Post by TonyV on Mar 10, 2016 12:10:29 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 184 March 9, 2016
UAW LOCAL 862 ELECTIONS - In accordance with the UAW International Constitution & the By-laws of UAW Local 862, nominations will be taken at the regular Membership Meetings on April 12, 2016 for the Un-Expired Term of the following positions: LAP Bargaining Committeeperson (1 to be Elected), KTP Bargaining Committeeperson (1 to be Elected), LAP Committeepersons for “Skilled Trades” (Unassigned)- 2 to be Elected from LAP Skilled Trades. The two (2) Elected Unassigned Skilled Trades Committeepersons will fill any full time positions as they open. Term expires in May 2017. KTP Committeepersons for “Production and Skilled Trades” (Assigned and Unassigned) 14 to be Elected from KTP Production and 3 to be Elected from KTP Skilled Trades. The top four (4) District Committeepersons for production will serve office immediately based on representative numbers per the Master Agreement Volume 1 and the ten (10) additional will fill any full time positions as they open. The top one (1) District Committeeperson for skilled trades will serve immediately, while the other two (2) will fill any full time positions as they open. This position will be elected by plurality vote, if a tie occurs, plant seniority will prevail. Term expires in May 2017.
Election for these positions will be held Wednesday, April 20th thru Friday, April 22nd, 2016; polls open at 6:00am on Wednesday, April 20th and close at 7:00pm on Friday, April 22nd, 2016 at the Chamberlain Lane Union Hall and Fern Valley Road Union Hall.
ST. PATRICK’S PARADE - Don’t forget the parade is Saturday, March 12th, at 3:00pm. UAW/FORD is one of the sponsors for the St. Patrick’s Parade this year. Everyone is invited to march in the parade. UAW members and their families will be passing out beads and candy to the crowd.
2nd ANNUAL UAW 862 BOWLING CLASSIC – This event will be held Saturday March 19, 2016 beginning at 6:00pm at Executive Strike and Spare (911 Phillips Lane). It will benefit Junior Achievement. Individual registration is $50 per person. Fill a lane with five bowlers for $200 ($50 savings). 9-pin no-tap league style and bowler handicapped to be determined by committee. Register either as an individual or team on or before March 14th and you will automatically receive a ticket for the Grand Prize Drawing; a weekend at French Lick Resort. To register online go to 2016UAW862bowl.kintera.org then click “Register Here” and follow instructions. You can also call 502-569-9212 and registration and payment can be taken over the phone. Registration fee includes the cost of three games, shoe rental and a JA Bowling Classic T-shirt.
KENTUCKY KINGDOM & HURRICANE BAY DISCOUNT – Take advantage of the discounted one-day admission tickets ($34.95, does not include taxes) available to UAW/Ford employees. Tickets are printed at time of purchase and are valid on any regular operating day for the 2016 Season. Please refer to the website at www.kentuckykingdom.com for tickets, operating days and hours. Ticket price does not include admission to the state fair. The company code is UAWL16.
Dates to Remember:
03/13- Daylight Savings Time Begins
03/16 – Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
03/12 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 3:00pm
03/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
03/19 – Prom Party Give-Away
03/19 – 2nd Annual UAW 862 Bowling Classic benefitting Junior Achievement
03/19 – UAW Region 8 Bowling Tournament
03/20 – First Day of Spring
03/21 – Last day to apply for the Special Retirement Incentive Offerings
03/25 – Good Friday
03/25 – UAW Local 862 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at LAP Union Hall, 4:30pm-7:30pm
03/27 – Easter Sunday
03/28 – Day after Easter Holiday
04/10 – UAW Local 862 Black Bass Tournament at Green River Lake/Holmes Bend
04/12 – Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
04/13 – Annual Retirees’ Meeting and Spring Dinner, 11:30am at the LAP Union Hall. Please RSVP.
04/20-22 – UAW Local 862 Elections
04/16-24 – Mayor’s Give A Day Week, www.mygiveaday.com
05/08 – Mother’s Day
05/10 – Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
05/11 – Retirees’ Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am (covered dish).
05/23 – UAW Local 862 Retirees’ Golf Scramble
05/30 – Memorial Day
Hourly Optional Life and Accident Open Enrollment Period will be from March 14, 2016 to April 22, 2016.
special Retirement Incentives offerings – The time frame for the buyouts (STEP or SRI) ends March 21, 2016.
I will be out of the office attending a Financial Secretary Conference from March 14-17, 2016. Tim Sanders, Vice President, will be on covering the duties as President that week. If you need to reach him call (502) 241-9491.