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Submitted date 12/28/06
Q) Can someone tell me why the Sharonville plant has temps working when some of us at the Needmore plant have been on a waiting list (to flow back) forever to get there!! I've heard this first hand from people there who have flowed there from our plant.
Response date
01/05/07 A) I have spoken with the shop chairman at Sharonville concerning this. There are no temporaries working there. There was an agreement to allow the hiring of 20 temporaries to cover employees taking vacation time during the holiday instead of denying employees' vacation requests.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/15/06
Q) My husband is retired from GM. He is 73 years old. Is he supposed to get the Christmas bonus? If so, can they be mailed later than the 15th because today is the 15th and he didn't receive one?
Response date
12/18/06 A) They will be mailed on the 15th. Please allow a few days for the checks to arrive.
In Solidarity - Andy Stidham, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/13/06
Q)
In reference to the holiday pay
question, our buy out paperwork stated we had to be out by Jan.
1, 2007. If given the opportunity many of us would work
until that date. Jan. 1, 2007 is the date I put on my
buyout papers as being my last day of employment. Why
wouldn't we get the holiday pay? Response date
12/15/06 A) In regards to those individuals that have taken the buyouts and signed up for the pre-retirement under the provisions of the Delphi/UAW Special Attrition Program, Delphi is taking the position that both the buyouts and early retirements become effective on December 23rd, 2006 with no entitlement to holiday pay. The issue was raised by the local to the International Union approximately two (2) weeks ago and as of our last conversation with our International Servicing Rep on Monday, December 11th, 2006 he indicated that the national parties were still in discussion over the issue and would communicate the results to the locals once a decision has been reached. We will continue to stay in contact with the International and relay to you whatever decision is reached.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/14/06
Q) Can I as a seniority Delphi employee put in before 12/31/06 a flowback only to an extended area hire and after 1/1/07 be able to put in for local area hire locations. My committeeman said I had to put in for local area hire to be able to change later on to other local area locations. Please clarify.
Response date
12/15/06 A) Requests for flowbacks, both area and extended area have to be on file by December 31st, 2006. No requests will be accepted after this date unless you already have a request on file by December 31st, 2006. If you have a request on file by December 31st, 2006, irregardless if it is an area hire or extended area hire, you will then be able to add and delete any requests be it area or extended area. When in the system it would probably be a good idea to add a request before deleting an old one.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/06/06
Q) Is there anything that can be done about the uniform issue? I'm sure I am not the only one having a problem. I turn my dirty uniforms in daily. Some weeks I only get 1 pair of pants back and 5 shirts, other times no shirts and 3 pants, etc. This time I ordered a new size and they brought me 5 XL and 3 XL longs.
Response date
12/14/06 A) I suggest you speak with Rita Johnson. Her office is located along the wall separating the crib and the tool room. If this does not fix the problem, contact your committeeperson.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/02/06
Q) Question about the temporary employees that have just been hired on as full time employees. Is there any discussion of them being able to flow to a GM plant if the Delphi, Needmore Rd. plant closes in say a year? What about continuing employment with another Delphi plant that isn't closing?
Response date
12/14/06 A) The national parties are involved in discussions that affect all of us, and the future of our plant. I have spoken with the international union, but until these talks are resolved, any answers would be nothing but speculation. I am submitting a resolution, asking for flowback rights for all members regardless of seniority.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/12/06
Q) Are people that received the buyout still able to put people in for a job there or not?
Response date
12/12/06 A) Delphi Needmore personnel director Dave Elliott indicates that currently no additional applications for employment are being accepted. If or when that position would change, we will notify the membership.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/04/06
Q) To whom this may concern. Is Delphi going to shut the doors in 2008? I just want to know what the future holds for the workers at Delphi. Thank you
Response date
12/12/06 A) The national parties (UAW, GM, and Delphi) to the best of my knowledge are still working on hammering out our future here in Dayton. We have sub-councils scheduled for the end of January, which I hope will shed some light on our future.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/20/06
Q) I am working at Delphi on Needmore Rd. This is the first place I have worked where there is a Union. I have no knowledge of rules and regulations and was wondering if there is a book I can obtain that has this information. I am used to doing whatever my supervisor asks me to do. Today he had me do something I was later told by another employee that I should not have done because it was someone else's job. I would love to be able to find out exactly what I should or should not do.
