Post by TonyV on Dec 8, 2010 15:31:56 GMT -5
Hello, I would like to bring your attention on a new post published on the
UAWLAP.org Site.
Details of the post follow.
In Solidarity,
Steven M. Stone
Weekly Update December 9, 2010
Order Bank: Explorer Total 3,304 Explorer end of build is Dec. 16,
2010!!!
Announcement: Thursday Dec. 9, 2010. We will meeting in the Lincoln Garage at
11:30 am, lunch break will be directly after the meeting commences. There
will be several government dignitaries, Ford Motor Company Executives and
International UAW Reps. Please attend meeting and show your support, we are
getting a new product because of your hard work and continuous building of
a quality unit. Time for LAP to shine, WE DESERVE IT!!!
Contract Launch Discussions; During the 2010 Launch discussions, the
company and your Bargaining Committee (Steve, Barry, Herb and Jamie) met
with the intent to resolve issues concerning the Launch of our new
product and future launches. The parties agreed on some Letters of
Understanding on issues related to the new product and existing contract;
rates and classifications, bids, surveys classifications, and reduction in
force language.
Meeting at Hall: The Bargaining Committee will hold a meeting after work
today at 5pm or 30 minutes after your end of shift, to answer any questions
or go over the Launch discussion items and Letters of Understanding we
resolved. All members are encouraged to attend.
Union Meeting: Union meeting will be at KTP union Hall on Dec. 14, 12 pm
and 6 pm. Please make every effort to attend one session. There will be
several by-laws changes proposed to be voted on. If anyone would like a
Built Without Your Tax Dollars Bumper Sticker, please pick it up during
this time.
Pay Information: While we are laid-off and you have payroll concerns
please feel free to email, jstieff@ford.com and sgattis@ford.com concerning
sub-pay questions and regular payroll question please email hpay@ford.com .
UAW Christmas Bowling Tournament: 26th Annual UAW Christmas Bowling
Tournament, Team event Monday Dec.27 and Singles/Doubles Tuesday Dec. 28.
Location will be Kingpin Lanes in J-Town. Start time for both days is
9:30am SHARP.. Fee is $ 21 per event, per person and only the first 50
teams will be accepted. Please submit entry forms and checks to Local 862
financial secretary.
Bids: Acceptance letter should now be posted. The final acceptance letter will
be posted at the beginning of next week. Please verify that your bid
information is correct.
Adopt-A-Child: The Adopt-A-Child Christmas Party will be at the LAP Union
Hall Dec. 17, at 9am.
Dependent Enrollment: The Health Care initiative enrollment for your
dependent children up to age 26 is open from Nov. 11 thru Dec. 15. Please
visit www.myfordbenefits.com . Specific question please call Jim Fisher at
969-3286.
Ford Year End Discounts: www.mylocalfordstore.com , $ 7500 savings on
F150,Edge and Fiesta. Also 0% / 60mths / or $ 2000 cash back on Fusion and
Escape. Until 1-3-2010
Valentine Day Dance: Saturday Feb.12, doors open at 8pm, starts at 9pm and
lasts to 1am, LAP Union Hall, $ 20 per person in advance or $ 25 at the
door. Contact Recreation Chairman Dennis Newton at 254-0737.
Unemployment Info:
Being a Long Term lay-off the State must handle all UI claims and we must follow
their guidelines that are set by the State of KY to qualify for the benefits.
You can open your claim by internet, phone or visiting any UI office in State.
Full time students, must go to the downtown office and fill out a Training
Approval Form for exemption.
Must apply for a minimum of 1 job per week, or how many are specified at the
review or on UI check stub.
First review is at 6 weeks, Second is at 12 weeks, and then every 12 weeks after
that without any issues.
You are notified on your UI check stub of your review dates, usually Wed, Thur
or Fri of your second week.
Online Applications for jobs are ok.
All out of state employees (Ohio,Geogia,Florida,etc.) If you are going to be out
of state during the layoff period, you can have your claim transferred to
interstate status and avoid having to come back to Louisville for your reviews.
Call 502-564-2384
If you are going to be out of state during layoff, you can apply anywhere for
jobs outside of Kentucky also.
Please open your claim on the first Monday you are laid-off. Most will be Jan.3,
2011.
www.kewes.ky.gov , 1-866-291-2926, or any KY office.
Link to the post:
uawlap.org/building-chairpersons-report/weekly-updates/weekly-update-december-9-2010.php
Link to UAWLAP.org: uawlap.org
UAWLAP.org Site.
