Ep 08: Military experience transfers well to union leadership.

Episode 08 How serving in the military supports the leadership of Todd Dunn, President UAW Local 862
– The Colonel in Your Corner with Karl Truman
Todd Dunn is the President of UAW Local 862, serving his fourth consecutive term. The union represents approximately 17,500 active workers of the Kentucky Truck Plant and the Louisville Assembly Plant, nine other units with 400 members within the amalgamated local union. In addition, there are approximately 6000 retirees represented in the prosperous history of UAW Local 862.  
Todd served his country in the US Army National Guard as a Combat Military Policeman/Investigator during the Iraq-Desert Storm/Desert Shield Tours of Duty and considers it an honor to have served General Schwarzkopf.
Todd takes his responsibility seriously and is proud of its history and all the work and contributions made by members with their volunteer work. 
Highlights of our conversation include:
The miserable job that sparked his interest in the Union and serving as a leader.
How serving in the military and leadership principles transferred to his union work.
How the mission statement of this union differs from others.
The volunteer work members contribute to.
How the union is part of the solution, not part of the problem.
Benefits and contributions to governance.
Current challenges and approaches to solutions.
Enjoy the show!
Connect with Todd:
Email: https://region8.uaw.org/uaw-local-862/about-us/todd-dunn
Connect with Karl:
Website: https://trumanlaw.com/
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