Post by TonyV on Jan 31, 2018 16:16:20 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 257 February 1, 2018
LABOR WALK FOR LINDA BELCHER – This Saturday, February 3rd UAW 862 Members are invited to come out for a Special Election Labor Walk for Linda Belcher for State Representative in Bullitt County. We will meet at 9:30am at 3000 Fern Valley Rd (LAP Union Hall) where volunteers will receive training, a list of union households to visit, and informational handouts to leave with voters. This race is important to protecting working families across Kentucky.
UNION ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP – The UAW Local 862 Young Workers and Education Committees will present a Union Engagement Workshop beginning in March. The sessions will be held on Sundays at 1:00pm at the LAP Union Hall (3000 Fern Valley Rd) and will last an average of 90 minutes. ALL members (KTP, LAP, Leadec, USA) are invited to attend. Members attending all four sessions of the workshop will receive a special token of appreciation for your participation and be entered into a special drawing to be held April 22nd. If possible, please RSVP with either UAW Local 862 Union Hall (502-969-9136 or 502-241-9491). Sessions and topics are as follows:
· March 18: Leadership’s Rolls and Responsibilities, UAW Membership 101
· March 25: Diversity, Union Meeting Structure thru Recording Secretary
· April 15: Understanding the Grievance Process by KTP and LAP Chairpersons
· April 22: Fact vs. Fiction (Metro United Way), Community Action Program, UAW Special Events, Workshop Closing/Remarks and Special Drawing.
WORKERS’ COMPensation QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – Take advantage of this very popular and free service. We have a workers’ compensation attorney offering consultations to all members at each union hall location each week. The schedule is as follows: Mondays from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the KTP Union Hall and Thursdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the LAP Union Hall, excluding holidays. This is a question and answering service regarding work related injuries provided by Jennings Law Offices. You will be able to meet with a workers’ compensation attorney with no appointment necessary. Please educate yourself and utilize these convenient services available within your local union.
Dates to Remember:
02/02 – Groundhog Day
02/02 – National Wear Red Day
02/13 - Membership Meeting LAP Union Hall, 2pm and 6pm
02/14 – Valentine’s Day
02/17 – Diversity Celebration Dinner/Dance, 7pm-12am at the LAP Union Hall
02/19 – Presidents’ Day
02/21 - Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
02/24 – 4th Annual UAW 862 Bowl Benefitting Junior Achievement
03/10 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
03/11 – Daylight Savings
03/13 - Membership Meeting KTP Union Hall, 2pm and 6pm
03/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
03/21 - Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
03/30 – Annual UAW Local 862 Easter Event at the LAP Union Hall, 4:30pm-7:30pm
03/30 – Good Friday (UAW Negotiated Holiday)
04/01 – Easter
04/02 – Day After Easter (UAW Negotiated Holiday)
04/08 – UAW Local 862 Black Bass Tournament at Nolin Lake - Wax Ramp
05/28 – Memorial Day
06/10 – 19th Annual JDRF Golf Scramble at Covered Bridge Golf Club
Employee Discount –
Headquarters BBQ, located at 2700 W. Hwy. 22, Crestwood, KY, is offering employees a 10% discount. They will deliver any orders over $30. Their hours are Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm. Phone # 502-618-1765. Visit Headquarters BBQ LLC on Facebook to view their menu.
Garden Plots Available – Rent a garden plot today by calling the Jefferson County Extension Office at 502-569-2344. $20/year, 30’x30’, free water, and free use of tillers. Located at the Blue Lick Community Garden, 10000 Mud Lane, Louisville, KY 40229.