by Nancy Hopkins | Nov 18, 2020 | Employee Information
Yesterday Governor Pritzker announced new COVID-19 rules. What does this mean for Dudek & Bock employees?
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Employees are required to wear masks at all times in the building. The only exceptions are for eating, drinking and washing your face. Please put on your mask before leaving your car, and leave the mask on until you reach your car at the end of your shift. Exemptions only allowed for safety reasons.
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The COVID-19 bonus has to be terminated, as ordered by the Governor, with the pay period that begins on November 23.
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Sanitize workstations and frequently touched surfaces at the beginning of your shift.
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Cooperate if you are required to have a temperature check.
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Limit in-home gatherings to household members. Limit funerals to 10 family members of the decedent.
Although we have had several employees infected with COVID-19, we have seen no evidence that any case was caused by infection from a co-worker. We appreciate your continued efforts to do everything you can to keep your co-workers safe. Please continue that care when you leave work.
See Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations for the full text of the order.
In addition, following current CDC guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/duration-isolation.html), employees who contract COVID-19 can return to work after a 14-day quarantine (measured from the date of a COVID test that produces a positive test result).
Continue to follow the city of Chicago’s restrictions and the guidelines for frequent hand-washing, staying at least six feet apart from others, and wearing masks correctly. Masks must cover your nose, mouth, and chin. If you have problems keeping the mask on your nose, try a different style of mask. Disposable masks should be worn only one day. Reusable cloth masks should be washed daily.
by Nancy Hopkins | Nov 16, 2020 | Employee Information
Today we learned that three additional Dudek & Bock employees have tested positive for COVID-19. These employees work in different departments (Maintenance, Automatic, 4-Slide) and have no interaction with one another. Two are on 1st shift and one is on 2nd shift. None of them believes that they contracted the virus at work. We have seen no spread within the plant. However, the situation is quickly worsening statewide. Illinois officials today reported 11,632 new cases and 37 deaths.
If you think you have been exposed to the virus, or if you have symptoms, stay home and get tested. Rumors spread quickly. Please do not speculate on who may have the virus. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your supervisor or Nancy Hopkins by phone or at nhopkins@dudek-bock.com
Please continue to wear masks at work at all times.
by Nancy Hopkins | Nov 15, 2020 | Employee Information
We have been informed that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee works on the first shift in the 4-Slide Department. He has mild symptoms. November 12 was the last time he worked in the plant. Per company policy, he will not return to work until he has tested negative.
This employee reported no close contacts at work, and wears a mask consistently. He has no idea where he may have contracted the virus.
We want to take this opportunity to remind you that one of our core values as a company is respect for and among our employees. We will treat information regarding the identity of employees with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 as confidential to the extent practicable and will comply with applicable laws regarding the handling of such information. Further, per Company policy, we will not tolerate harassment of, or discrimination or retaliation against, employees.
Please contact Nancy Hopkins at nhopkins@dudek-bock.com if you have any questions or concerns.
For more information about COVID-19, please visit the CDC website at:
http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
For the location of testing facilities, see https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites
You may want to call your personal physician for recommendations for testing, or if you want to go to a testing facility that requires a doctor’s order. The Covid 19 Hotline Phone number is 1-800-889-3931.
by Nancy Hopkins | Nov 13, 2020 | Employee Information
Mayor Lightfoot issued a new COVID-19 advisory on Thursday. Among the provisions:
All residents of the City of Chicago are advised to stay at home in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city. Residents are advised to only leave home to go to work or school, or for essential needs such as seeking medical care, going to the grocery store or pharmacy, picking up food, or receiving deliveries.
Additionally, residents are strongly advised to:
– Not have guests in their homes unless they are essential workers (home healthcare providers or childcare workers)
– Cancel traditional Thanksgiving celebrations
– Avoid travel
The full order can be read here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home.html
Governor Pritzker said today: “If things don’t take a turn in the coming days, we will quickly reach the point when some form of a mandatory stay-at-home order is all that will be left.” This follows 15,315 new COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, breaking the record for daily cases for the fourth consecutive day.
The City of Chicago has also extended its travel ban to every state surrounding Illinois. There are now 2 levels of states banned. The City is requesting that residents who travel out-of-state quarantine for 14 days. More information on the travel ban can be found at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/emergency-travel-order.html
by Nancy Hopkins | Nov 11, 2020 | Employee Information
We have been informed that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee works on the first shift in the Automatic Department. He feels fine and has no symptoms. November 4 was the last time he worked in the plant. Per company policy, he will not return to work until he has tested negative.
This employee has been vigilant on wearing a mask and social distancing. He is one of the best at constant mask use, washing/disinfecting, and social distancing. If you believe you have been in close contact with this employee in past 14 days, please alert HR or your supervisor with specifics of your exposure immediately.
We also want to take this opportunity to remind you that one of our core values as a company is respect for and among our employees. We will treat information regarding the identity of employees with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 as confidential to the extent practicable and will comply with applicable laws regarding the handling of such information. Further, per Company policy, we will not tolerate harassment of, or discrimination or retaliation against, employees.
Please contact Nancy Hopkins at nhopkins@dudek-bock.com if you have any questions or concerns.
For more information about COVID-19, please visit the CDC website at:
http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
For the location of testing facilities, see https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites
You may want to call your personal physician for recommendations for testing, or if you want to go to a testing facility that requires a doctor’s order. The Covid 19 Hotline Phone number is 1-800-889-3931.
