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Volume 38, Number 2
Louisville, Kentucky
April-May, 2016
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President’s Report
Todd Dunn
President
Phone (502) 241-9491
welcome our Brothers and
Sisters into UAW Local
862 we are also working to
strengthen solidarity within
our ranks. We are electing
new leadership . . .
... UAW Region 8
representatives will be
in attendance along with
our Metro Government
officials during our
“Mayor’s Give-A-Day”
week.
Please continue to support
and guide our new
members as they learn our
facilities and integrate
themselves into our plants
as . . .
Brothers and Sisters,
This issue centers on the surge in the growth of our membership. As we welcome our
Brothers and Sisters into UAW Local 862 we are also working to strengthen solidarity
within our ranks. We are electing new leadership to fill the need in representing our
workforce within the plants. We will be electing members for these positions in April.
The nominations will be at the April 12, 2016 Membership Meeting at the Kentucky Truck
Plant Union Hall for both KTP and LAP.
Please make every effort to attend this meeting as we will be facilitating the second
reading of our Constitution By-law changes as well. These changes were submitted
by you, the membership, through our local Constitution By-laws Committee. We will
also be voting on these changes, after the second reading of them, at our April meeting.
It is imperative that as we grow our Local Union that we are steadfast in maintaining
an operable and up to date document and are compliant with the International UAW
Constitution, as well.
I would like to extend a special thanks to our members and their families for their
participation in the UAW/Ford “Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.” Our world class vehicles
were on display along the parade route with tremendous appreciation from the citizens of
our community. The Recreation Committee also put together a wonderful Easter Egg Hunt
event at the Louisville Assembly Plant Union Hall. We could not facilitate these events
without our members giving their time to make it all come together.
It is official! The UAW Local 862 “Riders for Heroes” motorcycle riders group
has begun accepting members of UAW Local 862 within its rank and file. The initial
registration fee to join “Riders for Heroes” is $40.00 and is a one-time fee. You will
receive a black vest and top rocker along with a mission patch. The lifetime membership
of “Riders for Heroes” welcomes active and retired union members. Cash or checks are
welcome for the registration fee. Please make checks payable to UAW Local 862 and
write “Riders for Heroes” in the memo section of your check. Currently, captains within
the two plants are working to assist in getting the membership forms and information
communicated to you on the plant floor. Any member joining the riders group will be
expected to conduct yourself appropriately while representing UAW Local 862 in such
a manner as not to bring reproach upon the “Riders For Heroes” group, UAW Local
862 or the charities we support. Our Mission Statement: Riders For Heroes are a group
of motorcycle enthusiasts associated with the UAW dedicated to those who serve our
communities and our country.
This year we have selected The Active Heroes Organization, working to eliminate
Veteran suicide as our annual Ride and Rally charity. The two-day ride beginning on
September 10, 2016 will merge with a one-day ride group at the Active Heroes facility
in Shepherdsville, Kentucky on September 11, 2016 and then proceed to the Fern Valley
Road Union hall for the Rally. We will have vendors, food and activities along with live
bands and will continue for the remainder of the afternoon. Members and their friends and
families along with other guests are invited to attend the event. You don’t have to own or
ride a motorcycle to fellowship on this day of recognition. More information about the
event will be communicated as the event planning continues. Please join us in recognizing
our true American Heroes within our community!
UAW Local 862 will be celebrating our ribbon cutting of the Visually Impaired
Preschool Community Service Project in April. UAW National Ford and UAW Region 8
representatives will be in attendance along with our Metro Government officials during our
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LAP Chairperson Report
Barry Ford
LAP Building Chairperson
Plant (502) 364-3657
Hall (502) 969-9136
uawlap.org
We will start building the
new model on that Monday.
There is no truth to the
rumor . . .
The Bargaining Committee
is still in discussions
with the Company on our
Local Agreement. We are
fighting to keep all gains
previously made in order
to get another tentative
agreement. As soon as this
is . . .
I want to state again the new
National Attendance Policy is
a big change in the fact that
the Company will no longer
be counting absences as . . .
The order bank for the Louisville Assembly Plant as of the end of February is; 3,074 2016 MKCs, and 24,356 - 2016 Escapes for a total of 27,430 units to build. We currently
have a 19-day supply in the field. ‘Job One” for the new 2017 MKC and Escape is March
21, 2016. Due to the balance out of the 2016’s the schedule for the week of March 21st
will be reduced. We will start building the new model on that Monday. There is no truth to
the rumor that LAP would be down a week in March.
