Author name: Linda Lynch

October 24, 2023 Re: General Election Appeals Brothers and Sisters of UAW Local 2000: Per a decision from the International President’s office, the results of the local union election conducted on May 2 and 3, 2023 are set aside. A new election for all the contested offices below is hereby ordered and the appeal granted. Due to this decision, we will conduct a new election for Unit 1 Ohio Assembly Plant Chairperson and Unit 1 District Committeeperson and for Unit 6 Autokiniton Chief Steward. Election dates and locations will be determined and communicated at a later date. In solidarity, Bill Samples, President UAW Local 2000 BS:ll/opeiu1794            

October 24, 2023 Re: General Election Appeals Brothers and Sisters of UAW Local 2000: Per a decision from the International President’s office, the results of the local union election conducted on May 2 and 3, 2023 are set aside. A new election for all the contested offices below is hereby ordered and the appeal granted. Due to this decision, we will conduct a new election for Unit 1 Ohio Assembly Plant Chairperson and Unit 1 District Committeeperson and for Unit 6 Autokiniton Chief Steward. Election dates and locations will be determined and communicated at a later date. In solidarity, Bill Samples, President UAW Local 2000 BS:ll/opeiu1794            

INFORMATION BULLETIN       www.uawlocal2000.org       OCTOBER 2, 2023 OHAP DAY SHIFT H-LINE UNEMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS  You MUST follow the instructions below very carefully and file in a timely manner or YOU WILL NOT BE PAID UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, as ODJFS is no longer back dating claims.  Please follow these instructions or contact your processing center to file: File for unemployment online with the instructions below at: http://unemployment.ohio.gov. If you do not have internet access, call your processing center (the number is located on correspondence you’ve received from the ODJFS). ODJFS business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, except holidays. Below are the instructions for filing for unemployment:  You will file for unemployment benefits using Mass Layoff # 2300421. Your last day worked is 10/06/2023 and your return to work date is 10/23/2023. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to call your processing center or visit the ODJFS web site a total of THREE TIMES:  SUNDAY, OCT. 8, 2023: OPEN OR RESTART APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS  SUNDAY, OCT. 15, 2023: CLAIM LAYOFF WEEK (WEEK ENDING 10/14/23) SUNDAY, OCT. 22, 2023: CLAIM LAYOFF WEEK (WEEK ENDING 10/21/23) If you do not follow these instructions and file timely, you will not be paid or your waiting week will not be served. Please note: We lost our resource for assistance at ODJFS following Covid and we do not have the resources at the union hall to file for people anymore because of the changes in their system with their adding all the codes to access members’ accounts.  WAITING WEEK INFORMATION: Unit 1 OHAP members who were on layoff status and serving their waiting week will be denied unemployment. You must go to the ODJFS web site and print your unemployment benefit payment documents showing ZERO amount paid as well as the document under the “Claim Details” section, “View Claim Summary/Payment History” that shows “WW Served” as the most current status and take them to Human Resources to sign up for your SUB pay or snapshot/scan your documents and email them to ohaphrly@ford.com. If you aren’t able to print your paystub showing ZERO AMOUNT PAID, print ANYTHING from the ODJFS with your Social Security number on it and use that instead. Signing up for SUB this time will start your auto SUB for one year in the event of future layoffs. If you have issues with unemployment and can’t get through via phone, this link will take you to the Claimant Unemployment Program Inquiry Form: https://odjfs.force.com/OUIForm/s/connect-ohio-inquiry-form. You’ll complete this form and provide the reason for the inquiry as well as a short description as to why you are contacting them. The inquiry will be sent directly to a team member for review and assistance. Another way of contacting online is: www.unemployment.ohio.gov and select the “Contact us” tile on the left side of the screen. *** ALL FACILITIES ARE ON STANDBY TO STAND UP *** Bill Samples, President / Brian Maust, Chairperson Unit 1 BS:ll/opeiu1794

