texas bound Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Has anyone heard if the packages that were offered to Edison people will be offered to all plants eventually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edscuba Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Has anyone heard if the packages that were offered to Edison people will be offered to all plants eventually? None of these plants will "close" as per contract until 2007. They will be idled. Meaning no Gen or buyout packages. You are looking at layoffs only. The way I understand it. YOU CAN BET GEN PROGRAM WILL DIE IN 2007! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Harley Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 None of these plants will "close" as per contract until 2007. They will be idled. Meaning no Gen or buyout packages. You are looking at layoffs only. The way I understand it. YOU CAN BET GEN PROGRAM WILL DIE IN 2007! What do you mean by no GEN? Once you're out of work, you draw sub for X number of weeks, depending on how many weeks you've already been on layoff during this contract period. Once the SUB has expired, you go into GEN pool for the balance of the contract. So, where do you get there will be no GEN? Also, buyouts are forthcoming. SLAP is likely to see buyout packages offered in February. None of them are really worth much unless you're ready to retire (28+) or you don't have much time in. Not much there for folks in the middle of the road with 10-25 years of seniority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNOT1976 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 What do you mean by no GEN? Once you're out of work, you draw sub for X number of weeks, depending on how many weeks you've already been on layoff during this contract period. Once the SUB has expired, you go into GEN pool for the balance of the contract. So, where do you get there will be no GEN? Also, buyouts are forthcoming. SLAP is likely to see buyout packages offered in February. None of them are really worth much unless you're ready to retire (28+) or you don't have much time in. Not much there for folks in the middle of the road with 10-25 years of seniority. I think he was speaking about the plants that aren't going to lay off or close until the end of the contract. Those workers destiny is in the hands of the UAW/FORD bargaining committee. Pretty scary to wonder if you will only get unemployment when the contract ends... I hope everyone realizes that THEY WILL get rid of or ar least reword GEN with the new contract. I think the days for employees with less than 10 years are numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Harley Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think he was speaking about the plants that aren't going to lay off or close until the end of the contract. Those workers destiny is in the hands of the UAW/FORD bargaining committee. Pretty scary to wonder if you will only get unemployment when the contract ends... I hope everyone realizes that THEY WILL get rid of or ar least reword GEN with the new contract. I think the days for employees with less than 10 years are numbered. I was going by the poster stating the plants would be idled, not closed and then he stated there would be no GEN or buyouts for these plants. I didn't see anything pertaining to plants remaining open during the balance of the contract. Obviously they will continue working and draw SUB should they have any down weeks. I agree with you that GEN will either be modified or eliminated in the next contract. However, I am hopeful that the UAW will provide some type of job protection security whether it be GIS or something else. The buyouts are great if you have 95% of your time in or you don't have much seniority at all. Not much there for those of us still needing another 10 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edscuba Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 You are correct. I mis-spoke about Gen. Sorry. I do wish everyone all the best as I know what thoughts are going on in you heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wixom22 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) ??????? Edited January 24, 2006 by wixom22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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