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2 OCTOBER

President’s Report

Rocky ComitoPresident

Phone (502) 241-9491

UAW International President, Ron Gettelfinger and his wife Judy were welcomed home on October 1st. Region 3 sponsored their Annual Retiree Area 12 & 14 Picnic, which was held at Local 862’s Ron Gettelfinger Union Hall on Fern Valley Road. UAW International President, Ron Gettelfinger was the guest speaker! What a treat for the UAW retirees to see and hear President Gettelfinger. Many of the members that President Gettelfinger worked with on the line were there. They had the opportunity to reminisce with the “chassis line repairman from the Louisville Assembly Plant”. We thank President Gettelfinger for this visit and his speech, which was an inspiration focusing on the importance of our November 4th elections. Our UAW endorsed candidates are listed in this edition of the On Line. Please take the list to the polls with you on November 4th. There is no comparison for the candidates in these elections, it is an easy choice; more

of the same (jobs sent over seas, big bonuses for CEO’s, record gas prices, record deficits, more foreclosures, more Americans in poverty, continuation of the largest National Debt in U.S. history, Americans without affordable health care, and the list goes on!) or real change with tax cuts for working people (not just the wealthiest Americans), an affordable health care plan for all Americans, bringing jobs back to America, reducing the deficit, passing the Employee Free Choice Act, and other issues facing the American worker and their families today. Be sure to VOTE on November 4th. I thank everyone who has helped in all of the events and activities for the upcoming election. The phone banks, rally’s, neighborhood walks, building candidates campaign signs, and putting up the signs are greatly appreciated by the UAW endorsed candidates. It takes a lot of work and many volunteers for each campaign! I think everyone enjoyed this year’s Local 862 picnic, at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, better than any in the past. It was a great day for all of our members and their families. By the time that you get this issue it will be Halloween, so have a fun and safe day. I thank the many volunteers that helped at the Louisville Zoo on Friday, October 10th passing out candy and soft drinks to the children at the “World’s Largest Halloween Party”! There are a lot of individuals setting up their own web sites. The only UAW Local 862 web site which is authorized by our International Union is www.uaw862.org. We have to be careful and accurate with the information that goes in our official web

site. This web site has been under construction and we are still going through growing pains. We appreciate your patience while we get our official web site up and running. I thank our On Line staff for taking on this assignment! Again, go vote on November 4th. Work safely, “lock-out”, and buy UAW/Ford products. Attend your union and CAP meetings. I can be reached at

the Chamberlain Lane Union Hall at 241-9491 or pager 621-7773.

www.UAW862.org

The only UAW Local 862 web site which is authorized by our International Union is www.uaw862.org

Be sure to VOTE on November 4th.

On Line

3OCTOBER

Scott EskridgeKTP Building Chairperson

phone (502) 429-2688

KTP Chairman’s Report

Steve StoneLAP Building Chairperson

phone (502) 364-3654

LAP Chairman’s Report

I want to think everyone that voted to ratify our Local Agreement. It was passed by a margin of seventy five percent of the members. We have already started to work with the company to insure that the facility items are completed in a timely fashion. We are also working to implement the new language as quickly as possible. All current team leaders will complete their current one year term. The new two year term will be effective on the first election following the ratification. As soon as we receive copies from the printer we will distribute them to the membership. Our members have been working extremely hard to support our endorsed candidates. The election is coming in fast. Please make sure that you educate yourself on issues that directly affect you and get out and vote. The Expedition/Navigator retooling is still ongoing. Everything is on schedule and going well. We should be down December 15, 2008 through February 2, 2009 to complete this retooling. This is a significant sacrifice for our members during this time of year. Just remember that it is an investment in the future of our plant and will help strengthen our future. We are still in discussion regarding the possibility of Michigan Truck employees moving to KTP. At this time no decision has been made. Remember to make sure that all your information is up to date in both Labor Relations and Union Hall. This is the only way of insuring that you can be contacted. All of the TLO weeks have left many members feeling “out of the loop” in regards to information from the plant. The Local union has updated its web page www.uaw862.org to include all of my plant wide emails. It also has many important links so please take time to look it up. By the time this is published we should have a new plant manager. Joe Bobnar took over for Todd Bryant effective November 1, 2008. We are currently in talks to organize the Premier Company that has taken over the cleaning duties as described in the Master Agreement. LAP has already organized this group. As this year comes to a close on behalf of the committee and me I want to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday.