INFORMATION BULLETIN www.uawlocal2000.org SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 OHAP NIGHT SHIFT H-LINE UNEMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS You MUST follow the instructions below very carefully and file in a timely manner or YOU WILL NOT BE PAID UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, as ODJFS is no longer back dating claims. Contact ODJFS online with filing issues if you aren’t able to get through via phone: www.unemployment.ohio.gov and select the “Contact us” tile on the left side of the screen. Please follow these instructions or contact your processing center to file: File for unemployment online with the instructions below at: http://unemployment.ohio.gov. If you do not have internet access, call your processing center (the number is located on correspondence you’ve received from the ODJFS). ODJFS business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, except holidays. Below are the instructions for filing for unemployment: You will file for unemployment benefits using Mass Layoff # 2300381. Your last day worked is 09/22/2023 and your return to work date is 10/09/2023. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to call your processing center or visit the ODJFS web site a total of THREE TIMES: SUNDAY, SEPT. 24, 2023: OPEN OR RESTART APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 2023: CLAIM LAYOFF WEEK (WEEK ENDING 9/30/23) SUNDAY, OCT. 8, 2023: CLAIM LAYOFF WEEK (WEEK ENDING 10/7/23) If you do not follow these instructions and file timely, you will not be paid or your waiting week will not be served. Please note: We lost our resource for assistance at ODJFS following Covid and we do not have the resources at the union hall to file for people anymore because of the changes in their system with their adding all the codes to access members’ accounts. This will direct you to the Claimant Unemployment Program Inquiry Form: https://odjfs.force.com/OUIForm/s/connect-ohio-inquiry-form. You’ll complete this form and provide the reason for the inquiry as well as a short description as to why you are contacting them. The inquiry will be sent directly to a team member for review and assistance. *** PLEASE NOTE: ALL FACILITIES ARE ON STANDBY TO STAND UP *** Bill Samples, President / Brian Maust, Chairperson Unit 1 Angela Mullins, Chairperson Unit 2 / Lisa Ortiz, Chairperson Unit 3 Kenneth McNeil, Chairperson Unit 4 / Tony Rollison, Chairperson Unit 5 BS:ll/opeiu1794

IN THE EVENT OF A STRIKE SEPTEMBER 14TH AT MIDNIGHT, THIS WILL BE THE SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION FOR STRIKE ASSISTANCE The Local Union Strike Committee will assign your strike activity. Participation may be picket duty, kitchen duty, strike information classes or other related assignments. You must be in good standing at the time of the strike to receive benefits. All members must participate in a strike activity to be eligible for strike assistance. It is your obligation to come to the union hall for the time and date of your strike assignment. To quality for your first strike assistance check, you must register on the day and time assigned. Members should bring smart phone or mobile device to registration. LAST NAME BEGINS WITH                  DAY                        TIME A-D                                                          MON. 9/18               8 AM – NOON E-I                                                           MON. 9/18               NOON – 4 PM J-M                                                          TUES. 9/19             8 AM – NOON N-Q                                                         TUES. 9/19             NOON – 4 PM R-U                                                         WED. 9/20               8 AM – NOON V-Z                                                          WED. 9/20               NOON – 4 PM  WHERE:  UAW Local 2000, 3151 Abbe Road, Sheffield Village, OH 44054        Phone: 440.934.3151 You will need to provide the following: – Picture Identification – Home Address – Social Security Number – Date of Birth – Dependent(s) Legal Name(s), Birthday and Social Security Number(s) – Bank Account Number (Note Savings or Checking Account) – Routing Number – Current Medical Coverage Plan Local Union leadership will notify the membership the date of their ACH Strike Assistance deposit. When you register for benefits, you will be issued a picket card (do not lose it) and your picket captain will indicate, on the card, when you have completed your strike duty. You must sign in when reporting for picket duty. Do not lose your picket card! It means strike benefits to you. Strike Assistance is taxable. To avoid problems, keep a record of all strike assistance funds you receive. BS:ll/opeiu1794

INFORMATION BULLETIN                       www.uawlocal2000                      AUGUST 21, 2023 OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE The Unit 1 Local and National Contracts and the Unit 2 National Contract will expire on September 14th, 2023 at midnight. We are required by the International Union to take a strike vote to authorize both the Local and International Union to strike, if necessary. While we are still in the early stages of UAW / Ford national negotiations, we strongly encourage everyone to continue preparations for a potential strike. WHERE: UAW Local 2000, 3151 Abbe Rd., Sheffield Village, OH WHEN: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM It is CRITICAL that we have high voter participation for a strike vote, so VOTE YES!! This affects YOU! PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive strike assistance information in the event of a strike, we must have your correct address and phone number. Please update your contact information via email at linda@uawlocal2000.org, phone at 440.934.3151 Ext. 0 to update your records. Once we are on strike, a secure link and code will be available for each member to access the registration page. You will be required to register online so please have this information ready. Since strike pay will only be direct deposited, you will need your bank account and routing numbers. You will also need a personal email address (not associated with Ford). We will have people to help assist if need be. Your phone number and address must match what we have on file or you will not be able to register. Please note: Registration is currently not available. That information will be cascaded down as soon as we receive it. The union hall will be open 24/7 for the duration of the strike. All elected and appointed reps, including some standing committee members, will be assigned to strike captain duty. Bill Samples, President / Brian Maust, Chairperson Unit 1 / Angela Mullins, Chairperson Unit 2 BS:ll/opeiu1794

