VOL. 70 NO. 2 MARCH 2015 Steward Don Fisher drops information for Workers rally for fairness in Olympia his legislator. Washington’s aerospace industry needs to be held accountable for the way it uses taxpayer dollars, a leading Democratic legislator told a crowd of cheering trade unionists in Olympia. “How about us giving a tax break to one of our biggest corporations, only to have them come back and gut wages, take away pensions and take 3,000 jobs out of state?” asked Rep. Mike Sells (D-Everett). “We want accountability.” Sells was one of a dozen speakers – including IAM 751 President Jon Holden – who addressed a Washington State Labor Council rally in Olympia on Feb. 20. More than 800 union activists and More than 80 Machinists Union members took the day off without pay to attend supporters from community organizations a labor rally and lobby legislators to urge support of our accountability bills. – including some 100 members of Machinists visited legislators and sent a strong message on these bills. District 751 and SPEEA – attended the pro-worker legislation. The aerospace tax incentive rally, then spent the rest of the day asking While the rally was a public display accountability measures promoted by their elected representatives to support of union support and determination, the District 751 and SPEEA were major meetings with individual legislators topics at the rally, and during the meetings were key, said Holden. Senators and with legislators. Representatives need to hear from the The Washington State Labor Council, people who elect them, and the IAM 751 which represents 400,000 working people activists did a great job in getting the belonging to 600 union locals statewide, message across, he said. The activists felt is supporting the effort as part of a broader strongly enough to take a day off without Shared Prosperity Agenda that also includes pay to meet with their legislators – that efforts to raise the state’s minimum wage is a strong message. to $12 an hour, establish a statewide paid Tan Tran met with Drew Stokesbary District 751 President Jon Holden “Our work matters,” Holden told sick leave standard and create protections (R-Auburn) to ask for his support on urged accountability for the aerospace them. “We are making a difference here.” Continued on page 5 aerospace accountability bills. tax incentives. Town hall meetings SHEAR success resolves safety issues scheduled in April Recently members in Everett saw the Another series of Town Hall meetings effectiveness of filing a Safety Health and has been scheduled for April in Everett, Environmental Action Request (SHEAR) Renton and Auburn. Following a form to address a safety concern on the job. workshop on education benefits and Whenever members have a safety employee requested transfer, we will concern they should file a SHEAR transition to a Town Hall meeting where form to resolve the issue. SHEAR is the members are encouraged to speak candidly “preferred process” for addressing safety with union leaders, bring forward ideas, concerns and is called out in Article 16.5 ask questions and offer criticism. These of the IAM-Boeing contract. meetings are designed to provide ongoing In this case, 751-member Mark two-way communication between your Parker was working 747 Refurb on the union leadership and you. Plan to attend, Everett flight line. While working on a speak up and get involved. 747-8, Mark and his co-workers became The meetings will begin with a concerned when they experienced workshop on Education Assistance and headaches, nausea, and became light Learning Together benefits, as well as the headed when entering the 48 Section of Employee Requested Transfer system, the previously fueled airplane they were with a focus on pathways to different tasked to work on. jobs such as 777X positions. Mark contacted his Business Rep Renton and Seattle meetings were Wilson ‘Fergie’ Ferguson who contacted combined after input from the last Town IAM-Boeing Joint Programs to assist. Hall series. There are three meetings Program Coordinator Howard Carlson L to R: IAM-Boeing Joint Programs Coordinator Howard Carlson, Joseph each day to accommodate all three shifts. helped Mark initiate a SHEAR to Macharia and Mark Parker close out a SHEAR that resulted in added ventilation See meeting times and locations below. immediately review the air quality, within 24 hours after their crew experienced headaches, dizziness and nausea. Next town hall meetings: exposure limits and explore the hours, additional ventilation was added the results. possibility of adding more ventilation to so members could safely perform their “When my entire crew were all April 13 - Everett Hall provide a safer work environment. work without the side effects they had experiencing headache, nausea and 6:30 a.m., 11 a.m. , 3 p.m. Once the SHEAR was filed, the been experiencing. The issue stemmed dizziness we knew it had to do with the April 14 - Renton Hall SHEAR process ensured the necessary from the fact it was work being performed work area. I appreciate our union’s quick 6:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. resources were allocated to investigate on a previously fueled airplane. response and how effective the SHEAR April 15 - Auburn Hall and address the concerns. Within 24 Mark and his crew were satisfied with Continued on page 5 6:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m. Masters of Voters support Inside Index their trade accountability President’s Message...... 2 Political Action...... 3 IAM-Boeing apprentice Polling finds voters support job Community Service...... 6 graduates honored at requirements for aerospace tax Retirement...... 9 annual banquet incentives Want Ads...... 10 8 3 Eastern Washington...... 12 Page 2 751 Aero Mechanic March 2015

