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United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Local 696 - Dayton, Ohio

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Current Q&A - January, 2007

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Submitted date 09/24/08

 

Q) Why does it take so long to get answers to questions           answer;  theres no one there to answer the questions. that and this local really has no answers. tell the the truth

 

Response date 10/09/08
 

A) Not sure what the question is that you want answered, other than the time table for answering questions. Yes it does take a while to answer questions on this site, but may ask your questions directly if you would like.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/24/08

 

Q) If your plant preference is West Chester and you are skilled trades, is it likely that you will be forced back to work sooner than if your plant preference is James Group?

Is there a local agreement already in place at either the James Group or West Chester? If not, will they be made separately or will one agreement cover both plants?

If you are not protected under the 7 year seniority guarantee, will you be accruing any GM seniority at either plant once you begin work there?

 

Response date 10/09/08
 

A) The time table is somewhere before the end of the year for those that want to go to SPO and possibly after the first of the year for JGO. No definate dates for either due to the variables, volumes, differences in work, training, etc.

We are taking steps toward a local agreement, however, a better understanding of the work is needed to go into full negotiations. We believe there is strength in numbers therefore we believe one agreement would be better.


You will accrue plant seniority, but not pension credits, if you do not fall under the 7 year guarantee.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/25/08

 

Q) Has anyone as of TR. the 25th of Sept. 08, gotten their buyout from delphi Needmore plant?

 

Response date 10/09/08
 

A) Yes buyout checks have been coming as of the last week of  September. 4- 6 weeks was told to us originally and that puts the time table around mid October at the latest.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/26/08

 

Q) After reading the last couple of replies it sure sounds like Brian Martin has an attitude! Oh and isn't all the full paid ($30. plus) skilled trades guys doing the work at the hall?

 

Response date 10/09/08
 

A) I believe those union brothers who donate their time should be acknowledged. Anyone who truly knows me knows where my heart lies, not in attitudes, but in doing to the best of my ability what is right for our members.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/26/08

 

Q) why dont you all keep this webpage updated...seems to me there could be better comunication to members, exspecially people on stand by....

 

Response date 10/09/08
 

A) This webpage will be updated according to priorities as stated before. Everyone on standby is fully represented, our goal is to get everyone back to work. I believe the proof of representation is the fact that you can remain at home, not at work and receive 40 hours pay. This alone in today's dismal economy is proof that your Local and International Union are looking out for you even when your home. I am proud to know that vacuuming the floor and cooking breakfast are union jobs as well.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/29/08

 

Q) when are the retirees going to get the raise and back pay that has been promised every since last year.an honest answer will be appreciated sometime this year

 

Submitted date 10/03/08

 

Q) I received a letter in August from GM stating that the increase for Delphi retirees would start Oct 1,2008 and be retroactive to Oct 1,2007. Oct 1 is now past and I still have not received anything. Is there any information about this situation ?

 

Response date 10/09/08
 

A) My understanding, according to International Union, is that there are approximately 20,000 Delphi retirees that are affected by this situation. On October 1st 2008 around 13000 of these retirees were paid. There are still somewhere around 7000 that have not been paid. According to the International Union the remaining retirees will be paid either on November 1st or December 1st 2008.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/12/08

 

Q) the picture question was sarcasim.it just proves the point that someone can ask real questions that deserve answers in a timely manner but are overlooked for questions like why havent pics been updated. and that you will answer them over the tough questions.

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) Every question is responded to in a timely matter. Some are attached to previous posts if they have been answered in the past. Questions are never prioritized.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/15/08

 

Q) I am a former member who recently took the buyout!!! Thank you all very much for that by the way!! Now if I am not mistaken we (those who took the buyout )were encouraged to file for unemployment. In doing so who am I to say was my employer? Delphi or G.M.?? and when asked what my start date was do i refer back to my original hire date?? Thanx for your prompt response!!


                                            In solidarity
                                            Always 696 brother

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) It is my understanding that since your last paychecks (while on standby) were issued by GM that your last employer would have been GM. Your hire date would be synonymous with your seniority date. Thanks for your support, even as a severed employee.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/18/08

 

Q) i took the buy out but have medical bills i need to turn in for reinbursment. its my understanding that we dont have a benefits rep in the dayton area. how do we file to get our money back? can we drop these off at the union hall? hopefully i get a response soon. Thank you, sincerily  broke and hungry

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) Please call the union hall and request a Benefits Rep. at 937-228-2142.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/18/08

 

Q) I posted a question a month ago-no response.  Are we not responding or does anyone know?  I haven't been able to get thru to the union hall for a very long time.  When I call is says mail box unavailable.  My question was are we eligible for unemployment?  I was told to file in September.  Even though those who took the buyout, in my opinion should get that unemployment.  The plant CLOSED-bottom line-not our fault!  and if we can't get unemployment, for the 39 or 26 weeks, we should at least get it for the 4-8 weeks we have to sit with no income between the stand by pay stopping and until we get the buy out money in October.  That's 4-8 weeks people will go with no income.  If I get approved, because I did file.  I hope nothing happens because I'll go to court-I will not re pay.  If someone would answer my question on here, I wouldn't have to worry about thinking that may happen.  Trying to cover my ass and get what's entitled to me-so is there anybody out there to respond?  thanks a bunch!!!!!!!

