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source for "Rumor Control"!
Current Q&A - January, 2007
NOTE : for submissions prior to October
25th, 2009 click on the "Q&A Archive" link above
Submitted date
7/30/10
Q)
Hello
I reacently heard a rumour that GM has gone to court to try to
oust the retiree pension because they say they can`t continue to
pay. Is any of this true
Response date
8/10/10
A) There has been
nothing sent to me on this matter nor have I heard the rumor. If
there is any news I will keep everyone updated.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
7/27/10
Q)
Dose your union hall offer
electrical apprenticeships? If so what would I have to do to go
about applying?
Response date
8/10/10
A) We do not offer any
electrical apprenticeships, sorry.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
(A submission was received that did not contain a question but
was a response to a previous submission so it is going to be
posted.)
Thank you for your
comments.
In Solidarity - Jamie Vaughn, Webmaster - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
07/18/10
A little good news. Reichard Buick Gmc
will still give us the employee discount on parts across the
counter and parts used on repairs. Just show current or retiree
pass at parts counter or service check-in. It is important that
you show them your Pass then as they can't discount the parts
afterward.
Submitted date
7/15/10
Q)
I submitted a question a while
back-still no response?! do you have any updates regarding the
unemployment we were promised, and was then revoked. I'm told
this is currently in court process-any info would help. This is
a very real situation-evidentally is on GM-even with buyouts, we
lost our jobs-I stayed until the doors were locked. We should be
eligible for unemployment compensation-even the state of OHIO
agrees-what's the deal? please post this and respond. Thanks
Response date
7/20/10
A) I have no new
updates.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
7/11/10
Q)
Is the UAW 696 still working on
getting our time back, for those who were hired in early 1999,
and did not meet the deadline of May 28, `1999 for the ninety
day rule.
Response date
7/11/10
A) Your local leadership
is constantly working on the issues that the entire membership
of UAW Local 696 face. Whether it be through letters, meetings
in Detroit or emails to The International Union, your concerns
are being expressed.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
7/06/10
Q)
is there a picknic this year
Response date
7/11/10
A) The executive board
has had some discussions on the picnic. Finances are an issue,
but there are some possibilities. If anyone has some affordable
suggestions please drop me or the website a line. We haven't
ruled it out. There is also an event coming up on August 7th,
from 11-4. It is being labeled as the Summer Family event. There
will be a UAW semi with the latest products on board, food
vendors, dunk tank, car dealerships with GM products and many
other things that will be added up until the proposed date. I
want to encourage all active and retirees (including
Syncreon,this is your event as well)to come and bring whoever
you wish. It will be at the new facility in West Chester, 9287
Meridean Way. Further updates will be posted, I am waiting on
management to produce a flyer to post around the area.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
6/06/10
Q)
is it true that a few members with
2006 seniority recently transferred from westchester to fort
wayne?
Response date
6/06/10
A) No, this is not true.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
5/13/10
Q)
We received at the end April that
on May 1st our pension will be cut approximately 1900.00 per
month. That leaves us nothing to live on. What happened to go
out now so that GM will protect you. I have 25 years and now get
approximately 600.00 per month. Why would the union and GM stop
at the 30 year and top off's, it is not our fault we could not
be there until we got our 30 years in. It will only take a
couple of months of this to completely destroy our life
financially. I don't understand the people that were only cut a
couple of 100 dollars!
Response date
5/16/10
A) Your International
Union has worked hard on this issue. We were informed in
Subcouncil meetings May 10-14th that GM "will" top up those that
fell under a mutual retirement. Thank you International Union
Benefits Dept.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
5/16/10
Q)
has there been a resolution for
the gm top up for delphi mutual retirements
Response date
5/16/10
A) Yes, after attending
GM subcouncil meetings as of May 14th, those members that
retired at age 55 or less with ten years or more (mutuals) will
recieve their top up around the 14th of June. This is a great
thing, and our International Union worked hard to get this
fixed.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
5/7/10
Q)
i would like to know if there is
any updates concerning the people who took the mutual retirement
at delphi,regarding the gm top up.
Response date
5/9/10
A) I know this is an
extremely important, and time sensitive issue. Unfortunately no
update has been given as of 5-9-10. The leadership will be
attending GM Subcouncils starting 5-10-10, we will find out as
much as possible on the subject. Please be patient and we will
keep the membership updated.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
5/4/10
Q)
i retired under a mutual
satisfactory retirement in 2006 at delphi unit 686.pension went
to pbgc jan 1 2010.may 1 2010 i was notified that i was not
eligible for the mutual benefit because my plant was not closed
or i was not permanently laid off.they reduced my pension 322.00
per month.gm also says that i am not eligible for the top up,how
do you like that!gm & uaw have been negotiating since last
friday.what do you think is going to happen.bend over again
Response date
5/5/10
A) We are aware of the
situation regarding those members that took a mutual retirement
from Delphi. Currently the International Union is working on the
situation with GM to find some resolution. If you receive a
letter (as a mutual retiree) that indicates a cut in your
pension please call the Benefits office @ 513-346-6766. You will
need to fax a copy of your determination to Sheila Blaine.