INFORMATION BULLETIN – JUNE 29, 2023  VACATION SHUTDOWN UNEMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS LAYOFF INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS WITH LESS THAN 40 HOURS OF VACATION TIME  Please follow the unemployment instructions below carefully. odjfs will no longer BACKDATE applications/claims filed late. if you don’t file on time AND correctly, you won’t be paid. You must call the ODJFS or visit their web page TWICE; once to open your application for benefits and again the following week to claim your week. MEMBERS WITH LESS THAN 24 VACATION HOURS WILL FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The mass layoff number is 2300268. You will be laid off for one (1) week. Your last day worked will be 06/30/2023 and your return to work date is 07/10/2023. On Sunday, 07/02/2023, you will open or restart your claim. On Sunday, 07/09/2023, you will file a claim for week ending 07/08/2023. TFTs that started working in January 2023 and prior to will be eligible for holiday pay as long as you’ve met the other requirements for July 3rd and 4th holiday. You must multiply their wage per hour x 16 hours to get the number you need to report for holiday pay. March TFTs and those hired after do not meet the 90 working day criteria that must be met for holiday pay eligibility. PLEASE NOTE: If you have at least one year of seniority, qualify for the holidays and have no vacation time, you will receive short work week pay and won’t need to file for unemployment. WAITING WEEK INFORMATION: Unit 1 OHAP members who were on layoff status and serving their waiting week will be denied unemployment. You must go to the ODJFS web site and from your correspondence inbox print your unemployment benefit payment document showing ZERO amount paid. You also need to click on the “Claim Details” section, and print the “View Claim Summary/Payment History” page that shows “WW Served” as the most current status and take all three pages to Human Resources or email them to ohaphrly@ford.com to sign up for your SUB pay. If you aren’t able to print your paystub showing ZERO AMOUNT PAID, print ANYTHING from the ODJFS with your Social Security number on it and use that instead. Signing up for SUB this time will start your auto SUB for one year in the event of future layoffs. If you have any questions about your SUB pay, please contact Labor Relations at OHAP because they process the SUB payments. UNION HALL HOURS DURING SHUTDOWN: The union hall will be closed Monday, July 3rd through Wednesday, July 5th and open Thursday and Friday, July 6th and 7th. LOCAL 2000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE ANNUAL LABOR DAY FAMILY CELEBRATION: This year’s event is already being planned for Sunday, September 3rd. Volunteers are needed for setting up, working the food line and cleaning up after the event. The first 50 volunteers will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s event, please contact Linda at the union hall at 440.934.3151 x0 or email linda@uawlocal2000.org to sign up (be sure to give your t-shirt size). GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Due to membership action at the last General Membership Meeting, the next General Membership Meeting will be on Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 PM at UAW Local 2000, 3151 Abbe Road in Sheffield Village. Bill Samples, President / Brian Maust, Chairperson Unit 1 / Angela Knittle, Chairperson Unit 2 / Lisa Ortiz, Chairperson Unit 3 Kenneth McNeil, Chairperson Unit 4 / Tony Rollison, Chairperson Unit 5 / Omar Miranda, Chairperson Unit 6 BS:ll/opeiu1794

