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UCubed The Heart Of Our Tradition
Read the latest UCubed for July 27th, 2010.
Hawker Beechcraft CEO Says
Company is looking at other states. Read the article by Molly McMillan in the Wichita Eagle. You can also Read a letter from Bill Boisture to Hawker employees (July 20, 2010) Watch the video posted on KAKE news.
Hard Rock Casino Bus Trip
Local Lodge 733’s Community Services Committee is hosting a Bus Trip to the Hard Rock Casino on July 31st, 2010. View the flyer with all the details and sign up by the deadline of July 23rd, 2010.
Labor Day Picnic
The Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation's Labor Day event is on Saturday, September 4th from noon-4 p.m. at the Machinist Hall 3830 S. Meridian. There will be food, bingo, and speakers.
Machinists Ready for Cessna Negotiations
Wichita, KS, July 17, 2010 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 774 in Wichita, KS voted by a 99% margin for a strike sanction for the contract negotiations with Cessna in Wichita.
The strike sanction vote is a legal and procedural vote required by the IAM Constitution, and does not mean there will be a strike. The contract expires on September 19th, 2010.
“This is part of the process,” said District 70 Directing Business Representative Steve Rooney. “A strong strike sanction vote is a vote of confidence from our membership in our Union negotiators, giving them the bargaining power to secure a fair and equitable contract. When the contract is negotiated, the membership then makes the final decision.”
The IAM is among the nation’s largest and most politically active industrial trade unions, represents more than 700,000 active and retired workers in industries including aerospace, transportation, manufacturing, shipbuilding and woodworking. Visit www.goiam.org for more information about the IAM, and www.ll774.org for the local lodge website.
And the Winner Is?
LL839's Community Services Committee recently had the drawing for the 32" Color TV. Congratulations to the winner.
An Open Letter To The President
The Great Recession lingers like a severe case of poison ivy. Its rash of joblessness has spread to every part of the body politics. And in many communities, its toxic oils have formed large, weeping blisters. View the latest UCubed for July 16th, 2010
Union: Hawker May Make Massive Cuts
BY Molly McMillin The Wichita Eagle
Union officials said Wednesday that Hawker Beechcraft is considering moving work out of Wichita that could shrink its hourly work force 50 to 75 percent over the next two years. Read the rest of the article in the Wichita Eagle Thursday July 15th, 2010. You can also read a letter from Steve Rooney President and DBR for DL70 discussing the meeting with HBC management. Watch a video posted on KSN channel 3. Watch a video posted on KAKE channel 10.
Take the 2010 Ask a Working Woman survey
Participating in the Ask a Working Woman survey will give you a chance to tell us how you feel about your job, how the recession has affected your family and what you hope and worry the next five years will bring. We'll take what you and tens of thousands of other women tell us and make sure decision makers and the media hear what you have to say.
We hear so much from pundits and economists telling us what to think. It's time to tell them what working women actually think. Please, take the survey.
It's Not The Heat--It's The Economic Stupidity
Of blocking unemployment insurance extensions for those who are suffering. It's tragic. Almost 15 million of America's working men and women are unemployed--26 million counting the underemployed--and nearly half of all the jobless have been out of work for more than six months. Families are stretched to the limit and state budgets are under incredible strain, putting hundreds of thousands more jobs in danger. Watch the video and read the article from Richard Trumka and the AFL-CIO. I'ts time to raise our voices for good jobs now.
2010 United Way Endorsement
At a time when working families across this country are facing a jobs crisis and unprecedented hardship, our partnership with the United Way is more valued than ever. Read the rest of the letter.
Support United Way by attending the Wichita Open
As winter draws to a close, make plans now to soak up the sun this August and support the community through United Way by attending the 2010 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open! When you purchase Preferred Health Systems ChariTEE Tickets and designate United Way of the Plains as your charity of choice, United Way will receive 100% of the sales from your tickets. View the flyer.
Laid-Off Workers Center
The Laid-Off Workers Center is open monthly and sees all qualified clients by appointment only. The center is coordinated by United Way with local nonprofits, government agencies and other organizations.
Setting up an appointment with the Laid-Off Workers Center:
Laid-off workers must pre-register and set up an appointment by calling United Way's information phone number, 2-1-1 (this is a toll-free number): Call only between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For those having difficulties dialing 2-1-1 through their phone provider, dial the alternative number 1-888-413-4327
August 2010 Session
Call for appointment: July 19 - 23
Center open: August 2 (plus additional days as needed)
Prairie Land Food
Prairie Land Food’s mission is to provide a nutritious food package at a low cost to help stretch food dollars.
Prairie Land Food and LL774 and the Machinist Union have joined together to provide an alternate way to purchase food. Each month Prairie Land Food offers a nutritious grocery package which includes a wide assortment of frozen meats, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
To view a printable flyer with more information, Click Here.
JULY MENU
Order By July 12th. Pick up Saturday June 24th. Late Orders Will Be Accepted Thru July 14th.
SACT Training
Each year, millions of workers find that because of physical problems they are no longer able to do the job that had been a lifelong career. When physical problems occur, workers are faced with difficult decisions in trying to find employment that matches their physical restrictions. One Wichita School has assisted many individuals in re-training and finding employment. Read the full article by Mario Cervantes
United Way Of the Plains
Monthly Volunteer Connection Newsletter for April is available to view. To volunteer you can call 2-1-1 or visit them on line at United Way.
Reference Guide for Laid-Off Workers
Or for anyone that might be seeking help. Also a link to the United Way of the Plains web page- specifically the 2-1-1 link where you can search for help for many specific needs.
Helpful
Resources For Our Laid Off Members
Is available from Filing
for Unemployment Online, COBRA and more.
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