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FOR THE HOLIDAYS MODEL-YEAR 2001 CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS UNION MADE HOME PRODUCTS
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FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Model-year 2001 cars, light trucks and vans that are assembled in the United States by employees working under United Auto Workers (UAW) contracts. Models that are assembled only in the U.S. , are listed separately from models that are assembled some in the U.S. and some in another country. (See story elsewhere on this page on how to be sure of the country of assembly.) Makes and models not listed are imported or assembled in the U.S. by nonunion workers. The list is adapted from information supplied by the UAW.
Cars-Union-made
only in the U.S.
Buick-LeSabre, Park Avenue.
Cadillac-DeVille, Eldorado, Seville.
Chevrolet-Corvette, Malibu, Prizm.
Chrysler-Cirrus (1), Prowler, Sebring, Sebring Convertible.
Dodge-Avenger (1), Neon, Stratus, Viper.
Ford-Mustang, Taurus, Thunderbird (2).
Lincoln-Continental, LS, Town Car.
Mazda-626
Mercury-Cougar, Sable.
Mitsubishi-Eclipse, Galant.
Oldsmobile-Alero, Aurora, Itrigue.
Plymouth-Breeze (1), Neon.
Pontiac-Bonneville, Grrand Am, Grand Prix.
Saturn-EV1 (1), Saturn LS, Saturn S.

Cars-Union-made in
the U.S. & Imported
Chevrolet-Cavalier
Ford-Contour (1), Focus(3)
Mercury-Mystique
Pontiac-Sunfire
Toyota-Corolla (4)

 Vans & Light Trucks-Union-made
only in the U.S.
AM General-Hummer.
Cadillac-Escalade.
Chevrolet-Astro, Blazer/Trailblazer, Express, S-10 pickup, Venture.
Dodge-Dakota, Durango.
Ford-Econoline/Club Wagon, Escape, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport Tac, Ranger.
GMC-Envoy, Jimmy, Safari, Savana, Sonoma pickup, Yukon/Denali.
Isuzu-Hombre pickup (5)
Jeep-Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler.
Lincoln-Blackwood (2), Navigator.
Mazda-B-Series pickup(6), Tribute utility (6).
Mercury-Moutaineer, Villager.
Nissan-Quest (6).
Oldsmobile-Bravada, Silhouette.
Pontiac-Montana, Trans Sport.
Toyota-Tacoma pickup.
 Vans & Light Trucks-Union-made in the
U.S. & Imported
Chevrolet-Silverado/Chevy pickup, Suburban, Tahoe.
Chrysler-Town & Country.
Dodge-Caravan/Grand Caravan, Ram pickup.
Ford-F-Series pickup.
GMC-Sierra pickup, Yukon XL.
Plymouth-Voyager/Grand Voyager.
NOTES (1) Production in the U.S. has ended or soon will end, but some may still be found at dealers. (2) Production in the U.S. begins this year. (3) Ford Focus ZX3 model is built 100% in Mexico. 
(4) Assembled at NUMMI in California. (5) Made by General Motors. (6) Made by Ford.

How to be Certain It's Union-made In the U.S.A.

If you're looking at one of the new cars, light trucks or vans that are both union-made in the U.S. and imported (see above), you can determine where it was assembled by checking two labels that each new vehicle sold in the U.S. is required by law to display.
Simplest and quickest is the "Parts Content Information" sheet that usually is posted on one of the vehicle's windows.
It lists, among other things, the location of the "final assembly point" of each vehicle.
The second label to check is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If the first character of the 17-character VIN is a 1, a 4, or a 5, the vehicle was assembled in the U.S.
The VIN is stamped into a small metal plate attached to each vehicle's dashboard on the driver's side, often near the junction of the dashboard and the windshield.
Here is the meaning of some of the other first characters of the VIN: "2," Canada; "3," Mexico; "6," Australia; "9," Brazil; "J," Japan; "K," Korea.

