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Bring lawn chairs and coolers for fun filled day.

Save The Date!!Saturday, August 20, 2011Ohio State Fairgrounds

Noon - 7:00pmStand Up For Ohio Rally:

Rebuilding The American Dream Of Good Jobs & Strong Communities

Entertainment:Grand Funk Railroad Ohio Players Two Cow Garage Those GuysOver the Rhine Happy Chichester Renee Dion The Saints Drum LineHappy Giovanni Nick Tolford and Co. Ghost Shirt And Many More!

MEMBERS, FAMILY & FRIENDS invited…Free…BUS TRANSPORTATION, MUSIC, COMEDIANS & KIDS ACTIVITIES

Food and union product vendors, and more.(Bring lawn chairs and coolers for fun filled day.)

STANDUP

Page 2 • Local 717News of IUE-CWA Local 717

2950 Sferra Ave.Warren, Ohio 44483Office: (330) 392-1591Fax: (330) 395-4875www.iue-cwalocal717.com

Published by the IUE-CWA Local 717 in the in-terest of its membership, to further the aims andprograms of Local 717 and to promote the policiesof the International Union of Electrical Workers.“Local 717 Union News” is printed with pride

by the members of the Communications Workersof America, Printing, Publishing and Media Work-ers Sector.Karen Krolopp.........................................PresidentDebbie Ziots....................................Vice PresidentTom Krolopp................................Shop ChairmanGary Tillman............................Financial SecretaryDave Hill..................................................TreasurerStacie Franks..........................Recording SecretaryDoug Murphy........................................Floor Guard

EXECUTIVE BOARDKim AlberiniMary DavisPat MaloneEd RingerDoug TackettKevin ThomasArt TomlinsonHazel WatsonDenise Welch

TRUSTEESDonny FrankDan HeathMike Yost

SKILLED TRADES CHAIRMANJ.J. Scarmuzzi

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATORDebbie Ziots

EDITORIAL DEPARTMENTKaren Krolopp..................................Editor-in-Chief

Our Editorial PolicyThis paper is the voice of your Local and International

Union, It provides information and opinions relative to thepolicy and programs of the International as well as the viewsand actions of our Local’s leaders and committees.

Local 717 Union News welcomes articles from themembers of Local 717. All articles should be constructive andcontribute positively to the welfare of the entire membership.

The views and opinions expressed by the writers are theirown and do not reflect the opinions, views or policy of theeditorial Staff of IUE-CWA Local 717.

Local 717 Union News reserves the right to edit any mate-rial submitted for publication and to reject any article deemednot in the best interest of Local 717.Some of the graphics in this paper and the advertisements

have been taken from The Gold Edition of Art Explosion -125,000 Images - Nova Development Corporation 1996 andKey ClipMasterPro - SoftKey Software Products of Florida,Inc All Advertisements that appear in IUE-CWA Local 717Union News do not signify endorsement of Local 717.

For Advertising Information Call:Page One N.A. Inc

P.O. Box 96Hubbard, Ohio 44425

(330) 568-1311

Membership MeetingSunday, August 14, 2011

7:00 P.M. at Local 717 Union Hall

Elm Road

Larchmont

N. Park

Extension

Mahoning

Sferra Dr.

N. River Rd.

Plant 11Plant 10

Seven SeventeenCredit Union

Union Hall

Divieste

Deadline for articles for September’s publication is August 22, 2011.

AgendaRecommendations of the Executive BoardFinancial ReportCommittee ReportsUnfinished BusinessNew BusinessGood and Welfare

Calendar of EventsAugust 14, 2011 Monthly Membership Meeting

7:00pm @ 717 Union Hall

August 17, 2011 Labor Council Mtg. 1265 N. Main St.Niles, Ohio 7:30pm

August 20, 2011 Stand Up Ohio Rally, Ohio State Fair grounds

August 24, 2011 Retiree Luncheon at 10:30am at 717 Union Hall

Strike authorization Vote5:00pm to End of New Business

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President’s ReportBy

Karen KroloppStrike Vote

In preparation of our contract talks with the company, IUE-CWA Local717 will conduct a strike authorization vote. The vote by union membersauthorizes your IUE-CWA leaders to call a strike, if necessary, in the eventthe contract is dissolved and/or negotiations falter.These negotiations are not just about sustaining our jobs; it is about

deserving wages and benefits that are needed to support our families andcommunities. These negotiations are about good, middle-class jobs thatwill help rebuild the American economy.There is no good time to consider a strike but it is necessary when man-

agement’s bargaining positions are intolerable.

