VOL. 75 NO. 2 MARCH 2020 Steward Stops Work Until Safety Issue Resolved Thanks to swift action by Union initially gave little thought to the moldy Steward Chad Murray and 751-member smell, but as more of the crew began Brent Flowers, employees in the Portable to have symptoms, it became apparent Tool Repair area of the 40.30 building are something was wrong. breathing easier and were not required to Union Steward Chad Murray was continue working in an area filled with asked to investigate the matter. After mold. walking through the area and verifying Members began experiencing health there was a very potent mold smell, problems such as headaches, sore throats Chad recognized it was a health hazard and plugged nasal passages after a moldy our members should not be subjected smell was detected in the area. Members to. Chad pulled the “red card” and invoked Article 16.1 – the imminent danger clause of our contract to close off No member can be required to the area until the mold was P perform work that involves imminent properly cleaned up. This STOP danger* to you or a co-worker’s physical safety (per Section 16.1c of unique contract language

O 751 Member Brent Flowers (l) and Union Steward Chad Murray (r) teamed up for your your IAM contract). safety! in Article 16.1 gives any to utilize both the imminent danger clause and SHEAR form to ensure a mold T Hand this card to your supervisor or member the power to stop issue making members sick was corrected and members did not have to return contact a site/safety manager to work if he/she believes to the shop until it was fixed. invoke this language. You should S offer to do other work which they there is “imminent danger” Article 16.5). would not return to that area until the If you believe that consider safe while a decision is to their health or physical “The mold clearly presented a mold was abated.” continuing your work being made. safety. will result in loss of health risk; therefore, the area had to be The investigation determined a life or limb, you have Knowing your rights will help you and Brent then filed a Safety evacuated until the mold was eliminated sprinkler over the tool room broke and your co-workers remain safe on the the right to STOP Health and Environmental job. and our members could safely re-enter flooded the area in mid-December. The Action Request (SHEAR) the shop,” said Chad. “After EHS came water was cleaned up by a contractor, but * Defined as loss of life or limb opeiu8 a:cio form to report the issue out, verified the mold was present, and later resulted in mold. Every member should have an imminent danger card, and ensure it was properly requested mold cleanup, I questioned “Chad and Brent’s actions protected which can hang behind your Boeing badge. Members resolved (the contractually why our members weren’t removed our members in the area. I applaud them can use it to stop work they believe will result in preferred method for imminent danger to themselves or their co-workers. from the area? Our contractual imminent both for speaking up,” said Business resolving safety issues – danger clause is what ensured members Continued on Page 4 Report Confirms It Pays to Be Union! Steward Ensures Unjust Corrective Union membership helps raise workers’ pay and was confirmed again in a national report released by the U.S. Dept Action is Reversed for Members of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics in late January. In 2019, One of the most an attendance CAM to Union workers earned 22.8% more than nonunion workers. valuable benefits of our member even though The union advantage is even more for women who have a union membership our member had benefits 28.5% advantage. On a yearly basis the 22.8% translates into is the right to available. Pete asserted the more than $10,000 for a Union worker. The report also showed representation should member should be allowed Washington state has the third highest union density with 18.8 you ever face a to use his benefits to cover percent of all workers in our state belonging to a union. situation that may his time, which would negate “We often say it pays to be union and this report confirms result in discipline. any attendance CAM but the that is true,” said District 751 President Jon Holden. “Benefits This is your request initially fell on deaf are also better for union members, and you gain rights on the “Weingarten” rights ears and the CAM was issued. job – all this makes the union advantage clear.” based on a Supreme Pete continued to pursue Court ruling that stated this for our member. He a member is entitled elevated the issue to upper to have a union management/labor relations representative present and as a result of Pete’s efforts, during any meeting the CAM was removed from that may result in Business Rep Howard Carlson (r) thanks Union the member’s folder and our discipline. However, Steward Pete Ellison for his work in preventing member was allowed to apply unjust discipline against our members. Union members his benefits to cover his time. MUST ASK for a Union Steward. In the second case, a member was issued a CAM This representation is critical to prevent unjust for failure to follow established break periods. Again, discipline and is priceless should you ever find there was an explanation that could easily clear up yourself in such a situation –whether that involves the matter if our member had been able to present 16.3% 28.5% 22.8% more more more a meeting, a phone call to gather information or an his side; but the company’s fact finders weren’t email asking for a statement. listening. Pete pointed out that the photo Boeing used Recently, Union Steward Pete Ellison was as evidence to issue corrective action for failure to successful in overturning several unjust Corrective follow established break periods was time stamped Action Memos (CAMs) for members in his area. In 1:55 p.m. Our member’s break period before the start each case, our member was aware of their Weingarten of overtime is 1:50 p.m. to 2 p.m. Since our member

Source: rights and asked to have a Steward present. was following the established break period, after a Bureau of Labor Statistics Union Members 2019, Jan. 2020 In the first instance, management insisted on issuing very brief discussion with Labor Relations, the CAM Table 2 Median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers. Continued on Page 2 Inside Index Masters of Solidarity with President’s Message...... 2 Their Craft Nurses at Swedish Political Action...... 3 IAM-Boeing Joint Programs...... 4 2020 IAM-Boeing 751 members walked the line with Service to the Community...... 8 Apprenticeship nurses from Swedish during their Retirement...... 9 Graduates Honored 3-day strike Want Ads...... 10 6 5 Eastern Washington...... 12 Page 2 751 Aero Mechanic March 2020

