Message from the Election Committee: Polls will be open May 5th at 12:00 AM for a 24-hour period. Prior to Election Day, if you do not have a valid ID, please go to the Human Resource Department for a temporary ID card. Members must present their Ohio Assembly ID card or other suitable ID at the time of voting.

Each candidate is allowed a challenger. However, the committee recommends designating one challenger for more than one candidate due to space limitations. The identity of your challenger(s) must be provided in writing to the Election Committee Chairman (Edwin Candelario) no less than 1 hour prior to the opening of the polls. Challengers must report to the registration table to receive badge and rules.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation, UAW Local 2000 Election Committee

The election trailers are located on the Abbe Road side of the plant near the administration building.

20 DAY RULE REMINDER:
Disability Benefits – “20 Day Rule” Requirements: Should you need to go on disability, PLEASE follow applicable rules. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, employees must file their claim for disability benefits with UniCare within 20 calendar days of the start of their illness or injury.

“Written notice of injury or sickness must be given to the Insurer within 20 days after the date of the accident causing such injury or the commencement of disability resulting from such sickness or as soon as is reasonably possible…

Failure to furnish such proof within the time required shall not invalidate nor reduce any claim if it was not reasonably possible to give proof within such time, provided such proof is furnished as soon as reasonably possible…”

Please note: Employees filing workers’ compensation claims must also file a disability claim with UniCare within 20 days of the start of their injury or illness.

Application of this language is effective May 1, 2005. If an employee does not file a claim with UniCare for disability benefits within 20 calendar days from the date of disability and they do not have a reasonable justification for a delay in filing, the claim will be denied, regardless of the validity of the disability.

A complete Benefits Bulletin may be obtained in Human Relations or from either UAW Benefits Representative at the plant or at the UAW hall.

Primary Election: Election Day is Tuesday May 3rd, 2005. Most communities have offices and/or issues on the ballot.

Local 2000 Golf League: The Golf League officially started on April 28, 2005, but you can sign up and play up until May 13, 2005 by calling Linda Lynch at the union hall (440.934.3151 Ext. 21) and leaving a message for John Hunter.

Reality Check Returns: “Reality Check – America Works” UAW Region 2-B television show returns and is aired on WEWS (ABC) every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The show explores important issues that impact the lives of Ohio’s working men and women.