IRRA Industrial Relations Research Association

 

NOVEMBER IRRA LUNCHEON MEETING

 

Thursday, November 20, 2003

12 Noon

 

Anthony’s Restaurant

3109 Piedmont Road (Buckhead)

Atlanta, Georgia

 

 

Speakers:      Mitch Smith, Shop Committee Chairman

                          United Auto Workers Local 882

 

                          Cerita Brown, Human Resources Director

                          Ford Motor Company’s Atlanta Assembly Plant

 

Topic:             Ford’s Future in Georgia and Auto Industry Negotiations

 

Ford Motor Company recently concluded negotiations for a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Auto Workers.   UAW, Local 882 reached agreement with Ford officials on local issues at the Atlanta Assembly Plant.  Mitch Smith and Cerita Brown were key leaders in these talks and they have both been involved in discussions over the Ford Motor’s future plans in Georgia.  Our speakers have been quoted in recent editions of the New York Times, the Automotive News and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

To make luncheon reservations, please complete the registration form (PDF or Word Format) and mail it, fax it, or e-mail it with your check for $25.00 per person, made payable to the Atlanta IRRA Chapter to:

                                    Queen Marrero

                                    MSC 2A1155

                                                Georgia State University Psychology Department

                                                140 Decatur Street – Suite 1100 UL

                                                University Plaza

                                                Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3083.

                                                FAX 404-651-1391   E-mail psyqem@langate.gsu.edu

You may also register by phone with Queen at 404-651-1627.  Anthony’s requires a guaranteed reservation for lunch twenty-four hours in advance.  Please RSVP at your earliest convenience.  Anthony’s is located at 3109 Piedmont Road in Buckhead.  A map and directions are available at their web site, www.anthonysfinedining.com.

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