Report From the President Working to Ensure Aerospace Industry Thrives in the Future By JON HOLDEN shoddy workmanship in South Union takes this issue seriously and does around their issues and ideas that would IAM 751 District President Carolina and blamed mechanics, not make light of the negative impact help restore credibility and trust in the Our major employer it was also reported that 90 this can have. We also understand its wake of the 737 MAX grounding. has been in the press for percent of inspection oversight complexity and that it is not enough to Finally, Legislators in Olympia quite sometime now. The had been removed there. If post a sign or simply say “clean as you are expected to vote on a bill this IAM remains committed to those inspections were indeed go.” Real processes must be put in place session that would pause Washington ensuring the U.S. aerospace removed, that is the reason you with personnel performing operations to State’s aerospace tax incentives. The industry remains robust and see increased FOD in areas ensure FOD is dealt with appropriately. move is in response to the World provides family-wage jobs where you shouldn’t. Again, it is We have continually expressed Trade Organization’s ruling that the here in our community, as too easy to blame the mechanic concerns about this push to decrease tax incentives give Boeing an illegal well as across the United States. This when accountability should fall on those quality inspections, which is born out of advantage over Airbus in international industry is vitally important to our that removed the “second set of eyes” the drive to increase rates. We support trade. This legislation was requested by country’s economy, the balance of trade that previously addressed this issue. increasing rates, but when you remove the Boeing. and maintaining the middle class. Redundancies are built into the actual visual inspections on operations IAM District 751 supports suspending In the last several months the media manufacturing process to make sure where issues might be discovered, it is the aerospace tax incentives and has reported that Foreign Object Debris this complex issue is addressed in an expected you would see an increase in Continued on Page 6 (FOD) has been an issue in many of the appropriate manner, at the appropriate these types of issues across all programs. programs we work on. Unfortunately, we time during the manufacturing process, Additionally, we are also working on District Lodge 751, see an over simplification of the issue whether in Puget Sound or South other fronts to address other concerns. in media reports, regarding the cause of Carolina. In other words, with proper In February and early March, I had the International Assn. of FOD. It is easy to blame the mechanics, inspections, these issues are caught opportunity to speak with Legislators in Machinists and but FOD is a very complex issue. It is not before the airplane sections move Washington DC and talk with them about Aerospace Workers just about tools or gloves, it also includes from one position to the next. Those the aerospace industry and many of the metal shavings, debris, consumables inspections reduce the chance that FOD, struggles that our members face today. and other byproducts that occur in the inherent to the build process, will escape One important discussion was about Jon Holden manufacturing process. FOD is expected President, Directing into the final product. the need for more resources for FAA Business Representative and must be planned for and addressed The management culture that is Inspectors. There have been deep cuts in accordingly with multiple redundancies. supporting the removal of inspections FAA funding for many years. This has led Paul Schubert The end process must include FOD and critical redundancies in the to lower staffing levels at the FAA and Vice President sweeps and inspections to ensure that aerospace manufacturing process is the a reliance on companies to self-regulate FOD is caught every step of the way, Susan Palmer same management culture that created the enforcement of FAA requirements in Secretary-Treasurer which is why our members have been so the current state we are in today with the the manufacturing process. successful in the past. 737 MAX. When the 737 MAX is determined Mike Hill The manufacturing process is complex. We have seen, for a long time, to be safe and the grounding is lifted, Sergeant-at-Arms Dozens of people work in different stages an effort to remove redundancies in we must guarantee there will be enough of aircraft assembly before, and after, order to increase production rates. We resources available to ensure these Steve Warren (Eastern WA) many other specific operations, functions haven’t seen an increase in the number aircraft are certified as quickly as possible Dan Swank and processes are completed. When these of inspection personnel proportionate to and delivered to the customers. Paul Veltkamp types of inspections are removed from the increase in the actual production rates We also met with the Union that operations, it’s no mystery why more that our members have achieved. represents FAA Inspectors called Dena Bartman FOD is discovered. Handling FOD is a critical component Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Greg Campos In 2019 when the media reported when manufacturing airplanes. Our or PASS. We had positive discussion Garth Luark Richard McCabe COLA Generates Winning the Vote – Membership Spencer Burris 3¢ Eff. 3/6/2020 André Trahan Conference on Saturday, March 28 Ira J. Carterman Quarterly cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) formula Come join us for 751 Membership Treasurer Liz Shuler and WSLC Secretary- Patrick Bertucci resulted in a positive 3 cents for all Conference 2020! All members are Treasurer April Sims. Grace Holland IAM members working at Boeing encouraged to attend. The theme “Winning Our Keynote Speaker is an acclaimed Robley A. Evans the Vote! Celebrating 100 Years of author and civil rights activist, Bill effective March 6, 2020. John Lopez Jr. The 3 cents was generated Women’s Suffrage and The Role of Labor Fletcher. He will lead a talk on “The for the quarter November and and Race in This Continuing Struggle” continuing struggle to expand the electoral Howard Carlson December 2019 and January 2020. will be educational and entertaining. The franchise…and its opponents.” Jason Chan COLA is generated quarterly under conference will be Saturday March 28th at Ultimately the goal of the conference Union Business Representatives the IAM/Boeing contract and is the Seattle hall, 9135 15th Pl. S. from 10 is to inform our members on the history of based on the federal government’s a.m. to 2:30 p.m. voting rights, to show current attacks on Union Offices: Consumer Price Index. COLA is We will take you back in history with democracy and to provide opportunities • 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle; 206-763-1300 permanently rolled into a member’s a live performance of a suffragist from the and ways YOU can make a difference. You • 201 A St. SW, Auburn; 253-833-5590 base rate each September. 1800’s before women and people of color don’t want to miss this exciting and action • 233 Burnett N., Renton; 425-235-3777 • 8729 Airport Rd, Everett; The value of our quarterly had the right to vote. Then move forward packed day. To make your reservation to 1920 when the 19th amendment passed 425-355-8821 COLA, even when it is only a few online visit: iam751.org/2020conference. • 4226 E. Mission, Spokane pennies, has a significant impact 100 years ago, which finally allowed LUNCH and a T-SHIRT PROVIDED (509) 534-9690 or 1-800-763-1305 on our maximum rates over time. women the right vote. to all participants! This conference is Toll-free to Seattle from: As of March 2020, $16.57 of the You will also hear from several presented by the District 751 Human Rights Nationwide 1-800-763-1301 prominent Labor Leaders including IAM Committee, Labor History Committee and Hotline: 1-800-763-1310 maximum rates is the result of Web site: www.iam751.org COLA payments being folded into International President Robert Martinez, Women’s Committee. our base rates. Jr., GVP Gary Allen, AFL-CIO Secretary- Steward Ensures Unjust Corrective Action is Reversed for Members Continued from Page 1 evidence, Pete continued to elevate the 751 Aero Mechanic was removed from our member’s folder. matter to a higher level,” said Business Connie Kelliher, Editor Both situations required our Steward, Rep Howard Carlson. “His diligence is It’s My Right! acting as a member advocate, to elevate the reason these members did not receive Member of The Newspaper Guild, CWA #37082 the matter to a higher level and ensure unjust corrective action.” District 751 AERO MECHANIC ( ISSN 0894-7864, the facts were presented. Without union Every member should keep an “It’s USPS 008-660) is published Monthly except representation, a worker would have no My Right” card handy in case they are Bimonthly in December/January by Aerospace Industrial District Lodge 751, 9125 15th Pl. S., recourse and would be facing escalating faced with a meeting, phone call or email SeattleWA 98108. $3.50 of the annual dues goes corrective action when they had done asking for a statement that could lead I know my rights, and I request my Union toward a one-year subscription to the Aero Me- Steward be present at this meeting! chanic. $4 per year for non-members by District nothing wrong. to possible discipline. Even if you have Lodge 751, International Association of Machinists “Pete does a good job representing our done nothing wrong, members faced with Members should have an “It’s My and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, 9125 15th Pl. members and ensuring that the facts are experienced questioners will often feel S., Seattle, WA 98108. Periodicals postage paid Right” card if they are called into a at Seattle, WA. POSTMASTER: Send address presented. 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Political Action House Passage of PRO Act is a Victory for Workers Reprinted from The Stand – On February 7, the “We are ensuring and expanding workers’ right to U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the organize,” Jayapal said on the House floor. “Let’s be Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This comprehensive labor clear that benefits everybody. Unionized women earn legislation would strengthen workers’ right to organize a wages that are 23 percent higher, Black workers’ wages union and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and are 14 percent higher, and Latin workers’ wages are 21 safer working conditions. percent higher than in non-unionized workplaces. Young The 224-193 vote was mostly along partisan lines. unionized workers more often have health insurance, “Make no mistake, this is the most significant higher pay and a retirement plan. That’s why workers’ step Congress has taken to strengthen labor laws in approval for unions keeps rising.” the United States in 85 years and a win for workers “The economy is working for corporations and the everywhere,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. wealthy while wage growth for the average worker has “America’s labor laws are no longer an effective means remained largely stagnant,” said Rep. Adam Smith. “This for working people to have our voices heard. The long legislation will reestablish the conditions necessary for overdue PRO Act will provide significant protections restoring fairness to the economy.” Washington Congressional Rep Pramila Jayapal for workers exercising our legal right to form a union, Specifically, the PRO Act would: was a lead sponsor on the PRO Act which a right that’s been trampled on for decades by union- • Establish penalties on predatory corporations that strengthens protections for workers seeking to join a busting consultants and anti-worker politicians.” violate workers’ rights, and combat misclassification of union and secure a first contract. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), workers as supervisors and independent contractors. both lead sponsors of the PRO Act, hailed its passage. • Strengthen workers’ right to strike for basic (NLRB) procedures to secure worker freedoms and “I’ve heard from too many workers in my state workplace improvements, including higher wages and effectively prevent violations. who feel powerless when trying to bargain with their better working conditions. • Protect the integrity of union elections against employers for better benefits, safe working conditions, • Create a mandatory mediation and arbitration coercive captive audience meetings and fair wages — so I’m thrilled the House has passed process to ensure corporations and newly formed unions The fundamental right of workers to organize has been my PRO Act to help restore workers’ power and improve reach a first contract. eroded for decades as employers exploit weaknesses in their economic security,” Murray said. “The next step is • Authorize unions and employers to negotiate the current law, often interfere with workers’ rights to the Senate and I’m going to be pushing hard for Leader agreements that allow unions to collect fair-share fees organize and face no real consequences for doing so. McConnell and Republicans to allow us to do our job that cover the costs of representation. That is why this legislation is so important. and pass this bill for workers across the country.” • Streamline the National Labor Relation Board’s

