Post by TonyV on Mar 20, 2014 16:16:56 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 106, March 21, 2014
Union Structure Class – UAW Local 862 Education Committee is hosting a Union Structure Class on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the LAP Union Hall at 3000 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40213. Are you interested in how our union works, proper procedures, what your rights are as a union member, etc.? If so, and your work schedule permits, join us from 1:00pm-5:30pm. This class is open to all members of UAW Local 862. A light lunch will be provided.
Joy in the Workplace – The UAW Local 862 Joint Chaplaincy Committee is requesting your presence at our “Joy in the Workplace” non-denominational studies course on April 6, 2014 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the LAP Union Hall at 3000 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40213. This is a pilot program that will focus around joy, love, harmony, unity, friendship, work ethics, and dignity in our lives. All members of UAW Local 862 are encouraged to attend.
Developing Harmony and Maintaining Dignity in the Workplace Seminar – UAW Local 862 is proudly hosting the 2nd seminar on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the LAP Union Hall at 3000 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40213 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. This seminar will focus on learning to develop harmony in the workplace, learning to maintain dignity during tough times in the workplace, and learning where to turn for a listening ear and comfort in the workplace. Seating is limiting. Call either union hall to reserve your seat, 502-969-9136 or 502-241-9491. Refreshments will be served. All UAW Local 862 members are invited.
Testing for Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Program (KTP) – Applications for Apprenticeship Testing will be accepted at the KTP Union Hall at 2702 Chamberlain Lane only on the following dates and times…
· Monday-Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm
· March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 31
· April 1, 2, 3, and 4
For questions concerning applications and testing contact the Ford Motor Company Plant Joint Apprenticeship Committee Representative, Bobby Shabazz (502-429-2668) at the UAW JAC Office or Labor Relations.
2014 Kings Island Union Days Are Here Again! – This year UAW Local 862 will offer Spring, Summer, and Fall Union Day Tickets. Spring Union Days will be May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25. These tickets will be $21 ea. Spring tickets will be available at the April 8th Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall. Summer Union Days will be from July 1-31. These tickets will be $25 ea. Summer tickets will be available at the May 13th Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall. Fall Union Days will be October 4, 5, 11, 12,18,19,25, and 26. These tickets will be $25 ea. Fall tickets will be available at the June 10th Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall. Parking is $8.00 per carload. Tickets good for any day’s visit are available online at www.visitkingsisland.com/affiliates. Call either Local union hall (KTP 502-241-9491 or LAP 502-969-9136) for the UAW Local 862 user name and password needed to make online purchases.
Dates to Remember:
3/24 – CAP Meeting at LAP Union Hall 2:30pm and 6:30pm.
3/27-29 – Mid-American Trucking Show Vehicle Display and Raffle Sales at the KY Expo Center
4/06 – The Chaplaincy Committee presents “Joy in the Workplace” at LAP Union Hall 2-4pm
4/08 – Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm (Nominations for 36th Constitutional Convention Delegates)
4/13- UAW Local 862 Bass Tournament at Green River Lake
4/16 – Retirees’ Annual Spring/Easter Dinner at LAP Union Hall @ 11:30am
4/18 – Good Friday
4/19 – UAW Local 862 Easter Event at 1:00pm-4:00pm at the KTP Union Hall
4/19 – 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/Mini Marathon
4/20 – Easter
4/24-25 – Election for 36th Constitutional Convention Delegates
5/10 – 2014 March for Babies on the Big Four Lawn. Join the UAW/Ford LAP Team today. Marchforbabies.org
5/11– Mother’s Day
5/13 – Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
5/26 – Memorial Day
6/08 – LAP Golf Scramble for March of Dimes at Nevel Meade Golf Course 7:30am and 2:00pm.
Hourly Employee Optional Life and Accident Insurance Open Enrollment Period will be from March 24th thru May 2nd, 2014.
New Splendid Skin Hours – Beginning March 26th, 2014 the new hours to receive Vitamin B12 and Lipovite shots, at the KTP Union Hall only, are 3:00pm-5:00pm.
There will be a special Botox event on April 11th from 11:00am-5:00pm. Botox will be offered to Ford Employees at a discounted rate of $9 a unit, with an additional $50 off 25 units. JuveDerm will be offered $100 off the regular price of $499 for each syringe. You will need to call a representative from Splendid Skin, at 502-339-9931, to schedule a time.
Discount Tire at 2131 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Lou. KY is offering discounts to Ford Employees. Call 502-715-4620 for information. You will need to show your Ford ID to receive the discounts.