May 19, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We wish to inform our Brothers and Sisters that Quest Diagnostics is offering and collecting COVID-19 IgG antibody specimens and performing testing nationwide.
“Quest’s IgG antibody test may be especially useful for people without symptoms, including healthcare workers. An IgG positive result may suggest an immune response to a primary infection with SARS-CoV-2. While the role of antibodies in preventing COVID-19 disease has yet to be established, antibody testing for other respiratory illnesses (SARS, flu) provides insight into immunity to future diseases.
Knowing IgG status helps give individuals and their healthcare providers insight for a more informed decision about returning to work and activity.
IgG antibody testing must be ordered by a physician. Patients may make an appointment at a Quest patient service center for this test. For the safety of our patients and employees, antibody serology testing appointments will only be scheduled outside of the established hours for the Peace of Mind program reserved for patients at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.”
We have learned that our Health Plan options, BCBS Advantage+, BCBS Traditional, and HMO will cover this testing at 100% cost (in network). Please contact your health plan provider for all details which includes reimbursement instructions and “cut-off” dates for this testing. This testing will be offered and covered for a limited time.
REMINDER: Please continue to double/triple check all of your “in-process” jobs and your final, completed work. Also, continue to check for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in and around your work areas, especially on the aircrafts. ALWAYS get an inspector to check all of your completed work. We all want to ensure and continue building the best, highest quality aircraft in the world.
In addition, we continue to express our appreciation to our janitorial crew for a job well done. Thank you for keeping our factory clean and sanitary. Your hard work is definitely recognized.
Lastly, our General Membership Meeting is still “tentatively” scheduled for June 7, 2020. We will continue to follow state guidelines for “large gathering” recommendations. Once mandates are lifted, we will resume our meetings as soon as practicable. We certainly will keep our members informed.

In Solidarity,

Michael Tolassi
President
UAW Local 1069t