Photo left: 751C Donny Donovan (r) met with 11th Thinking About District Sen. Bob Hasegawa (l) and another union Running for member. Photo right: 751F Dave Public Office? Bryant (l) met with 40th District Rep Debra Lekanhoff WSLC Workshop (center) along with a member from another union. Tells You How The Washington State Labor Union Members Active in Olympia Council AFL-CIO is hosting another Machinists 751 members joined hundreds of SHB2036 would help us understand what is Path to Power training. Spread the labor activists from across the state in Olympia driving the escalating cost of health care in our word and mark your calendars for for the 2020 Washington State Labor Council communities by creating some transparency and March 25-27 in Tacoma. 47th Dist. Sen. Legislative Conference. The goal was to ensure oversight of health systems. Path to Power training teaches Mona Das (l) and legislators heard first hand our issues from workers SB5236 would increase apprenticeship programs union members and local activists to 751 Sec-Treas run for public office to build power across the state. in public education and in the health care industry. Susan Palmer. After a rousing rally on the Capitol steps, By the end of the conference, that will positively influence our members converged on legislative offices with nearly every legislator communities. Topics covered include other union members who lived in their legislative heard from union members crafting an effective message, creating district. This concerted effort made a difference on advocating on worker bills. It a campaign plan, fundraising, how to several important bills to workers, which remained was a strong, united message talk to targeted voters, and building alive as the Aero Mechanic went to print. These bills that will hopefully translate a campaign team. Whether you’re included: into effective legislation by the considering running for school board SB6216 would repeal the Paid Family and Medical end of the session. or city/council government, this Leave waiver that excludes workers covered under training is for you! collective bargaining agreements that were in place Seattle City Councilmember Teresa when the law passed for eligibility to participate in Mosqueda is one of dozens of union members around Washington State the paid leave program until the agreement expires, Above: Allen Eveland is reopened or is renegotiated. As the Aero Mechanic (2nd from right who have run for public office after paper went to print, an amendment to a related bill standing) met with attending Path to Political Candidate potentially giving members an opt-in option was in 3rd Dist. Rep Timm Training. the works since SB6216 wasn’t moving forward. Ormsbey (far right). For more info and to request an HB1888 would protect the safety and privacy of Left: Machinists rally application, contact WSLC Political on the Capitol steps public employees and their families by exempting and Strategic Campaign Director include: Jim McKenzie, government employees’ birth dates from public Cherika Carter at [email protected] or Donny Donovan, call 206-281-8901. disclosure. This was amended to exempt birth days Derek Gottschalk and from disclosure but allow media to retain access. Ariel McKenzie. Helping the City Workers in Gig Harbor Machinists Union members helped score a victory IAM Grand Lodge Rep Kevin Cummings, IAM 160 for labor when the Gig Harbor City Council voted to Business Rep Steve Miller, and Kathy Cummings, former overturn a Freedom Foundation resolution that the City Washington State Labor Council Communications passed last year. If left unchecked, this resolution would Director also provided public comment. have required negotiations between City employees and The vote to overturn the Freedom Foundation management be open to the public, making it much more resolution passed by a vote of 4-3 – demonstrating the difficult to reach resolution and involving unnecessary importance of public testimony. parties in the process. City Councilwoman Robyn Denson, who 751 Recognizing the impact this could have on contract endorsed in last year’s election, noted that the comments Gig Harbor City Councilwoman Robyn Denson negotiations for city employees, 751 Activist Tom Keller were great and made a big impact on the vote – thereby thanks 751 member Tom Keller for his public (who is a Gig Harbor resident) reached out to Council protecting the negotiation process for Gig Harbor City testimony that helped overturn a resolution members to explain the issue. Tom attended the Council employees. that would have negatively impacted contract meeting and gave public comment on the topic. Retired negotiations for Gig Harbor city employees. Page 4 751 Aero Mechanic March 2020

