Gunite Winding Down Production

Union Officials met with Accuride Officials on Monday November 18, 2024 to 
discuss the future of Gunite. The Union was informed that a 60 day "WARN" 
notice was being mailed out to all employees. This letter will inform you
that Gunite will be winding down operations and closing the facility in 
January if the facility does not have a buyer. Accuride expects to have all 
orders fulfilled by the end of the year. The Company also had a townhall
meeting with employees in the plant to explain the situation. 

While this is not the news that we expected to hear, the Local is still 
confident that we will find a buyer. Next week's antidumping hearing plays
a big role in our future. If the hearing goes in our favor, it could 
potentially bring up to 3 million brake drums back into the United States
making it more appealing for a potential buyer. 

We ask all Union Brothers & Sisters to keep their heads up, stay strong and 
keep producing world class products.

We will be having a Membership Meeting for all active and retired members of
Local 718 on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 11:00am. The meeting will be held
at the hall (Carpenters Building) 212 S. 1st Rockford, IL. Food will be
provided after the meeting.