10020 Reading RoadEvendale, Ohio 45241

513-563-6181

March 2011

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Volume I – Issue 3

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Preparation for UAW – GE Contract 2011 is well under way! January 8, 2011, the CoordinatedBargaining Committee (CBC) gathered at your Union Hall to discuss the contract and prepare tomobilize. The CBC is the union represented body of all International Unions involved in the collectivebargaining of the GE national contract. Unions such as the United Aerospace Workers (UAW),International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workersof America (UE), International Union of Electrical Workers – Communication Workers of America (IUE-CWA), International Association of Machinist (IAM), United Steel Workers (USW), and the IFPTE(International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees) were some of the unionsrepresented. More than 125 leaders from over 30 local unions were present.

Steve Tormey, Secretary of the UE-GE Conference Board, presented a PowerPoint presentationconcerning medical insurance and pensions. Myths and realities were addressed such as the risingmedical cost reflecting that healthcare remains less than 1 percent of the company’s revenue and iswell below the average. The “Health Choice” plan that the company imposed on the non-exemptsalaried workforce has left these individuals speaking out on the forced program. Speak to any non-exempt employee and they will tell you about the high-deductable, high co-pay health plan thecompany wants to impose on us. This cost shifting strategy leaves a lot to be desired concerningworld-class benefits at a world-class shop.

Also discussed was the threat to the GE pension plan due to the company placing all new hireexempt salaried employees into a 401K, not allowing them to participate in the defined pension planand the impact this would have on anyone in the defined pension program. Numerous other issueswere discussed concerning contract and the strategy on how to address our future.

Your Bargaining Committee has been hard at work forming proposals and continuing to prepare forthe 2011 contract. On March 3, 2011, Rudy Gomez (UAW International Aerospace Representative),Wayne Reynolds (Region 2-B International Representative), and myself traveled to Washington DC toparticipate in the CBC Steering Committee and pass the UAW’s proposals concerning nationallanguage to the CBC leadership. As we continue to form local proposals, speak with your BargainingCommitteeperson and share your concerns.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTINUED

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The F-136 still continues to be a battle. Recently the House and Senate passed a proposal for athree-week CR. This measure will keep the government funded through April 8th concerning budgetissues. At this time the program still has potential to move forward for a competition.

On February 27, 2011, at the General Membership Meeting, a motion was properly made fromthe floor:

“That seniority is the prevailing factor on all decisions on all combining & splitting ofO/T groups or area split no shift seniority.” The motion pertained to Article #6 – 16 Combining /Splitting of Overtime Groups.

Recently, U.A.W. Local 647 was informed that area management in CFM-56 was to separate thearea into two overtime groups, CFM-56 and CF6. This was contractual due to Article #6 – 16 B andwas properly initiated. By seniority, each shift was asked which overtime group they chose. Onceestablished, the new overtime sheets were posted.

This was brought to the U.A.W. Bargaining Committee for a position. The U.A.W. upheld thesplitting of the overtime groups as contractual and supported the event. Due to the motion, theevent was brought before the U.A.W. Bargaining Committee again.

The history of Article #6 Hours of Work and Overtime 16 A & B is as follows:1988 – 1991 U.A.W. – G.E. Contract – no verbiage1991 – 1994 U.A.W. – G.E. Contract – Article #6 - 16 – Combining of OvertimeGroup language introduced. This pertains to combining of overtime groups.1994 – 1997 U.A.W. – G.E. Contract – verbiage remains the same-unchanged.1997 – 2000 U.A.W. – G.E. Contract – verbiage remains the same-unchanged.2000 – 2003 U.A.W. – G.E. Contract - Article #6 – 16B – Combining of OvertimeGroup language “B” is introduced. This pertains to separating the overtimegroups.2003 – 2007 – verbiage remains the same-unchanged.2007 – 2011 – verbiage remains the same-unchanged.