IAM-Boeing Joint Programs Machine Tool Delivering Safety Core Training to 737 Line IAM-Boeing Joint Programs is Maint. Mechanic partnering with EHS to deliver Safety Core Training (SCT) to the 737 Program Apprentice in Renton. The two-day class is designed for first line managers, union stewards Applications and safety focals. The class was offered a few years ago, however, there is a high Accepted number of new employees and managers that were not here or able to attend at that March 16-31 time. The IAM-Boeing Joint Programs The IAM/Boeing Joint Renton and EHS staff developed a Apprenticeship Committee will training plan and class schedule for IAM-Boeing Joint Programs Coordinator Jerry Banks instructs a Safety Core be accepting applications for the safety training for Final Assembly Training class to 737 Final Assembly employees during the production halt. the Machine Tool Maintenance employees breaking it down by the three employees will be sent to the next round These action plans are safety items each Mechanic Apprentice (Equipment lines, Central, East and West. of SCT classes followed by the West line team would like to address within their Services) starting on March 16 In February the first round of SCT employees with about the same number shop and work together to complete. The through March 31, 2020 for both classes started for approximately 165 of employees approximately 165 from Renton IA-/Boeing Joint Programs staff internal and external candidates. employees from the Central line. The each line. will follow up with these teams between The Prep-pack describes each first and second shift training is being As part of the training plan agreed 30 and 90 days depending on the action trade and the qualifications needed. held in Renton and the third shift training to by IAM-Boeing Joint Programs and plans to monitor the completion progress Internal Boeing Link to Prep- is at the main Joint Programs office in EHS, each manager, safety focal and and offer help to the teams as needed. pack: http://apprenticeship.web. Tukwila. A make-up class is planned union steward will be creating an action The collaboration between IAM- boeing.com/PrepPack.pdf for some time in March. The East line plan by the end of the two-day class. Boeing Joint Programs, EHS and 737 External Boeing Link to Prep- Leadership to provide these two-day pack: http://www.iam-boeing- Are youSCT utilizing classes and follow-up has allowed apprenticeship.com/PrepPack.pdf Are youmore Renton utilizing employees to receive safety Please apply through the on- all of yourtraining bene ts as well as learn ?more about the line requisition system at http:// Arebenefits you of IAM-Boeing utilizing Joint Programs. www.boeing.com/careers during the all of yourAdditionally bene ts this has been a good? way for advertised application acceptance the new managers to become acquainted period. Safety Shoe all ofwith your the HSI committeebene ts members,? shop Career Advising Applicant minimum qualification ReimbursementSafety Shoe stewards, safety focals and the Renton Career Advising requirements will be clearly stated ReimbursementSafety ShoeIAM-Boeing Joint Programs staff whom on the requisitions. Individuals Reimbursementthey can turn to for helpCareer in Advising the future. who do not meet the minimum Employee The safety Vocationaltraining the Renton Final qualifications will receive an auto- RequestedEmployee Assembly employeesRehabilitationVocational are getting in the notice encouraging them to apply Employee SCT classes is about partneringVocational together IAM-Boeing Joint Programs Coordinator Matt Hardy helpsTransfer 737Requested stewards, ServicesRehabilitationRehabilitation when the minimum requirements Requested to be safe. managers and safety focals develop a safety action plan for their work areas. Services have been met. Transfer Transfer Services For current Boeing employees Are you utilizing Education Apprenticeship please visit the internal AssistanceEducationEducation Are Youall Utilizing of your bene ts All of Your? JointAssistance Programs Benefits?Apprenticeship Apprenticeship website for details. Assistance Apprenticeship http://apprenticeship.web.boeing. com/ Safety Shoe For external candidates please Reimbursement Career AdvisingSafety Classes Safety Classes ComputerComputer Classes Classes visit the external Apprenticeship Safety Classes Computer Classes website for details: http://www.iam- boeing-apprenticeship.com/ Employee Vocational For questions or help with the Requested Rehabilitation Site Committees Scan for more info! process, please contact an IAM/ Transfer Services Site Committees Scan for more info! Boeing Joint Programs Career Site Committees Scan for more info! Advisor at 1-800-235-3453. A Education scheduled appointment is required to Assistance Apprenticeship Stop by and learn more today meet with a Career Advisor. Stop by and learn more today Stop by and learnInternal Boeingmore Network today LearnSafety Classes about all IAM-BoeingComputer Classes Joint Programsiamboeing.web.boeing.com has to Internal Boeing Network offer by calling 1-800-235-3453iamboeing.web.boeing.comInternal Boeing or ExternalNetwork iam-boeing.com Sitevisit Committees Boeing Intranet:Scan for more iamboeing.web.boeing.com info! iamboeing.web.boeing.com External Phone or External Web: iam-boeing.comiam-boeing.comExternal1-800-235-3453 Stop by and learn more today iam-boeing.com Phone 1-800-235-3453Phone Steward Stops Work Until InternalSafety Boeing NetworkIssue Resolved Stop If Workplace is Unsafe! iamboeing.web.boeing.com 16.11-800-235-3453 - Imminent Danger Clause Continued from Page 1 which can clip behind your Boeing If Section 16.1 is invoked, the Rep Grace Holland. “MembersExternal badge. If a member does not feel contract specifies what must happen need to understand that aiam-boeing.com safe work comfortable speaking up, they can before work can be resumed. environment is their right. The simply hand the card to the supervisor • First, inform the immediate SHEAR form and imminent Phonedanger and accomplish the same thing,” said supervisor and/or site safety manager or clause compelled Boeing1-800-235-3453 to fix the District 751 President Jon Holden. a designee (per contract a contact listing issue quickly since workers were “With so many new members, it must be available to all employees). prohibited from entering the area.” is even more important to educate • In addition, the employee should Several members who had to leave members on their rights – especially contact a Union Steward or HSI Site work because of health issues as a when it comes to safety. No member Committee member for assistance. result of the mold went to Boeing should perform a job they believe puts • Work will not continue until a final Medical and filed L&I claims, in case their health at risk. This language is decision has been made by the Site there are lingering issues from the there to protect our members, who Safety Manager (or designee). exposure. have a right to leave work in the same Members should offer to do other Business Rep Grace Holland (l) thanks “This safety language has been condition as when they arrived. The Steward Chad Murray for pulling the work, which they consider safe while a in our contract since 2002, and we point is to keep everyone safe.” red card to clear an area until mold was distributed ‘imminent danger’ cards, decision is being made. removed and members were safe to return. March 2020 751 Aero Mechanic Page 5 Committees Will Propose Revisions for a Stronger Future In March and April, each Western April regular monthly local lodge morning Canada. These delegates determine the IAM Constitutional Committee Washington local lodge will hold meetings (see schedule box right). rules of how our Union runs, debate Meetings for West. Washington Constitution Committee meetings to Keep in mind that the IAM policies and programs and outline and Local 751A propose and review changes to the IAM Constitution is not an easy document to revise our Union structure based on • Mar 5 & April 2 at 5:30 p.m. Constitution to make our Union stronger. change and requires support from other proposals/IAM Constitution changes • Mar 12 & April 9 immediately Every member is welcome to take part in the Districts and Locals around the country. submitted by local lodges. The IAM- following 10:30 a.m. meeting committees which meet before the March The Grand Lodge Convention Constitution governs our Union on and April regular monthly local lodge convenes every 4 years with elected everything from electing officers to Local 751-C evening meetings and after the March and delegates from across the U.S. and voting on contracts. • Mar 12 & April 9 at 5:30 p.m. Copies of the IAM Constitution are • Mar 19 & April 16 immediately available at union halls or visit iam751. following 10:30 a.m. meeting org/docs/2017Constitution.pdf. At the 2016 Convention, District Local 751 E 751 was a driving force in ensuring the • Mar 4 & April 1 immediately Membership Bill of Rights passed to put following 11 a.m. meeting more power and democracy back into the • Mar 4 & April 1 at 5 p.m. hands of each and every member. In May, members will vote at regular Local 751-F local lodge meetings on resolutions • Mar 11 & April 8 at 5:30 p.m. and constitutional changes brought • Mar 13 & April 10 immediately forth from each lodge’s Constitutional following 10:30 a.m. meeting Committee. Constitutional amendments and resolutions that are passed at the local elected in May) will work as a team lodge meetings will be presented at the to network and lobby delegates from Local F Constitutional Committee meeting in 2016 that helped formulate the Grand Lodge Convention in September. across the country for maximum effect Membership Bill of Rights. Members are invited to take part and help shape Our elected Grand Lodge delegates to support the positions, which have been amendments for this year’s convention at meetings before and after March and (who will be nominated in April and passed at each local lodge. April Lodge meetings.

