Volume 58, No.
2 February 2011
Governor John Kasich is
anti-union to the core
Does not believe public
employees should have
the right to strike
Joe Hoagland
President
There have been a couple oc-
casions at past union meetings
where I have spoken briefly about
some of the proposed policies of
our new Governor, John Kasich. If
we paid attention during the elec-
tion process, we should have a
good idea of what to expect.
Well……..maybe.
One of Governor Kasich’s
claims was a policy of “transpar-
ency”. Many view this term as be-
ing open or forthright. This cer-
tainly is true concerning his rants
against unionized public workers,
including teachers.
But as I see it, that if we look
close enough, we can see right
through this guy. He is anti-union
to the core, a real “hater”.
He started by closing-off all
media coverage to his Oath-of-Of-
fice ceremony. He finally relent-
ment. The full Ohio House passed
HB1 on February 2. At this writ-
ing, it is in the hands of the Ohio
Senate. With Republicans in the
ed, after much public pressure, majority, this is a done deal. This
bill creates a private, non-profit
and agreed to allow coverage.
corporation to be known as JobsO-
He originally chose an all- hio.
white cabinet, the first Ohio gov- There will be a board made up
ernor to do this since the early of eight “Business Leaders”, with
1960s. This move hardly reflected the Governor serving as chairman.
the diversity of the people of this
According to the Columbus
state. He changed his mind again,
Dispatch, this board may hand out
after many questions and objec-
up to one billion dollars per year in
tions, and appointed a minority to
incentives to attract business to
head the State Department of Job
the state, but be exempt from
and Family Services.
Ohio’s current public-records and
He promised to privatize the open-meeting (Sunshine) laws.
State Department of Develop-
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Sub-District 2 Director Dennis Brommer swears-in Patricia “Trish” Hostetler as the
chairperson of the Gambrinus Steel Grievance Committee at the January 19 union
meeting. Hostetler, an Equipment Operator - Scrap Operations, with 14 years service, was
selected by the officers of Golden Lodge to fill a vacancy that will expire in May 2012. She
also serves on the Safety, Legislative and Women of Steel committees.
...President’s Column
(Continued from Page 1)
Democratic amendments to
HB1, all rejected by the Republi-
cans, included prohibition of bo-
nuses paid to JobsOhio employ-
ees, limits on campaign contribu-
tions from those who get incen-
tives from the board, and a re-
quirement that incentive packages
received approval from the State
Controlling Board.
As reported in the Toledo
Blade, JobsOhio “would not be
subject to the same standards ap-
plied to most state agencies when
it comes to open meetings, public
records, conflict of interest, legis-
lative oversight, and collective
bargaining laws.”
Final contracts will not be-
come public until the board issues
its annual report. It will be very
difficult to be vigilant as citizens
of the state under these circum-
stances. Transparency? No public
oversight? Your tax dollars at
work.
Anti-union
I want to get back to my com-
ment about our new Governor be-
ing anti-union. He does not be-
lieve public employees should
have the right to strike. He also
does not believe in conciliation
procedures. One or the other….
what’s it going to be Governor?
A entry in Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia of the internet says,
“During a speech before Ash-
tabula County Republicans in
March 2009, Kasich talked about
the need to “break the back of or-
ganized labor in the schools,” ac-
cording to the Ashtabula Star Bea-
con.
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He thinks teachers make too
much. Are these the same teachers
that take money from their own
pockets, their own families, to buy
school supplies because the public
schools just don’t have enough
money in the budget?
Let’s be honest. How many of
us could do that job? How many of
us would have the patience to deal
with, not only the problems of
children at school, but also the
problems that children bring from
home to school? I am pretty sure I
would not last a day in that setting.
Timken’s 2010 results
By now, we have all seen the
reports of the Timken Company’s
year 2010 results – sales up 29 per-
cent, and a record earnings fore-
cast for 2011.
All of you are part of this turn-
around, and all should be congrat-
ulated. But it did not come without
a price – namely unrelenting
scheduled six-day work weeks,
problems getting vacation (even
one day off) and some harsh disci-
pline for honest mistakes (not one
of us is perfect, including Man-
agement).
