Post by TonyV on Aug 25, 2015 19:13:45 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 161, August 26, 2015
UAW LOCAL 862 STRIKE ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONAL MEETING – The meeting is for UAW/Ford Active Production and Skilled Trades members and will be held this Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the UAW Local 862 Union Hall at 3000 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40213.
The UAW Local 862 Leadership and Community Services Committee, in conjunction with our remaining standing committees, are hosting an informational meeting regarding “What you need to know” if a strike becomes necessary. At this meeting we will be discussing strike preparation, eligibility, included and excluded benefits, along with returning to work. Make sure all your contact information is up to date at your respective union hall for any possible strike assistance needs. There will personal information update forms available at the meeting.
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UAW LOCAL 862 STRIKE VOTE – The UAW/National Ford Department has requested the Local 862 Election Committee facilitate the 2015 Strike Authorization Vote. The vote will take place at both Local 862 union halls.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Polls will be open from 4:00am -7:00pm
As the contract deadline approaches, it is essential that we send a clear message to Ford Motor Company that we are prepared to take the necessary steps in order to achieve equity in our National and Local agreements. You can assist your negotiators by taking part in the upcoming strike vote. The purpose of this strike vote is to give the negotiating team the authority to determine whether or not a strike is necessary in order to accomplish their goal in securing a contract that is fair and equitable for all parties concerned.
It is important that we get maximum membership participation in this strike vote, so please make every effort to get out and vote.
All members will be required to show identification (Ford ID, Union Card, etc.) in order to vote.
VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!
Dates to Remember:
08/30 – Strike Assistance Informational Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm
09/01 – Strike Vote @ both Local 862 Union Halls
09/05 – 4th Annual Hero Reward Event beginning at 2:00pm. Info available at www.uaw862.org
09/07 – Labor Day
09/07 – 16th Annual Labor Day Picnic & Car Show at the Zoo
09/08 – Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
09/10 – KTP Health and Education Fair from 10am-7pm, Gate 6
09/11-12 – National Day of Service and Remembrance
09/12 – 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park. To register visit www.act.alz.org
09/13 – Grandparents’ Day
09/13 – JDRF Car, Motorcycle, & Craft Show (fordktpcares.com)
09/16 - Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
09/19 – 2015 Kentuckiana Heart Walk at Waterfront Park. Register www.heart.org/kentuckianaheartwalk.
09/19 – Louisville Pride Festival Bardstown Rd 11:00am-11:00pm, www.louisvillepride.com
09/20 – UAW Picnic, 11:00am – 5:00pm
09/20 – LAP Golf Scramble Benefiting March of Dimes @ Nevel
Meade Golf Course, 7:30am & 1:30pm
09/23 – First Day of Autumn
09/27 – Cincinnati Reds Baseball Trip
10/03 – UAW/Ford Volunteer Night at the Zoo
10/1-31 – Halloween at the Zoo (10/3 UAW/Ford Volunteer Night)
10/9-10 – Fordfest Mustang and All Ford Show at Bill Collins
Ford
10/11 - UAW Local 862 Bass Tournament @ Barren River Lake
10/14 - Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am (Annual Health Fair from 9am-1pm)
10/1-31 – Halloween at the Zoo
In the event of a labor dispute the www.UAW862.org website will be the official source of information as it is received concerning Strike Assistance.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT –
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Questions or comments? Email me at mdunn7@ford.com or call 502-241-9491
