Each candidate is allowed a challenger. The identity of your challenger must be provided in writing to the Election Committee Co-Chairperson (Tommie Thacker) no less than 1 hour prior to the opening of the polls or dropped off at UAW Local 2000 no less than one hour prior to the opening of the polls. Challengers must report to the registration table to receive their identification badge and rules. The UAW Local 2000 Election Committee thanks you in advance for your cooperation.

ABSENTEE VOTING: Absentee voting will be permitted per membership action at the March 11th membership meeting and the UAW International Constitution. ONLY those on official union or company business are eligible to absentee vote. Absentee ballots will be available at the union hall.

REVISED TENTATIVE DOWN WEEKS: Chairman Nick Gallogly has been advised by the company that the following are tentative down weeks: August 30th, September 27th and October 11th. As always, the work schedule is subject to change.

VACATION SHUTDOWN: The company has notified the Chairman that vacation shutdown will be the weeks of July 5th and July 12th.

ORDER BANK: As of April 23, 2010, the order bank was 10,467.

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, May 4th is Election Day. Please take the time out of your busy day to vote. There are many local, county and state offices and issues on the ballot in this Primary Election.

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON: The Women’s Committee is sponsoring a Mother’s Day luncheon on Saturday, May 1st from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the plant from committee members Paula Weaver, Brenda Davis, Landy Kyzer, Arlene Spurlock, Nadine Gonzales, Elba Cordova, Chrissy Wengerd, Roy Escandon or Jim Monday or at the union hall from Linda.

51st ANNUAL REGION 2-B SINGLES GOLF TOURNAMENT: The tournament will be held Saturday, May 22nd and Sunday, June 27th at Hawthorne Hills and on Saturday, May 22nd and Sunday, June 27th at Thunderbird Hills. The tournament is open to all Region 2-B members (active or retired) and their spouses. It will be conducted on a first-come first-serve basis. All applications must be as foursomes and no singles or any variations will be processed. Applications and full details are available at the union hall. Entries must be post marked no later than April 30th, 2010.

NEXT PAID HOLIDAY – MEMORIAL DAY: Monday, May 31st. Members on the 4-day work schedule will be paid ten (10) hours’ holiday pay. Members on the 5-day work schedule will be paid eight (8) hours’ holiday pay. You must work Tuesday (the day after the holiday) or have a proper excuse to be paid holiday pay.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Per membership action at the April meeting, the next monthly membership meeting will be on Sunday, May 2nd at 2:30 PM due to Mother’s Day falling on the second Sunday, May 9th. The meeting will be at UAW Local 2000 Union Hall, 3151 Abbe Road, Sheffield Village, Ohio.

PREMIER UNIT MEETING: The next monthly membership meeting will be on Sunday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM at the UAW Local 2000 Union Hall, 3151 Abbe Road, Sheffield Village, Ohio.