Bidding on several jobs
at the same time
With the recent rash of posted
vacancies, questions are coming
in about bidding on several jobs at
the same time, particularly how
this is managed concerning refus-
al of an offer of transfer.
In Article VIII, F.8., Page B-95
of the 2009 Basic Labor Agree-
ment, (bargained in 2005), there is
language on multiple bids in a cal-
endar week.
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS STAFF
Tom Sponhour, Editor
Joe Hoagland, Managing Editor
Ron Roberts, Associate Editor
Chris Tunney, Associate Editor
LOCAL 1123 OFFICERS
Joe Hoagland, President
Dan Ellington, Vice President
Pat Eslich, Recording Secretary
Joey Shearer, Financial Secretary
Kathy Boyd, Treasurer
James Schweitzer, Trustee
Susie Camper, Trustee
Keith Strobelt, Trustee
Paul McKenzie, Guide
Bill Webler, Outside Guard
Bob Seward, Inside Guard
Published monthly, except July, by
the United Steelworkers, Golden Lodge
Local 1123, AFL-CIO, in the interest of
its members and to further the aims and
programs of the Union.
USW Local 1123 represents bar-
gaining unit workers at the Canton, Gam-
brinus, and Faircrest plants of The
Timken Company.
USW Golden Lodge Local 1123
1234 Harrison Ave. S.W.
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-6137
Fax (330) 454-3461
Email - golden@neo.rr.com
Normally, if you request trans-
fer (bid) to another occupation, are
offered that transfer and refuse,
you are “frozen” from consider-
ation for transfer for 12 months.
If you exercise multiple bids in
the same calendar week, your re-
fusal to accept transfer to one or
more occupations does not pro-
hibit (“freeze”) you from being
awarded and accepting any other
request (bid) you may have made
in that same calendar week.
The actual language may be
clearer than my explanation. As
always, please call the Union Hall
if there are any questions.
 Taking the high road
What to do about
tattlers and informants
By Chris Tunney
Associate Editor
A few weeks ago, during one
of the many tours that we get here
at the new Rolling Mill, I had the
opportunity to share my opinion
on why it is important for our busi-
ness to remain a viable success.
Pointing to myself I said that it was
“my future”. Then nodding to the
management team leading the
tour, I stated that it was “their ca-
reers”. And finally, indicating to
the balance of the skilled work-
force around us, I said that it was
“their jobs”.
It’s “my future”, because my
age group is now circling the air-
port towards retirement. We need
the business to improve, grow, and
sustain future earnings.
“Their careers”, due to the
business climate staying positive,
it will cement today’s workforce.
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Lastly, “their jobs”, pertains to to-
day’s young workers and the fu-
ture job seekers of tomorrow that
will enjoy employment opportuni-
ties for many years to come.
As the industry environment
improves, production pressures
increase. Managers and their loyal
subordinates, our front line super-
visors, are constantly being told to
push us and the machines we work
with. This may create a stressful
and potentially hostile working
condition.
Not only are we being told
more is not good enough, our em-
ployer is constantly measuring,
watching, and waiting with their
“what have you done for me late-
ly?” attitude. Sometimes, the
Company fosters competition by
encouraging areas and/or crews to
compete against one another.
Healthy competition is beneficial.
However, it may turn ugly, as
one group may dominate and the
rest of us may feel cheated, slight-
ed, or worse.
This is where we must draw
the line, and not fall prey to their
trap. Common ploys are to reward
the “friendlier” employees, who
knowingly or not, find a way to tat-
tle and inform upper management
of our shortcomings, faults or er-
rors. How should we react to this
situation? I believe the appropri-
ate response should be that we all
take the high road.
We should show up every day
with a great attitude, work hard,
and fulfill our daily assignments
without complaints. Quality work
performed at record levels should
speak for itself. When surrounded
by these circumstances, don’t re-
act; stay calm. Smile at the person,
knowingly. It will drive them cra-
zy. Perform your work to the very
best of your abilities, and kill them
with kindness.
