Veteran Information and Benefits

Each year Veteran Benefit and Informational classes are held. You do not need to be a veteran in order to attend these classes. Service Officers will be available to help you access if you, a family member or friend have the basis for a claim. Please contact the POC for more information and to sign up.

UAW REGION 1 Feb 21, 28, 2009

We will be holding a Service Officer/Benefits Class at the UAW Region 1Headquarters. The class will consist of 2 Saturday's February 21st & the 28th, 2009. They will be held from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM each day. We will serve lunch and supply beverages both days. The cost will be $20.00 a person which will include a service officer's book. This must be paid at the door.

Bring DD-214 to investigate filing a claim. All classes are held at UAW Region 1. Bring paper and pen to take notes. There will be handouts.


Email or call Al Opra to confirm your attendance. opraad@aol.com 586-944-1989. Please email Al for application via email.

UAW LOCAL 5960

VETERANS BENEFITS AWARENESS CLASSES
 UAW LOCAL 5960
180 EAST SILVERBELL, LAKE ORION, MI, 48360


DATES MARCH 7, 14, 28 and APRIL 4, 2004
TIME 9:30 AM TILL 2 PM


The class is four weeks total but attendance at all four is not required

 
  VFW state service officers present the class and provide an extensive overview of all veterans benefits you earned by your honorable service to this country.   Additional service officers will be present to assist veterans file claims and answer their questions for those that do not want to sign up for the classes.  Bring DD-214 to investigate filing a claim.  If you have lost your DD-214, they can assist in gaining a replacement.  There is no excuse not to inquire about your benefit entitlement.  Claim assistance is totally free 9:30 am till 1:30 pm you do not need to be a veteran to attend or inquire about assistance for a veteran or their dependents .  All classes are held at UAW Local 5960 Union Hall.    MAP Click for map.

A $25.00 donation for the four classes  will be collected at the first class, March 7, 2009. This covers the cost of service book and snacks. Check with your veterans organization as many groups reimburse for completing class.   Collection for lunch will be addressed weekly.

Email or call Al Yates to confirm your attendance for the classes or any questions that are not covered by this letter. Al Yates Office 248-377-5555,  Beeper 586-912-4520, Emails:  al.yates@gm.com  or alyates5960@gmail.com 

Please email Al for application.