There is a new website for LAP employees and retirees. It’s uawlap.org. I had the site built to keep the membership informed of the latest developments concerning our plant and membership at the Louisville Assembly Plant. Please, be sure to register with your real name so that you can be added to our e-mail list and receive my reports as soon as they become available and before the news hits the media.

Congratulations to all the 75 individuals taking a buyout! The plant is losing some great talent. Forty of the retirees attended a plant recognition and breakfast on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Among the attendees were Lewis Sexton, Orville Griffin and Paul Trayner. Good Luck to all.

The breakfast was also attended by the new Plant Manager, Mark Boldin, who is coming to LAP from the St. Thomas, Canada Plant. Joe Bobnar is moving to the Kentucky Truck Plant as their Plant Manager.

Our production schedule is still full of down weeks. After working alternating schedules in November, the plant will probably be down the whole month of December and the first week of January as of this article. Hopefully, the lower gas prices can keep our production high enough to carry us until the new product is launched.

Currently, we have three (3) grievances in the 4th stage (umpire), 26 in the 3rd and 32 in the 2nd stages. All 2nd stage grievances in the procedure were written in 2008.

Rick Thomas will be temporarily on a 48 week assignment covering all the Material Handling Department, the Paint Box Build Area, and all the UAW represented members in the front offices. The remaining district committeepersons will continue to cover their current areas in the plant minus the aforementioned areas.

There is a new website for LAP employees and retirees. It’s uawlap.org

I want to think everyone that voted to ratify our Local Agreement.

On Line

4 OCTOBER

Benefits News

Adam AbellKTP (502) 241-9491FAX (502) 243-0639

John KlefotKTP (502) 241-9491FAX (502) 243-0639

Jim FisherLAP (502) 969-3286FAX (502) 969-3798

UAW/FORD Legal Services / Avoiding Dual Taxation

Employer provided legal services are considered taxable income. This amount is reflected in your gross income each year as imputed income, which is the value of the benefit even though you do not actually receive the money. In certain cases, for example a husband and wife are both Ford employees, or an employee and/or retiree is also a surviving spouse, you may be charged two imputed income amounts. To avoid this dual taxation, one person may declare coverages for both parties. In order to do this and avoid dual taxation you may call 1-800-521-7818, ext.517.

Let them know you are calling regarding “Dual Taxation.” Have ready: both employees’ full names, social security numbers, location of employment, and local union numbers. If you have done this previously you do not need to repeat it.

Defining Humana PreferredHumana Preferred includes physicians with more efficient treatment patterns and improved outcomes compared to physicians in the same area with the same specialty.

Physicians are selected by examining claims across an entire episode of treatment. Providers are evaluated on their adherence to evidenced-based medicine guidelines to deliver effective and efficient health care. The goal is to improve the quality and cost outcomes of health care services.

If your provider is not in the Humana Preferred POS Open Access Network and has stated that they want additional information about what criteria was used or want to appeal their status in the network, please encourage the doctor to contact the Humana Provider Relations Department at 1-800-626-2741.

Attention Members with Humana Insurance

Flu shots given at the Owen C. Hammon’s Union Hall (KTP)

November 13th, 2008 11:00am to 5:30pm in the conference room by the benefits office.

Must bring Humana insurance card.

On Line

5OCTOBER

Retiree Newsby Mary Briscoe

Next Retiree Meetings: The date is Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. We will be holding our Annual Retiree “Christmas Bazaar” and refreshments will be served.

Our Annual “Christmas Party” will be catered and is on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. We will begin eating around 11:30 a.m. and the meeting will start around noon. We need to know how many will be attending in order to inform the caterer. It would be much appreciated, if all would please fill out the form below to RSVP for the Christmas Party and turn it in at one of the union halls or mail it in. Thank you.

