
LOCAL AGREEMENTS AND STATEMENTS BETWEEN NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE AND LOCAL UNION #699 UAW DATE: JUNE 29TH, 2010 This booklet does not contain all items agreed to between the parties. New settlement language and revised language contained herein is underlined. Any questions regarding the interpretation of these items may be referred to Labor Relations and/or Shop Committeeperson. RATIFICATION This Agreement is subject to ratification by Local Union 699 and will become effective as of the date of Notice of Ratification to Local Management.* (*Effective June 29TH, 2010) IN WINTESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their names to be subscribed by their duly –authorized officers and representatives the day and year first about written: United Automobile and Nexteer Automotive Aerospace and Agriculture Saginaw, Michigan Implement Workers of America, UAW, Local 699 Bob Labonte Vince DeZorzi Troy Newberry Curt Cargile Glenn Johnson L. Nick Franklin Phillip Moore Dereon Pruitt David Gombar Janelle Delay Rey Paez Amy Schofield Jeffery Zariske Conroy Elliott Michael Chaffin (June 29th, 2010) (June 29th, 2010) Approved: Approved: International Union, UAW Nexteer Automotive Rod Uhelski Curt Cargile Approved: Approved: International Union, UAW Nexteer Automotive Corporation Gerald Kariem Preface This publication of the Local Agreements and Statements between Nexteer Automotive and Local Union 699, UAW as ratified June 29, 2010 include the following: Nexteer Automotive Memorandum of Understanding Addendum Reconciliation GM/UAW 2009 Modifications Competitive Extension and Supporting documentation Alterations to the Local Agreement as a result of the Memorandum of Understanding as ratified June 29, 2010 will appear as underlined text. All other Memorandum of Understandings and supporting documentation can be found in the “2010 M.O.U.” section of this published agreement. The language contained within the Memorandum of Understanding Addendum Reconciliation, GM/UAW 2009 Modifications, and Competitive Extension and Supporting Documentation as ratified June 29, 2010 shall supersede any language previously agreed upon between the parties. UAW Local 699 – Nexteer Automotive Memorandum of Understanding Addendum Reconciliation GM/UAW 2009 Modifications Competitive Extension MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT entered into this 29th day of June, 2010 between the management of Steering Solutions, LLC (referred to throughout as Nexteer Automotive) at the Saginaw Site and Local 699, International Union, United Automobile Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. This agreement resolves all issues and disputes which were the subject of negotiations in the current contract negotiations. Resolution of all matters subject to these negotiations has been concluded based upon current conditions and circumstances. 2. This Agreement is subject to written notice of ratification by Local 699 within fourteen days of the date of this Memorandum Agreement. 3. The effective date of this Agreement will be the day following the date on which the Company receives written notice of ratification from the local Union and shall remain in effect until it expires at 11:59 p.m. on Sept 14, 2015 unless otherwise directed by the National Parties. 4. No provision of this Agreement shall be superseded or changed by other than agreement between the Company and the Union. 5. This Agreement supersedes any and all previous agreements and understandings between the parties unless specifically reinstated during these negotiations. The parties agree that in keeping with the Memorandum of Understanding – Delphi Keep Sites dated May 16, 2009 the terms and conditions of the following collective bargaining agreements will be applicable to UAW Local 699 and Nexteer Automotive: 2003 Delphi National Agreement as amended Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems-UAW Local Union 699 Local Agreement dated June 2, 2008 May 2004 Supplemental New Hire Hourly Benefits as amended UAW-Delphi-GM M.O.U. Delphi Restructuring and its Attachments dated June 22, 2007 UAW-GM-Delphi Flowback Agreement, providing rights to return to GM for employees hired on or before 10/18/99 M.O.U. Covering UAW Delphi Employees Hired after October 18, 1999 and before October 6, 2003 (extended to October 10, 2005 during 2007 National Agreement bargaining) providing rights to return to GM for employees hired between 10/19/99 and 10/7/05. The parties further agree that the following Memoranda shall constitute an addendum to these agreements and the terms and conditions will be extended to and expire on the expiration date of this agreement. In the event there is a conflict, the following Memoranda supersede all other agreements unless otherwise noted. The applicability of any agreement that may have been inadvertently