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I found out that our new prescription coverage,has dropped covering more drugs for allergies. They won't cover my Fexofenadine 180 tab(generic for Allegra 180 tab).Talked to UAW local benefits rep. and he told me we should,pretty much, be thankful for what we have.Thanks alot that really makes me feel better!

I can get logged in on everything except "Discount Market Place".Does anybody have a contact # to report this.I tried to call 1-888-317-4957 and it sounds like that number is for active Ford employees and Ford computers only?Thanks in advance.

American made Toyota - American jobs+ ,but the majority of profit goes back to Japan Mexican made Ford - should have been built in the US , but the majority of profit goes back to Dearborn,US. What about that thought?

quote name='moon0917' date='Nov 15 2009, 10:43 PM' post='571062'] Thanks for the info.. Unfortunately, my husband retired due to medical reasons with 27 yrs of service which would exclude me anyway. Moon0917,good news, looks like surviving spouses will receive a "retiree lump-sum bonus.Please read this to find out if you qualify: RETIREE LUMP-SUM BONUS: UAW retirees and surviving spouses whose benefit started before Oct. 1, 2007 will receive a lump-sum payment to be paid the week of December 22, 2009. The payment will be $23.33 times the years of credited service, with a minimum of $233.33 and a maximum of $700. Surviving spouses will receive 65% of the retiree’s amount. This payment will also be made in December of 2010. Examples are as follows: With 10 years of credited service a retiree will receive $233.33 and a surviving spouse will receive $151.67. With 20 years of service a retiree will receive $466.67 and a surviving spouse will receive $303.33. With thirty years of service a retiree will receive $700.00 and a surviving spouse will receive $455.00.

I know I can use it . I'm sure all of us retirees can.

In a recent newsletter, the president of local UAW 862 stated that all retirees, with at least 30 yrs service, will recieve a $700.00 lump sum bonus payable on December 22, 2009.

They are most likely scheduling overtime as insurance, for an array of production problems. after the line speed reduction? :shrug:

I'm happy to say, I was 1 of about 125, that are leaving LAP effective 01/01/2007. I have 30+ years service and have taken the $35k buyout option.At 48 years old "I'm not retiring, I 'm just making a career change".Good luck and Happy Holidays to all. :happy feet:

I would put on Goodyear Gatorback belt.It is a very quiet belt and of better overall quality than the stock belt.I had a similar problem with my 1998 F150 several years ago.Somedody on a Ford enthusiast website suggested I try a Goodyear Gatorback drive belt.I did and what a difference.I have Goodyear belts on all my vehicles.Good luck!

Interesting,but looks like Honda Ridgeline, to me,with a FORD badge on the front.No offense, just my 2 cents. Keep up the good work!

The webmaster announced on the unofficial LAP website a couple weeks ago,that he shutting down the site.

You could go to your favorite local Ford dealer and order yourself one.Then you would be the "first" in area to have one! I think they look awesome,especially the Limited.You could probaly have it in six to eight weeks?Maybe TBN LEISHA could shed some light on that?

Looks great!I hope your happy and really enjoy your Sport Trac.

Job #2521.Will most likely be ran Wednesday 9/27/06.Enjoy!

Didn't the Wizard say the Louisville Assembly plant would close in 2009 ?He still may be correct.With no new vehicle and or a large investment to the upgrade plant,I see LAP closing.I wish the heck we knew for sure! It would help alot of people make a decision on whether to take a buy out.Looks like Ford is going to leave a lot of people hanging.What a let down,I thought they were going to tell us something! :shrug: