[meford4u]

P-51,Nov 28 2005, 03: Wrote:

meford4u,Nov 27 2005, 08:39 PM Wrote:Um, that is changing.  And we don't get paid 95% of our wages to sit at home with a layoff.  We receive UI benefits just like everyone else and at this point in time a top up to 80% of our wages.  In January, that is changing to 65% of our wages.
I don't know where you get your info. from, but it is wrong.  The only plant in the Ford system to receive the extra 15% top up was Oakville, and that was negotiated with the last contract only because of the plant closure at the truck plant.
Are you discussing the American plan?
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Yes, I'm referring to the UAW plan. I wasn't aware the CAW plan was different.

Regardless, any company "topping up" of UIC benefits is rediculous. And as you can see, it will be ending.

I'm actually happy to hear that the CAW has conceeded this, as it's a step in the right direction that they might survive.
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It's not that they conceded this, we never had it. It was negotiated for Ford Oakville with the closing of the truck plant and the move to 3 shifts at the van plant. I think the dangling of some $$$$$ by the government had something to do with it.