Post by TonyV on Apr 15, 2016 16:36:17 GMT -5
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WEEKLY UPDATE April 15, 2016
ORDER BANK
2017 ESCAPE: 22,572 UNITS 17 Day Supply
2017 MKC: 5,554 UNITS 32 Day Supply
PATHWAY TO THE SKILLED TRADES APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: With the ratification of
the 2015 CBA, the pathway to the UAW/Ford Apprenticeship Program has been
changed. Informational meetings were scheduled and held for all production
crews in Conference Room B (upstairs in the Administration Building). For
those employees that are eligible for the Industrial Readiness Certificate
Program (ALL Full Time UAW/Ford hourly employees and ALL Full Time Salary
employees), the first term of the Industrial Readiness Certificate Program will
begin the week of May 9th. Class signups will be held in the main cafeteria at
the following times:
April 11th--April 15th-- at 9 am, Noon, 2:30 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm, and 9 pm
April 18th—April 21st—at 9 am, Noon, 2:30 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm, and 9 pm
A/Z PLAN PIN PROGRAM EXPANDS: Now thru June 30, 2016, Ford is expanding the
traditional A/Z Plan Program, which gives employees and retirees four A/Z Plan
PINS each year for personal use or to share with immediate family members. The
expansion will include aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. This Plan PINS can
be found at www.azx.ford.com and select “Generate a PIN” and from there
follow the directions listed. Any questions or concerns can be either found in
the website listed above or by calling 1-800-348-7709.
2016 THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE WRISTBAND WINNERS: There was a recent drawing for
the available 40 wristbands for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville fireworks
and airshow. The winners are as follows:
Jeff Maruna Leah Vanderweit Jason
Maupin Deborah Hardin Heather McGill
Krista Clayton Tracy McCoy Phil St.
Clair
Chris Gregorchik Lisa Brindle Will
Hayes Dwayne Miles Paul
Weixler Carmen Young
KT Jay Stengel
Barb Herber Anthony Gumbrull Todd
Starky Mike Rancoct John
Kiel Ray Moye
Nancy Edson Darren Lawrence
Carol Phills Chris Cain
Ryan Christensen Clyde Mims Sheila
Mohr Andy Ward David
Whitt Marty Willinger
Tom Manenti Dan
Nizer Phyliss
Russ Mark Miller Eric
Oliver Donald Jones Michael
Leslie Ken Klasterman
In order to pick up your Thunder Wristbands, please visit the UAW Store located
in the main cafeteria or contact Gayle Parker at 502-418-1990.
RIDERS FOR HEROES: Riders for Heroes is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts
associated with the UAW, dedicated to those who serve our communities and our
country. Please take a moment to look at their Facebook page, Riders for
Heroes, or see Jeff Bailey, Mike Parker, Lee Bush or Gayle Parker in regards to
questions or additional information. There will be a meet and greet for the
Riders for Heros this Sunday April 17th @ Roosters on Preston Highway @12:00.
MARCH MADNESS BRACKET WINNERS: The recent winners in regards to the NCAA March
Madness bracket pool benefitting March of Dimes was as follows: First
place—Brian Mackin (Final B), Second Place—Oscar (Line 7), and Third
Place—Michael Young (IP Line). Thanks to all that took part in this year’s
bracket challenge.
KENTUCKY DERBY AND OAKS RAFFLE: It’s just about Derby Season and our friends
at Fund for the Arts have an amazing opportunity for you to win a box to both
the 2016 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. There are only 1,000 raffle tickets
printed, which leads to a good opportunity for those interested. The raffle
tickets will cost $100 per chance, and all of the proceeds will benefit the Fund
for the Arts. To purchase your raffle ticket, please visit:
fundforthearts.webconnex.com/2016Raffle. A winner will be selected in
a random, public drawing held Saturday, April 30th at Churchill Downs.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Nate Morris of Morris Industries has developed a new
scholarship to honor Lewis Sexton. Lewis is a retired UAW member and has held
numerous elected and appointed positions. The scholarship fund will provide
three $5,000 scholarship awards to children of UAW 862 members or retirees who
will be attending college in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Applicants must be
a graduating senior, plan to attend a 4 year college in Kentucky, have a GPA of
3.5 or higher, be involved in the community, or demonstrate financial need.