Ever y Thursdayis RED-Shir t

Solidarit y Day! Wear RED on Thursday…

President’s Report continued on page 4

IUE Conference and CWA Convention Overview

We Are One and We Must Stand Up For Good Jobs and StrongCommunities…The 2011 IUE Conference and CWA Convention convened in a year that

has been extremely challenging for labor. The attacks on labor and thebroad movements for workers rights in America have given all of us achance to participate in making history. All across the country, labor isparticipating in historic rallies, recalls, and repeals that are, without doubt,

going to shape the political landscape of our country for decades to come.The difficult issues our members face on the job and at home has made

our jobs as labor leaders difficult. While there is no magic answer forlabor’s problems, there is one thing we know and that is-our best chance toovercome is when we are united as a union and as a labor movement. Ourunity has never been more important than it is right now.This message was propelled throughout the conference and convention.

From designing organizing drives, planning political rallies and campaigns,to discussing negotiating strategies, the national convention addressedlabor’s problems head-on. The conference and convention were wellplanned and executed. The over 1600 delegates in attendance cameprepared to be heard, express concerns, announce victories, and direct thefuture of organized labor.

The nomination and election process yielded Larry Cohen beingreelected to a third term as CWA President. He addressed the delegates inhis loud and robust personality of building strength through organizing,political allies, and legislative action.Annie Hill, formerly the CWA Executive Vice President, was successful in

being elected Secretary Treasurer and talked of CWA organizing andnegotiation victories and of the battles that lie ahead. Annie replaced theretiring Jeff Rechenbach; Hill’s former position was not filled as it waseliminated per delegate action at the convention.Seth Rosen was unopposed and reelected District 4 Vice President.Jim Clark was also unopposed and reelected IUE-CWA Division President.Elections were also held for the CWA Executive Board vacancies.The keynote speaker at the conference was Harry Moser who talked of

re-shoring jobs back to the US. He stated that manufacturers ignore up to20% of actual offshoring costs so that their decisions look lucrative andjustified when moving OUR jobs out of the country. Harry also conductedvery informative workshops teaching of his theory, research, andidentifying the skewed offshoring practices.Additional conference workshops dealt with Going Green and Violence

in the Workplace. The message conveyed by the leadership of the CWA and the IUE was

load and strong… workers all across the country are under attack and allworkers, not just unionized workers, must seen and heard in the streets andat the ballot box.

Your Bargainers request your vote of support for the strike authorization.

VotingSunday, August 14th

At the Union HallFrom 5 p.m. until close of New Business

Please remember to bring your polar badge or driver’s license.In unity there is strength, in division there is certain defeat.

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Graduate Special RecognitionIt was very nice to present the graduates of our members last month and wish

all them the best in their future endeavors. While reviewing the informationsubmitted by the parents, a number of the graduates had accomplishments andplans that deserve special recognition.

This month I would like to recognize those graduates who achievedexceptional honors while in school as well as those whose future plans are toserve in the United States Armed Forces for which we are very appreciative.

Erica M. DanielErica M. Daniel, daughter of Carla Daniel of Dept.

1006 A.M., graduated from George WashingtonUniversity School of Public Health and HealthServices with a Master’s of Public Health Degree.

As an undergraduate at George WashingtonUniversity, Erica studied in Ghana (West Africa) andwitnessed first hand the horrors of poverty convincingher to pursue her Master’s at George WashingtonUniversity School of Public Health and Health Services. Erica accepted an internship in Kenya where she worked and cared for

individuals living with HIV/AIDS as well as provided assistance to manyorphan and vulnerable children.Currently Erica is working for The World Bank of the United Nations

and awaits a field assignment doing family planning work in Angola orMozambique which are both Portuguese speaking countries of which shespeaks fluently.