Sheila will be glad to assist you in any way possible. We will
keep the membership updated if anything changes regarding this
issue.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
5/1/10
Q)
Your answer that people can not
transfer from west chester to shronville spo. How did skilled
trade truck repair transfer there about 6 months ago ??? Special
treatment no doubt he even moved ahead of truck repair on plant
closed status from Columbus spo who was trying to get in.
Response date
5/5/10
A) The International
Contract views maintenance (skilled trades) work in all the
facilities as being "core work". In regards to flowbacks from
our plant, our seniority is comingled with those of closed
plants. Rod had more seniority than the member from Columbus.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole,
Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
4/26/10
Q)
Can my wife and I transfer to
other plants together with different seniority dates to keep our
family together?
Response date
5/5/10
A) Depending on
seniority, the short answer is "yes". However, your seniority
date must provide you with the opportunity to "flowback" or
"transfer". Prior to October 18,1999 you would have the ability
to flowback to a GM facility. Between October 18,1999 and
October 8, 2005 you would have transfer provisions to go to a GM
facility. Anyone after the October 2005 date would not have and
provisions to return to GM currently. If you want to return
together, there has been cases where they have allowed the
higher seniority of the two be held until the lower of the two
gets pulled. Please talk to your local leadership for assistance
with this situation.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
4/27/10
Q)
When is our Union Brother Michael
Martin returning to work? And why wasn't this matter handled by
our Chairman in a timely manner? Thank you for your time.
Response date
5/5/10
A) There has been no
delay on the leadership of UAW Local 696, including the
chairman, to work on Brother Mike Martin's discharge. The
bargaining committee is currently working hard to find
resolution to this situation.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
4/29/10
Q)
Q: The IME doctor said I'm not T&P
Disabled, But the plant doctor said yes for T&P disability. What
happens next, and how long will it be before my disabiltiy
retirement begins. Thanks.
Response date
5/5/10
A) If the plant doctor
is saying yes, the next step in the process would be for the
plant doctor to send the case to division. If division agrees
there will be 45-60 day period between the case being ok'd and
the claim being filed. I hope this answers the question. It was
answered on the information in the question. If you there is
more detail please feel free to call the Benefits office.
(513-346-6766)
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
4/5/10
Q)
can I have a phone no. for g.m. in
dayton ohio over 401k plans
Response date
5/5/10
A) The number is 1-800-489-4646.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
4/26/10
Q)
COULD YOU GIVE ME THE DATE OF THE
NEXT RETIREE MEETING
THANK YOU
Response date
5/5/10
A) The next Retiree
meeting will be May 17th. It is typically held every third
monday of the month.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
3/11/10
Q)
is anyone collecting a pbgc
pension AND still working?
Response date
3/29/10
A) I don't know of
anyone specifically, but it is possible to collect from the PBGC
and work.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
3/26/10
Q)
how long do you receive sub pay
Response date
3/29/10
A) Supplemental or Entry
Level Employees, depending on seniority, can recieve up to 26
weeks of sub pay for the life of the National Agreement. The
current agreement expires September 2011.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
3/23/10
Q)
Why are 06 people allowed to even
breath the same air as us anointed one`s. They are the scum of
the earth and deserve nothing.
Response date
3/25/10
A) I am sorry that you
feel this way about your union brothers and sisters. You should
try to extend your hand in mentorship. The future of this local
union will be in the hands of these brothers and sisters one
day.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
2/26/10
Q)
i was one of the temps who came in
to the syncreon plant in may who was made 'permanent' in dec, i
was just wondering if there was any talk about maybe calling the
rest of us back
thanks for your time i know you guys do so much
Response date
3/25/10
A) It is always the
intent and hope of this local union to get everyone back to
work. Schedules have been up and down since the layoff. The
chairman is in constant talks with Syncreon to level the
schedules and get as many back to work as possible. One of the
biggest scheduling problems is Venezuela. Nothing has changed
since the layoff, please be patient.
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date
3/03/10
Q)
if you are retired are you still
entitled to a gm discount or any child entitled to use gm
discount
Response date
3/14/10
A) Retirees are still
eligible for the GM discount as well as your children. The
dealerships will assist you in getting setup for the discount.
If there are any concerns or any other questions regarding this
feel free to call the benefits office@ 513-346-6766
In Solidarity - Brian Martin,
President - UAW Local 696
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