As was reported on early Friday, April 18, 2008 U.A.W.- G.M. Vice President Cal Rapson, authorized an extension to the 5-day strike letter as a result of progress that had been made. He further emphasized that should talks stall, or become unsatisfactory, then he would invoke a 12 hour notice. We are pleased to report that progress is still being made, although there are several big issues that need resolution. Should there be any change in status, you will be promptly notified. Once again, thanks for your continued support.

According to Management, the 6-speed operations are expected to be laid off effective no later than the end of the 2^nd shift today, Friday, April 25, 2008. Those of you being impacted are being asked by your Union leadership to apply for unemployment compensation per the supplied UIA information. Management indicated they will challenge all UIA claims associated with this situation as well as SUB pay. The International Union will challenge Management’s position.

Please be advised that because this lay-off is being driven by a strike at another GM location, that health care benefits for those who are laid off from the 6-speed will expire on May 1, 2008. Please reschedule any unnecessary doctor appointments as you will be responsible for medical bills during this period of lay-off.

And, again, be sure to make application for Unemployment Benefits by phone or on the Internet, per the instructions that will be handed out to 6-speed employees.

As far as 4-speed operations are concerned, Management indicated it will continue to run for a period of time yet to be determined. They did note, however, that 4-speed operations will most likely run for approximately 7 to 8 days. Specifically what conditions may exist at that time may determine the manner in which the 4-speed operations are released, as it relates to lay-off provisions, unemployment, and SUB pay.

Production Employees: All will be impacted on all shifts. This will include Team Leaders, Team Members, Quality, Checker Receiving.

Material Employees: Inverse seniority due to plant-wide equalization groups, i.e. Drivers, D-5’s.

Sanitation Employees: Inverse seniority due to plant-wide equalization groups, i.e. Sweepers, Chippers, etc.

Skilled Trades: Permanent lay-off provisions (high seniority will be retained by classification)

Should this lay-off continue beyond 2 weeks, then the permanent lay-off provisions may be implemented for all employees – which would result in 4-speed and 6-speed employees having their plant seniority combined. This may not occur, however, should the 4-speed operation cease production prior to 2 weeks which Management indicated they expect to happen.

Bear in mind, all is subject to change as the circumstances may very from what’s currently anticipated.

Many of you are asking how long this lay-off will continue for. Obviously, we are unable to say specifically how long that may be. Should you want any information or updates (if available), please call the UAW Local 909 Union Hall at (586) 759-4320.

Those of you planning to accept the Special Attrition Program (SAP), please contact the Hourly Benefits Office as this offer is still available.

LOCAL 909, U.A.W.

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