Abitec  Update
		
	   
		
	  1-3-13
		A Ratification Informational Meeting and Vote was held on 1-3-13 at the 
		UAW Local 95 Hall.  The Vote Result was 100% 
		yes to ratify.  We first would like to thank our members who 
		attended the meeting and voted.  We appreciated their support 
		during the Contract Negotiations.
		We also would like to thank Intl. Serving Rep. Tony Rainey and Local 95 
		Vice President Dave Vaughn for their leadership in helping us obtain a 
		new contract.
		Thanks to all.
		Your Bargaining Committee, Walt, Bill and Erik 
		
	  12-18-12
		A tentative agreement was reached on Mon., December 17th.
		There will be notification posted at the Plant for our Ratification 
		Meeting and Vote for Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Union Hall.  
		Unit #15 members will be able to stop at the Hall between 9 a.m. and 7 
		p.m. to pick up their contract information, discuss with the Bargaining 
		Committee any questions they may have and place their Vote for the 
		ratification.
		The Committee thanks the membership for their patience and support and 
		wishes their membership a Happy Holiday.
		Walt, Bill and Erik
		
	  
		11-27-12
		Making progress.  Will back at the table with management on Mon., 
		Dec. 17th. 
		Thanks for your patience and support.
		Your Committee,
		Walt, Bill and Erik
		
	  11-19-12
		We will be returning to the bargaining table on Tuesday, November 27th. 
		
		We hope we will have something to report back to our membership with 
		after the next meeting.
		We wish our membership a happy thanksgiving and to our deer hunters, a 
		bountiful and safe hunt.
		Your Bargaining Committee
		
	  11-9-12
		We have begun our Contract Negotiations.  We met with 
		the Company on Wednesday, November 7th and Thursday, November 8th.  
		We have nothing to report at this point, but will keep you updated on 
		our progress as we proceed.  
		
		We thank our membership for their patience and support.    
		
		In Solidarity,
		Your Bargaining Committee