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The GM, Chrysler, Ford, and Delphi salaried retiree group presidents had a phone meeting with Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and her automotive specialist, Fred Hoffman. The governor was very interested in the results of the Auto Task Force meeting the four of us had with Ron Bloom last Friday. She was extremely empathetic to the plight of salaried retirees, especially Delphi, and offered her full support. She was appalled with the situation we are all facing as salaried retirees, and advised she will keep our interest in mind in all of her efforts related to the automotive industry activities.

It was stated that salaried retirees should have equitable treatment concerning our health benefits. We discussed our pension plans and the possibilities that could occur in the event of a bankruptcy. We all agreed every effort should be made to keep these funds out of the hands of the PBGC (government agency that takes over funds). She assured us she would make every effort to support our salaried retirees’ funds. Remember, each of the auto companies pension funds are different and will probably be treated that way.

Here are some facts we discussed with the Governor as they relate to the GM pension fund:

Click Here To Read More:

www.overthehillcarpeople.com/governorgranholmconferencecall042909.htm
 

Hello to the members of Over The Hill Car People, LLC - General Motors National Retiree Association and all GM retirees!

We did attend a meeting with President Obama's Auto Task Force Team in Washington on April 24, 2009.  Mr. Ron Bloom, a senior executive on the Federal Automotive Task Force, was present for this meeting.  He is one of the leaders of the Presidential Auto Task Force Team selected by President Obama to assist with the restructuring of the American Auto Industry.  He has spent 25 years of his career helping reorganize companies near bankruptcy. Read More:
http://overthehillcarpeople.com/autotaskforcemeetingminutes.htm

We are happy to advise we have been granted an audience with the Auto Task Force on Friday, April 24, 2009, in Washington at the Treasury building.  We are very appreciative of this opportunity to address our salaried retiree concerns to such an elite team.  We will advise some of the details of our meeting when we return from Washington. Our thanks again to all who assisted with this meeting and to the Auto Task Force Team for their time and support!

Wagoner: No Need to Cut Benefits to Retirees
Last Edited: Thursday, 08 Jan 2009, 9:05 AM EST Created: Thursday, 08 Jan 2009, 8:08 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) -- General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said Thursday the Detroit automaker can survive long-term without cutting benefits to retired workers.

Wagoner made the remarks on NBC's "Today" show, where he was joined by United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger. The two made the appearance from Warren, Mich., ahead of their renewed labor negotiations scheduled to begin next week.

The $13.4 billion federal loan package granted to GM last month requires that the UAW make concessions and also demands that GM submit a restructuring plan to the government by March 31.

Wagoner said he is confident both sides will reach agreement on changes needed to the company's labor contract.  "I'm confident that we'll come together and get the kind of changes that we need," Wagoner said.

Gettelfinger said the union will ensure that "what we do is done in the best interest of our members as well as our retirees."

Wagoner added that the much-cited $10-an-hour wage difference between GM autoworkers and workers at U.S. plants owned by foreign automakers is overstated, saying "it may be a little on the high side." He said productivity at the company's factories is among the highest in North America.

Wagoner also said that despite criticism he faced at the time, he never considered resigning during the bailout hearings that took place in November and December, even if it would have improved the bailout's chance of passing. He also reiterated that GM had set aside discussions with rival Chrysler LLC about a possible merger.

The White House approved $4 billion in loans for Chrysler last month, with loans for both automakers being funded by the $700 billion Wall Street bailout package passed last year.

Both companies are struggling for survival in an industry that is in the midst of its worst sales slump in decades. On Monday, GM said its U.S. auto sales in December fell 31 percent while Chrysler's sales plunged 53 percent.

www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8214484&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Now, watch this guy in the interview and then decide if you think it is your obligation to inform Mr. Wagoner that you are a SALARIED GM retiree and you have lost your GM Health benefits!

Click Here to watch interview: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/28556043/#28556043

This is Mr. Wagoner's contact information:

Mr. Richard Wagoner
General Motors
300 Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48265-3000
Mail Code: 482-C39-B50

OR

Fax: 815-282-6156

Please take time to write and/or fax Mr. Wagoner now! Just copy this page and send it to him by mail and/or fax. He will get the message!

WE HAVE BEEN GETTING MANY CALLS THIS WEEK ABOUT PEOPLE NOT YET RECEIVING POLICIES FOR HEALTH CARE AND DRUG PLANS. YOUR BENEFITS BEGIN JANUARY 1, REGARDLESS IF YOU HAVE A POLICY IN HAND YET OR NOT. YOU ARE COVERED. IF YOU HAVE SENT IN A MEDICAP APPLICATION TO US, WE HAVE TRIPLE CHECKED WITH WHATEVER COMPANY YOU JOINED TO MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS IN PROCESSING. HOWEVER, IF YOU NEED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR BEFORE YOU GET YOUR POLICY, TELL YOUR DOCTOR THAT YOUR POLICY IS BEING PROCESSED AND SHOW YOUR RED, WHITE AND BLUE MEDICARE CARD. YOUR DOCTOR WILL RE-FILE IT WHEN YOU GET YOUR POLICY ISSUED. IF YOU NEED A PRESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU GET YOUR CARDS, YOU CAN CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER OF THE DRUG PLAN YOU JOINED. MANY TIMES THEY CAN GIVE THE DRUG STORE YOUR CLAIM NUMBERS. IF THEY CANNOT GIVE THEM CLAIM NUMBERS YET, KEEP EVERY RECEIPT BECAUSE YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED BY YOUR DRUG PLAN FOR EVERY PRESCRIPTION THAT IS COVERED.

YOU CAN CALL US JANUARY 7TH, 2009 WITH ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
KARYN BLAKE"

Click the link below for additional information:

http://forums.overthehillcarpeople.com/viewtopic.php?t=3680

Click Here: http://overthehillcarpeople.com/themonthlytuneup.htm

THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE JOINED A MEDIGAP OR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT WITH MY PART D USA USING MUTUAL OF OMAHA, UNITED WORLD, AARP ETC... PLEASE KNOW THAT THESE COMPANIES ARE 3 WEEKS BEHIND IN PROCESSING. DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT IS THE AEP FOR 40 MILLION MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES AND THAT SO MANY COMPANIES HAVE CANCELLED HEALTH CARE PLANS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, THE UNDERWRITING DEPARTMENTS ARE BACKLOGGED FOR 3 WEEKS. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING YET FROM YOUR MEDIGAP/MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT COMPANY, PLEASE KNOW THAT IT IS IN PROCESS AND YOU WILL GET YOUR POLICY. THE LATER YOU WAITED TO RETURN YOUR APPLICATIONS THE FARTHER BEHIND YOU WILL BE.

Click this link for more information:
http://forums.overthehillcarpeople.com/viewforum.php?f=93

http://overthehillcarpeople.com/pensionsaresafe102608.htm

http://overthehillcarpeople.com/pensionsaresafe102608.htm
 

09/30/08
Best Regards,
Jack Dickinson
spoacdc1@aol.com
www.overthehillcarpeople.com
205-706-5465

This will be the same as the in person meetings, with one GM speaker and one Extend Health with a Q&A session at the end. 

Hello GM Folks!

GM & Ford Need To Keep America Rolling! Please read this article about what happens to the American economy if GM & Ford decide to hang it up!

Click the link below:
http://overthehillcarpeople.com/themonthlytuneup.htm

Please forward this information to all of your American friends!

The results of the GM Conference Call on September 9, 2008 are now posted at the links below:
http://overthehillcarpeople.com/gmconferencecall090908.htm
http://forums.overthehillcarpeople.com/viewforum.php?f=5

GM says its European market share remained steady at 9.5 percent.

LINK

GM announcement of their 2009 healthcare plan revisions?

Park Your Money With GM - Barron's

This is a very interesting website and survey. And the results are most interesting and were presented in a way that made it very easy to see how your  opinions compare to those of the candidates. It only takes a couple of minutes. I think you will find it worth the time.