Jay22

Hmm, it was my understanding that I was just relinquishing all of my seniority and that the legalese basically said that if I ever did re-hire, I would be starting from square one. My package did say specifically that I am eligable to re-hire after two years. I guess it was foolish of me to believe that people with my seniority date would have been separated from the company regardless, as I was told. I guess its off to the local to see whats going on. I was also told that education buyouts would be considered before all others if they received an education in any type of discipline that Ford was looking for.

Hello everyone. I have a question and I was hoping I could find some direction here. I took a buyout package in 2007 when I worked at WAP since 1999. With the outlook at the time, I was pretty scared of taking a chance and staying, unwilling to risk a layoff. Things seem to be turning around a bit these days and rumor has it that we, (buyout employees) take precedence over street hires. (I have no verification on this at all, it's just what I have been told, and even they weren't 100% sure.) Also, apparently I am still a local 900 member. I still get things in the mail regarding union business and whatnot. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this, or knows who to get in contact with for consideration in MAP. Most of the people I knew have since retired and I would like to get back into Ford. I know the current local 900 president but I am unsure if this is the correct way to go, as I don't want to step over anyones head or make anyone mad. I was pretty good with a lot of folks from the union side and the salary side, but getting in touch with anyone is proving to be one hell of a challenge. Any help at all is appreciated. Thanks in advance and I hope you have a great day. -Jay.