In the market for kitchen appliances, power tools or sporting goods. Members of the Boilermakers produce some of the best-known and most reliable home products available. Here's a short list of just some of the products you'll find at retail stores in your neighborhood. Remember, some of these products may be produced in factories both in the U.S. and elsewhere. So, even if the product or brand name matches a Boilermaker product, check the label to make sure that it was made in America.
Kitchen Items & 
Cooking Equipment

Aluminum Foil - 
Reynolds
Built-in refrigerators - Whirlpool
Can openers - Swing-A-Way
Commercial food equipment - 
Hobart
Cooking/food oil - 
C. Humko
Gas and electric ranges - Premier
Ovens, cook tops, hoods - Thermador
Ranges, deep fryers - Vulcan
Stainless steel kitchen equipment - 
Hudson Food Service
Stainless steel kitchen products - 
Servco Co.
Stoves, cook tops, pots - Wolf Range Co.

Power Tools and
Hand Tools

Automatic wrenches - Edgerton Forge
Cutting tools - 
Ohio Metal
Garden tools, pitchforks - Union Tools
Pliers, hooks - 
Klein Tools Inc.
Striking tools, crow bars - Warwood
Tools - 
Armstrong Klein Tools, Snap-on Tools
Wet/dry vacuums, tools - Craftsman, Ridgid

Sporting Equipment

Boat Trailers - 
E-Z Loader
Golf Balls - 
Spaulding, McGregor
Golf Clubs -
Spaulding, Arnold Palmer
Propeller Blades - McCauley
Handguns and Rifles -
Colt
Rifles and Shotguns -
Winchester
Firearms and Clay Pigeons-
Remington Arms
Hockey Sticks -
Louisville
Bicycles -
Murray
Riedell Helmets -
Rawling
Ice Skates and Roller Blades -
Riedell
Ice and Inline Skates, Snow Boards, Hockey and Ski Equipment -
Bauer, Micron, Dauoust, Mega, Lange, Cooper, Flak
Tennis and Racquet Balls -
Penn, 
Fishing Rods -
St. Croix of Park Falls
Sporting Goods-
Kent
Tennis Balls, Volleyballs and Backstop Netting -
FNT
Sport Bags -
Algoma
Sports Socks and Hats -
Wigwam Mills
Aladdin Thermos products

 Heating Equipment

Fireplace inserts, wood stoves - 
Hutch
Floor, wall furnaces, room heaters - 
Empire Comfort
Furnaces, heaters, fireplace accessories - Cozy
Gas & wood heaters - U.S. Stove
Heating equipment - 
Heil, Arcoaire, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, MagicAire

Clothing-
Some manufacturers have a portion of their production done abroad, so please look for the Union Label when you shop

Denims Adults -
Petite Network, Seasons, Manager, Santana, Parassuco, Request, Blues, Joe Arcaro, Gap, Blean's Visor, Teez, Kappies, Colosseum, Levis, Slates, Dockers, Britinia, 501 Jeans, Riley, The Company, Sasson of Mustang, Ronnie Phillips, Texas Jeans, Canyon River Blues, Sheplers, Haband

Denims Children's -
Buffalo, Levi Silver, Farah, John Henry, Savane, Britannia, Our Gang, Our Girls, Kidsproof, Blean's Visor, Teez, Kappies, Colosseum, Kids R Us
Clothing (continued)-
Some manufacturers have a portion of their production done abroad, so please look for the Union Label when you shop

Leather Clothing -
Berman, Empire, Harley Davidson, Excelled, Reed, Schott NYC, Perfecto, Searle, Steve by Searle, Steve Studio, T&B

Jackets, Blazers, Sport Coats -
Alfonso Caprio (special order), Don Alleson, Cal Jac, Lakeshire, Westwind, Cal-Crest, American Jac, California, Imerial, Cal Craft, Berman, Harley Davidson, St. James, Tom James (custom made), Foxpoint, Lou Miles, Al Arden, Majestic, Puritan, M. Winer, Cliftex, America Trend, Floravanti, Alessandro Manzoni.

Knitwear -
Artex Knitting, Phillips Van-Heusen, Castleberry Shapes, Knitscapes, Dehen, Hobie, Oshkosh B'Gosh, Elder, Eldorado, Tom Sawyer, Garan, Britannia, Our Gang, Our Girls, Kidsproof, Tricots St. Raphael, Talbots, Penor Romano, Pendleton, Marty, Spunky, Seneca, E.G. Smith, Oyster Bay, Puritan, Eddie Bauer.

