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February 2006
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone# 279-1113
Home Page
www.iue-cwalocal84907.com
LOCAL IUE-CWA REPORTS
UNION MEETING
Our next regularly scheduled Union meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the U.A.W. Hall,
1411 “H” Street, Bedford, IN.
Meeting Times:
Night Shift: 1:00 am
(TUESDAY, after work)
Day Shift: 4:00 pm
Midnight shift may attend either of the above meetings.
From the desk of David Baker, President
The Executive Board members met with several Visteon representatives on January 27, 2006. The visiting group was comprised of Jim Militello, Manufacturing Strategy Finance Mgr. ; John Tebben, Global Director H-R ; John Harju, Labor Affairs Manager ; and Adrian Giacaglia, Associate Director. This meeting also included our local Visteon executives. The meeting was to address the Visteon business outlook and the challenges we at the Bedford Plant are facing. We were made aware of business opportunities in which we were considered, but were disqualified from due to plant location (logistics). We, the local union and management team emphasized the positive points of the Bedford Plant in relation to capability, an educated and dedicated work force, as well as our manufacturing flexability. There were no discussions pertaining to opening the CBA. Even though we did not receive a promise of new business, we have been assured that the Bedford Plant is being given consideration for core business. I believe we put forth a positive impression to our visitors and appreciate the participation of all those involved.
I would also like to thank you, the membership of this Local, for keeping our quality and productivity up in the face of so much negative news within the automotive industry. We have not and will not give up. The company cannot ignore our plant measurables and our record will be what determines our futures.
Thank you all and keep up the good work.
In Solidarity,
David Baker
President
IUE-CWA Local 907
From the desk of Donna Daniels, Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Insurance Benefits Representative
Dear fellow members,
I recently received a note from Dr. Daniel L. Hall, 1318 16th Street, Bedford. He wanted all Visteon employees to know that all of his dental charges fall into the category of reasonable and customary fees as per the Met Life guidelines. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at extension 1175. From outside the plant, call 279-1175.
Thank you,
Donna Daniels
Financial Secretary-Treasurer/
Insurance Benefits Representative
HOUSE BILL NO. 1019 INFO
The following information has been included in our newsletter simply to inform you of what has been happening in the House of Representatives recently . This is an area we need to
keep a close watch on. The bill which had been introduced and now pulled, is as follows:
House Bill No. 1019 had been introduced in the 2006 Regular Session of the Indiana General Assembly. The digest of the introduced bill is as follows:
Employee’s right to work. Makes it a Class A misdemeanor for an employer
to require an individual to: (1) become or remain a member of a labor organization; (2) pay dues, fees, or other charges to a labor organization; or (3) pay to a charity or another third party an amount that represents dues, fees, or other charges required of members of a labor organization; as a condition of employment or continuation of employment. Establishes a private right of action for violations or threatened violations.
Had this bill continued and passed, it would have become law effective July 1, 2006.
What if this bill had passed? What would this mean to our membership and the thousands of union members all across Indiana?? Eventually, there would be no more unions or if they did exist, they would become completely ineffective! The Indiana House of Representatives has our future in their hands and with one vote could eliminate what the unions have worked years to attain. The theory behind this bill was to break unions! In introducing this bill, the author used the excuse that more businesses would move to Indiana if the employees didn’t belong to a union. That means we might have the opportunity to have more $6 to $8 an hour jobs—if even that much and with less or no benefits. Without our unions, the employees all over the state would have no protection at all against any unfair labor laws. The “big” businesses would be able to treat their employees any way they want to, without recourse and representation from the unions.
The author of this bill is Indiana State Representative Gerald Torr who was elected in 1996 to present. He represents House District 39, which is Hamilton County. He is Chair of the Employment and Labor Committee. His address is:
Gerald Torr
11944 Esty Way
Carmel, IN 46033
1-800-382-9841
1-317-232-9742 (State House)
UPDATE: On January 24, 2006,the Speaker of the House of Representatives informed the State AFL-CIO that the Republican caucus will not give the bill a hearing this session. This means that we have the remainder of the year to educate our members on the realities of so called “right to work” laws, organize them to be prepared to stand against these types of bills when they surface again. And they WILL surface again. For more information you can visit the following website: www.badforindiana.org/
Grievance report
Second step:
There was one second step meeting held on January 19. Fourteen grievances were processed. There are currently about 40 grievances awaiting second step.
Third step:
There was one third step grievance meeting held on January 13. Twenty-eight grievances were processed. There are currently about 75 grievances awaiting third step.
Insurance woes?
When you experience problems getting a claim paid, you turn to your Insurance Benefits Representatives, Phyllis Gassaway or Donna Daniels. The first thing the benefit reps need is your E.O.B. (Explanation of Benefits). This is sent to you after the insurance tells you what was and was not paid. Please understand that they need this information before they can contact the insurance company.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
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