751 Members stand in solidarity with Swedish nurses at the Westlake Rally on Jan. 29 during their 3-day strike. The 7,900 nurses have been in negotiations for 9 months and are pushing for safe staffing levels to provide quality patient care. Machinists’ Solidarity with Swedish Nurses When 7,900 nurses and caregivers at frontline workers have their benefits cut Swedish Medical Centers walked out for and cannot keep up with the rising cost a three-day strike at the end of January, of living. These workers report their they were not alone. Many of our 751 units are frequently understaffed, making members and other union members it difficult to provide the best care to throughout the region joined their picket patients. lines and rallies. 751 members were on After their successful strike, caregivers their line each day of the three-day strike returned to the bargaining table on Feb. Fred Harmon and Wes Heard, at various locations, with a larger 751 11 energized by the incredible support as well as several other 751 group attending the nurses march and they felt from the community. While members, walked the line with rally in Seattle on Jan. 29. union members are working to come to nurses at Everett Mill Creek and These dedicated health care workers agreement on a fair contract, Swedish- brought pizzas to picketers. have been bargaining with Swedish for Providence management has not moved over nine months – taking a stand for on its proposals and continues to be Above: Bruce safe patient care, better staffing levels unresponsive to caregivers’ proposals for Berg showing and job improvements which will recruit safe staffing. support on the and retain qualified staff – with little “If money was all we were fighting for, nurses picket progress. In recent years, they have seen that might be something we could have line. drastic changes at Swedish-Providence, settled for. But we need safer conditions Right: Kenny which prioritizes executive pay, profits for our patients and ourselves,” said Paine and Phil and expansion above safe, quality care Laura Wood, a social worker at Swedish. Voyk walking for their patients. Providence pays its Get latest info at: http:// the line with top 15 executives over $41 million with unitedforsafetyatswedish.com Swedish nurses. routine raises and generous benefits, yet 751 Solidarity with UFCW Sends Message to Macy’s Management When UFCW 21 leaders reached out to 751 employer portion of COBRA health insurance for support of their workers at the downtown for 3 months. Macy’s paid 100% of COBRA Macy’s store, 751 members stepped up to for 3 months for Northgate/Everett. help. Levi Wilson, Derek Gottschalk and Management listened intently and seemed Travis Kendrick agreed to talk with Macy’s to recognize the impact other union members management to impress the importance of can have on their revenue at remaining stores. providing an adequate safety net for workers Hopefully, it will get them to move on their getting laid-off as their downtown store closes. offer. Macy’s management is offering a much “It was truly inspiring to see a direct reduced severance package for workers at reaction from Macy’s management. It showed the downtown store as opposed to what was how powerful collective action is when you negotiated for workers at the Northgate and do a baseline solidarity activity,” said Travis. Everett store closures last year. “There was no commotion, just banding 751 Members Levi Wilson, Derek Gottschalk and Travis Kendrick • Macy’s is insisting downtown severance together, speaking our concerns to make a marched through the Macy’s Alderwood store with UFCW leaders and be capped at 26 weeks. Northgate/Everett difference. They were listening and concerned. met with store management to encourage Macy’s to treat workers at severance was capped at 52 weeks. It shows how much power we still have as their downtown store the same as other stores that closed in regard to • Macy’s is only willing to cover the union members and consumers.” fair severance and medical. Page 6 751 Aero Mechanic March 2020 2020 IAM-Boeing Apprenticeship Graduates now journeymen: Top row L to R: Jonathan Miller, Adam Janosik, Mark Madalina, Justin Yim, Michael Lake, David Gonzalez, Joey Hong Nguyen, Bobby Gustafson, Tal David Tremaine. Seated front L to R: Carlos Guzman- Romo, Bruce Bates, Corey Ackerman, Zachary Jovanovich, Sean Malaha, Tim Goulet.

Photo by Marian Lockhart Apprentice Graduates are Masters of Their Trade On Feb. 21st, 17 union members against hundreds of applicants to enter were honored for a commitment of more the prestigious program. than 8,000 hours of work to complete This year’s graduates represented the IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship seven different trades (see blue box Program. These members have earned below). the highest honor in our union, which The highlight of the evening was is to be called journeyman signifying the presentation of the Arnie Durall they are the best in their Achievement Award trade. It was fitting to to Justin Yim, who hold the apprenticeship graduated from graduation at the the Composite Museum of Flight Manufacturing — home to so much Technician program. aviation history. This award, named Most people are after an apprenticeship- unaware of the rigorous related instructor who schedule and standards taught for more than 40 these members endure. years, is presented to Photo by Marian Lockhart For four years, these the graduate receiving Apprenticeship Committee members Gary Lundquist (r) and Ray Miller (l) individuals rotated the highest marks in presented Justin Yim with the Arnie Durall Achievement Award for posting the plants, learned a new both shop work and Zachary Jovanovich spoke on highest marks in both shop and classroom work over the life of the program. machine every few classroom work over behalf of the graduates. months, and attended the life of the program. two months or however long training and thanked the instructors, previous class after work – while having their Class of 2019 representative Zachary in the particular area had to be. You’re graduates, apprenticeship committee and progress regularly reviewed by a group of Jovanovich spoke for the graduates to tasked with introducing yourself to the family members who provided help for people every step of the way. The mixture convey the incredible experience of locals and then trying to learn as much of the graduates every step of the way. of on-the-job training and classroom becoming a journeyman through this the decades of knowledge the instructors “This program sets the bar high and instruction covers courses such as shop program. He felt fortunate to be hired in that area have to offer,” said Zachary. pushes you to rise to the top. It is an theory, trigonometry, physics, metallurgy straight into the apprenticeship after “If you’re able to orchestrate the dance accomplishment just to be accepted into and machine programming. This is just a having worked at a Boeing supplier in correctly, you gain a wealth of knowledge the program, as you competed against small sample of what an apprentice goes Georgetown where he drove daily by and long-lasting friendships.” hundreds just to get in,” said Holden. through during the program. Boeing field and would admire the new Zachary thanked the many who “Because of your hard work, you control Just getting into the program is an airplanes. He continued this ritual while provided support along the way to ensure your destiny and the skills you learned in accomplishment, which requires meeting attending apprenticeship classes at South each is now a true this program are valued stringent criteria and demonstrating Seattle Community College. trade journeyman throughout the aerospace certain skills. Many take classes for “I equate this apprenticeship process and noted all those industry and around the years simply to qualify and compete to starting a new job every two weeks, folks helped make it world...The sense of feel like family and accomplishment you feel 2019 Apprenticeship Graduates provided a sense of today will stay with you community. the rest of your life.” Industrial Electronic Manufacturing Machinists Machine Tool Leaders from IAM Western Maintenance Technician Bobby Gustafson Maintenance Mechanic both the Union Territory Chief of Tim Goulet Zachary Jovanovich Corey Ackerman and Company Staff Bobby Martinez Carlos Guzman-Romo Michael Lake Adam Janosik congratulated the also congratulated the Joseph Tucker Sean Malaha Jonathan Miller Joey Hong Nguyen graduates and praised graduates and talked Model Maker Composite Manufacturing this significant about their impressive Tal David Tremaine NC Spar Mill Operator Technician accomplishment. accomplishment. Bruce Bates David Gonzalez District 751 District 751 President Jon Congratulations to all Blue Streak Mechanic Mark Madalina Justin Yim President Jon Holden Holden congratulated the the graduates for a job Brandon Loy addressed the crowd graduates. well done!

