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POWERNEWSWE WILL MANUFACTURE BENCHMARK CASTINGS WITH PRIDE, LETTING SAFETY,
QUALITY, COST, AND ON TIME DELIVERY TO OUR CUSTOMERS BE OUR GUIDE.December 20, 2018
Congratulations to Tomas Gomez on winning the final drawing for a CharBroil smoker!
Hope you enjoy it, and thank you for participating in the Suggestion Program!
Suggestion Drawing
The last day to spend your 2017 voucher is
Thursday, December 20. The 2019 vouchers will be available in January upon
the store’s reopening.
Company Store Voucher
2019 Pocket CalendarsThe 2019 Pocket Calendars will be
here in January. They will be available in the Suggestion Office to everyone.
It will be posted in the newsletter when the calendars arrive.
The Defiance PMN helped stuff bags of food for the Back Pack Buddy program through United Way. This program provides food for weekends during the school year for children who qualify for free and reduced lunches at all public elementary schools in Defiance County. The group helped stuff over 500 bags.A special thank you to everyone who gave a hand!
Defiance PMN Helping Our Community
GENERAL MOTORS UPDATEOPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYEES AT IMPACTED PLANTS General Motors has a plan for the majority of employees currently working at Maryland, Michigan, Ohio and Oshawa, Canada facilities that will be without product allocation beyond 2019.For U.S. hourly impacted employees, this includes ap-proximately 2,700 available jobs at other GM U.S. plants, GM training opportunities and access to tuition assistance. More than 1,100 U.S. employees have al-ready volunteered to transfer to other GM U.S. plants. This update coincides with GM’s filing of U.S. govern-ment-required layoff notifications.“Strong U.S. and Canadian economies enable us to provide these opportunities now as we position Gen-eral Motors for long-term success,” said GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. “Our focus remains on providing interested employees options to transition including job opportunities at other GM plants. We remain commit-ted to working with local government officials, our unions and each individual to find appropriate opportu-nities for them.”GM U.S. HOURLY EMPLOYEES AT IMPACTED PLANTSTOTAL U.S. HOURLY ACTIVE EMPLOYEES IMPACTED - 2,800EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO RETIRE - 1,200TOTAL U.S. GM JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE -2,700EMPLOYEES ALREADY VOLUNTEERED TO TRANSFER - 1,100GM U.S. PLANTS IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEESThe additional 2,700 jobs at GM’s U.S. manufacturing plants will support new vehicle launches beginning in 2019. The facilities needing additional employees:• Bedford Casting Operations in Bedford, Indiana• Bowling Green Assembly in Bowling Green, Kentucky• Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan• Lansing Grand River Assembly in Lansing, Michigan• Toledo Transmission Operations in Toledo, Ohio• Spring Hill Manufacturing in Spring Hill, Tennessee• Arlington Assembly in Arlington, Texas• Skilled trades jobs available across multiple locationsGM is building on its more than $22 billion in invest-ments in U.S. operations since 2009 and reaffirming its commitment to maintaining a strong manufacturing presence in the U.S.GM CANADA EMPLOYEES - GM Canada has initiated efforts along with its dealers, local colleges and other employers to train and help secure jobs for impacted workers from the Oshawa Assembly Plant who are in-terested. For additional information go to media.gm.ca.GM SALARIED EMPLOYEES - Salaried employees impacted by the voluntary and involuntary severance programs will be provided outplacement services in-cluding job search assistance, career counseling, re-
GET MOVINGMake exercising a family activity! Getting the family in-volved will help keep goals aligned and potentially al-low for new ones to be made leading into the upcoming year.One of the most effective ways to maintain or lose body weight is to engage in regular, sustained aerobic activ-ity. If you exercise for 30 minutes a day, increase it to 45 minutes. If you exercise three times a week, move it up to five times a week. Exercise is a great way to burn those extra calories you may be taking in this time of year. Here are some ideas to get you moving:AIM FOR SEVEN A DAYMaking sure you eat seven or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day is a great way to help fill-up your stomach but not your calorie level. When com-pared to other snack foods like chips, crackers and cookies, gram for gram, fruits and vegetables contain fewer calories and tons more nutrients.What’s more –the fiber in fruits and vegetables fill you up faster than traditional snack foods. Pack your refrig-erator with bags of cut-up vegetables and whole or cut-up fruits. Grab a bag while on the go or at work. Make a pact with yourself that you’ll eat your five-a-day be-fore you snack on any cookies or other holiday treats. You’re sure to take in fewer calories overall.LIMIT TO ONE-A-DAYWhile you can’t control every situation, you can control how much food goes into your mouth. If you are con-stantly bombarded with holiday parties and displays of desserts or candies you can still effectively help pre-vent overeating and weight gain. One way is the one-a-day method.Allow yourself one small serving of a cookie or piece of candy each day during the holiday season. Remember that you may have to compensate for it later in the day by reducing your total caloric intake or by burning a few extra calories while exercising. If you aren’t confronted with holiday foods that day, just skip your one-a-day –but don’t compensate and double-up on your serving the next day.PLAN AHEADNever go to a party hungry! Before you go to a holiday party, eat a healthy snack such as a serving of your favorite fruit, fat-free yogurt or a low-fat, whole grain granola bar. When you arrive at the party, you won’t be craving hors d’oeuvres.
Maintaining Weight Over The Holidays
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sume writing and interview skills. Many salaried em-ployees at unallocated plants will have opportunities at other GM locations.
