CHEM-TEXTS
Vol. 5 No. 3 | Page 3
Drug Plan Starts
The new Prescription Drug Plan, the most recent of Uniroyal’s employee benefits, became effective July 1. The Plan will be carried by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.—Medi-MET.
Included in the Plan are the employee and eligible dependents: a spouse, any unmarried children under 19 years of age including stepchildren or other children who live with you and are dependent upon you for support and maintenance. All unmarried children over 19 years of age are also covered if they are either full time students or mentally or physically incapable of self-support.
ID Cards have been issued to participating employees. An employee with a family should have 2 cards: one for the employee and one for a spouse.
If you have not received an ID card or a Prescription Drug Plan booklet ask the Foreman or Supervisor of the department for them, or call Marion Hutt Ext. 557.
“Keep Plant Beautiful”
[IMAGE: Photo of a man watering flowers]
When George Vila, Uniroyal’s president and chairman, toured the Chemical plant a few years ago, one of the more beautiful places he found in the plant was John Sickola’s garden by Warehouse 107. To “keep plant beautiful,” Sickola is growing six flower boxes of petunias, zinnias and marigolds. In the photo above he waters his flowers which add a bright color to the south end of the Chemical yard.
[IMAGE: Photo of cattle in a barn]
“With rue my heart is laden” is the intimation on the faces of the 340 pure bred polled Hereford calves being raised for prize showings and choice table beef.
New Oxford…
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Uniroyal Farms where 340 pure bred polled Hereford calves and prize bulls are being raised for prize showings, commercial breeding and choice table beef.
Airport Facilities
Uniroyal also operates the nearby Oxford Airport and is renting hangar space; selling fuel to aircraft; and providing maintenance and repair services. A new Main Terminal is now open with 6 scheduled airline flights daily offered by Pilgrim Airlines.
Grounds Open To Employees
The Oxford grounds are open 7 days a week to Uniroyal employees, their families and friends but the buildings are closed during weekends.
The Cafeteria serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Mondays-Fridays and is also open for dining on weekends 6:30-8:30 P.M.; however, reservations should be made in advance.
Guest House, Cocktail Lounge
A 48 room guest house, cocktail lounge, and public dining room are also open to employees, their families and friends.
The lounge is open from 5 P.M.-12 P.M. on weekdays; from noon to midnight on Saturdays; and from noon to 10 P.M. on Sundays.
New Corporate Concept
The Center has been described as a new “plant-ranch concept”; as a “modern Oxford University”; and as a “skyscraper sideways.” It utilizes open office landscaping and has a minimum of individual offices. Privacy is attained through the strategic placement of plants and colorful screen dividers.
New Stock…
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shares which he is entitled to purchase.
An employee can participate in any amount up to 10% of a year’s pay over a period of approximately 2 years. At the end of the 2 year period, the employee may take the stock or request the return of his money, with interest.
A prospectus of the plan will be distributed to all employees along with a descriptive booklet and an option card for participation in the plan.
[IMAGE: Photo of woman being helped from jet]
Margo Kuryn, former secretary at TSSC is helped from jet at Oxford Airport operated by Uniroyal, by Pete Zguzenski, Line Supervisor as Tom Canty stands by.
[IMAGE: Photo of outdoor patio area]
Outdoor patio covers underground 250,000 gallon water storage tank which supplies water for facilities.
[IMAGE: Photo of plumbing system]
Kralastic® ABS, a tough plastic product of the Chemical division, is being used for the drain, waste and vent plumbing system in the Research center.
Plant’s Chemicals Protect Float
[IMAGE: Photo of people on inflatable float in pool]
In a pool, on a beach or city rooftop, this Ensolite® floatable lounge offers a soft, pleasant way to relax. The float rolls up into a handy carrying case and does away with short-lived floats and air mattresses which must be inflated and are easily deflated by a puncture. Punctures or tears will not affect its buoyancy or usefulness. Ensolite, a Consumer, Industrial and Plastic Division product which is also used for safety padding in football helmets and padding under artificial turf at sports stadiums, is made from two Chemical Division products: PVC and nitrile synthetic rubber. To protect the rubber against oxygen, ozone, heat and sunlight, several Naugatuck® Chemicals made at the plant are used. Without these chemicals, the rubber in the float would deteriorate in a short time and the product have little value to the consumer. The retail price of the float is $89.95.
SAFETY IS MY RESPONSIBILITY