Working to Ensure Aerospace Industry Thrives in the Future

Continued from Page 2 the aerospace industry in the State of should drive the decision to reinstate tax increase family-wage jobs, by developing appreciates the Legislature’s swift Washington. When the time comes, the incentives after clear evaluation of the apprenticeship utilization standards response to a looming economic threat decision to reinstate these aerospace tax circumstances at the time. The Legislature and training opportunities, investing in to The Boeing Company, our members, incentives should be made then, by the has enacted changes to the aerospace tax infrastructure and allowing for continued other aerospace companies and industries Legislature, after evaluating the health of incentives many times since 2003 based aerospace and manufacturing innovation. across the state. the aerospace industry in our state. Factors on dynamics facing the industry and state We will continue to work on all of these However, we strongly oppose the to consider should include manufacturing at the time. They should have the same activities, as well as others with the goal proposal to automatically reinstate the tax rates, the siting of potential new airplane informed discretion in deciding how the of ensuring a vibrant, healthy aerospace incentives simply because a settlement is programs, and other economic factors we tax incentives should be reinstated, if and industry in our state for years to come so reached between the U.S. and E.U. on have no way of projecting today. when a settlement is reached at the WTO. the next generation of our members will this matter. District 751 believes that if a In the meantime, as a state, we should have the same opportunities to obtain IAM 751 strongly supports the use settlement is reached, the Legislature collectively focus on supporting the good, middle-class jobs covered by a of tax incentives to maintain and grow – not the Department of Revenue – aerospace industry via strategies that Union contract. March 2020 751 Aero Mechanic Page 7 2020 IAM-Boeing Apprenticeship Graduates

Zachary Jovanovich

Justin Yim Joseph Tucker

Bruce Bates Bobby Gustafson Tal David Tremaine

Brandon Loy Timothy Goulet Carlos Guzman-Romo

Sean Malaha Jonathan Miller

Emblem courtesy of Apprentice Susanna Mark Madalina Thomas

Adam Janosik Joey Hong Nguyen

Michael Lake Corey Ackerman David Gonzalez Page 8 751 Aero Mechanic March 2020

Service to the Community 751 Helps Students See Careers Through Apprenticeship Through a unique and powerful collaborative school juniors and seniors this coming school year, project spanning business, industry, education, and EvCC students in its second year). community, and government, the Marysville On January 30th, the RAP hosted a “Girls Build” Pilchuck High School campus is home to the new for 32 high school girls in the Marysville School Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Center. District, who learned about careers in different IAM District 751 is one of several union partners trades and the opportunities through registered supporting the RAP Center, which is the first of its apprenticeship. kind in North Snohomish County. Shana Peschek, Executive Director of our The Center aims to improve access for students Aerospace Machinists Institute, and Luizane to learn trade skills necessary to be job ready on Chiv, IAM 751 Apprentice Organizer, spoke about day one while increasing economic mobility and opportunities in Aerospace and Manufacturing. closing the construction skills gap. This vision will Shana and Luizane also helped students with the be accomplished through a clear apprenticeship hands-on projects making toolboxes out of both pipeline that can lead to a career in the trades and wood and metal working with different tools and the ability to earn dual college credit and high methods. school credit equivalencies leading to graduation. It was a fun opportunity to expose students to Through a collaborative workgroup with the fantastic career paths in the trades and clearly Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring, made an impact. At the beginning of the day only stakeholders, and legislative funding; the Center 5 students were interested in enrolling in RAP, but 751 Apprentice Organizer Luizane Chiv helps female students at has now become a reality. The Center will be open after learning about career opportunities available the Marysville School District Girls Build event at their Regional to all North Snohomish County schools (high that number increased to 20 by end of the program. Apprenticeship Pathways Center. The event was designed to expose students to career paths in the trades and aerospace. Machinists Volunteers Help Residents Across the Region 751 volunteers continued to help others in the community throughout our region. In February, volunteers continued to prepare and serve meals at the Tacoma Mission on multiple weekends. In addition, 751 volunteers jumped into action to help a resident in Edmonds. Her daughter was badly injured in a car wreck that killed her boyfriend who was driving. The daughter is now in a wheelchair. Nearly a dozen Machinists stepped forward to help build the ramp in less than 4 hours on Saturday, Feb. 15. In March, volunteers will again collect diapers and wipes, as well as peanut butter for other community service projects, see stories below. Items can be dropped at area union halls or at any union meeting. For a list of upcoming projects, visit www.iam751.org and click on the calendar. Rob Curran (l) and Gary Perry recently serving meals at the Rescue Mission in Tacoma.

Machinists Volunteer Program Awards Banquet Saturday, April 4 5 to 7 p.m. Seattle Union Hall, 9135 15th Pl. S. Join us to honor 751’s volunteers. Above: Volunteers constructing Members and their families the ramp in Edmonds. Left: Volunteers pose on the welcome. Bring a side dish or finished ramp with the resident. dessert to share. Casual dress.