The Bargaining Committee is still in discussions with the Company on our Local
Agreement. We are fighting to keep all gains previously made in order to get another
tentative agreement. As soon as this is accomplished, we will take it to a vote. The
Bargaining Committee negotiated a new agreement for the 2017 & 2017.5 Launch Plan/
Staffing Levels and Rebalance Periods in February. Along with this Launch Agreement
the 11-hour language for C-crew was dissolved. The language is as follows.
Line Time Production Schedule
• In accordance with this agreement, all areas will run a maximum of 10.7 hours per
Crew/Shift in all departments (Body, Paint, Material Handling, Final and
Pre-Delivery) nullifying the previous 11-hour Agreement for the C-Crew
Sunday and Monday. This will allow voluntary overtime opportunities in all supporting
departments to meet production needs.
• All Super Saturday/Sunday/Holiday production will be scheduled 10.5 hours
for all areas.
Rebalance Periods Reduced
• Current Timing (per the National Agreement)
• The current 2016 four-month reallocation periods are 10 days after’Job One”
for each launch in accordance with the National Agreement. The 2017 and 2017.5 ‘Job
One’ dates are 3/21 and 7/18. Current timing will have the Louisville Assembly Plant in
rebalance for April 4th thru November 28th.
• Proposed Timing (agreed by local parties)
• The length of the rebalance period will be April 4, 2016 thru September 30,
2016, contingent on the following provision: the company will be able to rebalance
after September 30th to resolve issues in accordance with the Letters of Understandings,
Volume IV-A, pg. 46 & 47. Further the UAW will receive additional JSP launch support
in the final department for the proposed rebalance period.
The new National Agreement allows the company to hire TPT’s, in accordance to a
formula, without local union approval. These TPT’s are to be used for long term medical,
FMLA and unscheduled absence coverage. We will be hiring both TPT’s (Temporary Part
Time) and STS’s (Short Term Supplemental) in the next few months. STS employees
are to cover summer vacations and will be for launch support. All of the STS’s will be
assigned to the “B” & “C” Crews allowing senior members to come to days. Neither of
these temporary status employees will acquire seniority.
I want to state again the new National Attendance Policy is a big change in the fact that
the Company will no longer be counting absences as much as progressing off the previous
penalty. I’ve always been a strong proponent for members coming to work, but this new
policy will cause some members to lose their jobs.
Enjoy your extra negotiated time off for the holiday break and have a safe and Happy
Easter! Barry
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KTP Chairperson Report
Scott Eskridge
KTP Building Chairperson
Phone (502) 429-2688
Sign-ups for Optional Life
Insurance began March
14, 2016, and go through
April 21, 2016. There will
be representatives in the
plants to . . .
We have been meeting
with the company the last
few weeks and they have
started to begin to work
with us again on . . .
The order bank for KTP is as follows: Super Duty-55,124 units; Expedition-13,022
units; Navigator-1,956 units. We are launching the new 2017 Super Duty after vacation
shutdown in 2016.
Kentucky Truck Plant’s population is 6,945 members which includes 3,250 Entry Level
employees and 852 Skilled Trades. We had thirty-two apprentices start on March 7, 2016,
which gives the Kentucky Truck Plant a total of seventy-eight apprentices working. All
waiting lists for apprentices have been exhausted.
Sign-ups for Optional Life Insurance began March 14, 2016, and go through April 21,
2016. There will be representatives in the plants to answer questions on Thursday April 7,
2016, and Friday April 8, 2016, at gate 6. The times will be 5:00 am to 10:00 am and 5:00
pm to 7:00 pm.
This is a list of the build number for the 2016 model year below. It was a great year
because of all your hard work and commitment to quality. 2017 looks to be another great
year as we expand our membership and convert to a new production schedule.
Super Duty
347,764 units
Expedition
57,720 units
Navigator
12,302 units
Total 2016 Builds
417,786 units
The Kentucky Truck Plant will be electing one (1) Bargaining Committeeperson, four
(4) full-time Committee people, ten (10) unassigned Committee people, one (1) Fulltime Skilled Trades Committeeperson and two (2) unassigned Skilled Trades Committee
people.
When the plant goes to 3-Crew on March 21st, the committee structure will change at that
time as well. There will be nine (9) committee people on each production crew and one
(1) skilled trades committeeperson on each of the four (4) crews in trades. The Bargaining
Committee and skilled trades Chairman will stay on a traditional schedule.
We have been meeting with the company the last few weeks and they have started
to begin to work with us again on coming to a tentative agreement. We notified the
company that if a tentative agreement is not reached soon, we are going to request Strike
Authorization from the National Ford Department. At the point we reach a tentative
agreement we will notify the membership and schedule a ratification vote.