Response date
12/12/06 A) Unfortunately we do not have a book describing all of the details of every job in the plant. The best place to start are your job work instructions. In the event your foreman asks you to do someone else's job, "do the work assigned to you and follow instructions. Any complaint may be taken up later through the regular channels". Page 128 of the Local Wage & Seniority Agreement S.R. 13, "the regular channels" means : place a call to your committeeperson and let them fight the battle for you.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/04/06
Q) Is it true that the supplemental agreement that was given to the new hired temps is the same agreement that was given to the temps of 2004? If this is a supplemental agreement when does the the real contract go into effect?
Response date
12/11/06 A) The supplemental agreement is the real agreement. It was negotiated by the International Union and the Corporation and signed on April 29th, 2004. It took effect on May 3rd, 2004 and runs through 11:59 pm September 14th, 2011
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/26/06
Q) Since they hired the temporary workers, are they considering at all re-hiring the workers that took the buyout.
Response date 12/11/06
A) Some of the workers that retired have been brought back as "contract trainers". Management has offered a few of the workers that took the buyout temporary positions. They are reviewing their needs and more may be offered.
In Solidarity - Brian Cole - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/06/06
Q)
My husband was retired after 30 years
at Delco Moraine. When he passed away, my surviving spouse
support was cut in half because (as I was told) I was under the
age of 50. I am now over 50, should my monthly benefit
increase? Thank you for your time. Response date 12/11/06
A) Please contact benefits at (937) 455-5394 or (937) 455-5476 as soon as possible. We need more information to better help you with your question.
In Solidarity - Andy Stidham, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/05/06
Q)
Will the people who took the buyout
and are staying until the end of the year receive the holiday
shutdown pay? Response date 12/11/06
A) No, you will not receive holiday pay. When you take the buyout, you are severing all ties with Delphi. Your last day of employment with Delphi is December 22nd, 2006 which makes you ineligible for holiday pay. The only benefit that continues through the end of the year is Your health care benefits. They will expire on December 31st, 2006
In Solidarity - Andy Stidham, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/30/06
Q)
I am taking the buyout and my last day
of work is December 22nd, 2006. I am concerned about
receiving my buyout money in a timely manner. My spouse
took the buyout six (6) weeks ago and still has not received any
monies. The week that she left their were no more than
five (5) others who left on that same day. If Delphi and
GM are having this much trouble sending out her check what in
the world will they do when they have thousands of people
nationwide leaving on the same day? Will I get my check
next fall?
Response date 12/11/06
A) As of this posting, the buyout checks are being received within 6-8 weeks. Any concerns should be directed to Steve Ostasiewski, Delphi Needmore personnel director at (937) 455-5208.
In Solidarity - Andy Stidham, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/27/06
Q) I'm retired as of this year, May 1st. If something would happen with Delphi, (bankruptcy, judge ruling, etc...), I understand GM is responsible for our monthly pension before the contract expires in 2007. However, if anything would happen after the 2007 contract expires, would retirees still get a monthly pension from GM since all of these problems with bankruptcy, etc. happened before the contract expired?
Response date 12/11/06
A) GM coverage would be triggered if something happened to Delphi before September 7th, 2007. Anything happening after September 7th, 2007 will have to go to negotiations.
In Solidarity - Andy Stidham, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/10/06
Q) Well, now it looks like were going to get our pensions taken away from us!!! What's your take on this? I retired in May, '06.
Response date 12/11/06
A) Any opinion in regards to the future would be speculation and to discuss them in an open forum like this would provide the corporations with an advantage in future negotiations as to what the union and its members might be willing to accept. I would be happy to further discuss your question with you in person if you would so desire. Feel free to contact me if you would like to do so.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/10/06
Q)
Hi, I have written before
about the Christmas bonus. Thank you for answering so fast. I
have one more question. Could you please find out when
they are mailing them out? I would be very grateful.
Thank you Response date 12/11/06
A) The communication received from the International Union said those entitled to the $800.00 Christmas bonus should receive their checks in the mail on December 15th, 2006.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/09/06
Q)
When do you plan on updating
your website. I would like to see who the new leadership
is. I left Needmore Rd. plant in 2004 and would like to
know who is in office now. I have recently retired and
can't wait to get back to Dayton. Response date 12/11/06
A) The election results have been posted on the main page of the website since the election. We will not change out the pictures of the current leadership until the newly elected officials replace them. The website is updated daily.
