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VOL. 60 NO. 8 SEPTEMBER 2006 Union Secures 787 Large Cargo Freighter Work When the 747 Large Cargo Freighter District President (LCF) delivers the first 787 sections to Mark Blondin (l) the Boeing Everett Plant early next year, and Business Rep the aircraft will be serviced by District Stan Johnson 751 Flight Line members. 787 leader- (3rd from right) ship awarded this work package, which meet with Everett will result in approximately 20 new jobs flight line to the Everett Flight Line, after an exten- employees and sive study was completed with equitable MEO drivers to discuss the 787 results for all parties. Large Cargo 751 forklift drivers/Motive Equip- Freighter work ment Operators (MEO) will deliver the our members will parts into the factory after they have perform. been unloaded from the LCF plane. This will mean additional work for our MEO drivers. posals to secure the work. It was 787 The only role the vendor will play is of a Team Leader, Electricians, Mechan- Over the last eight months IAM Work leadership’s decision to pursue a split minimal Ð actually unloading the cargo ics, Avionics Technicians, and Quality Transfer Site Representatives Richard statement of work based on the expertise to a storage rack. Assurance will be allocated to cover all Jackson and Don Fike worked with the of our flight line members and the flex- To service and maintain the LCF, three shifts five days a week. Additional membership to create alternative pro- ibility and skill of our forklift drivers. specialized five-man crews comprised Continued on page 2 More Improvements to ERT System Work Experience Now a Factor in ERT Minimum Requirements Employees who have held a given job for 365 con- secutive days within the last six years may now be able to fulfill some Employee Requested Transfer (ERT) minimum requirements using their Boeing work expe- rience. All requirements are established by Skill Teams District President Mark Blondin (l) and Steward John and Subject Matter Experts in various jobs. Starting Scofield (2nd from right) meet with Jobs Committee September 1, 2006, work experience will be applied members Stan Johnson, Tom Wroblewski and Emerson Hamilton on the PCO Job Combinations. toward meeting the minimum set of requirements (classes) in the Category “C” ERT Process. External licenses, degrees, or certifications will still be required. Combinations Bring The agreement to allow work experience credit stems from a Lean Workshop conducted earlier this year as a 751 Member Dan MacNeill reviews how work Upgrades and Better result of feedback from employees and managers re- experience will enhance his opportunities in the garding the Category “C” ERT Process. This cross- ERT system with QTTP Advisor Jodale Brinkley. Chance for Recall functional workshop included IAM 751 Union Repre- sentatives, Union Stewards, employees, management, pected outcomes were to map the entire process, identify A job combination, that has been a long-time com- Skill Team Representatives, IAM/Boeing Joint Pro- and document process improvements, and to improve ing, was implemented in August in the Parts Control grams, QTTP Career Advisors, LTD (Learning, Train- end user satisfaction. Organization (PCO). Thanks to efforts by the Jobs ing, and Development), and Hourly Workforce. The “The changes being made, and that will continue to Committee, an agreement was reached to upgrade and goal of the workshop was to review the entire Category be made in the ERT process, will greatly benefit our combine the grade 2 entry level jobs to grade 3 in the “C” ERT Process, which was initiated in 1999. Ex- Continued on page 4 following job families: 614 - Material Process Requirements Facilitator (MPRF) Back Pay for Cat A Violation 607 Ð Factory Consumables Handler 611 Ð Shipping/Dist Facilitator The Union continues to work for members Ð even after they are laid- Immediately upon implementation on August 4th, 62 off. Union Steward David Syson demonstrated this when he worked a members working in the 61402 job were upgraded to a misassignment issue that not only brought a member back from layoff, grade 3 position. but also provided the laid-off member 30 days’ back pay. Yet many other members will benefit from this The situation arose when Union Steward David Syson was told a combination as well. Over 400 laid-off members in the mechanic was doing work which should have been performed by an 61402, 60702 and 61102 will now have recall rights to MPRF. It occurred in a remote area that was not normally visible. Upon the Grade 3 job, which greatly enhances their chances learning of the situation, David immediately investigated the matter, of being recalled. verified the mechanic was misassigned, and then approached manage- Timing of the combination was important to ensure ment with the facts. that Grade 2’s on layoff would have rights to the grade The manager acknowledged it was a misassignment and agreed to get 3 job before Boeing began hiring off the street. If the an MPRF to perform the work. Yet David didn’t let it end there. He combination had not occurred, Boeing would not have pushed to get one of our laid-off members recalled to increase the been contractually bound to offer Grade 3 positions to headcount in the MPRF job and insisted on getting 30 days’ back pay to the Grade 2 employees on layoff and could have hired Business Rep Ray Baumgardner (l) compensate the laid-off member for the Category A (recall) violation. off the street. Obviously, the Grade 2’s who have thanks David Syson for his work in The Company did the right thing, reassigned the mechanic, recalled Continued on page 12 correcting a Cat A violation. Continued on page 12

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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Union Efforts Bring Some Positive Results at Boeing