After thorough investigation, the negotiated intent of this language is to administer thissituation by seniority by shift. Therefore, the moves were made properly. To thoroughly followthrough on this situation, a letter will be sent to the member who made the motion to clarify thedecision. Furthermore, the full U.A.W. Local 647 Unit #7 Bargaining Committee will be available atthe following times to discuss the history of this matter with the members who wish to attend,April 7, 2011, 1:30pm and 3:30pm at U.A.W. Local 647.

We are launching our new UAW Local 647 Website! You can access the site atwww.uawlocal647.org. We appreciate all the hard work Denise Hultz and Pam Shipley has put intomaking it successful. Visit the website and give constructive feedback as we grow this new tool.

Respectfully,

Gary Jordan, President

CHAPLAINCY REPORT BY CHAIRPERSON GERRY LOGAN

We pray for our safety during this winter season. May God Bless You!

WHAT IS WINNING?

A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all

physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At thegun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finishand win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over acouple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry.

They slowed down and looked back. They all turned around and went back, every one ofthem. One girl with Down’s Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, “this will make itbetter.” Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in thestadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there arestill telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing: What matters inthis life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win,even if it means slowing down and changing our course.

Author UnknownIf you here of any brothers or sisters sick, in hospital or death in the family, please keep

us informed.

IN MEMORY: UAW Local647 remembers the followingmembers who have passedaway. We extend our deepestsympathy and sincerecondolences to the families andfriends of our departed unionbrothers and sisters.

Thomas Hunley - Retired

Catherine Milton – Retired

Larry Cureton – Retired

Dale Power Sr. – Retired

James R. Alcorn – Retired

Margaret Evans - Retired

Gerry Logan 513-225-4357Sandy Knox 513-608-1553Steven Baker – Erlanger 513-478-0765Jane Wright-Combs 513-641-6960Rick Philpot 513-236-9310Dale Endres 513-225-7319Ed Williams 513-405-8751

CHAPLAINCY COMMITTEE

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Chaplaincy Committee during Christmas at Personal Care Center in Dry Ridge KY

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SAFETY REPORT BY RICK PHILPOT AND DOUG LEHMAN

Brothers and Sisters,The Health Hazard Evaluation Team for our machining fluids will be at Evendale during the month of

March doing personal samplings which consist of wearing a meter for a day or two. We need to help eachother, the only way they can get sampling information is for operators to wear these meters, so if you areasked to wear a meter please do so for the sake of all machine operators, so NIOSH can gather theinformation needed to do the evaluation.

We have recently had two (2) environmental accidental exposures in the Evendale Plant. One (1) being inBuilding 700 Shafts Cell with Sermatel paint (hex-chrom) in our spray booth paint operation.

If you have worked with this process you are entitled to go to medical for a occupational medical examconsisting of urinalysis, blood work, pulmonary function test and chest x-ray.

The second exposure was from cadmium from braze rods (ams 4771) in the welding process on the F101(B-1) engine program, if you brazed on these parts you are entitled to a occupational medical exam consistingof urinalysis (24 hr. sample), blood work, pulmonary function test, chest x-ray, and a digital rectal exam.

If you have worked with or around these processes, contact Evendale Medical Department at (513)243-3913 to set-up an appointment for prior notice because these exams take a couple of hours to complete. Ifyou have any trouble let Rick or Doug know.

Doug Lehman – 1st shift Safety Committeeperson Rick Philpot – 2nd shift Safety Committeeperson513-368-4815 513-236-9310

GE EVENDALEIN PLANT

Emergency #

243-2323This is the number for any emergency. In case of fire, sick employee, injury, etc.

