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VOL. 65 NO. 7 AUGUST 2010 Presidential Honors for 751’s Outstanding Community Service The Machinists Union District 751 has been building a better community for over 75 years, but recently some other top officials took notice of our efforts. The Ma- L to R: Steward Joel Hetland, member Pam Oakes chinists of District 751 have been honored and Business Rep Brett Coty discuss the important by the White House for our community role our members are playing on the 787. service efforts. The District was recently presented with a gold-level Presidential Service Award Extra Effort on 787 for volunteer work it sponsored in 2009. Our members are continually going above and be- The award is given by the President’s yond their assigned duties by giving 110 percent to Council on Service and Civic Participation to ensure the success of the 787, to get the plane closer to L to R: District President Tom Wroblewski presented groups that can certify that their members did customer delivery and build in quality because they care Presidential Service Awards to Rob Curran, Chris Louie, more than 1,000 hours of volunteer commu- about the future of Boeing. Skills, quality and expertise Vennie Murphy and George Braun. The Union also earned a are what have made Boeing a leader in the aerospace nity service in a year. It is the White House’s gold-level presidential award at the organizational level. top award for civic service. industry and much of that credit goes to our members. In addition, three active members and a District 751 In a letter, President Obama thanked the Seattle- While some management on the 787 program recog- retiree received individual bronze-level Presidential based Machinists, saying “your volunteer service dem- nize the value our members bring, Boeing CEO McNerney Service Awards, honoring the more than 100 hours of onstrates the kind of commitment to your community told the media at the Farnborough Air Show we need to community service each one gave in 2009. The indi- that moves America a step closer to its great promise.” earn the right to build new airplanes in the future. That is vidual awards went to Local 751-C members Rob The awards were primarily the result of work District something we do every day here in Puget Sound. Curran, Chris Louie and Vennie Murphy, and to George 751 members do through our Machinists Volunteer It is well-known Boeing originally intended to limit Braun, a retired member of Local 751-F. Program. In 2009, 464 union volunteers took part in 103 the amount of inspections performed on subassemblies Curran, Louie and Murphy all work for Boeing in different community service projects, giving a total of received by suppliers. Recently our members discov- Puget Sound. Braun retired from Boeing after a 37-year 3,721 volunteer hours Ð easily surpassing the standard ered an issue with the 787 horizontal stabilizer, which career. set by the President’s Commission for a gold-level was created by a partner/supplier. It was our members Continued on page 7 Continued on page 11 Boeing Says Machinists’ Skills Key to Tanker Win Most of Washington’s Congressional delegation rallied alongside Machinists on July 9 in support of Boeing’s bid to build the next aerial refueling tanker for A solidarity barbecue united members the U.S. Air Force. at Pexco for upcoming negotiations. The rally at the Machinists Union Hall in Everett attracted nearly 250 Boeing employees, elected officials and Preparing for other supporters, and came just a few hours after Boeing formally submitted Contract at Pexco its bid to build 179 KC-X tankers, based Members at Pexco (formerly Filtrona on the 767 cargo jet. Senator Patty Murray and much of the Washington Congressional delegation Extrusions) in Yakima are gearing up for “Today is the day we’ve been waiting addressed the crowd at 751’s Everett Hall as the new tanker bid was submitted. their second IAM union contract. Formal for,” said U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. “To- negotiations begin this fall, with the cur- day is the day that the world’s best aero- the best.” liver the Air Force a tanker that carries “a rent contract expiring on November 30. space workers get to prove that you are Murray and other elected officials real American flag that isn’t just a decal The 110 members at the plant produce attacked the illegal subsidies Airbus has slapped on in Alabama.” plastic extrusion components for windows, used to develop the A330 jet that is the District 751 President Tom automobiles and various other industries, basis for its competing tanker bid, and Wroblewski kicked off the rally, saying as well as manufacturing aircraft parts for vowed that they would not allow Airbus that the skill and experience of Boeing’s Boeing and Airbus planes. to use those subsidies to undercut Boeing. workforce made the company’s bid the To get members engaged in the nego- “On a level playing field, no one – and only one that makes sense. tiation process, Business Rep Steve War- I mean no one Ð is going to beat you out “Not even the folks in Toulouse can ren and Staff Assistant Ken Howard held for this contract,” deny, every single one of our Machinists a solidarity barbecue across the street Murray said. working on the 767 line has more expe- from the plant on July 20. Throughout “We’re going to rience than the entire EADS tanker team the day, members stopped by for lunch, give Europe a red combined,” he said. “That’s because asked questions and discussed issues. card,” added Con- EADS doesn’t have an American tanker The event also provided an opportunity gressman Jay Inslee. team.” to nominate members for their in-plant “We’re not going to The Boeing vice president in charge Above: 767 Stewards Dennis and negotiation subcommittee. For those who Penny Mahmood spoke on behalf allow cheating in Eu- of tanker development, Jean Chamber- couldn’t attend the barbecue, they had an of 751 members. Many members rope to take away lain, agreed, saying the strength of the opportunity to nominate for the in-plant turned out to again show support jobs in America.” Boeing bid lays in “our great Machinists Continued on page 12 for a Boeing tanker. 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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Chicago Needs to Earn Future Work, Not Puget Sound by Tom Wroblewski, Jim McNerney and his Chicago the supplier itself Ð how to do it right. level Presidential Service Award from the White House, honoring District 751 District President cronies dreamed up has cost Boeing That’s right, it was Machinists who billions of dollars and destroyed did that, by themselves, doing some- for its volunteer efforts in 2009. In a Things are picking up the credibility of what was once an thing that goes a long way to ensure the letter, President Obama told us that our in the aerospace industry American manufacturing icon. long-term success of the 787 program Ð volunteer service “demonstrates the kind right now. At last month’s That plane is now almost three and thus, the Boeing Co. itself. So the of commitment to your community that Farnborough air show, years late. question for Mr. McNerney is this: How moves America a step closer to its great Boeing announced deals Instead of focusing on solving do these kinds of dramatic successes not promise.” involving nearly $25.5 those problems, the Chicago gang prove the value of the Puget Sound The White House also presented billion worth of aircraft Ð has gone off on a tangent, building workforce to you and your Chicago crew? bronze-level individual awards to four twenty-five point five billion dollars. duplicate factories and supply chains on Not all Boeing managers are to blame of our members. That list Ð which in typical air show- opposite coasts. The decision to pour for the company’s problems. We all know This national recognition comes just fashion included some previous deals billions of shareholder dollars into this of individual leaders who get it right, a few months after the Salvation Army that hadn’t been publicly announced and Charleston adventure has hurt the Com- who understand that there’s more to the presented us with its top honor for com- some options for future buys that haven’t pany, and will continue to do so for as company’s long-term success than munity service, its prestigious “Others” been finalized Ð included 215 737s and long as it takes the workers in South squeezing tax dollars out of state and Award. The combination of these hon- 34 777s. Carolina to get up to the standard that our local governments and building a fancy ors recognizes the truth about Machin- Those are hugely impressive num- Puget Sound workforce has achieved corporate balance sheet. They know that ists, that far from being greedy, we are bers, but you know what’s even more over the past 75 years. true leaders inspire their teams to achieve generous with our time and our dollars, impressive? The fact that Ð given current In the meantime, here in Puget Sound, greatness Ð and not by threatening their Continued on page 5 production rates Ð our skilled and expe- Machinists Union members and our most-valuable performers at every op- rienced Machinists union members here proud Boeing co-workers are proving portunity. in Puget Sound will be able to knock out our worth every day as we roll another These are the kinds of leaders we find District Lodge 751, all those 737s and 777s in about seven $60 million airplane out the Renton fac- at most of the 41 other companies where International Assn. of months. Seven months. tory door. our members work, and together we are Machinists and So you’d think that Boeing managers That’s particularly true of the 787 building with them a prosperous and Aerospace Workers in Chicago would be pretty pleased right team in Everett. secure future for all. Boeing’s welcome now, wouldn’t you? Of course not. As you’ll read elsewhere in this to join us in this quest, but so far, Chi- Tom Wroblewski In true Chicago style, CEO Jim month’s AeroMechanic, it was a District cago seems more interested in attacking President, Directing McNerney spent a lot of time at 751 Machinist who figured out that there us than working with us. Business Representative Farnborough threatening his Puget Sound was a problem with the horizontal stabi- One more thing Chicago gets wrong workforce, saying that we have to prove lizer on the 787s Ð problems created by is the gang’s insistence in painting us as Jason Redrup our value and compete for future work. one of the partners the Chicago gang the “greedy” Machinists – this even Vice President To that I’ve got one thing to say: It’s picked. Our union brother and his team- though our wages and benefits make up time for Boeing management in Chicago mates figured out how to fix the prob- only about 5 percent of each airplane’s Susan Palmer to start pulling its weight, and proving lem, and those union brothers and sisters cost. Secretary-Treasurer that it adds value to our enterprise. are the ones Boeing management called Last month, I was proud and very The outsourcing plan for the 787 that on to teach the rest of the company Ð and pleased to accept on your behalf a gold- Clark Fromong Sergeant-at-Arms Tommy Wilson Heather Barstow Helpful Advice from Health & Benefits Don Morris Health and Benefits Rep Garth Luark ¥ November - Your Lump Sum bonus Ray Baumgardner has helpful advice to members working is deposited into your VIP account at Boeing to ensure: Richard Jackson State Law Could Affect Custom Mark B. Johnson ¥ They have designated a pension Choices Benefits beneficiary, Jon Holden A change in Washington state law ¥ They have the option of diverting could affect the benefits received by Brett Coty their lump sum to VIP, and some District 751 members who have ¥ They are aware of state law changes D. Joe Crockett retired from Boeing on a disability. that could impact their Custom Choices Ron Bradley As of July 1, the new state rules have Insurance. Below is a brief summary of Emerson Hamilton changed the total amount anyone can each item. receive as a disability benefit. With the Charles G. Craft Designate Your Pension Beneficiary change, the total amount that anyone can Steve Warren (Eastern WA) It is important that members keep receive from disability insurance ben- their contact information up to date, as Stan Johnson efits and all other sources of income Union Business Representatives well as their beneficiaries. Many mem- Health and Benefits Rep Garth Luark cannot exceed 80 percent of what they bers may not realize there is a separate helps members with issues on their earned before they became disabled. Union Offices: • 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle; 206-763-1300 web page for pension beneficiaries. Our health care, pension and insurance. This will affect people who receive health and benefits office discovered that • 201 A St. SW, Auburn; 253-833-5590 benefits through Machinists Custom • 233 Burnett N., Renton; 425-235-3777 many members have NO pension ben- tire bonus (diverting part of the bonus to Choices in particular. • 8729 Airport Rd, Everett; eficiaries. This is not to be confused with the VIP is not allowed) to their VIP Machinists Custom Choices offers 425-355-8821 company beneficiaries (for life insur- account instead of receiving it in cash. three types of supplemental insurance • 4226 E. Mission, Spokane (509) 534-9690 or 1-800-763-1305 ance) or VIP beneficiaries. To qualify for the bonus and opportu- policies to union members at Boeing: It is worth the five minutes it takes to Toll-free to Seattle from: nity to divert it to their VIP account, life insurance, a critical illness policy Nationwide 1-800-763-1301 update or designate a beneficiary. You can members must be actively employed, on and long-term disability insurance. The Tacoma 253-627-0822 do this through TotalAccess. To view the a leave of absence of 90 days or less or on long-term disability policies are under- Hotline: 1-800-763-1310 page, go to Total Access + My Savings & approved military leave of absence and written by Boston Mutual. Web site: www.iam751.org Pension + Accrued Pension Benefits + be covered by the agreement as of Sep- “If a disabled employee is receiving Boeing Pension Plans Online. A new tember 3, 2010. income from other sources, and that com- window will open, and on the right click on The process for diverting the bonus bined income exceeds the limit, then View/Update Beneficiaries. No beneficiary will be the same as it was in 2009. Please Machinists Custom Choices may have to 751 AERO MECHANIC Social Security number is needed. keep in mind that even if you elected to reduce their benefits,” Luark warned. Connie Kelliher, Editor While you’re at it, check your VIP divert your bonus last year you will have “This is a state of Washington require- Bryan Corliss, Editor beneficiaries and your personal will. to make a separate election to divert this ment and neither Machinists Custom Member of The Newspaper Guild, Machinists can divert 2010 Lump year’s bonus. And if you were not one of CWA #37082 Choices nor Boston Mutual can do any- District 751 AERO MECHANIC ( ISSN 0894-7864, Sum bonus to VIP Savings the 1700 participants who took advan- thing but comply.” USPS 008-660) is published Monthly except Bi- IAM 751 members will have the op- tage of this opportunity in 2009, please All policy holders in Washington are monthly in December/January by Aerospace In- dustrial District Lodge 751, 9125 15th Pl. S., tion to divert their 2010 lump sum bonus consider doing so in 2010. scheduled to get letters alerting them to SeattleWA 98108. $3.50 of the annual dues goes to their Voluntary Investment Plan (VIP) Here is the upcoming schedule: the change, and Boston Mutual is in the toward a one-year subscription to the Aero Me- account later this year. The lump sum chanic. $4 per year for non-members by District ¥ September - Plan details and in- process of printing new materials to ex- Lodge 751, International Association of Machin- bonus of $1,500 is part of the current structions published in Aero Mechanic plain the changed benefits for any Wash- ists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, 9125 15th collective bargaining agreement. It will and sent to your home ington residents who enroll in the future, Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA. POSTMASTER: Send ad- be paid in November and members will ¥ October - Decision to divert Lump he said. dress changes to District 751 Aero Mechanic, have the opportunity to divert their en- Sum to VIP is due 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108 August 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 3

