USW Local 2-232

formerly PACE 7-232

Representing  employees at Briggs & Stratton Corp. and Strattec Security Corp. in Milwaukee, WI

 

Membership Meeting 

Sunday December 7, 2008

Frank Monreal's El Matador

9155 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee 

9:30a.m.

   Members are urged to Attend this Meeting.


Home Up Primary Results Jobs to Mexico Briggs 1st & 3rd Shift Strattec Security Plant Assistance for laid off members Arbitration Loss February Meeting Primary Election Candidates for President Guide Candidates Strattec Bargaining Committee Candidates Nominations General Election Notice Unemployment Extension Maximum Unemployment rate Meeting Recap Retiree insurance info Dues total Briggs recall dates Membership Info Annie Wacker endorsed Dudzik endorsed Briggs Retiree Club

 

Home Up Primary Results Jobs to Mexico Briggs 1st & 3rd Shift Strattec Security Plant Assistance for laid off members Arbitration Loss February Meeting Primary Election Candidates for President Guide Candidates Strattec Bargaining Committee Candidates Nominations General Election Notice Unemployment Extension Maximum Unemployment rate Meeting Recap Retiree insurance info Dues total Briggs recall dates Membership Info Annie Wacker endorsed Dudzik endorsed Briggs Retiree Club

Contracts provide education assistance for laid off members after 1 year

by Scott Godshaw

      Laid off members are entitled to Education Assistance per the contract under Article XII, Section 3 which states:

      In addition to Article XII, Section 1, when an employee with five (5) or more years seniority is laid off for twelve (12) consecutive months he will be entitled to education and retraining according to the following:

      Courses will be approved by the Company which contribute to or enhance the employee's ability to obtain other employment provided the employee begins the approved course(s) within one (1) year after eligibility.

      Approved courses will normally be given at schools which are accredited by recognized regional or state accrediting agencies and may include:

-  Occupational or vocational skill development;

-  Fundamental reading or numerical skill improvement;

-  High school diploma or equivalency achievement; and

-  College level career orientated courses

      An employee will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $4,000 for authorized expenses which are incurred within two (2) years of eligibility provided a grade of C or better is received in the course. Authorized expenses include verified tuition and necessary books.

      If you have been laid off for 12 consecutive months (one year) you can take advantage of this benefit. Any questions you can contact the Union Office at (414) 463-7425.