PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Joseph F. Locke, Jr., who died Friday, June 26. Brother Locke retired from second shift Chassis. Graveside service was held yesterday.
Our sincere condolences are extended to Sister Cindy Massie on the death of her mother, Jane Brachhold. Funeral service was held yesterday in LaVista, Nebraska.
As most of you know, Sister Gaila Moseley has been in the hospital almost continuously since April 2008, due to multiple complications following surgery. On July 7, she will undergo her 30th surgery in 15 months. In the next few months, her health coverage under Blue Cross Blue Shield will stop, at least for a period of 60 days, and Gaila is far from being able to leave a hospital setting. To help Gaila and her family with mounting medical expenses, a trust account has been set up at MidFirst Bank, 11925 S. Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73170-5910, the Gaila D. Moseley Support Trust. Donations can be made at this or any MidFirst location. Your donations will be appreciated, and please continue to keep Gaila and her family in your prayers.
Do you have a hard time remembering to renew your driver’s license. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will e-mail you 45 days prior to the expiration date of your license. Any Oklahoma resident with a driver’s license or identification card can sign up for the e-mail notification at the ODPS website, www.dps.state.ok.us.
It was reported in the Detroit Free Press on Tuesday that the "new" GM will not include the 25-year-old joint venture with Toyota in Fremont, Calif., because the partners could not agree on a new vehicle to produce when the plant stops building the Pontiac Vibe in August. New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc., or NUMMI, was launched in 1984 at the former GM assembly plant at the southeastern end of San Francisco Bay. GM spokeswoman Elaine Redd said GM would not rule out new cooperative projects with Toyota.
While the Local Union office will be open, due to vacation schedules, there will be no Shop Talk July 9 or July 16. Watch the Bulletin Board for any information that might need to be communicated during this time.
The Retiree Chapter meeting is Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m., at the Local Union Hall. We welcome back our members who transferred to other plants and are now returning to OKC and our chapter.
Our regular membership meeting will be Sunday, July 19, at 3:00 p.m. We hope you are planning to attend.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
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