The deadline to apply is April 20th and applications can be submitted at
morrisindustries.com/lewissexton/#
B-12 SHOTS ARE BACK: B-12 Shots are back by popular demand! Due to the
popularity of the program, our local leadership has successfully negotiated to
once again offer B-12 Shots. The B-12 Shots will be available on Tuesdays and
Fridays for the next 6 weeks at the LAP Union Hall from 3 pm – 7 pm.
BALLOON RACE AND PEGASUS PARADE: There is an opportunity to be involved in
this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival Activities. There will be signups for
these events if you are interested in volunteering in the UAW Employee Store
located in the main cafeteria from April 4th thru April 22nd.
KENTUCKY KINGDOM AND HURRICANE BAY DISCOUNT: Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane
Bay Waterpark will offer discounted one-day admission tickets to all UAW/Ford
Employees. The tickets are printed at the time of purchase and are valid on
any regular operating day for the 2016 season. Please refer to the website,
www.kentuckykingdom.com for operating days and hours. The Company code is
UAWL16 and the date issued is 3/3/2016. The ticket price will be $34.95 plus
tax.
ESSP GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The UAW Grief Support Group will launch on Monday,
April 18th at 5 pm in the Union Offices. If interested or for more
information, please contact the ESSP Rep on your crew: A Crew—Kevin Bush
502-364-3659, B Crew—Tina Jenkins 502-357-5911, or C Crew Jeff Hale
502-357-3687
OPTIONAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT: The optional Life and
Accident Insurance will have its open enrollment for 2016 from March 14th thru
April 22nd. Sterling Insurance will have representatives in the plant at a
future date to answer any questions and assist participants in the enrollment
process. You can also enroll once the period opens by calling 1-800-843-8184
or by going online at www.unicare.com/ford. You may enroll yourself, your
spouse, and dependents. New enrollees may elect the first two levels of life
insurance coverage without proof of insurability. If you are already enrolled,
you may increase your life insurance coverage by one level without proof of
insurability. The Sterling Insurance Group will be at the Louisville Assembly
Plant Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (4/4-4/6) at the following times: 5 am
– 10 am and 5 pm – 1 am to answer questions and assist members in getting
registered.
Link to the post:
uawlap.org/building-chairpersons-report/weekly-updates/weekly-update-april-15-2016.php
Link to UAWLAP.org: uawlap.org
Details of the post follow.
WEEKLY UPDATE April 15, 2016
ORDER BANK
2017 ESCAPE: 22,572 UNITS 17 Day Supply
2017 MKC: 5,554 UNITS 32 Day Supply
PATHWAY TO THE SKILLED TRADES APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: With the ratification of
the 2015 CBA, the pathway to the UAW/Ford Apprenticeship Program has been
changed. Informational meetings were scheduled and held for all production
crews in Conference Room B (upstairs in the Administration Building). For
those employees that are eligible for the Industrial Readiness Certificate
Program (ALL Full Time UAW/Ford hourly employees and ALL Full Time Salary
employees), the first term of the Industrial Readiness Certificate Program will
begin the week of May 9th. Class signups will be held in the main cafeteria at
the following times:
April 11th--April 15th-- at 9 am, Noon, 2:30 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm, and 9 pm
April 18th—April 21st—at 9 am, Noon, 2:30 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm, and 9 pm
A/Z PLAN PIN PROGRAM EXPANDS: Now thru June 30, 2016, Ford is expanding the
traditional A/Z Plan Program, which gives employees and retirees four A/Z Plan
PINS each year for personal use or to share with immediate family members. The
expansion will include aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. This Plan PINS can
be found at www.azx.ford.com and select “Generate a PIN” and from there
follow the directions listed. Any questions or concerns can be either found in
the website listed above or by calling 1-800-348-7709.
2016 THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE WRISTBAND WINNERS: There was a recent drawing for
the available 40 wristbands for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville fireworks
and airshow. The winners are as follows:
Jeff Maruna Leah Vanderweit Jason
Maupin Deborah Hardin Heather McGill
Krista Clayton Tracy McCoy Phil St.
Clair
Chris Gregorchik Lisa Brindle Will
Hayes Dwayne Miles Paul
Weixler Carmen Young
KT Jay Stengel
Barb Herber Anthony Gumbrull Todd
Starky Mike Rancoct John
Kiel Ray Moye
Nancy Edson Darren Lawrence
Carol Phills Chris Cain
Ryan Christensen Clyde Mims Sheila
Mohr Andy Ward David
Whitt Marty Willinger
Tom Manenti Dan
Nizer Phyliss
Russ Mark Miller Eric
Oliver Donald Jones Michael
Leslie Ken Klasterman
In order to pick up your Thunder Wristbands, please visit the UAW Store located
in the main cafeteria or contact Gayle Parker at 502-418-1990.
