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Update Plan A
We are still in the fight for our Plant! On Friday, 6/19/09 objections were filed in the United States Bankrupcy Court, in New York by attorneys representing Wayne, Washtenaw and Ypsilanti Township. The Hearing date is set for June 30, 2009. The Attorneys and Government Officials have requested a meeting with higher GM Management to discuss our Plant before the Bankrupcy Hearing.
The following Representatives and Officials are working very hard on our behalf:
Ron Gettelfinger Pres. UAW
Cal Rapson Vice Pres. UAW
Rory L. Gamble Dir., Region 1A
Greg Drudi Asst. Dir., Region 1A
Jim Mull Servicing Rep., Region 1A
Governor Jennifer Granholm/ Michael Mendez
Fred Hoffman Labor Rep., Granholm’s Office
Lt. Governor John Cherry, Jr.
John Dingell Senator
Debbie Stabenow Senator
Diane Slavens Michigan State Rep.
Alma Wheeler-Smith / Lonnie Scott, Assoc..
Ed Hunsinger, Jr. CAP Coordinator, Region 1A
Robert Ficano Wayne Co. Executive
Jeff Bryant Wayne Co. Staff
Turkia Awaoa Mullin Wayne Co. Chief Dev. Officer (EDGC)
Karla Swift Special Projects Consultant
Mark Swanson Atty. for Wayne Co., Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC
Tim Fusco Atty. for Wayne Co., Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC
McCain & Winters Atty. for Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti Twp. Officials – All
Brenda Stumbo Ypsilanti Twp., Supervisor
Wm. Douglas Winters Ypsilanti Twp., Atty.
Karen Lovejoy Roe Ypsilanti Twp., Clerk
Larry Doe Ypsilanti Twp., Treasurer
Congressman John Dingell / Andy LaBarre
Mike Finney-MEDC
Wesley Prater Washtenaw County
Senator Brater State of Michigan
Robert E. Guenzael Adm. Washtenaw County
Every Local Union in Southeastern Michigan
We thank everyone for all their help, this has been a battle for all, since 6/1/09. We as Leadership of UAW Local 735 are humbled by the support of everyone listed. We are trying to be constructive and thoughtful in presenting our business case to all who will listen. We hope everyone will pray that we can save the Willow Run/YTO Plant.
Update Plan B
July 15, 2009, 10 am to 6:00 pm. Information Fair at UAW Local 735. Information on Unemployment, Federal Aid, Area Hire, National Hire, Job Opportunities, Financial Advisors, United Way, Community Services and many, many other. This is a very important day. Come by and get informed.
Website
Put your e-mail on our website www.local735uaw.org. Digital e-mail is almost complete!
Clothing Allowance
The additional clothing allowance monies ($125.00) are now available to everyone. If you used the $150.00, that was available, there is $125.00 more to use totaling $275.00. The Clothing Store will open from July 13th thru July 31st. The hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For those members on temporary layoff, please enter the Plant at Gate 2 thru the Guard Shack. Do Not Punch In!
Union Meeting
July 19, 2009, there is strength in numbers. Show up! 2.00 pm, Sunday. Free refreshments following..
Paragraph 96 Move
July 17th , 4:00 pm is the deadline for applications
Applications are being mailed as we write this. An interview will be conducted (after application is processed). At this interview, you will be allowed to accept the move or change your mind and not accept.
*UAW Local 735 will be closed during Shutdown
Monday-Sunday, June 29-July 12, 2009*
Shutdown -- Enjoy the Shutdown,
take time for yourself, and your families.
Don’t forget the meeting on 7/15/09,
10 am to 6:00 pm at the Union Hall.
This will be a very important meeting to attend.
Good Luck with your decisions and everyone please pray. Prayer is the answer.
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