Report From the President Tax break accountability: Separating fact from fiction BY JON HOLDEN our state, by incrementally benefit our members. Our wage standards as taxes go, to Washington aerospace IAM 751 President reducing the company’s tax legislation could raise the pay of many of companies. The big aerospace breaks each time it moves our brothers and sisters at AIM Aerospace Our Legislature revises our state’s companies and their allies jobs out of Washington. It’s and Hytek Finishes – and even some of laws every year, to fix flaws in them as are pulling out all the stops common-sense legislation and our members at Boeing who haven’t yet originally written. I think it’s essential to derail our tax incentive I thank Rep. June Robinson progressed to the maximum pay in their that we fix the flaws in the aerospace accountability legislation in of Everett for introducing labor grade. And our bill setting job tax incentives now, rather than live Olympia. the bill in the House of targets would make it less attractive for with legislation until 2040 that doesn’t This shows that we are Representatives. Boeing to move our members’ work to maximize return for the citizens of making an impact and moving House Bill 1786 is also other states. Washington. the debate in the right direction. common-sense legislation. That’s the Finally, this is simply good public Boeing and its allies argue that the tax As part of that debate, IAM 751 bill that would require Washington policy. It is not right that under the current incentives have worked to create jobs Legislative Director Larry Brown aerospace companies to pay workers legislation, Boeing gets to double-dip by in our state, and because of that, they and I have been doing a lot of media with three years’ experience at least the taking jobs from our state to other states shouldn’t be changed. As proof, Boeing interviews, meeting one-on-one with key state’s median wage, which is currently and then collect tax incentives for both. says they have added 30,000 since 2003, figures in Olympia and testifying before $19.67 an hour. It’s not right that our citizens are paying when the state first created aerospace tax legislative committees. I want to brief Again, other states, where Boeing taxes to boost the profits of aerospace incentives for the 787. you on some of the questions that we’ve operates, have these kinds of wage suppliers, when they’re already paying That doesn’t tell the whole story. For had to answer, but first, let me give you standards for their tax incentives. taxes for public services that allow Continued on page 8 some important background information. Missouri, in fact, requires Boeing to pay workers at those companies to survive First off, the polling numbers show wages that are 40 percent above that on poverty wages. District Lodge 751, that the public is behind us in our fight. state’s median wage in order to qualify for It’s not right, and we need to fix International Assn. of It is encouraging that the public sees the one set of the incentives it is getting there. it, by creating job retention and wage Machinists and truth, as our efforts are being portrayed House Bill 1786 also gives aerospace standards. as an attempt to destroy “the deal with companies an option: They can either raise Others ask, since these bills make so Aerospace Workers Boeing.” More than two-thirds of their pay to the new standard, and continue much sense, why weren’t they included the people we surveyed – all of them taking their share of the $8.7 billion tax in the original tax incentive package – Jon Holden registered Washington State voters who incentive – or they can give back the tax which, by the way, our union supported? President, Directing said they’re likely to vote in 2016 – said breaks, so that the state could use the I’ve been told there were many parties Business Representative they support the basic concepts behind money to pay for services – like school involved in the discussions behind our two bills. lunches or subsidized public housing – that the scenes about the need to include Susan Palmer And why not? House Bill 2147, which low-wage workers need to survive. accountability standards in the $8.7 Secretary-Treasurer would tie our state’s $8.7 billion aerospace Either way, it’s a win for our state, billion tax package, but it was approved tax incentive package to Boeing’s overall because we’ll either lift thousands of in a three-day special session that left no Clark Fromong Sergeant-at-Arms employment in our state, is simply workers out of poverty, or we’ll get time for debate or compromise. The bill common sense. States like Missouri and money to fund the services that they so that reached the Governor’s desk didn’t Tommy Wilson South Carolina require Boeing to meet desperately need. include these provisions. specific job “creation” targets in order to State Rep. Mia Gregerson of SeaTac Our union supported the tax incentives Don Morris collect the much-smaller tax incentives was the prime sponsor of this bill, which then – and we still support the policy that Ray Baumgardner that those states offer. I believe the passed its first committee vote and our state should use tax incentives to Brett Coty citizens of Washington State deserve the could very well end up being debated attract new businesses here and to help D. Joe Crockett same consideration for their tax dollars – on and voted on by the whole House of existing businesses grow. I hope Boeing and the polling shows that regardless of Representatives. and its suppliers end up earning every Ron Bradley political party (Democrat, Republican or Now, to the questions. One of the dime of the $8.7 billion. I just want to Emerson Hamilton Independent) a majority of voters in our main ones we get is a simple one – Why see changes in the rules to ensure that Charles G. Craft state agree with me. are you doing this? our members, aerospace workers and the Steve Warren (Eastern WA) That’s especially true because Boeing There are a number of reasons. citizens of Washington get a fair return isn’t really “creating” any new jobs in First, we are doing the work that on this important investment of public Richard McCabe Missouri or South Carolina, in order to get a union should be doing. We are money. Jason Redrup those tax breaks. Instead, it’s moving jobs fighting to preserve jobs and gain job Other people ask: Don’t we, as a state, Wilson ‘Fergie’ Ferguson – most of which are already performed security and wage standard language have a deal with Boeing, and wouldn’t Dan Swank by both IAM and SPEEA members right in this legislation. This is what a union these bills break our deal with the here in Puget Sound – for the primary should be fighting for. Our members, company? Dena Bartman purpose of extracting tax incentives from aerospace workers across the state and The answer is no – our state doesn’t Patrick Bertucci the citizens of those states. our communities will benefit from these have a contract with Boeing. What Grace Holland House Bill 2147 would create an improvements. Governor Inslee signed was a law that Union Business Representatives incentive for Boeing to keep work in Secondly, these bills would directly granted preferential treatment as far Union Offices: • 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle; 206-763-1300 Rights at Work classes continue in March • 201 A St. SW, Auburn; 253-833-5590 • 233 Burnett N., Renton; 425-235-3777 Rights at Work classes for IAM 751 • 8729 Airport Rd, Everett; stewards and members will continue in 425-355-8821 March, with sessions planned at the Au- • 4226 E. Mission, Spokane burn, Everett and Renton union halls. 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Political Action Two-thirds of voters support accountability Surveys find support for aerospace wage standards, Boeing job requirements New polling shows that more than two- thirds of likely Washington voters support tying tax breaks for aerospace companies to requirements for maintaining jobs and providing living wages. The findings show strong support for two pieces of legislation now being considered in Olympia that would add accountability Pro-worker to the $8.7 billion aerospace tax preference bill. Approved in November 2013 during bills advance a special session, the legislation extended current cuts in Business & Occupation tax rates for aerospace companies, including in Olympia the Boeing Co., along with other tax Other states require Boeing to bring jobs in order to get tax breaks, says state Rep June Robinson (D-Everett), so it’s fair to ask the company to at least stop BY DAVID GROVES credits, until 2040. eliminating jobs here if it’s going to collect its full share of the $8.7 billion Washington State Labor Council The two legislative bills, one aerospace tax handout. “Which Side Are You On?” addressing jobs and the other wages, That question from a classic union will bring aerospace tax incentives in 3.5 percent margin of error. I SUPPORT Gregerson (D-SeaTac), anthem was repeatedly posed by Lynne line with legislation in other states and Among the key findings were House Bill 1786 gives Dodson, Secretary Treasurer of the Washington’s original intent to maintain Tax Incentive that 67 percent of the voting aerospace companies Washington State Labor Council, to and grow the state’s aerospace industry public support tying tax Accountability an option: Either pay istrict Lodge 751 several hundred union members and with good, family wage jobs. D breaks to jobs. As proposed, experienced workers community supporters at the Feb. 20 The effort to add accountability to the the amount of the tax break wages equal to the typical labor rally on the Capitol steps. tax incentives was officially launched would be reduced for Boeing Washington worker’s “Which side are you on? Shared Feb. 16 at a press conference overlooking if its in-state employment paycheck by year three of prosperity or even greater inequality?” the Boeing plant in Renton by Rep. drops below certain benchmarks. employment, or forego the tax break. she asked. “Shared prosperity and a June Robinson (D-Everett), along with “Within days of getting tax breaks from “The survey results were very clear — better world for all of us, or just more members of District 751 and SPEEA. Washington, Boeing started moving work voters want our legislators to act to ensure profits for the few, already wealthy?” “Our legislation will ensure aerospace out,” said Ray Goforth, executive director that we’re actually getting the jobs that we’re Washington voters will soon find tax incentives are used to benefit the of SPEEA. “Boeing cuts employment in already paying for,” said IAM 751 President out which side their representatives are people who grant them – taxpayers in Washington and moves the work to states Jon Holden. “It’s an issue of fairness. If we on. Three key pieces of the Washing- Washington,” said Robinson. “Other that required the company to add workers as Washington citizens are going to give ton State Labor Council’s 2015 Shared states require Boeing to bring jobs to in exchange for tax breaks. Boeing doesn’t hundreds of millions of dollars each year to Prosperity Agenda have cleared two receive tax breaks and it’s only fair that add a single employee here, but is able to an industry that generates billions of dollars committee hurdles and are ready for a the citizens of Washington demand the get tax breaks from two states.” in profits, then we should get good family- full vote of the House: same treatment.” The survey also showed that 68 wage jobs in return.” House Bill 1354, sponsored by Rep. The survey was conducted in early percent of voters support establishing a A summary of the survey results is Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline), to protect February by EMC Research, which polled wage standard for companies receiving available at: www.speea.org or www. workers who face retaliation for speak- 771 registered voters statewide. It had a the tax breaks. Introduced by Rep. Mia iam751.org ing up about wage theft and simply try- ing to earn a hard day’s wage. House Bill 1355, sponsored by Rep. Spin vs. fact on Aerospace Tax Accountability Jessyn Farrell (D-Seattle), to increase the state’s minimum wage over four If Boeing’s spin of job growth jobs would be moved outside Wash- years to create a new floor of $12 an and boosting the economy are ington State (more than 4,000 since hour. true, why is Boeing resisting November 2013 when the incentives House Bill 1356, sponsored by Rep. tying incentives to job num- passed). To date, there are more than Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), to allow bers like many other states 3,000 fewer Boeing jobs in Washing- all workers in Washington to earn sick have? If wage and job standards ton State than we had when this leg- leave to take care of themselves or a are bad, why isn’t Boeing fighting islation passed. loved one when they are sick. to have them removed in states like Polls show that such changes are SPIN: Boeing says Washington Missouri and South Carolina? supported by voters of both political State’s tax incentives have the strictest we? (See chart lower left.) parties, and our elected representa- accountability standards of any incen- tives have heard testimony from many SPIN: Boeing says attaching “ar- tive in the state. SPIN: The 2013 incentive re- working people who support the bills. bitrary” job creation numbers to an People like Klayson of Redmond: FACT: That still did not quires Boeing to build the 777X in industry that is already boosting “My boss owes me thousands of dol- prevent Boeing from eliminat- the state. Washington’s economy is “harmful lars in back wages and even though I ing thousands of jobs in Wash- and unnecessary.” FACT: That does not result in main- won my case in court I haven’t seen a ington State. Standards must be taining or growing jobs and has result- penny of that money.” FACT: Since Spring of 2013, Boe- strengthened. Other states have job ed in Boeing moving jobs so we now People like Norman of Bremerton: ing has announced more than 6,000 and wage requirements, why don’t have more than 3,000 fewer “Many of us are working two jobs and trying to get an education at the same jobs than when the $8.7 billion See Why We Need Accountability time. It will work if you are living with tax incentives were passed. States granting the largest aerospace tax incentives – ranked by size your parents. If your parents can’t help, Remember Boeing’s pledge it is tough and many drop out of school State Year Approved Amount Jobs required in 2003 to build the 787 for perpetuating another generation living Washington 2013 0 I SUPP $8.7 billion ORT the original tax incentives? In in poverty. ... The reality is 16 hours Washington 2003 $3.24 billion 0 Tax Incentiv e exchange for the $3.2 billion a day, six days a week just for shelter South Carolina 2009 $900 million 3,800 A ccountabilit and food, and then try to get ahead. It Missouri 2014 $229 million 2,000 y incentives, Boeing gave Japan District Lodge 751 doesn’t work.” Alabama 1997 $150 million 2,300 the 787 wings and built a sec- People like Jennifer of Auburn: “If South Carolina 2013 $120 million 2,000 ond line in South Carolina. I get sick I have to call in and say I’m Since 1996, Boeing has been on the receiving end of 152 tax subsidies worth more than $13.1 billion, according to data compiled by Good Jobs First, Continued on page 4 sick within a certain amount of time before my shift, and if I miss more than Take ACTION NOW! one day then I’m fired. The other- is Visit www.iam751.org to send an email to legislators in Olympia that you support aerospace tax incentive account- sue is being a mother. If my children ability (HB 1786 and HB 2147). Encourage them to amend the tax preferences to protect jobs and provide good are sick, I can’t call in sick to take care of them. By the third day I would be wages for the citizens of our state. It is not enough to simply declare an intent to create jobs that pay a decent fired.” wage, it should be a requirement. Make your voice heard and ask friends and family to send an email, as well. Page 4 751 Aero Mechanic March 2015