Upcoming CAP Meetings: The Indiana CAP Meeting is Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Hampton Inn in New Albany. The 3rd and 4th Areas of Kentucky CAP Meeting will be on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the LAP Hall on Fern Valley Road.

R.S.V.P. FOR ANNUAL “RETIREES” CHRISTMAS PARTY

I, the undersigned, plan on attending the UAW LOCAL 862 Retirees Annual Christmas Party at the Ron Gettelfinger Hall on Dec 10, 2008 on Fern Valley Road.

RETIREE _____________________________PARTNER (Yes or No) ____________ (Please Print)

RETURN NO LATER THAN: Monday, December 1, 2008

Retirement Is Great !!! When did I ever have time to go to work? These are the words I ask myself every day now that I am retired. It seems I am always on the go or doing a project, here or there, at home or at one of my boys houses. Each one of my three sons has bought houses in the last year or two, and each one has a project or two that needs some attention. We, (Kathy and I), also have our 1st grand baby, (Allison Nicole, prettiest baby ever), that keeps us busy for attentive needs, and lets us know if they are not met. We have also gone to Florida twice this year and we just got back from Myrtle Beach this past month. This Spring I went with my brother and brother-in-law to Canada for some fast action fishing. As you can see, (picture insert), the action was more than just a LITTLE fun. The trout, bass, walleye, and northern pike not only met our challenge, but also filled our bellies each day. Opps, got to go, someone just called me to play golf. See you all at the meetings.

Buy American A Friend and Brother Always Tim Jarvi

Retiree Executive BoardMary Briscoe, ChairL.L., Eades, Vice-ChairJacqueline Ellis, SecretaryBill Lanham, TreasurerWilbur Montgomery, Sgt.-at-ArmsRay Montgomery, ChaplainHenry Dowell-Representatvie to Local 862’s Executive Board

Retiree Chapter News

On Line

6 OCTOBER

October’sRetiree

Fellowship / Covered DishMeeting

Photos by Ron Hargrove

On Line

7OCTOBER

The Following are The Endorsed Candidates of the “UAW 3rd & 4th Area CAP”

Kentucky – General ElectionNovember 4th, 2008

PresidentBarack Obama(D)

United States SenatorBruce Lunsford (D)

United States House of Representatives – 2nd Congressional DistrictDavid Boswell (D)

United States House of Representatives – 3rd Congressional DistrictJohn Yarmuth (D)

United States House of Representatives – 4th Congressional DistrictDr. Michael Kelley (D)

State Senator – 17th DistrictRobert Powell (D)

State Senator – 23rd District State Senator – 27th District Kathy Groob (D) Walter “Doc” Blevins (D)

State Senator – 35th District State Senator – 37th District

Denise Harper Angel (D) Perry Clark (D)

State Representative – 29th Legislative DistrictJames A. Sexton (D)

State Representative – 37th Legislative DistrictRon Weston (D)

State Representative – 48th Legislative DistrictDavid M. Watson (D)

State Representative – 61st Legislative DistrictRoyce Adams (D)

State Representative – 67th Legislative DistrictDennis Keene (D)

State Representative – 69th Legislative DistrictMerrick Krey (D)

Greater Louisville Metro Council Members District 10 – Jim King (D) District 12 – Rick Blackwell (D) District 14 – Robert “Bob” Henderson(D) District 24 – Madonna Flood (D) District 26 – Brent T. Ackerson (D)

Justice of the Supreme Court – 4th DistrictLisabeth Hughes Abramson

Circuit Court Judge – 4th DivisionCharlie Cunningham

District Court Judges – 30th Judicial District 2nd Division 8th Division 16th Division Ann Bailey Smith David Bowles David Larry Holton II

Jefferson County School Board Jeffersontown City Council Larry Hujo Steve Imhoff David Quinlan

On Line

8 OCTOBER

The Following are the Endorsed Candidates of the

“UAW Southern Indiana CAP”Indiana State Elections

PresidentBarack Obama (D)

United States House of Representatives – 9th DistrictBaron Hill (D)

State GovernorJill Long Thompson (D)

State Lieutenant Governor State Attorney General Dennis Oxley, Jr. (D) Linda Pence(D)

State Representatives 66th District - Terry Goodin (D) 70th District - Paul J. Robertson (D)