Gabrielle Marie JacksonGabrielle Marie Jackson, daughter of Lisa M. Carter

of Dept.1052 M.N., graduated from the University ofAkron with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science.While earning her Degree of Political Science,Gabrielle was honored to serve her internship for, thenOhio Governor, Ted Strickland. Gabrielle plans to continue her education studying

Law and completing her Degree in Spanish.Doniece Fletcher

Doniece Fletcher, daughter of Clarissa Ross-Fletcherof Dept. 1115 M.N., graduated from East High Schoolas class Valedictorian.

In addition to being Valedictorian of her class,Doniece was the senior class secretary, a member ofthe National Honor Society, the Choffin CareerCenter’s National Honor Technical Society, Art Clubsecretary, Choffin Career Ambassador, MahoningValley Youth Leadership, Academic Challenge alternate, Spanish Club,G.A.I.L., Senior advisory board member and a member of G.E.M.S.Doniece plans to attend Thiel College and study Biology.

Taylor GarlandTaylor Garland, daughter of John and Vicki Garland

of Dept. 943 A.M., graduated from McDonald HighSchool as class Valedictorian.In addition to being class Valedictorian, Taylor was

a member of The National Honor Society and the re-cipient of the Women With Bright Futures Award. Shewas active in school as cheerleader and a member ofthe cross country track team.

Taylor received the YSU Trustee Scholarshio and plans to attendYoungstown State University and study Earth Science.

Alexis Rae HertzAlexis Rae Hertz, daughter of Mary Jo Craig of

Dept. 4701 C-Crew, graduated from Poland SeminarySchool as class Valedictorian.In addition to being class Valedictorian, Alexis was

also President of Leadership, Vice President of theScience Club, and member of The National HonorsSociety.

Alexis will be attending Youngstown StateUniversity in the fall. She has received the Level 1 Trustee's Scholarshipand will be majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

Carlton WatsonCarlton Watson, son of Gina Watson of Dept. 4701

B-Crew and nephew of deceased member LarryWatson, graduated from Campbell High School.Carlton plans to enlist in the United States Army.

Ricky JohnsonRicky Johnson, son of Robin Johnson of Dept.1108

M.N., graduated from Lakeview High School.Ricky plans to enlist in the United States Army.

Chester E. Mitchell, Jr.Chester E. Mitchell, Jr., son of Leatha M. Williams-

Mitchell of Dept. 1118 A.M., graduated from LibertyHigh School.Chester plans to enlist in the United States Air Force

and study Computer Programming.

President’s Report continued from page 3

Graduates planning to serve in the United States Military Thank You.

Chastity Diane MooreChastity Diane Moore, daughter of Lisa Diane

Moore of Dept. 1002 M.N., graduated from Warren G.Harding High School and has won dance competitionsthroughout the United States. Chastity has earned herteachers dance license from New York State College.She has received the Rising Star Photogentic 1st PlaceAward in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Chastity plans to study dance at Youngstown StateUniversity.

Anthony J. DavisAnthony J. Davis, son of Gary S. Davis of Dept.

1147 A.M., graduated from Warren G. harding HighSchool.Anthony plans to enlist in the United States Navy and

study Clinical Psychology at Kent State University.

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Shop Chairman’sReport

By Tom Krolopp

SchedulesPlant 10 schedules have slowed down over the last few weeks but the

downturn is expected to be brief. Plant 47 has been steady right along and has even started the two lines

that were previously shut down.Plant 7 area has been experiencing some machinery downtime due to

electrical issues. They have slowly been getting behind on product butonce the bugs are worked out they should be able to catch up fairly quickly.

Plant 11 is still experiencing problems with tooling, scheduling, andlarge amounts of low volume part number orders requiring a lot of changeovers and short cycling. I got to the point that during the week of 8-1-11there were seven different part numbers that had to be flown to customersto avoid shutdowns. One part number was so short they had to have acharter plane on standby to fly parts out as soon as they could get them offthe press. This is very expensive and definitely increases costs for Warren,Ohio and is something we like to avoid if at all possible. As always,Warren knows how to deliver to the customer what the customer needs!

I know everyone has been working a lot of overtime to meet ourcustomer’s needs. I want to thank everyone for your hard work anddedication and to let you know we are working diligently to get morepeople hired. The volume of orders we are experiencing is great news andwe demand the company prepare Warren to meet the demand and not usethe heavy volumes as an excuse to locate work elsewhere. For this reason,it is so very important that we continue to meet our customers expectationsand for us to continue to be successful with additional hiring.