RIDERS FOR HEROES: Riders for Heroes is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts
associated with the UAW, dedicated to those who serve our communities and our
country. Please take a moment to look at their Facebook page, Riders for
Heroes, or see Jeff Bailey, Mike Parker, Lee Bush or Gayle Parker in regards to
questions or additional information. There will be a meet and greet for the
Riders for Heros this Sunday April 17th @ Roosters on Preston Highway @12:00.
MARCH MADNESS BRACKET WINNERS: The recent winners in regards to the NCAA March
Madness bracket pool benefitting March of Dimes was as follows: First
place—Brian Mackin (Final B), Second Place—Oscar (Line 7), and Third
Place—Michael Young (IP Line). Thanks to all that took part in this year’s
bracket challenge.
KENTUCKY DERBY AND OAKS RAFFLE: It’s just about Derby Season and our friends
at Fund for the Arts have an amazing opportunity for you to win a box to both
the 2016 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. There are only 1,000 raffle tickets
printed, which leads to a good opportunity for those interested. The raffle
tickets will cost $100 per chance, and all of the proceeds will benefit the Fund
for the Arts. To purchase your raffle ticket, please visit:
fundforthearts.webconnex.com/2016Raffle. A winner will be selected in
a random, public drawing held Saturday, April 30th at Churchill Downs.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Nate Morris of Morris Industries has developed a new
scholarship to honor Lewis Sexton. Lewis is a retired UAW member and has held
numerous elected and appointed positions. The scholarship fund will provide
three $5,000 scholarship awards to children of UAW 862 members or retirees who
will be attending college in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Applicants must be
a graduating senior, plan to attend a 4 year college in Kentucky, have a GPA of
3.5 or higher, be involved in the community, or demonstrate financial need.
The deadline to apply is April 20th and applications can be submitted at
morrisindustries.com/lewissexton/#
B-12 SHOTS ARE BACK: B-12 Shots are back by popular demand! Due to the
popularity of the program, our local leadership has successfully negotiated to
once again offer B-12 Shots. The B-12 Shots will be available on Tuesdays and
Fridays for the next 6 weeks at the LAP Union Hall from 3 pm – 7 pm.
BALLOON RACE AND PEGASUS PARADE: There is an opportunity to be involved in
this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival Activities. There will be signups for
these events if you are interested in volunteering in the UAW Employee Store
located in the main cafeteria from April 4th thru April 22nd.
KENTUCKY KINGDOM AND HURRICANE BAY DISCOUNT: Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane
Bay Waterpark will offer discounted one-day admission tickets to all UAW/Ford
Employees. The tickets are printed at the time of purchase and are valid on
any regular operating day for the 2016 season. Please refer to the website,
www.kentuckykingdom.com for operating days and hours. The Company code is
UAWL16 and the date issued is 3/3/2016. The ticket price will be $34.95 plus
tax.
ESSP GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The UAW Grief Support Group will launch on Monday,
April 18th at 5 pm in the Union Offices. If interested or for more
information, please contact the ESSP Rep on your crew: A Crew—Kevin Bush
502-364-3659, B Crew—Tina Jenkins 502-357-5911, or C Crew Jeff Hale
502-357-3687
OPTIONAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT: The optional Life and
Accident Insurance will have its open enrollment for 2016 from March 14th thru
April 22nd. Sterling Insurance will have representatives in the plant at a
future date to answer any questions and assist participants in the enrollment
process. You can also enroll once the period opens by calling 1-800-843-8184
or by going online at www.unicare.com/ford. You may enroll yourself, your
spouse, and dependents. New enrollees may elect the first two levels of life
insurance coverage without proof of insurability. If you are already enrolled,
you may increase your life insurance coverage by one level without proof of
insurability. The Sterling Insurance Group will be at the Louisville Assembly
Plant Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (4/4-4/6) at the following times: 5 am
– 10 am and 5 pm – 1 am to answer questions and assist members in getting
registered.
Link to the post:
uawlap.org/building-chairpersons-report/weekly-updates/weekly-update-april-15-2016.php
Link to UAWLAP.org: uawlap.org