72nd District - William C. Cochran (D 73rd District - Dennis Oxley, Sr. (D)

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS

Judge of the Superior Court No. 2 Judge of the Superior Court No. 3 Glenn G. Hancock (D) Maria Granger (D)

Co. Commissioner District 2 Co. Commissioner District 3 Charles “Chuck” Freiberger (D) Dennis O. Roudenbush (D)

County Recorder County Treasurer Darlene McCoy (D) Betty Buechler (D)

County Coroner Surveyor Les Knable (D) Thomas Boofter (D)

Council at Large Jeff Fessell (D) Carol Shope (D)

CLARK COUNTY ELECTIONS

Judge of the Superior Court No. 3 County Coroner Daniel Moore (D) Edwin Coots (D)

Co. Commissioner District 1 Co. Commissioner District 2 Ed Meyer (D) Les Young (D)

Council at Large Chuck Moore (D) Perry Smith (D) Kevin Vissing (D)

SCOTT COUNTY ELECTIONS

County TreasurerIva Gasaway (D)

On Line

9OCTOBER

KTP10/1/2008

Ricky ApplegateJeffery BriscoeWillard BrownJames Bruce III

Kevin BurkRobert CaveRick CoomerCharles Hays

Kenneth HofelichRichard Jackson

Larry LoweRobert Meadows

Jose MirandaWalter MoffittMichael SmithCecil Snowden

Dennis ThompsonDonnie VanwinkleWilliam White III

Michael Willis

Retirements

LAP 10/1/2008

Johnnie DavisGary Wells

11/1/2008Donald Allen

Gary ColeOrville GriffinRobert Howard

Hilbert JustRansom MonroeJoseph Roberts

William SchweickhardtMichael SniderWanda Thurman

Paul TraynerJohn Westenhofer

Joyce Woosley

BABY Lacey Rae AlveyBorn: May 31, 2008

9lbs 6ozsParents: Michael Alvey & Rhonda Miller

Grandmother: Wilma Alvey (LAP)

On Line

10 OCTOBER

UAW Local 862 Bass Tournament“ Barren River Lake”

State Boat Ramp

1st Place Team

Mike Lester and Mike Chesher

2nd Place Team

Stacey McPherson and Troy Barley

3rd Place Team

Ronnie Bowman and Bob Singleton

1st Big Fish Robbie McMillen and Stan Duvall

2nd Big FishJohn Oliver and Chuck Miller

No Photos posted 4th Place TeamRobbie McMillen and Stan Duvall 5th Place TeamGlen Eldridge and Daniel Dinkins

Special Thanks to all the SponsorsAnd to everyone involved in making this a successful event.

Photos by: Gary Gravens

On Line

11OCTOBER

Happy BirthdayIsabella

UAWLOCAL

862PICNIC

Photos by: Charmaine Miller

UAWLOCAL

862PICNIC

On Line

12 OCTOBER

Region 3 Annual Retiree PicnicOctober 1, 2008Guest speakers included:

UAW International President Ron Gettelfinger

Region 3 Director Maurice Davison

Region 3 Retiree Representative Shelia Radloff

On Line

13OCTOBER

Region 3 Annual Retiree PicnicOctober 1, 2008Guest speakers included:

UAW International President Ron Gettelfinger

Region 3 Director Maurice Davison

Region 3 Retiree Representative Shelia Radloff

On Line

14 OCTOBER

Kingpin Lanes9525 Taylorsville road, Jefferson town, Ky.

Team EventDecember 29th, 2008 09:30 am

Singles 7 DoublesDecember 30th, 2008 09:30 am

Retiree’s and Active members get your teams together.There will be breakfast specials and drink specials.

Dennis Newton, Recreation Committee

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2 We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said ‘Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. I Have something important to tell you.’ Then she repeated a phone number beginning with 809. ‘We didn’t respond’.

Then this week, we received the following e-mail:

Subject: DON’T DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284 AND 876

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON’T DIAL AREA CODE 809

This one is being distributed all over the US . This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call. Be sure you read this and pass it on.

They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a family member who has been ill or to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, or to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc. In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls.

