[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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 TRIBUTE TO INDUSTRIAL OFFICE WORKERS LOCAL UNION 889 60TH ANNIVERSARY 
                              CELEBRATION

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Industrial 
Office Workers Local Union 889, who will celebrate its 60th Anniversary 
on Friday, September 21, 2001. Truly a milestone occasion, 2001 marks 
60 years of outstanding dedication and commitment of the organization 
and its members.
  Established in 1941, Local 889 was the first office and clerical 
amalgamated local in the United Auto Workers. Located in the city of 
Warren since 1957, the offices of Local 889 have spanned from Mound 
Road to Dequindre Road, and decades later, with hard work, sacrifice 
and dedication, Local 889 continues to provide a center of solidarity 
and activism for the entire community.
  With 1,600 active members and more than 2,300 retired workers, Local 
889's expansive membership includes Daimler Chrysler office and 
clerical workers of all Chrysler plants in the metropolitan area, units 
at Delta Dental, Detroit Marriott, Detroit Medical Center, as well as 
Union Friendly Systems, Washington Township, M.C.C.S.E. Family Court, 
Juvenile Court, Specialized Offices, and Animal Control of Macomb 
County. With Local 889 International Representatives serving at the 
International Union and Region I of the U.A.W., the loyalty and 
outstanding leadership members have truly brought this organization to 
new heights.
  Active with many organizations, Local 889 has worked hard through the 
years to reach out to its surrounding community with Community Action 
Programs, the Women's Committee, and so many recreational activities 
for all ages. With its Educational Session, Civil Rights, and 
Leadership Development programs, Local 889 has proven its commitment to 
promoting civic education and service for its entire community. 
Additionally, Local 889 has truly led the way in press and publication, 
as award winners from the Labor Union Press Association for quarterly 
issues of the Local 889 White Collar Newspaper as well as winners of 13 
Marshall Recipient Awards since 1994 from the joint Chrysler-UAW 
National Training Center.
  Although history and time have changed the Local, the spirit of Local 
889 has remained strong. I would like to personally congratulate Local 
889 on their 60th Anniversary, and I urge my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing them on this landmark occasion.

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