Political Action Wage standards bill passes its first vote in Legislature Machinists and SPEEA testi- incentive programs in 42 states. Of those, 98 industry incentive programs imposed fied in support of bill wage requirements. States like South Substitute House Bill 1786, which Carolina, Missouri and Kansas – each of would set a voluntary wage standard for them home to major Boeing facilities – aerospace companies that accept a share all have wage requirements in return for of the Washington’s $8.7 billion aero- aerospace tax incentives, he said. space tax break, was approved by the Missouri, for example, recently House Labor Committee by a 4-3 vote on passed legislation that requires Boeing Feb 17. to create new jobs that would pay more The bill was amended before the vote, than $60,800 a year, in order to qualify to clarify that companies would have to for the state aid. South Carolina requires pay employees with three years’ at their Boeing to pay wages based on the aver- company at least the state’s median wage, age wage in the county where it operates, which is currently $19.67 an hour. The and also to provide health insurance. requirement would be phased in over It’s important for states to set these three years. kinds of standards in order to prevent Companies would have the option to IAM 751 Machinist Paul Elliott tells state Legislators what it was like working “hidden taxpayer costs,” Cafcas told the give up the tax incentive and continue to for poverty wages at an aerospace supplier in Kent, during a hearing on a bill Labor Committee. “These costs occur pay low wages. If they did, the increased to establish a wage standard for companies taking state aerospace tax breaks. when subsidized jobs pay poorly or lack taxes that they would pay would be ear- basic healthcare. As a result, employees Couldn’t afford own home share of what has grown to become the marked for providing public services have to rely on public assistance pro- nation’s largest corporate tax-give-away, low-wage workers need to survive, like He works at the Boeing Co. now, but grams like Medicaid, housing assistance, Washington State’s $8.7 billion aerospace free school lunches for their children. before he landed that job, he worked energy assistance and food stamps.” tax incentive package. The bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Mia for an aerospace parts supplier in Kent, Cafcas told the committee that the “I believed that incentives were sup- Gregerson (D-SeaTac) called the legisla- where he started at $9.50 an hour to make wage bill makes sense. “Standards like posed to create middle-class jobs,” El- tion “commonsense and reasonable.” parts for Boeing, Lockheed Martin and those set in HB 1786 are commonly used liott told the legislators. “But they used “I love this bill because it starts the other aerospace giants. on major economic development deals the tax incentives to increase their profits conversation about being fair and trans- He was one of the few lucky ones, he around the country.” while continuing to pay their workers low parent,” she said. told members of the Labor Committee. wages.” One-third under $15/hour The three Republicans on the commit- He got picked for training that led to pro- That’s just not right, said Holden. tee — Reps. Graham Hunt (R-Orting), motions that led to raises that lifted him SPEEA Legislative Director Chelsea The change would be good for Wash- Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg) and Gina out of abject poverty. Orvella told the committee that roughly ington taxpayers, said IAM 751 Legisla- McCabe (R-Goldendale) — all voted no. Even so, Elliott told the legislators, “I one third of the non-Boeing aerospace tive Director Larry Brown after the hear- Representatives of District 751 testi- had to live with my parents. I couldn’t af- production workers in Washington State ing. fied in support of the bill during a hearing ford a house.” are locked into jobs paying less than $15 “The way the tax incentives are struc- on Feb. 9. His co-workers who didn’t get the rais- an hour. tured now, Washington State citizens are Washington taxpayers are paying twice es continued to toil for just above mini- “Our state invests heavily in the aero- paying a premium to create jobs with be- for aerospace supplier jobs, District Presi- mum wage, Elliott said. The company’s space industry,” she said. “It’s a vital tool low-average pay,” Brown said. “We think dent Jon Holden told the legislative panel health insurance was so expensive, many for our success here in Washington, but our state’s citizens deserve a better return — with tax breaks that directly go to the decided they were better off enrolling thousands of workers are not sharing in on their $8.7 billion investment.” companies’ bottom lines, and by paying in the taxpayer-subsidized basic health that success.” for welfare programs that provide the plan that’s offered to low-income people. Other states have standards That’s why SPEEA supports wage working poor with food and shelter that Some of those who stuck with the com- Other states do get those kinds of re- standards, Orvella said. The standards they can’t afford with their tiny paychecks. pany health plan ended up in bankruptcy, turns on their tax incentive investments, would encourage companies to pay “a liv- “Too many employers are paying the because when their wives got pregnant, said Thomas Cafcas, a research analyst ing wage in aerospace, and in turn work- majority of their employees less than they couldn’t pay the deductibles and pre- with Good Jobs First, a non-partisan re- ers, could support the businesses in their $15 an hour,” Holden testified. “They’re miums with their $12-an-hour paychecks. search center. communities.” stuck having to use the social safety net, Yet while his co-workers were strug- Cafcas told the House Labor Commit- Without the standards, “we leave thou- and work 50 to 60 hours a week to sur- gling to pay for their families’ most-basic tee that he was involved in a study that sands of workers behind,” she said. vive.” needs, their employer was collecting a evaluated 238 state-sponsored business Paul Elliott was one of those workers. Tell Congress: No fast track/No TPP Spin vs fact on Aerospace To voice opposition to Fast Track and the disastrous basic rights for Americans. Tax Accountability impacts it would have on America’s economy, jobs, “The TPP and Fast Track will mean lower pay, Continued from page 3 environment and public health, the Washington Fair fewer jobs, and greater income inequality for U.S. Trade Coalition and its allies put together a series of workers. Fast Track and the TPP is the wrong track for SPIN: Boeing implies they are increasing jobs, rallies on the “Fair Trade or BusTour.” America’s middle class. We need however, they only cite the 2003 employment level. Machinists took part in a rally in trade agreements that improve the Tacoma in opposition to Fast Track quality of our lives,” said Lynne FACT: Boeing says they have added 30,000 jobs legislation for a proposed international Dodson, Secretary Treasurer of the since 2003 when initial incentives were approved. Boe- trade pact called the Trans Pacific Washington State Labor Council. ing is using the low point following the 9-11 terrorist at- Partnership (TPP), which has been District 751 President Jon tacks as a baseline. Employment would have increased dubbed “NAFTA on steroids.” Holden acknowledged trade even without tax incentives, due to the global aerospace Several members of Congress from the is important to our members, industry rebounding. Pacific Northwest remain undecided on this but pointed out a proper trade critical issue and need to hear from their agreement won’t put pressure FACT: $8.7 billion added to tax incentives in Novem- constituents. Concerned Americans and Dist. 751 President Jon on local workers to reduce their ber 2013 – that should be the new employment baseline. union members are encouraged to call their Holden opposed fast track wages and benefits. State legislators didn’t require “job growth” like the other Congressional Reps and encourage them to and TPP at a Tacoma rally. “The agreement has been states did for a lot less money. (See chart on Page 3.) vote no Fast Track for the Trans Pacific Partnership! negotiated in secret. Fast track means...more high Since then, Boeing announced movement of thousands Fast Track legislation gives the President the tech, high skilled jobs sent outside of America. There of jobs out of Washington – not because of a downturn authority to send a trade agreement to Congress are already enough people trying to eliminate the in the industry, but to double dip and collect Washington for an up or down vote without the possibility of middle class,” Jon said. “Let’s not serve our jobs up tax incentives, as well as incentives from the states where amendments. TPP is a secret agreement negotiated on a silver platter with Fast Track. How many jobs behind closed doors by government bureaucrats and must be lost before we learn? Skilled workers have they moved the jobs and had a job requirement! more than 600 corporate lobbyists with only one no standing at the table and that’s not right. We need SPIN: The 777X program will employ about 10 per- labor representative. It threatens democracy, jobs, to know what is in the agreement and how it affects cent more Boeing employees than today’s 777 program. and the environment. The intent is to negate our laws, workers in the U.S. before it is passed into law.” regulations and court sovereignty. Fast track would Take Action NOW! FACT: If that is true and Boeing increases employ- usurp Congress’ authority over trade matters. Call your Congressional Representatives ment, it will have lived up to the intent of the legis- Simply put: The United States cannot afford today at 1-855-712-8441 and tell them vote lation, which will allow Boeing to take the full tax another trade agreement that replicates the mistakes NO on fast track and NO on TPP. For more incentives by maintaining and growing jobs. So why of the past. Fast track will devastate jobs, wages and information visit: www.nofasttrack.com oppose the legislation? March 2015 751 Aero Mechanic Page 5 Filing a SHEAR ‘Don’t Fear the SHEAR’ embrace it! Any Boeing employee can While the Safety Health and Environmental Action Request (SHEAR) file a SHEAR to address a form has been the preferred method of safety concern. dealing with safety issues at Boeing for • Go to: more than two decades, it is surprising http://sfty.web.boeing.com how few union members (and managers) • Click “Enter new SHEAR” understand its purpose and how to use it. The SHEAR is called out in our contract in Section 16.5. Safety Health To educate and encourage members Environmental Action and managers to embrace and utilize Request (the preferred the SHEAR process, the 777 Program process called out in 16.5 of partnered with Joint Programs the IAM-Boeing contract) Coordinators Howard Carlson, Spencer Burris and Dan Cundiff to develop a class. With assistance from 777 Manufacturing, SHEAR success the class is appropriately named “Don’t Fear the SHEAR.” Joint Programs Coordinator Spencer Burris, Business Rep Jason Redrup, Joint resolve safety issues “The class is designed to create a Programs Coordinator Howard Carlson and HSI Site Committee Rachel Sarzynski Continued from page 1 better understanding of the SHEAR discuss getting members to initiate SHEARs when they have a safety concern. form process was. It brought attention to process and tools, as well as recognize the significant impact – measured by an have also been taking the class. In addition, the matter, made the necessary changes benefit of the Everett enhanced SHEAR increased number of SHEARs being filed there is online training for our members so we could safely perform our jobs,” requirements,” said Business Rep Jason and hazards being addressed. The class focused on how to initiate a SHEAR. said Mark. Redrup, who serves as the site Safety demonstrates the ease and effectiveness The SHEAR process is designed: “SHEARs should be used anytime a Focal. “Eliminating barriers to members of using SHEARs while removing • to provide effective and timely member identifies a safety concern that and managers using the SHEAR process is barriers. attention to a safety concern cannot be fixed immediately. Members critical. Members must know they can and “The response to the class has been • to obtain company resources to should embrace this process and use it to should initiate a SHEAR any time they very positive. People come into the address and resolve identified concerns ensure their workplace is safe,” Howard have a safety concern without getting a class with a preconceived notion about • to provide tracking and reporting of said. negative reaction from their management. SHEARs and they leave the class with progress and results SHEARs should actually be encouraged.” a totally different opinion once they • as a communication, visibility Another recent SHEAR success The class evolved after 777 Leadership have been provided with the tools and measurement tool for members, An employee from the 777 Program was asked how I.A.M / Boeing Joint and knowledge to make their SHEAR management, site leadership and site created a SHEAR to address a safety Programs could assist them with safety. experience successful. The feedback is committees. concern to replace damaged hoses on “SHEARS are one of my very encouraging,” said Howard. “Don’t Fear the SHEAR classes will liquid nitrogen tanks. Before initiating responsibilities at I.A.M /Boeing Joint “We targeted managers for the class be expanded across Everett in the near a SHEAR, the member had tried several Programs. I saw a lot of misunderstanding to help eliminate the misunderstandings, future with the goal of expanding to other other methods to address the safety on the floor and pockets of negativity and get them to encourage the use of sites. concern with no success. from managers when you mention a SHEARs. If a manager is discouraging To learn more about the SHEAR The employee brought the issue to the SHEAR. We hope to change that with someone from initiating a SHEAR, process or to initiate a SHEAR visit: attention of the IAM-Boeing Joint Programs this class,” said Howard Carlson, one of that is not the right message,” Howard http://sfty.web.com.com. Click “Enter Everett Site Committee during a recent IAM’s Coordinators teaching the class. said. “Keep in mind anyone at Boeing new SHEAR.” safety walk. The Committee instructed the “The more who know what a SHEAR can initiate a SHEAR for a workplace The message is a good one: Don’t member to initiate a SHEAR per Article can do and how it benefits everyone, the safety concern – whether they are hourly, Fear the SHEAR. It is simply a tool to 16.5 since it is the “preferred process.” safer the workplace will be.” management, or salaried.” identify and address safety concerns Once the SHEAR was created, the The initial class kicked off in Safety coordinators, stewards, safety so embrace the SHEAR to make your new hoses were procured and installed November and it is already having a focals and HSI site committee members workplace safer! within 24 hours – again demonstrating the effectiveness of the SHEAR. Workers rally for fairness and accountability in Olympia Continued from page 1 living wage jobs? Or big tax giveaways SPEEA Legislative for workers who report their employers for that benefit the CEOs but not the workers?” Director Chelsea wage-theft violations. It’s important to raise the minimum Orvella told the State Labor Council Secretary wage, but “we don’t need to just talk labor rally since the Treasurer Lynne Dodson said workers about minimum wages,” said the Rev. Legislature approved need to ask their elected representatives Steve Baber, the pastor at St. Peter’s the $8.7 billion tax a blunt question: Which side are you on? United Methodist Church in Bellevue, package for Boeing “Which side are you on? Corporations who is a member of the Washington and its suppliers in that make millions get massive tax breaks Christian Leaders Coalition. November 2013, while pensions get frozen, jobs are That’s why he’s supporting efforts to the company has shipped out of state and public education set wage standards at companies taking eliminated 3,000 jobs is starved?” Dodson asked, her words the aerospace tax breaks, Baber said. in Washington State. echoing off the state Capitol building. “We need to start talking about livable “Just today, 100 “If a company is going to get a wages -- there’s a difference.” people got layoff tax break, they need to create jobs in But with hard work it is possible, notices,” Orvella said. Machinists were not just visible, but vocal at the rally Washington,” she said. “If they are going Baber said. “Things that are impossible Other states have calling for accountability. to save billions in taxes, the workers can be made possible when people are requirements for Republicans have joined together to support should at least get a living wage for committed,” he said. “We need to come companies to create jobs before they get Big Business interests and level attacks on making them prosperous.” together to make our lives better for our tax incentives, she added. Washington working people. “There is a Wisconsin-style “Which side are you on,” Dodson children, our grandchildren and their deserves that too. “We think that’s what the attack going on,” he warned. concluded. “Corporate accountability and children after.” public deserves and expects.” We need all voters to get involved and Holden told the crowd that the citizens of contact legislators (1-800-562-6000) to Washington have made an unprecedented encourage support for this legislation. investment in our state’s aerospace industry, and “we need to get something for it. We want those tax dollars to be used so that we get something in return.” That something should be a targeted number of jobs that pay a wage that’s high enough to lift aerospace workers out of poverty, Holden said. Without that, the $8.7 billion is just Boeing taking taxpayers’ money with nothing in return. L to R: Rob Carver, Jeremy Wise, Levi Wilson, It won’t be easy, warned Sen. Pam Harris, Terri Myette and Adrian Camez carried an informative banner and Tony Lloyd meet with Senator McCoy’s telling why our state needs job requirements at the rally on Feb. 20. Steve Conway (D-Tacoma). Senate legislative aides. Page 6 751 Aero Mechanic March 2015