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Retiree Chapter News
Retiree Executive Board
Mary Briscoe, Chair
L.L. Eades, Vice-Chair
Jacqueline Ellis, Secretary
Wilber Miles, Sgt.-At-Arms
Charlie Scott, Treasurer
Lewis Sexton,
Representative to Local
862’s Executive Board
uaw862retirees.org
Retiree News
by Mary Briscoe, Retiree’s Chairperson
Next Retiree Meeting: Is our “Annual Spring Dinner” on Wednesday April 13, 2016 and will be “Catered!”
We will eat at the usual 11:30 a.m. time. Please send in your reservation if you haven’t done so or call either
Union Hall. The deadline to do so is Thursday, April 7, 2016.
May Meeting: Will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 and will be “Covered Dish!”
SAVE THE DATE!! It will time for our Retirees Golf Scramble soon. The date is Monday, June 6, 2016 at
Crossing Golf Course. See our advertisement and entry form.
WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS! It will be good to see you again and have you join us!
The UAW Local 862 Retirees Closed Group Page (FaceBook) for has been developed recently.
This Page is for news, information and meeting notices or any other pertinent information which
may affect our retirement, with the ability to get to information out immediately. Recent post have
included retire meeting notices, President Reports, contractual issues related to retirees, and also,
retiree obituaries.
The Group is for UAW 862 retirees and their spouses and currently, there are about 192
members who have already joined. To join, just search for ‘UAW 862 Retirees’ on Facebook or
contact me through ‘Messenger’.
For those retirees who are not on Facebook but do have email accounts, you can sign up for UAWLAP.
org and receive emails on plant, local and pertinent information which may affect our retirement!
To register go to UAWLAP.org and hit “register”.
Steven M. Stone
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UAW LOCAL 862
RETIREES GOLF SCRAMBLE
LOCATION: Crossings Golf Course
Brooks, Kentucky
DATE:Monday, June 6, 2016
Sign in @ 8:15 a.m.
Shot Gun Start @ 9:00 a.m.
ENTRY FEE: $44.00/per person
(includes green fee, cart, and lunch)
DEADLINE: May 23, 2016
2015 Scramble Champs
Teams will be formed based on scores submitted by each individual
Prizes awarded as follows:
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8 Team prizes will be awarded, based on 100 golfers, all ties broken by scorecard
Longest Drive awarded to each category (A, B, C, and D – total of 4 winners)
Closest to Pin awarded to each category (A, B, C, D, and all – total of 5 winners)
All Crossings Golf Course rules are to be observed (proper dress and no personal coolers)
Participation is open to all UAW Retirees. Determination will be made by postmark. A
cashed check means you are in the Scramble.
Name:_____________________________________
MOST IMPORTANT
Address:___________________________________
Indicate honest 18-hole score
____________________________________
Phone:____________________________________
Score
Return Form and $44.00 Entry Fee to:
Charles O. Scott
Make check payable to:
1914 Grand Villa Drive
Charles O. Scott (Retirees Golf)
LaGrange, KY 40031
502.851.6701
coscott@twc.com
Entries must be postmarked by: May 23, 2016
Thank
You!
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Eric Foster - KTP alternate
Angel Lopez - KTP alternate
Thanking the Alternates
AND Volunteers for
stepping up to fill in for
Benefit Reps during
Training.
Brittany Jobbitt - LAP Volunteer
Crissy Bledsoe-Griffin - LAP Volunteer
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Voith KTP Chairperson Report
Jordan Linville
KTP Voith Chairperson
Phone (502) 533-9171
First I would like to welcome all of the new hires and congratulate all of our employees that have been given the opportunity to work for Ford Motor Company, I wish you all
luck. We are slowly but surely getting to our final head count, with that being said there is
still a need in every department so if you have someone in mind just get with me and I will
get you an application. With Ford in the final area going to 3-Crew in March there will be
job postings going up and I will be bringing new perpetual bid forms around to every area
to fill out for these openings.
I want to make it clear as possible that all point appeals must be filled out and turned
in the day returning from an absence. If you have any documentation that proves that you
were not able to work that day it also has to be turned in the day you return. Do not assume
that management is going to excuse you from work and follow the process stated in the
CBA. As always work safe!!!