In Solidarity - Jay Stueve, Webmaster - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/07/06
Q)
I took the buyout and I was
wondering when is the ruling for the unemployment? Is there a
hearing date to find out if we can get unemployment yet? I file
weekly and I am denied. Should I keep filing weekly? Response date 12/08/06
A) As I replied
earlier, every dislocated worker who received buyout or
severance compensation should continue to file for unemployment.
The current interpretation by the State Bureau of Worker's
Compensation does not qualify us for benefits (Trade
readjustment Allowance or TRA included) since they consider the
funds received as wages. I still strongly suggest that EVERY
recipient continue to file and be on record, IF changes occur
and you become eligible in the future.
In Solidarity - Tony Curington, 1st Vice President, Training Coordinator - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 12/05/06
Q) I have taken the grow into retirement plan, when I get 30 years in will Delphi notify me or will I have to come in the plant to find out when I can go on regular retirement? Thank you
Response date 12/08/06
A) Fidelity should get a hold of you. When you are within ninety (90) days you may call Fidelity if you choose at 1-877-389-2374
In Solidarity - Scott Bildhauer, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/28/06
Q) I have a parking lot issue. Everyday at the end of first shift, second shift employees line up in the center of the parking lot at the main entrance. While sitting there waiting for a spot they are blocking first shift cars from leaving. This is unsafe and a large inconvenience. After my 8 hour shift I am ready to go home, not have to wait on second to find a good parking spot. Can we make this aisle a no waiting zone? Someone's car is going to be damaged or even an employee is going to be hurt. Please stop this practice. Thank you.
Response date
11/30/06 A) Your issue has been discussed with Delphi Personnel Director Dave Elliot and management will take appropriate steps to remedy the situation.
In Solidarity - Tony Keen, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/21/06
Q) I have worked for GM for 27 years. I transferred to Delphi Needmore Rd. I reached my 30 years in April of 1998 and retired. Am I considered a Delphi or GM retire? I will be 62 in July, 2007. Do I lose half of my $2,331.00 gross pay and will I receive $1,165.00 gross pay when I start drawing social security? Can you confirm this for me? If Delphi bankrupt's will our pension be reduced and or will I lose it? Thank you
Response date 11/29/06
A) You are a GM retiree. Anyone retiring prior to January 1st, 2000 is considered a GM retiree. As for your pension being reduced I will need to know who you are to give you your exact gross amount. You can contact me at 455-5146. The Social Security rule is when you reach your 80% eligibility date your supplement will then be taken away. At this time you may choose to draw your Social Security. So, generally speaking, yes, your pension will be reduced by 50% when you become eligible to draw your Social Security.
In conclusion, Delphi's bankruptcy has no bearing on your GM pension.
In Solidarity - Scott Bildhauer, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/28/06
Q) Will UAW 696 workers get a Christmas bonus this year?
Response date 11/28/06
A) The $800 is for anyone who retired before the 2003 contract. They don't get the money increases that the current retirees get every Oct 1st. All currently employed workers will not receive this bonus.
In Solidarity - Jay Stueve, Webmaster - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/25/06
Q)
.. my friend worked @ delphi/needmore
, kept getting switched to different departments, which wasn't
bad, 1st 2weeks one 1st shift, next 2 weeks on 2nd(she adjusted
family schedule) end of this week,sent to 3rd shift,along with
dept. co-workers,also to another dept. Reported for work that
sunday night, Supervisors "made a mistake" & asked if her would
like to go home,and report to 2nd shift in another dept.,they
said yes. was always willing to go where ever needed...was due
for their 90 day evaluation. (another problem was that my friend
was sick-under a doctors care,with a note for 6 days, during
their 1st 30 days) My friend has a young child also as do many
working mother's.
Response date 11/27/06
A) In order to properly answer your question more details of your specific situation are needed. I would suggest that you contact either your district committeeman or myself for further discussion.
In Solidarity - Tony Keen, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/22/06
Q) What are the rules for picketing during lunch hour and then returning to work?
Response date 11/27/06
A) I would suggest that you refer your question to Delphi Personnel Director Dave Elliot at 937-455-5379. As the local leadership, we are reluctant to state a position for management in regards to their shop rules.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/21/06
Q) What are the pro's and con's of the United Auto Workers Union?