Spread the Love: Peanut Butter Diaper Drive Through March 31 District 751’s MVP Committee and best they can. Drive to Aid for Food Banks Women’s Committee are partnering Your donations of disposable Help spread the Union Hall will with the non-profit group Do The Right diapers and wipes can make a huge love by taking part in be contributed Thing to collect diapers and baby wipes difference in the lives of some of our our Union’s annual to Volunteers of for families in crisis from around Puget littlest neighbors in need. peanut butter drive, America. Sound. Through March 31, diapers Donations will benefit the following which runs through This is your and wipes can be brought to any IAM organizations: Mary’s Place (multiple April. Donations can chance to help fight 751 union hall or to your local lodge locations); CareNet Pregnancy Centers be brought to any childhood hunger! meetings. of Puget Sound (multiple locations), IAM 751 union hall Thousands of local Last year just over 154,000 diapers DAWN Domestic Violence Shelter in Puget Sound, or children rely on free and a little over 73,000 wipes were (Kent), Communities in Schools, Parent to monthly local lodge meetings at the school lunches. For some, it’s their only collected. This year’s goal is 200,000 Child Assistance Program Tacoma, Seattle Union Hall. real meal of the day. But when summer diapers and 100,000 wipes! Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid Snohomish Peanut butter collected at the Auburn, comes, that meal goes away. Help spread If you would like to make a monetary County, South King County Food Bank Renton and Seattle union halls will go to the love and aid area food banks through donation, click on ‘donate now’ at at the FW Senior Center in Auburn, the Pierce County Central Labor Council, the peanut butter drive. https://www.dotherightthingnonprofit. Fusion Transition Housing for Families which will pool all the peanut butter Organizers encourage union members org. Federal Way, Children’s Home Society collected by unions in Pierce County and to buy union-made peanut butter brands All of us who are parents know that Kent, Multi-Service Center Federal give it to the Emergency Food Network, like Jif or Adams, and to buy it whenever diapers are essential. But diapers aren’t Way, Nourish Food Bank Edgewood, which supplies 60 food banks in the possible from unionized grocery stores. paid for by any of our social safety net Step by Step Puyallup, and Foster greater Tacoma area. However, all donations will be accepted. programs. That means families who are Champs of Maple Valley. Peanut butter collected at the Everett living in domestic violence shelters, or Help us as we make a difference, in extreme poverty, have to make do as one little tushy at a time! March 2020 751 Aero Mechanic Page 9

Retirement News Retirement Club February Business Meeting Minutes The meeting was called helped deny workers opportunity to vote to order on February 10, their right to join. This is for the union’s 2020 2020 by Vice President an ominous sign indeed U.S. presidential Helen Lowe. She led the for active workers and endorsement through club in the flag salute and for retirees. an independent online T.J. Seibert led the prayer. Our state legislature ballot. Details for the Roll Call: President is now in session. Senior process to participate Jackie Boschok was Lobby Day is February were provided. The excused. All other officers 20. Carl read a motion deadline to register were present. to send 10 delegates at to participate in the Minutes:The November the cost of $20 each for a process was February L to R: Helen Lowe, Nancy Holland-Young and Mike 2019 and January 2020 total of $200 M/S/P. 26. Keller were retirees who celebrated birthdays at the end minutes were M/S/P. On May 27 the The Alliance for of last year but the photo wasn’t published at the time. Executive Board Washington State Retired Americans will encountered after opening an email that Report: None. Alliance for Retired hold a Western Regional Conference on supposedly came from Amazon. The Financial Report: Americans will hold May 12-13 in Las Vegas to prepare for the email directed her to call a phone number Treasurer Tom Lux gave its state convention, 2020 elections. President Boschok will be regarding a delivery. She called the the report. M/S/P. Betty Hutchins celebrated probably in Federal talking to the Executive Board and Sec- number and realized it was a scam and Legislative Report: a birthday in February. Way. We will decide Treasurer Susan Palmer to decide how hung up. Afterwards she received another Carl Schwartz gave the next month how many many delegates our Club will send. That email alerting her to not open an email report. delegates to send. motion will be made at the March meeting. from Amazon because it was a scam. She The U.S. House of Representatives Our state’s presidential primary will Good & Welfare: Helen Lowe said we need to really be careful when passed the PRO Labor Act and sent it to the be on March 10. We encourage everyone spoke about a free ride program called deciding which emails to open or delete. Senate for concurrence. This Act will make to vote and to support those candidates Sound Generations that provides rides Tom Lux said that he went to it easier (actually possible), for working who recognize and support working to medical or dental appointments. Olympia, February 7 along with Vennie people to join together in unions throughout people and their right to form and join She brought brochures with additional Murphy and Jim Hutchins. They met America. This Act will eliminate the “free unions. information. The program is available to with legislators while bills were still rider” provision presently permitted. There It is income tax time. Don’t forget King County residents aged 60 and older. in committee and their opinions might have been efforts since 1970 to eliminate there is help available at libraries and Their number is 206-448-5740. make a difference. Tom also announced the “free rider” provision. This act will also senior centers. Mike Keller spoke about an incident that the Puget Sound Advocates for put teeth in penalties for violations of labor Health and Benefits: Vice President that occurred at a local grocery store Retirement Action (PSARA) is holding a law. Helen Lowe read the deceased list: parking lot. A female shopper put her forum called The Black Panther Party in It is discouraging to see Boeing’s Local A: Rene Ghislandi, Bruce Ojala, groceries in her car and then got in the Seattle on Saturday, February 22. All are Board of Directors includes Nikki Haley. Lance Schmucker, Orville Stange, Jr. car. A man in a vehicle parked next to her welcome to attend this free event. Tom Aside from the fact that she has no Harry Wagar. Local C: Robin Baird, motioned for her to get out of her car to has additional info about the event. experience in manufacturing, let alone Teddy Baker, Jeff Basher, Delbert Ferro, check the front of her car, insinuating that Mike Keller announced that there is a of aircraft, it is also bad that as governor Kenneth Jaeger, Frank Zubal. Local F: her car was damaged. She did not get out change in the age from 70 ½ to 72 for she attacked our Machinists union and David Haskell, David Sandago, Reinhard of her car sensing the man might be trying the requirement to withdraw a minimum Schuster, Marion Stephens. to get her out of her car to do her harm. amount each year from certain IRA RETIRED CLUB OFFICERS Sympathy cards were sent to Mike said it is important to keep watch for accounts. 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Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300 IAM members and retirees in BECU to straighten things out. Meeting adjourned at 11:42 a.m. good standing will have the Helen Lowe spoke about a scam she RETIREES – WELCOME. We meet every Monday (except holidays) at Retirees 11 a.m. in the Steward’s Hall, Seattle Union Hall (9135 15th Pl. S). Bingo, Congratulations to the following who retired from our Union: get-together, light lunch. Business meeting 2nd Monday of the month. Kevin Allen Dwight Faulkner Darlene Ludington Christopher Anderson Tyree Feltzs Neal Lutz Checkie Appellof Jennifer Fleming Bruce Marcoe Anthony Armenta Michael Fletcher Michael McCormick Scrap the Cap Would Ensure Social Irving Behar Todd Fox Timothy Menig Brian Bilger Thomas Frazier Pamela Mennega Security is Solvent for Years to Come Debbie Bjorkman Kevin Fulmer Leonard Mohr Dennis Boykin Robert Gano Laura Moore Diaper Drive Through March 31 Most American workers contribute John Brodel Albert Gordon Jr Ronald Olson to Social Security all year long. But Dwayne Brooks Spencer Graham Michelle Pasquan millionaires stop contributing to Social Keith Brooks Stephen Hamilton Howard Payne Security in January or February each year. Steven Brown William Hayek Ernest Peters Jr Make the wealthy pay their fair share and Scott Buchner Kevin Heaney David Peterson #ExpandSocialSecurity! Rhoda Burton Mark Henderson Juliette Pugh And if you haven’t seen the ‘Just Jon Butterfield David Herrick James Rice Jr Scrap the Cap’ video featuring our own Jamie Byington Pascal Hite Juli Ring Ron McGaha, you should watch it now Donald Carlson Jr David Hopkins Charlotte Robinson at youtube.com and type in Just Scrap the Gary Cawthon Sandra Howard Glenn Robinson Cap. Joseph Charvat Dennis Howell Eric Schwandt With every paycheck, we contribute to Jon Clayton Tamara Hughes David Short Social Security. So do our employers. That’s Thomas Colberg Jack Hutchins Jr Michael Sivich how the program is funded. Then when we Daniel Crossman Edward Kauzlarich Stanley Skomski reach retirement age, incur a disability, or Street executives – pay a lower tax rate than Mustapha Dabbagh Chong Kim Daniel Stanfield if a breadwinner dies, we are protected by Joe or Jane Worker. David Dehart Young Kim Donald Sweeney modest but dependable monthly benefits. That $137,700 ceiling known as the Rodney Deniston Paul King Daniel Tandecki Carpenters, mechanics and millionaires – “cap” is arbitrary and unfair. If we simply Debra Donnell Ellery Lacambra Lawrence Tighe nearly all of us are covered because nearly “Scrap the Cap,” requiring Social Security William Dunlap Roderick Lammers Khanh Trinh all of us contribute. taxes on all earnings, high earners would Steven Durgan Debra Lane Michael Wade But we don’t all contribute equally. pay their fair share. That would enable us David Earle Debbie Lavadia Gregory White Social Security taxes are collected only on to strengthen Social Security benefits for Gary Eisenman Kathleen Leikam Terry Wilcox the first $137,700 of earnings in 2020. That future generations. 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John Lopez, District 751 President Jon Holden, Pat Augustin, and District 751 Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer.

