UAW Local 31

Shop Update

August 3, 2010

• There are no plans for any scheduled downtime or change in our current operating schedule.

• Reminder:  Vacation is “Use it or lose it”.  Apply for all available hours.

• Employees on an Authorized Paragraph 106 Leave of Absence (Sick Leave) who do not receive pay for such leave are subject to the provision of Document 8 of the National Agreement.

• The United Way Campaign has begun.  Please be generous.

• The UAW Local 31 CAP Committee has announced that the 2010 Region 5 V-CAP Cruise Give-Away Drive will be beginning soon.  Watch for the CAP Committee at the entrances in the upcoming weeks to get your tickets, and please consider increasing your monthly donations.

• Paragraph 96 – There are still ongoing meetings with the International Union and General Motors on the proper allocation and applicable numbers for the Paragraph 96 move for Skilled Trades from the Lake Orion Plant

• Due to a production Saturday, the August Union Meeting will be Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm.  Plan on attending.

• To reach the shop chairman, call (913) 573-7776 or the Union Hall (913) 342-7330.  For the zones, (913) 573-7420 or (913) 573-7790.

• Enjoy the upcoming Annual Local #31 Picnic, August 14, 2010, noon till 4:00.

LOCAL 31 SHOP COMMITTEE

In solidarity

John Melton, Shop Chairperson             Jeff Manning, President

Fairfax Local Agreement

November 2010