They just got notified of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Rutland plant. We new this was going to happen. They said not to come into work until Wednesday, but we aren't going to be paid during those two days. Ya'll, sh– is about to hit the fan. Pray for food stamps. GE is f—ed up and clearly doesn't care about employees.
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I heard approximately 20 people are in quarantine because they might have had contact with the infected worker in Rutland. Is this true?
They should offer everyone with over 30 yrs a SERO30 and anyone over 60 an early out.. Reevaluate from there.
It's been three days. Employees dont have to use there time for a plant closure. They will be paid for the three days normal pay not using there time. Just to clear that up.
Can you get carry your existing Medical Benefit out of your own pocket to Medicare age ?
Yes you may, but it may be very expensive. I took medicare and was quoted $875 p/m for my wife [not eligible for medicare yet] back in 2017. Opted for cobra for her instead. Your HR person should explain clearly that to you.
Working in GE and eligible for retirement but have not hit eRetire button yet,
and then they lay you off ?
Is Cobra the only option for healthcare ?
or
Can you get carry your existing Medical Benefit out of your own pocket to Medicare age ?
Just thinking carefully ahead as possibilities of getting screwed to be aware of !
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I predicted this exact scenario just 1 week ago, just sayin.
"Oh yeah, any time off that will $ave The Company $$$'s is good time off, after the EE's file for Unemployment and then use any available Vacation/PB time, because as you know,
Especially Now...
It's all about the Benjamin'$ !
So do yourself a favor before it gets any worse,,,
ASAP
!!! Get Out
While the ...
Gettins' Good !!!!
7 days ago by
Beenthere Donegone
Tomorrow is Wednesday and the sun is going to rise tomorrow. Your world didn't end, you can go back now.
Amazon is hiring 1000's of work from home employees. If need something check them out.
I know all of this is unprecedented and we all know where G.E. Rutland is with delivery and the lean process. That being said, I don't feel like that the employees are even being considered. Two days to clean.. without actually knowing how many have been in contact with the virus?? People can work without symptoms for days. I pray that no one else gets sick. After all, that is what G.E supposedly says is the most important thing.
Good luck up there. Greenville has at least 2 suspected cases on campus from early last week, but the test results of those tests still haven't been released. Management sent some of the more useless engineers home as a "precaution", but the rest of us have had to keep showing up anyway. We have no idea if we're going to be turned away tomorrow morning at the gate or what.
Should we all be looking for a new job at this point? Assume GE is going to fire all salaried personell?
btw,“We are contacting employees who had close contact with this co-worker and asking them to self-quarantine,” the statement read. “This action is being taken in conjunction with public health officials and is consistent with CDC guidance.”"
Two work days?? A normal 16 work hours??? This is too much for you to deal with before it will create chaos??? I don't know what's worse, the many people working for GE or the few who are running it.
https://vtdigger.org/2020/03/22/ge-to-close-rutland-plants-for-two-days-after-worker-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
What about the people in close contact with the infected person? We're they told to stay home? Tested? We're any even identified?
"Pray for food stamps. GE is f—ed up and clearly doesn't care about employees" - - I'm sorry, but if you're looking for food stamps after not getting paid for TWO DAYS, you've had much bigger issues with your finances long before COVID19.
Ever hear of "saving for a rainy day?" Or "Live within your means?" Just saying
If they really have everyone come back in after 2 days of cleaning, more ppl are definitely going to get sick