Response date 11/21/06
A) This exact same question was addressed on 10/16/06. Again, we encourage those who utilize the "Question" area of the website to first read through the recent submissions before submitting a question. Occasionally you will find the answer to a question without having to submit it.
In Solidarity - Jay Stueve, Webmaster - UAW Local 696
(A submission was received that did not contain a question. Due to the strong "pro-union" content of the message it is going to be posted.) In Solidarity - Jay Stueve, Webmaster - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/21/06
This old retired dude, who really has
no one to answer to, keeps on doing, or trying to do the right
thing. I'm a great believer in synchronicity. To my mind, we do
right things, right things happen to us. So we have old,
worn-out Joe. Seems to me, he's the right guy at the right time.
I'm pretty damned certain, he's never sold out a Union Member in
his life, I'm pretty certain, he's trying to find the best way
out of the mess others have put us in. When the chips are down,
I'm pretty certain we all know we can count on our President.
Personally, I've never known anyone Union, I could count on more
than Joe Buckley. For that, I give thanks.
Submitted date 11/20/06
Q) Why are the people who took the buyout told to file unemployment? I left in July and I have filed for unemployment weekly. Every week I am denied. Why are we not getting unemployment??? I was told from the unemployment office that we are not able to file for 3 years because of the BUYOUT??? Delphi is denying the unemployment WHY??
A)
From my standpoint, I strongly suggest that every individual who
accepted a buyout file for Unemployment Benefits. The State
Bureau of Employment Compensation has ruled that based on how
Delphi Corporation submitted its letter to them, outline that
the monies received as compensation be deemed as earned wages.
Therefore those earnings are counted as Unemployment
Compensation which are to be divided on a weekly basis (based on
UC eligibility status). Again, I strongly suggest that all
eligible employees file, because the ruling could be overturned
and those who filed could be in line for compensation. In Solidarity - Tony Curington, 1st Vice President, Training Coordinator - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/20/06
Q) Will we get the Christmas bonus this December 2006?
Response date 11/21/06
A) This exact same question was addressed on 11/01/06 and 11/06/06. We encourage those who utilize the "Question" area of the website to first read through the recent submissions before submitting a question. Occasionally you will find the answer to a question without having to submit it.
In Solidarity - Jay Stueve, Webmaster - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/19/06
Q) It was my understanding that we could put in for another plant until the end of the contract. Has something changed?
Response date 11/20/06
A) You have until December 31, 2006 to make applications for flowbacks to GM. As long as you have applications on file you can add or delete requests.
In Solidarity - Tony Keen, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/17/06
Q) After putting in for a plant before the end of the year, will this then allow us to add/drop different plants if we wish in 2007?
Response date 11/17/06
A) As long as you have applications on file before the end of the year, you will be able to make changes in your requests.
In Solidarity - Tony Keen, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/16/06
Q) I just left Delphi under the grow into program. Am I considered an active employee or retired?
Response date 11/17/06
A) You are considered active until you reach 30 years.
In Solidarity - Tony Keen, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/12/06
Q) I am a temporary worker at Delphi and have been there for sixty days. I am interested in apprentice work. What actions do I need to take?
Response date 11/16/06
A) As of right now there is no plans to add apprentices. If this were to change, or if any new job opportunities come up, it will be posted on the bulletin boards.
In Solidarity - Tony Keen, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/08/06
Q) Where and what time will the voting take place so that the pre-retirement people know where and when they can vote. We are still considered active employees until we reach our 30 years aren't we?
Response date
11/09/06 A) Those members growing into retirement are eligible to vote in their respective District Committee elections and Executive Board elections. For all the information pertaining to the elections, including dates and times, see the main page of this website or click here.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/06/06
Q)
"The union does not always
satisfy each of our own specific needs but it continues to make
advancements in satisfying the needs of the overall membership
specifically in those areas listed above." This was your answer
to a question on the website. Joe,
I have described you as one of the Icons of local 696. A man
that had great power. Being that person you have the ability to
bring 696 back together. Do what is right for the people on the
floor and you will go out still being that icon. Do what is
wrong and you will go out as the person who let it fall apart.
This is probably the biggest challenge 696 has ever faced.
During the strikes you had something to bargain with and the
people !