Union. We just received our first surveys by Mark Blondin, the Grade 3 jobs. Great work, were many protections and benefits Jobs Committee! gained from the last round of negotia- back from the members at GKN and will District President In addition, through the hard tions. As most of you know, everyone on soon hold a membership meeting. This month we had a work of Don Fike and Richard the payroll as of September 1, 2006 will On a more somber note, we are still couple of successes at Jackson, who are the Union’s receive a $3000 lump sum payout by on strike at Cummins Northwest, but our Boeing. The Jobs Commit- Work Transfer Reps in Everett, December 1, 2006. This was a result of members are exceptionally strong. They tee, chaired by BR and we were able to secure work on the 2005 negotiations. There will be an- are out for the right reasons. The Com- Grievance Coordinator Tom the Large Cargo Freighter. IAM other $3000 payout in December of 2007, pany wants to take their pension plan Wroblew-ski and manned by members on the flight line will as well. That will be welcomed by you away and eliminate Union security. It is Business Reps Stan Johnson maintain and service that aircraft and your families, I am sure. New hires Union busting, plain and simple. I want and Emerson Hamilton, continued work- while it is on Paine Field. Just as impor- will receive the same early retirement to thank those who have offered to help ing to resolve an issue that has been tant, IAM MEO drivers will move the medical as current and laid off Machin- our members. They truly appreciate it. I around for some time. There have been parts to the factory. Another success for ists. We did well. know that all of you respect their many grievances involving Grade 2 the Everett Work Transfer team! However, we are now exactly 24 courage. The 751 members are located MPRF’s performing Grade 3 MPRF I would also like to compliment the months out from a new contract. I need in Spokane and Pendleton. I know ev- work. In fact, during the past negotia- Jobs Committee, as well as the flight line your help. It will take all of us to get the eryone can’t stop by there and help picket, tions, the Company admitted they could workers, for the continued dialogue and job done. As reported in a previous is- but you can help the members at not effectively manage the work exchange of ideas as the new field job sue, we have started the survey Cummins who are represented by Dis- assignments and proposed upgrading the combinations and upgrades are process. Although many of you re- trict 160 by stopping by the line at Grady Grade 2’s working in the implemented. This exercise has been a sponded to the last survey, which was Way in Renton. It would be appreciated. factory. Unfortunately, they did not want great example of getting all the potential getting feedback from the 2005 to respect the rights of the Grade 3’s on problems involved in a job combination negotiations, not everyone did and we the Category A list Ð some of whom were on the table, with major input from the need total participation in each and ev- District Lodge 751, senior, and your Union could not agree affected members, so that the potential ery survey from here on out. The only with this. In addition, we could not leave problems can be solved or averted. way to conduct successful negotiations International Assn. of the laid-off Grade 2’s hanging as the In September, there are some positive is to have the negotiators and the mem- Machinists and Company moved to a complete Grade 3 changes to the Employee Requested bership on the same page. That means Aerospace Workers operation. Transfer (ERT) system. Members may participating in surveys, attending shop After many discussions, the Jobs be able to use Boeing work experience to floor meetings, rally’s, etc. Our next Mark Blondin Committee was able to secure an agree- fulfill some ERT minimum requirements. survey will be out soon, and I look for- President, Directing ment that is beneficial to all. The 62 This change was prompted by input from ward to hearing your ideas as we proceed Business Representative Grade 2’s in the factory were upgraded our members, and we will continue to towards a successful 2008 negotiations. to Grade 3. As of September 22, all 275 make improvements to help our mem- Clifton Wyatt GKN and Triumph are the next big Vice President Grade 3’s will be back on the payroll bers move up or relocate. contracts, and we intend to continue the from layoff. In addition, the over 400 I want to welcome all the recalls and success there. Machinists at Triumph are Susan Palmer Grade 2 Cat A’s will have recall rights to new hires to the Machinists Union. There rock solid in support of each other and the Secretary-Treasurer Joe Crockett COLA Generates 22¢ Effective September 1, 2006 Sergeant-at-Arms

Effective September 1, 2006, a 22 cent cost-of-living May, June and July 2006. COLA is generated Tommy Wilson adjustment (COLA) will be added to the hourly wage rate for quarterly under the IAM contract and is based on Roy Moore IAM members at Boeing. This brings the total hourly the federal government’s Consumer Price Index. Ernest McCarthy COLA gain under the current contract to 58 cents. The next quarterly COLA payment will be De- Paul Knebel cember 1, 2006. The new 22 cents was generated for the quarter Mark B. Johnson Jackie Boschok Ray Baumgardner Flight Line Members to Service LCF Zack Zaratkiewicz Tom Wroblewski Continued from page 1 Everett Field Op and Delivery, for their Emerson Hamilton support jobs for a coordinator and Mo- positive support in making this decision. Stan Johnson tive Equipment Operators will also be “This decision has substantially changed added. Since operations will require from the first proposal, which had no Paul Milliken twenty-four / seven coverage, additional 751 members involved. I appreciate Steve Ron Bradley weekend support will be satisfied by an Westby and Jack Jones working with us Jimmy Darrah overtime pool of trained members. on this issue, and the fact that they could Union Business Representatives The Union Site Reps were satisfied see our position,” stated Blondin. with the Company’s overall business “When the LCF plane hits Everett, it Union Offices: • 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle; 206-763-1300 decision. Initially, Boeing proposed hav- becomes property of our members to • 201 A St. SW, Auburn; 253-833-5590 ing all LCF work done by an outside maintain and service the aircraft. Our Everett IAM Work Transfer Rep Don • 233 Burnett N., Renton; 425-235-3777 vendor. MEO drivers will take those parts and Fike examines a proposal on the • 8729 Airport Rd, Everett; District 751 President Mark Blondin, move them into the factory,” Blondin Large Cargo Freighter. 425-355-8821 who got personally involved in the mat- added. • 4226 E. Mission, Spokane (509) 534-9690 or 1-800-763-1305 ter, gave credit to Steve Westby, Vice Steve Westby, Vice President of Member John Calkins agreed. “It is a Toll-free to Seattle from: President of Manufacturing and Quality Manufacturing and Quality for 787, step in the right direction and is good Nationwide 1-800-763-1301 for 787, and Jack Jones, Director of noted, “We want to have the best twin- news.” Tacoma 253-627-0822 aisle mechanics in the world supporting Member Bryan Hagglund stated, “We Hotline: 1-800-763-1310 the biggest 747 in the world.” just have to show we can do a better job, Web site: www.iam751.org Members were excited to hear the which is how we will get the rest of the news since many had heard rumors all work (unloading the plane) from the LCF work would be done by vendors vendor.” 751 AERO MECHANIC and that vendors would even use our “We’ve made a large step forward equipment. with this agreement,” stated Business Connie Kelliher, Editor Everett flight line Steward T.C. Green Rep Stan Johnson. “Our members can Member of The Newspaper Guild, CWA #37082 stated, “I think it is good what the Union accomplish these tasks more efficiently District 751 AERO MECHANIC ( ISSN 0894-7864, and Company have done Ð especially and to higher quality standards than out- USPS 008-660) is published Monthly except Bi- monthly in December/January by Aerospace In- compared to the first proposal. We have side vendors. I appreciate the Company’s dustrial District Lodge 751, 9125 15th Pl. S., all the mechanics right here, readily avail- willingness to work with us on this and SeattleWA 98108. $3.50 of the annual dues goes able and all the talent to take care of the hope we can continue working together toward a one-year subscription to the Aero Me- chanic. $4 per year for non-members by District plane. When the LCF isn’t here, we can on upcoming issues that might affect our Lodge 751, International Association of Machin- work on other things. If a vendor had the members jobs in the future.” ists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108. Periodicals postage Everett IAM Work Transfer Rep job and one of their employees gets stuck While the Union agrees with the LCF paid at Seattle, WA. POSTMASTER: Send ad- Richard Jackson reviews the in traffic or calls in sick, they have no decision, we are still pushing to get more dress changes to District 751 Aero Mechanic, Company proposal on the LCF. back up to get the work done.” fabrication work on the 787. 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108 September 2006 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 3

