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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 2, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector is in recovery mode. Critical supplies for recovery of operations and support to personnel have flowed into company facilities over the last 24 hours. All facilities are making progress in damage assessment, clean-up and restoration of capabilities. Of highest priority is the direct support of company personnel and the restoration of shipbuilding operations. The sector is experiencing progress in virtually all areas to bring its operations on-line.
As needed, over the weekend updated information for facilities operations and employee work schedules will be announced to regional media, posted on the company homepage (northropgrumman.com) and updated on the company Information Line (800) 995-4318.
Northrop Grumman announces the following work-schedule and Ship Systems payroll updates followed by benefits and relief information for employees in the Gulf Coast region.
PASCAGOULA / GULFPORT:
-- Both facilities will be closed for normal production through
Monday Sept. 5.
-- For Gulfport, maintenance personnel should report to work over
the weekend for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. shifts.
-- For Pascagoula, the following employees should report to work
over the weekend, if possible, for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. shifts:
all facilities and ship cleaners, facilities engineering,
maintenance, security, test and change-order electricians, test
and trials, safety, production supervisors, crafts supervisors,
manufacturing services, resource recovery, yard cleaning,
production supervision, ship management, inside and outside
machinists, carpenters, rigging, production control, and
transportation shift employees.
-- Reporting personnel should bring their own food and potable
water if feasible due to current shortages.
-- An updated announcement will be made over the weekend about work
schedules for next week.
NEW ORLEANS / TALLULAH:
-- Both facilities will be closed for normal production through
Monday, Sept. 5.
-- Maintenance and security shift personnel should report to work
if possible. Reporting personnel should bring their own food and
potable water due to current shortages and should be prepared to
stay overnight.
-- Access to the area may be restricted by regional and national
authorities. Reporting personnel should ascertain prior to
departure whether the facilities will be accessible.
-- An updated announcement will be made over the weekend about work
schedules for next week
NORTHROP GRUMMAN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SECTOR EMPLOYEES:
-- Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems sector locations in
Harvey, La.; Mobile, Ala.; and Ocean Springs, Miss., are closed
on Friday, Sept. 2.
-- Employees who have not checked in with their supervisors should
do so immediately or contact the Northrop Grumman Information Line
at (800) 995-4318 for further instructions.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEES
-- Northrop Grumman IT sector Gulf Coast employees who have not
checked in with their supervisors should do so immediately or
contact the IT sector's HR customer care center at (800) 604-4890
or HRCustomerCareCenter@ngc.com.
-- Internal Information Services employees in the Gulf Coast region
should expect to work remotely, or be available for possible
transport. IIS employees should call (972) 946-9330 or
mechelle.callahan@ngc.com.
Company Payroll Update
The company has taken steps to provide compensation to the sector work force this week. Employees with direct deposit were paid. Live checks were distributed to Pascagoula and Gulfport employees today. New Orleans is waiting for improved security conditions in the region before distributing checks. Personnel who did not receive checks today should monitor the company information line at (800) 995-4318. The company is pursuing an alternate approach with Western Union. Updates will be provided as available.
Operational branches of Hancock Bank and Wal-Mart stores will cash payroll checks as follows:
-- Hancock Bank is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday AND Monday
from 9 to 4.
-- Wal-Mart stores will cash checks under these conditions:
- Must be a preprinted payroll check
- You must bring state-issued ID
- The limit is $1,000 per employee in a seven day period
and you will pay a $3 service fee
Company Benefits Center & Savings Account Line to Remain Open
Labor Day Weekend
-- The Northrop Grumman Benefits Center will be open Saturday
through Monday to provide assistance with health issues,
including prescription refills or medical pre-certifications and
pension-related inquiries, including check replacement.
Representatives will be available from 9-5 Eastern time all three
days. Please call (800) 894-4194.
-- Savings Account Line representatives can respond to questions
regarding savings plan loans or hardship withdrawals.
Representatives will be available from 9-5 Eastern time all three
days. Please call (800) 676-7211.
Northrop Grumman Employee Disaster Relief Fund Available
Direct assistance to Northrop Grumman employees impacted by Hurricane Katrina will be provided through the new Northrop Grumman Employee Disaster Relief Fund, established by The Northrop Grumman Foundation. Affected employees may apply for funds by calling toll free (888) 642-5645.
As needed, over the weekend updated information for facilities operations and employee work schedules will be announced to regional media, posted on the company homepage (northropgrumman.com) and updated on the company Information Line (800) 995-4318.
