Timberwolf8672

It is a sad state of affairs that we have one union brother fighting another for the same production of a unit. I was just reading the Detriot News and they had an article about how the International is putting a stop to this whippsawing of locals by GM. The National GM dept. is not allowing the company to put one local against another. It is just so sad that the National Ford dept. did not have any balls it put a stop to this shit. I understand that the COA is something we are all faced with. But I think it could have been handled alot better, and more fairly done at a national level.

I bank @ National City Bank, and because I was putting most of it into differant accounts at the bank I got all of the $$$ right away. I was able to walk out with over 13k in cash and have another 15k put into checking to write checks on imediately. I guess it all depends on where you bank. Good Luck!

I took the $100k buyout from KTP and I got the same thing in the mail yesterday, saying that all insurance was gone come march if I did not start paying for it. This is the second time I got a notice that my medical has been cancelled. The first one came right after the first of the year. I guess I am going to have to call the NESC monday and see what the hell is going on again. If you hear anything please post it....

I got my check last saturday the 20th, my seperation date was 1-1-07. I cleared $62,555 after taxes. They only toke out federal, state and Jefferson Cty, taxes. I toke the 100k buyout. Good luck to all, I think I made the right choice for me.

I called labor this morning and was told that they are contacting people as fast as possiable. They told me that my check was mailed, that I should have it by monday. So good luck to all, let me cash that check!!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :shades:

That figures, Thanks for the info. I was going to call up there tomorrow to see what is what. All I want is my damm check like everybody else.... Thanks Brother.

Nobody from KTP alive????

I attended the meettings too, and read all the paperwork I could and I know it is only supose to be 6 months but that is what the rep. up in Detroit told me was in the computer, so that is all I know. But it is only 6 months or supose to be, but hell if we all can get that extra month then.... :happy feet:

Hey Brothers and Sisters, Has anyone that has taken the buyout heard anything about our checks? <Vac., anything??> Back on the 21st of Dec. when I signed my final paper work, I was told that it could be as little as 10- 14 days. Rosie said to call in because she may not be able to call everyone. So I did just that this last thursday, not expecting them in but hoping to hear something and all I got from some woman was IT WILL BE 4 - 6 WEEKS!!!!! and she hung up... I called the NESC and they said my check had not been cut yet but was waiting to be cut that all other papers were done. So I was just wondering what anyone else has heard. I see on here that other plants are getting thiers in... So if you have any info. Pass it on to a brother. Thanks and good luck.

Yes, we could back out of NAFTA, but it is not very likely. There is too much money to be had with it in effect. Free Trade is a good thing if it is truely free. The problem that we have in this country is that many other countries support thier industries. Where our gov't <under Bush really bad> screws out companies and helps forgien companies buy us out. We need a total change in gov't. We need National Health Care to start with. That would take the health care burden off our companies and allow U.S. workers to compete more evenly with thoose in Canada, Japan, and the E.U. Things here need to change yesterday and we as the people need to get off our asses and make it happpen.......

I seperated on Jan 1, 07. I talked to NESC last week and they told me that my benifets would last until Aug. 1st Not sure if that was a mistake but when I asked the woman she said that she was sure, that, that was what the system said and it had jan 1 as my seperation. Good luck to you all.

Good Luck to all of you who got your checks!!! I am waiting as easily as I can. I got paper work yesterday telling me my insurance had been cancelled. So I callled detroit and they told me not to worry but that I was INACTIVE now and that my check should be coming soon. I called KTP today and got some bitch who gave me the company line about how it will take 5-8 weeks for checks to come in. My check out day was the 1 st so I am not worried yet but it would be nice to get that check so I can start the rest of my life. Please let's keep everyone informed of what plant is getting the checks and when so we all can rest a litttle easier. We all know how well we can count on FORD to call us and tell us to come get our $$. LOL

Hey Brothers and Sisters, Has anyone heard anything about the buyout checks for KTP/LAP? I seperated on Jan 1. I know it is early yet but one can aways dream right. I was told by labor that some plants were getting thier checks in this week. I just wondered if anyone else out there is waiting on KTP too. If you are please post any info you get. Good luck to you all. I will miss you but not the BS. Later

We were told here at KTP that it could take 3-5 weeks but.... unofficailly they were expecting them to be in within 14-21days. I toke the STEP effective Jan 1. I am hoping it only takes 2 weeks and no longer. Good luck to you Brother.

I also signed up for the buyout and was processed out on Jan 1. But I talked to labor and they told me when I was going to go. So I would tell you, for your hubby to go talk to labor and see what he can find out. What shift is he on? I know the nights reps are easier to get info out of, but talk to a Michelle Gieger on days. She is the one that was in charge of all that fun stuff.