Response date 11/08/06
A) In response to a question submitted regarding my support for a particular candidate or candidates that may be running in the upcoming elections, international guidelines for the running of local union websites prohibit the discussion or debate of politics via the website. Therefore, it would be improper for me to respond to the question that was posted. The leadership has a right to support and vote for the candidates of their choice just like any other member. Further, I assure the writer of this question, my support for candidates will, as it has always been, be for the individuals that I believe to be sincere and dedicated to the advancement of the memberships security and benefit. I am always willing to discuss my opinions and position, in relation to any concern that a member might have, in a one on one discussion.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/06/06
Q) I noticed someone asked about $800 at Christmas. What is this for and who gets it?
Response date 11/06/06
A) The $800 is for anyone who retired before the 2003 contract. They don't get the money increases that the current retirees get every Oct 1st.
In Solidarity - Scott Bildhauer, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 11/06/06
Q) Why are you having the election nominations and the union meeting a week early and on a long weekend. Is this so you can nominate who you want and hope that the people you don't want to run won't be there?
Response date 11/06/06
A) The reason for having nominations, as posted, is to allow the newly elected individuals as much time as possible to work with the out going officers and committees in order to provide for the smoothest transition to the new leadership. I can assure you there is no intent to restrict or deny anyone the opportunity to be nominated and run for election. In addition, a handbill will be passed out this Wednesday 11-8-06 that includes further notification of nominations and elections. Rather than trying to hide the nominations, as you insinuate, the concern from the leadership is whether or not there will be enough interest from seniority members to run for the positions that will be vacated.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 10/31/06
Q)
Hi, I was wondering if we get
the $800.00 at Christmas this year? I retired in 2000.
I had 17 years in at the plant. I went out on a medical.
Thank you. Response date 11/01/06
A) If you received the $800 last year, you will receive it this year.
In Solidarity - Scott Bildhauer, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 10/26/06
Q) Can they give a worker points for going to workers comp hearings?
Response date 10/27/06
A) No. Past policy has been that attending a hearing is an excused absence. Therefore, no points will be given.
In Solidarity - Andy Stidham, Benefits Representative - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 10/21/06
Q) I am retiring after 32 years with GM/Delphi this December 31st. I would like to come to work at your Needmore Rd. plant. What steps do I need to take? I realize that I would be starting as a new employee. This is fine. I have experience in many areas of production... Job Setter, Team Leader, lift truck, etc.
Q) Is Delphi going to hire temporary Skilled Trades in the Dayton area?
Response date 10/23/06
A) Delphi Needmore/Wisconsin Operations has recently hired temporary Skilled Trades and production employees. Those that have taken "buyouts" and that have retired from GM have been considered for employment. Delphi Corporation has taken a position of NOT hiring employees that have retired from Delphi. For employment opportunities at Needmore/Wisconsin Operations you will have to contact employment at 455-5546.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 10/19/06
Q) How do I find my roster position at the plants that I have flow back applications to?
Response date 10/23/06
A) Those lists are kept by the General Motors Corporation at the National Employee Placement Center and not by the Union. Due to applications for placement being received daily and constant changes in peoples requests for changes to those applications, an individuals position on their respective list changes from day to day. Our international rep at the NEPC has on occasion been able to give us an idea of what seniority date that certain receiving plants are at in extending offers for flow backs. Again, because of the constant changing of those lists, it is difficult to get an accurate account of an individuals position on a list. This situation applies to everyone, including union representatives.
In Solidarity - Tony Keen, Shop Chairman - UAW Local 696
Submitted date 10/13/06
Q) What are the pros and cons of the UAW?
Response date 10/16/06
A) The pros for belonging to the UAW or any labor union for that matter is the organizations ability and strength to negotiate for the members that they represent. The strength comes from the support of the members that elect representatives of their respective unions to represent them in securing improvements in the areas of health and safety, seniority, wages and benefits. The union does not always satisfy each of our own specific needs but it continues to make advancements in satisfying the needs of the overall membership specifically in those areas listed above. There should be little doubt, given Delphi's current attempt to terminate our contract, just what they would do if it wasn't for the union and the support of it's membership. While our union may not have gotten everything that we have wanted as individuals, I personally believe that we belong to the greatest labor union in the world... the United Auto Workers.
In Solidarity - Joe Buckley, President - UAW Local 696 |
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