Nurses KTP Chairperson’s Report
Submitted by:
BONNIE ROSS, RN, BSN
SENIOR NURSE - KTP
Medical feels that it is imperative to keep your next of kin updated yearly, or to keep an important number on you for
medical to call should something happen to you while you are at work. It gets a bit crazy when we don’t have a person to
contact that has been updated. Also, medical knows that everyone looks out for each other but it would be kindly appreciated that if something does happen to someone that the people working refrain from notifying someone’s next of kin, it
should either be Labor Relations or medical. It’s critical not to get the family all worked up prior to meeting their loved
one at the hospital. We don’t want family driving while very upset.
Should anyone have an EKG with their private physician, it would be beneficial to get a copy of that EKG and put in
your chart in medical for comparison if you have any problems in the future.
THANK YOU
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President’s Report
“Mayor’s Give-A-Day” week. I would like to acknowledge and extend my appreciation to our UAW Local 862 Ramp
Team for their dedication to the children of our community in assisting with this project and overall to the quality of life
development through the “UAW/Ford Mobility City” Project. Non-sighted and limited sighted children will now, for
the first time, have a facility which will teach them to navigate a city scape coupled with curriculum that has never been
attempted within facilities of this type. Again and again we continue to build our communities and grow their potential
while building world class vehicles.
The Right-to-Work ordinance which threatens our strength and solidarity was defeated in Warren County. A court has
ruled that the attempt to weaken our unions in the commonwealth was illegal. I ask that our membership continue to fight
these attacks and assist your union in showing those who attempt to create legislation like Right-to-Work to look at the
low hanging fruits of our Labor. As we work to improve our working environment and fight for a fair days pay for a fair
days work we have proven time and time again that we are the experts in what we do. We have molded our work place
together from one end of the plant to the other. It is easy to take for granted what we have sometimes, but when we take a
look back on where we were and what we have fought for, we can take pleasure in what we have accomplished and where
we are today.
Please continue to support and guide our new members as they learn our facilities and integrate themselves into our
plants as our extended work family. As always in Solidarity. I can be reached at 241-9491 or at mdunn7@uaw862.org.
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By Mark L Kantlehener
I was scrolling through Facebook one day and came across an article about coins placed on headstones at
cemeteries where veterans are buried. This got me interested and I investigated it further and found this story
by Dave Malenfant.
As a proud employee at the National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, Malenfant decided to share his emotional
discovery. One of Malenfant’s responsibilities at the cemetery for fallen soldiers is the “Cleaning of the Stones.”
While working one day, he noticed a quarter placed on one of the headstones and became curious about it.
Later, Malenfant discovered a nickel placed on a different stone. He realized there had to be a reason behind
it. Compelled by what he saw, he took photos and decided to look into it. When he learned their meaning, his
heart was so touched that he had to share the story with others.
“A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier’s family know that
somebody stopped by to pay their respect. Leaving a penny
means you visited. A nickel means that you and the deceased
soldier trained at boot camp together. If you served with the
soldier, you leave a dime. A quarter is very significant because
it means that you were there when that soldier died.”
To read more about Dave and what he discovered please go to http://qpolitical.com/ifyou-ever-see-a-coin-placed-on-someones-grave-heres-what-it-means/
By Mark L Kantlehner
Dangers of Social Media Usage in the
Workplace
Facebook and other social media have done a great job of getting out information and rumor. It has also
become a place that people are using to let off steam. What most people have failed to grasp is that it is a site where
management and malcontents are actively searching through. For LAP, Facebook is a closed site, open to only
LAP employees. This has not stopped others from showing management or our union elected officials content that
has got people in some serious trouble.
Expressing your opinions can be a healthy way to release some of the emotions of the day. What everyone
needs to keep in mind is how you write those opinions down on Facebook. You might be asking, “Why does it
matter?” The truth is the company is making a paper copy of employees published material and using state and
federal laws to fire people. Another sad truth is there are union Brothers and Sister out there that are using what
is on Facebook for their own agenda. These agendas may be to either effect change in the union or to have others
fired from their jobs. Some are looking to get them out of appointed jobs, bid jobs or just plain fired from Ford. All
though I have not heard of this happening yet, they might also try to sue someone.
Everyone needs to please be careful of the content you choose to place on Facebook. Please keep in mind that
anything that you may put on Facebook can be used against you or others. And it could affect yours, theirs or future
rights to a job.
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 UAW
862 Pool Tournament held back in January! Thank
you to organizers Sam Skipper and Robert Anderson,
and to the Recreation Committee members that helped
with this event. Participants enjoyed a day of billiards,
fellowship, fun, and food with their UAW brothers
and sisters.
