State of the Union March 24, 2010

From the International Union UAW: The corrections bill (a budget reconciliation measure that makes changes to the health care bill previously passed by the Senate) that was passed yesterday, will now go to the Senate, which must consider it under the budget reconciliation procedures that require an up or down vote after 20 hours of debate. This bill cannot be filibustered. The Senate is expected to begin debate on the corrections bill today. The 20 hours of debate will expire late Wednesday or early Thursday. At that point, the Senate will begin a so-called "vote-a-rama" -- that is, non-stop voting on amendments offered by Republicans. This could go on for several days. Thus, the vote on final passage of the corrections bill is expected to take place on Friday or Saturday. UAW activists should contact their senators right away to urge them to vote to pass the corrections bill using the following toll-free number: (866) 960-0611.
There is a Solidarity Committee meeting today after first shift in the cafeteria. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Community Services Committee will be accepting donations for the annual Easter Basket Collection until March 29. They are in need of Easter candy, games toys, baskets or any kind of Easter basket items. Donations can be dropped off at the Union Hall, Bob Wheeler’s office, the Benefits office or any Community Services committee member.
From the Detroit News: Toyota's incentives have nearly doubled since the beginning of the year, while the industry average has increased by just 3 percent, according to proprietary data from J.D. Power and Associates obtained by The Detroit News. Toyota was offering an average of $1,542 in rebates and other incentives on each vehicle it sold in January, compared to $2,651 for all automakers in the United States. But by the end of the first week of March, Toyota's average had soared to $2,722, while the industry average had inched up to $2,730.
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