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Depending upon exactly where you are getting on 75 it should take no more than 20 minutes. I jump on 75 off Dix Toldeo. When you exit 75 at Schaefer go to the left. You will turn right at the first street (Dix Toledo). You will take Dix Toledo past Oakwood and Melon- go over the drawbridge to Miller Rd. You will turn left onto Miller Rd. You will take Miller Rd past Eagle Pass. The entrace to DTP's parking lot (other than Paint) is the first Michigan Turnaround past Eagle Pass. I hope this helps. I have been at DTP a little over a year now. The jobs are way different than those at AAI but- there definately is job security

Auto Alliance had production cancelled for Wednesday and Thursday. They were told that a chip for the PCM comes from Australia and is sent to the vendor in Tennessee that builds the parts. I also understand that Kentucky Truck uses the same chip. On the 11pm WDIV newscast they reported that WAP will be laid off next week due to parts issues caused by the volcano. They also stated as in a previous post that it will replace a previously scheduled layoff week.

The following email was forwarded to me. From: Savona, John (J.F.) Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 6:45 PM To: AAI-EVERYONE - List Recipients Subject: Raptor This is a cool video on the Raptor built at Dearborn Truck Plant. John Savona President, CEO, Plant Manager AutoAlliance International, Inc. Home of the Mazda6 and Ford Mustang Raptor Video If you get the chance- watch this video. It was produced by Kelly Blue Book and it says nothing but good things about the Raptor.

I just found an interesting article regarding the performance of the 2011's V6 Mustang and Camaro. Looks like Ford hit a homerun. Mustang Vs Camaro

I just checked the status of your truck- As of 11 pm on Monday April 5th your truck has made it into the Trim department. Should be on its way to the dealership in no time.

Update... We are shipping the 6.2L Raptors... spent all night sending them to Autoport. Hopefully those of you who are anxiously waiting for them will have them soon. They are really worth the wait.

I agree- this launch is really important. I don't remember working that hard or moving that many trucks on overtime before. It seemed that for once- management had its act together. The trucks were re-inspected and then routed according to one of six sections out in the yard. I did learn something interesting. The Raptors graphics (an option) are being installed at AAI in Flat Rock. A few years ago, AAI added a state of the art facility to stripe the Shelby Mustang. While it would be nice if DTP had this ability - at least the work is being done by another UAW facility.

I have spent my week sitting outside babysitting them, moving them around and counting them. We have them divided into sections- those that have the graphics installed, those that need the graphics installed, those that are ready to ship and those that need to be verified for shipping (by the engineers). The ready to ship section had greatly increased and the needs to be verified section has gotten much smaller. B Crew Predelivery is working Saturday night to send them all down the CAL line (inspection). Unfortunately, we don't have a ship date yet.

Don't worry Every new model that is built is put on a "quality hold". Which is exactly what is happening with the 6.2L Raptor. This allows the plant to make sure that all is well and no final tweaks need to be done. It also ensures NOT having to have recalls at a later date. I have driven both the 5.4 and the 6.2 - YOU will NOT be dissapointed that you waited. I just hope you are prepared for the repeated gas station trips. Let us know what you think of your new truck when it arrives.

Klutays- Profit sharing is based on hours worked- not on senority. The individual who brought home $450 worked a LOT of overtime. The majority of us who worked normal production (which is all that was offered to most of us) brought home around $275 or so.

I completely understand where you are coming from. I have mid 92 senority and jumped ship from AAI in Jan 09 when DTP became available. I knew I would be able to hold on at AAI but knew if/when they went to one shift that I would be at the bottom. My spouse is still at AAI- so yes I do have somewhat of a personal stake is what happens there. I hope the union (local and IUAW) does not drop the ball on this one. Please don't let yourself get all upset by what is posted on message boards and news broadcasts. Unless it is a direct quote- which I doubt you will find many of- it is hearsay. There are quite a few months before all of this will happen- use this time wisely. Get any affairs in order that you can- just incase. With any luck- the transitions that will take place will go smoothly.

I just wanted to clarify something. Those who went to Dearborn Truck in Feb of 09 did not go for "temporary" jobs- they were permanent jobs for the beginning of C crew. There is a difference between those who went to Dearborn and those who took "temporary" assignments at Saline and Sheldon Rd. Please don't confuse the two.

Sorry Deflep... as I age my memory fails me at times. I do remember that they decided to keep five more people until June- I was one of those five. So instead of having first pick of open jobs- I was one of the last ones placed. I wish all those who remain at AAI the best of luck. To all of you who know that you are not going to make the cut- be prepared. Hopefully it will all transition smoothly with no major time off work.

WDIV had Hank Winchester outside of AAI on the 11 o'clock news. I saw a link to his article in another thread. Here is an AAI history lesson. In 1998, AAI announced that in July of 1999 that the Mercury Cougar was being elimated from the product line up and no Ford replacement was coming. In late 1998, AAI slowed down the line speed and hourly workers were slowly laid off - a total of 390 or so. Low senority in the plant after those layoffs was August 1992. After July shutdown in 1999, an entire shift was laid off. If I remember correctly, you needed the begininning of March 1988 senority to stay. AAI was left with only one car - the Mazda 626. It took years before another Ford product was brought to the plant. But they survived. I am an original "Mazda" worker that so many on here like to slam. I was laid off in 99, it took six months to be placed in another plant. I spent a year and a half at another plant before returning back to AAI. I was afraid that AAI was going to one shift last year. With 92 senority, I was really afraid that I wouldn't make the cut again. So, I opted to take the transfer to DTP in Feb of 2009. I still have family and friends at AAI. I hope and pray that those who are going to be affected by the layoff will find new plants- quickly. I hope for those who remain that the ecomony improves and the plant eventually gets additional product.

Unfortunately, yours was not the only plant to play that game. They AWOL'd everyone at DTP who was absent Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Our chairman put out a letter stating that the company was using the "adversely affected production" language to not allow any personal days to be taken.