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Updated 12-06-2010 - 9:00 P.M.
Members of UAW Locals 952 & 1558
Click Here for 2010 Contract Negotiations Update
Current Free Riders list updated 08-25-2009 Think you've got it bad? Check out this video... Updated: 08-25-2009: Read the Article - The War on Workers Updated 08-25-2009: Revised
08-25-2009: 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 2007- 2008 Workers Compensation guide at Frasier
Frasier and Hickman. Mike
Updated: 08-25-2009: UAW Local 1558 - Local Union Officers, Committees & Delegates
Executive Board
Bargaining Committee
Election Committee
UAW Constitutional Conventional Delegate
Updated 08-25-2009: 3% General Wage Increase Effective October 2009 Effective October 28, 2009 a three (3) percent General Wage Increase becomes effective. The three percent increase will be added to your current base pay in effect, at that time. Red circled employees whose base pay rate continues to be above the effective rate range maximum for their classification will receive lump sum payments in lieu of a General Wage Increase. Some employees of that group may receive a combination of a General Wage Increase and a lump sum payment, totaling three percent. See "Exhibit D", in the back of your Contract for Classifications, Rate Ranges and effective dates.
Revised 08-25-2009: July 2009 Cost Of Living Allowance Increase After a volatile economy caused two consecutive COLA decreases for January and April 2009 totaling $0.65 cents, a Cost Of Living Allowance of seven $0.07 cents per hour became effective July 10, 2009. This increase brings brings the total COLA float to $1.44 per hour, which will remain in effect unless there is an increase or decrease in the COLA float, upon reaching future adjustment dates. The next COLA adjustment, if any, will become effective October 16, 2009.
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, is 41 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, 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. 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! 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 41 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 ours and our childrens future! Mike
Revised It won't be long before we're in Contract Negotiations, as our current agreement expires in November 2010. So, we need to start thinking of the 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. It can be done, but it's harder to be militant and stand up for yourselves 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!
Updated NO COLA CHANGE DUE IN OCTOBER There will be no increase in the Cost Of Living Allowance or COLA for October 2007. According to CPI Index, located at www.bls.gov , there was an increase, but not enough to meet our contractual threshold for an increase in cents per hour. Our COLA float will remain at $1.41 per hour, at least until the next COLA adjustment, due in January of 2008.
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