Layoffs 

By now most of you have heard or have had something rolled out to you about the laying off of 179 members to take affect December 3.  This is for the main plant only and does not affect TDO.  I am told at this time by management that the heaviest months will be December and January because of volume, and then things should start picking up a little in February. 

The Benefit Reps will have a package together to be rolled at your normal team meeting times on the week of November 26.  You will go to a conference room (to be determined later) instead of going to your team meeting.  So if you have the seniority and are considering taking the layoff, please be patient and wait for them to roll this out.

Attendance Policy

Labor Relations has rolled out the new Attendance Policy to management.  It will be the local union’s responsibility to roll it out and to make sure the membership understands it, and management’s job to administer it.  Please feel free to ask any questions and we will answer them.

Local Negotiations Update

We have not met with management since October 19, and we will resume when we have clear direction from the International Union and the corporation on the issue of core and non-core work and classifications. 

We, on the committee, want to present an agreement that can be explained with nothing hidden so the membership knows what they are voting on.  We will resume our 2nd Step meetings with Labor again until we resume negotiations.

Holidays

The committee wishes each member to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the time with their family.  And please remember our men and women serving in the armed forces that won’t have an opportunity to be with their families.

In solidarity,

Steve Rop

Shop Chairman

UAW Local 730