RETIREE MEETING NOTICE

THERE WILL BE A RETIREE MEETING ON:

Monday, April 11th, 2011

10:30 am – Bingo

12:00 noon – lunch

1:00 pm – Business Meeting

IMPORTANT

PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH / DESSERT

THE MEAT WILL BE PROVIDED

ATTENTION ALL RETIREE’S

GE/UAW FAMILY PARTICIPATES IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD

GAMES

The Blakeney family will travel to Athens in June 2011 to watch their

daughter, Danielle, compete in the Special Olympics World Games

The Blakeney family has something to be proud of this year. Danielle Blakeney, daughter of

Mark Blakeney, materials handler, has been selected to compete in the 2011 Special Olympics

World Summer Games in Athens, Greece. She was recently featured on Fox 19 News as well, to

talk about her accomplishments and her participation in the Games.

The Special Olympics, which run from Friday, June 25th to Monday, July 4th this summer, consist

of representatives from 87 countries competing in 17 different sports. Danielle’s events will

include rhythmic gymnastics, ribbons, clubs, ball and rope. She has been competing for nine

years and is the youngest USA team member.

Danielle, who is 20 years old, competed in the National competition in Lincoln, NE in July and

won one silver medal and four gold medals. This will be her first time participating in the World

Games. She has been named the Special Olympics “Athlete of the Year” and nominated for the

Down’s Syndrome Association “Empowerment Award”.

Her mother, Coleen, commented on Danielle’s accomplishments, saying, “When I think about

Danielle going to the Games, I first think about her birth. She was 2 pounds, 4 ounces and we

were told she had Downs Syndrome. All I can say is what she has become is nothing short of

amazing.”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO DANIELLE BLAKENEY SHE IS HEADING TO GREECE FOR THE 2011 SPECIAL OLYMPICS

VETERAN’S COMMITTEE REPORT BY CHAIRPERSON TOM BLAKLEY

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Union Brothers and Sisters,It’s a new year and the members of your Veteran’s Committee are already in the process of putting

together our next event. It is another “fundraiser” dance and “raffle.” It will be held at the Union Hall, onSaturday, March 26th. The hours will be from 6pm to 11pm. We are providing two (2) live bands for yourentertainment and a meal, courtesy of, and prepared by UAW Local 647 Brother Jimmy Williams.

We intend to make “flyers” and “tickets” available by the week starting February 21st. Additionalinformation about the event will be on the flyer at that time. What will be different from our first dance lastJune is that “raffle tickets” can be bought early, without attending, AND, tickets can be purchased “at thedoor” between 6pm to 7:30pm. Tickets purchased at the door WILL NOT include a meal. All price structureswill be on the flyers, couples, singles, etc.

We expect to have even a better show than last summer, and hope to see a very large turn out. And thereis one new twist this year; ANY SERVICE PERSONNEL ON LEAVE CAN ATTEND AND EAT FREE! The invitation isfor immediate family members and uniforms will not be required.

Join us that evening. You will have fun, eat well, and listen to good music. Once again, we will haveeverything available and on the floor soon. Hope to see you there and I thank you.

Gary Derby Jerry CollinsJohn Ebbers John NeumaierJimmy Williams John VioxJane Wright-Combs Mick FoxRick Royalty Ed WilliamsJames Clark Chuck MyersKim Cox Wayne Buckingham

Tom Blakley, ChairpersonVeteran’s Committee

Hourly R/M Wage Rates GE Aviation

Evendale Plant

Effective

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Job Symbol Wage Rate

--------------------------------------------------3 $25.020

4 $25.120

5 $25.205

6 $25.345

7 $25.470

8 $25.605

9 $25.740

10 $25.815

11 $25.985

12 $26.220

13 $26.475

14 $26.800

15 $27.170

16 $27.555

17 $28.135

18 $28.625

19 $29.480

20 $30.355

21 $31.565

22 $32.585

23 $33.515

24 $35.005

25 $36.055

Joining GimmeFIVE is as simple as sending a text:Enter (313) 288-9979 in the “To” field of your text.Enter your name and local union number in the message box.Press send. You will receive a confirmation text welcoming you to the program.

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UNION LABEL REPORT BY CHAIRPERSON MARTIN MCCONNAUGHEY

On February 22nd and March 1st myself andseveral brothers and sisters from UAWLocal 647 boarded a bus for Columbus toshow our Solidarity, and to make it clearthat we support all workers’ rights tocollective bargaining and to VOTE NO ONOHIO SENATE BILL 5.

