ON THE CONSOLIDATION: Meetings have occurred between your local union representatives and skilled trade representatives from both units and the company. We have seen an overview of the blueprints after the Mariner build is complete for the new Econoline trim and chassis departments. The trades were able to raise concerns and give input in this first meeting concerning their respective trades.

TIMELINES FOR COMPLETION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Last build date for the Mariner is August 26th, 2005. The first build date for PP1 of the Econoline here is December 5th, 2005 (dates subject to change).

The Union is working to secure all available work from being outsourced to outside contractors. As more information is available, the membership will be kept informed in future Information Bulletins.

NEXT PAID HOLIDAYS: Good Friday, March 25th and the day after Easter, March 28th are our next paid holidays. You must work Thursday March 24th, the day prior to the holiday, and Tuesday March 29th, the day after the holiday, to receive holiday pay, or have an excused absence for that day but you MUST work your next scheduled day. Example: If you have March 29th and March 30th off with an excused absence, you STILL MUST WORK March 31st to get paid for the holiday.

HOLIDAY CONVERSION: Books will be open in Human Resources for eligible hourly employees who work and wish to convert the holidays. Good Friday sign up will be taken down at midnight on Friday March 25th and the Monday after Easter sign up will be the week of March 28th through April 1st.

CORRECT ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER NEEDED: To protect your job, it is very important that you keep your records up to date. Please go to Human Resources and give them your correct address and phone number. You can either call or stop in at the union hall to be sure your records are correct there (440-934-3151 Ext. 21).

TENTATIVE VACATION SHUTDOWN: The weeks of July 4th, 2005 and July 11th, 2005 are tentatively scheduled for this year’s vacation shutdown. Subject to change upon written notification by the company to the local union no later than April 1st, 2005.

MARCH OF DIMES WALK AMERICA: Thank you to all who contributed to this year’s many fundraisers. Contributions to date are $6,354.00. Once again, thank you one an all.

MARCH OF DIMES RAFFLE IN HONOR OF PERRI HARMON: All items crafted and/or donated by OHAP Employees. Drawing to be held April 13th, $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Watch FCN for showcase of items! Purchase tickets from Cindy Holden, Jackie Gondek, Chris Bankovich, Kevin Harmon, Amy Jaynes-Brown, Tom May or Linda Lynch at the local union hall. All money collected will be donated to March of Dimes in honor of Perri Harmon.

UNION MEETING: The next scheduled union meeting is Sunday, April 3rd, 2005, at SOUTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL at 2:30 PM.