New HiresIn are continued effort for additional hiring of desperately needed

employees, I am pleased to announce that five new members were hired

Skilled Trades ReportBy

J.J. Scarmuzzi

Be Informed! Attend Your Membership Meetings.

into production on 8/1/11 Bringing a total of 34 new hires since November2010. Two of the new hires went to plant 10, two went to plant 11 and onewent to PC&L.Lets us give these newest members a warm welcome and show them the

safe and proper way to do their job so as to reduce the backlog of workplaguing us.

We continue to push for an additional 15 to 20 more production em-ployees as we are still shorthanded in all the plants. Discussions also con-tinue about hiring additional skilled trades. All the trades are in need ofadditional trade’s personnel now and, taking into account expected retire-ments over the next few years, that number will be even greater. Now isthe time to get trades hired to address our immediate need and prepare forthose who are planning to retire.

Congratulations to our four new Stationary Engineers that have beentransitioned to the Pipefitter Upgrader program. I have every confidencethat you will be as successful in your new trade as you were as StationaryEngineers. Thank you for all your hard work and taking on the BoilerHouse responsibilities when all the legacy operators retired or took thebuy-outs. Your hard work spoke volumes when we entered into discus-sions with management to have you placed into the upgrader program inanticipation of the Boiler House being vacated. Keep up the good work.

Investment in Warren, OhioThe company has been working on obtaining grants through the

Department of Energy to secure monies for projects in plants 7, 11,and 47. Plant 7 is looking at a new extruder and an underwater pelletizer.Plant 11 is looking at a new plating line.Plant 47 is looking at upgrading the hydraulic mold machines with new

electric machines if they can secure monies from the Department ofEnergy.

All these projects would be fantastic for the future of the Warren, OhioOperations.

Dates to RememberAugust 14...........................…Union MeetingAugust 14..........................… Last day to sign or cancel Bid to WorkAugust 20..........................… Stand-Up Ohio Rally in ColumbusSeptember 5.......................... Labor Day Holiday

Congratulations and Good Luck to the four Stationary Engineers fromthe, now closed, Boiler House. These four guys, Michael Hyland, ThomasDorff Jr., Brian Henrey and Gary Kovach were indentured into thePipefitter Upgrader Apprenticeship program on Monday, August 1, 2011.

They will be learning from and working along side a group of the finestPipefitters in the world who have much information and extensiveknowledge to pass along.

I would also like to thank the training coordinators, Rick Mercer andRick Biggs, and members of management for setting this program up andworking out all the details.

Now we need to convince the company to strengthen our other skilledtrades classifications by hiring or apprenticing.

In Solidarity,J.J.

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Recording Secretary’s ReportBy Stacie Franks

Membership MeetingSunday, July 17, 2011

President Karen Krolopp called the meeting to order. Karen asked the membership to please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Karen reminded everyone present to sign the official registration book.Reading of the Minutes of Membership Meeting held Sunday, June 12,2011.Motion: To accept the minutes as printed in the Union News. By: LorieShimko 2nd: Doug Tackett M/P

Executive BoardSunday, July 17, 2011

Item 1 – Packard Museum – N/AItem 2 – Trumbull County-We Are Ohio celebration party on July 25 atWaddell Park, Niles, Ohio - N/AItem 3 – Stand Up For Ohio Rally- August 20th, Ohio State fairgrounds-more info coming regarding buses – N/AItem 4 – Northeast Ohio Summit - N/AItem 5 – GM Lordstown open house- July 28th, 10am – 8 pm – N/A Item 6 – Trumbull County Police & Fire Retirees & Widows fundraiser -Motion: Make information available to the membership. By: Dave Hill 2nd:Pat Malone- M/PItem 7 – Dorsey family door collection – N/AItem 8 – Salute to 2011 Graduates – N/AItem 9 – Asbestos exposure screening – N/AItem 10 – Overview of IUE-CWA Conference and Convention (Writtenreport in August Union News) – N/AMotion: To accept the recommendations of the Executive Board By:J.J.Scarmuzzi 2nd: Elaine Valerio - M/P

Financial ReportVerbal Financial Report presented by Gary Tillman, Financial Secretary.Motion: To accept the Financial Report. By: Carla Daniel 2nd: Roger Cox-M/P

Committee ReportsChairman of the Shop Committee – Tom Krolopp:Tom announced that schedules are high in all plants, with August expectedto be the same.Tom announced that 12 more people were hired. Tom added that every plantstill needs additional people. Tom advised the membership to be cautious around the demolition areas.Tom discussed the new owners of the Delphi plant that was sold.Tom informed the membership that the first Monday in August begins thenew transfer period. Transfers submitted at that time will be good untilFebruary. Tom will be available after the meeting.

