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In response to some members' concerns regarding the Company's new Mask Mandate policy your Union had a conversation with our Staff Representative and Legal Council for the Local. We have been assured that the request by the company is legal under the A.D.A and we have bargained to reach an agreement with the company on the Mandate.
A medical exemption must state:
1) A statement from a doctor that you cannot wear a mask 2) The medical reason you cannot wear a mask ( the specific medical condition does not have to be listed but the impediment to your well being must be stated i.e. restricted breathing) 3) If you are able to wear a face shield as a substitute for a mask
The new policy will be in effect for all Bargaining Unit and salaried employees of Strattec. All employees must wear a mask (or face shield if given a medical exemption) if they are within 6 feet of another person. If employees are working alone or in an office, face coverings will only be required when another person enters the area or if they leave their area.
1. The policy will be effective Monday November 2nd instead of Monday October 26th. This will give those members who need to obtain a medical exemption sufficient time to get it.
2. You should be able to get an exemption if you have a pre-existing condition at no cost by calling your doctor. If for any reason you are asked to pay for a note and/or forced to have a visit and you have a pre-existing condition, report your issue to HR and the Union for help resolving the issue prior to agreeing to pay the medical expense.
3. If you cannot wear a mask due to a certified medical condition you must also certify if you can or cannot wear a face shield. If you are able to wear a face shield the company will provide you with one as they do with cloth masks.
The Union shares the company's concern with the increased cases of COVID in Wisconsin and reminds everyone that we need to do our part to keep ourselves and others safe during this pandemic. We will continue to work jointly with the company to update policies fairly to our members that help ensure everyone stays as safe and healthy as possible. If you have other concerns please feel free to reach out to a Steward or Bargaining Committee Member.
Annual Enrollment for 2021 begins at 7:00 am October 19, 2020 and closes at 8:00 pm on October 30, 2020. Annual Enrollment is your once a year opportunity to review, enroll or make changes to your medical, dental, vision and life and disability benefits. Also, add or drop coverage for eligible dependents as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Benefit elections or changes made during Annual Enrollment are effective January 1,2021.
Annual Enrollment for 2021 begins at 7:00 am October 19, 2020 and closes at 8:00 pm on October 30, 2020. Annual Enrollment is your once a year opportunity to review, enroll or make changes to your medical, dental, vision and life and disability benefits. Also, add or drop coverage for eligible dependents as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Benefit elections or changes made during Annual Enrollment are effective January 1,2021.
This is a passive enrollment which means if you elect not to reenroll everything will remain the same.
Although, if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) you will need to reenroll to maintain those. Do NOT forget to reenroll for these benefits especially the (HSA) so you do not lose the company contribution.
Also, you will need to log in and re-confirm spousal surcharge. If you do not it will default to charging you an additional $271 per month.
We will have the Union Hall open on the following dates for those that would like assistance.
Wednesday 10/21/2020
Thursday 10/22/2020
Friday 10/23/2020
Tuesday 10/27/2020
Wednesday 10/28/2020
Friday 10/30/2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic issues, we will be handling assistance different this year. Face masks will be mandatory, and you will have to sign up for a scheduled appointment time. Please sign up on the accompanied signup sheets and time slots. We will be restricting the Hall to two members at a time. Please do not enter the Hall until your time begins and the last member exits. If there are conflicts with scheduling times, please contact Barry Mckinley or Rick Heiman and we will try and work something out.
Time slots are tight, and your cooperation will be appreciated to get things finished in your allotted time frame.
Please bring the following as may be needed.
Past enrollment Log in Username
Past enrollment log in Passwords
Beneficiary Information
Names, Phone Numbers, Address, Social Security number.
Adding new dependents
Names, Phone Numbers, Address, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate or adoption papers, Marriage license.
