LMP Update #2

While negotiations of a Layoff Minimization Plan are ongoing, we have submitted our Layoff Minimization Plan to the Company. Unfortunately, the Company has chosen to implement their LMP without a Union agreement in place. The Company has stated business conditions have brought them to this decision. We will continue to keep lines of communication open with Management to discuss the LMP and other issues.

The Company has elected to send letters via department management to inform Employees of layoffs beginning April 19th. Employees who are affected by a layoff should apply for unemployment per the packet which will be given to you by Human Resources. If you have any issues with filing for state unemployment please reach out to the Union Hall for assistance.

Furthermore,  in the Company's FAQ's it states:

How much is Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (“SUB”) pay?
SUB pay is based upon a percentage of your hourly rate times 40 hours, offset by state unemployment compensation (“UC”), which includes any Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), Trade Adjustment Allowance and any Excess Other Compensation. The percentage and duration of SUB pay depends upon your length of continuous service. Refer to the attached SUB matrix (Reference: Article Eight, Section B.2a contains information concerning the amount and duration of benefits).

We are NOT in agreement with this answer. The way Local Union and International Leadership translates the language, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation is federal money and should NOT offset our sub-pay. This should not be classified as state unemployment.

Our solidarity now is more important than ever. Together we will get through this.

In Solidarity,
Pete Trinidad Sr. 
USW Local 6787 President