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) In response to your comments about contacting someone, the union hall is open M-F from 7:30-3:30 every week. Tamra, our bookkeeper, Brian Cole, Tony Curington, Benefits Rep, or myself are there answering phones during these hours every week. In response to unemployment it is encouraged that you file, however, as this is posted the petition for unemployment has not been granted. To comment on the delay from standby to buyout money, it was told to everyone  considering this buyout option that it would take 4-6 weeks to receive this money. This was communicated in order for the membership to know that there would be a period without pay, so adjustments to their budget could be made. Another option would have been to remain gainfully employed by GM, in order to continue to receive continual paychecks. Local 696 has a duty to inform its members the best it can, however, Local 696 doesn't issue buyout checks or claim to be the unemployment office.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/20/08

 

Q) can anyone tell me when we will receive the next buydown check or did they take that away ?

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) It has been conveyed to me through International, that our buydown is due the pay period following the October 1st.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/18/08

 

Q) Greetings.  I am a Benefit Rep, Local 211, GM Powertrain, Defiance, Ohio.  We have a member who hired in GM in1979 and worked for Delphi for a couple of years, around the 1998 - 2000 time period.  This member has a credited service issue. Fidelity says because of his brief amount of service with Delphi, all previous service with GM "converted" to Delphi time.  I am trying to obtain contractual language about this issue.  I have been unable to reach anyone by phone - keep getting a recording that "all circuits are busy". Thank you for forwarding this to Benefits.  Many thanks for your assistance!

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) Your information will be conveyed to our Benefits Department. I can be contacted at Local 696 Union Hall at 937-228-2142.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/10/08

 

Q) What is being done to address the needs of the JCI members that have been and will be loosing their jobs. Why can't we get the same considerations that the Delphi members?

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) A meeting was held at the union hall several weeks ago, that pertained to language on voluntary layoffs for JCI members. There are also constant talks between myself , the International Regional Rep, as well as Martin Williamson and the bargaining committee. These discussions involve many issues that relate to the situation at the JCI facility. A good place to convey concerns or to discuss these issues would be at your monthly membership meeting held every third Sunday of the month at your Union Hall.  I strongly encourage JCI employees to attend this meeting every month during these difficult times.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/10/08

 

Q) We use to get handbils passed out to keep us informed, why are we not receiving any communication from the leadership?

 

Response date 10/02/08
 

A) There are updates on this website pertaining to all of the membership. If information needs to be conveyed to the membership that is plant specific, a handbill will be passed out.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/18/08

 

Q) Why does it take so long to get answer to questions on this site. You can't get anyone at the union hall because there is never anyone there.We can't even get you to post who our leadership is or how to get in touch with them. You insinuate that you are busy representing the membership,how many members do we have,350? how in the hell did you guys ever represent 1500 members? where is the representation that we are paying dues for.what is so hard about putting their pictures,names and phone numbers on this site. Are we getting what you promised us when you were wanting our vote?

 

Response date 09/30/08
 

A) The word union references that everyone is involved. Your volunteered time like mine would be greatly appreciated.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/04/08

 

Q) Why are they still taking vacation time  out of are checks. I just got mine today with the pay ending date 8-31-08. Also they are not paying the money. Who do I need to talk to?


    Thank You

 

Response date 09/30/08
 

A) Vacation was taken for the second week of shutdown. If you had none but recieved a check for that week, that money will be removed from your check in consecutive weeks.  Many different situations has arose from this issue. In order to get an exact answer, please contact your benefit rep. at 228-2142.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/10/08

 

Q) I notice that your response to a lot of questions is to call the union hall.Everytime i call the hall i can never get to speak to anyone because they are busy,not there,in a meeting and if you leave a message, no one ever calls you back. i can't see why that questions cannot be answered on this site or why we can't get in touch with our represenatives.I know they have cell phones, why can't they be called directly?

 

Response date 09/30/08
 

A) The Union Hall is open M-F from 7:30-3:30, the phones are always answered, messages are always conveyed, you can even show up in person.  Representatives such as myself may be at JCI, Jamestown, JGO, or SPO or all of the above at any given day.  There are also committeeman that are at each unit as well.  It is never the intent of Local 696 to not be of assistance.  The best way to contact any and all reps. is to contact your Union Hall or ask questions at the monthly membership meetings.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/10/08

 

Q) is the james gruop a gm plant.

 

Response date 09/30/08
 

A) James Group Inc. is its own company, but the employees that are housed at JGO are leased from GM by JGO. Therefore they are GM employees working for JGO.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/06/08

 

Q) Is there any word of exactly when the buy out checks will be sent to us.

