Welcome to the website for UAW Local 5287. We proudly represent hourly (non-office) personal at Thomas Built Bus in High Point, NC
Layoff Notice
A layoff of around 219-250 fulltime employees is expected to be announced the week of 2 August 2010 that will potentially affect employees with a Seniority Date after 1 January 2002. The effective layoff date (last day worked) will be 27 August 2010. Layoff procedures will be done in accordance with the current contract language.
TBB will also consider requests for a voluntary layoff from those employees not directly affected by the reduction. More information regarding this layoff will be provided as it becomes available.
Upcoming Events
Region 8 Veterans Conference: October 25 - 26, 2010 in Nashville TN (Download Call Letter)
Region 8 Skilled Trades Conference: October 25 - 26, 2010 in Nashville TN (Download Call Letter)
Region 8 Civil Rights Conference: October 27 - 28, 2010 in Nashville TN (Download Call Letter)
Region 8 Womens Conference: October 27 - 28, 2010 in Nashville TN (Download Call Letter)
The Veterans Committee will be having a yard sale September 11th @ the 3 city flea market. We are looking for items to sale in the yard sale. All moneys earned will go toward the Veterans stand down in Greensboro in the month of September.
The GimmeFive program was launched at the 35th UAW Convention in June 2010 by President Bob King, the newly elected International Officers and Regional Directors, and the UAW Local Union Delegates. GimmeFive recruits and engages members in a new and innovative mobilizing program to Organize, Build Power and Win Justice for our union and community. TOGETHER WE WIN!
The first step is to, sign up for the program. You will receive a confirmation with information to track your activities and when to expect your official GimmeFive button. GimmeFive program activists can report their progress in activities by calling or texting (313) 288-9979, or by using their login on the GimmeFive web site.
Each time you complete a task you will be rewarded for your hard work with a new button. The goal is to collect all five buttons…the official GimmeFive, Power, Organize, Mobilize and Justice buttons. This web site will help you connect with other GimmeFive registered activists to find out about events and other ways to help you complete your hours for each category. Each UAW Region will compete for the highest level of GimmeFive activism and will be acknowledged for their hard work at the Community Action Program (CAP) Conference in January 2011.
Read more about the GimmeFive!
Presidents Message