Greg D’Angelo
(KTP)
Mark Dahl
(LAP)
Felipe Vargas (LAP)
Frank Buttera (KTP)
Randy Scott (L
AP)
Tom Ohle (LA
P)
New Members to UAW information
Who We Are
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one
of the largest and most diverse unions in North America, with members in virtually every sector of the economy.
UAW-represented workplaces range from multinational corporations, small manufacturers and state and local governments to colleges and universities, hospitals and private non-profit organizations.
The UAW has more than 400,000 active members and more than 600,000 retired members in the United States, Canada
and Puerto Rico.
There are more than 750 local unions in the UAW. The UAW currently has 2,500 contracts with some 1,700 employers
in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
A unique strength of the UAW is the solidarity between its active and retired members. A solid majority of the union’s
retirees stay actively involved in the life of their union, participating in 703 retiree chapters and playing a vital role in the
UAW’s community action program.
Since its founding in 1935, the UAW has consistently developed innovative partnerships with employers and negotiated
industry-leading wages and benefits for its members. UAW members have benefited from a number of collective bargaining breakthroughs, including:
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The first employer-paid health insurance plan for industrial workers.
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The first cost-of-living allowances.
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A pioneering role in product quality improvements.
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Landmark job and income security provisions.
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Comprehensive training and educational programs.
From: web site www.uaw.org
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“I learned the Union is a big part in our community
and I would like to be more involved.”
“Unions are definitely needed in large plants.
They promote and maintain much needed health and Safety in the work place.
They ensure fair compensation; usually much more.
And lastly, Unions are like family.
The more participation and positive attitude amongst members and Union
activities, the stronger and more efficient it becomes.”
“I learned that we are very important part of a well-oiled
machine. It really feels great to be a part of something that you
see every day when you are driving to work. I just want to do
my best to make a career out of this, I am grateful that Ford
motor company and Local 862 have given me a chance to take
care of my family.”
“What did Yo
Your Unio
“The Local 862 is very active in the community. The things I already knew was how
they work to better benefit us the employee. Learning just how much the Union
stands for and the lengths that the Union will go to get positive outcomes for its
Union family. This week I also learned that the activity in the community was over
and beyond what a lot of people would ever think. I want to thank Local 862 for
welcoming me into this elite family. A Union that grows together, stands together
can overcome obstacles with each other.”
“The most powerful person in the UAW is the Member.
We are Family now.”
“It is very valuable tool to be used to protect you. It is very important to learn how they
may help you. I learned without the Union, we would not receive a lot of the Benefits
that we get. They also take the time to reach out to me if I should have any personal
issues. It is very important to get involved, become educated. It also allows me to give
back to my Community. I am very excited to be a part of such a great family.”
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“I’ve never worked for a Union before, but I’m
excited for this new experience. They seem like
an amazing support team : ) .”
“The Union is here to protect me and all others employees.
The Union will go to bat for me and all other employees in case
of injury or ordeals that need to be settled between employer
and employees. The Union is my friend. The Union did a great
job in my preparation to starting my new job and I am very
appreciative.”
“Be a leader, not a follower. We are family.”
ou Learn about
on Today ?”
“Work Hard to get us what we earned.”
“Today I learned that our UAW Local 862 is a brotherhood.
That our Union is looking out for me, and is deeply
concerned with Safety and quality. I learned this is the
biggest local around and that they contribute a lot of time,
money and effort to community. Today I learned about my
Union that I am very excited to become a part of the UAW
Local 862.”
“I’ve never been affiliated with a Union before, but today during orientation I
realize how important it was to be a part of one and what having one meant. A
Union is like a family that always has your back. A Union fights for your rights
and makes sure you are treated fairly. Without a Union, you stand alone and your
voice isn’t heard. I’m so happy to be a part of the UAW.”
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UAW Local 862 Women’s Committee
Submitted by: Tara Britt, LAP Women’s Committee Chairperson
The Women’s Committee is one of the most asked about committees in our plants. As women in our workplace, we look for solutions
to certain situations in our lives, such as childcare, women rights and
ways to get involved. There is a way to get involved, by coming to
your union meetings and joining standing committees, such as the
Women’s Committee. Here is our statement of purpose for the UAW Local 862 Women’s
Committee: The Women’s Committee is established for the purpose of
promoting greater understanding of the UAW’s policies and programs,
and to further the objective of our Union in the community in which
they live. They are also encouraged to establish regional and area
Women’s Committees. Services to this committee are provided by the Women’s Department of the International Union
UAW. In addition, the Women’s Committee works to further the gains of women in the workplace as well as society. This
committee informs and educates in order to broaden the scope of traditional women’s roles. The sisters and brothers on the
Women’s Committee encourage women to become active in local, national and community causes and programs. Men are
also encouraged to join.
