(CANTON, MICHIGAN) – One-hundred Workers employed at GNS North America in Canton, Michigan have voted to join United Auto Workers UAW Local 900 (Region 1A).

The Workers make hot stamping and conventional stamped parts for GM, Tesla and Stellantis, which include structural parts, roof enforcements, bumper components, B-pillars and door beams.

Weld Operator Gwendolyn Green said: “My Co-Workers, the VOCs and I wanted to form and start a Union.  We felt a change was much needed.  I am very honored and excited to be a part of this group and most of all a part of the UAW once again.”

Laser Automation Technician Roberto Garcia added: “Although the organizing process has been very rewarding, it was exhausting.  Being under management’s microscope throughout the campaign and not knowing what new Union Busting tactics they would throw at us the next day.  In spite of the company’s efforts to suppress our Union, we stood together in the face of adversity, supported each other, rallied others and ultimately, got the win!  Looking forward to the much-needed change and a brighter future for all of us at GNS.”

“We welcome the GNS workers to the UAW,” UAW Local 900 President Dwayne Walker said. “(Local 900) has a long tradition of standing with Workers and the community to make people’s lives better.  Congratulations on this hard-fought win!”

UAW Region 1A Director Laura Dickerson said: “We’re very excited to have the Members of GNS as part of Local (900) and Region (1A).  Workers are exercising their rights and making sure their voices are heard.”

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