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Current Free Riders list updated 02-11-2012
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02-11-2012:
Workers Compensation Information
Hopefully,
you will never become ill or injured because of an industrial accident or
illness.
But,
unforeseen circumstances arise. If you ever were to be the victim of such an
accident or illness, would you know what to do? Would you know your rights
and responsibilities under the law? Maybe not. The
There
is some very important information EVERY MEMBER should know about Workers
Compensation, BEFORE you are injured or become ill, while working on the job.
Understand your rights and responsibilities, click here: http://www.frasierlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Workers-Compensation-Guide.asp
You
will be redirected to the Workers Compensation guide at Frasier
Frasier and Hickman.
Mike
Updated: 02-11-2012: UAW Local 1558 - Local Union Officers, Committees & Delegates
Executive Board
Bargaining Committee
Election Committee
UAW Constitutional Conventional Delegate Joseph A (Rocky) Holt Jr.
Updated 02-11-2012: We're waiting for our Contract Books to be printed. The language has been approved by the Union and Company, but the printer had some problems with the formatting, which has caused further delays. We will have them to you as soon as possible after we have proofed the drafts from the printer, giving the green light to print final copies. Mike
Revised
Union Representation - Don't Go Without it! As union members, we are very fortunate to have so many rights and benefits. Rights and benefits that non-union workers can only dream about. What we have as union members can truly be counted as blessings; blessings that we shouldn't forget to count. You may not know that, Our Local, UAW Local 1558, Chartered in 1968, will be 44 years old this year and we've progressed a long way and we've come through a lot together. So, having, and getting used to having, so much, in the way of wages, benefits, and good working conditions, can sometimes cause us to be complacent and we may tend to take things for granted. I guess that's the human nature in all of us. But there is one thing we should never be complacent about and never take for granted...your right to union representation! This right was too hard fought and there is just too much at stake, possibly your job; to ever forget it or take it for granted! I can't stress enough... NEVER, and I mean NEVER go unrepresented to any disciplinary or investigatory proceeding with the Company. YOU HAVE THE ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO REQUEST YOUR UNION REPRESENTATIVE BE PRESENT TO REPRESENT YOU, PRIOR TO THE START OF THESE TYPE MEETINGS. And, you have the RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT, you can refuse to answer any questions, until your union representative is present for the meeting. Many times in the past UAW Local 1558 members have had their discipline either rescinded or reduced, as a benefit of having their elected union representative present at disciplinary or discharge meetings. On the other hand, we have also lost members, who chose not to have their representative present; or chose not to grieve initial discipline, only later to regret it, when the Company's disciplinary progression increased to discharge! If your grievance has merit...FILE a GRIEVANCE! It's the only way to address your contractual issues. DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC FOR ME OR SOME FUTURE CHAIRPERSON TO WRITE ABOUT... TO FUTURE MEMBERS! As union members, there are a few basics we all need to do CONTINUOUSLY: · STAND UP FOR YOURSELVES AND YOUR UNION BROTHERS AND SISTERS · READ AND UNDERSTAND YOUR CONTRACT BOOK · ATTEND YOUR MONTHLY UNION MEETINGS · LEARN...ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY? Because: · When we all stand up...no one stands out! · We are stronger as a union body when we all know our rights. · We grow as a body when we ALL know & conduct the Local's business. · NOTHING IS STRONGER THAN AN EDUCATED MEMBERSHIP! As I said earlier, we've been through a lot in the past 44 years and whatever we've done, we've done it together, from the original charter members of this local to all the past members that have come and gone over the years...all have given their contribution, their little piece, to build this union. But, it's an ongoing process that never ends and we all need to keep giving our little pieces of thought, time and effort to continue to build this local for our and our childrens future! Mike
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you are aware, we have Contract Negotiations with the Company, an Economic Opener, coming up in 2018. It will be here sooner than you think. So, it's never too early to start thinking of the Economic changes you want made to the agreement and to begin planning for negotiations. The best planning on a personal level involves having your finances in order, by saving money and/or decreasing your debt. NOW is the perfect time to begin saving and planning for all possible contingencies. You might find it harder to be militant and stand up for you and your families livelihood, if you're broke. The more sound we are financially as individuals, the stronger we are as a union body, it's as simple as that. Don't wait until we are actually in the negotiations process to put something back; be prepared, if you haven't started putting something back...START NOW! In Solidarity, Mike R. Haskins Bargaining Chairperson Benefits Representative
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