JOIN THE NATIONAL CHRYSLER RETIREES ORGANIZATION
We are over 3,600 members strong but we need to continue to grow.
As you all know, Chrysler non-union retirees and workers had no real means to communicate with Chrysler on retiree benefit issues. Further, there currently was no way for non-union retirees to communicate with each other or to speak as one voice with the company.
Retirees have continued to support the company and have trusted management. We have relied on the company to provide the benefits we all earned while we were active employees. Unfortunately times have changed dramatically, as has the company's commitment to maintain retiree benefits.
After the termination of health insurance and life insurance benefits, several retirees joined together to organize a non-union retiree organization to present a united front to the company. The NCRO was formed in May 2008 with the goals to preserve retiree benefits, improve communication, and foster fellowship among retirees.
However, it is clear a few people can not take on all the responsibilities associated with developing and managing a retiree organization. Therefore, we ask that you join the NCRO and ask your fellow retirees to join also by clicking here.
Pension, Money & Tech - Health, Medicare & Social Security
WORLD AUTO NEWS
July 2, 2009
Lear confirms plans for Chapter 11 filing by David Shepardson - Detroit News Washington Bureau - July 2, 2009. Southfield-based Lear Corp. said Wednesday it will file for bankruptcy protection after securing $500 million in financing to help it right its finances under court oversight... continued here==> Lear is the latest troubled auto supplier
PENSION, MONEY & TECH
July 2, 2009
Retired From G.M. at 54. Pensionless at 74? by Mary Williams Walsh - NY Times - June 30, 2009. It had planned — and put money aside — for a steady march of retirees over time... continued here==> General Motors is using its huge pension fund in a way it never intended.
HEALTH, MEDICARE & SOCIAL SECURITY
July 2, 2009
With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up July 1 (HealthDay News) Forbes Older people who signed up for Medicare's prescription drug coverage, called Part D, spent more on drugs after enrolling than they had before but less on other types of medical care, researchers have found... continued here==> Researchers suspect overuse
a proud member of the
National Retiree Legislative Network
June 19, 2009
NRLN Action Alert - Emphasis on Retirees' Health Care Needs Emphasis on Retirees' Health Care Needs
NRLN Action Alert - Write to and Meet with Members of Congress Write to and Meet with Members of Congress
NRLN Grassroots Call To Action - Healthcare Reform NRLN Grassroots Call To Action - Health Care Reform Legislation
NRLN - Action Alert - Retirees need pensions and benefits protected Please read the Action Alert - Protect Pensions and Benefits and act now to let Washinton know how you feel.
NRLN Action Alert - Auto Industry Salaried Retirees Must Be Heard Please read the Action Alert - Auto Salaried Retirees Must Be Heard and use this tool to send a message to Washington.
NRLN President Urges Hearings on Retirees' Vanishing Health Care Benefits Read the lettter to the 10 leaders of U.S. Senate and House committees and subcommittees that have jurisdiction on health care legislation here
NCRO JOINS NRLN
Chrysler's action to cancel healthcare and insurance coverage for salaried retirees is a clear message that we must have new pension and healthcare legislation passed that protects our interests. Therefore, the NCRO is now an at-large member of the National Retiree Legislative Network.
The NRLN is a non-partisan, grassroots coalition of 23 retiree associations and individual members representing more than two million retired men and women seeking to preserve the retirement benefits they earned during their many years of employment. Their strength is in lobbying Congress in Washington, through messages from retirees to their elected officials, and retiree visits on home turf.
The NRLN, with its well-established base in Washington, D.C., has one mission, securing federal legislation that protects retirees' employer-sponsored pensions and healthcare benefits plus keeps Social Security and Medicare strong.
The NCRO fully supports the NRLN agenda of passing legislation to make corporations keep their pension and benefits promises to retirees. Like the other retiree associations affiliated with the NRLN, the NCRO will maintain its own identity while working with other retiree groups across all 50 states and Congressional Districts to create a better future for all of America's retirees.
I encourage you to go to the NRLN website to learn more about the NRLN. After reading about the NRLN, I hope you will decide to click on the link that will take you to the website page where you can sign up to become a member of the NRLN's Grassroots Network. If we help, we will be protecting ourselves.
Chuck Austin
President, NCRO
CHRYSLER RETIREES
July 1, 2009
Want to contact a Chrysler retiree? Want Chrysler retirees to be able to contact you? Please visit Chrysler Retiree Login and make sure you are registered. Then visit Chrysler retiree look up to send a 'contact' email to an fellow retiree.
Note: Only retirees who have selected "Display My Listing" in their Retiree Web Site Profile will be displayed.
Please click here How to find Chrysler retirees for more detailed instructions
It can make more sense to lease a car, but beware of drawbacks by Jayne O'Donnell - USA TODAY - June 25, 2009. With the auto industry in free fall, the deals on new cars seem too good to be true sometimes... continued here==> Often, they are.
The latest pension information is available Please visit Chrysler Pension for details
A 'post 62 year old' member shares letter from Chrysler about SRP Click here to read the letter.
From Roy Sjoberg, NCRO Board member - Click here for a picture of the Traverse City Chrysler retiree group where I presented the June 12 agenda and NCRO issues going forward. Thought the picture might renew some memories. Bert Sisson and Bob Brauberger are in the forefront. We meet monthly at the Elks club in Traverse City
Company Car reimbursement snafu from a NCRO member: "Submitted a reimbursement on April22 and in following up was told this morning by the Company Car Coordinator, Angelina, that due to the bankruptsy all reimbursements were stopped even if submitted before May 1 (issued checks had even bounced). No determination of when the checks will start again or if. Don't seem to have a problem in electronically taking the monthly lease payment!"
NCRO
June 30, 2009
July 29 is the next NCRO quarterly breakfast meeting!
Date: Wednesday, July 29th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Place: The Club Venetian (north of 12 mile rd. at 29310 John R, Madison Hgts, MI 48071)
Cost: $15 for members and spouses - $31 for non-members
Payment is in advance on a first come, first serve basis. Preprinted admission cards will be waiting at the door for all prepaid attendees.
All advanced reservations with payment must be received by July 15th. We are expecting a sellout crowd of 600 so please send in your reservations early.
Payment for the breakfast can be done on the NCRO website through Paypal at NCRO Events (your successful payment receipt is verification that your seat is reserved)
or send a check payable to NCRO to:
National Chrysler Retirement Organization, Inc.
P.O.Box 174
Washington Twp, MI 48094
All payments are non-refundable
For any important questions that were not answered by this notice you can call Liz White on: (810) 513-1105 after July 12. She kindly volunteered to help with attendance and her cell phone minutes, so please be brief.
Non-members please note: the cost of an NCRO membership is $25. So for the low cost of $40 you will become a member of the NCRO and reserve a spot for this breakfast meeting! That's just $9 more than attending as a non-member. What a deal ! And you help the cause. To join please visit us at www.ncro.org click on the 'Join Us' tab and sign up for membership before the meeting. You can also join by mailing in your Registration form found on our website and mail to the po box address noted above.
For guests that are not familiar with our organization please send them a link to our website and encourage them to attend. We will be looking to sign up new members.
Agenda:
Doors Open at 9:30a.m. Since all seats are accounted for, there is no need to get there at 8:00 a.m. We do need time to set up.
10:00 to 10:30 Breakfast:
There is a family style breakfast with eggs, sausage, fruit, rolls and beverages
Introductions, 5 min NCRO Chris Dyrda
NCRO News, 15 min NCRO Chuck Austin
NRLN Initiatives and the Future Direction of Healthcare and Social Security - Kadereit 35 min
NCRO and NRLN grass roots efforts - Deb Morrissett, 15 min
Q&A Panel Discussion, 20 minutes - All
Adjourn 12:10 p.m
Thank you and we hope to see you all there!
Special Bankruptcy Informational Meeting of June 12, 2009
Jun. 12, 2009 NCRO Breakfast Meeting Video PART I
Jun. 12, 2009 NCRO Breakfast Meeting Video PART II
June 12 Special Information slides.
Photos from the June 12 event available
We continue to need help in Legal and accounting.
The NCRO is an organization of volunteers. Right now a few dedicated workers are doing all the work. Please volunteer to help us. Please contact us at NChryslerRO@gmail.com, or contact Chuck Austin at 989-595-6216 if you want to volunteer.
CHRYSLER LLC
July 2, 2009
FACTBOX-Fiat and Chrysler models and markets. Reuters - July 1, 2009. New at the wheel at Chrysler after taking a 20 percent stake, Fiat (FIA.MI) CEO Sergio Marchionne wants to revamp the struggling U.S. automaker's product range... continued here==> Fiat and Chrysler models and markets,
Historic "Chrysler" Service Awards Retirees that are interested in purchasing Historic "Chrysler" Service Awards (with diamonds and sapphires) should contact Karin Errington 248-512-0624 to reserve one. Note: Checks must be made out to United Way for Southeastern Michigan. click here for details
CDI's No Longer Available
If the program becomes available to us, we will post the information here.