Eventually, we “high-road-
ers” will prevail, as the company
will tire of the informant’s de-
structive behavior. Their old
school attempts to drive wedges
into our solidarity, by plying the
“divide and conquer” mentality
will no longer work for them. It
will work against them. We will
be immune to the contemptuous
disease being spread around the
shop floor.
Being kind, doing what’s
right, sharing our knowledge, and
empowering ourselves and those
around us is how we will over-
come these hostile surroundings.
Taking the high road is usually
not the easiest or most popular.
However, it is always respected.
Honesty and integrity are always
rewarded.
See you down the road….the
high one.
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 Arbitrator upholds discharge
in ‘weapon’ possession case
Grievant says object
was tool for cutting
strapping bands
Joe Hoagland
President
We are in receipt of another
unfavorable arbitration decision.
The proceeding was held before
what is purported to be an impar-
tial arbitrator – more on this sub-
ject later.
This was a discharge case that
hinged on whether an object in the
possession of an 16-year employ-
ee (in a toolbox locked by said em-
ployee) was a tool or a weapon.
The Union’s position is that
this object was a tool used to cut
the strapping bands on the steel
banding coil after the coil was
placed in the dispensing unit.
The Company’s position was
that the object was a weapon. This
caused the employee’s discharge
under Rule #7, a Category 1 Rule
which states: “bringing, using or
having in possession cameras or
weapons on Company premises at
any time; bringing, using, having
in possession, transporting, sell-
ing or promoting the use of alco-
hol, any intoxicant, any narcotic,
any barbiturate, any amphet-
amine, any hallucinogen or any
other stimulating or depressing
drug on Company premises at any
time.”
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With no testimony to the con-
trary, the arbitrator states that,
“there is scant evidence this is so.”
At the beginning of this article,
Category 1 Rules subject the the neutrality of the arbitrator was
employee to “discharge without questioned. She made a conclu-
warning.”
sion, without basis, that the Union
The Union’s claim that this ob- witness for the Grievant “had re-
ject was merely a tool was never cently been disciplined himself
refuted, through testimony, by and so may have been carrying a
Company witnesses. Actually, grudge that taints his testimony.
Company witnesses stated that His testimony is therefore not reli-
they knew employees to fashion able and cannot be credited.”
their own cutting tools. This judgement of this witness
A 30-year employee who was based solely on a question by
turned the Grievant in refused to Company counsel, during cross-
provide a written statement. examination, that was vigorously
objected to by the Union. There
Two security officers testified
was no follow-up questioning and
that the Grievant claimed he made
no further examination of the
the object for another employee’s
Union witness. Thus, the Union
use. None of the officers’ written
witness’s credibility was ques-
reports state that such was the
tioned but there were no questions
case.
on the witness’s credibility.
The Grievant never wavered in
Anyone out there knows that
his contention that the object was a
almost any inanimate object pre-
tool – not during the investigation
sented to us in our daily lives can
while suspended, not during the
be used as a weapon – a mouth/ear
Step 3 proceedings, and not during
piece from a traditional telephone,
testimony at the arbitration hear-
an ashtray, a hammer, a telephone
ing.
book, a rubber hose, etc. The in-
In fact, no witness from either tent to use the item is what makes
side of the issue claimed that the it a weapon. In this case, the intent
Grievant ever threatened anyone, was certainly not testified to, nor
or brandished the tool as a weap- proven.
on.
In the arbitrator’s written deci-
sion, she says that the Union’s
claim that the object in question
was used as a tool is an “affirma-
tive defense.”
She went on to say that…
“once the Company establishes
possession of a banned item, it is
up to the Union to prove it was in
use as a tool.”
 What’s going on at
the union hall?
By Ron Roberts
Associate Editor
What’s going on and who is at
the Union Hall? If you have driven
past the Golden Lodge Union
Hall, noticed cars in the parking
lot, activity in the building and
wondered what was going, our
Union Hall is used by many orga-
nizations in the greater-Canton
community.
Boy Scout Troop 117 meets on
a weekly basis. The Hall is a poll-
ing location of the Stark County
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you should buy your iPhone – or
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stead:
AT&T is union.
