USW Local 8535 New Castle, IN

January 28, 2010
Orientation Meetings for those members who qualify for TAA are being set up by DWD and you will be contacted by mail to let you know when your meeting is scheduled.

January 22, 2010
TRADE ADJUSTMENT ACT
TAA and ATAA approved for Allegheny Ludlum employees
More info on this will be available during the 1/24 week. We will keep everyone posted as info becomes available

December 28, 2009
$25.00 UI add on extended until Feb. 28, 2010

December 1, 2009
TAA INFORMATION
I was in a meeting with Greg Kountz, Monday, 11/29, Greg made a few calls to find out where we were with the TAA petition in the AL organization. He was told that the TAA petition was filled out and sent back to DOL on 11/20/2009 so it is now a waiting game with DOL. You can check to see how the petition is progressing at: http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search_form.cfm
and typing in the petition # - 72495

November 23, 2009
Filing Information for New Federal Unemployment Extension
The new federal unemployment benefits extension launch is proceeding well. Due to high volumes, this is a multi-day process. For those who haven’t filed a new claim or voucher yet, please continue checking the UPLINK claimant homepage (under “smartlinks”) for the link to “Reactivate my EEUC Claim” and/or the “weekly voucher” link(s). All extended benefits claims and vouchers should be available to be filed within the next 48 hours.
*As a reminder, after the new extended claim is opened, a weekly voucher must also be filed. The weekly voucher will be posted on the account after the new extended claim is opened. For those who are reopening claims, the weekly voucher will be posted the day after they reopen their claim

November 19, 2009
Filing Information for New Federal Unemployment Extension
The federal government enacted an up to 20 week extension of benefits on November 6. Any Hoosier who has previously exhausted either of the first two federal extensions of unemployment or state extended benefits and remains unemployed may be eligible to receive this new federal extension. Hoosiers currently collecting unemployment will be directed to this new extension automatically.

Unemployed Hoosiers who have previously exhausted their benefits can file for this extension as follows:

Beginning Monday, November 23, 2009 - reopen unemployment claim through Uplink
Beginning Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - return to Uplink to complete two weekly vouchers, covering the time since the extension became law
Beginning Wednesday, November 25, 2009 – deposits for eligible vouchers will be posted to individual debit cards.
Each subsequent week – file your weekly voucher online similar to other unemployment programs.

Click here for the answers to frequently asked questions about this new extension

11/12/09 New Federal Unemployment Extension Available in Indiana on November 23 The federal government has enacted another extension of unemployment benefits. The legislation will provide up to 20 weeks of additional benefits in Indiana. Hoosiers who have previously exhausted their unemployment benefits, but remain unemployed, will be able to apply for this extension beginning November 23 through Uplink.

Vacation Schedule: For those that have 3 or more weeks vacation in 2010. You
have until 1/15/2010 to turn in your vacation requests to the Front office. There
will be 2 down weeks one in July and one in December. Anyone that has been laid
off and lost their vacation allotment will be required to use one of these weeks as their vacation weeks.

USW Local 8535 Membership Hall

Allegheny Ludlum New Castle Plant

IJOP OPPORTUNITIES:
If you are laid off for more then 60 days and have at least 2 years of continuous service you are eligible for Interplant Job Opportunities, more information can be obtained by clicking here

:Members currently on IJOP Tranfers:
Maint:

Brian Kemmerly           Bagdad           Creston Johnson      Louisville
Jeremy Williamson       Bagdad
Jim Groce                    Bagdad
Bill Roberts                  Bagdad
Lloyd Stamper             Midland

Production:

Steve Wagner              Bagdad              Mike Webb              Louisville
Danie Dishman Jr       Midland             Jeff Watterson         Louisville
Carl Decker                Bagdad               Ron Fleming            Midland
Derek Winship            Bagdad               Todd Howlett           Midland
Terry Stinson              Bagdad
Manny Sanchez          Bagdad
Nate Barber               Louisville
Bob Carroll               Louisville
Scott Denney             Louisville
Randy Campbell        Midland

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450 North 14th Street New Castle, IN 47362 Phone #'s - Hall: 765-529-4690 - ICD: 765-465-4605 - Fax 765-465-4606

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING: March 8, 2010 7:15 AM 1:00 PM 3:15PM
*Important Unemployment Information!* January 28, 2010 Orientation Meetings for those members who qualify for TAA are being set up by DWD and you will be contacted by mail to let you know when your meeting is scheduled. January 22, 2010 TRADE ADJUSTMENT ACT TAA and ATAA approved for Allegheny Ludlum employees More info on this will be available during the 1/24 week. We will keep everyone posted as info becomes available December 28, 2009 $25.00 UI add on extended until Feb. 28, 2010 December 1, 2009 TAA INFORMATION I was in a meeting with Greg Kountz, Monday, 11/29, Greg made a few calls to find out where we were with the TAA petition in the AL organization. He was told that the TAA petition was filled out and sent back to DOL on 11/20/2009 so it is now a waiting game with DOL. You can check to see how the petition is progressing at: http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search_form.cfm and typing in the petition # - 72495 November 23, 2009 Filing Information for New Federal Unemployment Extension The new federal unemployment benefits extension launch is proceeding well. Due to high volumes, this is a multi-day process. For those who haven’t filed a new claim or voucher yet, please continue checking the UPLINK claimant homepage (under “smartlinks”) for the link to “Reactivate my EEUC Claim” and/or the “weekly voucher” link(s). All extended benefits claims and vouchers should be available to be filed within the next 48 hours. As a reminder, after the new extended claim is opened, a weekly voucher must also be filed. The weekly voucher will be posted on the account after the new extended claim is opened. For those who are reopening claims, the weekly voucher will be posted the day after they reopen their claim November 19, 2009 Filing Information for New Federal Unemployment Extension The federal government enacted an up to 20 week extension of benefits on November 6. Any Hoosier who has previously exhausted either of the first two federal extensions of unemployment or state extended benefits and remains unemployed may be eligible to receive this new federal extension. Hoosiers currently collecting unemployment will be directed to this new extension automatically. Unemployed Hoosiers who have previously exhausted their benefits can file for this extension as follows: Beginning Monday, November 23, 2009* - reopen unemployment claim through Uplink Beginning Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - return to Uplink to complete two weekly vouchers, covering the time since the extension became law Beginning Wednesday, November 25, 2009 – deposits for eligible vouchers will be posted to individual debit cards. Each subsequent week – file your weekly voucher online similar to other unemployment programs. Click here for the answers to frequently asked questions about this new extension 11/12/09 New Federal Unemployment Extension Available in Indiana on November 23 The federal government has enacted another extension of unemployment benefits. The legislation will provide up to 20 weeks of additional benefits in Indiana. Hoosiers who have previously exhausted their unemployment benefits, but remain unemployed, will be able to apply for this extension beginning November 23 through Uplink. 10/18 TAA - Jim Groce has applied for TAA benefits on behalf of the Union Members for Local 8535. You can check to see how the petition is progressing at: http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search_form.cfm and typing in the Petition # - 72495 In Solidarity *Joe Swain*
Vacation Schedule: For those that have 3 or more weeks vacation in 2010. You have until 1/15/2010 to turn in your vacation requests to the Front office. There will be 2 down weeks one in July and one in December. Anyone that has been laid off and lost their vacation allotment will be required to use one of these weeks as their vacation weeks. USW Local 8535 Membership Hall Allegheny Ludlum New Castle Plant *IJOP OPPORTUNITIES:* If you are laid off for more then 60 days and have at least 2 years of continuous service you are eligible for Interplant Job Opportunities, more information can be obtained by clicking here :Members currently on IJOP Tranfers: Maint: Brian Kemmerly Bagdad Creston Johnson Louisville Jeremy Williamson Bagdad Jim Groce Bagdad Bill Roberts Bagdad Lloyd Stamper Midland *Production:* Steve Wagner Bagdad Mike Webb Louisville Danie Dishman Jr Midland Jeff Watterson Louisville Carl Decker Bagdad Ron Fleming Midland Derek Winship Bagdad Todd Howlett Midland Terry Stinson Bagdad Manny Sanchez Bagdad Nate Barber Louisville Bob Carroll Louisville Scott Denney Louisville Randy Campbell Midland