POLITICAL ACTION Machinists’ Skills Key to Tanker Win, Boeing Says

Continued from page 1 legacy, Mahmood said. here in Everett, our great Machinists in “We have a new generation of senior Kansas and all our engineering special- Machinists,” he said. “Nobody needs to ists throughout the company.” teach you guys – you know what to do.” Because of their skills, Boeing has “the It’s time to quit talking about tankers only team that has invented, developed and to start building them, said Con- and delivered combat-ready (refueling) gressman Jim McDermott. booms,” she said. The Boeing tanker is Congressman Norm Dicks agreed. “capable, survivable, combat-ready on Day “We are going to win this fight,” he One for our U.S. warfighter and our allies.” vowed. “We won it the first time. The In contrast, “what does the other team second time we had the lowest bid. I’m have?” asked Congressman Rick Larsen. still waiting for the Defense Department Members remain enthusiastic and optimistic that they will be selected to build the Air Force Refueling Tankers. “They’ve got an empty field in Alabama. to get this right.” An airframe developed and paid for with Machinists have been hosting Boeing “The next rally we have here,” he illegal subsidies. An untested airframe tanker rallies for most of the decade, predicted, “will be a victory rally for the that’s going to be built in France.” Wroblewsi said, but “I’ll do as many American worker.” Airbus also has a lumbering, over- rallies as we need to land this tanker. sized airframe that will cost the Air Force billions more to buy and to fly, said Con- gressman Norm Dicks. Dennis Mahmood, a Dis- trict 751 Steward who has spent his career working on 767s, described how he’d been taught how to build air- Above: Congressman Jay planes by some of the legend- Inslee declared, “We’re going ary “Incredibles” who’d come to give Europe a red card and over after launching the 747 District 751 President Tom Wroblewski noted, are not going to allow program. He and other older “Every single one of our Machinists working on the cheating in Europe to take Boeing workers have passed 767 line has more experience than the entire EADS away jobs in America.” on those lessons and their tanker team combined.” Also on stage Sec-Treasurer Left: Stewards, SPEEA members Susan Palmer and Congressman Rick Larsen. and concerned citizens turned out for the July 9 rally. Remember to Vote in

the Primary Election Photo right: Congressman Norm Dicks answers questions on the tanker deal. He has been a on August 17! continuous champion – pushing for a Boeing Air Force Refueling tanker.

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IAM-BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS August Safety Corner: Always Use the E.R.T. Self-Paced and Right Personal Protective Equipment Instructor Led Labs and Courses Recent accidents in Boeing factories around Puget vibration-dampening gloves. Sound should point out the importance of wearing per- ¥ Rolling Heavy Equipment Ð Safety shoes are a must. Learning, Training and Development have sonal protective equipment to District 751 employees ¥ Fall Hazard Areas Ð Full body safety harnesses and scheduled labs and courses to help members everywhere. lanyards are essential to protect from falls. get through the Employee Requested Transfer Here’s a list of some of the most-common pieces of ¥ Compressed Air Use Ð Use goggles to protect from (ERT) system. safety equipment and the work areas where they should be flying chips and dust. Instructor led courses are shown in My used. (Machinists who work ¥ Overhead Material Handling Ð Learning for Renton, South Park and Everett. at Boeing should remember To protect from falling objects, wear These courses include: that the company can require an American National Standards In- ¥ Trim & Sand Basic - Aug. 7, Renton you to wear things like safety stitute-approved hardhat; safety ¥ Composite Hand Lay-up, Aug. 7, Renton glasses and safety shoes in- glasses and safety shoes also are es- ¥ Drilling for Quality Basic - Aug. 7, Everett side many areas of the facto- sential; and cut-resistant gloves are ¥ Using Digital Multimeters - Aug. 14, ries): important if you’re handling sharp Everett ¥ Factory Environments Ð edges. ¥ Introduction to Airplane Plumbing - Safety glasses are essential ¥ Welding Ð Welders must use a Aug. 28, Everett in places with flying chips welding helmet with tinted lens and ¥ Wire Bundle Basics - Aug. 21, Renton and dust; safety shoes are rec- safety glasses and leather clothing to To request learning for classes go to your ommended for areas with protect against hot sparks or welding My Learning page in TotalAccess and use this sharp objects and the poten- flash; welders helpers should at least tip sheet: http://insideltd.web.boeing.com/ tial for chemical spills. wear safety glasses with tinted lenses; leadpublish/mylrng/learner/lrnr_tipshts/ ¥ Machining Operations Ð both should wear safety shoes. lrnr_ilp_rqst_new_lrng_tipsht.pdf. Use safety glasses for pro- ¥ Extremely Cold Materials Han- tection from chips, dust and dling Ð Use safety glasses and a face Lab locations, days and hours are: flying fragments; use goggles Always be aware of the proper personal shield, plus loose-fitting leather or Auburn: and a cap when doing over- protective equipment needed to perform your cryogenic gloves; if there’s a chance 17-07 Bldg, Column J7 head work; use safety glasses job. of spills, wear an apron. Monday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a face shield when grind- ¥ Testing and Troubleshooting Everett: ing. Safety shoes are a must, Live Electronics Ð Wear safety 40-31.3 Bldg., 3rd Floor Col. B13 Rm J to protect your feet from the risk of dropped heavy objects. glasses, protective gloves and long-sleeve natural fabric Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Caps are important for keeping your hair from catching on shirts (like cotton or wool) to protect from shock or flash Every other Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. machines. Don’t use gloves when working with saws, burn. Third Shift support Tuesdays, 5 a.m. power feed tools or tools with rotating or reciprocating ¥ High ÐNoise Areas Ð Each shop should have its own Renton: shafts. specific requirements. 4-21.2 Bldg, 2nd Floor Col. A21, Rm 10 ¥ Metal or Composites Forming Ð Use safety glasses It’s important to note, there is no one glove that can Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and safety shoes. protect against all chemical or physical hazards, which Every other Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ¥ Hand Tools Use Ð Use safety glasses at all times, and means that specific gloves must be worn for specific Third Shift support Tuesday & Friday, 5:30 cut-resistant gloves (such as leather or Kevlar) when processes. Don’t wear damaged gloves, and gloves con- a.m. working with sharp edges. taminated with chemical residues should be discarded Frederickson: ¥ Powered Hand Tool Use Ð Use safety glasses to right away and replaced with a new pair. 24-50 Bldg. protect from flying chips and dust. In addition, Machinists at Boeing who use light energy, Thursday First & Third, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ¥ Powered Hand Tools with Rotating Shafts Ð Use a cap such as lasers, or chemicals should contact their closest Every Other Thursday to secure your hair, safety glasses with either a face shield Safety, Health & Environmental Affairs office or shop- or goggles (for overhead work), and leather gloves. specific Hazard Communication Sheets for information on ¥ Bucking and Riveting Ð Use safety glasses, or either the types of protective equipment required for what they’re goggles or a cap with safety glasses if you’re doing doing. overhead work; hearing protection; and in some cases, add Workshops Can Help You Plan Financial Strategy for Your Retirement