Details of the post follow.
In Solidarity,
Steven M. Stone
Weekly Update December 9, 2010
Order Bank: Explorer Total 3,304 Explorer end of build is Dec. 16,
2010!!!
Announcement: Thursday Dec. 9, 2010. We will meeting in the Lincoln Garage at
11:30 am, lunch break will be directly after the meeting commences. There
will be several government dignitaries, Ford Motor Company Executives and
International UAW Reps. Please attend meeting and show your support, we are
getting a new product because of your hard work and continuous building of
a quality unit. Time for LAP to shine, WE DESERVE IT!!!
Contract Launch Discussions; During the 2010 Launch discussions, the
company and your Bargaining Committee (Steve, Barry, Herb and Jamie) met
with the intent to resolve issues concerning the Launch of our new
product and future launches. The parties agreed on some Letters of
Understanding on issues related to the new product and existing contract;
rates and classifications, bids, surveys classifications, and reduction in
force language.
Meeting at Hall: The Bargaining Committee will hold a meeting after work
today at 5pm or 30 minutes after your end of shift, to answer any questions
or go over the Launch discussion items and Letters of Understanding we
resolved. All members are encouraged to attend.
Union Meeting: Union meeting will be at KTP union Hall on Dec. 14, 12 pm
and 6 pm. Please make every effort to attend one session. There will be
several by-laws changes proposed to be voted on. If anyone would like a
Built Without Your Tax Dollars Bumper Sticker, please pick it up during
this time.
Pay Information: While we are laid-off and you have payroll concerns
please feel free to email, jstieff@ford.com and sgattis@ford.com concerning
sub-pay questions and regular payroll question please email hpay@ford.com .
UAW Christmas Bowling Tournament: 26th Annual UAW Christmas Bowling
Tournament, Team event Monday Dec.27 and Singles/Doubles Tuesday Dec. 28.
Location will be Kingpin Lanes in J-Town. Start time for both days is
9:30am SHARP.. Fee is $ 21 per event, per person and only the first 50
teams will be accepted. Please submit entry forms and checks to Local 862
financial secretary.
Bids: Acceptance letter should now be posted. The final acceptance letter will
be posted at the beginning of next week. Please verify that your bid
information is correct.
Adopt-A-Child: The Adopt-A-Child Christmas Party will be at the LAP Union
Hall Dec. 17, at 9am.
Dependent Enrollment: The Health Care initiative enrollment for your
dependent children up to age 26 is open from Nov. 11 thru Dec. 15. Please
visit www.myfordbenefits.com . Specific question please call Jim Fisher at
969-3286.
Ford Year End Discounts: www.mylocalfordstore.com , $ 7500 savings on
F150,Edge and Fiesta. Also 0% / 60mths / or $ 2000 cash back on Fusion and
Escape. Until 1-3-2010
Valentine Day Dance: Saturday Feb.12, doors open at 8pm, starts at 9pm and
lasts to 1am, LAP Union Hall, $ 20 per person in advance or $ 25 at the
door. Contact Recreation Chairman Dennis Newton at 254-0737.
Unemployment Info:
Being a Long Term lay-off the State must handle all UI claims and we must follow
their guidelines that are set by the State of KY to qualify for the benefits.
You can open your claim by internet, phone or visiting any UI office in State.
Full time students, must go to the downtown office and fill out a Training
Approval Form for exemption.
Must apply for a minimum of 1 job per week, or how many are specified at the
review or on UI check stub.
First review is at 6 weeks, Second is at 12 weeks, and then every 12 weeks after
that without any issues.
You are notified on your UI check stub of your review dates, usually Wed, Thur
or Fri of your second week.
Online Applications for jobs are ok.
All out of state employees (Ohio,Geogia,Florida,etc.) If you are going to be out
of state during the layoff period, you can have your claim transferred to
interstate status and avoid having to come back to Louisville for your reviews.
Call 502-564-2384
If you are going to be out of state during layoff, you can apply anywhere for
jobs outside of Kentucky also.
Please open your claim on the first Monday you are laid-off. Most will be Jan.3,
2011.
www.kewes.ky.gov , 1-866-291-2926, or any KY office.
Link to the post:
uawlap.org/building-chairpersons-report/weekly-updates/weekly-update-december-9-2010.php
Link to UAWLAP.org: uawlap.org