On behalf of myself and the United Auto workers, these have been some very stressful months for the Front Line workers, Essential and Non Essential workers, their Families and Friends. The stress of leaving the safety of your home to go to work, thinking you may not return or what condition or illnesses they may endure. As a Union Leader we not only have the safety of our members to be concerned about, the families of those members are our responsibilities as well, to make sure we offer them Safety and Protection to do their jobs.

The stress of dealing with the lost of Income, Mounting Unpaid Bills, School closings , Home and Car payments and the rise in everyday Cost of living has been overwhelming.  I've had several Family members, Friends and workers that have had to endure the painful death of love ones along with all the other stress and hurt. 

We feel that all the workers of Virginia deserve the utmost importance and respect when it comes to their safety, working conditions and health on their jobs. We encourage you to give this matter your undivided attention and support. Virginia has progressed so much over the last several years, and part of that is due to the  Trained and Skilled Workforce, it's time to show our workers that the State of Virginia cares about them.

Respectfully,

Melvin Carter, Pres.

VA UAW CAP Council