TO ALL 402 MEMBERS INVOLVED IN THE AUGUST 8, 2008 LAY-OFF

MAKE SURE YOU READ THE INSTRUCTION SHEET!!!!

1. To be eligible for State Benefits and SUB you must file timely and within time limits!!!

2.  To be eligible for SUB you must file for State Unemployment or have other qualifying compensation (Outside earnings).

3. You may qualify for SUB benefits even if you do not qualify for State benefits.

4.. The State Bureau mandates that you file by phone at 1-577-644-6562 or online at http://unemployment.ohio.gov. Not before August 10, 2008 and no later than August 16, 2008 or you could be denied Benefits!

5. YOU MUST CALL ODJFS OR ACCESS THE WEBS1TE ONCE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF LAY-OFF TO OPEN A CLAIM AND YOU MUST CONTACT THE ODJFS WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE END OF THAT WEEK IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BENEFITS/ WAITING WEEK FOR THAT WEEK!!

6. If you establish a new claim, you will have to serve a waiting week. To file for SUB you need a copy of the Determination from the State of Ohio. Also for the waiting week you will need a copy of your check stub that shows the amount of $0.00 for the waiting week. if this is not a waiting week, you must submit a copy of your Benefit amount deposited to your account or to your US BANK Card.

7. If you qualify for state benefits, the maximum benefits are as follows:
New Claim after 01/01/07
$355- single applicant
$431- applicant with 1-2 dep.
$479- applicant with 3 or more dep.
NOTE: IF YOU DISAGREE WITH YOUR ASSIGNED BENEFIT AMOUNT, YOU MUST APPEAL WITHIN 21 DAYS!

8. If you do not have the necessary paperwork from the state, YOU ONLY HAVE, SIXTY DAYS TO FILE FOR SUB.  Contact the Benefits Dept to VALIDATE a SUB application so that you can still be timely.

Sub Benefits: SUB fund will pay $300.00

9. Attach your state information to your SUB application and drop off at the Benefits Lobby or mail to: International Truck and Engine Corp. ATT: Benefits Dept., 6125 Urbana Rd. Springfield, Ohio 45502. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY!!!

If you have any problems or questions please call the union hall 390-3327 and ask for Deron Blakely, if I am not in please leave a voice mail and I will return your call as soon as possible.

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