October 14, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Beginning October 15, 2020, UAW Local 1069 employees may request to transfer to another shift to a job within his or her classification and Center. Please reference our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Article XIII, Section 20, “Shift Preference.” The fall 2020 open period for filing a transfer request runs from October 15, 2020 – October 30, 2020. It will also be posted in Between the Blades during this period as well. Any employee wishing to file a transfer to another shift is requested to file via the Philadelphia Labor Relations website. Any employee needing assistance with this process is encouraged to have their manager work with them on completing this form. Employees will receive a confirmation/notice email within 48 hours of submittal of transfer request. Please note: Failing to withdraw a request will result in an employee being moved to the requested shift (based on seniority). To withdraw a request, employees must submit an email to GRP Ridley Park LR.
In addition, it is encouraged that all employees complete the voluntary “online health assessment.” This assessment is available to take now and ends November 24, 2020. There will be additional employee contributions to medical plans if any employee does not complete the online assessment and screenings. Please refer to our CBA, Article XVI, Section 6, “Cost of Medical Plans” for all details regarding this process and added costs.
Lastly, please always give your full attention to quality and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) conditions while working your daily assignments. We all strive to give our customers the greatest and best aircraft we manufacture. Never, ever sign off on jobs you did not work. Continue to have our quality inspectors review and look over every aspect of your jobs. Leave “no stone unturned.”

Stay Strong, Stay United, always know UAW Local 1069 members remain second to none.

In Solidarity,

Michael Tolassi
President
UAW Local1069