 Pants, Slacks, Trousers -
A.G. Pants, Petite Network, Seasons, Anxiety, Erica, Simone, Mustang, House of Ronnie, Dehen, Fara, John Henry, Savane, Calvin Klein, Center Stage, Jackwinte, Top Girls, Taylor, Flex, Levis, Slates, Dockers, Britinia, Magilano, Joseph Vincent, Grupo, Americano, Sason of Mustang, Ronnie Phillips, Nancy G. 10, Cleo Petites, Northern Traditions, E.R. Gerard, Singer, Maggie Sweet, Smart Lady, Tahari, Diana, Fay, Tummy Toner, Daisy Group, Tobi, Broadway Juniors, Time Zone, Rector, Austin Reed, Jack Nicholas, Bobby Jones, Tommy Hilfiger.

Suits (men's and boy's) -
Alfonso Caprio (custom made), Cellini Sport, Yves St. Laurent, Bryan Edwards, Cario Stella, Chams De Baron, Fishman & Tobin, Jonathan Michael, Suitables, Winnie The Pooh, Jonathan Strong, Saville Row, Mark Jason, Chams, Big Guy, Public Notices, Sprockets, Andhurst, Big and Tall, Jhane Barnes, Terzo Uomo, Louis Roth, Le Baron, Norman Hilton; Number One, American Pant, Rio, A.P.C., Brooks Brothers, Cambridge, America Trend, Floravanti, Allessandro Manzoni, Warren K. Cook,

 Suits (men's and boy's) continued -
Matteo Mass, Austin Reed, Haspel, Corbins, Threads, Ashbridge, Merit, Van Girls, Karl Lagerfield, Dimitrio (custom made), Andover Clothes, Cambridge Tailoring, Great Western Tailoring, Homeland Tailors, Richard, Chicago Tailoring, Frank Mondelli (custom made), Grieco, Nines, Southwick, Daks, H. Freeman, Givenchy, Tallia Uomo, Alexander Julian, Hilton-Oakloom, H. Oritsky, Haas Burberry's, Claiborne, Palm Beach, Evan Picone, Kenneth Cole, Imp Originals, Pierre Cardin, Racquet Club, Allyn St. George, Johnny Carson, Nino Cerruti, Cricketeer, Country Britches, Geoffrey Beene, J&F, Cox & Hawkins, Joseph A. Bank.

Winter Jackets, Coats -
Cal-Jac, Lakeshire, Westwind, Cal-Crest, American Jac, California, Imperial, Cal-Craft, Creative, Arctic Cat, North Face, Foxpoint, Fan Club by Majestic, Snow Goose, Golden Goose, Work King, Artic King, Work Horse, Tough Duck.

UNION MADE WORK CLOTHES AND UNIFORMS
Public Safety, Corrections & Postal
Caps and Hats - Accent Advance, Athletic Cap, DeMoulin Brothers, Fecheimer/Flying Cross, High Command, Keystone/Grossman, Leader Mfg., Paramont, Sentry Uniform Cap

Work/Dress Shirts, Pants & Coats -
Accent-jackets/blazers, Alperin-pants, Elbeco, Fecheimer/Flying Cross, Leventhal/Conquerer (Shirts are union-made.), Martin's Uniforms/Superior Uniform Group, Rubin Brothers, Romart-jackets/blazers, Shepard/Justin-jackets/blazers

Gloves (work/dress) -
Glamour Glove, Knoxville Glove, Uniglove Services (also Hats, aprons), Windsor Textiles

 Rainwear/Footwear -
Loveline/Samson, Rainfair/LaCrosse (Only U.S.-made LaCrosse shoes are union.)

Emblems/Badges -
Lion Brothers (Not Lion Apparel), St. Louis Embroidery

Belts -
Nord-Ray Belts- Leather belts

Neckties -
Charles Kamil

Leather Jackets -
Schott Brothers

Quilted Jackets, Vests and Sweatshirts -
Snap N Wear

Body Armor -
TG Faust

 Airline/Hotel, Etc.
All-Bilt (Tailored jackets are union made)

Golf Shirts -
B&C Fashions (for law enforcement and the US postal service only), 
Crystal Springs, Tinnin Garment Co.

Health Care
Adolph LaFont, Euclid Vidari (clean room protective suits for nuclear plants, hospitals, pharmaceuticals), Martin's Uniforms/Superior Uniform Group

Work Clothes & Uniforms, General
Adolph LaFont, Carhartt, Protexall, Universal Overall

Other Uniform Suppliers
Cisco, Flushing, Libra Industries, Pendleton, White Rose

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