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Carlos Guzman, JTR
Tuition Assistance Program
U.A.W Local 1005

216-265-5282
CarlosGuzman@uawlocal1005.org

UAW - GM Center for Human Resources
200 Walker Street · Detroit,MI 48207
( 313 ) 324-5000 ·
Fax ( 313 ) 324 - 5580 · TDD: 1 - 800 - 544 - 1186


December 22, 2008


TO: All UAW General Motors Local Union Presidents and Chairpersons

RE: UAW - GM Scholarship Program for Dependent Children (DSP)


Greetings:

The worsening economic climate faced by General Motors has caused the UAW - GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) to review funding levels for 2009 Joint Programs. Business conditions in the auto industry continue to deteriorate requring further cutbacks in manufacturing volumes, more manpower reductions, and fewer hours worked in General Motors plants. Since CHR funding is based on hours worked, this unprecedented downward spiral has deepened our budget crisis.

The UAW - GM Joint Activities Board, which has a fiduciary responsibility to preserve the CHR's financial stability, recently evaluated joint program spending for the 2009 fiscal year to determine whether these programs can continue to be funded. Based on the projected decline in CHR revenue, it is apparent that suspension of the UAW - GM active, Retired and spouses of deceased employees must be made.

Effective immediately, applications for DSP benefits covering tuition and / or compulsory fees related to courses that begin on or after January 1, 2009 will not be eligible for vouchers or reimbursement. DSP will be reviewed in the future to determine if funding leveles are sufficient to consider this program for reinstatement. Employes can find further details regarding the suspension of DSP by logging onto the CHR Joint Activity System (JAS) website at www.uawgmjas.org

While we sincerely regret this action as CHR Executive Co-Directors and members of the Joint Activities Board, we appreciate your understanding and continued support towards meeting the challenges of this difficult period.

Respectfully,

Paul Mitchell
UAW Exective Co-Director
    Dorothy Hennessy
GM Executive Co-Director
 

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