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We (425 Members) voted him out.

Timmy did the same things at Lorain.

I would like to thank the people in KY who built my new 2013 Escape SE. This is the best built and nicest small suv I have ever owned. It is quiet and economical. The eco-boost engine delivers plenty of power and gas economy. The interior is well built and roomy. I can see that a lot of care was taken in the manufacture of this vehicle. I worked for 39 years at Lorain Assembly. Thanks again guys and gals!

I believe you are entitled to a meal break by state law. This is a real health issue especially if you are diabetic and need frequent meals. The IUAW should be involved and stop this nonsense!

The new website is great! It is easily navigated and looks good. Just one question.... why is the Econoline picture shown going away (a small statement maybe...)?

Thank you Spring. That would be a good job for you; but I don't think the powers that be would let you print everthing.

Maybe because prostitution is legal in Nevada and the IUAW wants to be on the giving instead of receiving end once a year?

I am a retiree and often try to keep up with what is happening locally by reading Local 2000s' award winning web site. I have noticed that nothing has been up-dated on the site since Thanksgiving. What happened??

Ford will start lump sum buyouts of salary retirements in the third quarter according to an article i read in the Detroit News. How long until hourly is offered buyouts or the IUAW starts handling retirements? Any replies or guesses?

Don't take the wife out to dinner! Save the $24 for the next hike in perscription drugs co-pay and/or the increase in monthly payments for health care. It seems to me everything we fought for in my 39 years at Ford has been given back or taken away.

Hmmm... See if you can find a copy of the local agreement Timmy brokered at Lorain. This sounds just like what went down there; only we passsed the darn thing!

I would like to thank the IUAW for all the phone calls about SB5 I received prior to Nov. 8th. and the one I received at 6:45pm Nov.8th asking if I had voted. I am so glad you remembered me and wanted to discuss SB5; but I am very saddened you didn't remember me in contract talks. I have walked the picket line with my father at age 18 in '67. As a worker I have seen the IUAW bargain for better pensions, more holidays, more relief time, better training, medical benefits, COLA and the belief in a fair days work for a fair days pay. Since I retired I have watched the IUAW give up or curtail many of these benefits gained over the years. I am turning into a bitter old man thinking about all the time I spent believing in the tenets stated by the IUAW. I hope in the next contract the IUAW gets back COLA, relief time, and ends the two-tiered wage system; then maybe I can once again have some faith in the IUAW.

Would any one know what happened at OHAP to the worker that was crushed between two pipes? I know he was taken to Metro Trauma.

One more thing... as part of the health care reform act that was passed in 2010 we have a program called ERRP (early retiree reinsurance program) that stays in effect till 2014. If you get a chance read it. When you have tell me why our medical program is so messed up? A good website is www.errp.gov/ Well time to put my soap box away.

Check out the mailing you will be receiving in the early part of November. This may help you decide on another medical plan instead of the TCN.Can't wait till then? check out the retirees health care connect web page. I agree it is shameful the way The UAW has treated their retirees. Everything is a copay or you have to meet a deductible. We live on a FiXED income, one illness or surgery and suddenly we are faced with thousand of dollars in copays ,deductibles and doctor visits. Our medical costs keep going up but our pensions sure won't!!!