POLITICAL ACTION Minimum Wage Bill Was a Maximum Scam

By Larry Brown, cism for Congressional leadership to attack 751 Political Director minimum wage earners with the same bill that What do you get by creating legislation would give a tax break to the wealthy. that increases the minimum wage for some Congress should let each issue stand on its but cuts the minimum wage for others? What own merit. For example, if the majority party is the result if you also give a huge tax believes American workers deserve a mini- exemption for the wealthy and a sales tax mum wage increase, they should vote up or deduction for the wealthy and the rest of us as down on a bill that would raise the federal well? What do you get? Confusion. minimum wage. If Congress wants to give the It is no wonder Americans do not trust Con- wealthy another huge tax break, let them vote gress. In a failed political move, which com- on an estate tax bill. We should not have to petes for the “Fraud of the Year Award,” Con- swallow a poison pill of tip credit for some gress failed to pass a much needed minimum workers to receive the benefit of a minimum wage increase. Another way to report the event wage increase or the sales tax deduction. is that the Republican-controlled Congress was Any time Congress moves legislation in not able to pass an expensive estate tax cut for August of an election year, be suspicious. the wealthy. That’s right. Another huge tax Often times, bills are voted on to create politi- break for the wealthy was tied up in the same bill cal advantage, not good law. The Minimum as a minimum wage increase. Wage Bill was crafted to do a number of This witch’s brew of a bill combined a tip things. Leadership in the Republican con- credit provision, which would have resulted in trolled Congress wanted credit for raising the a reduction of wages for thousands of service minimum wage if the bill passed or lay blame workers in Washington State. Additionally, on the Democrats if the bill failed. (Although there was a federal income tax deduction for Republicans have controlled both chambers state sales tax. Under this failed bill, workers of Congress for years, they have not raised who depend on tips to pay their rent, fill their gas the minimum wage for over 9 years. Federal tanks, and put food on the table, would have had is $5.15 an hour). If the bill passed, provi- tips deducted from their wages. sions to grant the estate tax cut for the wealthy Fortunately for the service workers, waiters, would have rewarded their friends. waitresses, hotel and motel workers and others, Do not be fooled by political ads question- our U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty ing Senator Cantwell’s commitment to the Murray helped put a stop to this cruel hoax by citizens and workers of the state of Washing- voting against this bill. It is the height of cyni- ton. She supports all of us, not just the wealthy. 751 RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES VOTE IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE 3rd District 15th District 27th District 39th District PRIMARY ELECTION Senate No Election Senate Tomas Villanueva*, D Senate No Election Senate No Election House 1 Alex Wood, D House 1 No Action House 1 Dennis Flannagan, D House 1 No Action Tuesday, September 19 House 2 Timm Ormsby, D House 2 No Action House 2 Jeannie Darneille, D House 2 No Action 4th District 16th District 28th District 40th District Recommendations based Senate No Election Senate No Election Senate No Election Senate No Election on reviews of voting House 1 No Action House 1 No Action House 1 Troy Kelley*, D House 1 David Quall, D House 2 No Action House 2 Bill Grant, D House 2 Tami Green, D House 2 Jeff Morris, D records and responses to 5th District 17th District 29th District 41st District questions on workers’ issues. Senate No Election Senate No Election Senate Rosa Franklin, D Senate No Election House 1 No Action House 1 Jack Burkman*, D House 1 Steve Conway, D House 1 Fred Jarrett, R House 2 No Action House 2 Deb Wallace, D House 2 Steve Kirby, D House 2 Judy Clibborn, D