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Nov. 2nd from Noon to 2 pm OR 3 to 5 pm Check the schedule and register To reserve a seat at any of the Personal Money Management for the workshop that is most con- Seminars you must call 888-223-8311 or email venient. [email protected]. August 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 5 Member Helps Others as Angel in the Sky by Rosanne Tomyn Thankfully, people like Lynn step up “Whatever your dream might be, and volunteer their time and resources Boeing has programs to achieve that through Angel Flight. dream and if you’re lucky you might be Such long trips, especially ones that able to turn that passion into helping require regular travel, can be taxing on others,” said 751-member Lynn any patient receiving treatment, not to Kanninen. It is a philosophy she believes mention their family. Lynn, long-time in and regularly tells her co-workers member of District 751 said, “just think, about. you’re ill, you’re exhausted just from At the beginning of this year, Lynn being so sick, and you have to drive back became involved with an important char- and forth. Your emotions would get to ity called Angel Flight, which allows her you, plus the cost of driving back and to combine her passion for flying with forth. It’s tough.” That’s why Lynn de- her desire to help others. Angel Flight cided she was going to do something coordinates flights for children and adults extraordinary to help. whose lives have been forever changed As a person who never backs down by a serious illness. The organization from a challenge, Lynn regularly pushes relies heavily on volunteer pilots like herself. She spent eight years as a tank Lynn who serve as “Angels in the cock- mechanic in the army. She is also an avid pit” by donating freely their time and skydiver who has completed 174 sky dives. money to help change lives. There are She hired into Boeing as a Grade 4 riveter 1,325 pilots in the Western organization in 1989, transferred to the salaried payroll of Angel Flight Ð 170 of whom live in as a technician in a metallurgy lab, and then 751 member Lynn Kanninen uses her pilot skills to help others through Washington. returned to the hourly ranks in the rigorous Angel Flight, which coordinates flights for children and adults with serious “I know there are other pilots in our Tool and Die Apprenticeship program. illness. She hopes others will pursue their dream through education programs membership and want to encourage them Always intrigued by the idea of beat Boeing and find a way to turn their passion into helping others. to get involved in Angel Flight,” said coming a pilot, Lynn started working Lynn. “It is very rewarding, builds up toward earning her pilot’s license nearly with her flight training and gained her even let them manipulate the controls your flight hours and is a good way to 10 years ago. Just prior to her successful instrument rating while on layoff. and stuff up there.” help others.” completion of the IAM/Boeing Appren- By 2006 when she was rehired, Lynn So far, Lynn has flown five missions For children and adults battling seri- ticeship Program as a tool and die maker, was well on her way to getting her com- for the charity Ð three in June alone. Prior ous medical conditions, a long drive to Lynn took her first flying lesson in the mercial pilot’s license. She utilized QTTP to taking the patient on June 23, Lynn receive needed treatments and surgeries summer of 2002. By January of 2003, benefits to get some flight instruction transported important blood donations is often inevitable. With some of the she had her pilot’s license. and now, five years later, all of her flight from Chehalis, Port Townsend, Elma, nation’s best doctors and facilities clus- Even after facing layoff from the training has paid off. And it’s benefited and Woodland for the Puget Sound Blood tered in large cities, patients that live a Boeing Company, Lynn continued to more than just Lynn – it’s benefiting the Center. On July 28, Lynn flew another distance away have no option but to dedicate herself to becoming a stronger community as well. mission to Friday Harbor for the Puget endure a long trip to get the best care. pilot. Though it is costly, she kept up On June 23, 2010, Lynn flew her first Sound Blood Center. Because the flights patient from Renton to Aurora, Oregon. are typically during the week, Lynn must The patient, battling pancreatic cancer, use her vacation to cover her time away has to go in for treatment every week at from work. the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. She And she’s donating more than just her lives in Aurora and relies on the kindness experience as a pilot. Lynn explained of pilots like Lynn, who was able to fly that flying these missions can cost quite her both ways for treatment so she could a bit as well. “You provide yourself, the make it home without the stress of driv- aircraft, and your time. I don’t own a ing for hours. plane, so I rent one.” And the cost of both Pilots for Angel Flight fly more than renting a plane and fueling it adds up. just patients, too. Like Lynn, many fly “I’ve done three missions this month,” needed tissues, family members of the Lynn explained. She’ll be flying another critically ill, and even entire families as patient soon. “It’s worth it, I’ll be going they prepare for a child’s surgery. And again.” there are some fun missions, too. Lynn Dedicated to paying it forward by explained, “There’s also a summer camp donating her time to the community, for children who are burn victims. Angel Lynn is the personification of the union Flight flies the kids to the camp. Nobody’s spirit. She explained, “Company and sick; they’re just going there to have Union benefits have enabled me to be fun.” where I am right now. They’ve enabled The organization also gathers a bunch me to achieve my dream of flying and of pilots each year in Aurora, Oregon for that has enabled me to help others.” a day of free flights for needy children As she continues her service as an As a graduate Tool & Die Maker Apprentice, Lynn Kanninen has taken on and their families. “It’s an annual thing. “Angel in the cockpit,” we’re certain many challenges. Above she tells Steward Don Bykonen and Business Rep You just take the kids up and fly them Lynn will make an indelible impact in Heather Barstow of her Angel Flight missions and adventures in sky diving. around for about a half an hour; maybe the lives of many patients. Officers and Delegates Accept the Oath of Office President’s Column: Chicago Needs to Earn Below: District President Tom Wroblewski (r) administers the Future Work oath of office to Local C Council Continued from page 2 Alternates Thong Trang, Rick McKinney and Joe Smith at a and we are committed to make our com- recent District Council meeting in munities better places to live. Seattle. With our leadership in the Boeing Employees Community Fund, our fundraising for Guide Dogs of America and our work in the community through the Machinists Volunteer Program, Dis- trict 751 is making a real difference in the lives of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Just think of all we could achieve Ð in Above: L to R: Health and Benefits Rep Garth Luark both aerospace and in public service Ð if administers the oath of office to Local F President Boeing’s Chicago management team was Dwyane Johnson, Vice President Robley Evans, as committed to the future of our state Local F Audit Committee Jimmy “JJ” Gonzalez, and and our industry as the Machinists of Local F Educator Greg Campos. District 751. Page 6 751 AERO MECHANIC August 2010

FUNDRAISING FOR GUIDE DOGS OF AMERICA

A packed field of 160 golfers turned out for the 19th annual Guide Dogs of America Golf Tournament at Kayak Point Golf Course near Curly Juneau lines up his shot as Spencer The winning team consisted of L to R: Jeff Adams, Stanwood, and raised more than $12,000 for the charity. David Borer, Jim Roberts and Robert Stockcamp. The best-ball tournament winners were the foursome of Jim Rob- Smith, Kevin Smith and Allen Neph observe. erts, David Borer, Bob Stockcamp and Jeff Adams, who shot a 12- Thanks to Our Sponsors under-par. Their names are being engraved on the tournament’s revolving trophy, which will be on display at the District 751 union hall of their choice until next year’s tournament. The tournament is sponsored each year by District Lodge 751, and the organizers thanked everyone who participated in the June 26 tournament, including the players, volunteers and sponsors, and the staff at Kayak Point. Sound Ford Your IAM Represented Service Center 7 Day & Night Service- Your Hours are Our Hours" “It’s been a popular event for almost two decades, and it was great to keep this wonderful tradition going,” said Jon Holden, an Check them out at: Everett Business Rep who was the tournament’s co-chairman. unionhomeservices.com “We appreciated all the people who came out from all over Puget or call 1-877-779-0197 Sound to support Guide Dogs of America,” added Richard Jackson, another Everett Business Rep and the other co-chairman. “It was great to see so many new faces.” Jeff Tutton tees off.

