December 2020

Happy Holidays everyone.

     As you are well aware the pandemic has entered its second wave, as predicted, and will now partner with cold and flu season.  As of this writing the number of cases has skyrocketed out of control.  Due to these circumstances the retiree chapter will not be meeting until further notice.  There are some vaccines on the horizon that may prove to be effective.  As they become readily available the decision to meet as a group will be reevaluated again.  Many factors will play into this determination - how effective the vaccine is, how many are getting it, what stipulations the health department puts on groups, etc.  It has also been stated that it is not known how long these vaccines can be expected to be effective.  There is still a lot of information for the professionals to sort out before it will be safe to meet again.  I will keep you updated in future issues of the Lansing Labor News as additional information is passed down.

     In the meantime, if you need assistance from the Benefit Reps they are at the hall Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  They generally go to lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  They can be reached at 517-372-7581 ext. 500.  You may need to leave a message.

     Everyone entering the union hall must wear a mask.  This is for your protection and to protect the workers at the hall.  The health department has made it clear our best defense is to wear a mask, wash your hands, avoid crowds.  The end of the pandemic is potentially in sight.  Let's all do what we can to make it end sooner rather than later.

     Take care - stay safe.