, and to further the objectives of our union in the communities in which we live. Conducts programs which are of special interest to women, and encourages women to become active in our union.

Chairperson: Peggy Viel
Members: Marilyn Spradling, Daneille Fish, Dawn Rogers, Kim Swedlund, Pam Pool, Peg Gorkowski, Mary Bingenheimer, Gloria Carnill, Carolyn Guerin, Sue Underwood, Cindy Livesay, Lecia Wade, Kim Booth-Zionkowski, Leslie Sockwell, Debra Barton,Carnelia Reed, Linda Heberlie and Lisa Jordan

 

Veterans

Provides needed information to veterans and their families, and monitors all legislation dealing with veterans.

Chairperson: Gary Mielke

Members: Donald Douglas, Neal Tolodxi, Ron Sodko, Jon Turmo, Horrace Hubbard, Brian Fulton, Jason R. Smith, April Martinez, Jeff Swenink, Shawn Henry , Bill Perkins and Jeffrey Rees.

 

Education

Works with all other committees and the leadership to inform our membership on issues, and mobilize greater solidarity behind the program of our Union.

Chairperson: Arne Brostuen

Members: Angela Tabron, Dennis Shelton, Daphne Brown, William Shea, Keith Helms, Medoria Austin, Gloria Foster, Wanda Salvatelli, Kristi Krawczyk, Barbara Gulbranson, Monica Sago, Scott Williams and Kendall Kelly Jr.

 

Civil and Human Rights

Serves as Guardian over the Local Union's interest to assure the members full rights regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affliliation, national origin, age, or handicap. This committee works towards the elimination of discrimination in the workplace, in the community, and the nation.

Chairperson: Valerie Hanserd

Members: Greg Bridges, Reggie Hereford, Della Crowley, John Johnson, Romero Grady, Michael Dixon, Wanda Hightower, Linda Heberlie, Carnelia Reed, Leo Roberson, Bernie Lewis, Gloria Foster, Stacy Cheek, Nichelle Cooper, Kenny Moore and Elander French

 

Election

Chairperson: Mary Bingenheimer  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Members: Bud Carolfi, Sally Pavlak, G.J. Jones, Trina Holmes, Terrie Fulton, Rosie Jimenez, Monica Sago, and Dawn Simms 
Alternates: Bobbie Roberts, Pam Pool, April Martinez, Peg Viel and Franchell McClethon

 

Contact

United Auto Workers Local 1268
1100 East Chrysler Drive
Belvidere, Illinois
815-544-2111

Be Heard

Make sure to attend the monthly membership meetings!! They are held on the last Saturday of the month at 12:00 noon, or on that Sunday at 1:00 p.m. if the Saturday is a scheduled work day.

Quick History

Local 1268 is an amalgamated local with a membership of over 4,000 brothers and sisters. Our union is a diverse one; we are of many races, creeds and religions.