We all need to continue to support any andall UAW Labor events, rallies, meetings, etc.Your future and the future of your familydepends on UNION LABOR!

DO YOUR PART

PROTECT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

NO on Ohio Senate Bill 5Contact State Senators and tell them to support all workers’ rights to collective

bargaining by voting NO on Ohio Senate Bill 5. If you voted for your State Senator, tell them

so and now you want them to vote for you to help protect collective bargaining.

Contact State Senators NOW.

TOLL FREE

1-888-218-5931Tell your senator to support workers’ rights to collective bargaining for wages, benefits,

pensions, job seniority, and working conditions.

Speak up for the right to bargain

JUST SAY NO TO S.B. 5FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.goodjobsohio.org

UAW LOCAL 647 is amongst thousands who gather to protest union-busting in Ohio

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COMPUTER CLASSES

MSO2010A: Advanced Microsoft OfficeDiscover how to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to create interactive and exciting reports andslideshows that update each other automatically. Create mailing lists and form letters with ease for mailingChristmas letters or flyers for a family reunion. We will also cover editing of digital images to incorporatethem into your documents.Dates: March 28, 30, April 4, 6, 11, 13 (Monday/Wednesday)Tuition Cost: $895Class Times: 7am-11am, 11:30am-2:30pm (3:30pm is waitlisted)CN100: Computer NetworkingDiscover how to connect all of your computers, cameras, printers, entertainment centers, appliances, homesecurity system into one large network. We will also cover troubleshooting network connections and remoteaccessing of the computer network.Dates: April 18, 20, 27, 29, May 2, 4 (Monday/Wednesday with 1 Friday)Tuition Cost: $895Class Times: 7am-11am, 11:30am-2:30pm (3:30pm is waitlisted)

PC100: Desktop Computer SoftwareUnderstand the basic elements of Windows applications and software using a desktop computer. Learn toefficiently navigate the Internet using search engines. In addition, browse the World Wide Web to exploresuch topics as electronic communication, downloading, and online shopping.Dates: March 29, 31, April 5, 7, 12, 14 (Tuesday & Thursday)Tuition Cost: $895Class Times: 7am-11am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 3:30pm-7:30pmPC200: Desktop Computer HardwareExamine the components of a desktop computer, including basic upgrading and troubleshooting. Learn howto install extra features and build your own computer. Also, discover how to secure your computer fromviruses, spyware, and hackers.Dates: April 19, 21, 26, 28, May 3, 5 (Tuesday & Thursday)Tuition Cost: $895Class Times: 7am-11am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 3:30pm-7:30pmSeats are LIMITED – Attend On Site Registration:March 16th, 17th (Wed./Thurs.) 10:00am – 5:00pm @ UAW 647 HallFor more information, call the instructor Nancy Rivers at 513-554-1520 or 1-877-805-5957Any Questions? Email us at registration@ntli.org or visit our website at ntli.org

Attention General Electric Hourly and Non-Exempt Employees Employed for more than 6 Months

Computer Classes at UAW Local 647National Technology Learning will be offering the following classes with

Nancy Rivers:

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SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL 647 UNITED AEROSPACE WORKERS

SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Please be advised that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2011 for the purpose of:

•Nominations and election of Executive Board Election Committee.•Nominations of Executive Board Officers.•Nominations of Joint Council Officers.•Setting Dates for Elections.

NO OTHER BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED

DATE: Sunday, April 3, 2011TIME: 2:00 PMPLACE: UAW Local 647 Union Hall

10020 Reading RoadEvendale, Ohio 45241

NOTE: Members elected to the position of President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Financial Secretary shall also be the Local Union Delegates to UAW State, County, City or Area CAP Council.

Fraternally,

Gary Jordan, PresidentUAW Local 647

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NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION