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Click the link below to view the December 2020 edition of the Transmitter UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CANCELLED Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2020 MEETING IS CANCELLED
Read more >>> TOYS-For-TOTS Toys for Tots has been part of our holiday event for several years, and we will continue with this partnership with the 4th Marine Division Toys for Tots. We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in the lobby at Local 863 Union Hall the first 2-weeks of December: December 1, 2020 thru December 11, 2020. Even though many community events have changed this year, we feel it’s important to continue doing the things we can to make a difference and make the world a little brighter in these challenging times. The Women's Committee would like to Thank You in advance for your participation.
Read more >>> UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION TOTAL: $2,866.04 The UAW Local 863 Community Services Committee conducted the UAW Annual Holiday Gate Collection on November 19, 2020 at the Sharonville Unit. The money collected totaled: $2,866.04 Food pantries feed more families during the holiday seasons. Your monetary donations will help those less fortunate enjoy a bountiful holiday meal. Thank you for your generosity again this year! We greatly appreciate your involvement in our Community Service Programs. Because of you, these programs are possible. slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>The Transmitter - October 2020 edition online IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION Thank you in advance for your generosity, support and participation. November 2 & 4, 2020 thru November 13, 2020 Miranda’s Closet is a material assistance program that provides gently used maternity clothes and baby related items. Please donate any of the following Baby items: Please donate any of the following new or gently-used Baby items: Strollers - Pack-n-Play - High-Chairs - Car Seats (no older than 6-years) This is another opportunity where our Membership can reach out and touch someone’s life in a caring way. The Women’s Committee would like to thank you in advance for your help. Read more >>>ADOPT A HOLIDAY CHILD PROGRAM Please turn in your Adopt A Child gifts on the following dates: December 7th thru December 11th. All gifts are due no later than Friday, December 11, 2020. For some families this is a wonderful time of year, but there are many needy, working-class families who are making choices about expenses such as rent, heat, food and medical whose children could enjoy a brighter Holiday with your help. If at all possible, let’s help make a child smile during the Holidays? In order to adopt a child, please follow the procedure outlined below: We thank you in advance for your kind generosity, support and participation.
Read more >>> In Honor of our Veterans - Veterans Day UAW LOCAL 863 >Ford Motor Company - Sharonville Unit - Time: 11:11am >Local 863 Union Headquarters - Time: 11:35am “If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.” The ceremony is open to the public, everyone is welcome to attend. PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - discount tickets Discount Tickets: $12.00 per ticket (Tickets do not include parking) Make check payable to UAW Local 863 Tickets are available for purchase at: UAW Local 863 Union Hall 8:00am~4:30pm (see Bryanna) NEW THIS YEAR – Reservations required for all visitors! Guests must register for their date-of-visit for every ticket purchased. Since visitor capacity is limited each day, we recommend to register for your visit as soon as possible. The Zoo cannot guarantee availability for any date during Festival of Lights, reservations are first-come, first-serve. Read more >>>UAW EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
THE AVAILABLE WORKSHOP SERIES FOR THE AUTUMN 2020 SESSION ARE: UAW Fundamentals – Series Runs 9/15/2020 thru 9/28/2020 Call Bryanna, (513) 563-1252, at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters Once registration closes, the Autumn Session’s participants will be emailed important information needed to complete their course series, and information on how to log-in. Participants will log-in to the TalentLMS website/app on their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Courses can be taken at the members’ own pace and on their own time, within the 14-day window. ? Each workshop should take no more than 90-minutes, but some are much shorter. It is important to note that Members do not need to complete the workshops in one (1) continuous session. They can stop at any point in the class and come back later to pickup right where they left off.
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UAW-FORD LOCAL 863 - IMPORTANT ELECTION BULLETIN ELECTION RESULTS Alternate District Committee – three (3) elected Skilled Trades Alternate – one (1) elected The Election was held on August 18, 2020. Read more >>>8th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Date(s): September 28, 2020 thru October 9, 2020 We are asking for clean, gently used or new coats in any and all sizes: Infants, Toddlers, Kids & Adults!!! Your donated coats can be dropped off on September 28, thru October 9, 2020 at the following locations: The most needed coats are Toddler’s coats and Children’s coats. Read more >>> Local 863 RETIREE CHAPTER MEETINGS are CANCELLED until March of 2021 UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 AGENDA
Read more >>> Attention: LOCAL 863 MEMBERSHIP Local 863 has Facemasks (with UAW Local 863 logo) for sale at Local 863 Union Headquarters. For purchases – please see Bryanna at the Local Union Headquarters (Monday thru Friday) Cash or Checks will be accepted. Make checks payable to UAW Local 863 These masks do not comply with Ford standards to wear into the Plant. Read more >>> UAW-FORD LOCAL 863 IMPORTANT ELECTION BULLETIN There will be an Election held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 5:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Sharonville Plant in the Alcove Room. Listed below are the Candidates with the number and letter as they will appear on ballot. Alternate District Committee – three (3) to be elected Skilled Trades Alternate – one (1) to be elected All ACTIVE Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room), on August 18, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. UAW-Ford members who are on medical will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room) on August 18, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. UAW-Ford members who are on laid-off will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room) on August 18, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. Members who are terminated and have an active-grievance in the system may vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters on August 18, 2020 from 7:00am to 4:30pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on August 18, 2020. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before Election Day, August 18, 2020, and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Absentee Ballots must be returned to UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 prior to the start of the election on August 18, 2020. If you are (a) turned away at the Sharonville Plant Gate due to failing survey, or (b) off work due to coronavirus symptoms, or (c) off work under the CARES ACT: YOU CAN STILL VOTE in this election on August 18, 2020 by calling the Election Committee Chair Jessica Carpenter at (513) 806-9705 between 7:00am and 4:30pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. If necessary, a Run-off Election will be held on August 25, 2020, same time frame(s) as mentioned above. Absentee Ballots will be available, as soon as possible, if Member will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on the run-off election date. In the event of a tie vote – the winner will be determined by a coin toss. All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>Back 2 School Supplies Drive Please donate basic school supplies to help grades Pre-K-12th students with needs. Donated items can be dropped off in the Sharonville Plant Union Thank you in advance for your participation! Read more >>>UAW-FORD LOCAL 863 There will be an Election held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 5:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Sharonville Plant in the Alcove Room, to elect the following positions: All ACTIVE Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit, both Skilled and Non-Skilled, who are in good standing with one-year seniority are nominated as a Candidate to the respective offices and positions, per the UAW Constitution and Local 863 Bylaws. Candidate Acceptance Forms are available at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. A Candidate Acceptance Form must be submitted in person, photo identification required, to UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, at 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio on any of the following date(s): The Election Committee will use a lottery draw to determine each candidate’s position on the ballot. The lottery draw will be held on July 24, 2020 at 3:30pm at UAW Local 863 Union Hall. All Members are welcome to be present for the drawing. Read more >>> The RESULTS of the RUN-OFF ELECTION held on June 9, 2020. Local 863 will hold a run off election on June 9,2020 for the office of President. Election Results from the June 2,2020 Election. UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020
Read more >>> Voting for members not working due to COVID 19 restrictions. The list of Candidates for the General Election of UAW Local 863. Local 863 will begin accepting Candidate Acceptance forms again. Candidate Acceptance Period Delayed A PDF version of the letter being mailed to all members is available to download below. Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 CFM UNIT - IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE UAW Local 863 CFM Unit will be electing (1) Bargaining Chair; and (2) Union Stewards (part-time) (one per afternoon-shift and one per midnight-shift) on the above-mentioned dates and times. All Members of UAW Local 863 CFM Unit in good standing with one-year seniority are nominated as a Candidate and are eligible to run for the following positions: All Members of UAW Local 863 CFM Unit in good standing with one-year seniority are nominated as a Candidate and are eligible to run for the following UAW Local 863 Executive Board positions only: Candidate Acceptance Forms are available at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. A Candidate Acceptance Form must be submitted in person, photo identification required, on any of the following dates: March 13, March 16, March 17, March 18, March 19, March 20, March 23, March 24, March 25, from 8:00am to 4:30pm; and March 26 from 8:00am to 12:00pm noon to the UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, at 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. Each member who submits a Candidate Acceptance Form will be given a receipt at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters. The Election Committee will use a lottery draw to determine each candidate’s position on the ballot. The lottery draw will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 3:30pm at UAW Local 863 Union Hall. All Members are welcome to be present for the drawing. CFM ACTIVE Members will vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, on May 5, 2020 CFM – Members who are laid off will vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, on May 5, 2020 from 7:00am to 4:30pm. CFM - Members who are on medical will vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, on May 5, 2020 from 7:00am to 4:30pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. CFM- Members who are terminated and have an active-grievance in the system may vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters on May 5, 2020 from 7:00am to 4:30pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on May 5, 2020. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before Election Day, May 5, 2020, and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Absentee Ballots must be returned to UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241, prior to the start of the election on May 5, 2020. If necessary, a Run-off Election will be held on May 12, 2020, same time frame(s) as mentioned above. The Run-off Election will be conducted by the Election Committee and voting will be by paper-ballot, as per Membership approval on March 1, 2020. Absentee Ballots will be available, as soon as possible, if Member will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on the run-off election date. Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote. slg/opeiu98 UAW LOCAL 863 NURSE UNIT - IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE UAW Local 863 Nurse Unit will be electing a Bargaining Chair on the above-mentioned date and times. All Members of the Local 863 Nurse Unit in good standing with one-year seniority are nominated as a Candidate and are eligible to run for the following position: Nurse Unit Bargaining Chair. All Members of UAW Local 863 Nurse Unit in good standing with one-year seniority are nominated as a Candidate, and are eligible to run for the following UAW Local 863 Executive Board positions only: UAW Local 863 Retirees will vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio from 7:00am to 4:30pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. A photo identification is required to vote. All UAW-Ford Local 863 Retirees are nominated as a Candidate and are eligible to run for the following Candidate Acceptance Forms are available at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. A Candidate Acceptance Form must be submitted in person, photo identification required, on any of the following dates: March 13, March 16, March 17, March 18, March 19, March 20, March 23, March 24, March 25, from 8:00am to 4:30pm; and March 26 from 8:00am to 12:00pm noon to the UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, at 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. Each member who submits a Candidate Acceptance Form will be given a receipt at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters. The Election Committee will use a lottery draw to determine each candidate’s position on the ballot. The lottery draw will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 3:30pm at UAW Local 863 Union Hall. All Members are welcome to be present for the drawing. All ACTIVE Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room), on May 5, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. UAW-Ford members who are on laid-off will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room) on May 5, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. UAW-Ford Members who are on medical will vote in the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room) on May 5, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. UAW-Ford Members who are terminated and have an active-grievance in the system may vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters on May 5, 2020 from 7:00am to 4:30pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on May 5, 2020. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before Election Day, May 5, 2020, and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Absentee Ballots must be returned to UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241, prior to the start of the election on May 5, 2020. If necessary, a Run-off Election will be held on May 12, 2020, same time frame(s) as mentioned above. The Run-off Election will be conducted by the Election Committee and voting will be by paper-ballot, as per Membership approval on March 1, 2020. Absentee Ballots will be available, as soon as possible, if Member will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on the run-off election date. All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote. slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW-FORD LOCAL 863 - IMPORTANT ELECTION BULLETIN All ACTIVE Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit, both Skilled and Non-Skilled, who are in good standing with one-year seniority are nominated as a Candidate to the respective offices and positions, per the UAW Constitution and Local 863 Bylaws. All UAW-Ford Local 863 Retirees are nominated as a Candidate and are eligible to run for the followingExecutive Board positions only: Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Guide, Sergeant-at-Arms and Trustee. Candidate Acceptance Forms are available at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. A Candidate Acceptance Form must be submitted in person, photo identification required, on any of the following date(s): March 13, March 16, March 17, March 18, March 19, March 20, March 23, All ACTIVE Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room), on May 5, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. UAW-Ford members who are on medical will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room) on May 5, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. UAW-Ford members who are on laid-off will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room) on May 5, 2020 from 5:00am to 8:00pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. Members who are terminated and have an active-grievance in the system may vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters on May 5, 2020 from 7:00am to 4:30pm. A photo-identification is required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on May 5, 2020. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before Election Day, May 5, 2020, and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Absentee Ballots must be returned to UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241, prior to the start of the election on May 5, 2020. If necessary, a Run-off Election will be held on May 12, 2020, same time frame(s) as mentioned above. The Run-off Election will be conducted by the Election Committee and voting will be by paper-ballot, as per Membership approval on March 1, 2020. Absentee Ballots will be available, as soon as possible, if Member will be All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote.
slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 - IMPORTANT ELECTION BULLETIN The UAW Local 863 General Election is scheduled for May 5, 2020 for the following positions. UAW LOCAL 863 EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER-At-LARGE and COMMITTEE: UAW LOCAL 863 NURSE UNIT: UAW LOCAL 863 CFM UNIT:
slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>SOFTBALL LEAGUES UAW Local 863 Members forming a Softball Team and wishing to have their Softball Team play in a league, please submit the following required information to Bryanna at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters no later than: March 20, 2020 (4:30pm) The following required information must be submitted: slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>
The William E. Hoffman, UAW Local 863 Retired Workers Chapter and UAW Local 863 is again sponsoring its annual scholarship program for High School Seniors who are the descendants of Local 863 Members (i.e., sons, grandsons, stepsons, daughters, stepdaughters, granddaughters, etc.).
The Hoffman-Combs Scholarship Fund is named in honor of former Local 863 President William E. Hoffman, and former Vice-President and former Retired Workers Chapter Chairman Kenneth Combs. There will be three (3) scholarships awarded. The scholarship winners will be announced June 2nd, 2020.
The February 2020 edition of The TRANSMITTER is available to view and download. UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit – SKILLED TRADES The Overtime Rollback REVOTE was held on 2-25-2020 at the Sharonville Plant. Overtime Rollback effective on March 1, 2020. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit SKILLED TRADES OVERTIME ROLLBACK TO ZERO VOTE RESULTS The Overtime Rollback Vote was held on 2-13-2020 at the Sharonville Plant. Overtime Rollback effective on March 1, 2020 A Revote is necessary for the following SKILLED TRADES: Date of Revote: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 All UAW-Ford Local 863 active Members, who are in good standing are eligible to vote, and may vote at the Sharonville Plant on the above-mentioned date and time. Members who are on medical may vote at the Sharonville Plant on the above-mentioned date and time. Members who are terminated and who have an active-grievance in the system may vote at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters on: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 8:00am~~4:30pm. The Local 863 Election Committee will run the voting process. Voting will be by paper-ballot. Photo identification is required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on February 25, 2020. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before: February 25, 2020 and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Absentee Ballots must be returned to UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241, prior to the start of the Election Date: February 25, 2020. opeiu98/slg
Read more >>> UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit LOCAL CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE RESULTS
TOTAL: 291 (30%) NOT IN FAVOR
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Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 AGENDA slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>Proposed changes for the Tentative Local Agreement. Please note: attached is the change packet. This is strictly all changes of Local Agreement language . If you do not see something on here (improvements, historical letters, etc) then it remained in the contract unchanged. UAW-Ford Local 863 SHARONVILLE UNIT INFORMATIONAL MEETING The Local Contract Ratification Informational Meeting will be held as follows: The UAW Local 863 Bargaining Committee will present detailed information and answer questions from the Membership about the tentative Agreement. The RATIFICATION VOTE for the Local Contract will be held at the All UAW-Ford Local 863 active Members, who are in good standing are eligible to vote, and may vote at the Sharonville Plant on the above-mentioned date and time. The Local 863 Election Committee will run the voting process. Voting will be by paper-ballot. Photo identification is required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on February 13, 2020. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before: February 13, 2020 and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>Prom Dress Collection Drive March 2 thru March 13, 2020 We are holding our biennial Prom Dress Collection Drive the week of March 2 thru March 13, 2020. We are collecting prom dresses, homecoming dresses, bridesmaid dresses, evening purses, bling-jewelry and wraps. Read more >>> Disney On Ice presents: Road Trip Adventures Discount Tickets: $21.50 each (does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at: UAW Local 863 Union Hall - 8:00am~4:30pm (see Bryanna) Read more >>> MONSTER JAM - Discount Tickets Event Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 1:00pm -or- 7:00pm Discount Tickets: $21.50 each (does not include parking)
Read more >>> The Decenber 2019 Transmitter Online Edition COME HAVE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 Children Will Enjoy . . . . We are happy to welcome the 4th Marine Division Toys for Tots. Come and enjoy our Annual Holiday tradition. We invite you to come celebrate the season with pancakes, sausage, juice & coffee. So bring your family, friends, neighbors and enjoy an Unforgettable Experience for All Children!!! The Women’s Committee would like to encourage and thank everyone who makes a difference in a child’s life. Without the efforts of our volunteers our programs would cease to exist. We would like to give a “special thanks” to all Active and Retired volunteers.
slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>The ELECTION for the new ELECTION COMMITTEE of UAW LOCAL 863 - ELECTION RESULTS Jessica Carpenter 27 ELECTED CHAIR Simon Moore 19 ELECTED slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>PNC Festival of Lights - Discount Tickets Discount Tickets: $10.00 each (Does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at: Read more >>> ADOPT A HOLIDAY CHILD PROGRAM Please turn in your Adopt A Child gifts on the following dates: December 9th thru December 13th. All gifts are due no later than Friday, December 13, 2019. Read more >>> CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AXEL - discount tickets $43.50 each Please pre-order your tickets before December 19, 2019 at: UAW Local 863 Union Hall 8:00am~4:30pm (see Bryanna). Make checks payable to U.S. Bank Arena. Date(s)/Time: > Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7:30pm These would make great Christmas gifts! Read more >>>HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS - Discount Tickets: $23.50 each Read more >>> UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION TOTAL: $3,450.00 The UAW Local 863 Community Services Committee conducted the UAW Annual Holiday Gate Collection on November 14, 2019 at the Sharonville Unit. The money collected totaled: $3,450.00 Food pantries feed more families during the holiday seasons. Your monetary donations will help those less fortunate enjoy a bountiful holiday meal. Thank you for your generosity again this year! We greatly appreciate your involvement in our Community Service Programs. Because of you, these programs are possible. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW-Ford Local 863 NATIONAL CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE RESULTS - SHARONVILLE PLANT In Favor = 56% PASSED Ratification Vote held on: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Sharonville Plant.
UAW-Ford Local 863 NATIONAL CONTRACT RATIFICATION In Favor = 67% PASSED Ratification Vote held on: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Sharonville Plant. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 AGENDA slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E The ELECTION for the new ELECTION COMMITTEE of UAW LOCAL 863 will be held at the General Membership Meeting on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 All UAW Local 863 Members in good standing with one-year seniority are eligible to run as a Candidate. CANDIDATE ACCEPTANCE of nomination may be accepted in person at the General Membership Meeting on December 8, 2019 by voice-acceptance, or may be accepted by submitting a candidate acceptance form to UAW Local 863 Recording Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. A candidate acceptance form may be submitted to the UAW Local 863 Recording Secretary starting November 13, 2019. Candidate Acceptance forms are available at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters. THIS ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters. All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote.
In the event of a tie-vote, the winner will be determined by a coin-toss. The regular Standing Election Committee shall consist of a maximum of ten (10) Election Committee Members. The next three (3) highest votes received shall be elected as Alternates. The Election Committee Chair will be the determined by the candidate who receives the highest number of votes in the election.
slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW-Ford Local 863 On Thursday, November 7, 2019 there will be a National Contract Ratification Informational Meeting to discuss the new four-year UAW-Ford National Contract Agreement. A tentative Agreement was recently reached by our UAW National Ford Department Negotiating Team and the Ford Motor Company. This Informational Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, located at 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Leadership of Local 863 and UAW International Representatives will present detailed information and answer questions. All UAW-Ford Local 863 Members are encouraged to attend this very important meeting. The Ratification Vote will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 The Local 863 Election Committee will run the voting process. Voting will be by paper-ballot. All UAW-Ford Local 863 Members who are in good standing are eligible to vote.
slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Sponsored by the Local 863 Veterans Committee slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>The October 2019 edition of the Thransmitter is available online IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION Thank you in advance for your generosity, support and participation. We greatly appreciate your involvement in our Community Service Programs. Because of you, these programs are possible. slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>Thanksgiving Silk Floral Centerpiece Class Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019 Cost: $30.00 Registration per person. (See Bryanna at Local 863) This class is hosted by the Local 863 Women’s Committee. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>> Attached is the letter sent to the Membership of UAW Local 863 from Financial Secretary Tod Turner. 7th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Date(s): September 30, 2019 thru October 11, 2019 We are asking for clean, gently used or new coats in any and all sizes: Infants, Toddlers, Kids & Adults!!! Your donated coats can be dropped off on September 30, thru October 11, 2019 at the following locations: The most needed coats are Toddler’s coats and Children’s coats. Read more >>> Attached is the Letter from UAW President Gary Jones regarding the Solidarity Sunday rally. CINCINNATI ZOO HALLZOOWEEN HallZOOween - Weekends - October 5 - October 27 - 12:00 - 5:00pm Follow the steps below to access your Local 863 discounts for tickets throughout the year! 1. Go to http://cincinnatizoo.org/groups/group-discounts/ Your discount admission rates are: Parking is $10.00 per vehicle. Hallzooween is FREE with Zoo Admission! Help the Zoo Go Green! Please bring your own treat bag! slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>The August 2019 Transmitter is available online in PDF format Attention: UAW-Ford Local 863 Members STRIKE VOTE AUTHORIZATION VOTE RESULTS “YES” VOTES = 99% Strike Authorization Vote was held on August 27, 2019.
slg:opeiu98 Read more >>> Attention: UAW-Ford Local 863 Members STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE ARE YOU WILLING TO STRIKE TO PROTECT YOUR JOB? Support your National and Local Leadership by voting to strike. Your future is in your hands. TURN OUT AND VOTE YES! SHOW FORD MOTOR COMPANY WE WILL STRIKE, IF NECESSARY, TO PROTECT OUR JOBS AND RIGHTS! STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE: AUGUST 27, 2019 VOTING LOCATION: UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters - 10708 Reading Road All UAW-Ford Local 863 Members at the Sharonville Unit who are in good standing are eligible to vote. Photo identification is required. Full participation is encouraged. For your convenience, we will have a drive-thru setup for voting. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 AGENDA opeiu98/slg Read more >>>UAW Local 863 Chaplaincy Committee presents Annual Bike Blessing on August 5, 2019 SHARONVILLE - JANITORIAL CFM (Caravan Facility Management) WORKERS ELECTION NOTICE This position is for the Janitorial (CFM) workers, ONLY. Read more >>>Walter Reuther 50th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp May 9, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Walter Reuther’s untimely passing. Read more >>>The Cincinnati Zoo is welcoming local Unions July 25th - 28th with $9 admission. ***NOTICE*** GRADUATION SPECIAL EDITION - 2019 HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE GRADUATES If you are graduating or would like your child or grandchild recognized in the upcoming 2019 Graduation special edition of UAW-Ford Community magazine, please submit information to: https://uawford.us/2V1Ivk8 Read more >>> The June 2019 edition of the TRANSMITTER is now available online. Attention: UAW Local 863 - CFM WORKERS UAW-CARAVAN FACILITY MANAGEMENT Informational Meeting
T-SHIRT PRICES REDUCED TO $10.00 Each!!! The Local 863 Education Committee is selling “SOLIDARITY” T-shirts. The color choice is red or black. Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE GATE COLLECTION TOTAL: $3,620. The UAW Local 863 Community Services Committee conducted the Gate Collection on June 6, 2019 at the Sharonville Unit. The money collected totaled: $3,620. The UAW Local 863 Community Services Committee will be conducting a Gate Collection on the following date & times at the Sharonville Unit. The monies collected will go to the American Red Cross Tornado Victims in the Dayton, Ohio area. GATE COLLECTION: Thank you in advance for your generosity and participation. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>Disaster Relief from the Dayton & Celina Area Tornadoes We are asking for your help in assisting the victims of the recent tornadoes that struck the Dayton & Celina area. Your donated items will be delivered to Matthew 25 Ministries’ Disaster Relief Teams that are providing disaster relief from the Dayton & Celina area tornadoes. Collected items will be distributed into the areas of need. Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - ELECTION RESULTS Attention: All Members of UAW Local 863 The following are the RESULTS of the Election held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 Jay Duncan 41 ELECTED slg/opeiu98 Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE Attention: All PRODUCTION active Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE Attention: All PRODUCTION active Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 April 2019 Edition of The TRANSMITTER The Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati is providing UAW Members free tickets to the May 8th performance of "Skeleton Crew." WORKERS' MEMORIAL - Monday, April 29, 2019 WHERE: UAW Local 647 Union Hall—10020 Reading Road—Evendale, Ohio JOIN US TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD AND FIGHT FOR THE LIVING Bring family and friends to honor workers who have died on the job this past year. Each year on April 28th, the Labor Movement observes Workers’ Memorial Day to honor those who have died on the job, this year we Come to revitalize and mobilize our alliance for a safer and healthier work environment Music by Brother Tim Baker, food and refreshments will be served Featured Speaker: Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 Attention: All Members of UAW Local 863 Bill Hickman 330 ELECTED slg/opeiu98 Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 RUN-OFF ELECTION NOTICE Attention: All Members of UAW Local 863 There will be a RUN-OFF ELECTION on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 for the position of: VICE PRESIDENT (1) to be elected. Listed below are the names of the Candidates, as the names will appear on the ballot: Voting Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on April 9, 2019. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before Election Day, April 9, 2019 and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Absentee Ballots must be returned to UAW Local 863 Election Committee, Candidates and Members: In the event of a tie vote, a coin toss will determine the winner. Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote.
slg:opeiu98 UAW LOCAL 863 - SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS Attention: All Members of UAW Local 863 The following are the RESULTS of the Election held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 to fill the current vacant position of: VICE PRESIDENT (1) to be elected. Bill Hickman 272 RUN-OFF
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UAW Local 863 Chaplaincy Committee is sponsoring it's 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser with Gospel Singers $10.00 donation per person – pay @ door *** This event is open to the public! *** *** Everyone is welcome! *** Entertainment will include Gospel Singers: The UAW Local 863 Chaplaincy Committee hopes you and your family & friends will come and support our 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser.
slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE There will be an Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 to fill the current vacant position of VICE PRESIDENT (1) to be elected. Listed below are the names of the Candidates, as the names will appear on the ballot: All UAW Local 863 Members, who are in good standing, are eligible to vote. Voting Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 • ACTIVE Members will vote at the Sharonville Plant (Alcove Room) from 5:30am to 8:30pm. Absentee Ballots are available only for Members who will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on April 2, 2019. A request for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing before Election Day, April 2, 2019 and addressed to the UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Absentee Ballots must be returned to UAW Local 863 Election Committee, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241, prior to the start of the election on April 2, 2019. Candidates and Members: In the event of a tie vote, a coin toss will determine the winner. Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote. If necessary, a Run-off Election will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the same times and locations listed above. Absentee Ballots will be available, as soon as possible, if Member will be out of town on assigned Union Business or assigned Company Business on the day of the run-off election. slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>The February 2019 Edition of the TRANSMITTER is available online. UAW LOCAL 863 - SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE Attention: All Members of UAW Local 863 There will be an Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 to fill the current vacant position of Vice President. All active Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing with one-year seniority are hereby nominated as a Candidate. Read more >>>SOFTBALL LEAGUES UAW Local 863 Members forming a Softball Team and wishing to have their Softball Team play in a league, please submit the following required information to Bryanna at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters no later than: Thursday, March 20, 2019 (4:30pm) Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019 HOFFMAN-COMBS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The William E. Hoffman, UAW Local 863 Retired Workers Chapter and UAW Local 863 is again sponsoring its annual scholarship program for High School Seniors who are the descendants of Local 863 Members (i.e., sons, grandsons, stepsons, daughters, stepdaughters, granddaughters, etc.). Read more >>> MONSTER JAM - Discount Tickets U.S. BANK ARENA - 100 Broadway Street – Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Discount Tickets: $21.50 each (does not include parking) Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. –or– 7:00p.m. Read more >>> Disney On Ice presents FROZEN Read more >>> Reminder: UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP “SPECIAL” MEETING
Read more >>> The December 2018 edition of The TRANSMITTER is available online. RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED FOR THE UAW-NATIONAL FORD CONTRACT 2019 NEGOTIATION Read more >>> ADOPT A HOLIDAY CHILD PROGRAM Please turn in your Adopt A Child gifts on the following dates: December 10th thru December 14th.
Read more >>> 24th Annual Breakfast with Santa SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 Attention: UAW-Caravan Local 863 Members UAW-CARAVAN FACILITY MANAGEMENT The CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE RESULTS Read more >>> PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - DISCOUNT TICKETS The October 2018 edition of the TRANSMITTER is now available online IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION
Read more >>> Attention: UAW-Caravan Local 863 Members UAW-CARAVAN FACILITY MANAGEMENT The Contract RATIFICATION VOTE will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018: Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY The 2018 list of endorsed candidates from the Greater Cincinnati CAP Council The UAW Local 863 Education Committee has a new Email address! September 4, 2018 thru September 14, 2018 Miranda’s Closet is a material assistance program that provides gently used maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, wipes, baby food and formula to anyone in need. A Caring Place is a pregnancy help center that assists expectant moms and dads with classes to prepare them for their upcoming role as parents of newborns thru toddler years. Many expectant mothers and fathers need help dealing with untimely pregnancy, and baby and maternity supplies. Collection-containers for donations are located in the Sharonville Union Committee Office and at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters. Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - SHARONVILLE UNIT ELECTION RESULTS Read more >>> 6th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Date(s): October 1, 2018 thru October 12, 2018 Read more >>> Attention: UAW Local 863 - DFM WORKERS The August 2018 edition of The Transmitter is available online. The June 2018 edition of The TRANSMITTER is now availablw ONLINE. UAW LOCAL 863 SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE There will be an Election on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 for the following position: Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE Attention: All PRODUCTION active Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit
Read more >>> Attention: UAW Local 863 - DFM WORKERS UAW-DEVON FACILITY MANAGEMENT - INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Read more >>> MARCH of DIMES GOLF SCRAMBLE Sunday, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 at Heatherwoode Golf Club Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - SHARONVILLE UNIT ELECTION RESULTS Read more >>> Back 2 School Supplies Drive Please donate basic school supplies to help grades Pre-K-12th students with needs. UAW LOCAL 863 SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE Attention: All ACTIVE Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit There will be an Election on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 for the following position: MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE – AGE OF HEROES ESSP UAW LOCAL 863 - SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE Attention: All ACTIVE Members of UAW-Ford Local 863 Sharonville Unit There will be an Election on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 to elect one (1) Bargaining Committeeperson, voting time: 5:30a.m. to 8:30p.m. at the Sharonville Plant in the Alcove Room. The voting will be by paper ballot. Read more >>> The Local 863 Education Committee is selling “SOLIDARITY” T-shirts. The color choice is red or black. T-Shirt Order Forms are available at Local 863 Union Hall, the Union Committee Office at the Sharonville Plant, or DOWNLOAD and PRINT from the link below.
Read more >>> GRADUATION Special Edition If you are graduating or would like your child or grandchild recognized in the upcoming 2018 Graduation special edition of UAW-Ford Community magazine, please submit information to: bit.ly/2018UAWFordgrads ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 1, 2018, AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Name of employee, including work location and Local, along with email and phone number; name and email/phone number for parent or guardian. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>The Tour Stops at Sharonville UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 AGENDA
UAW LOCAL 863 - MEMORIAL DAY - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Friday, May 25, 2018 11:11 a.m. - at the Flag pole in front of the Sharonville Plant 11:30 a.m. - Veterans Memorial at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters “If you love your FREEDOM, thank a Veteran.” Everyone is welcome to attend. Read more >>>UAW Local 863 Chaplaincy Committee presents Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 5:30pm ~ 8:30pm $7.00 donation per person – pay @ door *** This event is open to the public! Everyone is welcome! *** For your dinner entertainment we will have Gospel Singers, including The UAW Local 863 Chaplaincy Committee hopes you and your family & friends will come and support our 1st Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Also, some of the singers are our Local 863 Members. HW/slg:opeiu98 IMPORTANT NOTICE The Election of Delegates to the 37th UAW Constitutional Convention ELECTION RESULTS Tim Meadors 443 ELECTED The April 2018 Transmitter is now available online. Flyer for 2018 Workers Memorial Event IMPORTANT NOTICE
Volunteers needed for the Joe Nuxhall Youth Miracle League Attention: UAW Local 863 Sharonville Members We are seeking a group of volunteers to participate in assisting children at the
Read more >>> IMPORTANT NOTICE The 37th UAW Constitutional Convention will be held June 10th through June 14, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.
Read more >>> SOFTBALL LEAGUES UAW Local 863 Members forming a Softball Team and wishing to have their Softball Team play in a league, please submit the following required information to Bryanna at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters no later than: Thursday, March 15, 2018 (4:30pm)
Read more >>> The February 2018 Transmitter is now available online. UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018
Read more >>> IMPORTANT NOTICE Resolutions for the UAW Constitution RESOLUTION FORMS for the 37th UAW Constitutional Convention are available at the Local 863 Union Headquarters, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio and in the Sharonville Plant Union Committee Office. Read more >>> Prom Dress Collection Drive March 5 thru March 16, 2018 We are holding our biennial Prom Dress Collection Drive the week of March 5 thru March 16, 2018. We are collecting prom dresses, homecoming dresses, bridesmaid dresses, evening purses, bling-jewelry and wraps. Read more >>> MONSTER JAM Discount Tickets: $21.50 each (does not include parking) Event Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. –or– 7:00p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at: or see the following: Bill Hickman - Dept. 679-2 Mary Phillips - Dept. 877-1 Darlene Oakes - Committee Room Rodney Parker - Dept. 576-3 Deadline to purchase tickets: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 / 12:00 noon!
slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>The Wonderful World -of- Disney On Ice Discount Tickets: $21.50 each (does not include parking) or see the following: Rodney Parker – Dept. 576-3 Mary Phillips - Dept. 877-2 Bill Hickman – Dept. 679-2 Deadline to purchase tickets: March 1, 2018 at 12:00 noon! Read more >>>2018 Hoffman-Combs Scholarship Letter and Application are available to download and print. The December 2017 Transmitter is available online. UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION TOTAL: $3,152.05 The UAW Local 863 Community Service Committee conducted the UAW Annual Holiday Gate Collection on November 15 & 16, 2017 at the Sharonville Unit. The money collected totaled: $3,152.05 The money will benefit local area Food Pantries. Food pantries feed more families during the holiday seasons. Your monetary donations will help those less fortunate enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal. Thank you for your generosity, support and participation. We greatly appreciate your involvement in our Community Service Programs. Because of you, these programs are possible. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>23rd Annual Breakfast with Santa SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 - 9:00am~~12:00 noon Children Will Enjoy . . . . We are happy to welcome the 4th Marine Division Toys for Tots. Come and enjoy our Annual Holiday tradition. We invite you to come celebrate the season with pancakes, sausage, juice & coffee. So bring your family, friends, neighbors and enjoy an Unforgettable Experience for All Children!!! The Women’s Committee would like to encourage and thank everyone who makes a difference in a child’s life. Without the efforts of our volunteers our programs would cease to exist. We would like to give a “special thanks” to all Active and Retired volunteers. slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>22nd Annual Breakfast with Santa SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 - 9:00am~~12:00 noon $5.00 donation per person, pay @ door Children Will Enjoy . . . . SESAME STREET LIVE – Make A New Friend Date: Saturday, December 17, 2016 Time: 3:00pm -or- 6:30pm or see the following: Eric Gadd - Committee Room Bill Hickman – Dept. 679-2 Mary Phillips - Dept. 877-2 Rodney Parker – Dept. 576-3 Darrel York - Dept. 676-1 Deadline to purchase tickets: Friday, December 9, 2016 / 4:30pm! Read more >>> ADOPT A HOLIDAY CHILD PROGRAM Please turn in your Adopt A Child gifts on the following dates: For some families this is a wonderful time of year, but there are many needy, working-class families who are making choices about expenses such as rent, heat, food and medical whose children could enjoy a brighter Holiday with your help. If at all possible, let’s help make a child smile during the Holidays? In order to adopt a child, please follow the procedure outlined below: 1) You will receive a child’s wish-list card when you adopt a child. You can buy a gift or donate money and we will shop for you. You can turn in your gifts wrapped or unwrapped. Please attach the wish-list card to the Christmas gift(s). If you have more than one gift, make a copy(s) of the wish-list card and attach to each gift, or write essential information on paper and attach to the gifts. Sharonville members may turn in gifts to UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters (8:00am~4:30pm), or turn in gifts to the Union Committee Room at the Sharonville Plant. 2) To adopt a child, please contact one of the following Community Service Committee Members: Remember - All gifts must be turned in no later than Friday, December 8, 2017. We thank you in advance for your kind generosity, support and participation. Cheryl Holland, Chairperson slg: opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 AGENDA General Membership Meeting Call to Order. Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence. Invocation. Roll Call & Excuses Read. President’s Report. Financial Secretary’s Report. Sharonville Unit – Bargaining Chairman’s Report. Sharonville Nurse Unit – Bargaining Chair’s Report. Devon Facility Management (DFM) – Bargaining Chair’s Report. Retiree Unit - Chair’s Report. Trustee Report. Old Business. New Business. Reading of Minutes from last General Membership Meeting. Reading of Minutes of Executive Board Meetings. Adjourn.
slg: opeiu98 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 Ford Motor Company - Sharonville Unit “If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran” Open to the public, everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony. Read more >>>The October 2017 Transmitter is available online. PNC Festival of Lights Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Discount Tickets: $10.00 each (Does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at: Read more >>> IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION Lot Gates: A & D Time(s): 4:30am~~7:00am -&- 2:00pm~~5:00pm Thank you in advance for your generosity, support and participation. slg/opeiu98 Read more >>>Disney On Ice Reach For The Stars - discount tickets! Discount Tickets: $21.50 each (does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at: UAW Local 863 Union Hall or see the following: Deadline to purchase tickets: October 20, 2017 at 12:00 noon! Read more >>> The UAW Local 863 Community Service Committee conducted a Gate Collection on September 8 and September 11, 2017 at the Sharonville Unit. The money collected totaled: $4,745.07 Thank you for your generous donations and support. Download a PDF edition of the August 2017 Transmitter below. 5th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Date(s): October 16, 2017 thru October 24, 2017 We are asking for clean, gently used or new coats in any and all sizes: Infants, Toddlers, Kids & Adults!!! Your donated coats can be dropped off on October 16, 2017 thru October 24, 2017 at the following locations: *** UAW Local 863 Union Hall *** Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 at 1:00pm slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>MARCH of DIMES GOLF SCRAMBLE Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Heatherwoode Golf Club 1:00pm Shotgun Start $80.00 per person includes: Hole-in-One Prize: 2-Year Lease – Ford Vehicle – donated by Beechmont Ford Registration & Payment required by Monday, September 25, 2017.
slg: opeiu98 Read more >>>“The Moving Wall” August 24, 2017 thru August 27, 2017 Pin Recognition Ceremony - Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 4:00pm Closing Ceremony - Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 5:00pm Exhibits Come and Honor Our Hero’s
Vietnam War 50th Commemoration UAW Local 863 and the Greater Cincinnati Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, will display the “Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall” There will be a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Presentation Ceremony at 4:00pm on Sunday, August 27, 2017. To participate in the lapel pin presentation ceremony, please complete this form and return to UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters between 8:00am~~4:30pm, no later than Thursday, August 17, 2017. Forms are available in the Plant Union Committee Office and Local 863 Union Hall.
Your year’s of Military Service: 19___ to 19___ Military Branch you served in: Did you actually serve in Vietnam? YES NO slg:opeiu98 Read more >>>Attention: UAW Local 863 Sharonville Members The Joe Nuxhall Youth Miracle League is the realization of Baseball Hall of Famer, Joe Nuxhall, to provide a friendly, accessible facility for children with all types of physical and mental challenges the opportunity to Volunteers, or Buddies as we affectionately refer to them, assist the players on the field with whatever their needs during the game. No experience is necessary. We are a family friendly, non-alcohol, non-smoking facility. We need approximately thirty to forty (30~40) “Buddies” to volunteer their time. The date is: Saturday, August 19, 2017 Let’s make this an annual event! Please join us in bringing joy to the children who don’t always get to participate in activities like this. If interested in volunteering, please sign-up in the Union Office, or contact Danny “Danno” Powers in Dept. 293-2 for more information. slg: opeiu98 Read more >>>Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – Discount Tickets Click on Log In under Corporate Discounts. Enter your Username, your Password, and Enter Code: UAW863 Adult (ages 13 ~ 61) Child (ages 2 ~ 12) Senior (ages 62 & up) Newport Aquarium – Discount Ticket Program Go to www.newportaquarium.com and enter Promo Code: UAW863 (case sensitive) Newport Aquarium – One Aquarium Way – Newport, Kentucky 41071 Read more >>> 2017 DISCOUNT TICKET PROGRAM - Entertainment Discounts - Buy Tickets Visit website www.fera.org Kings Island - Cedar Point Visit www.fera.org for more
Read more >>> RICHARD T. GOSSER SCHOLARSHIP For an application and rules, visit our website at www.region2b.uaw.org Read more >>> Download a PDF edition of the June 2017 Transmitter below.  The Richard T. Gosser Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from the daughters and sons of UAW Region 2B Affiliated Local members who will graduate from high school in 2018. The ACT test is required. If the student has not previously taken the ACT, they should sign up to take the ACT test and have your test scores sent to our office by listing our code number 9894. Read more >>> Tell Fuyao, deliver good, safe jobs! Sign the Petition UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017 Read more >>> Listed below are the ELECTION RESULTS for the Executive Board Member-At-Large and Committee. The election was held on May 1, 2017 and May 2, 2017. Read more >>> Listed below are the ELECTION RESULTS for the Executive Officers. The election was held on May 1, 2017 and May 2, 2017. UAW LOCAL 863 - ALL MEMBERS Listed below are the names of the Candidates for the May 8, 2017 and May 9, 2017 VICE PRESIDENT (One to be elected) Read more >>> ONLINE edition of UAW Local 863 Transmitter. UAW LOCAL 863 DFM UNIT - IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE
DFM Unit Bargaining Chair: Christopher L. Brown Elected by acclamation
DFM Unit Union Steward (part-time): Markius B. Mooney Elected by acclamation
DFM Unit Union Steward (part-time): Lissette Melendez Elected by acclamation UAW LOCAL 863 NURSE UNIT - IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE Nurse Unit Bargaining Chair: Pamela A. Wilson - Elected by acclamation Listed below are the names of the Candidates for the Executive Board Member-At-Large and Committee with the number and letter as they will appear on the voting machines. Date of election: May 1, 2017 and May 2, 2017.
Listed below are the names of the Candidates for the May 1, 2017 and May 2, 2017 General Election with the number and letter as they will appear on the voting machines.
Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 DFM UNIT - IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE The 2017 General Election of UAW Local 863 Officers will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 7:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters, 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. A photo identification is required to vote. UAW Local 863 DFM Unit will be electing (1) Bargaining Chair; and (2) Union Stewards (part-time) (one per afternoon-shift and one per midnight-shift) on the above-mentioned dates and times.
UAW LOCAL 863 NURSE UNIT - IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE The 2017 General Election of UAW Local 863 Officers will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 and Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 4:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Sharonville Plant in the Alcove Room. A photo identification is required to vote. UAW Local 863 Nurse Unit will be electing a Bargaining Chair on the above-mentioned date and times. UAW LOCAL 863 - IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION The UAW Local 863 General Election scheduled for May 1, 2017 and May 2, 2017 from 4:00am to 8:00pm will be held in the: Alcove Room, located in the Main Cafeteria at the Sharonville Unit. Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 - IMPORTANT ELECTION BULLETIN The 2017 General Election of UAW Local 863 Officers will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 and Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Read more >>> ONLINE Edition of UAW Local 863 Transmitter SOFTBALL LEAGUES UAW Local 863 Members forming a Softball Team and wishing to have their Softball Team play in a league, please submit the following required information to Bryanna at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters no later than: The following required information must be submitted:
MONSTER JAM Discount Tickets: $21.50 each (does not include parking) Saturday, April 8, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at: UAW Local 863 Union Hall or see the following: Tod Turner, Jr. - Health & Safety Office Bill Hickman - Dept. 679-2 Mary Phillips - Dept. 877-2 Darlene Oakes - Committee Room Rodney Parker - Dept. 576-3 Darrel York - Dept. 676-1 Deadline to purchase tickets: April 4, 2017 / 12:00 noon! Read more >>>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Saturday, March 11, 2017 -or- Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Discount Tickets: $17.50 each (does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at: UAW Local 863 Union Hall or see the following: Tod Turner, Jr. - Health & Safety Office Bill Hickman - Dept. 679-2 Mary Phillips - Dept. 877-2 Darlene Oakes - Committee Room Rodney Parker - Dept. 576-3 Darrel York - Dept. 676-1 Deadline to purchase tickets: March 6, 2017 at 12:00 noon! Read more >>>NEW LEGAL SERVICES PLAN TO BEGIN OPENING CASES The new Legal Services Plan is called the UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan (“Plan”). Effective Wednesday, January 25, 2017 the Plan will begin taking new cases. A new case can be opened by calling this toll-free number: 800-482-7700. Eligible participants in the Plan will include active and retired UAW-represented employees at FCA, Ford and General Motors and their surviving spouses. What legal services or matters will be covered by the Plan? • wills and trusts “Office work” services will include advice, document preparation, document review, factual and legal research, and correspondence. No representation will be provided by the Plan in court or in any litigation situation. In addition to office work services, the Plan does provide UAW members and retirees with full representation, including attendance at hearings, for Social Security disability applications, suspensions and terminations. For many legal matters that are not covered under the new Plan, or that require court activity, the Plan intake staff can still process a participant’s inquiries. Such matters will be referred to outside private cooperating attorneys, who will provide legal services to Plan participants at a reduced legal rate. Read more >>> CINCINNATI CYCLONES - discount tickets Discount Tickets: $11.00 each (does not include parking) Make check payable to U.S. Bank Arena Tickets are available for purchase at: or see the following: Deadline to purchase tickets: February 9, 2017 at 12:00 noon! Read more >>> The ELECTION for the new ELECTION COMMITTEE of UAW LOCAL 863 ELECTION RESULTS Tanya D. Friason: 15 ELECTED CHAIR UAW-Ford Local 863 The RATIFICATION VOTE for the Local Contract, and the Overtime Rollback Voting Location: Alcove Room - Sharonville Unit (cafeteria) The Local 863 Election Committee will run the voting process. Voting will be by paper-ballot. Photo identification is required to vote. Read more >>> ADOPT A HOLIDAY CHILD PROGRAM Please turn in your Adopt A Child gifts on the following dates: December 5th thru December 9th. All gifts are due no later than Friday, December 9, 2016. For some families this is a wonderful time of year, but there are many needy, working-class families who are making choices about expenses such as rent, heat, food and medical whose children could enjoy a brighter Holiday with your help. If at all possible, let’s help make a child smile during the Holidays? In order to adopt a child, please follow the procedure outlined below: Read more >>>UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION TOTAL: $3,387.49 The UAW Local 863 Community Service Committee conducted the UAW Annual Holiday Gate Collection on November 16 & 17, 2016 at the Sharonville Unit. The money collected totaled: $3,387.49 Food pantries feed more families during the holiday seasons. Your monetary donations will help those less fortunate enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal. We greatly appreciate your involvement in our Community Service Programs. Because of you, these programs are possible. Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 AGENDA The ELECTION for the new ELECTION COMMITTEE of UAW LOCAL 863 will be held at the General Membership Meeting on Sunday, DECEMBER 4, 2016 All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing with one-year seniority are eligible to run as a Candidate. All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing with one-year seniority may be nominated. All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote. The regular Standing Election Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) Members. The next three (3) highest runners-up shall be duly-elected Alternates and shall serve in that sequence, if necessary to fill a vacancy on the Election Committee. CANDIDATE ACCEPTANCE of nomination may be accepted in person at the General Membership Meeting on December 4, 2016 by voice-acceptance; or may be accepted by submitting a written-acceptance to the Recording Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. A written-acceptance may be submitted to the Recording Secretary as of November 10, 2016. THIS ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 at UAW Local 863 Union Hall. All Members of UAW Local 863 who are in good standing are eligible to vote. VOTING TIME: In the event of a tie-vote, the winner will be determined by a coin-toss. Read more >>>FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS @ Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Hours: Sunday ~ Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Discount Tickets: $10.00 each (Does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at: Read more >>> HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS - Discount Tickets: $18.50 each Date: Friday, December 30, 2016 or see the following: Bill Hickman – Dept. 679-2 Mary Phillips - Dept. 877-2 Eric Gadd - Committee Room Rodney Parker – Dept. 576-3 Darrel York - Dept. 676-1 Deadline to purchase tickets: December 22, 2016 / 4:30pm! Read more >>>UAW Region 2-B January 28 & 29 and February 4 & 5, 2017 OPEN TO ALL REGION 2-B, UAW MEMBERS Deadline for Entries: November 18, 2016 Read more >>>IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION The UAW Local 863 Community Service Committee will be conducting a Gate Collection on the following dates/times. The money collected will benefit area local Food Pantries. Food pantries feed more families during the holiday seasons. Your monetary donations help those less fortunate enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal. Thank you in advance for your generosity, support and participation. We greatly appreciate your involvement in our Community Service Programs. Because of you, these programs are possible. Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - SHARONVILLE PLANT ELECTION RESULTS
Listed below are the ELECTION RESULTS for the special election held on Big Country Colson Napier: 484 ELECTED Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 Ford Motor Company - Sharonville Unit Local 863 Union Headquarters “If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.” UAW LOCAL 863 - SHARONVILLE PLANT There will be an Election on October 24, 2016 and October 25, 2016 for the following position: SHARONVILLE UNIT BARGAINING COMMITTEEPERSON (1) to be elected. Listed below are the names of the Candidates, as the names will appear on the ballot: UAW-Ford Local 863 Members in good standing are eligible to vote. A photo identification is required to vote. Voting will be by paper-ballot. The Local 863 Election Committee will run the voting process. Voting Date: October 24, 2016 / October 25, 2016 All UAW-Ford Local 863 (active) Members who are in good standing are eligible to vote.
UAW LOCAL 863 - SHARONVILLE PLANT There will be an Election on October 24, 2016 and October 25, 2016 for the following position: Read more >>> Disney On Ice Dare To Dream Read more >>> Attention: UAW Local 863 Sharonville Members The Joe Nuxhall Youth Miracle League is the realization of Baseball Hall of Famer, Joe Nuxhall, to provide a friendly, accessible facility for children with all types of physical and mental challenges the opportunity to play baseball. Volunteers or Buddies, as we affectionately refer to them, assist the players on the field with whatever their needs during the game. No experience is necessary. We are a family friendly, non alcohol, non smoking facility. We need approximately twenty (20) “Buddies” to volunteer their time. The date is: Saturday, September 24, 2016 Let’s make this an annual event! Please join us in bringing joy to the children who don’t always get to participate in activities like this. If interested in volunteering, please sign-up in the Union Office, or contact Danny “Danno” Powers in Dept. 293-2 for more information. 4th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Date(s): October 17, 2016 thru October 21, 2016 We are asking for clean, gently used or new coats in any Your donated coats can be dropped off on *** UAW Local 863 Union Hall *** The most needed coats are Toddler’s coats and Children’s coats. All donated coats will benefit area local Charities. Thank you in advance for your participation! Read more >>>  If Portman and Trump had it their way, 30,000 auto-industry jobs might have never returned. Innovation Ohio has just released a new report on the success of the auto rescue. Its findings demonstrate that while it was characterized as a “lousy deal for Ohio” by Rob Portman at the time of its implementation, the auto bailout has in fact been a resounding success. Indeed, the auto industry is now thriving and is as integral to Ohio’s economic success as ever. Read more >>> September 1, 2016 thru September 16, 2016 Many expectant mothers and fathers need help dealing with untimely pregnancy, and baby and maternity supplies.
Video from WLWT Channel 5 on WWII Veterans Tour UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 1:00 p.m. Read more >>> UAW Local 863 March of Dimes Golf Scramble - Sunday, October 9, 2016 MARCH of DIMES GOLF SCRAMBLE Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Heatherwoode Golf Club 1:00pm Shotgun Start $80.00 per person includes: Hole-in-One Prize: 2-Year Lease – Ford Vehicle – Registration & Payment required by Friday, September 16, 2016. Please submit Registration Form and check to Darrell Gildea, Steve Hines, Mike Bertram Joe Clark, or Contract: Darrell Gildea (513) 782-7321 Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 - SHARONVILLE PLANT RUN-OFF ELECTION RESULTS Listed below are the RUN-OFF ELECTION RESULTS for the election held on
Eric Gadd 635 ELECTED
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Discount Tickets:
UAW LOCAL 863 There will be an Election on JUNE 13, 2016 and JUNE 14, 2016 for the following position: SHARONVILLE UNIT BARGAINING CHAIRPERSON {one (1) to be elected}. Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016
UAW LOCAL 863 - SHARONVILLE PLANT SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE There will be an Election on JUNE 13, 2016 and JUNE 14, 2016 for the following position: SHARONVILLE UNIT BARGAINING CHAIRPERSON {one (1) to be elected}. Read more >>>Uaw Local 863 members take part in recording "America The Beautiful" Prom Dress Collection Drive February 29 thru March 4, 2016
UAW-Ford Local 863 - SHARONVILLE UNIT Read more >>> MONSTER JAM Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016 - Time: 7:30pm Tickets are available for purchase at: or see the following: Mary Phillips Dept. 877-2 Eric Gadd-Committee Room Rodney Parker – Dept. 576-3 Darrel York Dept. 579-1 Deadline to purchase tickets: April 4, 2016 / 12:00 noon! Read more >>>UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 - Time: 1:00 p.m. Read more >>> HOFFMAN-COMBS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM -- information & application forms are available at UAW Local 863 Union Hall & Sharonville Plant Committee Room The William E. Hoffman, UAW Local 863 Retired Workers Chapter and UAW Local 863 is again sponsoring its annual scholarship program for High School Seniors who are the descendants of Local 863 Members (i.e., sons, grandsons, stepsons, daughters, stepdaughters, granddaughters, etc.). Read more >>>On the 7th anniversary of President Obama signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, here are some statistics we should all be concerned about and take notice of: Under Indiana Governor Mike Pence's leadership and the "Right to Work is Wrong" (RTWIW) legislation jammed through the Indiana State Legislature by members of his party, Hoosiers make $.86 for every American dollar, dropping Indiana to 39th in per capita income. And according to a study by the American Association of University Women, Hoosier women make $.73 cents for every dollar men make working comparable jobs, ranking Indiana 46th in the nation and below the national average of 77 cents. (We can take great pride that our Collective Bargaining Agreements require equal pay in Union represented work sites, another reason why RTWIW.) Read more >>>Disney On Ice Frozen U.S. Bank Arena - 100 Broadway Street – Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 11:00am -or- 7:00pm Discount Tickets: $36.50 each (does not include parking) Make check payable to U.S. Bank Arena Tickets are available for purchase at: UAW Local 863 Hall - 8:00am~4:30pm (see Bryanna) or see the following: Tod Turner, Jr. - Dept. 896-2; Bill Hickman - Dept. 679-2; Mary Phillips - Dept. 265-2; Eric Gadd - Committee Room; Rodney Parker - H-3, Dept. 576; Darrel York - Dept. 579-0 Deadline to purchase tickets: May 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon! U.S. BANK ARENA - 100 Broadway Street – Cincinnati, OH 45202 Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 11:00am -or- 7:00pm Discount Tickets: $22.50 each (does not include parking) Make check payable to U.S. Bank Arena Tickets are available for purchase at: UAW Local 863 Union Hall - 8:00am~4:30pm (see Bryanna) or see the following: Tod Turner, Jr.–Dept. 896-2; Bill Hickman– Dept. 679-2; Mary Phillips-Dept. 465; Eric Gadd–Committee Room; Rodney Parker–Dept. 576; Darrel York-Dept. 579-0 Deadline to purchase tickets: February 29, 2016 at 12:00 noon! Read more >>>UAW Local 863 Community Services Committee Annual Holiday Gate Collection Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation (pushed by corporate CEO's and their allies) that will gut unemployment compensation benefits. Please call your representative today and tell them to oppose this harmful bill - and spread the word! Read more >>> UAW-Ford Local 863 National Contract Ratification Vote Results: Local Contract Ratification Vote Results: Overtime Rollback Vote Results:
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RATIFICATION VOTE for the Local Contract Overtime Rollback VOTE PNC Festival of Lights Cincinnati Zoo -*November 21, 2015~January 2, 2016 Highlights of the 2015 Tentative Agreement between the UAW and FORD 21st Annual Breakfast with Santa SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015 @ 9:00am~~12:00 noon $5.00 donation per person, pay @ door Read more >>> For some families this is a wonderful time of year, but there are many needy, working-class families who are making choices about expenses such as rent, heat, food and medical whose children could enjoy a brighter Holiday with your help. If at all possible, let’s help make a child smile during the Holidays? Read more >>> The UAW Local 863 Community Service Committee will be conducting a Gate Collection on the following dates/times. The money collected will benefit area local Food Pantries. Food pantries feed more families during the holiday seasons. Your monetary donations help those less fortunate enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal. A message to UAW-Ford Local 863 Members at the Sharonville Plant UAW Local 863 and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative Agreement for the Sharonville Plant. We are proud to present this proposed Agreement to the Members of Local 863.
UAW LOCAL 863 VETERANS DAY - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Ford Motor Company - Sharonville Unit Local 863 Union Headquarters “If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.” Open to the public, everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony. UAW-FORD LOCAL 863 UAW-FORD LOCAL CONTRACT INFORMATIONAL MEETING On Monday, October 26, 2015 and Tuesday, October 27, 2015 there will be Local Contract Informational Meetings to discuss the tentative four (4) year Local Contract Agreement reached by our UAW Local 863 Bargaining Committee and the Ford Motor Company Sharonville Plant. The Information Meetings will be held at UAW Local 863 Headquarters on the dates and times listed below. Date(s): Monday, October 26, 2015 -&- Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Time(s): 5:15am; 7:15am; 1:00pm; 3:45pm; 5:15pm All UAW-Ford Local 863 Members are encouraged to attend one of these very important meetings. Upon notification from the International Union, we will set a date to ratify our 2015 UAW Local 863-Ford Sharonville Contract. The Membership will be informed of the date for the ratification vote.
 Read the letter from retired member and former President of Local 2147 recently published in the Lima News about the real story behind so-called right to work. Read more >>> Click to view article on UAW.org:
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS - Discount Tickets: $18.50 each ($26.50 value) or see the following: Mary Phillips Dept. 265 Eric Gadd-Committee Room Rodney Parker – Dept. 576 Darrel York I-3 Dept. 580 Deadline to purchase tickets: December 21, 2015 / 4:30pm! Read more >>>Marvel Universe Live - Discount Tickets: $32.00 each ($40.00 value) Tickets are available for purchase at: or see the following: Mary Phillips - Dept. 265-2 Eric Gadd - Committee Room Rodney Parker - H-3, Dept. 576 Darrel York - I-3, Dept. 580 Deadline to purchase tickets: December 15, 2015 / 12:00 noon! Read more >>>Disney On Ice Treasure Trove Date: Saturday, October 31, 2015 Times: 11:00am -or- 3:00pm Tickets are available for purchase at: or see the following: Mary Phillips - Dept. 265-2 Eric Gadd - Committee Room Rodney Parker - H-3, Dept. 576 Darrel York - I-3, Dept. 580 Deadline to purchase tickets: October 26, 2015 / 12:00 noon! Read more >>>UAW Ford Contract Extension Agreement 3rd ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Date(s): October 5, 2015 thru October 8, 2015 We are asking for clean, gently used or new coats in any and all sizes: Infants, Toddlers, Kids & Adults!!! Your donated coats can be dropped off on October 5, 2015 thru October 8, 2015 at the following locations: The most needed coats are Toddler’s coats and Children’s coats. Attention: UAW-Ford Local 863 Members STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE RESULTS “YES” VOTES = 99.2% (Strike Authorization Vote was held on August 26 & August 27, 2015) Read more >>>Attention: UAW-Ford Local 863 Members STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE ARE YOU WILLING TO STRIKE TO PROTECT YOUR JOB? Support your National and Local Leadership by voting to strike. Your future is in your hands. TURN OUT AND VOTE YES! SHOW FORD MOTOR COMPANY WE WILL STRIKE, IF NECESSARY, TO PROTECT OUR JOBS AND RIGHTS!