ABOUT AREA CODES

Here is a OnLine Heads UP !!

If you call from the US , you will apparently

be charged $2425 per-minute. Or, you’ll get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges. Unfortunately, when you get your

phone bill, you’ll often be charged more than $24,100.00

WHY IT WORKS: The 809 area code is located in an island in the Caribbean.

The charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That’s because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance

carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You’ll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.

Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them

become aware of this scam!

Sandi Van Handel AT&T Field Service Manager (920) 687-904

Additional information on these area codes can be found from ATT at:

http :// http:/ /www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode..html

Recreation Committee Announcement !

There will be a Meeting of Basketball COACHES (only)

November 23, 2008 at 04:00 p.m at the KTP Hall.

(2702 Chamberlain Lane, Louisville, Ky. 40245)

By: Dennis Newton, Recreation Committee

UAW Local 862 Christmas Bowling Tournament

On Line

15OCTOBER

To All U.A.W. Ford Employees, Retirees, and Surviving

Spouses,

The Presidential election this November is without a

doubt the most important election in our lifetime. Our jobs,

health care benefits, retirement checks, and in fact our way of

life is in danger.

Under the Republican leadership we have lost hundreds

of thousands of manufacturing jobs, our country is bankrupt,

we are mired in a never ending war. Unemployment is high,

prices are out of control, and the rich keep getting richer

while the working men and women are paying the price. If

the Republicans win this election your job along with your

health care, retirement pension, and benefits will be in jeop-

ardy.

I am asking all UAW members to do what is right for you,

and your family, and all the working people in America and

vote for and support the candidates that our UAW leadership

has endorsed.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.

Ed Hardesty

U.A.W. Ford Retiree

What’s Right?

Photo by: Ron Hargrove

Member of the Month

Jerry Breedlove

Member of the Month

On Line

16 OCTOBER

Shrinking Disposable Income by Al Kessinger

It’s the money that you have left over after you pay for your basic essentials that fuels the American economy. You know, that little bit of cash that you must have to go on vacations, dine out, buy the latest electronics, shop for clothes, buy a new car, renovate your homes, go to the movies or, better yet, fund your retirement accounts and your children’s college funds.

It was so nice to spend a recent weekend strolling through three hundred thousand or so people at the Saint James Court Art Show. The weather was perfect, the scenery was beautiful and the art was spectacular and expensive. This great Louisville tradition which dates to 1956 and regularly draws over 750 art dealers depends on shoppers armed with their disposable income. National retailers are depending on you to spend your disposable cash this coming Christmas season. It’s the same money we spend on sports attractions, dance lessons and attending Broadway shows. It’s the same money we spend at the beauty shops, barber shops and the bowling alleys. It’s the same money that we spend on golf, fishing, hunting, boating and skiing. It’s the same money we put in the church collection plate and donate to our charities.

Right now middle class Americans, like us, are coping with a shrinking wallet and bank account. What extras of life do you enjoy that you might have to give up or cut back on that are totally dependent on your disposable income? At the same time gasoline prices exploded past $3 to $4 per gallon and a gallon of milk went to $3.50 and above, American autoworkers had their rug pulled out from underneath them. We now find ourselves in the position of sporadic work and temporary layoffs and depending on unemployment checks and sub-pay.

The past two years or so has left those of us in the automotive industry reeling from bad news to good news and back to bad news and now relying on an uncertain future. We hope our employers have the foresight and vision to design, build and deliver automotive products that people will actually want to buy and be able to afford to drive. This has not been the practice of the automakers in the past. We hope Washington finds someone with enough economic sense to steer middle class workers out of this current malaise and into black ink once again. We hope that our jobs and our plants are safe for the foreseeable future and that we can once again plan our economic future.

Families having seen the prices for baby formula rise to $10 for a 32 oz. mix , diapers go to $12 for a 48 pack of Huggies , and cereal, beef products and school supplies all go much higher mostly due to the rise in transportation costs just do not have as much left over anymore. When that happens, businesses like movie theaters, hotels, restaurants, museums and amusement parks cut services and availability. Our economy will then spiral downward.