FEDERAL RACES 6th District 18th District 30th District 42nd District Senate Chris Marr*, D Senate No Election Senate Tracy Eide, D Senate Dale Brandland, R U.S. Senate House 1 No Action House 1 No Action House 1 Mark Miloscia, D House 1 Jasper MacSlarrow*, D House 2 No Action House 2 No Action House 2 Skip Priest, R House 2 Kelli Linville, D Maria Cantwell, D 7th District 19th District 31st District 43rd District U.S. Congress Senate No Action Senate No Election Senate Pam Roach, R Senate No Action House 1 No Action House 1 Karen Willard*, D *Denotes Challenger House 1 Dean Takko, D House 1 Bill Sherman*, D House 2 No Action House 2 Brian Blake House 2 Christopher Hurst*, D House 2 Frank Chopp, D 1st Dist. - Jay Inslee, D 8th District 20th District 32nd District 44th District 2nd Dist. - Rick Larsen, D Senate No Action Senate No Election Senate Darlene Fairley, D Senate Steve Hobbs, R House 1 No Action House 1 No Action House 1 Maralyn Chase, D House 1 Hans Dunshee, D 3rd Dist. - Brian Baird, D House 2 Ruth Kagi, D 4th Dist. - Claude Oliver*, R House 2 No Action House 2 No Action House 2 John Lovick, D 5th Dist. - Peter Goldmark*, D 9th District 21st District 33rd District 45th District Senate No Election Senate Paull Shin, D Senate Karen Keiser, D Senate Eric Oemig*, D 6th Dist. - Norm Dicks, D House 1 No Action House 1 Mary Helen Roberts, D House 1 Shay Schual-Berke, D House 1 Roger Goodman*, D 7th Dist. - Jim McDermott, D House 2 No Action House 2 Brian Sullivan, D House 2 Dave Upthegrove, D House 2 Larry Springer, D 8th Dist. - Darcy Burner*, D 10th District 22nd District 34th District 46th District 9th Dist. - Adam Smith, D Senate No Election Senate No Election Senate Erik Poulsen, D Senate Ken Jacobsen, D House 1 No Action House 1 Brendan Williams, D House 1 Eileen Cody, D House 1 Jim McIntire, D House 2 No Action House 2 Sam Hunt, D House 2 Joe McDermott, D House 2 Phyllis Kenney, D

WASH SUPREME COURT 11th District 23rd District 35th District 47th District Pos. 2 - Susan Owens, NP Senate No Election Senate No Election Senate No Action Senate Ed Crawford*, D Pos. 8 - Gerry Alexander, NP House 1 Zack Hudgins, D House 1 Sherry Appleton, D House 1 Kathy Haigh, D House 1 Geoff Simpson, D Pos. 9 - Tom Chambers, NP House 2 Robert Hasegawa, D House 2 Christine Rolfes*, D House 2 Bill “Ike” Eickmeyer, D House 2 Pat Sullivan, D 12th District 24th District 36th District 48th District STATE LEGISLATURE Senate No Election Senate No Election Senate Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D Senate Luke Esser, R House 1 No Action House 1 Helen Sommers, D *Denotes Challenger House 1 No Action House 1 Ross Hunter, D House 2 No Action House 2 Lynn Kessler, D House 2 Mary Lou Dickerson, D House 2 No Action 1st District Senate No Election 13th District 25th District 37th District 49th District House 1 Al O’Brien, D Senate No Action Senate No Election Senate Adam Kline, D Senate No Election House 2 Mark Ericks D House 1 No Action House 1 No Action House 1 Sharon Tomiko-Santos, D House 1 Bill Fromhold, D House 2 No Action House 2 Dawn Morrell, D House 2 Eric Pettigrew, D House 2 Jim Moeller, D 2nd District Senate No Election 14th District 26th District 38th District House 1 No Action Senate No Election Senate Derek Kilmer•, D Senate Jean Berkey, D VOTE IN PRIMARY ELECTION House 2 Tom Campbell, R House 1 No Action House 1 Patricia Lantz, D House 1 John McCoy, D House 2 Ron Bonlender*, D House 2 Larry Seaquist*, D House 2 Mike Sells, D Tuesday, September 19

Page 4 751 AERO MECHANIC September 2006 Labor Day Celebration Work Experience Now a Factor All Union members and their families are invited to a good old-fashioned Labor Day in ERT Minimum Requirements party! Continued from page 1 process, which will help the hourly employee interested members. Members have requested this change, and in career advancement or movement. The workshop Monday, September 4 the Union worked hard to deliver it. We understood helped identify areas for improvement or change in the 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. work experience gives process, and with sub- Lower Woodland Park members many qualifica- committees still meet- Shelters 1, 2 & 3 tions beyond the class- ing, more improvements room and wanted to en- The process will be monitored on a are sure to be on the ho- N 50th St & Woodland Park Ave. N., sure they were given regular basis to keep making rizon,” said Mike Seattle proper credit,” stated Dis- “ Hinchliffe, Hourly improvements necessary to help our Workforce. trict 751 President Mark members move up or relocate. It is not • Face Painting • Clowns Blondin. “Our members For additional infor- • Games • Raffle prizes continue to use the ERT a perfect system by any means but mation and the specifics • Live Music • Ice Cream process in very high num- with our members’ input we can only on how this change could • Hot Dogs • Soda bers. The process will be make it better. benefit you, please con- It’s all free! Join us! monitored on a regular ba- – Mark Blondin, District President tact your QTTP Career sis to keep making im- ” Advisor at 1-800-235- Please bring a can of food for the Puget provements necessary to 3453 or visit the IAM/ Sound Labor Agency Foodbank. help our members move Boeing Joint Programs up or relocate. It is not a website on the internal For more information or to volunteer to help perfect system by any means but with our members’ Boeing web site at http://iamboeing.web.boeing.com/ on the day of the celebration, call 206-441- input we can only make it better.” for site specific contact information. 8510. “We feel this is a great enhancement to the ERT

Jon Holden (l) and Jason THE MACHINISTS’ TRAIL OF COMMUNITY SERVICE Redrup help with the t-shirt tie die station at Everett’s Our helping hands were evident in the surrounding Night Out Against Crime. 751 volunteers set up the communities throughout the summer as members tables, registered people, volunteered for projects from Everett to Tacoma. From and helped with various serving meals at the mission, to collecting food, to building activities. wheelchair ramps, to helping fight crime, our members were hard at work improving our neighborhoods. EVERETT

When Union Steward Todd Leadenham was hurt in a motorcycle accident, 751 751 members put together a day of caring and volunteers went to his home to help. In one serve meals at afternoon, they constructed a ramp, the Everett replaced 100 feet of a leaking water line, Gospel and helped with other chores so Todd Mission at could return home. 7 a.m. three Photo above: Dave Brueher cuts the wood. Sundays a Photo right: Don Shove, Dan Meddaugh, month. Tim Johnson, K.C. White, Mark Blondin, Dave Brueher and Jon Holden weight test the new ramp. RENTON

Photo left: Johnny Davis and Bruce Burns construct a wheelchair ramp frame.