Rich Smisek hits a long drive. Solomon Kidane sends one flying.

Upcoming Fundraisers Hitting the Streets for Guide Dogs

751-A STEEL & WHEEL SUPER SHOW - AUG 14 Local 751-A Steel & Wheel Super Show to benefit Guide Dogs of America. The Show will take place Saturday, August 14 from 10 am to 3 pm at the EVERETT Union Hall (8729 Airport Road, District 751’s Women’s Committee proudly presented $10,033 to Guide Everett, WA). Dogs of America as proceeds from the 2010 Flight for Sight Fun Run. L to R: Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Cindy Ha, Gloria Millsaps, Heather Barstow, food and Join us for fun, d bikes. Kerry Ellison, Terri Myette, Jackie Boschok, Tina Wilson, Grace Holland and music while you browse these incredible cars an District 751 President Tom Wroblewski. reat prizes! Entry fee $20 per vehicle Raffle tickets for g am-9:30 pre-registration; $25 day of event. Check-in time 8 am. For more info call 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3212. Machinists ‘Dog’ Days Offer Discounts at Pacific Raceways Guide Dogs Horseshoe The annual Pacific Raceways fundraising event for Guide Dogs of America will be Tournament - August 14th Aug. 20-22 at the drag strip near Kent. The 7th Annual Local E Shoes for Puppies Horseshoe Tournament will Tickets for the event are $5, with all be held at 2 p.m. on August 14 at the South Seattle Saddle Club, 22740 proceeds going to Guide Dogs. Tickets are SE 228th St. in Maple Va lley. Proceeds to benefit Guide Dogs of America. on sale at all District 751 union halls around Puget Sound. Entry fee is $50, and entry form s are available at all 751 Union halls However, on Aug. 21, there will be a $10 around Puget Sound. surcharge for everyone 15 and older. That pro-modified and alcohol-fueled The tournament is part of a full weekend of family festivities, which will day is part of Pacific Raceway’s 50th anniver- dragsters, leading up to a fireworks show include a Saturday evening barbecue, a wide range of activities for sary celebration, and the racetrack is plan- at night. children (including a bouncing house), a rock band for dancing and free ning a special day of events, including an Last year’s event raised more than camping at the Saddle Club for all participants. extra 32-car funny car competi- $13,000 for Guide Dogs of America. Various raffles will be held throughout the day. tion, and evening racing with August 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 7

COMMUNITY SERVICE Ramp Gives New Independence A 17-year-old Marysville-Pilchuck High has been in a wheelchair most of her life. School senior-to-be has more independence Still, she attends school, and this year, the in her life, thanks to a team of Machinists faculty, staff and students at Marysville- Union volunteers who built a new wheel- Pilchuck High School put on a couple of chair ramp at her family’s home. fundraisers to help the Blakes buy an electric Eight volunteers from Machinists District wheelchair for her, which greatly increased Lodge 751 Ð including two children Ð spent her mobility and independence. a sunny Saturday afternoon recently working The problem was that steps leading up to on the project at the home of Richard Blake the front door of their house prevented Chris- in Marysville. tina from bringing the chair home. “I really appreciate all they did for us, “It was a step-and-a-half to get up there,” helping us out,” Blake said. “They got her Richard Blake said. “We’ve been leaving it at together and got her done.” the school because we couldn’t get it in the Blake is the father of twin daughters, and house.” is a Machinist himself, working at Boeing’s With the school year coming to its end, the Everett plant on the 777 line. Blakes were faced with the prospect of leav- The volunteer crew pose for a group photo on the completed ramp along with Both his daughters were premature babies ing Christina’s chair at school for the summer, Christina Blake, who will now have additional independence with the ramp who have dealt with a range of health prob- unless they could get a wheelchair ramp built. as she begins her senior year at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. lems, he said, and one daughter, Christina, That’s where the union’s MVPs came in. “In this case, it was a herself in her chair in the door. Her next Richard Blake said. union member and his goal, her father says, is learning how to “It was done just in time,” he said. “It daughter who needed a navigate Community Transit’s buses on all kind of worked out in the end.” wheelchair ramp,” said her own. Tina Wilson, an IAM/ The wheelchair ramp was a big step Boeing Joint Programs toward his daughter’s independence, Coordinator who brought the Blakes’ situation to the attention of our volunteer program. “We wanted her to have independence. That’s what we’re about, that’s what our heart is about, helping each other.” MVP Volunteers spent about six hours MVP volunteers secure the painted plywood on the Marysville on June 19 putting the ramp. The ramp was for the daughter of a member who works ramp together, and at 751-member Glen Howard brought on the 777 line in Everett. the end of it, Christina Blake was able to drive his two sons (Alec and Caleb) to help with the ramp project. Richard Blake takes his daughter Christina for a ‘test drive’ on the Serving Up Meals at the Mission new ramp. Every month 751 members volunteer several Clark Fromong weekends to prepare and serve meals at both the prepares Tacoma Rescue Mission and the Everett Gospel sandwiches Mission. 751 volunteers have become a fixture at at the these area programs Ð with several members regu- Tacoma larly volunteering at the sites. If you would like to Rescue volunteer or find out more information on volun- Mission. teer activities, email [email protected] or call 1- 800-763-1301, ext. 3335.

