nvsked Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Agreed,,,,,,I did not hire in as production.So,,while production is delighting in the trades getting their asses kik`d lately, you really dont want trades doing production jobs------EVER.That is the most efficient operation.Feed metal in the machine or spot weld and when the machine breaks you fix it!!!!!DO NOT let the company cross that line of demarcation. You just described that plant in Monroe Co. (can't remember name) joint effort by chrysler, hundai & somebody engine plant or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The International has negotiated and posted 25 Rouge retraining opportunities for any of us skilled working in production that wants to voluntarily retrain to become an Electrician or Stationary Steam Trade. The postings are up now. These retraining options will require us to return to college and perform and record all tasks with the trade we select. Talked to the trades unit yesterday and the 1 to 1 replacement has also started with 2 pipefitter postings/openings from 2 Rouge pipefitters retiring. That is already 27 trades’ jobs out of 100 of us returning to trades. The provisions of the new agreement are in place and finally, finally, finally providing a return to our tools. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordd Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The International has negotiated and posted 25 Rouge retraining opportunities for any of us skilled working in production that wants to voluntarily retrain to become an Electrician or Stationary Steam Trade. The postings are up now. These retraining options will require us to return to college and perform and record all tasks with the trade we select. Talked to the trades unit yesterday and the 1 to 1 replacement has also started with 2 pipefitter postings/openings from 2 Rouge pipefitters retiring. That is already 27 trades’ jobs out of 100 of us returning to trades. The provisions of the new agreement are in place and finally, finally, finally providing a return to our tools. Thats great news for all the trades guys working in production or laid off. Does anyone know what the total is for trades working in production in Michigan? There has to be more than 100. Plus, once ACH plants get sold, wont that put more trades (and possibly production) "in the system"? I know AAI is adding a shift but thats not for awhile and with all the drama at MAP about will they/wont they, there is still a potential to have many trades not "back on their tools" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIPEWRENCH Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 How are they filling those 25 spots? D O E or ford seniority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) How are they filling those 25 spots? D O E or ford seniority DOE, skilled eligibility should always go by skilled DOE. I have not seen these postings (please verify if anyone seen these posted) yet but heard 3 machine repair postings at woodhaven and 3 machining specialists for r&e center which are at the zone voluntary part of the hierarchy. That puts the total over 30 new skilled postings in a week :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Keep em comin' Edited January 31, 2012 by tooltime 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymaker Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The International has negotiated and posted 25 Rouge retraining opportunities for any of us skilled working in production that wants to voluntarily retrain to become an Electrician or Stationary Steam Trade. The postings are up now. These retraining options will require us to return to college and perform and record all tasks with the trade we select. Talked to the trades unit yesterday and the 1 to 1 replacement has also started with 2 pipefitter postings/openings from 2 Rouge pipefitters retiring. That is already 27 trades’ jobs out of 100 of us returning to trades. The provisions of the new agreement are in place and finally, finally, finally providing a return to our tools. no postings... only phone calls. not sure why they did not put up paper. lots of trades not called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 no postings... only phone calls. not sure why they did not put up paper. lots of trades not called. All of us have to report to labor and "officially" accept or decline the electrical and sse opportunities with signatures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymaker Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 All of us have to report to labor and "officially" accept or decline the electrical and sse opportunities with signatures. correct, if u were notified. if you got no call...... then what???? post paper!!! people will see. simple!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvsked Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The International has negotiated and posted 25 Rouge retraining opportunities for any of us skilled working in production that wants to voluntarily retrain to become an Electrician or Stationary Steam Trade. The postings are up now. These retraining options will require us to return to college and perform and record all tasks with the trade we select. Talked to the trades unit yesterday and the 1 to 1 replacement has also started with 2 pipefitter postings/openings from 2 Rouge pipefitters retiring. That is already 27 trades’ jobs out of 100 of us returning to trades. The provisions of the new agreement are in place and finally, finally, finally providing a return to our tools. Are the retraining opportunities going up for all trades, except someone except someone holding the trade being offered??