If you are interested in issues and topics such as, legislative action, initiatives for work and family, women in politics
and pay equity then your involvement in the committee will support and encourage the women in our local and thereby,
everywhere. As for joining, you have to be attending your monthly union meetings, sign-in at each meeting by a certain time in the
appropriate log book.
UAW Local 862 members and members of the Women’s Committee volunteered on the national
“Wear Red Day” on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Oxmoor Mall. Heart disease is the number one
killer in women.
Submitted by Tara Britt:
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No Union = No Rights
Submitted By Gordy Druien
If your workplace is non-union…
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From: http://uaw.org/organize/no-union-no-rights/
What is the difference between:
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You are an “employee at will.” Your employer can discipline or fire you at any time for any reason; you have no
recourse.
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“Open door” policy means the employer will listen to you… and then do whatever he or she wants.
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Employer determines wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of work. If you’re not satisfied, your only
option is to get another job.
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Wages, benefits and other terms and conditions can be changed by the employer at any time.
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Hiring and promotion is up to the discretion of the employer.
If you join a union and have a contract…
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Discipline, up to and including discharge, is subject to a grievance procedure and binding arbitration, depending
on the terms of your contract.
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Contract negotiations require both sides — labor and management — to listen, and reach reasonable
compromises acceptable to both sides.
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Wages, benefits and working conditions are negotiated. If you are not satisfied, you can work for changes during
contract negotiations.
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Neither labor nor management can make unilateral changes to a signed contract. If modifications are necessary
during the life of a contract, both sides must agree.
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Hiring and promotion is covered by contract. Seniority and other factors can be written into the agreement.
Surprised?
Unless workers have a union contract, they are at the mercy of company policies. Most employment handbooks clearly
state that policies are “guidelines only and … not a contract of employment” or that the terms of the handbook are subject
to change without notice.
Even under a company’s “open-door” policy, there is nothing to really make anyone believe that the policy is meaningful.
To the contrary, there is often a powerful conflict of interest in these “open door” policies because workers are
complaining about management’s decisions to a board or body that has been handpicked by management.
It’s not surprising then that workers without a union are often subject to arbitrariness and unfairness on the job.
Workers without a contract are considered “employees at will.” That means they can be fired at any time and without
reason, the only exceptions are termination for discrimination, whistle-blowing or union organizing.
In fact, when looking at laws affecting workers, it’s good to think of this: laws like the minimum wage, worker’s comp,
overtime, OSHA and ERISA (governing pensions and profit sharing) provide the bare minimum that applies to everyone.
For non-union workers, however, the bare minimum becomes a ceiling – no one promises rights any higher. For union
workers, on the other hand, the bare minimum is just the floor – they always bargain for rights and benefits above the bare
minimum set by the law.
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An Open Letter to Journeymen
by Chad Finn
Submitted By Vanda Moore
I struggled with whether or not to write this.
You see I have a website that I dedicate to providing resources to electrical apprentices (the
electric academy). I figured I would come across a bit biased as I advocate for apprentices. The other
day I posted the question in my Facebook group “If you could tell your journeyman (past, present or
future) one thing they could do better, what would that be?” I had a few comments to the posting.
What blew me away were the amount of personal messages I got. You see, there seems to be a
fear that their journeymen would read the post, see their comments and then tear them a new one.
They felt safer sharing with me in private than risk the wrath of their journeyman.
To me this shows that there is a problem in the culture of trades. It is almost like the abused
child who won’t talk about what is happening at home but given a safe place they let it all spill out.
I actually had more than one ask me to write a post of advice to journeymen.
While I think a post titled “Advice for all the journeymen out there” would be a good idea, I also
know one thing. Journeymen do not like being told they are wrong or what they are doing is wrong.
For every post I put up I get a lot of great feedback. I also get a lot of really nasty things said. I’ve
I have been told
been called a pansy, loser, and other nasty things I won’t write in this letter. that I am catering too much to the apprentice. I know that there are a lot of great journeymen out
there. I was very fortunate. I was trained by 3 incredible journeymen. Not only did I become a better electrician because of them, I became a better man. This letter is not for them.
I worked under and with journeymen who treated their apprentices with what could only be classified as abuse. This letter is for you.
Times have changed
Whether you care to admit it or not we live in a different time. Maybe when you went through
your apprenticeship you were treated harshly. Perhaps you were screamed at constantly, felt like you
could never do anything right, and went home every night with a knot in your stomach. I am sure
more than once you were brought close to tears through the actions of your journeymen. You were
ridiculed and for lack of a better word abused.