Vennie Murphy volunteers at the Tacoma Rescue Mission. Displaying their Presidential Service Awards from President Obama (L to R): District President Tom Wroblewski, Rob Curran, Chris Louie, Vennie Murphy, and George Braun. District 751 earned the gold-level award for logging in more than 3,720 volunteer hours in 2009. Curran, Louie, Murphy and Braun each gave more than 100 Left: Rob Curran hours of community service in 2009. serves up breakfast. Presidential Honors for District Solid Support 751’s Community Service Efforts for Guide Dogs of America in 2009 with a Continued from page 1 for ECF series of fundraisers. The Machinists Union has award. “This year is our 75th anniversary and our long supported the Our volunteer program took on projects theme is ‘Building a Better Community,’” Employees Community Fund ranging from food drives and holiday bell said District 751 President Tom Wroblewski. and recently participated in ringing for the Salvation Army to building 10 “Through the work of our Machinists Volun- ECF events. L to R: Grace wheelchair ramps for home-bound people teer Program and with Guide Dogs of Holland, Suzanne Moreau, around Puget Sound. America, we are building better communities 751 Sec-Treasurer Susan In addition to that, District 751 volunteers all around Washington state, and we’re mak- Palmer and Business Rep also raised close to a quarter-million dollars ing our little part of America a better place.” Ray Baumgardner take part in the ECF parade through the Everett plant. Page 8 751 AERO MECHANIC August 2010 District 751 Retiree Spotlight: Edmond Laville by Rosanne Tomyn nese were up in the Were you married you started coconut trees firing when you went into the working at This month’s retiree feature is Edmond down on us. We had service? Boeing? Laville. Born in Washington in 1924, Ed some boys with tommy No, I was about 23 Yeah, you grew up in the Newcastle area. At the age guns, they’d go there or 24 when I got out of joined the of 19, he was drafted into the war. He and fire. the army. Then when I Union. People served in multiple battles in the Pacific in How did you get was 27 I met my lady don’t like scabs, the Admiralty Islands as a part of a unit along with the leaders friend again through a lets put it that way. You had a lot of aptly nicknamed “MacArthur’s Boys.” He of your unit? friend of mine that was different things if you joined the Union. contracted jungle rot and malaria that would Well my first Ser- related to their family. I What do you remember about going attack his system for years. Still, he kept his geant when you were see this beautiful lady on strike during those years? focus and continued to serve. His account going through the mess up against the wall in When there was a strike, I just went of the war in the Pacific, as well as his line, there he was with this beautiful yellow along the lines just like everybody else. I history at the Boeing Company that started the tablet you’re sup- dress and everything. wasn’t a scab, let’s put it that way. And the after the War, provides key insight into his posed to take for Ma- Edmond Laville worked 26 Pow! Just like that. We dinners, once a week we used to go down generation Ð one whose perseverance and laria. I said ‘where have years at Boeing before retiring were married over 52 there to have a meal and stuff like that. dedication to comrade and country has yet you had your hands?’ I and was never laidoff. years. But my wife she What was your first job? to be matched. said ‘I’m not gonna take died from a blood clot. I After I hired in, that was a funny story. Did you grow up in Washington? that out of your hands, I’ll take it out of the went through hell. I’ll never forget her, I was only I think 12 years old and I was Hazelwood. It’s Newcastle now. bottle.’ Next thing I knew, he grabbed me that’s for sure. delivering the Star newspaper in Were you working before you were by the shirt and pulled me over the rail and What made you apply at Boeing? Hazelwood. With my first paycheck I went drafted? we was fightin’ in the sand. The Sergeant I was kind of a smart little bugger, in down to Western Auto Supply and bought I was working at Lake Washington didn’t know how tough I was so we be- a way. Anything that Boeing had I could a Western Flyer bike with two baskets in Shipyards. I was only 19 and wanted to come friends real quick like. I was the do. When I entered Boeing, they put me the back to hold my papers. When I entered get into the service because when I was youngest one in the outfit. All the rest of in experimental. Boeing, the first day I went upstairs and growing up, it wasn’t an easy life. them were in their thirties at least. What was your first job at Boeing? here’s Steve Austin, the big shot. I walked Had you already graduated high school? How did you get supplies while you Running a DoAll saw. Nobody knew in there and he said, ‘hi Ed.’ He said ‘I sold No, I quit high school in the tenth grade were fighting on that island? how to run a DoAll. Anything you’re you your first bicycle’ for I think $10 and because I wanted to get out and work. An airplane would fly over and drop cutting, you have to understand hard or ‘you paid the bills right up.’ That was my What branch of the military were our food and ammunition about every soft and this and that and people running first day. you drafted into? three or four days. K rations. Same stuff the DoAll didn’t know that. You can cut What was the biggest difference at I got into the cavalry where you ride that they have today Ð just food. anything if you know the speeds and Boeing between the time you got hired the horses one day then walk. Jumpin’ Were you being attacked most of the how to use the right blades and all this and when you retired? off a horse at ten miles per hour with a time you were on the island? and that. And I had that in my own shop When I retired out of Boeing, every- machine gun and all this and that. I was The worse, most dangerous job was our and everything and so I run that DoAll. I thing was run automatically with com- in good shape. scouts. It was a real struggle. We’d chop didn’t want no other job than that. puters. And I didn’t want to mess around When you got drafted, did you get to down coconut trees and stuff like that, Did you work in the same job for a with them darn things anymore. And choose what you would end up doing? make a barricade around and dig a hole for long time? once a year, we used to go to Christmas No. We was in the barracks one day, the machine guns and stuff. It was a terrible Next thing I knew, I was on a mill. parties and I’d meet some of my appren- there was 60 of us. Here come an officer and thing. I was crawling through all these Drill press, you name it. When you’re in tices. And they were Foremen and they he says ‘all you guys are now in the cavalry.’ swamps and everything, I got jungle rot. experimental, you use every machine in were running four or five big machines Did you have a say as to where you On my hands and my feet. And I had 13 the shop. in a little office. would be stationed for the War? attacks of malaria Ð always in the hospital. Did you enjoy your work? One thing about Boeing, you know, We ended up in a training camp not too About every four weeks, I’d have an attack Yeah, I had a nickname there at right now there’s only young people. No far from Fort Riley where all the big shots of malaria. Boeing. I was the butcher. And when old people anymore. Everything is run ride with their horses. They wanted to put How long did you deal with that? anyone wanted something done, they’d with computers and this and that. So, the me there instead of going overseas. But I The last attack I had was in Spokane bring it to the butcher. And my boy, he’d older generation more or less slid out. refused it. I said ‘I don’t want to be an Washington at the Air Force Hospital. always bring his stuff to me. So I’d take And the younger generation is moving officer or anything like that.’ They knew I All my legs and my face was gauze and care of it. Whatever it took. in. Which is, I don’t know if it’s good or was pretty sharp at that kind of stuff. three times a day they’d come in and I worked swing shift for most the bad, we’ll find out. Were you still cavalry when you went pour a bunch of liquid and junk all over time, so in the day time I worked a What made you decide to retire? overseas? the stuff. And that’s where I got malaria different job. I lived right next to a fire When I retired, I retired two years No, we ended up being infantry. – I didn’t get malaria out in the jungle. hall, so I was a full time fireman too for younger. We took vacations here and Where were you sent overseas? How many times did you end up in 25 years. I worked at night for Boeing there. We took trips and cruises here and We were MacArthur’s boys. We the hospital while serving overseas? and in the daytime I was at the shop or the there, you know. fought in the Admiralty Islands against I had jungle rot when I was sent to a fire brigade or something. How long did you work at Boeing? the Japanese. field hospital. I’d end up at two different Was working in experimental difficult? I worked there 26 years without a One time I ran up on that beach about hospitals in the jungle. I can’t remember The hardest part actually was experi- layoff. 150 yards and I dropped. I thought I got how long I stayed in the tropics. And the mental because you were the first person to What would be the best advice you shot. Anyway, I laid there and next thing next thing I knew ended up in California, ever cut different materials or make the could give a younger person today? you know I got up. I must have had a trick at one of the general hospitals still hav- first part for an airplane. You’d make the Pay your bills! On time. No credit leg because I was so scared I think I just ing malaria about every four weeks. first part and they’d pour something to cards. I own a credit card but I never use dropped right down. After I got out of the hospital. The make a lot of them. It was a very interesting it. If I want some money, I just go over to Anyway, we crawled through that War was still going on, but we had all the job. I put in a lot of ten hour jobs some- the bank. Never use a credit card! I pay dog-gon jungle just like moles. The Japa- German prisoners there in Cali- times, seven days a week. I worked through cash for everything. If I can’t afford it, I fornia. They all spoke English, the holidays, stuff like that. don’t buy it. That’s why I drive a car, a Attention Retirees - most of them. Whenever Boeing had a new machine 2000, and I keep it in shape and it’s just What did you do after the coming in, they’d always come get me as good as a brand new car. Share Your History! War? because I had the understanding of how In my family, we never did put our If you are willing to share your personal I was a jack of all trades and a machines work. The DoAll saw, actually hands out for anything. We always would stories of Union membership, call 1-800- master of none. If somebody people don’t understand this, was one of give. Give, give, give. We had our own 763-1301, ext. 3340, OR send an email wanted somethin’ done, like the best machines Boeing ever had. Lets little ranch. Today, you go up to the food with contact information to: diggin’ wells and blasting stumps say it takes ten hours for a guy to do a job bank and people there are driving a Cadillac [email protected] OR Mail the form out of the earth and junk like that. on a mill when you bring the same part to and getting the food out of the food bank. below to: Aero And I had my own machine shop the DoAll saw, the DoAll saw cuts all the I had a friend and I, we used to deliver food. Mechanic, 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle, WA 98108 down there in Renton called L&L excess off within maybe a quarter inch of We’d go to the bakery and get bread and Machine Works. It was my the finished job. It would save hours and take it down to the Senior Center. If the NAME::______brother and I had this shop. And hours. They’d always bring it to me and Senior Center couldn’t handle it, we’d I wasn’t making any money in I’d do that. They couldn’t believe it. I bring it down to the food bank. And that’s Year Retired:______that shop because I was too hon- could run anything. when I saw all these big rich cars sitting est. So, I went to work for Boeing Did any of your family work at down there. They were gettin’ the food and Clock # or BEMSID:______instead. Boeing? that bothered the heck outta me. Address: Did you meet your wife after I had two brothers working for Boeing Do you think the younger genera- ______the War? before I went in and they all had over 40 tion has a different work ethic than City, State, Zip: Oh, I’ve known my wife for- years at Boeing. I entered in experimen- your generation? ever. I think we were 12 years tal in the little red barn. And my brother Yeah. Computers, computers, com- ______old. We used to swim together was in another shop too. Anyway, then I puters. That’s gonna kill ‘em. There’s Phone Number: down in Lake Washington. Her had a daughter that worked at Boeing more people going through therapy us- ______family and my family they all and a son that worked at Boeing. ing these darn computers than me workin’ worked up in Newcastle to- Did you join the Union as soon as out in the field with a pick. gether in the coal mines. August 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 9