AT&T is the only national
wireless company that is
union. Verizon Wireless is
not only not union, but has
fiercely resisted employ-
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15% union member
discount. Union members
save 15% off the regular monthly
rate for individual and family
plans on AT&T with the Union
Plus AT&T discount. That means
you could save $116.98* annual-
ly with an iPhone from AT&T.
AT&T’s network. PC World
February 2011
Board of Elections for precincts
58 and 59 during elections.
We rent our building to vari-
ous labor organizations and politi-
cal groups. USW Local 3610,
which is an amalgamation of
Steelworkers representing em-
ployees of PSC Metals, (formerly
Luntz), United Foundries, Greif
Borge and Resco Products meet
monthly.
USW Local 550L members,
working at International Automo-
tive Components, (formerly
AKRO), and USW 3446-01 repre-
reported that on average AT&T’s
network delivered significantly
faster speeds than the three other
major U.S. wireless providers –
Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon.
P C - World identified that
AT&T’s 3G network is
67% faster than others.
AT&T’s network also al-
lows you to talk with some-
one and surf the web at the
same time on the iPhone,
while Verizon’s will not.
If you’re going to use an
iPhone (or any cell phone)
wouldn’t you rather save money,
be on the fastest network and sup-
port the 40,000 union workers at
AT&T?
*Annual savings of $116.98 based
on monthly $39.99 Nation 450 individu-
al talk plan and $25 DataPro 2 GB data
plan.
senting our brothers and sisters
working at Canton Drop forge and
Union Metal meet at the Golden
Lodge. Machinists/Die Setters
Local 30 and the Hall of Fame
Council of the AFL-CIO are regu-
lar tenants as well.
The Stark County Jefferson /
Jackson Democratic Club hold
their monthly meetings at the Hall.
During election time, phone banks
are set up to reach out to Union
members and elected officials and
candidates use our building to ad-
dress voters.
With our regularly scheduled
USW 1123 meetings, stewards’
classes, hunters’ safety courses
and other Golden Lodge activities,
our Union Hall is a busy place.
It and our members are linked
to the community and the Hall
serves as a focal point for solidari-
ty and activism.
However, because of the lia-
bility problems, the membership
decided many years ago not to rent
the Hall for personal, private func-
tions, such as wedding receptions,
etc.
The Golden Lodge building
has stood for 70 years. May it
stand for 70 more.
March 2
Regular Union Meeting
7:30 p.m.
March 9
Stewards Classes
9: 00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
March 16
Regular Union Meeting
9: 00 a.m.
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 SOAR NOTES
A BLUE CHRISTMAS
By Jim Reed
This was a different kind of
Christmas than any I’ve experi-
enced before.
While we were preparing to
celebrate the birth of our Lord, we
also had to prepare to mourn the
deaths of three dear friends, who
all passed away on Christmas Eve.
It was quite a shock from what we
had been used to in past years.
What are the chances of losing
three on Christmas Eve?
We went to church Christmas
Eve, only to come home and find
messages on our phone telling us
about one of them, then seeing the
other two in the paper. Now we
had to prepare to attend services
for them.
It kind of puts Christmas in a
different perspective. You prepare
to celebrate the birth of one, while
Questions?
Comments?
Suggestions?
(Address changes, too)
Contact Golden Lodge
by email at:
golden@neo.rr.com
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I.W. Abel
Chapter
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saying goodbye to others. But at
the same time, we could celebrate
the new birth of those we lost, for
they have been born again into a
new life. One of those has donated
her body to science so that future
doctors may learn.
As the old Dixieland hymn
says: “We are here for just a little
while, life is but a stopping place,
a pause in what’s to be. A resting
place along the road to sweet eter-
nity. We all were meant to learn
some things, but never meant to
stay. Our destination is a place
far greater than we know. For
some, the journey’s quicker, for
some the journey’s slow.”
At our Soar Meeting
Denny Ott, a fine musician,
brought his Tenor Sax and provid-
ed some fine jazz music for our en-
tertainment. It made you want to
get up and dance! A few of our
members were sick and could not
attend this month.
Celebrating birthdays in
January: JoAnn Robinson; Jess
Payne; Manuel Silva; Marian
Vick; and Don Holmes
Get Well Wishes: Susan Ben-
nett, having knee replacement.
