HomeMy WebLinkAboutCongratulating UAW Local No. 5 on their 50th Anniversary RESOLUTION
NO. 1080-83
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
July 25, 19 83 .
Attest: City Clerk
Attest: (/..ea A / President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 26. 19 83 .
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Approved and signed by me a V a_ 19 3.
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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.
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Adopted July 25, 1983 •
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