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Current Information Concerning the Proposed Schedule Change at Orion Assembly

 

In light of the recent General Motors announcements concerning our schedule and future operations at Orion Assembly, following is information regarding these issues from the International UAW and from your Local Union Leadership.

BENEFIT QUESTIONS Page Updated 10-1-09

QUESTION : How long will health insurance be in effect?

ANSWER: Health, Vision, and Dental coverage continue monthly based on your seniority as of the last day worked:

Less than 1 year seniority = 1 month coverage

1 but less than 2 = 4 months

2 less than 3 = 6 months

3 less than 4 = 8 months

4 less than 5 = 10 months

5 less than 10 = 13 months

10 and over = 25 months

 

Health Care Contract: C. Section 2(b)(1)

 

QUESTION : How do Tier 2 members benefits differ?

ANSWER:  National Agreement Pg. 277 through 293 Articles 1 and 2 and  

Sections 1 – 7 describes Entry Level Employees wages and benefits in great

detail and too complex to reprint or excerpt here.  Individual benefit questions can be 

directed to the Benefits Department at 5210

QUESTION :  How long will the Tuition Assistance Program last once I am laid-off?

ANSWER:  Tuition Assistance will continue until said employee goes time for time. 

                                   QUESTION:  How long can you collect sub pay?

                                   ANSWER: The following Table is the schedule for SUB based on seniority as of the last day worked.

20                                   20 Years Plus - 52 Weeks SUB 52 Weeks TSP  10 - 20 Years 39 Weeks SUB  39 Weeks TSP  1-10 Years 26 Weeks SUB 26 Weeks TSP

                                                SUB Credits are used when you are placed on a Qualifying Layoff        

                                       Tier 2 - Less than 1 year seniority - Not Eligible

                                      Tier 2 - With 1 Year but less than three years seniority - 26 Weeks

                                   QUESTION:  Can Sub-pay be sent by direct deposit?  

                                   ANSWER:  No.  There have been no discussions on this matter and that system is not in place at this time.

QUESTIONS

We realize that there will be questions as we go through this process.  If you have questions pertaining to unemployment or the lay-off in general, you can call the UAW Work Center at 248-377-5853 or e-mail Editor@UAW5960.org.  These questions and answers and other information will be posted on the 5960 web site as it becomes available.  Thank you for your continued support and strength during these difficult times.  UAW Local 5960 Leadership

PLEASE REMEMBER, EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS AND ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS.

                

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