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.
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Fax in this form to report hours if you can't do it online.
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Volunteer FIVE hours of working with your UAW Region supporting new member organizing (attend organizing meetings, show support for unorganized workers at a gate rally, etc.)
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Volunteer FIVE hours through your UAW Region in mobilization activities to support workers fighting for justice (contract campaign struggles, labor-related community campaigns, etc.)
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Sign up FIVE other UAW members to participate in the Gimme Five program, this is key to our success and showing the broader public our strength.
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Volunteer FIVE hours with your UAW Regional Community Action Program (CAP) (Lobbying, attend political rallies, etc.)