Grievance Rep Report

Burleigh/Men. Falls Plant Second Shift

By Jesse Edwards

Smoking

The new restrictive smoking policy goes into effect January 1, 2002. For people who smoke, the Company will offer three (3) 45-minute sessions on coping without smoking. The sessions will be held on December 11, 2001 in the Burleigh Plant South Cafeteria at 7:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. There will also be designated smoking areas in the plant.

Group change

Employees who made a group change at least one (1) month prior to the Christmas shutdown should be called back within six (6) weeks after January 1, 2002 to your labor grade and classification, seniority permitting.

Stewards

The steward is the first chain of command and he is also the backbone of the Union. Therefore, when you have a concern or an issue, please go see your steward.

Unemployment compensation/medical benefits

A lot of our members are still on layoff without unemployment compensation or medical benefits. The Senators and Congressmen have not passed a Bill to help these people. This is very sad.

Grievances

I just settled one (1) grievance and I have a Second Stage scheduled for next week. I do have a discharge, but at this time, I am trying to get the Company to bring the person back to work. If not, that grievance will be going to Third Stage.

Jobs added

Department 472 has added four (4) warehouse attendants on second shift.

Bereavement during holidays

If you lose a family member and are entitled to bereavement during the Christmas shutdown, you should take your bereavement time right after the holiday period. Do not report for work. Instead, call in your bereavement and take that time right after the holidays. If you come to work and punch in, you will lose your bereavement leave and pay.

Happy holidays

There will not be a meeting in December, so I would like to wish everybody a Happy Holiday Season. See you next year.

In solidarity,

Jesse Edwards

Ext. 2197

Pager 402-5922