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HR1256 has been signed into law... WITHOUT our
Credit for Unused Sick Leave provision.
Has everyone wrote Senators Bunning and McConnell pertaining to S831? This bill will allow National Guard soldiers to retire earlier than age 60 (90 days for every 90 days served in support of contingency operations). If you haven't, NOW IS THE TIME. To view the status of the bill, click here.
Work Leader Rank Inversion policy rescinded
and replaced with new. Basically, technicians on the floor can
now military outrank their WL, however, the
employee not outranking the supervisor has not changed.
Click here to view the memorandum.
If you see a military position that you want to apply for, go ahead and apply. As long as you don't outrank your boss, your in business.
If you are a Kentucky National Guard Dual Status or Non-Dual Status employee, WE WANT YOU IN OUR RANKS! Take the time to download the forms package by clicking on this link, print it out, fill in the blanks and follow the insructions to mail it to the Union office. We will even reimburse you for your postage upon request. We thank you.
The 2009 RECRUITING DRIVE is in full swing and will end 15 Jun 09. I've had some technicians ask where to get the forms to sign up. Click here and a forms package will open that can be printed out. Follow the instructions and get the form to the Chapters mailing address. Make sure you include who your recruiter was so that we may reward them appropriately like the National Office and the Chapter did with Mr. Simmons.
Need to know how much will come out of your pay if you sign up as a dues paying member? Click here to view a chart that will
ballpark your bi-weekly dues. To find the exact amount, multiply your monthly gross by .007 and you have the amount. If you itemize
your taxes, union dues are deductible.
We visited the FMS-1 and FMS-6 shops recently. One shop was typical while the other was very open and receptive of the Union, our focus and need for increased membership. Employee's should be made aware that efforts are constantly in motion to keep your labor reps away from your work sites. It shouldn't be too evident why this is ongoing. Not only in Kentucky, but nationwide, management continues to exericse management rights to keep union officials at bay and away from non Union members. There are many reasons that management attempts to limit employee exposure to Unions and the biggest one that comes to mind, is the fact that in the absence of a Union official, management can free lance his base of employees, while violating the essence of our Collective Bargaining Agreement, and other laws, rules or regulations. Employees who are not given access to their Unions are not afforded the opportunity for appropriate representation against unfair acts or activities by management.
Employees are highly encouraged to come forth to a Union official if they suspect anti-Union sentiment by any member of management.
Employees should phone the Union office (502-624-2945) or email the Union President to report this activity and/or convey other concerns.
HOT Legislative Items for 2009
* National Guard and Reserve Retired Pay Equity Act of 2009 (S831)
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