​​Brothers and Sisters,

I want to take this time thank all of you for your hard work this year.  Your work has been the backbone of our success for our plant and our union.  We at Mt. Holly will always overcome any challenges that we are faced with.  Since the UAW was voted into this plant to represent this membership, we have worked toward improving our members livelihood and for you to be treated with dignity and respect. We understand the importance of not just the work we accomplish together but also the relationships we nurture and the moments we share. This will never change.

As we go into the holiday season to enjoy deserving time with our families, let us reflect on how blessed we are to have a good paying union job with great benefits. To have this much time off for the holidays with pay is truly a blessing.

I want to say to families who will have an empty chair at your holiday table, my prayers are with you and your families. Let’s enjoy the time we have with our families who are here this holiday season.  Cherish the memories of those family members who will not be with us.

Let’s not forget about families in Western Carolina where many families have lost loved ones and their homes. Please keep them in your prayers.

In closing, I want to thank you again for allowing me to serve you as your president. It is truly an honor.

I love you and there is nothing you can do about it.

Have a great holiday.

 

In Solidarity,

Ricky McDowell

President/Shop Chair UAW Local 5285