Manager Leon Wyre at the Clawson construction garage suspended the whole garage for refusing to attend a MSOC huddle this morning. Please ask everyone to wear red tomorrow in support of these brave members.

These members are fighting to receive a little respect. They are not protesting MSOC itself, they are protesting abusive management policies.

Actives: Oct 4 – 15, 2010
Unannounced Correction Period Oct 15-29, 2010

Retirees: Oct 18 - 29, 2010
Unannounced Correction Period Nov 1-12, 2010

Flexible Retirees: Nov 15 – Dec 31, 2010

Effective 1/1/2011/for Company sponsored Medical; the Company will use BC/BS of Illinois exclusively for the Mid West. United Health Care will be dropped. For both actives and retirees/all pre and post 93 retirees.

The votes have been counted on the ratification of the tentative agreement between CWA and AT&T Internet Services. It was voted down overwhelmingly.

CWA’s ATT Internet bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with AT&T Internet Services covering 5,000 workers in Districts 3, 4, 6 and 9. The agreement, reached July 21, improves pay and benefits, strengthens the grievance and arbitration process, and provides Internet workers with the same transfer and bidding rights as other AT&T workers have.

Approximately two weeks ago the US Treasury Department notified US Corporations (including ATT) that it was their intention to eliminate the Payroll Savings Bond plan(s) as they exist today (through National Bond Trust).

Final Bargaining Report # 15

We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement on a new three year contract between CWA and AT&T Midwest. In these tough economic times, in the most economically depressed part of the country, we have reached an agreement that achieves our key goals:
1) Maintained and improved our Standard of Living
2) Increased Pension Band
3) Enhanced employment security

There are changes in our health care that will result in increased out of pocket costs. However, when wages and the new company-funded tax-free Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) are factored in, CWA members--from the highest paid to the lowest--are better off, on average, every year of this contract by thousands of dollars a year. Contract explanation is forthcoming, mean while here are some highlights on the key issues on new tentative agreement.

District 4 RMC Newsletter – August 7, 2010 – Volume #12

Health Reimbursement (HRA) Claims

Getting reimbursed for Medical, Dental, Vision Premiums

Follow the guide below to help you better understand what proof is required when filing claims for contribution (monthly premium) reimbursement from your HRA.

In non-emergency situations, you have the opportunity to plan ahead for your medical care to ensure you maximize your benefits (and not incur higher out of pocket amounts). What should you do?

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Thanks and have a great day!
Mark T. Gaffney, President
MICHIGAN STATE AFL-CIO