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GE - PENSION and S - S PHONE NUMBERS
GE - Savings and Security - 1-800-432-4313
GE - PENSION Inquiry - 1-800-432-3450
GE - PENSION - Estimating Service - 1-800-848-2964
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Mark your Calendar's - July 19th
TICKET DEAD LINE JUNE 25th
Summer Steak Roast /Clam Steam/Pig Roast :
July 19th 2008
Noon till ?
Halfmoon American Legion :
Looking for Volunteers to help Dom deliver meals back to the plant
See your Union Official --
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MONTHLY MEETING
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Waterford Town Hall
Friday , JULY 11th 2008 at 11:45am
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John Holland OBIT
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On: Jun 23, 2008 (13:58:51)
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 Holland, John G. Jr. WATERVLIET John G. Holland Jr., 72, formerly of Troy, died Sunday, June 22, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born in Troy on February 6, 1936, he was the son of the late John G. and Rosalie Birch Holland, Sr.. Mr. Holland was educated in Troy and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. While raising his family, Mr. Holland worked at various textile mills, Gurley Co. in Troy, Troy School System and for the Norton Company in Watervliet for 10 years and last at General Electric Silicones in Waterford for 25 years as a chemical operator before retiring in 1988. He also served as a shop steward there. Mr. Holland was a family man who loved his grandchildren and his dog Barney, enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid NY Giants football fan and NY Mets baseball fan. He was the beloved husband of 52 years of Grace E. Amadon Holland; loving father of five sons, John W. (Nancy) Holland of Troy, Thomas E. (Mike McArdle) Holland of Albany, Edward A. (Nancy Quell) Holland of Cossayuna, Scott E. (Colleen) Holland of Troy and Mark N. (Jeannine) Holland of Brunswick; brother of Virginia Holland of Troy and the late Barbara Heyward and Philip Holland; proud grandfather of Michael, Christopher, Joseph, Andrew, Matthew, Elizabeth, Dillon, Maria and Allyson Holland. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet with the Rev. Hap Carrier of St. John's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence book at: www.ParkerBrosMemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/23/2008. |
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General Wage Increase and COLA
Updated
On: Jun 25, 2008 (07:43:00)
Human Resources has sent out a letter regarding the
2.5% General Wage Increase and
$.34 cent/hr COLA effective June 23, 2008 which will be reflected in your July 3, 2008 paycheck.
Questions please contact HRO
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DOW CHEMICAL RAISING PRICES ANOTHER 25%
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On: Jun 25, 2008 (07:42:00)
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MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Dow Chemical (DOW) plans to raise the price of its products for the second time in a month, institute freight surcharges and cut back on output of some products to deal with what it calls the "relentless rise" in costs of energy and related raw materials.
The chemical giant said Tuesday it will raise prices as much as 25% next month. That follows prices increases of up to 20% that took effect last month.
Dow makes key ingredients used in paints, textiles, glass, packaging and cars.
As part of the announcement, Dow said it's adding a freight surcharge for North American customers of $300 per shipment by truck and $600 per shipment by rail effective Aug. 1. The company said it will add the surcharges in other regions later this year.
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Globalization Gives Pols an Easy Villain
Updated
On: Jun 24, 2008 (10:13:00)
(Newser) – The candidates can complain all they want about globalization killing American workplaces, David Brooks writes in the New York Times, but job losses “would be happening even if you tore up every free trade deal ever inked.” It's no mystery, he argues: "The chief force reshaping manufacturing is technological change."
"Globalization is real and important," Brooks acknowledges. "It’s just not the central force driving economic change." Modern commerce requires “fewer but more highly skilled workers,” and a “more demanding cognitive age” leaves those with less training at a disadvantage. What he calls the “globalization paradigm” is a convenient political argument, but "doesn’t really explain most of what is happening in the world."
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SHUTDOWN - 8-1 TO 8-3-08 LETTER
Updated
On: Jun 24, 2008 (10:16:00)
June 2, 2008
Mr. Dominick Patrignani
President
IUE-CWA Local 81359
Momentive Performance Materials, Silicones
Waterford, NY 12188
Re: Physical Inventory
Dear Mr. Patrignani,
The purpose of this letter is to notify the IUE-CWA L81359 of the Company’s plans to conduct a scheduled plant-wide physical inventory. The Company will complete the physical inventory during the time period of August 1, 2008 through August 3, 2008.
Employees that work during the scheduled physical inventory may be scheduled to work a shift other than their normal shift. Various parts of the plan will continue to run based on customer demand and some areas may be shutdown to accommodate inventory and maintenance requirements. Employees that work in manufacturing may be assigned job responsibilities such as area housekeeping, painting, site-wide maintenance, clean up, and physical inventory. Employees that handle physical inventory as part of their normal job will be required to work their normal positions. Due to the extent of work the Company will not allow employees to take unpaid time during the shutdown and vacation will be approved based on the existing vacation policy.