Equity CommitteeLorie Shimko and Gary Tillman.

Lorie thanked those that helped with the collection for the Dorsey familyand those that donated. Over $1477.00 was collected.Motion: To round this amount up to $1500.00. By: Lorie Shimko 2nd:Denise Welch - M/P

Veteran’s CommitteeTerry Valesky

Terry thanked the membership for donation of magazines. The collectionwas a great success.

Terry stated that anyone interested in purchasing American Flags or theState of Ohio Flags, please contact Terry.Motion: To accept the Committee Reports. By: Roger Cox 2nd:CarlaDaniel M/P

Unfinished BusinessDiscussed observers not permitted to attend negotiations.Discussed who will be present at negotiations.

New BusinessDiscussed new presses going in Plant 11.Discussed ventilation and windows to be installed.Discussed mandatory overtime in Plant 10.Discussed company stock piling before negotiations.Discussed Mississippi resolving issues and getting a 5 year contract.Reminder to make sure that you update Beneficiaries on Fidelity accounts.Discussed strike vote being taken at next months union meeting.Discussed Medical not being open 24 hours, like the Plant is.Discussed getting first aid kits in all Plants for employees.Discussed Web-Site.Good and WelfareRoll Call

Roll Call List of IUE-CWA Local 717Elected Officers, Elected Reps. & Appointees

Date of Roll Call:  July 17, 2011President: Karen Krolopp PVice-President: Debbie Ziots PShop Chairman: Tom Krolopp PSkilled Trades Chairman:

J.J. Scarmuzzi PFinancial Secretary:Gary Tillman PTreasurer: Dave Hill PRecording Secretary: Stacie Franks PFloor Guard: Doug Murphy PExecutive Board: Kim Alberini P

Mary Davis WPat Malone PEd Ringer PDoug Tackett PKevin Thomas PArt Tomlinson PHazel Watson PDenise Welch P

Trustees: Mike Yost ADan Heath ADonny Frank A

Benefit Administrator:Debbie Ziots **

Benefit Rep.: Kim Alberini **Health & Safety: Rick Caspary PAlt. H & S Colleen Marquette PErgonomics: Rick Caspary **Alt. Ergo. Colleen Marquette **Trainer: Rick Mercer A

EAP: Lorie Shimko PAlt. EAP Tom Marciano PHRD: Ted Karapetsas PCommitteeman-Dist.1:

Hazel Watson **Alternate A/B Bob Pirigyi PAlternate C/D Jay Williams ACommitteeman-Dist 2:

Kevin Thomas **Alternate Gary Tillman **Alternate-Dist.3: Brian Lutz ACommitteeman-Dist.4:

Ron Bagaglia PAlternate Richie Coleman PElection Committee:

Julianne Mazarek S/LDreama Oates AKim Swain P

Education Committee:Carla Daniel P

Women’s Committee:Stacie Franks **

Political Action: Roger Cox PSocial Action:Veteran’s Committee:

Terry Valesky PConstitution: Mike O’Donnell A

Lord’s PrayerDedicated to the Families of: Hugh Floyd, Dreama Oates, Molly Wilkes,Bonnie Bader, Jerry Shaffer, Andy Reeves, Jimmy Masluk, DonnaIsenberg, Debbie Fullwiler, Shelly Bellamo, Eric Coles, Cheryl Peters,Julianne Mazarek, all service men and women fighting to protect ourfreedom. All our union brothers and sisters across the country fighting toprotect the rights of working men and women.Motion: To adjourn. By: Doug Murphy 2nd: Pat Malone M/P

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Benefit AdministratorReport

By Debbie Ziots

When updating your Dependent Eligibility for Benefits or Life Insur-ance, please contact the DELPHI BENEFIT CENTER at: 1-888-587-9648 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or visit the website atbenefits.delphi.com. To access the Delphi Benefits website you will need toenter:

YOUR DELPHI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(DIN) Employee ID Number

YOUR FIRST TIME USER PASSWORD, which is the first fourletters of your last name and last four digits of your social security number.NOTE: you will be prompted to change your password after your initiallog in. Be sure to choose a password that is both secure and easy for you toremember.