omitted from the above list will be addressed by the national parties. Memorandum of Understanding Vacation Hours Memorandum of Understanding Local Agreement – C.O.A. Score Memorandum of Understanding Electronic Funds Transfer Memorandum of Understanding Working Hours Memorandum of Understanding Publications Costs Memorandum of Understanding Critical Plant Memorandum of Understanding Shutdown Week Memorandum of Understanding Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Memorandum of Understanding Attendance Program Memorandum of Understanding Appointed Representatives Memorandum of Understanding Trade Combinations Memorandum of Understanding IHT – JET Combination Memorandum of Understanding Health & Safety - Footwear Memorandum of Understanding Shift Premium Memorandum of Understanding Wage & Benefits Memorandum of Understanding Alternative Work Schedule Memorandum of Understanding Separation Retire or Buy Out Memorandum of Understanding Contract Implementation Memorandum of Understanding Holidays Memorandum of Understanding New Work Commitment The parties further agree that: There is no CHR funding obligation with respect to Nexteer Employees. All requests for CHR type program participation funding are the responsibility of the local parties, unless the National Parties make exceptions to the contrary. There will be no inter-plant transfers in or out by GM, GMCH or Nexteer employees. However, nothing in this agreement amends existing rights of employees to flow back to General Motors LLC sites under the terms of the UAW-Delphi-GM Flowback Agreement, providing rights to return to GM for eligible employees hired on or before October 18, 1999 or the M.O.U. regarding UAW Delphi employees hired after October 18, 1999 and before October 6, 2003 (extended to October 10, 2005 during 2007 National Agreement bargaining) providing rights to return to GM for eligible employees hired between 10/19/99 and 10/7/05. Nothing in this M.O.U. will change any of the terms of the 1999 Benefit Guarantee that are still applicable. Work Force Transition (Severance Payments) as outlined in the 2007 UAW- Delphi-GM M.O.U., Delphi Restructuring will be continued. Active employees as of December 31, 2009 who are permanently laid off prior to expiration of this agreement are eligible for a lump sum payment capped at $40,000, in lieu of continuing Supplemental Unemployment Benefits. Affected employees must sign a participation release of claims form in order to receive such payment. The parties agree that employees who are separated pursuant to this provision will sever all ties with GM, Delphi and Nexteer Automotive and their subsidiaries, except for any vested pension benefits, if any. The parties further agree to settle all outstanding grievances prior to a ratification vote on this agreement. SHOP RULES AND REGULATIONS The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is not to restrict the rights of anyone, but to define them and to protect the rights of all and to insure cooperation. INFORMATION REGARDING WORKING HOURS, SAFETY, COMPANY POLICIES and other matters relating to your employment is posted on the bulletin board from time to time for your guidance. Make a practice of reading the notices on the board. A posted statement is deemed a sufficient notice of policy, rules, regulations, hours, etc. REPORTING ABSENCES. Group Leaders must be notified in advance when an employee expects to be away from work. When absence is unexpected, Plant Management must be notified 1 hour prior to the start of the shift, if possible. Provisions have been made to receive reports twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven days a week. Nexteer employees will be provided, upon proper processing, an original and up to two (2) replacements for lost ACCESS CARDS at no cost to the employee. Additional badges beyond those noted above will be subject to the appropriate charge. Management will continue its practice of replacing damaged/worn badges at no cost to the employee. A PACKAGE PASS must be secured from the group leader to remove any personal property except lunch boxes and clothing belonging to an employee. No company property may be removed from the premises without permission of Management. Authorized removal of such property also must be accompanied by a shipping ticket authorization made out by the Shipping Department. Packages, clothing and lunch boxes may be inspected by the Security Officer at the gate. CHANGE OF ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, MARITAL STATUS. It is required that you report to your group leader immediately any changes in your address, telephone number, marital status or number of dependents, and complete the appropriate forms in the hourly employment office to keep the plant records up to date. PAYCHECKS FOR ABSENT EMPLOYEES.
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