Let me tell you one thing you may be lying to yourself about: This did not make you the electrician you are today! You are the tradesman you are today because of you, not because of them!
Perhaps you became the way you are in spite of them. But let me make one thing clear: You
could have become a great tradesman in a nurturing environment as well.
Don’t give them the credit that you deserve. Do not subscribe to the “that’s the way I was
trained and look how I turned out” philosophy.
I am not saying that there won’t be times that you need to be hard on your apprentice. I am saying that you can be tough on them in a matter that is respectful of their humanity. Do you honestly
think that you are going to get more productivity out of someone who fears you or someone that has
respect for you?
Training is part of the job description
This is another fallacy that needs to be addressed. I have heard from many apprentices that they
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Patronizing as UAW 862 Members.
By: Gordy Druien
As members of one of the Locals’ committees, It was discussed amongst us, How can we let the public know of our
impact in the city. So during Black History month, we decided to make our presence known in a minority owned restaurant. The LAP Human and Civil Rights committee agreed upon a small eatery in the Buechel area. A Southern Bistro was
chosen by the committee. We entered into the restaurant and introduced ourselves as representing UAW Local 862. We
were greeted and thanked for choosing their eatery and then seated. Everything was fresh and made to order. It was “Food
Good for the Soul.”
Some times we forget about how important our jobs are to our families
but most of the time we forget how important we are to the Metro area.
It would be nice, if some times when we go out, we wear our Local
union’s apparel. The businesses that surround our 2 plants, know exactly
what we mean to their profitability. They know when we have vacations or
down weeks. They want to know when we come back to work. Other businesses, especially where we live, don’t realize just what we mean to them
economically. We need the public to view our Union in a positive light.
They need to see that a Right to Work state will hurt their well beings along
with ours.
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have been told by their journeymen that “it is not my job to teach you.” That is not true!!!!!
It is part of the job description. How did you learn? Through working with journeymen throughout your apprenticeship.
I understand that it can be trying on the patience. How is that any different than any other problem you have to troubleshoot
in the trade? You are making an impact in someone’s life. It is a great responsibility and a great honor. Give it the respect it
deserves.
Remember what it was like
Try to remember back to what it was like when you first started. You didn’t know anything. Someone had to show you
and even then you made a lot of mistakes. The last thing you needed when you made a mistake was someone berating you
telling you what a waste of skin you were (I know this is an extreme but it does happen).
Your apprentices are going to make mistakes. Have the grace to help them learn from them not be afraid of them.
Getting frustrated and doing it yourself helps no one.
If you want something done right you better do it yourself, right? Wrong!!!!! It becomes twice the amount of work for
you and your apprentice will learn nothing.
I know that time is of the essence and that it may feel like a waste of time to explain and show how to do things but you
are bringing a world of hurt on yourself. Now instead of doing your job, you’re doing their job as well. This is going to slow
you down and frustrate you.
If you take the time to properly explain how to do something it might take a bit more time at the beginning but as they
learn, they are going to get better and faster. The next job that you have that requires that specific skill you won’t have to
worry about it. They got it covered because you took the time to teach.
I expect a lot of blow back but I don’t care.
At the end of the day it boils down to one word. Respect.
If you are respectful of your apprentice and treat them as such you would be surprised at what kind of productivity you
get out of them. When I was coming up through the trade I would have moved mountains for some of the journeymen I
worked for. Conversely, I would have done as little as possible for journeymen who treated me less than human.
The times have changed my friends. It is time that the culture of the Journeyman/Apprentice relationship changed as
well.
Chad Finn is an instructor.
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Entry Fee: $60.00 per boat
Time – 7:30 a.m. (or safe light) to 3:30 p.m. Louisville time
All Entry Fees (less expenses) to be returned as Prize Money
ENTRY DEADLINE – APRIL, 1, 2016 – NO EXCEPTIONS
1ST BIG FISH LUNKER…$300
1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will also be awarded – Total Weight
GUARANTEED BY UAW LOCAL 862 RECREATION COMMITTEE
“TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS”
1. Starting positions will be determined in order entries are received.
2. BOTH participants in each boat must be a dues paying member of Local 862, in good standing. Union cards
will be checked. RETIREES WELCOME.
3. No live or prepared bait, artificial lures only, no trolling.
4. Scores are to be determined by total weight. Five (5) fish limit per team.
5. Only Largemouth, Smallmouth and Kentucky Bass will be counted.
6. Fish must measure 12 inches (minimum) on Golden Rule, mouth closed. All live fish to be returned to the lake.
“All fish must be 12 inches and above.”