Community Service District 751 MVPs build better communities Left: MVPs help refurbish donated used toys at the Toy Rescue Mission in Tacoma. Below left: MVPs clean up along the committee’s new Adopt-a-Road location, near the Boeing plant in Auburn. Below: MVPs prepare and serve breakfast for homeless people at The Rescue Mission in Tacoma.

For information on how you can help make our communities better as a union MVP, call the Seattle Union Hall at (206) 764-0335.

Members of the Machinists Volunteer Program’s North End Subcommittee built a wheelchair ramp for an Everett family.

Banquet April 11 The Machinists Volunteer Pro- gram will honor last year’s top vol- unteers at a banquet this spring. The annual MVP banquet will be from 5 to 7 p.m. April 11 at the Se- attle Union Hall, 9135 15th Place S. The banquet is a potluck with meat and drinks provided. Those at- tending are asked to bring a side dish MVPs provide used clothing to Pierce County homeless people at a Project or salad. Homeless Connect event in Spanaway. Puppy Putt 13 motorcycle event to raffle Harley XG 750 The 13th annual Puppy Putt charity motorcycle ride of the organizing committee. will be July 11 at locations around Puget Sound. “It’s an all-breed event,” she said. Riders will leave between 8 and 10 a.m. on that All funds raised through registration, sponsorships Saturday, from Sound Harley-Davidson, at 1612 and the prize drawing go to Guide Dogs of America, a Smokey Point Blvd. in Marysville, and Northwest California-based charity that provides service dogs and Harley-Davidson, at 8000 Freedom Lane in Lacey. training in their use free of charge to people who are The separate groups will meet at District 751’s Seattle blind or have impaired vision from across the United Union Hall – 9135 15th Place S. – for an afternoon of States and Canada. motorcycle-themed food, music and fun. District 751 is the top fundraiser for Guide Dogs of Advanced registration for the ride costs $15 for each America. Over the past six years, the union has raised rider and $5 for passengers. Registration forms are more than $1.8 million for the charity. available at all IAM 751 union halls in Puget Sound, or “Puppy Putt is a fun event that attracts motorcycle online at www.PuppyPutt.com. enthusiasts from across Puget Sound,” said IAM 751 Puppy Putt 13 will be July 11. Separate groups of As part of the festivities, the Puppy Putt organizing President Jon Holden. “But it’s also an important event motorcycle riders will leave Marysville and Lacey to committee will hold a prize drawing for a 2015 Harley- meet at District 751’s Seattle Union Hall. to raise funds for a charity that makes a huge difference Davidson XG 750. Tickets costing $5 each will be in the lives of the people it touches.” available from members of the Puppy Putt committee Puget Sound Harley-Davidson dealers are major Details are available online at www.PuppyPutt.com. and also will be sold at each IAM 751 union hall in sponsors, but Puppy Putt is open to motorcycles of all Puget Sound. makes and models, said Terri Myette, who is chairwoman United Way offering tax filing help for middle-income workers Take advantage of United Way’s Free Some returns are too complex for our SSA-1099 forms (Social Security and/ Tax Preparation services. Neighborhood volunteers. For example, they cannot or retirement income), etc. For a list Find sites online sites are open now to mid-April, 2015. prepare returns for income earned in other of common tax forms, visit the listed Tax help is available in your states. For details, visit the United Way websites. To learn of tax prep sites in King County neighborhood and in your language from web sites for King, Pierce or Snohomish Note: If you are filing jointly with your visit: www.uwkc.org/ways-to-volunteer/ IRS-certified volunteers. They’ll help counties. spouse, you both must be present to e-file. ongoing-campaigns/free-tax-services/ you get all the credits you qualify for and What To Bring Recommended file your return electronically, so you’ll Required • Bank account number and routing For Snohomish County tax prep sites visit: get your refund fast. The best news: No • Social Security cards/individual number www.uwsc.org/freetaxpreparationcamp- appointment needed and no fees to pay. tax identification numbers (ITINs) and • A copy of last year’s tax return aign.php Eligibility birthdates for everyone to be listed on the • Mortgage interest payments and Anyone who earned less than $60,000 return insurance premiums (Form 1098) For Pierce County tax prep locations visit: (in King County) or less than $53,000 • Photo ID • Name, address and taypayer ID http://www.uwpc.org/tax-assistance (in Pierce and Snohomish counties) in • All tax statements, such as W-2 forms number for childcard provider 2014 can use United Way’s Free Tax (from all your employers), 1099 forms • Out-of-pocket expenses for higher Preparation services. (interest, dividends, unemployment), education. March 2015 751 Aero Mechanic Page 7

Community Service Machinists collect 15,000 diapers for kids in shelters IAM 751 Machinists have donat- ed 15,105 diapers and 2,900 baby wipes to two south King County shelters that host women fleeing from domestic violence. “We’re making a difference, one tushy at a time,” quipped Rob Cur- ran, the chairman of the Machin- ists Volunteer Program at Machin- ists Union District Lodge 751. The MVP committee coordinated the diaper drive. The diapers and wipes will ben- efit women staying at Mary’s Place in Seattle and the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network in Tukwila. Diapers can be really expensive for women who are living in shel- ters during a time of crisis, said Cheryl Hurst, a community activist who helps support the shelters. They’re not paid for by any so- cial welfare programs, yet they’re essential, she said. “You kind of have to have diapers.” The diapers donated by the union members will go a long way to meet MVPs Dave Henry (left) and Rob Curran pose with community activist Cheryl Hurst alongside the 15,000 diapers that need, Hurst said. collected by IAM 751 Machinists for the children of women staying at two King County domestic violence shelters. “All of us who are parents under- stand how critical clean diapers are “Our union is committed to mak- of the way so many have stepped up Thanks to the scores of Machin- to babies and their mothers,” said ing our communities better places to help some of our littlest neigh- ists who donated diapers and wipes. IAM 751 President Jon Holden. to live,” he continued. “I’m proud bors in need.” Spreading the love: Unions kick off peanut butter drives North-End Machinists to vie with South End for peanut Shop Union! butter drive bragging rights You can support members of UFCW IAM 751 Machinists will compete Local 21 during the peanut butter this year to see which group can help drive by shopping at the following ease hunger for the most people. stores: The union will take part in two Albertson’s peanut butter drives sponsored by the Bartell Drugs central labor councils in Pierce and Fred Meyer Snohomish counties. Haggen/Top Food & Drug The drives start this month, and will Metropolitan Market continue through May 8. Donations can PCC be brought to any IAM 751 union hall QFC in Puget Sound, or to monthly local Red Apple lodge meetings at the Seattle Union Rite Aid Safeway Hall. IAM 751 delegate Terri Myette poses with other Pierce County Central Labor Town & Country/Central Market Peanut butter collected at the Council volunteers with some of the 4 tons of peanut butter collected by Auburn, Renton and Seattle union halls Pierce County union members in last year’s peanut butter drive. District 751 Uwajimaya will go to the Pierce County Central members donated some 1,150 pounds of it -- 706 jars. And many Thriftway stores Labor Council, which will pool it “bragging rights, and the knowledge butter last year, which was snapped with peanut butter collected by other to buy it whenever possible from they are helping feed hungry children up by hungry families at food banks in unions in Pierce County and give it to unionized grocery stores. in their community this summer,” said less than two months, said Myette, who the Emergency Food Network, which However, all donations will be Terri Myette, who is one of the focals is an IAM 751 delegate to the Pierce supplies 60 food banks in the greater accepted, said Myette. “Hungry for the District 751 effort. County Labor Council. Tacoma area. children don’t pay attention to labels.” This will be the fifth consecutive “Sadly, one out of every six people Peanut butter collected at the Everett “Our union is committed to making year that District 751 and the Pierce in Pierce County relies on food banks Union Hall will be contributed to the life better for low-income working County labor council have conducted for at least some part of their family’s Snohomish County Labor Council’s people in our communities,” said IAM a peanut butter drive for South Puget meals each week,” she said. “Most of second annual peanut butter drive, 751 Business Rep Jason Redrup, who is Sound. Over the years, IAM 751 these people have jobs, but they aren’t which benefits Volunteers of America’s the president of the Snohomish County members have donated about 4,900 paid enough to support themselves or Everett Food Bank. Labor Council. pounds of peanut butter – close to 2.5 their families.” The group of Machinists who “We do that by helping workers tons. That includes workers at many low- collect the most peanut butter will get organize unions where they work,” The success of the Pierce County wage aerospace suppliers, she said. he said, “and by lobbying in Olympia drive led the Snohomish County central Peanut butter is an excellent source for laws like the wage standard for labor council to conduct its first-ever of protein with a good shelf life, Myette companies who take our state’s $8.7 drive last year, which netted just over a said. billion aerospace tax incentive.” half-ton of peanut butter for food banks It’s also something that most But while the union works on in Snohomish County. children like, which makes it especially these long-term efforts, Redrup said, Last year, District 751 volunteers important for food banks in summer “things like the peanut butter drive are donated 706 jars of peanut butter, time, when children from low-income something all of us can do to help meet weighing in at an estimated 1,150 families no longer get free or reduced- the immediate needs of hungry low- pounds. It was given to the Pierce price lunches at school. income working families in all of our County Central Labor Council. Organizers encourage union Some of the peanut butter collected communities.” by IAM 751 Machinists for the 2013 In all, Pierce County unions members to buy union-made peanut peanut butter drive in Pierce County. collected more than 4 tons of peanut butter brands like Jif or Adam’s, and Page 8 751 Aero Mechanic March 2015 Graduates embrace continued learning On Feb. 13, five members were Benc. Industrial honored at the annual IAM/Boeing Electronic Apprenticeship Graduation Banquet for Maintenance their hard work and dedication that earned Technician: Bryan them the right to be called “journeyman” Ehli. Composite in their respective trades. Manufacturing The banquet culminated four years of Technician: work and over 8,000 hours of grueling Kosall Seng. studies. Yet this hardly describes the Manufacturing commitment required to complete the Machinists Dmitriy program. These dedicated individuals Sviderskiy and attend school two to three days a week Don Tran. after putting in 8 hours at work, rotate The highlight plants, have their progress reviewed by a of the evening was group of people, and learn a new machine the presentation of every few months. The mixture of on-the- the Arnie Durall job training and classroom instruction Achievement covers courses such as shop theory, Award to NC Spar This year’s graduates logged in more than 8,000 hours to complete their respective programs. L to R: Bryan Ehli, Dmitriy Sviderskiy, Craig Benc, Kosall Seng, and Don Tran. trigonometry, physics, and metallurgy. Mill Operator Just getting into the program is an Graduate Craig the company and the apprenticeship accomplishment, which requires meeting Benc. This award, named after an committee for the support and resources stringent criteria and demonstrating apprenticeship-related instructor who they provided. certain skills. Many take classes for years taught for more than 40 years, is presented “Congratulations, we made it. We just to qualify to enter the program and to the graduate receiving the highest all remember walking into that first compete against hundreds of applicants marks in both shop work and classroom interview with 26 eyes looking at you to enter the prestigious program. work over the life of the program. knowing there were 4 years of hard work This year’s graduates represented four Bryan Ehli spoke for the graduates ahead of us,” Bryan said. “The challenges trades. NC Spar Mill Operator: Craig and thanked the instructors, the union, at school and on-the-job all got us where we are today. This is just the beginning 2015 Apprentice Graduates Photos of a lifetime of challenges ahead of us on right: the job and in life.” Graduate Bryan Ehli spoke on behalf Manufacturing Machinists Dmitriy District 751 President Jon Holden of the graduates. Dmitriy Sviderskiy Don Tran Sviderskiy congratulated the graduates on their meet every goal they try to achieve.” Below: Composite Manufacturing Tech accomplishment and thanked their Top Union and company leaders Don Tran families for providing support throughout Kosall Seng (L) Craig also addressed the graduates. IAM the apprenticeship. “This program sets International President Tom Buffenbarger Ind. Electronic Maint. Tech Benc (R). the bar high and pushes apprentices to spoke to the graduates, along with Alan Bryan Ehli Bottom: Bryan Ehli rise to the top of their craft,” Jon said. May, Boeing Human Resource Vice NC Spar Mill Operator (L), Kosall Jon also emphasized sharing their President. Craig Benc Seng (R). knowledge. “Remember, another If you would like information on apprentice will now be counting on you the IAM-Boeing Joint Apprenticeship to help them along the way. Make sure Program, visit www.iam-boeing- that if there are any hurdles in front of apprenticeship.com/trades.html them, you’re there to help pick them up, set them on their way, and make sure they

