LOCAL 974 NEWS

AUGUST 2008

 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASURER’S REPORT

 

BY

 

JOHN R. SHALLENBERGER

 

 

RECAPITULATION AS OF MAY 31, 2008

 

            Income                                                                                    $ 319,168.51

 

            Expenditures                                                                            335,708.09

 

Excess of Expense Over Income $     (16,539.58)

 

 

Regular dues received on:       6,083

Bonus Dues received on:                5

Initiation fees received on:          185

                                   

 

PER CAPITA TAXES:

 

International Union UAW                                                                         $   146,805.91

 

CAP Council                                                                                                       9,459.61

 

CAT Council                                                                                                       6,995.58

 

Retirees Dues PCT                                                                                              400.40

 

Ag Council                                                                                                             240.24

 

Council of West Central Illinois                                                                           184.00    

 

IPS Council Pooled Arb Fund                                                                               16.52                   

 

 

            TOTAL                                                                            $    164,102.26

 

 

 

RECAPITULATION AS OF JUNE 30, 2008

 

            Income                                                                                    $ 311,687.67

 

            Expenditures                                                                            335,689.18

 

Excess of Expense Over Income $  (24,001.51)

 

 

Regular dues received on:       6,432

Bonus Dues received on:                

Initiation fees received on:          144

 

 

PER CAPITA TAXES:

 

International Union UAW                                                                         $   146,700.13

 

CAP Council                                                                                                       9,454.15

 

CAT Council                                                                                                       6,992.34

 

Retirees Dues PCT                                                                                              501.80

 

Ag Council                                                                                                             238.64

 

Labor Council of West Central IL                                                                        184.00   

 

IPS Council Pooled Arb Fund                                                                              16.38  

    

 

            TOTAL                                                                            $    164,087.44

 

 

 

NEW HIRES UNION DUES

 

            Since January 2008 there have been several problems with the company not deducting union dues once a new member signs the check off card.  This was happening month after month, and now we have several new hires who owe union dues for several months back.   We are in the process of sending letters to those members. This is happening at all Illinois locals, not just at Local 974.  This is not the fault of the member or the Union; all the blame goes right back on the company for failing to fulfill their obligation.  We have been informed that this was a computer error due to the new programming.

 

            UAW Local 974 has filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the company.  Caterpillar unilaterally changed its past practice of making extra deductions to bring employees dues obligations current and refunding deductions improperly made.

 

            The hearing was set for July 14, 2008, but is being postponed to a later date while the National Labor Relations Board investigates similar charges from Locals 145, 751 and 2096.  The National Labor Relation Board will hear all charges in the same time frame if the charges from the other Locals are turned into complaints also.  We will keep you updated.

 

COLLECTING UNION DUES

 

            It is the duty of the Financial Secretary to notify the member to pay his/her dues.  Once notified the member has (30) thirty days to pay their dues.  If you notice your union dues not being deducted, please call the Union Hall so we can work with you on this issue.

 

SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA (Gurnee, IL)

 

            We have tickets on consignment at the dues office for sale at $26.00 each, adult or child (children under the age of 2 years is free).  The tickets are only good for the last 2 week ends in August:  August 23rd & 24th and August 30th & 31st.

 

 

V-CAP CHECK OFF

 

Remember you can sign up to get V-CAP check off deducted right out of your check.  As little as $2.00 a month gets you a chance for your name to be put in the drawing.  The next drawing will be on October 4, 2008 for another cash prize of $15,000 or a 2008 Custom Harley Super Glide.  If you’re not on V-CAP check off, drop by the hall and sign up or have your steward or committeeman bring you a card to sign.  Last year’s winner of $15,000 was Lloyd Schoen, a retiree out of Local 180 in Case New Holland.

 

 

PLEASE CONTACT DUES OFFICE

 

If you are going out on Medical leave, Worker’s Compensation, Family Leave, on Military Duty or if you are Retiring or have quit the company, please contact the Dues Office with your last day worked and also your return to work date.  We no longer receive this information from the Company and this will be of great assistance to the Local.  It will also help keep records for you if needed.

 

SOLDIERS BIBLE

 

Bill Brandon, a brother from Local 2488, has pocket-sized Bibles for members that have served or are still active.  Feel free to contact me and drop by and pick up your copy.  These bibles were donated, but we are asking for a freewill donation to help maintain an adequate supply for the membership.

 

SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

 

As always, please keep all the service men and women in your thoughts and prayers.  We have several of our membership that have been activated and/or have family who has been called to active duty.

 

 

 

Text Box: “There is a direct relationship between the bread box and the ballot box. What the Union fights for and wins at the bargaining table can be taken away in the legislative halls” Walter Reuther Sincerely,                                                                        

 

 

John R. Shallenberger

Financial Secretary - Treasurer

 

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