Fox 47 News Reports on Jackson UAW Members Paying Tribute to Fallen Coworker
Devastating Incident at Jackson Picket Line
In a heartbreaking turn of events, UAW Local 475 members faced tragedy when one colleague was fatally struck, and others injured, during a picketing event outside Eaton Aerospace. Eye-witness Lisa Odowd described the scene, as a truck lost control, resulting in chaos for the striking workers.
Gathering for Remembrance
In response to this sorrowful event, union members came together Sunday to pay respects at a vigil along their route. Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney shared that two trucks were racing on Michigan Ave when the destructive incident unfolded.
- Witness accounts described a chaotic moment.
- Support among union members grows stronger amid this tragedy.
Continued Solidarity
As the strike approaches its third week, UAW members express that their solidarity has only deepened with this harrowing experience, reaffirming their commitment to each other.
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