UAW Region 1-C and the Local 652 Veteran'c Committee are selling T-shirts to raise money for Charity. The dark blue T-shirts are available in sizes L - XL - 2XL - 3XL and are $20 each. Call Veteran's Committee Chair Mike Melfi at 285-4070 or Ron Olivarez at 775-4832 to order yours.Temporary Workers Needed at LDT
The Lansing Delta Township Plant (cisco code 19051) may be adding 200 temporary workers. If any UAW Local 652 GM Unit members on layoff are interested in this temporary assignment they must apply at 1-800-NAT-HIRE (800-628-4473).
Skilled Trades Work Opportunities
Flint Stamping (Cisco code 48091) has temporary openings for Skilled Trades Journeypersons in the following trades:
- Millwrights (42 positions available)
- Machine Repair (16 positions available)
- Electricians (20 positions available)
- Pipefitters (9 positions available)
Only area hire permanently laid-off skilled trades employees will be considered for these openings. This temporary assignment will be to support plant re-arrangement for additional work.
Assignments begin in late July 2009 and will be completed early in 2010. As a result of this temporary assignment, all non-Flint Stamping UAW/GM employees will not gain any seniority rights at Flint Stamping, Local 659.
If employees are interested in one of these opportunities, they should apply by using the Employee Placement System. 1-800-NAT-HIRE (800-628-4473)
This posting will be closed, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 (11:59 p.m.)
Union Hall Hours During Shutdown
The UAW Local 652 Union Hall will be closed for regular business from June 29, 2009 through July 10, 2009 with the exception of -
- Benefit Representative will be available Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bargaining Committee members will be available at the Union Hall or call 517-372-7581 ext. 140
The Union Hall will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7 a.m.
GM Attendance Policy Changes
Recent modifications to the UAW/GM Agreement have created changes to the attendance policy that all GM Unit members should be aware of.
When an absence or tardiness could not be planned in advance, employees are required to call in to report their absences or tardiness at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the shift for which they will be absent or tardy unless they can provide a satisfactory reason to Management for such a failure to call in. The number to call is 1-800-222-8889. If an employee fails to call in, the absence is considered an instance in the attendance procedure:
A. One (1) day or two (2) consecutive days of absence will be treated as one (1) absence.
B. Absences of three (3) or more consecutive days will be treated as two (2) separate absences.
C. Tardiness of four (4) hours or more, or five (5) hours or more in plants with Alternative (i.e. four – 10 hour days per week) Work Schedule.
Attention Retiring Members...
Any member retiring effective 8/1/09 who will be on layoff the week prior to 8/1/09 will not be eligible for unemployment benefits for that week.
Members will need to go to the 652 union hall and complete a paper sub application. This will entitle you to full sub benefits for this week.
Important SAP Sign-up Info
The Special Attrition Plan (SAP) applications will not be taken by Labor Relations in Lansing Grand River Building 66 after 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 26.
Beginning Monday, June 29, SAP applications will be accepted exclusively by the UAW Local 652 Benefit Representatives. The Benefits Reps will be available at the UAW Local 652 Union Hall, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will also be available on Friday, July 24 and July 31 during those same hours. The SAP application period ends Friday, July 24. Employees have 7 days from the day of their application to rescind the application. The Benefit Representatives will be available for cancellation of applications through July 31at the Union Hall.
Notice to all General Motors Retirees
If you are retired on a disability pension and receiving workers compensation, you should be aware that recent changes in the contract could cause a reduction in the amount you will be receiving.
A meeting to discuss these changes will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at the UAW Local 652 Union Hall at 9:00 a.m. The Rapaport, Pollok, Farrell and Waldron law firm will be present to give a brief presentation and answer questions.
General Membership Meeting Cancelled
As a reminder to everyone that the UAW Local 652 July General Membership Meeting has been cancelled.
Hunters Safety Class
The Oldsmobile Outdoor Club along with UAW Locals 652 and 602 will be holding a Hunter’s Safety Class on August 1st and 2nd. The first day of class will be held at the UAW Local 602 Union Hall and lunch will be provided. The second day of class will be held at the Rose Lake Firing Range. Class begins at 8 a.m. both days.
Children must be 10 years of age by November 2009 and accompanied by an adult. Participant MUST attend and complete both days of the course to receive their certifications. There will be no exceptions.
This class is free to all members and their families. Sign up at the UAW Local 602 Union Hall at 2510 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing. For more information contact UAW Local 602 at 517-372-4626.
Union Family Fair Day
On Thursday, August 6, the Ingham County Fair will host Union Family Fair Day. This event is sponsored by the Lansing Area Labor Unions. Union members can purchase Ride Bands for just $10 that are good for the entire day. A limited number of Ride Bands are available for purchase at the UAW Local 652 Union Hall.