I’m sure she would appreciate a
card.
Just a Thought
Laugh, and the world laughs
with you: Snore, and you sleep
alone!
MARCH
LUNCHEON MENU
¼ Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Tossed Salad
Sherbert
The following members of Gold-
en Lodge have passed away and Bi-
bles have been presented to their
families.
JOHN O. MORGAN, Dept. 75, 1622 31st
Street, N.E., Canton, passed away November 8,
2010. Brother Morgan joined the Union in 1965
and retired in 1995.
THOMAS KRAUS, 68, Dept. 753, 290 JSK
Drive, Weston, WV, passed away November
11, 2010. Brother Kraus joined the Union in
1973 and retired in 2002.
EDWARD L. GOTSCHALL, Dept. 94, 6073
Chalon Rd., S.W., Carrollton, passed away De-
cember 10, 2010. Brother Gotschall joined the
Union in 1969 and retired in 2003.
JOSEPH V. BENISH, II, passed away De-
cember 12, 2010. Brother Benish joined the
Union in 1969 and retired in 1996.
NANCY R. WINKLER, Dept. 75, 4080
Addison, N.E., Louisville, passed away De-
cember 17, 2010. Sister Winkler joined the
Union in 1964 and retired in 1996.
MARTIN MOMIROV, 91, Dept. 89, 3232
Waynesburg Rd., S.E., Canton, passed away
January 10, 2011. Brother Momirov joined the
Union 1946 and retired in 1975.
CHARLES E. DIVELEY, 72, Dept. 13, P.O.
Box 471, Bolivar, passed away January 13,
2011. Brother Diveley joined the Union in
1959 and retired in 1997.
JOSEPH F. BARNES, 75, Dept. 79, 3222
Newmont St., S.E., Magnolia, passed away
January 13, 2011. Brother Barnes joined the
Union in 1960 and retired in 1990.
JIM E. MARKLEY, 56, 6885 Twp. Rd. #346,
Millersburg, passed away January 17, 2011.
Brother Markley joined the Union in 1974 and
retired in 2005.
JULIAN L. KENNEDY, 68, Dept. 190, passed
away January 18, 2011. Brother Kennedy joined
the union in 1972 and retired in 1997.
LONNIE B. DAFNEY, 80, Dept. 98, 3115
Golden Lodge History
Dueber, S.W. Ext., Canton, passed away Janu-
ary 18, 2011. Brother Dafney joined the Union The following article was printed in the very first issue edition
in 1951 and retired in 1992. of Golden Lodge News December 10, 1941 in a column titled
WILLIAM J. VOLKERT, III, 67, Dept. 59, “OFF the CHEST”.
1266 S. Park, N.W., Canton, passed away Janu-
ary 22, 2011. Brother Volkert joined the Union Do you remember, Timken workers, when the policy of the
in 1962 and retired in 2001. Timken Roller Bearing Company was to work 10, 12 and 14 hours a
JAMES R. BARLOW, 84, Dept. 62, 1459 day, six and seven days a week?
Schneider, N.W., Canton, passed away January
23, 2011. Brother Barlow joined the Union in Do you remember back to the time when the minimum wage was
1954 and retired in 1984.
40 cents per hour for men and the female employees received 18, 26,
RICHARD G. SHAFFER, 66, Dept. 182,
and 23 cents per hour, ten hours a day?
11642 Orrville St., N.W., Massillon, passed
away January 25, 2011. Brother Shaffer joined Do you remember, workers of Timkens, when it was impossible
the Union in 1964 and retired in 2006.
to bargain with, or even enter a protest of any kind to the management
DAVID EDDLEMAN, 63, Dept. 185, 1826
Lakeside, N.W., Canton, passed away January
regarding wages and working conditions?
26, 2011. Brother Eddleman joined the Union Do you remember that all these wages, hours and working condi-
in 1965 and retired in 1992.
tions did exist once upon a time?
BLAINE E. OPEL, 82, Dept. 188, 820 N.