Staffing plans, shift schedules and job assignments are currently being developed and will be communicated to employees through their area leaders.
If you have any questions regarding the above notification, please feel free to contact me at 2492.
Sincerely,
Gene Vetter
Human Resources
cc: Josh Spain
Nicki Collins
Rose Bennett
Wilma Ibbott
Steven Pickard
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SHUTDOWN - 8-1 TO 8-3-08
Updated
On: Jun 24, 2008 (10:16:00)
Brothers and Sisters of Local 359,
We've just received "official" notification of the Physical Inventory Shutdown coming in August
1st - 3rd. Please take the time to read the word document above. It is basically the same notification as we've
received for the last two years........ We will be replying with the following:
LOCAL 81359
Waterford, New York 12188
To: Mr.. Gene Vetter Date:06/02/08
Mr.. Vetter,
Local 81359 formally requests a meeting on behalf of its Membership on the Notification letter dated June 2nd 2008 on the subject of Plant-wide Physical Inventory during the time period of August 1, 2008 through August 3rd, 2008. We request the following:
1) Discussion on of the statement: “Employees that work during the scheduled physical inventory may be scheduled to work a shift other than their normal shift.”
2) Discussion on the statement: “ Due to the extent of work the Company will not allow employees to take unpaid time during the shutdown and vacation will be approved based on the existing vacation policy”.
3) Discussion on the statement: “Staffing plans, shift schedules and job assignments are currently being developed and will be communicated to employees through their area leaders”. Based on the last plan and communication done before the past “Shutdowns” through the area Leaders , we request an opportunity discuss ways to improve the process
and eliminate confusion and issues before they arise.
Please arrange a discussion with the E-Board.
Sincerely,
Dom Patrignani Pres. IUE/CWA Local 81359 , Greg Miller Chief Shop Steward
IUE/CWA Local 81359, Shawn Mastropietro VP IUE/CWA Local 81359
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ADDITIONAL PENSION BENFITS
Updated
On: Jun 24, 2008 (10:17:00)
FORMER GE EMPLOYEES WHO TRANSFERRED TO A SUCCESSOR EMPLOYER - LIKE US!
WE ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM GE PENSION PLAN.
You must meet the criteria set forth on the attached form.
Also you must be 60 years of age!
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FORM FOR INFORMATION.
Download:
PENSION-SUPPLEMENT INFO.PDF
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Trip to Quebec City - JULY 11-13
Updated
On: Jun 24, 2008 (10:18:00)
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Trip to Quebec City
Sponsored by the Activities Committee
** YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT
OR PICTURE ID AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE ****Full amount is due upon sign up. There are no refunds.
Explore Quebec July 11-13
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Depart Momentive on Friday, July 11 at 7:00 a.m.
Arrive at Chateau Bellevue by 2:00 p.m.
Depart Hotel at noon on Sunday, July 13
Arrive at Momentive by 7:00 p.m.
The trip includes a tour of the Old King’s Highway to Sainte Anne de Beaupre’ Basilica on Saturday, July 12.
Cost for two people is $500 and includes motor coach transportation and two nights stay at Chateau Bellevue. An individual ticket costs $435. Meals are not included in the above cost.
Travel will take approximately 6 hours via motor coach. There will be several short stretch breaks scheduled into the trip, including stops at the Amex Duty Free Shop and at a currency exchange booth. There is a washroom on the bus.
Please contact Tom Jacques at 233-3347 for additional information and to reserve your spot. Deadline to sign up is June 2. Full amount is due upon sign up. There are no refunds.
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HELP FOR YOUR ACHES AND PAINS
Updated
On: Jun 24, 2008 (10:19:00)
HELP FOR YOUR ACHES AND PAINS
Matt Lumley – Physical Therapist is here to help us.
He offers a no questions asked - consult to help with your pain. His direct office # at our medical center is 233-2454 or you can e-mail him at -- Matt.Lumley@momentive.com -
Take the time to take care of yourself.
If you prefer his Clifton Park office is 371-6777 or e-mail at ptcliftonpark@aol.com --
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OPERATION ADOPT A SOLDER
Updated
On: May 02, 2008 (20:21:00)
This is a great site!
If you want to do something nice for one our soldiers, here is your chance!
Click on the link.
VISIT THE SITE.
OAAS now offers "Pick-a-Package"
http://www.operationadoptasoldier.com/
We offer select packages that we will pack and ship to any soldier you wish. Packages are reasonably priced and any proceeds go to support the continued operation of Operation Adopt a Soldier. (As always, if you wish to have a soldiers name added to our mailing list, we will send them packages on a regular basis, free of charge)
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