TENTATIVE SATURDAYS: This
Saturday, February 25th, production is scheduled for both shifts.
The company has advised Chairman Nick Gallogly and the Bargaining
Structure that there will be mandatory Saturdays for both shifts on
March 11th and March 25th, 2006. Please note: schedules are
always subject to change.
RETIREMENT SPECIAL PROGRAM CLOSES:
The window of opportunity to sign up for any of the five (5)
retirement incentive packages closes at 5 PM this Thursday, February
23rd, 2006. No applications will be accepted after 5 PM.
FORD’S PARKING POLICY: The
Local 2000 Union Leadership disagrees with the bulletin that the
company issued on parking at Ohio Assembly, as written. This is not
to say that there may be something that could be agreed to, if we
were asked for our input. There have been many questions about
motorcycle parking. As of now, Ford doesn’t make a motorcycle, so
the parking will remain the same.
UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For
those members who may take a temporary layoff: The Ohio Department
of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) no longer has unemployment forms.
You must file for unemployment by calling 1.877.644.6562 or by
filing online at http://unemployment.ohio.gov. Some information for
filing your claim is listed as follows.
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You must use the claim number
provided by ODJFS for the week your layoff begins when filing
for unemployment.
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PLEASE NOTE: You must
access the ODJFS website or call ODJFS TWICE to receive
benefits.
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Full details and instructions
are available in Human Resources and at the union hall.
UNEMPLOYMENT DETERMINATION:
Members who may take a temporary layoff must take their ODJFS
Determination Notice to Human Resources to file for sub pay for your
waiting week. This will start your auto sub.
HOURLY OPTIONAL EMPLOYEE AND
DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE: Limited Open Enrollment Period.
When: NOW through March 6th, 2006, as provided in the UAW/Ford
agreement. Active employees who currently have coverage under the
Employee and Dependent Optional Life Insurance Plan may increase the
amount of coverage one level only during the specified period
regardless of their health history. To obtain the enrollment forms,
contact the Optional Insurance Plan office at 1-800-742-8215. For
further information please contact Benefit Reps Tom Orlando at
933-1322 or Dotti Washington at 934-3151 ext. 29. CANDIDATES NIGHT:
The Lorain County UAW CAP Council and the AFL-CIO Federation of
Labor present Candidates Night at UAW Local 425 on March 2nd, 2006
at 5:30 PM. Everyone is welcome.
KEEPING INFORMED: Through our
Local 2000 Web Site you will receive automatic information
bulletins, our newspaper, The Vanguard, classes offered and family
events from the Family Service & Learning Center and the Local
Education and Training Program Department (EDTP). To subscribe, go
to
www.uawlocal2000.org and find
E-Bulletins and click on “Sign Up Now.” The web site also has many
useful links and phone numbers for employee benefits and services.
Your e-mail address will NOT be shared with anyone.
STANDING COMMITTEES: Anyone
interested in being on a Standing Committee should contact President
Tim Donovan at the local union hall, at 934.3151 Ext. 22.
BJ’S AND COSTCO WAREHOUSE
MEMBERSHIPS: Discounts for UAW Local 2000 members/Ford employees
will continue to be available only at the union hall until
further notice.
UNION MEETING: The next
scheduled union meeting is Sunday March 12th, 2006 at Southview High
School, 2270 East 42nd Street in Lorain at 2:30 PM.