Wooster Avenue, Strasburg, passed away Janu- Union Changed Things
ary 30, 2011. Brother Opel joined the Union in
1959 and retired in 1990. Yes, up to a time, April 16, 1937, when Golden Lodge, 1123,
RICHARD E. BETZ, 77, Dept. 59, P.O. Box negotiated a union contract, which did change the picture consider-
131, Robertsville, passed away February 1, ably. For instance, the contract provides for eight hours per day, five
2011. Brother Betz joined the Union in 1964
and retired in 1999.
days per week, with time and one-half for all time over eight hours in
ROGER C. DUPLER, 64, Dept. 190, 637
any one day and time and one-half for all time over 40 hours in any one
Penny Street, S.E., North Canton, passed away week.
February 5, 2011. Brother Dupler joined the
Union in 1970 and retired in 2005.
The contract provides 72 cents as a minimum wage for all male
employees and 60 cents for female employees.
Under the terms of the contract any worker, who is a member of
the union, can enter a protest or grievance and the management must,
through union representatives, consider all differences.
January 5 Meeting These are just a few of the many provisions specified in our
*James “Hip” Schweitzer contract. Wake up, workers, if you don’t want to go back in the old rut.
*Keith Strobelt ...Laird Norris
**Paul “Pee Wee” McKenzie
***Dick Eubanks
Tony Wojtaszek Recent
January 19 Meeting
Retirees
****Jason Brownsword
****Michael Kemp Golden Lodge congratulates
****Larry Yates the following members who have
****Don Schnegg recently retired and will now enjoy
****Chuck Morris their union-negotiated retiree pen-
*Donated to USW Local 5000
sion and healthcare benefits.
**Donated to the Salvation Army Richard B. Nichols
***Donated to Meals on Wheels
****Donated to the USO
Kathy L. Kirby

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 Full insurance coverage for

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

NON-PROFIT ORG.

PERMIT NO. 973

newly hired members begins

after 120 days worked on job
“Duke” Ellington
Vice President &
Workers’ Comp
Committee Chair
Newly hired members, their
spouse and dependent children are
eligible to participate in negotiat-
ed Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-
scription Drug, Health and Depen-
dent Care Reimbursement Ac-
CANTON, OH
administrators of the programs do
not have the requested informa-
tion, you will not receive your
cards indicating coverage and pro-
viders will require you to pay for
services rendered.
The Medical Programs offered
are Preferred Provider Organiza-
tion Plans which utilize the net-
work of Aultcare or Blue Cross
and Blue Shield. The specific cov-
erages provided by the programs
are the same no matter which PPO
network you choose. The program

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Steelworkers Local 1123, Golden Lodge
counts, and Life Insurance pro-
you select will determine which

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

grams.
Participation in these pro-
grams begins on the first day of the
month following the completion
of your 120th day worked provid-
ed you are actively working on
your first scheduled day in that
month.
When you have completed
your 120th day worked, the Com-
pany will mail you a packet con-
taining information about the pro-
grams. In order for you and your
dependents to be enrolled in the
programs you must complete all of
the enclosed forms and send them
along with all requested documen-
tation to the Company.
The 2009 Basic Labor Agree-
ment contains provisions that will
default you to specific programs if
you do not make an election.
Those are briefly described in the
three following paragraphs.
I advise you to not allow this to
happen! If the Company and the
providers you must use to receive
in-network coverage.
As stated in the 2009 Insur-
ance Agreement:
“If an active employee does
not make an initial election, he/
she will be deemed to be covered
by the Company-sponsored medi-
cal program and to have elected
the Aultcare network option until
he/she signs and returns the appli-
cable form electing an alternative
network option.
An active employee may
change his/her election (or
deemed election) to participate in
the Company-sponsored medical
program during an open enroll-
ment period.”
The Dental Programs offered
are Premium, Standard and No
Coverage. Active employees who
do not make an initial election will
be covered by the Premium Pro-
gram.
1234 Harrison Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44706
Once every three years you
will be able to choose one of the
other programs.
The Vision Programs offered
are Standard or No Coverage. Ac-
tive employees who do not make
an initial election will be covered
by the Standard Program. Once
every three years you will be able
to choose the other program.
The specific coverages of
these plans are contained in the
book , Our Total Compensation
Handbook, that you will receive
from the Company.

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