KEEP IN MIND that the website will be available year-round withenhanced employee self-service features. You can view and change yourelections, find information about your benefits and process life events. Also,customer representatives will be available to assist you via phone with anyof your Delphi Benefit needs.

DELPHI BENEFIT CENTER(Towers Watson)1-888-587-9648

benefits.delphi.com

BENEFICARY UPDATE FOR YOURPERSONAL SAVINGS PLAN (PSP) 401(K)

The Personal Savings Plan (PSP) was created to assist you inaccumulating savings towards your retirement. The PSP offers a variety ofinvestment options, and includes company contributions for eligibleemployees.

You are eligible to enroll on the PSP upon attaining seniority, and canreceive company contributions after six months of employment if eligible.You are able to access your account 24 hours a day via the Fidelity website

to change your investment elections or deferral amounts among otherthings.You are solely responsible for the selection of your investment options

and should monitor your account on a regular basis.yourdelphibenefits.com or 401k.com

1-877-389-2374

(PBGC)PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION

Effective July 31, 2009, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation(PBGC) involuntarily terminated the Delphi Hourly-Rate EmployeesPension Plan (the Plan).

On August 10, 2009 the PBGC became the Trustee of the Plan andbecame responsible for all Plan administration and payment of benefits.

Any hourly employee eligible for the Plan, with at least 3 years ofcredited service as of July 31, 2009, has a vested benefit payable by thePBGC.

PBGC1-800-400-7242

http://www.pbgc.gov/

SICKNESS & ACCIDENT and EXTENDEDDISABILITY BENEFITS

At no cost to you, Delphi offers a disability plan that provides you withincome replacement in the event you become unable to work due to asickness or injury. You are eligible for disability benefits on the dayimmediately following the date you acquire one year of seniority, providedyou are actively at work on that day. If you are not actively at work on thatdate, coverage is effective on the date you return to work.

Weekly Sickness & Accident (S&A) Benefits may be payable for aperiod of up to 52 weeks, depending on your seniority date and yourbenefit code. If you are eligible, monthly Extended Disability (EDB)Benefits may be payable beyond the S&A period.

To receive disability benefits, you must be wholly and continuouslydisabled as a result of an injury or sickness so as to be prevented fromperforming any and every duty of your occupation. Also, you must be underthe care and treatment of a physician legally licensed to practice medicinewho certifies to your disability.Benefit amounts are based on your base hourly wage.

TO FILE A CLAIM FOR DISABILITY, CONTACT: SEDGWICK, CMS AT 1-877-933-5744

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Phone DirectoryUnion:Union Hall…………………………………………..............330-392-1591

President…………………..................................………..ext. 225Benefits Administrator……................................…..……ext. 224Shop Chairman…………...................................………...ext. 228HRD……………….................................………………..ext. 227Bookkeeper………………..................................………..ext. 222

Benefit Representative Recorder….................................….330-373-3319Employee Assistance Program…................................………330-373-3500Health & Safety Representative…...............................………330-373-7880Ergonomics………………………...........................………..330-373-7880Delphi:Labor Relations………..........................……………………330-373-3428Hourly Personnel…………...........................……………….330-373-3419FMLA …………………........................……………………330-373-3421FMLA Report-off………......................……………………330-373-3400FMLA Application………............................................…….330-373-3421Leave of Absence…………............................………………330-373-3421Payroll………………………..........................……………330-373-3564

Medical……………..........................……………………..330-373-3405Security………………........................…...……………….330-373-2790Delphi - Sedgwick Sick Leave………..................………1-877-933-5744Delphi/Sedgwick Extended Disability…….........……….1-877-933-5744Delphi Health and Life Insurance……….......……….…..1-888-587-9648Central Report-Off Phone number......................................1-866-577-8457Unemployment/SUB:Telephone Reg. for Ohio UC Benefits…..........................1-877-644-6562

http://unemployment.ohio.gov(CISCO code for all Delphi Packard employees…25952)

