Layoff Information
June 8, 2015
Brothers and Sisters,
Today, I am informing you that the site management of Boeing Ridley Park has notified us of an involuntary reduction in force for the members of Local 1069. Your leadership has been notified that positions affected will be Aircraft Technician and Sheet Metal Assembler B. There will be 40 A/C Techs and 9 SM Bs affected. The official notice will be posted on Thursday, June 11, 2015, on the Union Bulletin Boards throughout the shops, 7 days before the event, per CBA. The “roll-off” date, or last day worked, will be Friday, June 19, 2015.
As in the past, we have contacted our friends from the State to hold Rapid Response sessions here at the plant to help our members facing an involuntary layoff. These State folks provide information on several aspects of the services available to laid off members, including information on job training, job placement, receiving state services, and signing up for unemployment. These sessions will be held on site during work hours to help our members in this tough time of transition. The sessions will be held Monday, June 15, 2015, with a session during 1st shift and a 2nd session held in the afternoon to speak with 2nd and 3rd shift affected members, in the PER room in the 3-02 cafeteria on the north side. It is imperative that you attend the session! Attendance is not mandatory, but you will receive a lot of helpful information there. Make every effort to attend.
Needless to say, we will keep you informed of the services available to you during this time. Be sure that your work record, contact info via phone and address, and resume` are up to date (see below), and check on any transfers you have in. If you do not have any transfers in, be sure to fill them out ASAP. They will be entered into the new Careers@Boeing system and remain in force during your time remaining in the plant. To do this, go into Total Access, click on My Career, and fill out Your Profile and sign up for the job notices you wish to receive. If there is a job opening, you will receive an email notice about it. Be sure that your resume` contains information about your qualifications for the job. Another important point to remember is, if you are offered a job in the Labor Pool, seriously consider taking it. Do your best to stay in the plant.
Important note: if you receive a layoff notice, it is imperative that you complete the Your Profile in Careers@Boeing process before you go! Also, see the back page for P&M jobs that are currently open.
While you are out on layoff, you can still apply for open positions through Total Access, from home. In Your Profile, you can click on which jobs you would like to be notified of, via email, when they open. We recommend that you check “All” for notifications of jobs. With that, you won’t miss any opportunities to be recalled to that job. Be sure that your resume` reflects the skills needed for the specific job. This process is taking the place of the former Reactivations process that was used in past layoffs. You are not limited to the number of jobs you can put in for when you are notified of an opening, as had been in the past.
Be assured that your leadership is doing everything we can in supporting the Company’s efforts to bring more work to this site. Our site is actively pursuing work from other Boeing sites and our superior (over)
performance makes us an attractive option for those programs to get their work done right and delivered on time. Keep the Hall phone number (610 876-6217) handy for any questions you have. Our email is local1069.uaw@gmail.com
The Company has sent out a list of open P&M jobs that need to be backfilled. They are:
Transmission Mechanic B (2)
Inspector Assembly Specialty (1)
Inspector Final Assembly (3)
Inspector Operational Support (3)
Sheetmetal Mechanic A (2)
Boiler Operator (1)
It is critically important to complete your Careers@Boeing profile and apply ASAP if you are interested in taking one of these jobs!
In addition, the Company will be providing their manpower forecasts, by job classification, for the remainder of 2015 and we will share that with you when we get it. With that, you will have an idea of where you stand regarding a possible layoff
There are several other information items you need to know:
- The contract books are going to print and will be available shortly. All members will receive a copy of the CBA. Laid off members can come to the Hall and pick up a copy of the book as well.
- The Union and the Company are still in the process of finalizing the release of the new
Careers@Boeing system that will enable members to view what job classifications come open for
a transfer. Members should go into Total Access and make sure that their information and resume` are up to date, as noted above. The system will roll out Monday, July 6, 2015. This is a 2 year pilot program that was negotiated in our last set of talks with the Company. This will be the first time that our members will be able to see all open P&M jobs at the site.
