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Trustee / Insurance : Kathy Higdon
Trustee : Melvin Pedrick
Sergeant at Arms : Jerry Carney
President : William T. Spires
Vice President /Fin.Secy : Larry A. Badgett
Recording Secretary : William Masden
Senior Trustee : Kenny Jaggers
Kenneth G. Cassady & Martin Hall Local 761
5153 Poplar Level Road Louisville, KY 40219
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Michelle Rodgers Memorial
Michelle Rodgers
Michelle was tragically killed when struck by a Police Cruiser
on the morning of January 14, 2003 , while walking the picket
line , in front of Appliance Park ,during the 2 day Health Care
strike against GE.
Amanda , Olivia , and Holly , Michelle's children ,
placed a wreath on the cross at the Memorial site.
IUE/CWA International President Jim Clark was in town for the
service , speaking to the family and those present .
Michelle's Family, Friends, Local 761 Executive Board members,
Stewards , and GE Executives all came together in remembrance.
Jeffrey Immelt Visits
On April 2nd, Myself, and Vice President Larry Badgett , along
with the Chief Stewards, had a brief meeting with Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of
GE. He spoke with us about having worked at Appliance Park during the 80's. His
feeling then was Appliance Park would not be around much beyond the next decade.
However, Immelt said, he is convinced, because of the improved working relationship
developed between the Company and the Union over the past several years. Appliance
Park remains one of the major manufacturing facilities in the Louisville Metro area.
Mr. Immelt then asked about the status of the Warehouse. I told him when
we first began discussions, I felt very optimistic , but recent events have caused reason
for concern. I did say, " I was hopeful we would be able to come to some resolution
as we continue doing the right things for the right reasons. Immelt responded," because
of the peoples' willingness to do things differently, Appliance Park continues to
manufacture appliances here in Louisville. He concluded by saying," The Company
will continue to be fair as long as the Union continues to be smart ."
William T. Spires
President
Local 761 IUE/CWA
Warehouse Update
As of this writing, the Company still has not responded to my requests for
further discussions. At the last Membership Meeting, several people voiced their
concern that we are not doing everything we can to protect the Warehouse jobs.
I understand their concerns, however, the Company has made it clear, they are not
willing to continue Warehouse operations in Louisville as they exist today. Some
of our members evidently think this is a bluff on the Company's part, but your
Negotiating Committee and I are taking this very seriously. I want it understood,
we will continue to look at all options available to save the Warehouse jobs as GE
jobs until such time as management advises us ,they can no longer continue discussions,
because another decision has been made.
William T. Spires
President
Local 761 IUE/CWA
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