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Are the retraining opportunities going up for all trades, except someone except someone holding the trade being offered??? I believe the posting stated the retraining opportunities were for trades in production and ilo only and only apprenticeable trades and trades hired that served an apprenticeship 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Glad to see you guys are being retrained. Now hurry up and graduate so I can bump to days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) openings for electricians!Well now,,,,first rule,,,do NOT sit in Fatso`s chair,,,find another.Fatso likes coffee cake too!Fatso likes cinnamon rolls too!Seriously if Ford is willing to send an employee through the apprenticeship program twice!!!!!!!What a sweet deal.Two journeyman`s cards plus associated State licenses!!!!!!Take the steam operator job.You will be able to get a job in all 50 states. Edited February 2, 2012 by Fatso 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymaker Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I believe the posting stated the retraining opportunities were for trades in production and ilo only and only apprenticeable trades and trades hired that served an apprenticeship or real trades, with REAL cards from the OUTSIDE.... if you know what i mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 or real trades, with REAL cards from the OUTSIDE.... if you know what i mean! Real cards on the outside? You mean the outside where you couldn't cut it so you had to lower your skills to come to Ford? BTW where did you get your Jerrymaker card? Jerrymaker University? Leave room for the rest of us if you are too good to earn a UAW Electrician card or a UAW Stationary Steam Engineer oh great one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 or real trades, with REAL cards from the OUTSIDE.... if you know what i mean! The Ford apprentices will also get State Licenses as well as UAW cards so who are you to judge?.Its really tough to beat that deal.I have a Masters License as well as an electrical Contractor`s license.I got my licenses outside of Ford.You have to remember what Ford wants and needs from its trades:THE LINE TO RUN.So,you learn the area you are assigned to presently.I never had the advantage of an apprenticeship program but wish I did.Unless you are doing residential work consistently even that is different.We work with Specialized Machinery at Ford.Two apprentice programs----that is like an engineering degree.What an advantage! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilled1 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The Ford apprentices will also get State Licenses as well as UAW cards so who are you to judge?.Its really tough to beat that deal.I have a Masters License as well as an electrical Contractor`s license.I got my licenses outside of Ford.You have to remember what Ford wants and needs from its trades:THE LINE TO RUN.So,you learn the area you are assigned to presently.I never had the advantage of an apprenticeship program but wish I did.Unless you are doing residential work consistently even that is different.We work with Specialized Machinery at Ford.Two apprentice programs----that is like an engineering degree.What an advantage! Yes, the UAW has negotiated a miracle in re skilling these 25 reduced trades currently working in production. I look forward to working with most of you that selected Electrician during your training rotation in Body. BTW Fatso's comment on sitting in his chair and eating cake is just for giggles. We are constantly on the run and the days go by quick (plenty of ot also). Glad the UAW is looking out for you guys and we look forward to training you. This job is no cakewalk so come ready to learn and work. Oh and jerrymaker please dont select Electrician. We dont need anymore Prima Donna's. You would be better off selecting Steam where you work alone and can sulk in your excellence. Really we dont need Electricians with an attitude like yours. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armstrong Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have not seen these postings (please verify if anyone seen these posted) yet but heard 3 machine repair postings at woodhaven and 3 machining specialists for r&e center which are at the zone voluntary part of the hierarchy. That puts the total over 30 new skilled postings in a week :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Keep em comin' Good news for trades. Any more postings? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Good news for trades. Any more postings? Im hearing there may be more Machining Specialists postings, should push us up to 40 new openings within the past week. $100,000 dollar buyouts start leaving in 4 weeks and the postings should start once the March 9th window closes. Edited February 5, 2012 by tooltime 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvsked Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yes, the UAW has negotiated a miracle in re skilling these 25 reduced trades currently working in production. I look forward to working with most of you that selected Electrician during your training rotation in Body. BTW Fatso's comment on sitting in his chair and eating cake is just for giggles. We are constantly on the run and the days go by quick (plenty of ot also). Glad the UAW is looking out for you guys and we look forward to training you. This job is no cakewalk so come ready to learn and work. Oh and jerrymaker please dont select Electrician. We dont need anymore Prima Donna's. You would be better off selecting Steam where you work alone and can sulk in your excellence. Really we dont need Electricians with an attitude like yours. Excellent post.... keep up the good work 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Good news for trades. Any more postings? Just waiting for the 25 reskilling results. Rumblings of more Machining Specialists needed at R&E. Originally posted for 3 but it sounds like they need a few more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I heard that the RE center is asking for an additional need for machining specialists. More jobs!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilled1 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 7 total ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 7 total ?? Someone posted in an earlier thread that it is actually up tp 9 now. Thank you Research Engine UAW for fighting for our jobs. Solidarity Forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damagedone37 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Quick question to skilled trades: First off glad to hear alot of you guys should be returning to your tools, but did the union say anything about hiring LTSs or Full timers to replace you guys with a mass exodus of tradesmen working on line and us being shorthanded as it is we hope they will fill you guys 1for1production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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