TONY TOTTY

SUMMARY

Dedicated labor leader, advocate, and community servant with 29 years of experience as a member of the United Auto Workers. Proven record of advancing workers' rights, securing economic opportunities, advocating for fair trade policies, and building partnerships that strengthen communities. Experienced in organizational leadership, political advocacy, workforce development, and public service at the local, state, and national levels.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

President

UAW Local 14 | Toledo, Ohio

  • Elected to three consecutive terms as President.

  • Lead one of the UAW’s historic local unions, representing members and retirees.

  • Advocate for job security, workplace rights, economic development, and community engagement.

  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives benefiting union members and their families.

President

UAW Toledo Area CAP Council

  • Lead the Community Action Program (CAP) representing approximately 25,000 UAW members in the Toledo area.

  • Coordinate political education, legislative advocacy, and member mobilization efforts.

  • Build relationships with elected officials and community stakeholders to advance workers' interests.

Chairman

UAW-GM Sub Council 3

  • Coordinate efforts among local union leadership and representatives.

  • Address issues impacting UAW-GM members and advocate for solutions that strengthen membership and job security.

  • Facilitate best practices among GM sites within our Sub Council

Shop Committee Member

UAW Local 1618 – Lansing Craft Centre

  • Represented members in workplace matters and contract administration.

  • Served in leadership roles addressing placement, ADAPT, job security, sourcing, and workforce issues.

  • Contract Negotiation

ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY

  • Advocated in Washington, D.C. on behalf of union members and working families in a Congressional Subcommittee Hearing.

  • Appeared on national news programs promoting fair trade policies, workers' rights, and our strike position.

  • Advocated for unemployment reform in Ohio to improve services and outcomes for workers.

  • Supported efforts to establish fair legislative district maps in Ohio.

  • Worked with elected officials and government agencies to address economic and workforce issues affecting union members.

  • Helped eliminate healthcare debt in Toledo.

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Founder, Mentorship Initiative

Toledo Public Schools

  • Established a mentorship program designed to support student development and career readiness.

Workforce Development Advocate

Toledo Technology Academy

  • Helped create one of the nation's first Electric Vehicle (EV) education programs, preparing students for careers in emerging automotive technologies.

BOARD SERVICE

Board Member

Toledo Technology Academy

Board Member

Toledo Fair Housing Board

Board Member

Toledo Arts Commission

Board Member

Greater Toledo United Way

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Eastern Michigan University
Business Administration

AFFILIATIONS

  • 29-Year Member, United Auto Workers (UAW)

  • Labor Advocate

  • Community Leader

  • Workforce Development Supporter

  • Public Policy Advocate

  • Farm Labor Organizing Committee FLOC Member