Below: A Renton area resident was SEATTLE all smiles when she saw her new ramp. 751 Volunteers helping included Bruce Burns, Johnny Davis, Bruce Bob Anderson, Photo below: Vennie Shawna Seybold, Fred McKenzie, Murphy (l) and and Ed Lutgen. Howard Churchill collect donations for Northwest Harvest outside Safeco Field.

Above: Members helped with Northwest Harvest’s Strike Out Hunger food drive before a Mariner’s game in June. The drive brought in 2,000 pounds of food and $6,000. September 2006 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 5

IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS ERT Opens Doors to Other Jobs The new Employee Requested Trans- his training. stated John. “If you have not gone fer (ERT) system has opened the doors of “I would not have been able to even through the ERT system, the job opportunity for many members. Taking apply for the shot peen job if I hadn’t will just pass you by. If you are the time to talk with a QTTP adviser and gone back to school,“ John noted. qualified and the opportunity pre- pursue a transfer has brought results for Upon returning from layoff, John im- sents itself, you are ready and can a number of members. mediately began additional schooling to reach out and grab it.” Upgrade Brings More Security qualify for more positions and increase He encouraged others to take 751-member John Thompson recently his odds of getting an upgrade. While his the initiative and talk to a QTTP was promoted to a Grade 6 shot peen job, efforts paid off, education is something advisor about other career oppor- which gives him more job security. Prior he has always supported and continually tunities within Boeing. to the transfer, he was working in an utilizes. Before he got laid-off, he com- “You can also take a challenge assembly job, but worried it might be pleted a Financial Planning program at test and the worst that can happen eliminated by offload. In his new grade 6 City University. While laid-off, he took is you would have to take a class. position, he is learning a new process for training to obtain his Commercial People need to take the initiative 787 that will help hold wings on the Driver’s License. for ERT. The system at Boeing plane. Having a work package on the “My supervisor told me there would always changes and we have to Keri Bolton used the ERT system to move new airplane gives him more security for be opportunities coming up and I knew I adapt to that and use what is avail- from a Grade A Factory Service attendant to the future. wanted to capitalize on them. I fulfilled able,” added John. a Grade 6 Shot Peen Operator. He gives credit to the ERT system and all the prerequisites and filed my ERT,” Transferred Six Labor Grades 751 member Keri Bolton is a very position in the Company. About three Member determined member. She originally hired months ago, she got a call for a Grade 6 John into Boeing as a Grade A factory service shot peen position, which she began on Thompson attendant. She spent nearly five years in August 14. encourages this job and tried everything to get trans- Keri was out on maternity leave when others to ferred to another position. she was offered the Grade 6 shot peen utilize the During her 2 1/2 year layoff, she went position. They held the job for her until ERT system. back to school using TAA benefits and she returned from leave. He took environmental technician training. “It came at a great time. The ERT transferred She was recalled to her factory ser- system has been excellent for me,” stated from an vice job in 2004. Understanding that Keri. “Before that, I was in factory ser- assembly job training held the key to getting a new to shot peen, vice for five years. I tried and tried to get where he is position, she immediately signed up for a job doing anything else, but couldn’t training to classes through the ERT system to en- get a chance.” do new 787 sure she would qualify. Almost nine “The new ERT system opened a lot of work. months later, she got an upgrade to a doors for me. It is a much fairer system,” Grade 1 Parts Marker. Yet she continued Keri added. her schooling Ð determined to get a higher Safety Tip on Contact Stress Do you have excessive pressure or contact ¥ Use padded tool handles so there are no stress? Work pressure is more than just dead- sharp edges to press against fingers. lines and production quotas. Excessive pressure ¥ Use pneumatic or spring-loaded scissors can also refer to contact stress, which results with handles extending across the palm. from continuous contact or rubbing between ¥ Use power tools such as power screw hard or sharp objects/surfaces and sensitive body drivers to perform tasks. These spread contact tissue. This contact creates localized pressure, stress across the entire hand. which can inhibit blood, nerve function, or move- ¥ Use padded gloves to protect the inside of ment of tendons and muscles. the palm and the fingers. Be aware gloves can The sides of the fingers, palm, and bottom of reduce grip strength by as much as 20% and the forearm are areas where nerves, blood ves- decrease dexterity. sels, and tendons are close to the surface and Resting your arm, wrist or hand against the unprotected. Unless you use a properly designed hard edge of a work table puts pressure and can 751-member Brett Coty (standing) helps teach a course in tool and hold it correctly, you can put excessive cause circulation and nerve problems over time. ENOVIA software used for the 787 in Auburn. Brett, along with pressure on your hand, leading to a musculosk- Modify your position and work routine so you do co-workers, helped develop the class with QTTP. eletal disorder. Tips for avoiding this, include: not need to rest your arm against this hard surface. ¥ Use tools with handles long enough to span Use a padded armrest or have the edge of the the entire hand. This design equalizes and spreads workbench padded. Look around your work sta- QTTP Auburn Delivers Training contact force across the entire palm and fingers, tion and examine your work methods. What can which reduces the force by any single finger. you do to take the pressure off? As technology changes the workplace, the IAM/Boeing Joint Pro- grams Quality Through Training Program (QTTP) continues to provide vital services to the IAM-represented work force. A request for assis- tance came from IAM member Brett Coty to have QTTP create a basic Safety Fairs Bring Information ENOVIA class including information on how to use ENOVIA LCA Members were provided the latest informa- at recent Safety Fairs throughout the Puget with Digital Mock Up (DMU) to the low end viewer. tion on safety for both the workplace and home Sound region. The Safety Fairs, sponsored by Brett is a Quality Assurance Inspector in the 17-68 building. While the IAM/Boeing Joint Programs & Safety, working at his day-to-day activities, he noticed many of his fellow Health, Environmental Affairs (SHEA), workers were having difficulty logging into the systems, as well as offered employees the opportunity to try other tasks requiring knowledge of ENOVIA LCA and DMU. He took out the latest in safety equipment to help the initiative to go to management with his concerns and, with their reduce accidents at work and at home. support, he contacted QTTP to request services. “Providing a safe working environ- QTTP Project Coordinator Kathy Brown and QTTP Instructor/ ment is important. Safety Fairs are a fun Course Developer Rachel Jorren were assigned to assist Brett with way to share important safety, environ- developing the much-needed training. Brett, with help from co-work- mental and wellness information with our ers, developed a course draft and is co-teaching the new curriculum with members. The fairs not only address work- Rachel in the 17-239 building. Over 60 IAM-represented workers, from place safety, but also home and commu- a diverse population, have attended the new class with rave reviews. nity safety,” noted HSI Administrator Don Due to the 787 work coming to the Fabrication Division, along with Morris. recall and rehire activities, it is anticipated this class will serve approxi- The fairs had booths with useful infor- mately 300 to 500 IAM-represented workers through 2007 and beyond. mation on home and work safety, disaster We believe this will be the first of the new training initiatives brought preparedness, household hazardous waste about by the new technology requirements of the 787 Dreamliner. For disposal, personal protective equipment, more information call 253-931-3577. Joint Programs are proud to co-sponsor recent safety energy conservation, wellness programs For more information about IAM/Boeing Joint programs, visit fairs that helped increase safety awareness. and boating safety. http://iamboeing.web.boeing.com or www.iam-boeing.com. Page 6 751 AERO MECHANIC September 2006

