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September-05 Labor Views Congratulations
are extended to Ron Edmiston who retired after 29 years of service.
We wish him many years of good health. Our
members are having parking problems at the sub base.
Employees don’t want to go to the sub base because it is so
difficult to find a parking place that doesn’t require you to walk a mile
to get where you are going. Perhaps
a solution to the problem would be to employ a shuttle between EB and the
sub base. If anyone has other
ideas to help with this problem, I encourage you to let me know your
suggestions. On
September 13, 2005, the Company is sponsoring a health screening day.
This is a great opportunity for those of you who don’t get a
physical exam from your family physician to get a blood pressure screen, a
cholesterol check, etc. Take
advantage of the services offered in the yard on Sept. 13. Family
Day is scheduled for October 1, 2005. I
feel that it is important for the Carpenters’ Union to participate and
show how diversified our skills are. If
anyone is interested or has any ideas about displays, please contact Don
Kniss or me. We already have
several displays planned which showcase our various jobs, but perhaps you
have one in mind that we haven’t thought of.
Some
concerns have arisen recently because members are displeased with what is
happening at the yard hospital regarding light duty.
Employees have been asked to report to the yard hospital while
they are out of work due to work-related injuries.
Upon arriving at the yard hospital, they have been instructed to
undergo a physical examination by the Company doctor.
If any employee feels that the Company is overstepping their
boundaries by requiring you to return to work, you have the right to seek
legal advice from an attorney, and I would encourage you to do that. SCAFF-TAG:
The new scaffolding inspection and tagging system has been used for
three months with great success. It
will be extended throughout the shipyard and the sub base starting September
6, 2005. This program’s
success is an example of how Management, the Carpenters’ Union, and the
Safety Department worked together to improve safety at Electric Boat. Have you
visited our website lately? Check
out the information posted at www.local1302.com.
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