SWlidarily Fbouse TERNATIONAL UNION, UNTED AUTOMOBLE, AEROSPACE AGICULTURAL WPLEMENT WORKERE OF AMERICA - September 15, 2015 Greetings to all UAW-Ford Members: This communication is to provide you ~ and especially our newer members for whom the: bargaining process may be unfamiliar ~ an update on negotiations and where we are in that process. “Typically, negotiations take place over a parod of several months. Our members at each local were asked to paficipate in a strike authorization vote and overwhelmirgly gave the: International Union permission to call a strke when necessary. A strike is dffcul and always. the last resort when negotiations break down. We are not at that point. As you are aware, the current contract expired. We have agreed with the Company to extend the terms ofthe existing 2011 contract. This is not unusual and commonly occurs when either another company has. been identified as the lead, as isthe case here, or when a viable end isin sight and bargaining ‘continues to progress. Numerous subcommittees have been negotiating speciic aspects of the contract since July; ‘most have reached tentative agreements, While we continue lo meet on oustanding subcommitie issues, larger economic Issues remain, Each round of negotiations presents its own unique challenges. We are determined to. negotiate the best possible corivact for our members wile relaining good American jobs, ‘While Fiat Chrysier Automobiles (FCA) is setting the patter by negotiating first, we stand ready and able to complete our negotiations. As UAW President Dennis Willims and Viee President Norwood Jewell continue to bargain with FCA, itis imperative that we, the UAW-Ford members, stand with our brothers and sisters t FCA in soldarty and support. Cur unity is cur strength, Many entities against us are attempting to skew perception. | ask that you be cautious of the sources from which you recelve your information and the material you choose to share. It is Imperative that we are not misguided by rumors or misinformation. Again, unity isour strength. In the midst of negotiating the future ofthe American autoworker, solidarily is needed now more than ever. We cannot run at the frst sign of trouble, nor jump to conclusions at every speculation. We remain in solidarity with you, our retirees and our brothers and sisters at FCA, ‘and General Motors, and encourage you to do the same.We look forward to presenting a tentative agreement for ratification that meets the needs of our entire membership. UAW National ord Department usam opeius4.