The third annual Local E Horseshoe Tournament While participants had fun pitching horseshoes and brought a weekend of fun for many participants. This systemically eliminating teams to narrow the competition, year’s location at the South Seattle Saddle Club included the real winner was Guide Dogs of America. The event The Top Three free overnight RV parking Ð making it a weekend event raised over $2,700 for this very worthwhile organization. for some. The beautiful setting on the Cedar River made Donations were still coming in as the paper went to print. it inviting for entire families. Even though some people had generous spots to throw from, the team of Al Myers and Tom Burt still managed to come in first. Guerdon Ellis and Roy Wilkinson captured second. The team of Don Shove and Mark Blondin took third place while Brett and Kelly Coty were the consulation winners. Special thanks to all who helped with the event, includ- ing Ron Bradley, Dan Meddaugh, Al Myers, Guerdon Ellis, Roy Wilkinson, Dave Brueher, Jay Carterman, Bob Giannetti and Tom Burt. Also thanks to the Pit Sponsors: Local 751-A, Local Al Myers (l) and Tom Burt teamed up to take 751-C, Local 751-F, Mark Blondin, Susan Palmer, Tony first place in the competition. Curran, Kim Leufroy, Brett & Kelly Coty, HSI Site Com- mittees.

Business Rep Jimmy Darrah throws a shoe.

Guerdon Ellis (l) and Roy Wilkinson captured Photo right: second place. Guerdon Ellis tosses a ringer.

Above: Brett and Kelly Coty were the consulation winners. Don Shove (l) and Mark Blondin teamed up to win third place. Photo right: Pat Kinsella tosses his horseshoe. Rebe

Members Hold the Line Strong at Cummins NW Triumph M IAM members working at Cummins NW, LLC continue to walk the picket lines in their effort to get the new owners to offer a fair contract. Some of the top issues continue to be preserving the pen- sion and medical plans which have been in place for decades and maintaining Union security. Members have been on strike since July 7 and remain strong in their conviction. Union negotiators continue to meet, but as the paper went to press there was no progress to report. Retired 1951 member Keith Smith has diligently manned a picket line at the Cummins NW, LLC facility in Yakima. He reports that Teamsters from the vari- ous truck lines are not crossing the picket line. Pennisula sends their supervisor Members at Cummins NW, LLC Spokane hold strong on the picket line. out to take the truck in and unload, while the driver visits with Keith. They’re filled with greed and While walking the line in Yakima, they pinch their pennies. Just a few of the man Keith wrote the following rhyme to honor They just say, “No,” to all our offers, supported and contrib the members striking Cummins: All they want to do is to fill their coffers. Brown, Director of Qu Title: We'll Keep the Line Blashill, IAM Shop St A gravel shoulder on an asphalt street, The “bottom line” is all that’s on their mind, If our families starve they'll think that's fine. For many a day has been our beat. Congratulations to th Enduring the crushing summer heat, But we have a line we’re proud of too, deduction card drive for A little rain, and a little sleet. And we’ll stick it out and see it through. in over $200 each mont However, the giving It’s a righteous strike, as we all know A lot of wind and even some hail, employees are also cont So let the sun beat down, We keep our post and never fail, each month. In addition And the dusty wind blow. To Keep the Line! Special thanks to Stew Now the bosses won’t bargain and We’ll tough it out - proudly carry our sign, our many coworkers for want our bennies, We’re the FIGHTING MACHINISTS. Staff Assistant Ed Rittenberg meets with members on We’ll Keep the Line! the Cummins NW, LLC line in Pendleton, Oregon. September 2006 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 7

