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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.November 22, 2019
GM Defiance Casting Operations Recognize Area Nonprofit OrganizationsOn Monday, September 9, 2019, Jeff Bantam, plant director at GM Defiance Casting Operations, recognized three local nonprofit organizations with $30,000 in grants for the great work they are doing in the local commu-nity. Grant donations are part of the GM Community Impact Grants Program, funded by GM Corporate Giving. Through these community grants, GM is building stronger communities and enriching the lives of its neighbors. Organizations were recognized at the Defiance Rotary Club meeting. Local organizations recognized at the Defiance Rotary Club meeting include:• United Way of Defiance County – Carrie Wetstein, Executive Director • Defiance Area Foundation – Chris Yoder, Executive Director • Defiance Area YMCA – Rich Seward, Executive Director
Jeff Bantam, plant director, GM Defiance, recognizes three local organizations at the Defiance Rotary Club meeting.
Group L to R: Rich Seward, Chris Yoder, Jeff Bantam and Carrie Wetstein.
Defiance Team,
In manufacturing, we often talk about focusing on the things in our control and executing flawlessly. Since op-erations restarted, your team has demonstrated strong focus and I appreciate your individual efforts.
You restarted operations with special attention paid to safety and addressing the invisible hand. You followed your standardized work practices and executed other plans that allowed you to start up quickly and deliver product to your customers on time.
Thank you for your commitment to safety, and your commitment to built in quality – this is how we think customer.
Manufacturing - A Competitive AdvantageGerald JohnsonExecutive Vice PresidentGlobal Manufacturing
Message From Gerald Johnson Viewing Labor ContractsNational and Local
The 2019 UAW-GM National Contract and existing lo-cal agreements are available online for convenient viewing. If your site uses HCC, you can find this under “2019 UAW GM White Book Agreement” when using a computer in the GM network. Otherwise, visit https://gmweb.gm.com/sites/HCMContracts/Pages/de-fault.aspx. Currently, this site is only available for hourly employees.
Have an Android device? See the national contract via the Collective Bargaining Agreement app, available in the Google Play store today.
DID YOU KNOW?GM and the Sun: A Partnership in Power
In 2018, 20 percent of our global electricity needs were met by renewable energy — well on the way to our commitment of 100 percent by 2050.
November Nutrition Tips Before the Holidays• At the store, plan ahead by buying a variety of nutrient-rich foods for meals and snacks throughout
the week. • Make a list and do your best to stick to it when shopping.• Avoid going to the store hungry, or perusing the junk food isles.• Choose items with lower amounts of salt and sugar in them.
• Cook your own meals for home and pack a lunch and snacks for work. This will help reduce impulse decisions to eat fast food or other less healthy choices.
• On a long commute or shopping trip, PLAN by packing some fresh fruit, cut-up vegetables, string cheese sticks, or a handful of unsalted nuts to help you avoid impulsive, less healthful snack choices.
• In a restaurant, opt for steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes instead of those that are fried or sautéed.
• Be flexible. Balance what you do and eat over several days rather than worrying about 1 meal at a time.
• Enjoy all foods! Just keep portion control in mind and don’t overdo it.
• Be active! This doesn’t always mean going to the gym or running 3 miles every day. Take the dog for a walk, take a dance class, anything that you enjoy that gets you moving!
LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE Monthly Weigh-in is
November 20th 3rd Wednesday of the month.
5 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Fitness Center
Stop by, Weigh-in, use the % Body Fat monitor,
and talk about your achievements or ask your
questions. (3 minutes of your time) It is NEVER TOO LATE to
start any program!!!Tyler
The 2019-2020 seasonal flu vaccine (Afluria Quad-rivalent – manufactured by Seqirus) will be avail-able for administration to General Motors em-
ployees at the GM Defiance Health Center. The Afluria Quadrivalent differs from past years in which the flu vaccine was trivalent (3-component vaccine). The 2019 Afluria Quadrivalent seasonal flu vaccine is a quadri-valent vaccine (4-component vaccine). Each vaccine compo-nent was selected to protect against the main groups of in-fluenza viruses currently circulating in humans:• Influenza A / Brisbane• Influenza A / Kansas• Influenza B / Maryland• Influenza B / Phuket The influenza vaccine is an “inactivated” vaccine – that is – there is no live virus in the vaccine. Therefore, the vaccine cannot cause influenza. Unlike the multi-dose vials, the pre-filled syringes that GM Health Services ordered this year, contains no preservatives. The Medical Department will administer the flu vaccine to employees on a drop-in basis.
Flu Vaccine Available
Does your child need a new laptop for home-work? Looking for an af-fordable family comput-er? Ready to start your holiday shopping early?