Fun to Spare at Bowling Tourney District Vice President Paul Schubert (l) administers the oath of office to Local E District Council Alternate for MNPL on March 22, 2020 Brendan Simpson. Strike up a good time with food, fun, friends and prizes while Join Us for a raising money for the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) at Local F’s annual Unity Bowl fundraiser at two locations, Day of Fun in Everett and Federal Way, on Sunday, March 22. Sunday, March 22 – Five-person teams will bowl from 1 to 4 p.m. at Secoma Lanes, 34500 Pacific Highway S., in Federal Way, and Glacier Registration at Noon Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way in Everett. Registration at noon. Tourney 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Two locations allow more people to participate closer to home. Registration is $50 per person, which includes shoes, lunch and Two Locations: bowling fees, plus a chance at door prizes. Lane sponsorships are Secoma Lanes, Federal available for $100. All proceeds go to MNPL, which is the political Way action arm of our Union. For details on the Everett tournament OR Glacier Lanes, Everett at Glacier Lanes, call Mitchell Christian (425) 308-6895 or Travis Kendrick (206-755-3789). For details on the Federal Way Choose your location Local C President Jim McKenzie (l) administers the oath of tournament at Secoma Lanes, call Dorothy Lambert (253-973- and strike up a good time office to Local C Secretary-Treasurer Ken Ogren. 9585) or Christine Fullerton (253-709-5786). There will be fun to spare...so sign up today! for a worthy cause! Beckendorf Scholarship Accepting Applications The Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for 2020. The applicant must be a high school student in Pierce County, Washington. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must be a member of a labor union. The student must plan to attend college or university, community college or junior college, trade or technical school in the fall of 2020. Applications are available at www. Applications available at iam751.org/docs/Beckendorf-2020.pdf and must be www.iam751.org/docs/Beckendorf-2020.pdf submitted by March 13. Due by This scholarship is to reward graduating seniors who are dedicated to giving back to their community March 13 Local A Communicator Michael Mack (l) repeats the oath of office to Local A President Paul Schubert. through community service. 2020 Page 12 751 Aero Mechanic March 2020

Eastern Washington Poker Tournament Deals a Good Time for All Eastern Washington locals doubled Thanks to the down on the fun at their poker tournament following sponsors: held at Northern Quest Casino on Feb. 1 Scott Wealth Mgmt with all proceeds going to the 2020 IAM Jon Holden Grand Lodge Convention. Susan Palmer The event raised more than $4,441 Les Mullen through sponsorships, raffles and players, Mark Shear which will help offset the Western Connie Kelliher Territory costs as the host Territory for the Joylyn Meyer 2020 IAM Grand Lodge Convention this Allen Eveland September. Tony Wade Members from all three Eastern Steve Fiske Washington Locals 86, 1951 and 1123 worked together to ensure it was a success. The top 10 poker players shared in the winning (see box below). Thanks to all who helped Top five tournament winners 1st to 5th place L to R: David Henle, Mark Shear, Travis Thorpe, to ensure the event was a success by participating, sponsoring and Steve Fiske, Jodall Kimbrell. recruiting others.

Right and below: Players concentrate in the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament that raised more than $4,441 for the 2020 IAM Grand Lodge Convention.

39 players took part in this year’s poker tournament.

Top 10 Final Table Players Members 1) David Henle 6) Kevin Alley registering for 2) Mark Shear 7) Casey Sdao the tournament 3) Travis Thorpe 8) Alan Adams each received 4) Steve Fiske 9) Jon Holden Mark Shear a commemor- definitely felt ative coin and 5) Jodall Kimbrell 10) Kyle Staley lucky as he won other union Winning Hands High Hand and goodies. High Hand: Jim Henle (4 of a Kind) 4 of a Kind, as Full House: Allen Eveland well as coming Flush: Jon Holden in second Straight: Les Mullen & Kevin Alley in the poker tournament. Machinists at Durham School Services Gear Up for Negotiations Machinists Union members, who would like to have addressed and ask maintain Spokane School District buses questions about the negotiation process. at Durham School Services, are preparing The group began bargaining in late for their next contract. February after members identified and Recently, members filled out surveys prioritized their issues. These six talented and discussed potential contract proposals mechanics are charged with ensuring with Business Rep Steve Warren and the entire fleet of buses for the Spokane Union Steward Joe Marek, who will also School District are in excellent working At a lunch time meeting in February, second shift Steward Jerry Purser who serve on the negotiation committee. The condition so area kids are transported also serves on the inplant committee, passes out contract t-shirt order forms lunchtime meeting gave opportunity for safely to and from school each day. and discusses the initial survey. all members to voice what issues they Triumph Lunch Meetings Promote Member Input In February, second shift members Discussion working at Triumph Composites held focused on a lunchtime meeting to talk about the timeline of upcoming negotiations. upcoming negotiations, recent layoffs, “Recognizing that second shift often and other issues of importance. feels left out, we did the initial lunch time General membership meetings will be meeting on their shift. It is important held in March for both shifts on March to have all members engaged and 12 at the Spokane Union Hall, 4226 E. participating,” said Business Rep Steve Mission Ave at both 12:30 p.m. and 3 Warren. p.m. All members are encouraged to Initial surveys were distributed attend. Business Rep Steve Warren (r) held a lunchtime meeting with Machinists along with contract t-shirt order forms. members working at Durham School Services.