September 20, 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The unprecedented devastation from Hurricane Harvey has created a major hardship on many families in and around the state of Texas. Some of our own UAW members, and their families, who work and live in these areas have been affected. UAW Region 5 Director Gary Jones, whose region encompasses the state of Texas, has been working with the Texas AFL-CIO on relief efforts for UAW members and affiliate member’s needs. Thanks to the generosity from our members here at Local 1069, to date, we have raised $1,500.00 which will be donated to the “Texas Workers Relief Fund.” If any members are still wishing to contribute to this cause please contact Pat Hoffmann or see any of your union representatives.
Once again, we are very dismayed to notify our members that we have been informed by the Company that there will be a surplus effective October 20, 2017. As of today, the number of employees and affected classifications are still not solidified. As we have done with past lay-offs, we will continue to work hard to reduce the number of employees affected, and work with ALL managers to keep our members “in-house.” We will keep you all informed as we move closer to the surplus date and more information is made available to us.
Terry Dittes, our UAW Region 9 Director announced to us the three (3) winners of the 2017 UAW Region 9/Tom Fricano Scholarship. The winners of these scholarships are:
Mya Dawkins, Daughter of Ernestine Dawkins, member of Local 8888 (New Jersey State Winner)
Brandon E. Smith, Son of Phillip E. Smith, member of Local 686 (New York State Winner)
Madison Abriatis, Daughter of Jeff Abriatis, member of Local 3303 (Pennsylvania State Winner)
Congratulations to all the recipients of this year’s scholarship awards. Applications for the 2018 scholarship awards will be available March/April 2018.
Lastly, while I hope everyone enjoyed their summer. Please note that we will start up our monthly membership meetings this coming Sunday, September 24, 2017. Please plan on attending our meeting. Many important issues will be discussed and I am certain many of you have numerous questions and concerns you would like to discuss. We hope to see all members present.
Yours in solidarity,
Mike Tolassi, President
UAW Local 1069
September 2017 General Membership Meeting
September 15, 2017
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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,
Michael Tolassi George Donahue
President Recording Secretary
UAW Local 1069 UAW Local 1069
August 15, 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We are excited to inform our membership that The Boeing Company (“Company”), along with Bell Helicopters (“Bell Boeing”) has been awarded a $57 million contract modification to upgrade the MV-22 Osprey fleet. This award is for the “non-recurring effort” and the “basic recurring” for the Pathfinder Aircraft. This allows us to begin engineering, purchasing parts, and perform work on the Pathfinder Aircraft. As of today, we are still awaiting word from the Company on when the first aircraft will arrive in our Ridley Park site for us to begin the teardown process. Our Brothers and Sisters are ready for the challenge, and look forward to continuing to showcase our skills, craftsmanship and talent of our membership to the Company.
More good news: eight (8) “Assembler-Sheet Metal A” employees and one (1) “Inspector-Non-Destructive Test” employee returned from lay-off on July 21, 2017. Additionally, on August 4, 2017, an additional six (6) “Assembler-Sheet Metal A” employees were recalled. Your UAW 1069 leadership is hoping this trend of recalls continues until all of our Brothers and Sisters on surplus are back to work at our site.
Moreover, starting August 21, 2017, and continuing through September 8, 2017, the Company will be sending all employees a company survey. We urge all of our members to complete this survey and make your thoughts and concerns known. This survey is important because our customers review the responses to gather knowledge of our employees and processes here at the Ridley Park site.
Furthermore, I remind our members to please visit our website (uawlocal1069.org) frequently. We keep this site updated and provide valuable information for our members including information about benefits, general 1069 news, as well as various training/educational opportunities. In addition to those informational items, our Safety Chairman, John Elmore, Jr, will begin providing safety items and “tid-bits” for our members to access as well.
Lastly, we have received a total of $0.18 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year, receiving $0.03, January 13, 2017; $0.06, April 7, 2017; and, $0.09, July 14, 2017.
In closing, please have an inspector check and approve your work before stamping and closing your completed job(s). This may prove to be critical in ensuring the safety of our customers and in safeguarding your employment at the Company.
Yours in solidarity,
Mike Tolassi, President
UAW Local 1069