The GM Savings Marketplace now features QNovum, a func-tion of GEEP (Global Electric Electronic Processing) based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. QNovum is an IT equipment marketplace filled with a selec-tion of high-quality, brand-name, refurbished laptops, desk-tops, tablets, monitors, mobile devices, network gear and more. At GEEP the equipment undergoes comprehensive testing and cleaning, and all products include a six-month warranty unless otherwise stated under the individual product listing.Here’s how it works:Follow the Marketplace link to the QNovum portal, add your desired items to the shopping cart, then simply enter the GM Employee Code provided on the GM Marketplace to save an additional 15 percent off your entire order. You will receive an email confirmation with shipping details after checking out. Inventory is refreshed daily, so check back fre-quently!Commonly Asked Questions:- Who can use the discount code?• All Salaried, Hourly and Contract employees in the U.S.
or Canada.-How often is the code refreshed?• A new code will be provided through the GM Market-
place quarterly.-How many times can the code be used?• There’s currently no limit on times it can be used.-What if there’s a problem with the equipment?• For all sales and equipment issues, please contact QNo-
vum directly; contact info is provided below.
-Will this be available outside the US and Canada?• Depending on the success of the program, other op-
tions will be reviewed in the future.-Can I buy my specific GM equipment?• Currently no. Keep in mind that all data-bearing mate-
rial (hard drives) is wiped prior to sale, so none of the software or files on your old equipment would carry over.
Not only is this a great way to get the maximum value for quality products, but it also supports GM’s sustainability ini-tiatives by extending product lifecycle while eliminating wasted product in landfills. If you have any program questions, contact [email protected]. For product or QNovum questions, please contact [email protected]. By Eric Collins
New on Marketplace: Exclusive Discount on Certified Refurbished IT Equipment
*A limited number of boots are available in the GSC office in the crib for emergencies. In addi-tion, employees may order from the catalogs in the crib office, or you may contact Elaine Muntz for any special needs.
Office: 419-784-7353 Cell: 419-796-1551
*LOST AND FOUND*A ring was found during Safety Week. It can be claimed in the Union Office.
Red Wing Mobile Shoe Truck Wednesday, November 27
4 a.m.-10:30 a.m. & Noon - 4 p.m.
“The Defiance GM Latino Network accepted applications for incoming College Freshman, for (2) schol-arships amounting in $1,000 each.:GM Affiliated Scholarship - son, daughter, dependent, or grandchild of a GM Employee GM Sponsored Scholarship - Applicant must be sponsored by a GM employee
We received a total of (11) applicants: (8) GM Affiliated, (3) GM Sponsored. Essays were numbered, and names removed (for unbiased results) then submitted to a committee of (5) for review and grad-ing; ranking them 1-5, in 4 different categories. The winners were chosen based on unanimous decision:GM Affiliated- Adam Noriega, the son of A.J. Noriega. GM Sponsored- Kalyn Chavers, the niece of Dominick Brown. We would like to thank all applicants on their application and wish them the best of luck as they begin their successful journey in Higher Education.
GM Latino Network Scholarship Winners
Left: Adam Noriega
Right: Kalyn Chavers
Saturday, December 7 The Women’s Committee will be hosting a Quarter Auction. All proceeds will benefit the Filling Home.Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The auction begins at 6:00 p.m.Prizes will be items from: Tupperware, Avon, Pam-pered Chef, Pink Zebra, Scentsy, Essential Oils, Jewelry in a Candle, Norwex, Mary Kay, Lularoe, Leisure Time Winery and Car Detailing.
PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS!Cost: Prepay in Advance for $10. This includes ad-mission, one paddle, food, pop and water.
Admittance at door will be $12.Call 419-784-5399 or stop at the Local 211 Hall to purchase your tickets. Tickets also available in Sug-gestion Office.
Vendors with items to purchase and 50/50
Quarter Auction
Communication Manager - Kevin Nadrowski (313) 498-5464 [email protected]
Communication Coordinator - Tonya Huss (419) 784-7727 [email protected]
Tip of the WeekFLU PREVENTION
This will ensure the quickest response time!
Call Security Dispatch
7911 on land line(419) 784-7400 via cell
Any Medical Emergency
THE LAST OF A GENERATION
Thursday, November 18, the Bowling Green Assembly team built the final C7 Corvette – a black Corvette Z06 model that is the last of the front-engine Corvettes. Re-markably, this vehicle was sold at a Barrett-Jackson auction this past June for $2.7 million dollars! All pro-ceeds went to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, who builds mortgage-free, accessible smart homes for catastrophically injured members of our nation’s Armed Forces.
WHERE DO SPARE PARTS COME FROM?
We make parts, build vehicle systems and assemble cars, trucks and SUVs so they can be sold at our deal-ers. But, what happens next? How do we extend our relationship with customers so they keep coming back? Customer Care and Aftersales is our way of providing for customer vehicles from the moment they leave the lot. CCA uses warehouses and distribution centers all across the US and the world to distribute parts from spark plugs to large vehicle parts that need to be re-placed directly to dealers to get our customers back on the road. CCA also includes ACDelco, who provides parts to GM dealers, ACDelco distributors and parts retailers, providing the opportunity to reach indepen-dent shops and DIYers. Vehicle accessories for each brand allow our custom-ers to customize their vehicle’s appearance, perfor-mance and functionality with parts backed by GM. From routine service to repairs, and helping to make each vehicle unique, CCA is an important service for our customers and a driver for company’s success.
