November 30, 2023
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Community Service Committee along with other volunteers participated in our annual Thanksgiving Holiday canned food drive on Thursday, November 16th, and Friday, November 17th. A total of $4,335.00 was collected. Thank you to all the employees who donated generously. The canned food that was collected was donated to a local food bank. The money will be turned into supermarket gift cards, which will be given to our Brothers and Sisters who are out on an extended medical leave of absence.
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the Community Service Committee, along with the Women’s Committee will be holding their annual UAW Local 1069 Toy Drive. It will be from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Please plan to attend and bring a new unwrapped toy. There will be pictures with Santa, Crafts and other activities, lunch, and goodie bags for the kids. If you’re unable to attend and would like to donate toys, you can give them to any of your Union Representatives, or any member of the Women’s or Community Service Committee. You can also drop them off at the union hall or bring them to the next General Membership Meeting.
This year the toys that are collected will be donated to Team Cameron at Dupont Children’s Hospital, Wesley House, and domestic abuse shelters.
Reminder: General Membership meeting this Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 10:00. All are encouraged to attend.
In Solidarity,
Thomas Lyons
President
UAW Local 1069
November 21, 2023
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023
10:00AM
UAW LOCAL 1069 UNION HALL
1000 EAST FOURTH STREET
EDDYSTONE, PA 19022
There will be a discussion of the pertinent union issues. The agenda will be as outlined in the Constitution of the International Union, UAW and the By-Laws of UAW Local 1069.
Fraternally,
Thomas Lyons Jason Bonacquisti
President Recording Secretary
UAW Local 1069 UAW Local 1069
November 15, 2023
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On October 23, 2023, the Company declared a surplus and with the help of 25 employees accepting the Voluntary Layoff (LVO) it has been mitigated down to 63 Union employees. Good luck and thank you for saving the jobs of less senior employees from getting surplused now or possibly in the future. For the 63 Brothers and Sisters who will be involuntarily laid off or dispositioned to a lower classification I can assure you, we your Bargaining committee will continue to talk with the Company to get the surpluses or downgrades mitigated and or cancelled.
For those affected by the upcoming involuntary surplus, there will be “Rapid Response” sessions to assist all affected member. These sessions will be held in the Chinook PMO room on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, with two meeting times: the 1st shift meeting will be from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM, and the second shift meeting will be from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM. Representatives from Unemployment Compensation and CareerLink will provide information on job training, job placement, receiving state services, and applying for unemployment benefits. We strongly urge all affected employees to attend one of these sessions.
On Friday, October 27th, 2023, UAW Local 1069 held its Annual Charity Golf Outing at Deerfield Country Golf Club, with all proceeds going to the Objective Zero Foundation. Objective Zero Foundation is an organization connecting the military community to mental health and wellness resources and to a network of peer and civilian supporters to prevent veteran suicide. The total amount raised was $4,917.00. Thanks to all who participated and to all the sponsors who contributed to this much-needed organization. Special thanks go to Matt Rogers, Mike Tolassi, Steve Gregg, Ally Hold, Rob Tiffany, Adrianne Cruz, and everyone else who helped make this a great day with friends and co-workers.
Due to the 4th Sunday of this month, November 26, 2023, falling on the Thanksgiving Day Holiday weekend and next month the 4th Sunday, December 24,2023 falling on the Christmas Holiday shutdown, a motion was made at the last membership meeting to combine both General Membership Meetings. Our next General Membership Meeting will be Sunday December 3, 2023 at 10:00 am. All are encouraged to attend.
In Solidarity,
Thomas Lyons
President
UAW Local 1069
October 25, 2023
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The Company has notified the Union that they plan to declare a surplus. Your Leadership Team will do everything possible to mitigate this surplus. The Company is offering a Voluntary Layoff (VLO) to those in the affected classifications only. Employees in the affected classifications will be notified of the VLO. You may submit your Registration of Interest from Wednesday Oct 25, 2023, to November 1, 2023, until 11:59pm. For those who registered for the VLO and are accepted, the last day of work and on the payroll will be December 1, 2023. This VLO being offered by the Company is only happening due to the persistence of your Leadership Team, so if you’re eligible or close to the age you should strongly consider it. For the employees impacted by the surplus your last day of work will be December 1, 2023, and your last day on the payroll will be January 19, 2024.
We will be having two seminars at the Union Hall on Monday October 30, 2023, at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, for employees that decide to take the VLO or are planning on retiring in the near future. We will have legal representatives from the law firm Pond Lehocky. They represent clients seeking Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability/Long Term Disability, along with many other legal needs. Also in attendance will be Lyndsey Berry, financial advisor from Ameriprise Financial. These representatives will be able to answer all your questions and address your concerns relating to these topics. You’re welcome to bring your spouse/domestic partner to this seminar. Please call the Union Hall at 610-876-6271 to let us know if you plan to attend one of the meetings. We need to get an approximate headcount.
In Solidarity,
Tom Lyons
President
UAW Local 1069
October 6, 2023
Brothers and Sisters
As many of you are aware, Vice President Jim Lux had a medical issue and has been out of work. He is in good hands and getting the best of care with the doctors at Lankenau Hospital. We hope to have him back to work real soon. In the meantime, I am temporarily appointing Rich Brown, Northside Committeeman to take over the Vice President duties until Jimmy can return to work. Rich brings to the table many years of experience and I’m confident he can fill in for Jimmy as Vice President. To fill in for Rich Brown, I’m appointing Shop Steward Anthony Deluca to fill the Northside Committee position. I’m confident that Anthony can continue to represent our Brothers and Sisters at the Committee level.
We are fortunate to have members of Senator Fetterman’s staff visiting us on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Your Bargaining Team will be meeting with his staffers prior to them touring the Facility. His staff members are here to learn more about our CH-47 and V-22 production. We will definitely inform them of the challenges we are facing.
A major portion of our UAW International Union Big 3 are on strike fighting for Economic Justice. If they’re not walking a picket line right now, they could be shortly. We currently have a couple local UAW facilities on strike right now. Our Brothers and Sisters are fighting for Fair Wages and Benefits. All are welcome to stop by and support them by walking the picket line or dropping supplies off such as water, soda or food. If you can’t stop by and still would like to support them by donating supplies. You can drop your donation at the Hall, and we’ll make sure it gets to them.
UAW Local 2177 GM parts supplier. On strike since September 22, 2023
Supplies car dealerships with parts.
Cabot Blvd E Langhorne, Pa. with 100 members
UAW Local 644 Dometic Manufacturing. On strike since September 11, 2023
Manufacture steering control systems, shift and throttle cables
640 North Lewis Road, Royersford Pa 100 members
Our Veterans Committee is still taking orders for this year’s Veterans Day shirts. The last day to order is Monday October 9, 2023. See your Shop Steward for order forms.
The 12th annual UAW Local 1069 Charity Golf Outing is coming up fast. All proceeds will go to the Objective Zero Foundation. The Objective Zero Foundation supports Veterans and their families with Mental Health resources. Register your group now before it fills up. This outing will definitely be a fun day with your co-workers.
In closing we will be receiving our Union negotiated 5% Lump Sum Payment in our November 2, 2023 paycheck.
In Solidarity,
Tom Lyons
President
UAW Local 1069