This country is like a chain link fence with cash being

the poles that hold the fence up. We are all tied to each other economically. What happens to you economically directly affects your neighbor who cuts hair for a living, drives a bus or works at the casino. American workers make this country operate and without middle class relief from somewhere this chain link fence is going to rust out and fall down.

Middle class Americans do have options at their disposal. They can become more savvy shoppers. They can become better bookkeepers of their money. They can work more and earn more. And most importantly they can VOTE! photos: Al Kessinger

On Line

17OCTOBER

Region 3 Chaplaincy Workshop“The Joy of Forgiveness”

by Phyllis Stewart

On Saturday, September 27, 2008 from noon-3:00 p.m. at the UAW Local 862 Chamberlain Union Hall the Second Annual Region 3 Chaplaincy Workshop was held. Several different locals attended. The food & materials were pro-vided by Local 862 LAP/KTP Joint Chaplaincy Committee. Each speaker spoke on several different topics and they received great reviews from the attendees. “The Chaplain’s mission is to support, give direction, protect the broken spirit & assist the membership in their time of need.” We opened in prayer. A short review of the agenda was given by Kim Jackson (Local 862). Our special guest speaker was Thelma Corbit (Local 292); she spoke on flexibility in Chaplaincy. Will Price (Local 685) spoke on Community Relations-Character & Integrity. Timothy Moss (Local 862) spoke on “Where Do We Go From Here?” which was about taking back what we’ve learned. Rodney Janes (862) spoke on Public Speaking/The Art of Delegat-ing, which was about being a good listener & organizing your time. James Wolfe (862) spoke on Funeral Arrange-ments/Bereavements and the Grief Process. Gustavo Piaggio (862) spoke on The Chaplain-Family Life, Work-place, & Community. Ray Montgomery (Local 862 Retiree Chaplain) spoke on Standing in the Midst of Adversity. Phyllis Stewart (862) spoke on Hidden Addictions-Problem Gambling. Closing remarks were given by Todd Dunn, Vice-President of Local 862. He shared that the Execu-tive Board of Local 862 stands behind us. What a blessing! Then we closed in prayer.

Why do we have & attend conferences & workshops? EDUCATE-EDUCATE-EDUCATE. The UAW Constitution of the International Union, Article 41, Section 2 states, “It shall be the duty of each member to render aid & assistance to brother or sister members in case of illness, death or distress & in every way equip her/himself as a loyal devoted member of the International Union.” Am I my brother’s keeper? As a Chaplaincy Committee we will equip, train & serve in all areas of life for the purpose of empowerment for a better life existence. We are to be like beacons on the hill & chaplains wearing many different hats. Our Mission Statement articulates the group’s purpose, both for those in the organization & for the public. We are not counselors we are consolers. Why do we have a Conference Center? To educate our members about unions. Walter Reuther, the founder of the Black Lake Conference Center, said the Bread Box & the Ballot Box go together. The history of unions were started & supported by churches! Did you know that God ordains government? Did you know that 40% of the nation does not vote & a percentage of them are registered and 20% out of the locals do not vote. There is one President, 100 Senators (two for each state), & 435 House of Representatives. There are 454 delegates who dictate your life and they do not pay into our social security system. They deposit fundsinto there own guaranteed pension plans & there spouses receive 50% survivorship benefits. If our government received the same benefits, how do you think they would react? Now what are we going to do about it? On November 4, 2008 please vote & support our union. Ron Gettelfinger, UAW International President, said to believe in who you are & stand up for what you believe. Thank you and God bless.

5th Annual Chaplaincy Fellowship DinnerChaplaincy in a Changing Workplace

“Love Changes All”November 08,2008 Saturday

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Dinner to be held at:

UAW Local 862 Union Hall 3000 Fern Valley Rd.

Lou., Ky 40213

Tickets: $5.00 each For tickets please contact Rick Thomas (LAP) #541-7654, Katrina Green (KTP)

#(404)791-6028, Rodney Janes (KTP Chair) #417-9882, Phyllis Stewart (LAP Chair) #345-5075.

