Oct. 6, 2011 online at www.uawlocal2250.com
From Chairman Mike Bullock: Today's message from the Plant Manager was something this membership has known for 2 weeks so I didn't see a need personally for me to get on the TV to tell you what you already know. You're smarter than that.
MORE 2ND SHIFT NEWS
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for shift preferences and Par. 63b transfers. As of today this is the date to hold days in the following departments. This date could change if any employees rescind or apply for a shift preference. This date could also change when and if we get any extended area hire transfers who may want to stay on days and their seniority date is better than this date:
Chassis - it takes 2/09/2000 to hold days
Trim - it takes 8-30-1999 with last 4 of 5000 to hold days
Material - it takes 4/22/1985 with last 4 SSN of 9800 to hold days
Body - it takes 4/22/85 with last 4 SSN of 2200 to hold days
Paint - see the Business Manager
These dates are all tentative, and could change up or down.
Reminder: The ratification vote on the tentative local agreement is today. Polls will be open from 4 am to 7 pm. Informational meetings will be held at 1:15pm, 3pm, and 15 minutes after the longest line time.
From the benefits department: Employees will not be able to put the $5000 signing bonus in their PSP accounts.
New incentives are out for GM products. Extended cab and crew cab Silverado and Sierra pickups now have a total of $6505 in cash back for 2011 models (regular cabs are $6005). Here is a pricing example on a tuck in inventory at Cox & Cohea here in Wentzville: Silverado Crew Cab LT – 5.3 V8; 6-speed auto; 2wd; power seat, windows, door locks w/remote keyless entry; leather wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls; dual zone auto a/c; e-z lift locking tailgate; aluminum wheels; cruise & tilt; dual power heated osrv mirrors; uplevel split bench seats w/lumbar & locking storage; stabilitrak; xm radio with cd, usb port and 3 months free; bluetooth for phone; locking rear differential; trailering package; Onstar w/6 months free; side impact and head curtain airbags. This truck stickers at $34,125 and can be yours for $25,731.
GM released more details about the Chevrolet Colorado, which is launching this week in Thailand. Here are some of the highlights (actual production version pictured below):
o The 2.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine is rated at 180 horsepower and 346 lb.-ft. of torque with an available six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.5-liter turbo diesel engine is rated at 150 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque.
o In a first for a Chevrolet pickup truck, the Colorado offers LED-illuminated tail lamps on high-level models.
o Segment-leading front- and second-row shoulder room, headroom and seat height.
o The use of LED backlighting in the instrument cluster and HVAC controls in Chevrolet’s trademark “Ice Blue” illumination.
o The regular cab has 16 storage locations, while the extended cab has 19 and the crew cab has 30.
o Seats feature flat-woven cloth fabric or optional leather on high-end models with matching instrument panel inserts. They carry sculpted edges and have dual-density foam construction. A front vinyl bench seat is available on base models.
o Convenience features like auxiliary power, auxiliary plugs and USB connectivity are standard across the range.
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