Congratulating UAW Local No. 5 on their 50th Anniversary

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RESOLUTION NO. 1080-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONGRATULATING UAW LOCAL NO. 5 ON THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS , the Common Council recognizes that 50 years ago Studebaker Local 18310, now Amalgamated Local 5 , was born during the dark days of the Depression; and WHEREAS, the original charter was signed on July 21, 1933 with a total membership of 17 persons and grew to 1,900 members by the end of that year; and WHEREAS, by 1949 the union grew in number to 23, 000 members and grew in negotiating strength and power; and WHEREAS, over the years Local 5 has had a steadily changing and growing membership which has fought hard for the labor movement; and WHEREAS, Local 5 ' s leadership, hardwork, and united effort to work for better working conditions, better wages and better communication between labor and management, are true examples of the "Union With a Heart" . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, that: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, congratulates UAW Local #5 on their 50th anniversary. SECTION II. The Common Council recalls with pride the hard work and dedication of the members of Local #5 in working hard for the many causes of the labor movement. SECTION II . The South Bend Common Council , on behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend wish all of the officers and members of UAW Local #5 continued success and support in the years ahead. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Al M- 'er of t e o on . oin it Adopted July 25, 1983 • J