Apprenticeship Committee members Gary Lundquist (l) and Lauren Sample (r) present NC Spar Mill Operator graduate Craig Benc (center) the Arnie Durall Achievement Award for posting the highest classroom and shop grades through the life of the program. Retirement workshops for members at Boeing Tax break accountability: District 751 members who 5 p.m. March 18, April Separating fact from fiction work at Boeing can learn how to 29, June 3. Continued from page 2 chase Boeing out of our state. maximize their retirement benefits The workshops will starters, Boeing is selectively choosing To that, I tell them, the real concern at a series of upcoming retirement cover a range of topics data. In 2003, our industry was in the is if we don’t place job security planning workshops. to help you calculate middle of the massive layoff cycle protections and wage standards in this The workshops will be held your real post-Boeing caused by the 9/11 terror attacks. It legislation, then we will continue to see in the coming months at District income, including: was the second-worst slump in Boeing capability and capacity created outside 751’s Puget Sound union halls: • Options for your Boeing VIP, potential history. Of course, we’ve got more of Washington state all over the country. Everett Hall (8729 Airport Road): Two taxes and penalties; people working now than we did back That capability and capacity will be classes a day 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and • Maximizing your Boeing pension in 2003 – the industry has recovered, used to create the next aerospace cluster 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 12, April 16, May options; and over the past 12 years, Boeing has and to build future airplane programs 14 and June 11. • Tax-favored investing and proper asset rehired or replaced all 30,000 people it outside of Washington state. Auburn Hall (201 A St SW): Two allocation; laid off after 9/11. Boeing has already eliminated classes a day 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and • Health and life insurance options; and And, as our members know only 3,000 Washington state jobs since the 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 11, April 22, May • Creative budgeting techniques and too well, the 2003 tax incentives – $8.7 billion package was signed into 13, June 9. dealing with debt. all $3.2 billion worth – didn’t stop law, and it has announced plans to Seattle Hall (9135 15th Pl. S): Two To reserve your seat, call Money Boeing from moving the second 787 move thousands more jobs away. The classes each day: Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 Management Educators at (888) 223-8311 line out of Washington State. current tax incentives aren’t doing p.m. March 19, April 21 and June 16. or send an e-mail to mmepugetsound@ Finally, some reporters have asked anything to stop that, so we need to Renton Hall (233 Burnett Ave N): Two mmeducators.org. whether we’re worried that House improve them to make them work for classes each day: Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to Bill 1786 and House Bill 2147 will Washington State. March 2015 751 Aero Mechanic Page 9

Retirement News 751 retirees attend W.S.A.R.A. conference by Carl Schwartz, 751 Retiree Club gave us an update on senior issues and On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Washington the status of the Alliance nationwide and a State Alliance for Retired Americans met presentation on fighting investment fraud. for its state convention in our 751 Seattle Lynne Dodson, Secretary-Treasurer hall. Over 60 delegates from retiree and Jeff Johnson, President of the groups around the state, including ten Washington State Labor Council both from our 751 Retiree Club, came together spoke on senior legislative priorities at to consider senior issues, elect officers the state legislature. and consider resolutions. Stan Sorscher, Labor Rep from SPEEA, District 751 had a strong leadership provided information and insight into the role in the convention. The meeting problems today’s workers face as pensions was chaired by Interim President Ron collapse and defined contribution plans McGaha of our 751 Retiree Club. fail to deliver a secure retirement. District President Jon Holden Lacy Crawford, Communications welcomed the delegates and guests to Director from the national office of Social our hall and thanked them for remaining Security Works talked about the threats to The state Alliance of Retired Americans conference provided lots of useful active in the fight on retiree issues. Social Security and the political challenges information. Ten 751 retirees attended the conference at the Seattle Union Hall. ARA Executive Director Rich Fiesta this important social program faces. and Al Link, SOAR (Steelworkers) and were: Jackie Boschok, Ron McGaha, Jackie Boschok of our Nancy Heley, Retired Public Employees Helen Lowe, T.J. Seibert, Jim Hutchins, 751 Retiree Club was (AFSCME) were elected Vice Presidents. Vennie Murphy, Nancy Holland Young, elected President of the WA The delegates also adopted four Carl Schwartz, John Guevarra, and Diana State Alliance, Jim Brandley, resolutions supporting Social Security Loggins. Retired Public Employees and Health Care. (AFSCME) as Treasurer 751 retirees who attended Mark your calendars! Mark your calendars and plan to attend several retired club meetings in March at 11 a.m. at the Seattle Union Hall. Monday, March 9th - Business meeting Above: Ron McGaha, who chaired and a special catered lunch of corned beef the conference turns over the gavel and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. to newly elected Alliance state Monday, March 16 - Educational forum president Jackie Boschok. on Estate Plans, Directives, Wills and Left: Alliance for Retired Trusts. Join us to hear from Jan Larsen with Americans Exec. Director Rich Money Management Educators, who will Fiesta swore in the newly elected officers: Jackie Boschok, Al Link provide written instructions and information and James Brandley. Also elected for managing your estate, health care, and but not pictured Nancy Heley. dependents when you are unable to do so.