VOTING LOCATION: UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters VOTING TIME: Voting will be continuous from 5:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., All UAW-Ford Local 863 Members at the Sharonville Unit who are in good standing areeligible to vote. Photo identification is required. Full participation is encouraged. UAW LOCAL 863 Date: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 AGENDA Right To Work Opposition Rally in Columbus,Ohio on Friday, August 21.  UAW Region 2-B has a long-standing and proud tradition of awarding scholarships each year to (11) eleven high school seniors from participating Local UAW families in Indiana and Ohio. The affiliated Local Union Presidents voted this year to raise the scholarships to twelve (12) 10,000 scholarships beginning in 2016. The program was established to honor the memory of former Region 2-B Director and International Vice-President, Richard T. Gosser. Initially, in 1962, a single, $2000 scholarship was awarded. A foundation was established, and through contributions, the award dollar amount and number of recipients grew over the years. As a means to keep the foundation strong and the scholarships growing even larger, Retired Regional Director, Lloyd Mahaffey, in 2004, established the first annual Richard T. Gosser Golf Outing. Local Unions, units and employers from around the state of Ohio and Indiana field teams. All proceeds go directly to the foundation and (12) twelve, $10,000 Scholarships are awarded each year. Including the 2015-2016 winners, 320 students have received Gosser scholarships. Region 2-B UAW Retirees also award (6) six $1000 scholarship awards to the finalists, investing in the future of an additional 107 students. In 2016, the Region 2-B Retirees are raising the (6) six scholarships to $1500. In all the Gosser awards and the Retiree awards total over $2.2 million in scholarships awarded over the last 54 years. Read more >>> MARCH of DIMES GOLF SCRAMBLE Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Heatherwoode Golf Club 1:00pm Shotgun Start $80.00 per person includes: Hole-in-One Prize: 2-Year Lease – Ford Vehicle –
DISCOUNT TICKETS - Kings Island - Mason, OH / Cedar Point - Sandusky, OH Kings Island - DISCOUNT TICKETS: Cedar Point - DISCOUNT TICKETS: (The above tickets do not include parking. Parking is $15.00 per vehicle.) TICKETS are available for purchase at: (make checks payable to Local 863) UAW Local 863 Union Hall - 8:00am~4:30pm, see Bryanna or see the following:
Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015
UAW LOCAL 863 Friday, May 22, 2015 11:11 a.m. - Flag Pole 11:35 a.m. - Veterans Memorial “If you love your FREEDOM, thank a Veteran.” Everyone is welcome to attend. WHERE: UAW Local 647 Union Hall—10020 Reading Road—Evendale, Ohio 45241 JOIN US TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD AND FIGHT FOR THE LIVING ATTEND OUR TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL CEREMONY OF TRIBUTES AND SONG. Bring family and friends to honor workers who have died on the job this past year. Each year on April 28th, the Labor Movement observes Workers’ Memorial Day to honor those who have died on the job, this year we will pay tribute on TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015. This year’s theme is: “SAFE JOBS SAVE LIVES” Come to revitalize and mobilize our alliance for a safer and healthier work environment. Music by Ernie “The Fat Man” Brown, food and refreshments will be served. Guest Speaker: Darius D. Sivin, PHD KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Date: Saturday, JULY 11, 2015 / Time: 7:30pm Discount Tickets: $42.25 each ($59.00 value) UAW Local 863 Union Hall 8:00am~4:30pm (see Bryanna) or see the following: Deadline to purchase tickets: Tues., June 23, 2015! Read more >>>ATTENTION: LOCAL 863 MEMBERS UAW Local 863 is offering a 4-day Photography Class to our entire Membership, including spouses. The classes will be taught by Retiree Fred Taylor, and each day will cover different photography topics/techniques. There will be a one-time fee of $10.00 per person to register for the classes, which will benefit our Hoffman-Combs Scholarship Fund. This fee is non-refundable. The deadline to register is Friday, April 10, 2015. Read more >>>MONSTER JAM - Discount Tickets: $16.00 each (regular $20.) Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015 Time: 2:00pm Tickets are available for purchase at: Deadline to purchase tickets: April 6, 2015 / 12:00 noon! Read more >>>2015 SOFTBALL LEAGUES UAW Local 863 Members forming a Softball Team and wishing to have their Softball Team play in a league, please submit the following required information to Bryanna at UAW Local 863 Union Headquarters by: Monday, March 23, 2015 (4:30pm) Read more >>> UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 Read more >>> RINGLING BROS. BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS - Discount Tickets!!! Discount Tickets: $21.00 each (Does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at:
UAW LOCAL 863: HOFFMAN-COMBS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Attention: UAW Local 863 Members The Hoffman-Combs Scholarship Fund is named in honor of former Local 863 President William E. Hoffman, and former Vice-President and former Retired Workers Chapter Chairman Kenneth Combs. There will be three (3) scholarships awarded. The Scholarship Winners will be announced on June 2, 2015. First Prize: $(To Be Determined) Second Prize: $ (To Be Determined) Third Prize: $ (To Be Determined) Read more >>>  In 2015, let's recommit to Dr. King's mission to secure the right to vote. Read more >>> UAW Local 863 Resolutions will be read for Membership approval at the March General Membership Meeting.
OPENING of RESOLUTIONS for the 2015 Local Contract Negotiations Starting immediately, Resolutions for the upcoming 2015 Local Contract Negotiations between UAW Local 863 and Ford Motor Company will be accepted from Members of the Sharonville Plant. Resolution Forms are available for pick-up in the Sharonville Union Committee Room, and at Local 863 Union Headquarters located at 10708 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. The deadline for submitting Resolution Form(s): WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015. Read more >>> News report on WLWT Channel 5 on UAW Local 863 UAW LOCAL 863 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014
UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION The UAW Local 863 Community Service Committee conducted the UAW Annual Gate Collection on November 19 & 20, 2014 at the Sharonville Unit. The money collected totaled: $3,074.39
ADOPT A HOLIDAY CHILD For some families this is a wonderful time of year, but there are many needy, working-class families who are making choices about expenses such as rent, heat, food and medical whose children could enjoy a brighter Holiday with your help. If at all possible, let’s help make a child smile during the Holidays? Please turn in your Adopt A Child gifts on the following dates: December 8th thru December 12th. All gifts are due no later than Friday, December 12, 2014. To adopt a child, please contact the following Community Service Committee. You will receive a child’s wish-list card when you adopt a child. You can buy a gift or donate money and we will shop for you. You can turn in your gifts wrapped or unwrapped.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - DISCOUNT TICKETS Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - 3400 Vine Street – Cincinnati, OH 45220 Hours: Sunday ~ Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Discount Tickets: $10.00 each (Does not include parking) Tickets are available for purchase at: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL UAW HOLIDAY GATE COLLECTION HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS - Discount Tickets: $29.00 each Deadline to purchase tickets: December 19, 2014 / 12:00 noon! UAW LOCAL 863 - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Sharonville Unit at 11:11am - In front of the Plant at the Flag pole. Local 863 Union Headquarters at 11:40am - In front of the Local at the Veterans Memorial. “If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.” Open to the public, everyone welcome to attend the ceremony. SHARONVILLE UNIT - SKILLED TRADES MEETING Date: TUESDAY, OCT. 21, 2014 Time(s): 5:15am; 7:15am; 2:00pm; 3:15pm; 5:15pm
Local 863 has purchased new tables for our auditorium, in doing so we have approximately forty (40) eight-foot tables we are offering to the Membership of Local 863 on a first-come, first-serve basis. These (40) tables are used/old tables and can be purchased on an as is basis. Size: 29.5" X 8'. $10.00 per table. Disney On Ice - Princesses and Heroes Tickets are available for purchase at:
2nd Annual Coat Drive - sponsored by UAW Local 863 Women's Committee - Please drop off your donated coats on: Date(s): October 6, 2014 thru October 10, 2014 Resolutions to the UAW-National Ford Dept for the 2015 Negotiations
The Executive Board and Committee of UAW Local 863 participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge.
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Date:SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
Times:3:00pm & 5:30pm
Place:LOCAL 863 UNION HALL
10708 Reading Road – Evendale, Ohio 45241
Sharefax Credit Union is holding a Bone Marrow Donor Registry drive on Friday August 1, 2014 from 10:00am until 2:00pm. 1147 Old State Route 74 Batavia, Ohio 45103.
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  On the morning of April 17, 2014, workers at Piston Automotive in Toledo went on strike to gain union recognition. A majority of workers support the UAW, but until now management refused to recognize the union. Today, as a result of the courqage and solidarity of these workers, and all the other UAW members who supported them, Piston management agreed to card check recognition of the UAW. Read more >>> 2014 SOFTBALL LEAGUE SIGN UPS Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus Tickets on Sale Over the past few months, people from all over the country have been talking about how their lives have been touched by health care reform. Renee is a mother of three young children who was blindsided by cancer. She was rejected from her husband's health insurance, and several other private plans, because of a pre-existing condition -- leaving her stuck with a plan that had a yearly limit and additional stress that the care she needed might not be covered. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Renee now has the coverage she needs. You have to hear Renee tell her story -- then, pass it on to show others exactly why health care reform matters. Read more >>> EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM  So-called right to work laws are wrong for working and middle class families. These laws make paying union dues optional - even though unions are required by law to represent all workers under their agreements. In other words, the laws give people the right to shirk - since all the benefits of a union contract still cover everyone, regardless if they pay dues or not. As a result, unions will have trouble representing members and negotiating contracts because bargaining power will be lost. The effort to pass a right to shirk law is currently under way in Ohio. Recently these laws were passed in Indiana and Michigan. In Ohio, the same people who wanted to take away our collective bargaing rights with Senate Bill 5 are behind the right to shirk. It's crucial that we educate ourselves and our co-workers, families, neighbors and friends about the truth behind this deceitful effort. When was the last time billionaires spent millions of dollars to give more rights and freedom in the workplace? Read more >>>Check out Region 2-B's most recent commercial! Read more >>> Lower Tax Withholding Rates Take Effect September 1, 2013 Effective with the first pay period ending on or after September 1, 2013, state income tax withholdings should be deducted at the new rates. News organizations from across the State of Ohio are questioning Gov. Kasich’s Jobs Ohio. Watch this video for the latest news on what others are saying about Jobs Ohio.  As members of organized labor, we know how important it is for each of us to do our part to make our community a great place to live and work. That’s why the UAW Region 2-B is a proud partner and supporter of United Way. United Way also shares a common vision with us and is working to improve education, income, and health—the building blocks of a good life. Together, we are ensuring union members, their families, and communities, have access to essential services like food and shelter. As a UAW Member, you can make a difference. I urge you to support United Way in their efforts to bring together people and organizations from across the community with the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done. Read more >>>JDRF Family Fun Fest Photos HELP WORKERS AT FLEX-N-GATE
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