 

Submitted date 09/11/08

 

Q) BRIAN MARTIN OR BRIAN COLE
ARE THEY EVER GOING TO GET OUR DHECKS STRAIGHTENED OUT IM STILL GETTING 14.43 AND HR. AND WHEN WILL THEY BE CALLING ME BACK TO WORK AT JAMES GROUP,,,,,,4TH TIME ENTERED THESE QUESTIONS AND NO RESPONSE

 

Response date 09/30/08
 

A) As stated previously, the issue regarding 14.43 vs.14.87 will be adjusted and back pay will be granted for the lost wages. It has recently been reported to me that some have been fixed(date 9/28/08). The next group to JGO will report no earlier than the end of October.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/21/08

 

Q) Has there been a specifc date for when we will get our buyout checks?

 

Response date 09/28/08
 

A) No, some have started to receive them already. However there is still a  4-6 week expectation.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


(A submission was received that did not contain a question.  Due to the information contained in the message it is going to be posted.) 

 

Thank you for your comments.

 

In Solidarity - Jamie Vaughn, Webmaster - UAW Local 696

 

Submitted date 09/16/08

 

I must first thank GOD, from whom all Blessing Flow.  I was hired (2006) as a temp. with a lot of the folks airing complaints or praise on this site.  In my 30plus years of being gainfully employed this was one of the better jobs I've ever had.
 Here's my reasons for reaching this conclusion:  UAW was there providing representation when I was late,  UAW successfully directed me when I needed an extended leave ASAP (without quitting my job)-Thanks Sue,  UAW stepped up time after time rescuing the young folks around me with work related issues when there job was in jeopardy.
  This two year job was a Blessing for me.  NO employer will give you a severance of $70,000.00 after TWO YEARS of employment (if you so chose that option), along with a fully paid summer vacation. Please be mindful of all the UAW does and still do for us when you submit questions. 
  THANK-YOU, to all UAW-696 Elected and Appointed Officers.   
                   Especially Brian#1

 


 

Submitted date 09/10/08

 

Q) Why does it take so long to get answers to questions.?

 

Response date 09/12/08
 

A) Your chairman, Brian Cole, travels from JGO to SPO daily, he has also spent countless hours answering the needs of the members at the Union Hall.  He is also involved in repairs being done to the Hall as well.  There are many issues being addressed by your Bargaining Committee and Chairman every day.  Keep in mind Cole receives no money or incentives for doing these duties. These duties are done, in my opinion, because Brian Cole truly cares about his Local Union and its members.  Your President, in addition to the duties that Brian Cole holds, also has responsibilities with JCI and Plastech (Jamestown) as well.  These members of Local 696, as well as, members at JGO and SPO are experiencing very trying, and difficult times.  These needs, I feel, are far more pressing than the posts.  I do believe these posts are very important to our members, however, and require your leaderships attention as quickly as possible.  Please be patient in the future, and we will be as expedient as possible on these posts.  If you have a question that needs to be answered ASAP please call the Union Hall at 937-228-2142.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


 

Submitted date 09/01/08

 

Q) Is September 15 still the date for then next James Group to start training? Or when will the next call be?

      Thank You!

 

Response date 09/03/08
 

A) James Group has pushed back their next date, tentatively till the first week of October.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Cole, Delphi Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696

 


Submitted date 09/02/08

 

Q) its nice to know your priorities. havent changed cause i have asked a couple of good questions on this site but once again you refuse to answer the real questions thanks for nothing

 

Q) Are there new pictures of the new executive board to be posted yet?

 

Response date 08/22/08


A) This is a good point, and has been brought up several times. We will up date this as soon as possible.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 

Response date 09/03/08
 

A) Our priorities are A) getting members back to work B) helping our members at JCI and Plastech (Jamestown) get through layoffs C) Dealing with SPO and JGO on issues that affect our members D) painting the hall and immediate and emergency maintenance E) trying to come up with a budget in which Local 696 can afford all these things as well as our bookkeeper. F) preparing to organize some indirect labor forces surrounding JGO and SPO.  These are our top priorities, if getting these pictures posted is as urgent an issue as you make it seem, set aside some of your time, bring your digital camera to the hall.  We will help you call the new officers home to schedule a time.  This union belongs to all of its members. With Local 696 becoming a smaller local, people like you, that see things that need to be addressed, should step up and help out.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Martin, President - UAW Local 696

 


Submitted date 08/05/08

 

Q) So, GM was supposed to pay us our rate that we were earning at Delphi until we start work at West Chester or The James Group, but they changed it at the last minute. And to add insult to injury GM ended up taking our vacation time for the second week in July even though we were told they would not. If you had no vacation time left, guess what, you get to pay back that 40 hours?! What is going on?! Does GM want to piss us off at every opportunity? Is any of this negotiable or is it set in stone?

 

Response date 09/03/08
 

A) These are all issues that have been negotiated by International and corporate.

 

In Solidarity - Brian Cole, Delphi Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696

 


 

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