Jay’s Story
His career with the UAW started in 1996, where he was hired at the Ford Sheldon Rd. Plant. He was then transferred to the Dearborn Diversified Manufacturing Plant in 2007 through the collective bargaining agreement.
Jay has held numerous elected positions, has extensive negotiation experience and continuing labor education. Jay was first elected in 2003 to District Committee, Bargaining Rep 2006 – 2007, Bargaining Rep 2010 – 2013 and Vice President / Bargaining 2013 -2015, Convention delegate 2018, served on the convention credentials committee and Plant Chairman of DDMP 2015 – 2020.
In addition, Jay has a passion for labor education and has studied at Wayne State, MSU, and U of M Labor Studies. He is currently chairing the education committee at Local 600, where he assists Local 600 members in furthering their labor education.
Jay resides in the Metro Detroit area, where he is raising his two daughters and is an active part of the community.