On August 13, over 50 people took to the ‘puker’s award’ which proved to be a tight compe- high sea for the annual Local C Fishing Tour- tition. nament. The big catch was the over $3,000 the Special thanks to Business Reps Mark Johnson event raised for the Machinists Non-Partisan and Jimmy Darrah for organizing and coordinat- Political League (MNPL), which is the politi- ing the event, which included scheduling a bus cal arm of the Union. from the Seattle Union Hall at 3 a.m. so all could Rough waters had more than a few people be on the boat at dawn. chumming, which made it a tough day and Despite stormy seas, all participants enjoyed helped the fish dodge even the most experi- the adventure. enced fishermen’s lines. Only ten fish were caught on two boats Ð making it hard for many to bring home good fish stories. Mike Ballew impressed all when he reeled in a 31 pound salmon. Business Rep Paul Knebel had the second largest catch with a 10 pound salmon. IAM General Vice President Rich Michalski and 751 Administra- tive Assistant Jim Bearden tied Photo above: Bob Giannetti shows good form in following for third with each bringing in a 9 through after his throw. pound salmon. Business Rep Tommy Wilson Photo right below: Tom Burt demonstrates his winning was the only fisherman to bring style. home two salmon. Loren Guzzone took home the 751 Administrative Assistant Jim Bearden (right) tied for PeptoBismal trophy and the the third largest fish with a 9 pound salmon.

ecca Pohl pitches her horseshoe. Business Rep Paul Knebel proudly L to R: Paul Hoffman and Chip Johnson look on displays his 10 pound catch. as Mike Ballew shows his 31 pound salmon. Members Sign Up for Guide Dogs

Rod Sigvartson casts his line into Pat Kinsella and Paul Knebel keep their lines the water. in the water.

ny Triumph Composite Systems employees from both shifts who buted to Guide Dogs of America via payroll deduction . L to R Ron uality Assurance; MaryAnn Gehrke, Operations Manager; Erin teward; Elda Klein, Support Services; and Kathleen Sharp, Accounting. he members at Triumph Composite Systems in Spokane for their first payroll r Guide Dogs of America. Thanks to an outstanding effort, they are bringing th to Guide Dogs from more than 75 employees. g is not just limited to Union members Ð management and non-represented tributing to this very worthwhile organization. One manager is giving $20+ n there have been numerous one-time donations. wards Ron Brown, Steve Warren, Chris Tiner, and Chuck Ruchert, as well as r the great, generous response this year! L to R: Rick McKinney, Don Shove, Tom Wroblewski, Don Fike and Leon Wroblewski found a clear spot on the back of the boat to fish. Page 8 751 AERO MECHANIC September 2006

751- Local A Car Show member John Ortiz won two Delivers for Guide Dogs categories with his The Bill Baker Memorial Steel and Robertson. 1955 Chevy Wheel Super Show drew a large crowd Visitors cruised the Seattle Union Hall Belair. He to see a wide variety of custom cars, parking to examine muscle cars, trucks, won Best bikes and trucks. Members and auto col- antiques, modified vehicles, many clas- Classic and lectors brought their prized vehicles to sics and a fine array of motorcycles. It the Bill display at this annual event. was easy to see the owners had put hun- Baker Best of Show While there were awards in different dreds of hours of work into maintaining Award. categories (see chart below), the real win- and restoring their prized wheels. ner was Guide Dogs of America as pro- Those attending could also get their ceeds totalled over $3,000 and donations cars washed as they strolled the lot. were still coming in as the paper went to Special thanks to all the Local A Of- print. The 42 inch plasma TV was won by ficers, Council Delegates, Business Reps Local A member Steve Fuller. The trip to and Staff and members, who helped or- Hawaii was won by Everett member Jon ganize the event to ensure it ran smoothly.

Special thanks to the following THE WINNERS businesses for their contributions: Best Classic & Bill Baker Best of Show: • Lasting Impressions, Marysville John Ortiz - 1955 Chevy Belair • Airfx Jetcity Graphics, Tacoma Best Antique: Paul Knebel 253-922-6060 1927 Ford Model T • Trophy-n-Things, Puyallup Best Import: Julio Castro • Hooters, Lake Washington 1960 Austin Healey Sprite • King County Firefighters Best Street Rod: John Rozsonits • Causey Law Firm, Seattle 1935 Plymouth • Rinehart & Robblee Law Firm • iSOLDit Best Custom Bike: Bud Naden 2004 Vengance Best Street Rod: K.C. White 206-575-4100 2004 Harley Dyna Wide Best Truck: Ken South Best antique was K.C. White’s Retired Member John Rozsonits won best street 1935 Dodge Custom Pickup 2004 Harley Dyna Wide Glide. rod with his 1935 Plymouth.