SUB…………………………....................………………1-248-813-1782Fidelity:PSP Account Information (Delphi)…..........................…….1-877-389-2374www.yourdelphibenefits.com

Central Report-Off Number… 1-866-577-8457**Listen to the recorded message after the tone start your:

Full NameDepartment NumberShiftDate & Time Of Report-OffReason for absence or tardiness

Health & Safety Report

ByRick Caspary

Hello Brothers and Sisters,The issue of driver and pedestrian safety is very important and one that

affects each and every one of us. It is very congested in the plants with alot of material being moved about and I urge everyone to take their time anduse good judgment to be safe.

I want to remind everyone to pay special attention where you arewalking and where moving equipment is in relation to you. Do not assumethe driver on a piece of rolling stock sees you even if you are in designatedwalk areas. Take extra caution to use the mirrors at crossing areas andmake every attempt to make eye contact with the driver. Remember thatdrivers are not only concentrating on where they are driving but also onthe load they are transporting. It would only take one second for them to bedistracted by their load for an accident to happen... they need allpedestrians to keep a safe distance.

Some areas are more dangerous for pedestrians, which is why it is bestto remain in the pedestrian walkways and away from the dock areas. Intersections are also very dangerous. Pedestrians and drivers need to be alert

of their surroundings when approaching an intersection. Ask yourself if thereis a pole or a piece of equipment that could block your view of oncomingtraffic or walkers. This is where everyone needs to be very alert.Serious incidents can occur when pedestrians take a shortcut through an

area where foot traffic is not only unexpected, but not permitted. This isespecially true of the docks and storage areas. Work being done in theseareas are being performed with heavy machinery and the drivers areconcentrating on safely moving the loads about areas that are much smallerthan in years past making these areas much more congested and dangerous.Pedestrians are to obey the safety signs and avoid these areas at all times.

Finally, many accidents are possible at the end of a shift as well. Thisis when there is an increase in both foot and machinery traffic as everyonehurries to finish their work, get to the clock area or get to their department.Take your time and concentrate on your safety.

Let’s resolve to be safe…drive safely…walk safely. Arrive home alive.In Solidarity, Rick Caspary

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Employee AssistanceReport

By Lorie Shimko, EAP

Childcare: Learning To Say GoodbyeWalking out on a wailing child left in the care of a babysitter, teacher,

child care worker or even a relative can cause high anxiety – for you aswell as your child.

Children go through several predictable phases of separation anxiety,although some temperamentally find it harder to say good-bye, says NewYork child care expert Nancy Balaban, Ed.D. Generally, however,somewhere between 7 and 10 months, most children will raise a fuss if youleave them, even if it’s to go into another room. “At this age, it’s very clearto them that you are somebody special and they’re going to put up a fusswhen you leave them,” Dr. Balaban says.

Most babies get over their anxiety in time, only to have it recursomewhere between 14 months and 2 ½ years. “These kids feel it evenmore intensely,” says Dr. Balaban. “They know how vulnerable they are,and how much they need you.”

It’s important to acknowledge their feeling – “I know you feel sadbecause Mommy is leaving” and give them a little extra TLC, says Dr.Balaban. “Never reject them or shove them away if they get clingy, ratherattempt to make a graceful exit, smiling after a hug and a kiss. It iscommon for the parent to feel some separation anxiety also; however, trynot to communicate that to you child (one tearful person per parting sceneis enough).

Ellen Galinsky, of the Families and Work Institute in New York Citycautions, “never, never sneak out, it might work the first time, but you payfor it the second and third because you’re not trusted.” Galinskyrecommends that you leave something of yours with the child “like asymbolic gesture of your return – a transitional object that allows the childto keep “home” with him until you return.”

Working parents are a reality today, especially with the growingnumber of single parents. Leaving a child with a caregiver should be givena lot of thought and learning to say good-bye should also be taken intoconsideration.NOTE: The Employee Assistance Program is a negotiated benefit to assistemployees and their families who may be experiencing personal problems.If you need assistance please contact Lorie Shimko (330) 373-3500.

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