INFORMATION BULLETIN                           www.uawlocal2000                       JUNE 19, 2023  GENERAL ELECTION: On behalf of all the candidates, we would like to congratulate the winners and to those who didn’t win, we thank you for your service to our local. We wish everyone the best in their future endeavors. ANNUAL UAW Region 2-B Richard T. Gosser Scholarship Golf Classic Invitational: One foursome is needed from our membership to golf in the Richard T. Gosser Scholarship Invitational on Sunday, July 23rd at the Thunderbird Hills Golf Club in Huron, Ohio. The entry fee for the outing is prepaid. Those interested must bring a list of their team members to the union hall (including team members’ addresses and phone numbers) or email your list to linda@uawlocal2000.org now through Monday, June 27th during normal business hours (8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM). A random drawing will be held on Monday, June 27th at 4:30 PM at the union hall for one team to represent Local 2000. Lost time or expenses will not be paid for attending. For further information please contact Jason Barlow at 419.893.4677. FIVE UAW LOCAL 2000 MEMBERS NEEDED TO GOLF in Ohio Assembly Annual Golf Outing to benefit Blessing House Sunday, September 10th start at 9:00 AM at the Greyhawk Golf Club in Lagrange. The entry fee is prepaid. Those interested must call 440.934.3151 x0 or email your name & information to linda@uawlocal2000.org in now through Friday, August 25th during normal business hours (8:30 AM to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 PM). A random drawing will be held at the union hall on Monday, August 28th at 4:00 PM at the union hall. *PLEASE NOTE: The union will sponsor active and retired UAW Local 2000 members ONLY. Lost time or expenses will not be paid for attending. Please contact Tommie Thacker with questions: 440.670.4083. UNION HALL HOURS DURING SHUTDOWN: The union hall will be closed Monday, July 3rd through Wednesday, July 5th and open Thursday and Friday, July 6th and 7th.  LOCAL 2000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE ANNUAL LABOR DAY FAMILY CELEBRATION: This year’s event is already being planned for Sunday, September 3rd. Volunteers are needed for setting up, working the food line and cleaning up after the event. The first 50 volunteers will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s event, please contact Linda at the union hall at 440.934.3151 x0 or email linda@uawlocal2000.org to sign up (be sure to give your t-shirt size). VACATION SHUTDOWN UNEMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS LAYOFF INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS WITH LESS THAN 40 HOURS VACATION TIME  Please follow the unemployment instructions below carefully. ODJFS will not backdate claims any more. If you don’t file on time and correctly, you won’t be paid. MEMBERS WITH LESS THAN 24 VACATION HOURS WILL FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: You will be laid off for one (1) week. Your last day worked will be 06/30/2023 and your return to work date is 07/10/2023. On Sunday, 07/02/2023, you will open or restart your claim. On Sunday, 07/09/2023, you will file a claim for week ending 07/08/2023. If you qualify for holiday pay you must claim it, in addition to your vacation pay. PLEASE NOTE: If you have 24 hours of vacation time and you’re eligible for holiday pay, do not file for unemployment benefits. WAITING WEEK INFORMATION: Unit 1 OHAP members who were on layoff status and serving their waiting week will be denied unemployment. You must go to the ODJFS web site and from your correspondence inbox print your unemployment benefit payment document showing ZERO amount paid. You also need to click on the “Claim Details” section, and print the “View Claim Summary/Payment History” page that shows “WW Served” as the most current status and take all three pages to Human Resources or email them to ohaphrly@ford.com to sign up for your SUB pay. If you aren’t able to print your paystub showing ZERO AMOUNT PAID, print ANYTHING from the ODJFS with your Social Security number on it and use that instead. Signing up for SUB this time will start your auto SUB for one year in the event of future layoffs. If you have any questions about your SUB pay, please contact Labor Relations at OHAP because they process the SUB payments. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Due to membership action at the last General Membership Meeting, summer meetings have been canceled and the next General Membership Meeting will be on Sunday, September 10 at 2:30 PM at UAW Local 2000, 3151 Abbe Road in Sheffield Village. Please attend and be informed. The Executive Board, Chairpersons, Bargaining and Committee Structures, Appointed Reps and Office Staff would like to wish you and yours a safe and Happy Independence Day holiday and vacation. Bill Samples, President / Brian Maust, Chairperson Unit 1 / Angela Knittle, Chairperson Unit 2 / Lisa Ortiz, Chairperson Unit 3 Kenneth McNeil, Chairperson Unit 4 / Tony Rollison, Chairperson Unit 5 / Omar Miranda, Chairperson Unit 6 BS:ll/opeiu1794

