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- May 3rd
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Last updated: May 1, 2012
This Just In:
2010 BAFO as presented at 9:30am April 30th
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE - YOUR NEGOTIATIONS TEAM DOES NOT RECCOMMEND THE
'BEST AND FINAL OFFER (BAFO)' BY THE COMPANY.
On Monday, May 3rd we will have available our UAW Comprehensive Plan discussing the details of the Contract offer.
Please note BLDG 54 A = East, B = Middle, C= West.
Special Needs please contact Union Hall for assignments.
Please go to areas as assigned. Make sure that you sign in with a Strike Captain.
Carpool as much as possible. Carpools are being arranged from Union Hall to help with limited or no parking at plant.
Please arrive at Union Hall 15 minutes before Strike Duty so that we can carpool to strike locations and to confirm strike duties.
Persons on Medical Leave - please do not attend.
Persons >60 miles away can work an 8 hours shift.
Previous CARSON Sign-ups contact Mona Kennedy.
If for any reason your name isn't on the list contract Mona Kennedy at Union Hall.
*** ON STRIKE ***
AS OF 12:01 AM 5/11/10
from your Negotiations Team 5/10/10
- UPDATE - 5/12/10
Question: Is my medical still in effect while I'm on strike?
Answer: YES. Your medical continues to the end of the month as if you are still working. At the end of the month, your medical will then be picked up by the International Union. Medical union packages will handed out next week.
Question: Is the Negotiating Team receiving their normal pay - as if they were still working?
Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOT. They receive exactly what the members are making.
Question: How will we be paid?
Answer: Union cards will be issued sometime next week. These cards will be stamped or punched, which will enable yo to get paid. Make sure that you do not loose them. In the meantime, continue to sign rosters.
Question: What happens to an employee who de-certifies themselves from the Union?
Answer: Numerous things could happen. In order to be working in this plant it is required that you be union. Heavy fines and possible non-reinstatement will be sanctioned on the employees.
Question: What is being done to get the Union/Strike Captains up to speed on their duties?
Answer: We are planning emergency meetings with all of them to get them on board with all of their responsibilities.
Question: Hour many hours a week are needed in order to get paid?
Answer: 8 hours are required. Most employees will be given two gate assignments of 4 hours each. Exceptions of 8 hours will be made for employee's who have a long commute.
Question: We are hearing a rally is scheduled for Friday, Is this true?
Answer: YES. We are encouraging everyone to participate in this rally. It will be on Friday, May 14th from 1-3pm on Cherry and Wardlow. Other Unions have contacted us and want to participate. Please bring whistles and any other noise makers that you can think of.
From the UAW Strike Assistance Program Local Union Handbook:
TERM OF STRIKE ASSISTANCE
"A member shall accumulate Strike Assistance credits effective on the eighth day of the strike (for this purpose, Saturdays and Sundays shall be included to establish the eight days). For each day's pay missed due to the strike, Monday through Friday, a member shall receive one day's Strike Assistance at the prorated daily amount".
"Strike Assistance shall be made available to the member beginning on the 15th day of the strike".
"Any member who is eligible for Strike Assistance immediately preceding the termination of the strike will be paid one (1) additional week of Strike Assistance".
SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS
"If eligible, effective August 1, 2002, all members shall receive $200 per week, regardless of status (i.e. $40 per day for each day on strike, beginning with the eighth day of the strike, Monday through Friday)".
"Upon approval by the International President and Secretary-Treasurer, the International Union will pay from its Strike Fund: Group Life, Transition Bridge, and Group Medical-Hospital Insurance costs (excluding dental, vision, audio, and sick and accident), for striking members who participate in a strike activity assigned by the local union".
Negotiations Update: May 18, 2010
Notice: STRIKE ASSIGNMENTS - THERE WILL BE NO CHANGES TO THE STRIKE ASSIGNMENTS.
EMPLOYEE'S COMMUTING OVER 60 MILES WILL BE ALLOWED TO WORK THEIR 8 HOURS OF STRIKE DUTY ON SCHEDULED PAY DAY. NO OTHER EXCEPTIONS.
NOTE: BLDG'S 800, 98, AND CARSON WILL NOW SHUT-DOWN AT 9:00PM.
Negotiations Update: May 27, 2010
We would like to thank the ALL of our Union Brothers and Sister for their generosity and support. Special thanks to UFCW, SEIU, AFL-CIO and our Local 148 Retired Workers Chapter for their donations. THANK YOU.
Negotiations Update: June 2, 2010
*****BREAKING NEWS*****
STAY STRONG, STAY HOPEFUL AND STAY UNITED!
In Solidarity, The Negotiations Team: Stan Klemchuk, Bill Schultz, John Bejarano, Tushana Williams, Donny Cofield, Robert Bejarano, L.A. Cater and Hoi Nguyen.
***TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ***
The following Tentative Agreement (TA) was reached by the Union and the company on 6/4/10
In Solidarity,
The Negotiations Team: Rudy Gomez, Dean Zvorak, Stan Klemchuk, Bill Schultz, John Bejarano, Tushana Williams, Donny Cofield, Robert Bejarano, L.A. Cater and Hoi Nguyen
RATIFICATION VOTE ON
***TENTATIVE AGREEMENT***
A Tentative Agreement (TA) was reached by the Union and the company on Friday, 6/4/10.
A Ratification Vote of that Tentative Agreement will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9th from 5:00 am until 9:00 pm at the UNION HALL. Fraternally, UAW Local 148 Permanent Election Committe: Edna Law - Chairperson, Tony Pak - Co-Chair, Anthony Angel and Stan Hall
CORRECTION 6/7/10: Strike Pickets have not been suspended as previously reported. We will continue the Strike Pickets until we have voted on and ratified the contact.
Please see the Tentative Agreement language below by clicking links.
In Solidarity,
The Negotiations Team: Rudy Gomez, Dean Zvorak, Stan Klemchuk, Bill Schultz, John Bejarano, Tushana Williams, Donny Cofield, Robert Bejarano, L.A. Cater and Hoi Nguyen
Notice: June 6, 2010 - THERE IS NO SCHEDULED MEETING AT THE HALL ON MONDAY AS RUMORED. - Stan Klemchuk, President.
Negotiations Update: June 7, 2010
Notice: TRIAL COMMITTEE SELECTED 7/22/10
At the Local's General Membership Meeting of July 22, 2010, we selected a Trial Committee in accordance with the provisions of Article 31 of the Constitution. For the record, none on the charged strike-breakers showed up on their own behalf.
Letters are being sent to the members selected for the jury. Names will be forthcoming after they are notified. Next week more information will be flowed down as soon as it becomes available.
Stanley G. Klemchuk, President
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Stanley G. Klemchuk, President
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Stanley G. Klemchuk, President
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Special Election Committee
Important: Career Transitition Information Workshop
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Election News: Click to view
UAW Local 148 Permanent Election Committee
Letter from Long Beach Mayor Foster
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Vacation / Sick Payout May 3, 2012
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Stan Klemchuk, President