Like most years, 2018 has been filled with peaks and valleys for GMNA Manufacturing. We’ve welcomed new team members, executed business plans and launched vehicles while battling headwinds in our industry, making difficult decisions and saying goodbye to team members who made valuable contributions to our company. With our recent facility announcements in mind, please know that we are working very hard to ensure there is a plan for every person.Through all of this, we had a strong focus on continuous improvement, producing wins and progress in critical areas. We are moving the needle on the journey to BIQ IV and cost. There are 29 facilities who are now realizing the benefits that BIQ IV enables for our customers and for their operations. We must deliver 100 percent BIQ IV with integrity in 2019. In cost, we are ending the year in a better position than we started, improving our performance to the budget. Wins in lean materials strategies and Operational Excellence made a positive impact in cost. This year alone, LMS saved our business $72 million and contributed $46 million in cost avoidance. Additionally, OpEx saved $122 million this year, with $410 million in savings over the next three years. Another win is our successful T1 light-duty launch. T1 has been one of the most successful launches in GM’s history, serving as a model of Launch Excellence and a template for future launches. It’s on us to carry this mo-mentum into 2019. Every employee deserves a safe work environment and 2018 indicators show we are making progress toward our goal of zero injuries.There are opportunities for 2019. It is important to me that each of you are engaged and feel comfortable here at work because that benefits the whole team, and we need to do a better job at this on every level of the organiza-tion. Complexity continues to be an issue, and we have leadership backing to drive improvement in simplicity next year. All our efforts in 2019 must make manufacturing a competitive advantage, and increasing our focus on the Manufacturing Excellence Index will ensure we get there.I appreciate your effort and the results you have brought forward this year. Please take some time over the holi-days to recharge and focus on the people and things that are really important to you, I know I will. Be safe and happy holidays!
Letter From Gerald Johnson VP, GMNA Manufacturing and Labor Relations
“If you’re going to a potluck dinner, bring a healthy dish to share such as a salad, veggie or fruit tray,” says Dr. Zumpano. “That way, you’ll know you have at least one healthy item on the table spread.”MAKING SMARTER CHOICESSmall plate, please. Be wise when choosing appetiz-ers –a small portion of some appetizers may help you from overeating at dinner.Avoid sauces made from cream, half-and-half or meat drippings. For salads, use oil and vinegar, vinaigrette or low-fat dressings. Broth -based or vegetable sauces are fine.What about desserts? The best low-calorie choices are fruit, shortbread cookies, ginger snaps or angel food cake. If you must have a dessert with frosting, but-ter cream, cream cheese, or chocolate chips, limit yourself to one small cookie or one thin slice of cake.Watch the drinks. Besides restricting your alcohol to one or two servings, you also need to restrict the type of alcohol. For example, instead of high-fat eggnog, have a light beer or wine.
CLEANING TO PREVENT THE FLUHOW LONG CAN THE FLU VIRUS LIVE ON OBJECTS, SUCH AS DOORKNOBS AND TABLES?
THE FLU VIRUS CAN LIVE ON SOLID SURFACES FOR UP TO 48 HOURS. ROUTINE CLEANING OF SURFACES MAY REDUCE THE SPREAD OF FLU.
WHAT KILLS FLU VIRUSES?
• HEAT ABOVE 167 DEGREES
• CHLORINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ALCOHOLS, AND IODINE BASED ANTISEPTICS.
• DETERGENTS, OTHER ANTI-VIRAL CLEANING AGENTS
HOW SHOULD A CAREGIVER HANDLE A SICK PERSON’S TISSUES OR OTHER ITEMS?
• WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER TOUCHING THE SICK PERSON.
• WASH AFTER HANDLING THEIR TISSUES OR LAUNDRY.
• CLEAN SURFACES FREQUENTLY
Communication Manager Kevin Nadrowski (313) 498-5464
UAW Communication Coordinator Tonya Huss
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“In the Know” – Evolving Business Strategy ClipsGM is undergoing major changes (product portfolio, key markets, manufacturing locations, etc.) to meet market demand. We’re not, however, the only auto manufacturer making tough moves to meet customer needs and stay profitable.From Getting a Convenient Consultant: A Mobile Medical Visit When you or a family member are not feeling well, waiting days, or even weeks, just won’t work. That’s where mobile medical appointments can help! A new benefit from the UAW-GM benefit program, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Online visits gives you access to 24/7 health care. Patrick Peddicord, the UAW-GM Ohio Community Health Initiatives (CHI) Director, recently experienced the new service. Here’s what he had to say: While I believe plan participants should establish a relationship with a local primary care provider to manage their personal health, I have found the online doctor benefit to be a great tool in receiving immediate care. I was recently under the weather, and unable to schedule an appointment with my primary care physician due to my work schedule, and my child's sport commitments. My healthcare benefit allowed me to log on from my iPhone to video chat with a physician on a secure platform from the comfort of my home. I was able to engage with the physician in real time and get a needed prescription in a matter of minutes! The app was user friendly and efficient. I would recommend this resource to anyone. Learn more about this and other benefits provided to UAW-GM employees at bcbsm.com/gmcare.
Ford CEO Says Trump Metal Tariffs Took $1 Billion of Profit(Keith Naughton – Bloomberg – September 26, 2018)
Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim Hackett encouraged the Trump administration to resolve trade dis-putes quickly or it could do “more damage” to his company, which is already suffering losses from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. “The metals tariffs took about $1 billion in profit from us -- and the irony is we source most of that in the U.S. today anyways,” Hackett said in an interview on Bloomberg Television. “If it goes on lon-ger, there will be more damage.”Ford and other global automakers have opposed the president’s use of tariffs and the retaliation they spur. Last month, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, described Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum as a “sig-nificant headwind for us.” A few weeks later, the second-largest U.S. automaker canceled plans to import the Focus Active crossover from China, citing Trump’s vehicle tariffs.Read the full article at https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/ford-ceo-says-trump-metals-121230013.html
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