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LINE SPEED REDUCTION: The
company is doing a line speed reduction to 32 JPH (jobs per
hour). Unfortunately with the sales and the volume down, this
was the only way to maintain two production shifts. As everyone
is aware, the company’s initial number was 325 people to be laid
off and as of now that number is down to 178. We do not agree
with this number and we are by no means finished working to
further reduce it, if possible. On August 3rd when the line
speed is reduced, work is added to jobs and work stations are
moved, please work at a normal pace and in a safe manner. If you
feel that you are being overworked, contact your Committeeman.
Every Committeeman will have a stopwatch to check the line
speeds and Standards will be available for job overloads. Please
check your JSA’s for time allotted for elements against the work
that’s being added to your operations. If you feel that there
may be a problem, please contact your Committeeman or Standards
Rep. Also, if you feel that there may be ergonomic issues please
contact your Committeeman to get these issues addressed
immediately.
SCHEDULED TENTATIVE DOWN
WEEKS: July 20th, July 27th, September 14th, September 21st
and November 2nd are scheduled down weeks. Of course, this is
always subject to change. The week of August 17th is a
scheduled vacation week.
ORDER BANK: As of
Friday, July 10th, the balance out order bank for the Econoline
is 6,807. The 2010 order bank will not be released until the
2010 model launch occurs.
UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
(for the weeks of 7/20/09 and 7/27/09): Last day worked:
July 17th. 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:
- Claim number ( 901083
) provided by ODJFS for the week your layoff begins when
filing for unemployment.
- PLEASE NOTE: You
must access the ODJFS website TWICE or call ODJFS TWICE to
receive benefits.
- Full details and
instructions from the ODJFS are available in Human Resources
and at the union hall. The ODJFS instructions will also be
posted on our website at
www.uawlocal2000.org.
PLEASE follow the ODJFS instructions carefully.
**Please start making your
first visit to the ODJFS web site starting Sunday, July 19th
but no later than Saturday, July 25th. You must make application
during the layoff week as stated above. If you do not have
internet access call 1-877-644-6562 (business hours are 8:00
AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, except holidays).
**The ODJFS instructions indicate the last day to make
application is Saturday, July 25th. PLEASE do not wait until
that date to file because if you do you may encounter a problem
that could force you to file late for your application.
BENEFITS OFFICE HOURS DURING
DOWN WEEKS: During the layoff weeks, Benefits Representative
Ron Bills will be at the union hall. His office hours will be
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon and from 1:00
PM to 5:00 PM. The union hall will remain open Monday
through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 PM to 5:00
PM.
PAYCHECK INFORMATION:
Paychecks for the pay ending Sunday, July 19th will be
distributed for those members who do not have direct deposit on
Friday, July 24th in the administration building between 9:00 AM
and 1:00 PM.
RETIRING OR TAKING A
PACKAGE/FAMILY DAYS: Those retiring or taking a package that
have not used their family days must do so before their last day
of work or those days will be lost. Retiring members: After
you clear through Labor Relations, please remember to stop at
the union hall during business hours to pick up your retirement
items.
LOCAL 2000 ANNUAL PICNIC:
This year, Local 2000’s annual picnic will be held on
Saturday, August 1st at the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo.
Tickets will be sold on Monday, July 13th and
Thursday, July 16th from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM in the main
lobby at the plant. There will be a limit of ten (10) tickets
per member. Please bring your own picnic basket or food can be
purchased from the zoo vendors. Adult tickets will be $5.00 and
tickets for children 11 and under will be free. There will be
door prizes and bingo for members.
LOCAL 2000 RETIREES’ PICNIC:
The retirees’ picnic will be held at Weiss Field in Avon Lake on
Thursday, August 6th beginning at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be served
at 12:00 noon. Beverages will be provided and bingo games will
be played after lunch. There is a $10.00 non-refundable fee per
person and no reservations will be taken for the picnic after
Monday, August 3rd. The picnic is limited to Local 2000
Retirees and one guest. Reservation forms are available at the
union hall and at Local 2000’s website (www.uawlocal2000.org).
Reminder for those who are attending: Please bring a
non-perishable food item with you to the picnic to help feed the
needy.
LOCAL 2000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR THE LABOR DAY CELEBRATION: If you are interested in
volunteering for this year’s event please contact Linda, our
secretary at the union hall, at 440.934.3151, extension 21 to
sign up. Volunteers will receive a commemorative Labor Day
Celebration t-shirt. Please call Linda with your shirt
size as soon as possible so you will receive your desired size.
HUMAN RESOURCES HOURS:
Human Resources will be open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the
layoff weeks.
TEXAS SHOOTOUT/SOFTBALL
TOURNAMENT: The Recreation Committee’s Texas Shootout
Softball Tournament is Saturday, September 12th at Oakwood Park
at 9:30 AM. Please submit a 15 person roster (including t-shirt
size) by August 7th. The cost is $5.00 per player. Contact Scott
Young at 440.396.8093, Wendy Baker at 440.653.6038, Greg
Hamilton at 440.213.4251 or Scott Heckman in the Body Shop for
further details.
CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT:
The Women’s Committee’s first annual Corn Hole Tournament takes
place Saturday, September 19th at the local union hall. The cost
is $25.00 per team. Contact members of the committee or the
local union hall for details and entry forms. |