INFORMATION BULLETIN                           www.uawlocal2000                           MAY 8, 2023  GENERAL ELECTION: On behalf of all the candidates, we would like to thank the membership for a great voter turnout and thank our Election Committee for doing an outstanding job conducting the election. Congratulations to the winners! SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS, COMMITTEEPERSONS AND STEWARDS for all UAW Local 2000 units will be held at the June 11th General Membership meeting. All newly elected officers/committeepersons/stewards must be present for swearing in. NEXT PAID HOLIDAY: Memorial Day – Monday, May 29th: If you aren’t aware of the holiday pay eligibility requirements for your unit, please refer to your contract or talk with your committeeperson or steward. Some of our units’ contracts read that they must work the day before and the day after a holiday and some read just the day after so it’s best to check so you don’t risk losing your holiday pay.  OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT – 2023 INFLATION BONUS LUMP SUM PAYMENT: Eligible hourly employees will receive the 2023 Inflation Protection Bonus payment of $1,500 on Friday, June 9, 2023. Full time hourly employees on active employment rolls are eligible if they have acquired seniority as of May 15, 2023. Eligible seniority employees on active rolls, personal or medical leave of absence, FMLA leave, temporary layoff or short term military duty on May 15, 2023 will receive an Inflation Bonus. Per National Contract, temporary employees are not eligible for the Inflation Bonus Payment.  GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Due to membership action at the last General Membership Meeting to accommodate Mother’s Day, the next General Membership Meeting will be on Sunday, May 21 at 2:30 PM at UAW Local 2000, 3151 Abbe Road in Sheffield Village. Please attend and be informed. Bill Samples, President / Herb Bennett, Chairperson Unit 1 / Angela Knittle, Chairperson Unit 2 Linda Williams, Chairperson Unit 3 / Kenneth McNeil, Chairperson Unit 4 / Tony Rollison, Chairperson Unit 5 BS:ll/opeiu1794      

INFORMATION BULLETIN                     www.uawlocal2000                   FEBRUARY 27, 2023 CONGRATULATIONS to Angela Knittle, who is the new Chairperson of the Nurses Unit 2. We thank former Chairperson Melanie Meyer for her years of distinguished service and wish her many happy, healthy years of retirement. ELECTION COMMITTEE ELECTION: The Election Committee Election will be held at UAW Local 2000 at the March 12th General Membership Meeting. Polls will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. ELECTION COMMITTEE NOMINEES AND THEIR NUMBERS Pedro Pete Natal             7. Fran Bradford         13. Chris Stehulak Barbara Martinez           8. Carol Hay                 14. Shannon Cook Jamie Cordova                9. Beckey Brown          15. Melissa Sanders Bob Caldwell                  10. Mechele Wells         16. Amber Natal Nicholas M. Ostang      11. Arien Chatelin          17. Selena L. Merrick Lorie Reisinger              12. Seth Caldwell           18. David Orama II ELECTION COMMITTEE ELECTION: The Election Committee Election will be held at UAW Local 2000 at the March 12th General Membership Meeting. Polls will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We wish all the candidates the best of luck. DATE SET FOR GENERAL ELECTION: The General Election will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 12:00 PM (noon) until Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) (24 hours). The Run-Off Election (if necessary) will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 12:00 PM (noon) until Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) (24 hours). Further details will be communicated in upcoming bulletins and postings. UAW NATIONAL FORD SUB COUNCIL: President Bill Samples will be out of town attending the UAW National Ford Sub Council from Monday, March 13th through Friday, March 17th. Dianna Brezina, 1st Vice President, will serve as acting president and can be contacted at 934.3151, extension 104. PROFIT SHARING DAY IS MARCH 9TH. Ford’s North American pre-tax profits will generate approximately $9,176 per eligible employee on a full-year basis. Individual profit sharing payments will be higher or lower, based upon employee compensated hours. Individual payments are based upon eligible compensated hours, so an employee who was compensated for overtime hours worked during the calendar year could receive more than $9,176. RENTAL HALL UPDATE: During the first week of February, the tree service took out most of the trees we will need in order to accommodate the new structure. AUTOKINITON CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS: We have been working on contract negotiations and hope to have their contract completed very soon. Autokiniton will likely become part of our local union. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next General Membership Meeting is Sunday, March 12th at 2:30 PM at UAW Local 2000, 3151 Abbe Road in Sheffield Village. On the agenda will be: 1) Conducting the Election Committee Election and 2) Reading and voting on the two proposed by-laws that were read at February’s meeting. Please attend and be informed. Bill Samples, President / Herb Bennett, Chairperson Unit 1 / Angela Knittle, Chairperson Unit 2 Linda Williams, Chairperson Unit 3 / Kenneth McNeil, Chairperson Unit 4 / Tony Rollison, Chairperson Unit 5 BS:ll/opeiu1794