RETIREMENT NEWS July Retired Club Minutes by Ruth Render, group Social Security Works for Washing- Retired Club Secretary ton in support of continuing the current funding tax system for Social Security. It The meeting was called to order by was M/S/P to support the resolution. President T.J. Seibert. The Lord's Prayer Carl also spoke about the South Park was said followed by the flag salute and Bridge closure and the upcoming pri- the singing of “God Bless America” led mary election. He stated recommenda- by Ruth Render and Betty Ness. tions would be listed in the August issue Roll Call of Officers: All officers of the Aero Mechanic. Be sure to vote were present or accounted for. August 17. Carl also mentioned Initia- Minutes: It was M/S/P to accept the tive 1098 which will be on the general minutes as printed. ballot. If passed it would change the tax Financial Report: Treasurer Betty structure in Washington State. He Ness read the report, which was M/S/P strongly supports the initiative. to accept. Mike Keller announced that Birthdays & Anniversaries: Ruth the Audit Committee reviewed the fi- Render read the birthdays for July: Calvin Celebrating birthdays in July at the Retired Club meeting were: L to R: Calvin nancial records for January through June. Doss, Rose Motola and Chalmers Elliott Doss (79), Chalmers Elliott (99), and Rose Motola (83) who had her husband Everything was found to be in order. (99 years old). There were no July anni- Isaac Motola stand with her in the photo. Chalmers turned 99 the day before Health & Welfare: Helen Pompeo versaries. the club meeting and still lives in his own home, keeps up his house, including gave the report. A moment of silence President’s Report: T.J. Seibert said mowing the lawn. was observed for the following deceased he had spoken recently to Al Wydick. He members: David Best, Jonny Hosner, is still going through treatment for can- gust in addition to the retiree picnic. It all the required funds for the bridge re- Michael S. Johnson, Vicki Kriss, Dwayne cer and would appreciate your thoughts was M/S/P to have a regular business placement. Kuver, Roger Oliver & Harold L. Smith. and prayers. meeting on August 9. The Retiree Club Larry Brown also reminded everyone Legislative Report: Carl Schwartz read T.J. asked the club if they wanted to picnic at Woodland Park will be on of the August 17 primary and stated the a resolution to be sent to the newly formed hold a regular business meeting in Au- Monday, August 16. union's recommendations are listed in Business Representative Report: the August Aero Mechanic on page 3. Legislative Director Larry Brown These are very important elections, the gave the report. He spoke about the tanker top two winners in the primary go on to rally July 9 at the Everett Union Hall. the general election. Several legislators were there to support T.J. thanked Larry Brown for every- Boeing's bid, which would bring 11,000 thing he has done for the Retiree Club jobs to Washington State. The decision and District 751. should be made by mid-November. Adjournment: A motion was made Larry also gave a South Park Bridge to adjourn at 11:50 a.m. M/S/P funding update – $95 million has been raised so far. We ex- RETIRED CLUB OFFICERS pect the rest to come from the President T.J. Seibert 206-329-0160 federal government. The most Vice President likely source would be the TI- Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055 Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725 GER2 grant. Larry Brown Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 206-878-0601 thanked John and Robin Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878 Guevarra for their involvement John Guevarra 206-762-3848 Retiree Darrell Wallis regularly brings food donated from local businesses for to help secure a new bridge. By Mike Keller 206-723-4973 retirees to take home to supplement their groceries. mid-August we hope to have Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300 Blocher Retires After Years Helping Others Long-time vocational rehabilitative counselor Union Retirees: Peggy Blocher retired Congratulations to the following members who from IAM-Boeing Joint retired from the Union: Programs in July, after Joseph F Ambrose Ann M Lungi 14 years of helping injured District 751 mem- William D Baum Forrest C Luthy bers get back to work. David M Brooling Kenneth R Magruder “I learned a lot about Fred C Bruce John P McCabe Joint Programs, District Bradley J Cain Jerry G Murray 751 and Boeing itself, all Benjamin L Carey Nga T Nguyen the programs and all the District Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer (l) presented Peggy Blocher (r) with a gold Francis P Clements Kandi L Nielson positive things that they IAM watch at her retirement from Joint Programs. Blocher spent 14 years helping Elizabeth E Conley Kenneth E Oen do,” she said at her re- injured 751 members get back to work. Also pictured, her husband Bruce. Pedro N Cordoba Maria Porter tirement party, where she was presented a gold watch and a retiree’s pink visor by into an administrative post in 1999, where she worked Robert L DeForest Jerry L Potts District 751 Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer. until this past year, when she moved back to Plant II to Cheryl A Duryee Kenneth B Quint “We thank you for your professional and thoughtful work directly with clients. James P Durgin Deen T Reeder support of our members over the years, and a job well “Working with people and doing hands-on work, it’s Steven M Ferguson Clark M Rieck done,” Palmer said. what we’re all about,” Blocher said. “It was great to get Thomas M Foley Eli M Samac Blocher praised her former IAM Crest co-workers, an opportunity to do that again.” Christine S Gannon Davis L Scott saying that they “work very hard and very diligently to Blocher, who lives in Puyallup, says she plans to Wallace F Greetan Carlin K Schroeder support the members.” spend time with her family and travel with her husband, Forest Haley Blocher joined Joint Programs in 1996 as a voca- Bruce, while also looking for community service oppor- Robert D Schwinler tional rehabilitation counselor in Auburn. She moved tunities in and around their home near Puyallup. Ronald D Hilton Vera B Secrest Mark P Ilyankoff Gordon A Shaflik Save the Date - Retiree Picnic Meeting Dates Tony R Johnson Deborah L Spadoni Martin J Johnson Sr Willie J Spears ¥ 751 Retired Club meets every Monday at 11 August 16th ¥ Save the date Ð Annual Retired a.m. in the Seattle Hall (9135 15th Pl. S.). Second Renee M Kettley Dennis A StClair Club Picnic, Monday, August 16th Monday of the month is the business meeting. A Roland H Krona Jr Rosemary L Tousley AUGUST at Woodland Park, Stove 6. All re- free lunch is served at noon every Monday fol- Ha S Lee Kenny K Toyoji tirees and their guests are invited. lowing the meeting. James W Leonard Donald L Turner Bring a salad, side dish or dessert to 16 share. Chicken and soda will be Roger H Lewis Ronald A Wiecek provided. Begins at 11 am, lunch at ¥ Everett Retirees Group meets at the Everett John E Lind Elmer F Wirta Jr noon. 751 Union Hall (8729 Airport Rd), the fourth Joseph P Longworth Rocky W Yunge Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. Page 10 751 AERO MECHANIC August 2010 FOR FREE MEMBERS WANT ADS ONLY OLD SET CHINA, made in Japan/Harmony ANIMALS ATTENTION TO HOUSING House Westwind, 93 pieces and other stuff. AD RULES 3BD/1BA HOUSE FOR SALE, attached 253-841-2108 AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD, 8 beautiful garage, fully fenced, back yard, private, 2 puppies born July 1, parent OFA C.H. Line’s, Each single ad must be 25 words or storage sheds, garden space, patio great for DYNO BOYS BIKE 22”, new condition $50 $800. 425-681-9158 less. Use a separate piece of paper or BBQs, price reduced to $220,000 so hurry, (cash). Huffy free standing basketball hoop ad blank for each ad, as they are pre- Covington. 253-639-9777 $60 (cash). Tiga full-size ping pong table PUREBRED BLACK PUG PUPPIES, born classified physically. Ads are free plus paddless and balls $110 (cash). 425- May 18th, adorable. 3 female, 2 mailes. $300- only to members - active, laid-off, or 210-3054 retired. For best response, include REAL ESTATE BROKER - wanting to buy $250. Great companions. 360-652-1505 phone number instead of addresses or sell a home? Call Hans at 425-931-6631. Email [email protected]. 