Resolution of UAW Local 1700
(DaimlerChrysler Sterling Heights Assembly Plant)
Whereas, union members and leaders have the responsibility to inform all working people about issues that affect their lives, jobs, and families, and to be heard in the national debate on these issues; and
Whereas, the principal victims of any military action in Iraq will be the sons and daughters of working class families serving in the military who will be put in harms way, and innocent Iraqi civilians who have already suffered so much; and
Whereas the men and women in the U.S. services deserve our respect, our support, and the right to a fulfilling life rather than becoming pawns in a cynical maneuver for political advantage; and
Whereas, Bush’s drive for war serves as a cover and distraction for the sinking economy, corporate corruption, and layoffs; and
Whereas the billions of dollars spent to stage and execute this war are being taken away from our schools, hospitals, housing, and Social Security; and
Whereas, the preparation for war is a pretext for attacks on the labor movement, as well as civil, immigrant, and human rights at home; and
Whereas, we have no quarrel with the ordinary working class men, women, and children of Iraq, or any other country; and
Whereas, there is no convincing link between Iraq and Al Qaeda or the attacks on Sept. 11; and
Whereas, such military action will increase the likelihood of retaliatory terrorist acts; and
Whereas, U.S. military action against Iraq threatens the peaceful resolution of disputes among states, jeopardizing the safety and security of the entire world, including Americans; and
Whereas, labor has had a historic role in fighting for justice; therefore
Resolved that Local 1700 UAW stands firmly against Bush’s war drive
Further Resolved that Local 1700 will communicate this resolution to all members through posting in the plant and will communicate this resolution to other UAW locals and other unions.
Resolution adopted by actions of Executive Board, 2/13/03 and Membership, 2/16/03
For more information contact Bill Parker, President UAW Local 1700 313-893-0300
Local 1700 is a member of SE Michigan Jobs with Justice | 