Photos by Kim Ashby

On Line

18 OCTOBER

Congratulations to Amanda Gravens and her team, Chuck’s Chicks women’s softball, won the 2008 Women’s “D” Great Lakes Super Nationals on Au-gust 17th in Milford, Ohio. The ladies didn’t lose a game (7-0). Chuck’s Chicks have played together for 13 years with 9 of its original players. They also won the same tournament when they were 12 & under USSA Youth Softball. Congrats to Chuck & all of his Chicks from her father, Gary Gravens, (retiree LAP).

Kayla Stima, age 12, won 2nd place in the Miss Pre-teen Fairdale com-petition. Your family is very proud! Kisa Harris (LAP) is her mother and Wilma Amber (LAP retiree) is her grandmother.

S T A R S

chickenhawksLarry and Tony Gravens are members of the Chicken Hawks men’s “D” softball team. They recently earned a bid to the world tournament in Kanakey, Illinois. Congratulations from your father, Gary Gravens, (LAP retiree).

Cylister Williams, retiree, received an award from the NAACP for his work in record-breaking voter registration drives for Jefferson County.

On Line

19OCTOBER

Billy EstesRetired 2/1/2000Died 8/22/2008

KTP

James Herd Jr.Retired 11/1/1988Died 10/4/2008

KTP

Elmer HigdonRetired 4/1/1988Died 8/30/2008

KTP

John OchsRetired 7/1/1999Died 9/2/2008

KTP

Richard ReedRetired 5/1/1991Died 8/9/2008

KTP

Marvin RudolphRetired 2/1/1991Died 9/25/2008

KTP

In Loving Memory

Kurn BardActive

9/4/2008KTP

John D. JohnsonRetired 5/1/2007Died 8/15/2008

KTP

Donald HaganRetired 6/1/1997Died 10/7/2008

LAP

Thomas ShawRetired 1/1/2003Died 10/1/2008

LAP

Albert “Catfish” FreemanRetired 5/1/2008Died 10/2/2008

LAP

KTP

LAP

On Line

20 OCTOBER

Color Me Contest

There will be a random drawing to select the winner. Please mail your entries to:UAW Color Me Contest3000 Fern Valley Rd. Louisville, KY 40213

Please enclose parent name, address and plant. Winner will be notified.

Congratulations to the last winner:

Alexandra McCawleychild ofBrenda and Phillip McCawley - KTP

B a i l i n g O u t

Terri Lewellen

Welcome to the LocalSwearing In Premier Employees

Photos by Tony Johnson

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21OCTOBER

September 6, 2008, the UAW Local 862 Women’s Committee held the first annual Political Tea. The purpose of the tea is to educate, to build skill and confidence, provide leadership, inform, support the local union, encourage political activity and to network with other women’s organizations. In order to fulfill the purpose, women from all walks of life were invited to attend as well as women from the Derby City Coalition of Labor Union Women. Since this is the first year, the meeting was informative and welcomed by the attendees.

The discussion covered topics such as why women should be involved in the political process, how to gain knowledge about the issues vital to America’s Working families, where to look for the voting records of the candidates’ running for office, and how women can impact this year’s election by being an informed voter. Three guest speakers: Madonna Flood, Cylister Williams and Mary Briscoe, shared their stories during the meeting.

Councilwoman Madonna Flood, spoke about her personal experience of running for office. Flood covered the reasons she became involved in politics and her passion about the Okolona area. Her passion was catching. She encouraged all attendees to get involved one way or another, whether it involves working the polls, campaigning for a favorite candidate, signing postcards, informing family members about the candidates’ voting records or phone banking. All the activities, no matter how insignificant it seems, can make a difference in the outcome of an election. “Some elections”, Flood declared, “are won by only one vote.”

Local 862 Retiree Cylister Williams spoke about working through constituency groups, the election process and absentee ballots. Williams informed the delegates about opportunities in the community to help with the election process by driving people to the polls. He covered who was eligible to vote by absentee ballots and who was not. Attendees asked several questions which Williams answered with ease.

UAW Local 862 retiree Chair Mary Briscoe spoke about her experience at the Democratic Convention held in Denver. Briscoe stated the occasion was a once in a lifetime experience. Briscoe encouraged everyone to get involved and to stay involved because the political process affects every person in America.