17 POLKA RECORDS, long playing, vari- in ad copy. Members' "cottage ous artists $25 for all. Collectible 747 jet, 3 PURE-BRED MALE PUGS, ready for industries" will be OK in ads, but no Windermere Real Estate/CIR. good home, $600 each. 425-530-9671 commercial ads. When using own runs, lights flash, doors open, engine revs up. paper for ads, include information NEW IN SHELTON, 2112 sq ft, 4bd/2ba Like new in box. $75. 360-569-2126 “PET GROOMING” Personal Touch Pet required on regular ad blank. rambler, RV parking, finished garage, break- VIKING 960 SEWING MACHINE, recently Parlor is now open for all your pets’ needs. Deadline For Next Issue fast bar, lg mud room, walk in closet, .6 ac. Located Marysville area between 116th & on cul-de-sac, 12x18 patio, low e windows, serviced. Includes all accessories original to Smokey Point. 425-231-0340 August 13th vinyl siding, $215,000. 360-275-0974 machine. Sews beautifully, like new condition $175 obo. 253-265-6498 PHOTOGRAPHER. VERY affordable digi- 2 DUPLEXES FOR SALE, 2003 and 2004, AUTO PARTS & tal wedding photography. Save money. Also Shelton, WA, exc cond, 2bed/1bath each, 2 SOLAR GEM GREENHOUSE, 8’ x 7.5’, available for family portraits, senior pictures ACCESSORIES car garage in between, w/d, dish washer, includes 2 cedar worktables with hanging and special events. Call about Fall and Christ- sewer, bus line, hospital, $210,000 each. rails & potting tray. $795 obo. 253-265-6498 2005 CANOPY NISSAN FRONTIER king mas events now. 206-240-9773 Rent each unit $750. 360-275-0974 cab, also fits most Toyotas , silver blue, 14 KT YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE with tinted windows, front slider, excellent condi- STUDIO IV SALON & DAY SPA offers a KONA HAWAII OCEANFRONT CONDO, two small diamonds for sale, paid $300 but tion, $200. 425-432-1339 wide range of services and highly trained enjoy spectacular views, 2 bd/2 ba condo w/ asking $150, pics available upon request, staff. $5 off any service for Aerospace Ma- private lanai, pool, jacuzzi, see [email protected], 425-922-0693 CAR TRAILER for sale $1,800. 2008 CHEV chinists members. Located in Auburn at 119 www.banyantreecondo.com for more info. CANOPY 1500 200. 206-767-2578 East Main St. Walk-ins welcome or call 253- $1,025-$1175/wk. Boeing discount pays PROPERTY 333-8617 for an appointment. ISUZU DIESEL ENGINE in frame that looks taxes. 206-938-9214 SIDE-BY-SIDE PLOTS, Auburn Mountain like it ran some sort of machine, has pulleys TATTOO SPECIALS of the month, all View Cemetery, next to veteran’s section, 2 WELL KEPT HOME IN BURIEN area, 3BR instead of transmission, doesn’t run, $150. Boeing employees and families 25% off, or more $1425 each, 6 available if you want main level, basement/rec-room, level fenced 253-840-2108 Underground Tattoos. 253-590-3892 a family section. 360-494-4118 1/3 acre, garden space, fruit trees, chicken BOATS THE COMPUTER GEEK LLC, reliable new house, detached garage/shop, $257,921. 360- 5 ACRE WOODED LOT, 7 miles east of computer builds and reliable computer re- 435-2430 Arlington WA, $57,721.00. 360-435-2430 12 FT LIVINGSTON boat for sale, on trailer. pair, great rates, done in timely manner. 425- HOOD CANAL BEACH CABIN. Enjoy One electric motor and one gas 2-stroke. All 374-4175 HOOD CANAL BEACH CABIN. Enjoy for $800 cash. 206-433-6024 shorebirds, shellfish, sea life at 1-bdrm beach shorebirds, shellfish, sea life at 1-bdrm beach RETIREES FROM KSC shop 2-2165, 18-62 cabin. $550/week. $190 for 2 nights. See cabin. $550/week. $190 for 2 nights. See 10’ ALUMINUM BOAT with oars, 2 western bldg, meet for breakfast monthly in Auburn, “Sisters Point Cabin” at “Sisters Point Cabin” at saddles with blankets, 29 gallon aquarium with contact [email protected] for more www.explorehoodcanal.com www.explorehoodcanal.com storage display stand, matching curio cabinets info. Ð rope design plus more. 253-275-8111 MARYSVILLE TOWNHOME 3-bdrm, 2.5- MARYSVILLE TOWNHOME 3-bdrm, 2.5- ELECTRONICS & bath. $145K. Has pool, remodeled kitchen. bath. $145K. Has pool, remodeled kitchen. COTTAGE Close to Quil-Ceda, 20 minutes to Boeing Close to Quil-Ceda, 20 minutes to Boeing ENTERTAINMENT Everett. See MLS #82153 at Everett. See MLS #82153 at Windermere.com INDUSTRIES Windermere.com ENTERTAINMENT CONSOL, great shape, WATERFRONT LOT, includes a 1993 5th SUMMER TUTOR AVAILABLE, Wash- free. 206-762-4732 EXTRAORDINARY HOME near wheel with tip out. A must see, $225,000. ington State certified teacher available dur- Frederickson and Auburn site, 1851 sq ft, .34 Please call Bob 425-226-6349, Easton, WA ing the summer for tutoring. Current 7th grade FURNITURE AND acres, 4BR/3BA, RV parking, 2 sheds, hot math and science teacher looking for sum- tub and Jacuzzi tub, fruit trees, fresh painted, CABIN & TWO 20-ACRE PARCELS with mer work - endorsements in K-8 education, APPLIANCES fenced, huge deck, near creek, new: win- power, water, and sewer complete, fully cov- math and science. Qualified to tutor all ages dows, insulation, pipes, 200 amp panel, alarm ered forest land, $130,000. 253-951-6586 and subjects and willing to work around QUALITY QUEEN SIZE WATERBED, and sprinkler system, mls#52842, near creek student and family schedules, M-F. Please liner, heater and controls, water conditioner, and freeways. 253-535-4052 WASHINGTON MEMORIAL CEMETERY, call 253-208-5999 for more information. fill and repair kits, almost new condition, 5 plots, $1500 each OBO. 253-922-6291 includes sink faucet fill and drain adapters, MISCELLANEOUS GOLD’S GYM, RENTON, 10728 NE Carr $65. 425-212-9501 RECREATIONAL Rd. Take advantage of Special Boeing Em- CAR TRAILER for sale $1,800. 2008 CHEV ployee Rate - simply present your Boeing FREE - CAL. KING PLATFORM BED w/ CANOPY 1500 200. 206-767-2578 MEMBERSHIP badge for discount! Family Owned & Oper- storage. 37” tall headboard. Dark wood. Miss- ated by Boeing Employee Michael Cavaiani, ing right half six-drawer unit. 253-845-0897 10’ ALUMINUM BOAT with oars, 2 western SUNRISE CAMPING MEMBERSHIP for sale, a strong Union brother! One time processing saddles with blankets, 29 gallon aquarium with purchased in 1983, will sell for $4000 OBO, fee of $49, single monthly membership dues PELLET STOVE, Whitfield brand, good storage display stand, matching curio cabinets dues paid until March 2011. 360-633-5647 of $29, family add-ons $20. Personal Train- condition, $150 or best offer. Phone 253- Ð rope design plus more. 253-275-8111 ing rates available at $49 per session (reg 735-5380 Dianne or Linda HAVE A MEMBERSHIP IN $60). 425-793-5457 LARGE BIRD CAGE 5’ 6” high, 4’ wide by WORLDMARK, seven places here in Wash- IVORY-COLORED DAYBED, twin mat- 2’ with pull out tray, $350. Two small cages ington, if you are interested in a great week- AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL PHO- tress, ivory eyelet comforter, dust ruffle, 3 $100 fold up on all wheels. 360-825-0763 end call for details, $160. 253-840-2108 TOGRAPHY, Studio J Images is a local pillow shams, plus 3 pillows. Like new con- photography company offering professional dition. $165 OBO. 253-265-6498 OLD OAK WINE BARRELS, 12 gal. $20. 2 REC VEHICLES wedding, anniversary, engagement, preg- small live animal traps $10 each. 2 metal file 1995 WINN/VECTRIA CLASS A 34.5 nancy, family, graduation, and specialty pho- BERKLINE ZERO STRESS MASSAGE 4-drawer cabinets, 425 each. 18-speed bi- motorhome. All kinds of extras. 29,000 miles. tography. All digital packages available or RECLINER, 8-roller shiatsu massage recycle $20. 2 (100) bottle wood wine racks. Includes aluminum cover, $21,000. 253-486- design your own package. Flexible, reliable, cliner, brand new condition, $1000 cash. 206-459-2659 7974 and eager to be a part of your event or special 425-760-1575 occasion. Ask about our SPECIAL FOR MACHINISTS MEMBERS. More infor- Circle One: ANIMALS ELECTRONICS & ENTERTAINMENT PROPERTY mation and slideshows at \o “blocked::http:/ BOATS FURNITURE & APPLIANCES RECREATIONAL MEMBERSHIP /studiojimages.net/” http://studiojimages.net/ TOOLS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SPORTING GOODS or call Beth at 402-730-8663. HOUSING MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES COTTAGE INDUSTRIES “JUST A CALL AWAY” DAILY CHECK- IN CARE FOR SENIORS or loved ones Ad (25 word limit. Please living independently, 10% discount to Boeing print).______employees, packages starting at $19.99. 206- 772-0747 or [email protected] ______ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ______TO DO IN YOUR RETIREMENT? Sunset View Garden Club meets the third Thursday ______of each month at the Golden Pine Apart- ments, 2901 10th NE, Renton, WA. Every- Phone (or Address) one is welcome. Contact 425-255-8195 or ______425-255-0859 for more information

