About/Leadership

 Local 1268 is an Amalgamated Local with a membership of over 50 active members and with many retired brothers and sisters. Among our auto and suppliers' industries, our members: Unit 1-Stellantis, Unit 9-Caravan, Unit 12-Boone County Circuit Clerks, Unit 16-Boone County Clerks and Recorders, and Unit 17-Belvidere PDC.

Contact UAW Local President Matt Frantzen: matthewfrantzen@uaw1268.org

UAW Local 1268 Union Hall
1100 West Chrysler Drive
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
Phone: 815.544.2111
Fax: 815.544.0503


The hall hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

MISSION STATEMENT: Our purpose is to inform, update and provide our members, active as well as retired, with accurate information, timely and important alerts for special meetings, as well as reminders of upcoming events, useful information, and helpful links. It is also our goal to encourage the membership's involvement and to strengthen solidarity amongst our brothers and sisters.

2nd Vice President

Stacey Dahle

Stacey was hired at Chrysler, Unit 1, and has been a UAW Local 1268 member since October of 1994. He has worked several jobs in Chassis (9171), Final Inspection (9190), and Paint Repair.

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Financial Secretary

Mike Moe

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Head Trustee

Mary Bingenheimer

Mary was hired at Chrysler Unit 1 in May 1997 and has worked in Chassis (9171).

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Trustee

Horace Hubbard

Horace started with Chrysler, Unit 1, in December of 1998, marking the beginning of his membership in UAW Local 1268. He is serving his 2nd term as Trustee and is Chair of the Education Committee.

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Trustee

Dawn Tree

Dawn began with Chrysler, Unit 1, as an ETE in June 2006 and was hired on February 10, 2010. She worked in the Chassis (9171).

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Unit 1 Chair Belvidere Assembly Plant

Cliff Graham

Unit 1 Chair
Committeeman- District E Material 

Unit 1- Belvidere Assembly Plant/Stellantis Representatives:

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Unit 9 Chair Caravan

Brent Walker

Brent joined UAW Local 1268 when he began working at Caravan, Unit 9, in 2012.

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