The first Annual Political Tea covered several areas of interest to women and their families. This Tea is a first step in building and strengthening women in the workplace, family, neighborhood, and community. The Tea gave the Women’s Committee an opportunity to inform and educate the local union membership, about women’s issues, work related issues and family issues. The Tea also provided an opportunity to encourage women to promote and lobby for better laws and policies that affect women. There are still many unresolved issues that affect women today, so the Political Tea will continue.

First Annual Political TeaBy Kim Ashby, KTP Women’s Committee Chair

GOTV – Get Out The Vote

Women’s Post Card Party

In Solidarity,

Vera Newton

On Nov.4, 2008, the Derby City CLUW Chapter had a ‘Get Out The Vote Women’s Post Card Party’

At the UAW Local 862 Union Hall Louisville, KY. This is the second year that Derby City CLUW has hosted this event at

UAW Local 862 sponsored by Working Families from the AFL-CIO.

The premise of this event is the send personalized signed post cards to registered women voters that

have not voted in the few elections. A list of names, addresses, post cards and pens were supplied from the

AFL-CIO. Members from the CLUW chapter, UAW leadership, committees, and other union locals in the

Louisville area, came to help encourage these women to vote. A total of 1,461 postcards were signed from the

Louisville area. Derby City CLUW wish to thank all those who help make this event a success.

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The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), founded in 1972, has been a strong, independent voice for black trade union members. With more than 50 national and international unions represented, and 65 chapters nationwide, CBTU has led efforts to open more union leadership positions to women, African Americans, and other minorities.On September 27, 2008, the Kentucky Chapter of CBTU held their Sixteenth Annual Banquet in Louisville. Vera Newton (LAP), served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Greetings were brought by Wanda M. Smith, Secretary, Kentucky State AFL-CIO, Charles Clephas, President, Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, and Colmon Elridge, Executive Assistant to the Governor of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky.UAW Region 3 Director Mo Davison and Assistant Director Mark Farrell were in attendance along with local community leaders, union representatives, and many well wishers.Donald L. Cash, President of the United Food & Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Minority Coalition, gave the Keynote Address. Mr. Cash is also President and Founder of Faces of Our Children, Inc., a non-profit organization

dedicated to the education and awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia Disease. Mr. Cash retired in 2007 from UFCW Local 400 as Executive Assistant to the President. He spoke to the audience about sickle-cell disease, the Free Choice Act, the historical importance of the upcoming presidential election, and the value of labor and the religious community working together.Cylister Williams (UAW retiree), presented the Zenith Award to Augusta Thomas, retiree of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 1133. Congratulations to Ms. Thomas, who is recognized for her many years of dedicated service and accomplishments!

Submitted byVanda Moore

Sixteenth Annual BanquetCBTU

Kentucky Chapter

“Election 2008, A New Vision For The Future”

Mark Farrell, Cylister Williams, Mo Davison

Kentucky Chapter CBTU Members

Photos by Jacoby Beeler

Donald L. Cash, Keynote Speaker

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Scott EdwardsUAW Local 862Financial Secretary

Terri NiehausUAW Local 862

Treasurer

August 2008

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Kim Ashby, LaShonda Calhoun, Gordy Druien, Gary Gravens, Tony Johnson, AI Kessinger,

Steve Stone, Terri Lewellen, Charmaine Miller, Cylister Williams(ret.),

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Official Publication of theUNITED AUTO WORKERS

LOCAL 862Executive Board

Rocky Comito, President Todd Dunn, Vice President Ron Hardin, Recording Secretary Scott Edwards, Financial Secretary Terri Niehaus, Treasurer Trustees: Lewis Sexton Alfonzo Cash Bob Breedlove Darrel Martin, Sgt.-at-Arms Julie Renfro, Guide Henry Dowell, Retiree Chapter Steven M. Stone, Building Chairperson, LAP Scott Eskridge, Building Chairperson, KTP Kim Beck, LAP Nurses Patricia Spencer, KTP Nurses John Houchins, Chairperson, HVC Plant

On Line is published 10 times a year. We encourage members to become more active and to keep them well informed of local and plant news, union-won

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