RETIREE CLUB OFFICERS Retiree club February minutes President Jackie Boschok 206-890-1009 Trustees: The meeting was called to order on Feb. are not making the instructional booklets Vice President Helen Lowe 206-523-9526 Louise Burns 206-242-5878 9 by President Jackie Boschok. available either. You can ask the IRS to mail Secretary Lucia Raum 206-772-5110 John Guevarra 206-762-3848 Roll call of Officers: All officers were you the forms. Treasurer Tom Lux 206-551-1371 Michael Keller 206-723-4973 present or excused. The State legislature is being asked to Srgnt-at-Arms Mike Lough 253-371-4778 Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or Minutes: M/S/P to accept the January continue the Joint Legislative Committee of 206-763-1300 minutes. Aging and Disability. We will be supporting Health and Welfare: Helen Pompeo this effort and ask our members to support gave the report. A moment of silence it. They make information available about was observed for the following deceased seniors and reauthorization is required for Retirees members: Lawrence Dawson, Ralph the next two years. Congratulations to the following who recently retired from the union: French, Paul Lockleer, Thomas Piper, The House of Representatives has again Debra L. Adams Raymond I. Fulz III Robert E. Miller Gloria Schleiff, Terry Six, Maxwell Stone, voted to repeal the Affordable Health Care Christyann Aldrich Orville Funk II Van P. Monteith Jr. Gilbert Titus, David Wagner, Howard White Act. Their problem is that after some start- Barry L. Alexander Sandra E. Galbraith Warren L. Morrison and Lester Yates. Get well cards were sent up glitches the plan is working. Jack S. Allen Daniel Garcia Thomas D. Mummert to Betty Ness, Betty Degerstrom and Robin Thursday, February 26 will be Senior Donnie R. Anderson Philip R. Gerard Deborah A. Murphy Robert W. Bell Richard A. Glad Steven E. Nolen Gueverra. Lobby Day in Gary A. Bennett Howard D. Grable Myon Oh President Olympia. We hope Harry R. Boche Irvin T. Granstrom Christopher O’Keefe Boschok to send a bus with Richard Bowen Will O. Gray Scott D. Orcutt introduced a full contingent Nancy J. Boyce Theresa J. Haller Anita V. Pinnock Eunice How from our 751Retiree Aleda L. Boyd Linda A. Heather Everett S. Quam who spoke Club. Talk to Jackie Leslie H. Brown Daniel J. Hench Robin R. Reich about a rally if you are interested Robin R. Bruch Sharon Hendricks Allan A. Revel and picket in participating. This John C. Burnett Gene Hicks Noel J. Rogers in Seattle on is your chance to Ruth Burrage-Murray Du H. Hoang Robert M. Ryder Feb. 13 in talk to the legislators David J. Christensen John T. Hoover Gary E. Sanders front of the who work on laws Terry J. Clark Linda S. Jackson William Sandoval Grand Hyatt to that affect us all. Robert O. Cleveland Warren E. Johnson Paul D. Saville support Hyatt A Social Security Tony R. Compean Renee J. Joy Ronald S. Schafer workers in Calvin and Vera Doss celebrated a February Forum will be held Jeff N. Couch Martin J. Kennedy Beverly M. Scigliano Paul V. Crandall John P. Kettley David E. Schoch their fight to anniversary while Betty Hutchins and John February 23 at 7 Gregory Dahlstrom Kelly Kristjanson Gayline L. Skelly form a union. Pompeo celebrated February birthdays. p.m. at the UFCW st Ronald A. Dalsanto Bruce M. Larson William E. Stabilito In July 2013, UNITE HERE and Hyatt Hotels #21 Hall (5030 1 Ave S). William W. Davis Judith S. Lewis Jeanne T. Stilley reached a national agreement on a process to Business Rep Report: Business Rep James Defranco Ronald J. Libadia William L. Styer form a union, which has gone forward at other Chuck Craft gave the report. Jolene M. Derusha Terrence Y. Louie Phillip L. Taylor Hyatts. So far, the local owner of the Grand President’s Report: Jackie Boschok Edward D. Doepp Pete Madsen Gerald W. 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Gated commu- 1975 FIAT SPIDER, $400. 206-713-1664 SEVERAL PROCESS 833 4 SPD TRAN- nity, 2 story shed, brick patio, privacy fence, NYS in good shape, $300 each. 253-537-4310 RETIREES FROM KENT SPACE CEN- too many amenities to list. For more infor- TER, 18-62 building are invited to our mation, call 623-680-9001 or 425-314-3041 Support union jobs in TIRES: 195-60-R15 Goodyear Assurance monthly breakfast on second Monday of the Triple Tread (4). Less than 10,000 miles. month. More info: [email protected] ECREATIONAL Boeing cafeterias! Excellent rain tires. Only used during non- R The food service contract for winter months. $80 each. 425-238-0448 700+ 45 RMP RECORDS, 1950’s – 1980’s. MEMBERSHIP A lot of picture sleeves, also include re- Boeing, held by Eurest/Compass since LEATHER JACKEWTS, pants, vests, hel- cord storage books filled with records. SELLING POINTS FOR WORLDMARK, if 2003, is up for bid. These workers may mets, mens XL, women 3XL for motor- $90 obo. 253-770-2399/cell 253-820-5709 interested, call me for details. 253-256-4201 lose their union benefits and possibly cycle. $300 ea set. Helmets $50 each. Ex- their jobs if a non-union subcontractor cellent condition. Renton 206-779-0271 1912 PLAYER PIANO Melville Clark Apol- ECREATIONAL lo, good condition, 3rd owner, 100+ rolls. R is awarded the bid. 2 SETS OF ALPINE PREMIERE & sport Original, no changes or add ons $500 obo. VEHICLES Help union workers at Boeing tire chains. Fits 14”-17” wheels, $45 per 1975 FIAT SPIDER $400. 206-713-1664 cafeterias in Puget Sound by signing 2010 CREEKSIDE TRAVEL TRAILER, 4 set. One set was never used. 425-238-0448 the pledge of support at www.bit.ly/ VARIOUS COLLECTIONS OF QUIMLER season, 1 slide, electric tongue jack and aw- (4) 195-60-R15 Hankook winter Ipike (studded) POTTERY, Scottie collection, ment of the ning. Tow hitch included. Excellent condi- solidarityatboeing. More information tires. Less than 20,000 miles on the set. Awe- ties, sold separate or individual. 425-353-0564 tion. $18,000. Moses Lake 509-762-9302 is coming regarding support buttons. some snow tires. $45 each tire. 425-238-0448 1 WHEELCHAIR, $100. 3 walkers $50 & $75. TOOLS FORD 9” TRACK-LOC, 31 spl, 3.50 1 Kitchen Aid stand mixer $200. 206-762-6732 gear. 428 blck std bore. 1937 Ford pickup INDUSTRIAL DRILL PRESS, half Aero Machinists Inc. to rims & V-8 radiator. 1965 Merc Comet inch chuck, 5 speed, $40. 206-244-2306 body parts, 289 engine. 360-563-2422 PROPERTY meet March 10, 2015 ONE ACRE FLAT, sparsely treed, gravity sep- TOOLBOX with wheels, 12 pull Aeronautical Machinists Inc, which out drawers, $40. 206-244-2306 tic approved, power and phone fronts lot. Class owns and operates the Union’s buildings COTTAGE B well available. $59,914.99. 360-458-3765 INDUSTRIES VEHICLES and property, will hold its annual meeting 20 ACRES FOR SALE. Spectacular on Tuesday, March 10 in the District 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY, silver/grey interior, FREE CONSULTATIONS. Vet- view of Columbia River, power, main- immaculate, 76,000 miles. Garage kept and ex- Council chambers at the Seattle Union Hall eran’s financial aid. Senior, respite tained county road, Orondo, WA. Hunt- cellent overall condition. This was my father’s (9125 15th Pl. S.) immediately following and companion care. 206-805-6771 ing, fishing, golf, build your dream home car and has never been hit or smoked in. Deal- the 5:30 p.m. District Council meeting. here. 425-314-0418 or 425-334-2602 FIELD MOWING, ROTOTILLING, er maintained. $9,250 OBO. 206-406-7415 Every member of a Local Lodge driveway grating and plows. Reason- 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in Brier, WA at CORVETTE 98 RODSTER, silver with affiliated with District 751 can vote on the able price. 206-437-6943 or 425-413-2630 Abbey View Cemetery, plot 11, graves black top, interior, 46,000 miles. Auto, business at the Aero Machinists Inc meeting. 1 & 2. $3,000 a piece. 425-314-3830 REAL ESTATE BROKER accept new original stock cond, new Michelin run flats, clients. 425-359-0165. Have listings, TWO NICHES Evergreen Memorial Cem- $16,500 firm. 509-844-5271. No texts. Transferring out of will travel. Call, text or email van@ etery, Renton So. Lawn, Alcove, row 11, #4 1955 CHEV, 4 dr sedan, 6 cyl auto- skylineproperties.com. 425-359-0165 and 5. Price for two $5,000 OBO. Seller pays matic, excellent condition, rebuilt trans- hourly? Get a withdrawal trans. 425-457-2521 (Ron) 425-518-8835 mission, no rust, everything works. If you are transferring from hourly to $10,000. 206-818-4883 leave message FURNITURE& 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in the Rhoden- salaried or supervision, be sure to contact dron Garden, Space 1 & 2. Greenwood APPLIANCES 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO, 3500 hd ex- the Union immediately. Per the IAM Memorial Cemetery in Renton, WA. FUTON – double bed size, 2 stor- tended cab with pull doors. RV towing $5,000 a piece., OBO 509-445-0337 Constitution, dues must be paid through age drawers, seldom used. $125. package. Stored indoors, low mileage. Ex- the month of request for withdrawal. cellent condition $24,000. 360-675-3369 316 Williams Ave N., Renton 98057 4 CEMETERY PLOTS side by side at Wash- Therefore, if you transfer, make the ington Memorial at SeaTac. Garden of Good POOL TABLE, $300. Queen 1998 DODGE RAM V10 LB, tow pack- request for withdrawal immediately to Shepherd. Each plot can be used for two in- size bed, good condition, Amish- age, $6,200. 2005 Dodge Ram, ext dividuals. $4400 all 4 plots. 425-244-1538 avoid paying an additional month’s dues. made frame, $250. 253-875-7944 cab, V8, $14,000. Boeing employ- Taking a withdrawal card, saves you TWO CEMETERY PLOTS, Green- ee discount. 253-875-7944 Graham money if you ever transfer back into the OUSING wood Memorial Park, Renton, WA. 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Discount to Boeing employees Circle One: ANIMALS ELECTRONICS & ENTERTAINMENT PROPERTY pays taxes. $1050-$1250/wk. 206-549-3444 BOATS FURNITURE & APPLIANCES RECREATIONAL MEMBERSHIP TOOLS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SPORTING GOODS CLOSE TO EVERETT BOEING – beautiful HOUSING MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES 2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home with wrap around AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES COTTAGE INDUSTRIES deck and hot tub. Premier 55+ community with Lakeside club house. $72,000. 425-355-8341 Ad (25 word limit. Please print).______LOT FOR RENT. Senior park 50+, no kids. ______Travel trailers or motor home. $550 monthly. Sound view, Federal Way area. 253-839-9169 ______TAKE A BREAK ON HOOD CANAL: 1-bdrm beach cabin, $100/night with 2-night ______minimum. Mention that you’re a Machinist and get a third night free! Search “Sisters Point Phone (or Address) ______Cabin” on Facebook, then call (360) 275-6816 The following information must be filled in for your ad to appear:

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A legitimate investment v1] 07/14 Administering the oath of office February Retiree Club Minutes Continued from page 9 the possibility of taking the clipper ship to Victoria, BC instead. Executive Board Meeting: President Boschok stated the Executive Board had two motions for the club to consider. Motion #1: To pay for corned beef and cabbage for the March meeting at an approximate cost of $250. M/S/P District President Jon Holden (l) administers the oath of office to District President Jon Holden (l) administers the oath Motion #2: Re-affiliate with the WA Local 1951 Council Delegate Chris Powers. of office to Local C Council Delegate Chris Schorr. State Alliance for Retired Americans at the sustaining membership level in the amount of $150. John Guevarra said when we associate with this organization we are buying in to their mission statements and are one with them to participate in legislative decisions. M/S/P Old & New Business: None. Good & Welfare: Max Templin spoke about Richard Wolff, an Economy Professor. Max has seen his seminars on TV. They showed how badly we have been treated by company boards that control millions of dollars. Max suggested checking him out on the Business Rep Chuck Craft (l) administers the oath of Local C President John Lopez Jr (l) administers the oath of office office to Local C Trustee Francisco Moran. to Local C Audit Mike Hill. internet. John Guevarra thanked Carl Schwartz for his comments about Fun to spare at April 26 bowling tourney! ALEC that were printed in the February Strike up a good time with food, dinner and prizes). Lane sponsorships AeroMechanic retiree page. John said fun, friends and prizes while raising are also available. Pick up an entry form he has shown the paper to others. money for the Machinists Non-Partisan at any union office. Jackie spoke about two pieces of Political League (MNPL). For more information, call: Mitchell legislation the union is supporting that Local F’s annual Unity Bowl Christian 425-308-6895, Christine would tie tax incentives for aerospace fundraiser will be Sunday, April 26, from 12:30 to Fullerton 253-709-5786, Jeremy Coty 253-350- companies to jobs. 3:30 p.m. at Secoma Lanes, 34500 Pacific Hwy S, 1516 or Donovan McLeod 253-486-7063. Birthdays: John Pompeo and Federal Way. We’ll have fun to spare...so sign up today! Betty Hutchins celebrated a birthday Any IAM member, relative, or supporter may Saturday, April 26 and Calvin and Vera Doss celebrated a participate. Trophies will be awarded to high score 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. wedding anniversary. and those who “tried.” Secoma Lanes, Federal Way Raffle: Jan Egger won the Fred The cost is $50 per bowler (includes fees, shoes, $50 per bowler, proceeds to benefit MNPL Meyer gift card. The meeting was adjourned at noon. Page 12 751 Aero Mechanic March 2015

Eastern Washington Members at Pacific Power ratify new two-year agreement

Local 86 Machinists who work as Union Steward diesel truck mechanics for Pacific Power John Dill (r), Group in Spokane Valley are getting who was at the negotiating pay increases and the option of lower- table, explains cost health care thanks to a new union the contract contract. offer prior to The Machinists at Pacific Power members voting Products ratified a two-year collective on January 30. bargaining agreement on Jan. 29. Under the agreement, the workers will get a combination of pay increases equal to a 3.75 percent raise in the first year of the agreement, with 1.5 percent raises in the second year. Part of the pay increase in the first year is because pension surcharges agreement, depending on whether they are no longer being deducted from the are married or have children. Machinists’ pay. That returns them to Field service mechanics also will get their previous maximum rates of pay. The raises in the premium they are paid for past deductions were equivalent to 55 time worked in the field, and the contract cents an hour. improved seniority language for the On top of that, the Machinists at workers. Pacific Power will get a 1 percent general The agreement “addressed the issues wage increases in the first year of the that our members at Pac Power said agreement. were important to them in our town hall In addition, the company will provide meetings and surveys,” said Eastern workers with the option of a lower- Washington Business Rep Steve Warren. cost health plan that would cut monthly The contract covers nine mechanics employee contributions by 12 percent who are all Local 86 members. Business Rep Steve Warren and Union Steward John Dill (left side of table) to 13 percent in the first year of the meet with Pacific Power negotiators to bargain a new two-year agreement.

New contract at Spokesman Review

PE mechanic David Bakken, B/R Steve Warren, B/R Greg Heidal, Journey mechanic Ernie Soderman, right: Labor Relations manager Northwest district, Leo Machado, Labor Relations manager Dan Carter and on teleconference PE mechanic Mark Sullivan. IAM members working to maintain Ensuring local UPS contract the presses and equipment at the Spokesman Review ratified a new two- year agreement in late January. integrates with master agreement Above: Union Steward Lynn Gagnebin, In February, representatives from the company Regional Labor Management who also served on the negotiating Machinists Union and United Parcel team to finalize the local agreement that committee, repairs equipment. Service (UPS) met to finalize how the was ratified in 2014. Photo right: Some of the huge presses local agreement is applied in respect to David Bakken, PE Mechanic that IAM members must keep running the national master agreement. union steward from the Spokane hub 24/7 to ensure the daily Spokesman Prior to meeting with UPS company characterized the meeting as productive Review gets printed and delivered to reps, Business Rep Steve Warren met – getting together with senior UPS area subscribers. with Spokane UPS stewards Don Turley leadership and discussing how the local and David Bakken to hear specific issues agreement and master agreement work for members at the Spokane hub and together. discuss the health and welfare benefits. “This gave us better clarification for Good wishes in retirement Both the local and master agreement both parties to understand the intent of cover Journeyman Mechanics, PE the agreement of how it integrates with Mechanics and Trailer Mechanics the master agreement,” David said. working at the Spokane hub, Seattle hub and all UPS package car locations throughout Washington and Idaho. Business representative Steve Warren, District 160 Business Representative Greg Heidal and Union Business Rep Steve Warren (center) meets with UPS Stewards from Local 1951 President Chris Powers (l) congratulated Chris Mercer and Stewards David Bakken (l) and Don Turley to discuss Spokane, Seattle and presented him with an IAM watch upon his retirement from CHPRC. Redmond met with health and welfare and other Spokane issues.