CONSOLIDATION: A discussion was held with Gerald Bantom concerning the needs of Local 2000 regarding the consolidation. A reasonable request for retirement packages was discussed and the National Department agreed to come to the plant for further discussion with Local 2000 Leadership. As we receive additional information we will pass it along to the membership.

C.O.L.A. RAISE: You will be receiving a cost of living raise of twenty-six six cents (26˘) effective Monday, June 6, 2005. Therefore, the total cost-of-living received in your paycheck will be ninety-nine cents (99˘) per hour.

SHIFT PREFERENCE: Sign up in the Human Resources Department June 6 through June 10, 2005.

SUPPLEMENTAL OPT OFF POOL: Sign up in Human Resources the month of June (June 1 through June 30, 2005) if you have the qualifications.

JULY 4th CONVERSION: Sign up in Human Resources the week of June 6 through June 10 (midnight).

BLOOD DRIVE: LifeShare Community Blood Services will be conducting a blood drive at the Ohio Assembly Plant in the Thunderbird Conference Room on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please bring your donor card or photo id and a list of any medications you are taking.

STANDING COMMITTEES: Anyone interested in being on a Standing Committee for the next term should contact President Tim Donovan at the local union hall.

THE 5TH REGION 2-B TRADE SHOW AND FAMILY DAY will be held on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, 2005 at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, Ohio.

Activities on Friday, June 10, 2005 will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. Saturday’s activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. Voluntary local entertainment will be provided during the day with professional entertainment periodically throughout the day.

For the Special Interest, Antique, Custom, Hot Rod, Muscle Car, Motorcycle and Tractor Show: Registration forms are available at the union hall or you may register at the event.

Prizes: Prize drawings will be held after the close of the exhibits on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. Winners need not be present to win. There will be no charge to enter the drawing for prizes (except CAP drawings).

Children’s Entertainment: We are currently in the process of securing entertainment for children, which will be provided on both days.

Camping: Approximately 200 campsites will be available on the Fairgrounds property, on a first come – first serve basis, at a cost of $15.00 per night, including electricity and water hookups. Pre-registration is not required.

NEXT UNION MEETING: Our next membership meeting is on Sunday June 12, 2005 at Southview High School, 2270 East 42nd Street, Lorain. AGENDA: Swearing in of Officers.