LAKE TAPPS BACKFLOW. For all your The following information must be filled in for your ad to appear: backflow testing and repair needs. $5 discount for members. $10 discount for seniors Name ______Clock Number ______and veterans. Licensed, bonded, insured - a service disabled, veteran-owned small busi- Address ______Shop Number ______ness. Call 253-217-7751 or e-mail Mail Coupon to AERO MECHANIC NEWSPAPER, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, 98108 Deadline is Aug. 13th! [email protected] OR fill out the form and submit online at: www.iam751.org/aero/wantads/wantadform.html August 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 11

1998 34 FOOT CLASS A MOTORHOME, WOMEN’S GOLF SET, graphite, covers, TOOLBOX WITH ROLL OF WAY-BOT- 1 -slide, queen size walk around bed, split extras, hand cart $135. 2 mountain carts,Three TOM, box 3 drawers, L 19 in, H 12 5/8 in, W 1967 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS 427, 4 bath, 2 ACs, Ford 460 gas engine, Southwind wheel, $40 each. Carry golf bag $35. Extra 9 _ in, $30 OBO. 206-878-0601 speed trans, rare car, only 2124 built. $24,000 Storm, only 33,000 miles, runs great. $26,500. irons and clubs? 206-242-6740, Burien, WA OBO 253-863-7305 425-335-4336 10” DEWALT RADIAL ARM SAW, with ITHICA Ð 12 GA PUMP SHOTGUN, early stand, good condition, $110. 425-228-9406 1958 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF, 4 door se- 1994 ITASCA 29' CLASS “A” 60s vintage, beautiful wood, model 37 dan. Sitting last 3 years, but starts and runs. MOTORHOME, under 67,000 miles, new featherlight, deerslayer barrel. 425-432-9192 VEHICLES Needs brake work. Excellent body, good rear tires & brakes, 2 TV’s, DVD/VHS player, interior. No broken glass. 372 C.I. 4 bbl, AC/LP fridge, extras, $20,000 or reasonable HAVE TWO CURVED STEEL (4”x5”) pipe 1997 CADILLAC, good condition, 106,000 must sell. $8,500 obo. 360-651-1126 (home) offer. 425-255-2025 basketball poles, one has backboard hoop, miles, leather seat covers, $3,000. 206-772- or 253-740-1828 (cell) or leave message other has only hoop, $50 ea or both $75, will 0419 1995 AIR STREAM MOTORHOME, L 30 ft recycle if not sold. 253-840-2108 1971 Ð 307 V8 RED SPLIT BUMPER with gneerator. New itres, batteries, & refridge. 2004 HARLEY ROAD KING CLASSIC, CAMARO $6900 OBO, all stock rebuilt Equipped for touring. Mileage 38,399. $18,500. NORDIC TRACK SKI EXERCISER, used new tires, excellent condition, 11K miles, motor trans 1965 Mustang conv $17500 OBO, Top condition. 206-323-6829 less than 2 hrs, paid $339 plus, will sell for never dumped or damaged, $11,900 OBO, rebuilt motor trans, garaged 18 years, white best offer. 253-941-3690 no trades. 425 830-0070 top with ivy green 117K. 360-387-5083 19’ TOY HAULER ’04, micro, A/C, extra spare tire, sleeps 6, Wanderer Super Lite, ’89 HARLEY FXLR, black, 62K miles, 2005 YAMAHA SILVERADO CRUISER, $9000. 253-846-8807 TOOLS mukuni carb, saddle bags, 16” sissy, HD 102 cu/in, 9400 miles, black cherry, saddle- OLDER SEARS TABLE SAW, 10”, $75 owners/parts manual, t-bags, extra Le pera bags, windshield, crash bar, passenger seat SPORTING GOODS OBO. 253-922-6291 seat, must go, $8000. 425-238-1658 w/ bar, $8200. 253-219-7457 DYNO BOYS BIKE 22”, new condition $50 21 INCH SELF-PROPELLED ELECTRIC WONDERFUL PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, WANTED (cash). Huffy free standing basketball hoop START, needs cable hook up, it came off great running with clean title in-hand, this $60 (cash). Tiga full-size ping pong table beneath for self-propelled to work, runs good would be a great gift for your child’s first car WANTED 2000 MARINER EXPRESS plus paddless and balls $110 (cash). 425- 3 t0 4 years old, Troy Built. 253-350-2132 or even a commuter back and forth from ENGINE from train series. 253-939-1361 210-3054 work, asking $5800.00 OBO. 360-920-3784 WHEELBARROW less than $15. 206-878- 3 ELECTRIC OUTBOARD MOTORS, die 0601 2 PAIR CABLE CHAINS, new fits, 235R hard 3 HP, Minn Kota 23 lbs thrust, A small 75-15 and others, $25 ea. 206-762-4732 wizard, $200. 360-427-6913 CAR RAMPS $5 OBO. 206-878-0601 Members Continually Give Extra Effort on 787 Continued from page 1 SPEEA represent the most skilled aero- who worked with SPEEA’s engineers to space workforce in the world. figure out and perfect a fix. In addition, 751-member Scott Maddalena has 23 it was our members who instructed the years at Boeing in body structures Ð 10 supplier (in this instance Plane Tech) on years as a mechanic and the last 13 years not only the proper tools to use, but also as a Quality Assurance Inspector. It is how to correctly install the fix going this wealth of experience that helped forward. him discover the recent issue with the Imagine your car is recalled for a part horizontal stabilizer. and the dealer asks you how to perform “It has been really challenging – even the fix. That is essentially what hap- for our experienced shim shop to meet pened in this instance. Because of the engineering requirements, and they are the best,” said Maddalena. “I met with integrity of our members, over and over Business Rep Brett Coty (l) talks with 751 members Scott Fleenor (center) the IAM members who run the 5-axis again we rise to the occasion and meet and Scott Maddalena about the important role they played in discovering, the challenge to ensure quality is built machine. They are at another level of fixing and assisting the supplier in correcting a recent issue with the 787 into our final product. math Ð basically speaking another lan- horizontal stabilizer. Had Boeing turned to the pros ini- guage. It makes you realize how much tially to provide the parts and assembly, skill and experience is needed to make age in shipping. We are not supposed to two full days,” said Effner. “It was un- the plane would be delivered to custom- any part on that machine. Basically, it scrutinize suppliers’ build process,” comfortable having Plane Tech watch- ers today because together the IAM and was an all IAM effort for re-shimming stated Business Rep Brett Coty, who ing my work to see how we did it and that included our AOG represents members on the 787 line. “For- what tools we use. It is a very gray area.” and flight line mechan- tunately, our members have lots of expe- Steward Joel Hetland keeps a close ics as well.” rience, know what to look for and have watch to ensure the supplier is limited to Credit also goes to been able to detect and correct these their “warranty” or repair work. “When members in the 787 problems before they are delivered to the Plane Tech had to ask what tools to use, shim shop for their customer Ð proving their value every it sent up a red flag to make sure they are skills and expertise in day.” not taking off parts that we have in- correcting the situa- “One of our advantages is the close stalled,” said Hetland. “We will monitor tion. working relationship we have with engi- the situation closely to protect our work Maddalena contin- neering. We can grab the engineers and on this airplane. I communicate with ues to work closely talk though an issue for as long as we other Stewards to let them know what with other 751 mem- need. I don’t believe the suppliers have job numbers our members need to do bers in tooling, the that kind of relationship,” said 751-mem- prior to the Plane Tech rework.” shim shop, and the 5- ber Scott Fleenor, who has worked on One thing is certain, the skills and ex- axis machine operators the 787 for more than 3 years. “We all pertise our members bring to the table to fabricate and install came to work at Boeing to build air- prove their value every day Ð especially on the fix. planes no matter who put the subassem- the 787 line. Like Boeing Commercial “The 787 program bly together. It is frustrating that on this CEO Jim Albaugh recently told the media was designed to have plane we still cannot do that and are our members are “magicians” so he should quality inspections continually fixing issues from suppliers let us work our magic on the plane. 751 member David Effner (l) talks with Steward done at the supplier rather than delivering airplanes.” Each day our members earn the right Joel Hetland about concerns having Plane Tech level. Our members are 751 member David Effner was one of to build airplanes in Puget Sound by employees watch as he installed the first fix on the supposed to be con- the mechanics who installed the initial meeting the Company’s challenges, and 787 horizontal stabilizer. 751 members also had fined to simply visual horizontal stabilizer fix. “The supervi- it will be our members who ensure cus- to instruct Plane Tech on the proper tools to use for assessment on the 787 sor told us there will be couple of guys tomers receive a top quality airplane for their “warranty” work. Ð looking for obvious here to see what you do, but there were years to come. defects, FOD or dam- five or six guys shadowing us for almost

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EASTERN WASHINGTON Preparations at Pexco for Upcoming Contract Continued from page 1 of the language to spell out our rights on subcommittee through forms on the bul- issues such as overtime. That is one issue letin boards. that comes to mind as needing stronger, Members will vote to select the in- clearer language.” plant subcommittee on Tuesday, August Members enjoyed the chance to talk 10 following the end of their regular about the contract and meet with Union membership meeting at the Union Hall leaders. (Carpenters Hall, 507 S. Third St, Members were bolstered with re- Yakima). newed Union pride after member Larry “Holding the barbecue across the Altus returned to work from an unjust street, got more people involved, gave termination. The swift Union response an opportunity to provide input and get on the issue helped members realize the questions answered. More participation value of Union membership. Credit goes Stewards join Staff Assistant Ken Howard in welcoming Larry Altus back at makes us stronger going into negotia- to Union Stewards Dave Bailey, Jack Pexco. L to R: Sam Jensen, Wayne Griffith, Ken Howard, Larry Altus, Dave tions,” stated Steward Wayne Griffith. Clinton, Wayne Griffith and Sam Jensen, Bailey, and Jack Clinton. “I believe health insurance and pensions who put together the facts and documen- will be a top issue in the contract since tation on the case. awesome,” said Larry Altus. “Before this lenge decisions of management if you they keep raising rates and many of us “Stewards are the foundation of the incident, I had little use for the Union. Now feel something is not right,” Altus added. want to see cost controls because we use Union and that is certainly true in this I have a completely different outlook and “I believe in the upcoming negotiations our insurance.” instance,” said Staff Assistant Ken am happy to tell people that without the we will look for security and stronger “The barbecue was a good way to get Howard. “The Stewards’ presentation of Union, I wouldn’t be here today.” contract language to clarify some vague everyone together and to start thinking the facts, which pointed out inconsisten- “We used the incident to educate language and pull in the reins so man- about the contract,” added member Mike cies, convinced management to do the members. We made it clear the only agement has less discretion.” Briceno, who has worked at the facility right thing and reverse the decision.” reason he is back on the payroll is be- for the past three years. “Personally, I “There isn’t a better time or place for cause of what the Union did,” said Stew- hope in the next contract we clarify more the Union than right now. The Union is ard Jack Clinton. “The ‘fence sitters’ who were unsure of the Union, now see Solidarity it pays to belong, which enhances our barbecues negotiation position this fall.” gave “The Company’s own documentation members a chance to proved why he should not be fired be- talk to cause there were so many loopholes and Union inconsistencies. When they looked at the leaders facts, they agreed,” said Steward Dave about their Bailey. “This showed members that the upcoming Union will fight for you if it is justifi- contract. able.” Business Rep Steve Warren (r) visits “The Union gives you a way to chal- with member Gene Newton from Pexco. In formal negotiations, at Cental Pre- Mix the Union side of the table (right side) consisted of Steward Casey Streeter, Business Rep Steve Warren, and Staff Assistant Ken Howard.

Training Center Director Chris Wagoner (2nd from left) accepts the Triumph Composites display to be showcased at the William W. Members at Central Pre-Mix Winpisinger Training Center from Council Delegate Gary Swartz (far left), District 751 President Tom Wroblewski (2nd from right) and Approve a New Agreement Business Rep Steve Warren. Members at Central Pre-Mix Con- ees for the next three years. crete in Spokane and Pasco ratified a These members are experts in their Triumph Composites on Display new three-year agreement on July 1. The field Ð bringing either years of work Local 86 Union members in Spo- variety of manufacturing processes in- contract, which was unanimously rati- experience or completing apprentice- kane put together an impressive dis- cluding rotational molding, Ultem post- fied, represents nine members who are ships to offer journeyman level service. play of the various products our mem- forming and reinforced thermoplastic charged with keeping bers produce at Triumph Composites laminate pressing (RTL). Triumph also the heavy equipment for to be displayed at the William W. fabricates Pickle Ball paddles from ex- the company in top run- Winpisinger Training Center in Placid cess materials used in airplane floor ning condition. Harbor, Maryland. panels.” The new agreement The display secured wages and ben- plaque reads: efits for those employ- “Triumph de- signs composite parts for aircraft interiors including flooring sys- Above L to R: Mike Brunner, Casey tems, ducting, Streeeter and Edgar Thompson count glare-shields, the ballots from the contract vote on drip-shields, July 1. side-wall risers, Photo left: IAM members keep the aisle stands, and heavy equipment in top running mix bay mani- condition at Central Pre-Mix folds utilizing a Concrete.