7. All live wells must be checked prior to tournament (BEFORE LAUNCHING BOAT INTO LAKE). Some form
of live well must be used. No stringers allowed.
8. Check-in time: before 7:15 a.m. Pick up weigh-in number. Tournament to be held regardless of weather. NO
REFUNDS.
9. All entry fees must accompany entry forms. MONEY ORDERS ONLY (NO CHECKS). No entries will be accepted at the lake.
10.Sportsmanship like conduct should be practiced at all times.
11.All participants must check in by 3:30 p.m. or your catch will not be allowed. NO EXCUSES FOR LATE ARRIVALS!
12.A .25 lb. PENALTY will be given for each dead fish weighed.
I, the undersigned, have read the tournament rules and hereby waive for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns, any and all claims for damages for bodily injury and injury to any and all property, against LOCAL 862, Tournament Committee and all Contestants harmless from any and all claims which might be made against them by reason of
my participation in this tournament and to indemnify LOCAL 862, Tournament Committee and Contestants from any and
all losses that they may suffer by reason of my participation in this tournament. POLYGRAPH test may be given to First
Place, and another random draw. Life jackets are required when the big engine is running above idle.
MEMBER_______________________________ MEMBER________________________________________
(Please Print)
(Please Print)
SIGNATURE____________________________ SIGNATURE _____________________________________
(Please Sign)
(Please Sign)
BOTH ENTRANTS MUST SIGN THIS APPLICATION FORM AND WAIVER. NO SIGNING – NO FISHING
AREA CODE___________
AREA CODE___________
PLUS PHONE #____________________________PLUS PHONE #_________________________________
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Sarah Pendygraft
Anthony Hurd
Seniority 8/2/93
Retired 1/1/16
Seniority 8/16/95
Retired 1/1/16
Andre’ Jeffries
Beatrice Harris
Seniority 6/14/93
Retired 1/1/16
Seniority 3/25/96
Retired 2/1/16
Kenneth Palmer
Joseph Gilbert
Seniority 6/1/93
Retired 1/1/16
Seniority 5/24/93
Retired 2/1/16
James Grantz
David Keeton
Seniority 3/8/95
Retired 1/1/16
Seniority 8/1/94
Retired 2/1/16
Eugene Warner
James Nash
Seniority 4/17/89
Retired 1/1/16
Seniority 2/19/90
Retired 2/1/16
David Clark
Seniority 3/8/1995
Retired 1/1/16
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Donald Stafford
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DOD 1/23/16
KTP
Creed “Red” Price
Retired 6/1/92
DOD 1/31/16
KTP
Joppa Massey
Active
DOD 12/7/15
KTP
Johnnie Emerson
Retired 5/1/83
DOD 1/9/16
KTP
Ronald Powell
Retired 2/1/98
DOD 1/8/16
KTP
Brad Lanham
Active
DOD 1/31/16
KTP
Leslie Brummett
Retired 2/1/88
DOD 2/4/16
KTP
Ernest “Roger” Dorton
Retired 9/1/06
DOD 1/10/16
KTP
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James Phillips
Retired n/a
DOD 02/16/16
LAP
James Stine
Active
DOD 1/23/16
KTP
David Twyman
Active
DOD 1/22/16
KTP
Michael K. Newton
Active
DOD 01/22/16
Floyd Blair
Retired 10/27/06
DOD 1/6/16
KTP
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Vanda Moore, Co-Chair
Kim Ashby, LaShonda Calhoun, Gordy Druien,
Jonathan Ellis, Dan Filiatreau, Ron Hargrove (Ret.),
Mark Kantlehner, John Kiel, Sharon Marbry, Mike Parker,
Adam Roberts, Steve Stone (Ret.), Maria Taylor,
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Executive Board
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Amanda Goins, Recording Secretary
Scott Edwards, Financial Secretary
Terri Niehaus, Treasurer
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James Wolfe, Sgt.-at-Arms
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Lewis Sexton, Retiree Chapter Rep.
Barry Ford, Building Chairperson, LAP
Scott Eskridge, Building Chairperson, KTP
Kim Beck, Unit Chairperson, LAP Nurses
Bonnie Cross, RN, Unit Chairperson, KTP Nurses
Teddy Hunt, Unit Chairperson, LAP Voith
Jordan Linville, Unit Chairperson, KTP Voith
Joe Dennis. USA Chairperson, LAP
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