- Membership meetings are cancelled for the summer. Our next membership meeting will be Sunday, September 24, 2015, at 10:00 AM
- There is still time to enter the Tom Fricano Scholarship Contest. Information is available from your Union Representative or at the Hall.
- The Spring Softball Tournament scheduled for this Saturday, June 6, 2015, has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for later in the year. We will be sponsoring an open tournament Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Marcus Hook fields. You can enter a work team or an outside team. Contact Joe Anthony at 610-999-0890 for more information.
Yours in Solidarity,
Chris Owens, President
UAW Local 1069
Careers @ Boeing Information
June 5, 2015
Brothers and Sisters,
In our last set of negotiations, we were able to start a pilot program in partnership with the Company called Careers@ Boeing. This program will enable Local 1069 members to see what P&M positions are open and available in the plant. In past years, members weren’t always able to find out what areas were hiring in other parts of the plant. A member would submit a transfer request to move to another job without knowing if that job would open up at some point.
With the Careers@Boeing system, all open P&M jobs will be posted online for review by 1069 members. As part of this procedure, members will need to go into the system and complete the procedure in order to apply for an open position and be considered for the position. A member will need to go into Total Access to create a resume` that will be filed in the system to be reviewed when the member applies for a position.
To begin the process, a member would go to My Career in Total Access and click on Careers@Boeing on the page. Under the description, on the right, click on Access My Profile. Follow the directions to complete your profile. You will be prompted through the different steps of the process, including parts such as Personal Information, Educations and Certifications, Employment History, and Career Preferences, among others. Attach files as needed. Completing these steps is necessary to be considered for a position.
Company HRGs will be available to help 1069 members prepare and work on their resumes` for the process. Information included in a resume` include your objectives and a professional summary, top 5 skills and strengths, employment history and education and certifications. A good resume` can help you put your best effort forward to get the new job. Resume’ workshops will be held during off shift hours and members will need to attend a workshop better or after work. Creating and maintaining your resume` in the system is a good first step in obtaining a new job.
Since this is a pilot program, and one that members have been asking about for many years, there are bound to be a few bumps in the road along the way. We ask for your patience as this system rolls out and becomes active. Your Committeemen are receiving training in the system and can assist you in the process. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your Boeing career!
More detailed information is available about Careers@Boeing on the back page of this Chopper.
Yours in Solidarity,
Chris Owens, President
UAW Local 1069
What is Careers@Boeing?
Careers@Boeing is an online portal which provides employees with a hands-on approach to their career development and advancement with the Boeing Company. Via this system, employees will be able to create customized profiles, receive notifications for new job postings, and search and instantly apply for internal positions online.
Why Careers@Boeing?
The Company and UAW Local 1069 agreed to a two year Pilot Program for the posting and filling of all open positions represented by UAW Local 1069 using the existing Careers@Boeing enterprise tool. The Pilot Program will begin for all open positions covered by the UAW Local 1069 Collective Bargaining Agreement on Monday, July 6, 2015. During this two year pilot program this will be the only way an employee represented by UAW Local 1069 can apply for an open position covered by the UAW Local 1069 Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a new approach, however, the filling of positions will still abide by hiring requirements as outlined in the UAW collective bargaining agreement.*
What do I need to do?
Any employee interested in applying for an open position represented by the UAW must complete a Careers@Boeing profile. If an employee needs assistance in setting up a Careers@Boeing profile they may go to one of the HR Service Centers (located in Buildings 3.92 and 3.25) or speak to a UAW Committeeman or Shop Steward.
How do I create a profile?
It is quick and easy. Go to Total Access, click on My Career and then click on the Careers@Boeing link and look for the Candidate Profile box on the right. Under the description, click on the Access my profile. Follow the directions to complete your profile. In addition, there are tips online and tip sheets available in the HR Service Center or from a Committeeman or Shop Steward.
* Hiring decisions will be made based on skill and ability, with seniority being the determining factor where the two are deemed equal.
General Membership Meetings
With the memberships vote, General Membership meetings have been suspended for the remainder of the summer.