Ken South captured best truck with his 1935 Dodge custom Bud Naden took home best custom bike pickup. with his 2004 Vengance. 751 Member Julio Castro took home the best import award with his 1960 Austin Healey Sprite. Taking Home the Big Prize Giving Gifts The 42 inch plasma TV was won by member Steve Fuller (2nd from left). Presenting the TV at the August Local A meeting was Local A President Clifton Wyatt, along with District Coun- cil delegates Mark Little and Scott Salo. Little sold Steve the winning ticket. Steve has been active in many of the District’s Retired member Dan Olson fundraisers Ð winning the contributed various prizes, Business Rep Paul Knebel won best antique with his horseshoe tournament last year and taking home trophies from including a leather jacket, 1927 Model T Ford. several bowling tournaments. mountain bike, motorized toy bus and an eagle statue. Food For Thought – And It’s Non-Poisonous! By Lem Charleston as told to In the early 60’s, “Smiley Face” appeared Dick Moriarity, who was the Medical survey of 600 homes in Seattle-King him by Dr. William Robertson to carry the message of the American spirit Director of the Pittsburgh Poison Center, County showed 96.5% of the responders Ð of friendship, happiness and peace. It asked the Pirates to join him in getting could describe Mr Yuk’s face, color and When today’s Poison Centers first proved amazingly successful. donations to seek a new anti-poisoning purpose. That was in 1974 and 32 years started back in the mid-1950’s, they fo- In the latter 60’s and early ‘70’s, other symbol. With the help of the University of later he continues to be a familiar face. cused exclusively on kids. Today, adults symbols appeared including Officer Ugh, Pittsburgh, Dusquanne University and a Now, MR YUK is helping us ‘market’ take up most of their time. In the 60’s, Auntie Kapoo, NO SIOP! [poison large local advertising agency, Mr. Yuk Ð Poison Centers’ nationwide toll-free tele- more than 600 kids died each year spelled backwards] Ð intended the polar extreme of Smiley Face – was phone number - 1-800-222-1222. The num- from some type of “accidental to alert individuals to the risks created. His name came from one kid in a ber instantaneously routes you to the near- poisoning” – but, with the bur- of toddlers getting into focus group who helped decide which est Poison Center Ð so any question can be geoning of prevention mea- chemicals as they explored symbol to choose. Together, with the help immediately answered Ð 24 hours a day, 7 sures Ð child-resistant contain- the world with their mouths. of local community hospitals and the Pub- days a week, 52 weeks a year Ð and at no ers, “awareness symbols” (MR At the time, the most com- lic Health Department, they conducted an cost to the caller. Call the Washington YUK) Ð that number has fallen to mon anti-poisoning symbol “educational campaign” about MR YUK - Poison Center to get a sheet of MR YUK less than 30 annually. was the ‘Skull and Crossbones’ with great success! stickers you can put him on your bulletin As part of my ECF duties, we toured Ð which, in Pittsburgh was also the In the northwest, Mr. Yuk showed up board or directly on your phone. Then the Washington Poison Center, which symbol of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball on the backs of buses, on the sides of you’ll have the toll-free number immedi- heightened my awareness to the problem. team Ð and one not very likely to serve as blimps, and all over the bicycles of the ately available if anyone needs help. Few are aware of the history of MR YUK. a “warning” against poisons. younger generation. Six months later, a September 2006 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 9

RETIREMENT NEWS Retirees August Retirement Club Minutes Congratulations to the following members who retired from Boeing: The meeting was called to order by Carl L. Allen President Al Menke. The Lord’s Prayer Elaine M. Allen was said followed by the flag salute. Elaine L. Anglin Roll Call of Officers: All officers Andrew O. Ashton were present and accounted for. Charles W. Auble Minutes: Minutes were accepted as Reno R. Berge written. Richard N. Bergstrom Financial Report: Betty Ness read Sten C. Bergstrom the reports for June and July. Marvin G. Bowers Health & Welfare: Ill brothers or Edward B. Boyle sisters this month included: Wavel John E. Cook Halford, John Pompeo and Bob Sheets. Michael G. Cox If members know of anyone who is ill, Marva G. Hansen please contact the Retired Club officers Arlis D. Hust or the Union’s Health & Welfare Office. Don Ingerslev A moment of silence for the follow- Nancy E. Jaeson ing deceased members: Joseph Connelly, Leonard Krajewski, Jr., Robert Cooper, Mavis Daniel, Ralph Retirees got nice weather for their annual picnic on August 21. Raymond H. Kramer Depriest, Donald Eschback, Kris J. Frank Lang Frigard, Wanda Lotz, Erik Lundquist, who has participated. maritime industry and force the small Judy P. Mashore Charles Richmond, Norman D. Valkar Calendar: businesses on the pier out of business. John J. McMillan and Virgil W. Worcester. Sympathy cards Sept. 4 Ð No Meeting - Labor Day We need to make sure our voices are Han K. Pang were sent to the next of kin. Holiday heard. There was a Rally to Stop the Big Bonnie J. Queen Travel: We will be traveling to the Sept. 11 Ð Business Meeting Dig on August 16, 2006. Gary Rogers Redwood Casino again on Tuesday the Sept. 18 Ð Bingo John Guevarra spoke about the movie Harold L. Rosich 22nd of this month. Thanks to everyone Sept. 25 Ð Prosser Music “An Inconvenient Truth” by Al Gore. It Wayne C. Salonka Old/New Busi- deals with Global Warming, an issue Louis B. St. Cyr ness: None. that we all need to face before it’s too Janet E. Talley Good of the Or- late. James C. Tertipes der: Gene Hoglund Vice President Al Wydick reminded Alton M. Tomlinson spoke about everyone of the picnic on August 21st. Deborah J. Twitchell Seattle’s Big Dig. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Au- John W. Weir Representative gust birthdays were Frances Dinwiddle Gary K. Westbrook Helen Sommers and Ð 90 years and Al Wydick Ð 72 years. We Danny E. Wood Speaker of the had four anniversaries this month Ð Char- Gilbert W. Wood House Frank Chopp ley and Irene Nelson Ð 62 years, recently wrote a let- George and Martina McIntyre RETIRED CLUB OFFICERS ter expressing there Ð 17 years, Sonny and Marga- President Alvin Menke 425-235-9361 is no money to fund ret Ehlke Ð 45 years, John and Vice President Al Wydick 253-876-2147 the building of a tun- Robin Guevarra Ð 43 years. Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055 nel. This money Adjournment: President Al Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725 would come straight Menke adjourned the meeting Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 206-878-0601 from voters’ pock- at 11:35 a.m. Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878 Cherie Menke 425-235-9361 Business Rep Stan Johnson (r) chats with Henry Uro at ets. This tunnel the annual picnic at Woodland Park. John Guevarra 206-762-3848 would devastate the Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300 Everett Retiree Meeting White House Pushes to Cut Medicaid By George R. Mcintyre As the White House takes aim to reduce Medicaid see new Medicaid patients. “The Bush administration claims they need to re- The first retiree meeting was held at the Everett payments to hospitals and nursing homes, governors form Medicaid,” said Edward Coyle, Executive Di- Union Hall on Tuesday, July 25th. The meeting was and members of Congress from both parties are prepar- rector of the Alliance. “I guess their idea of ‘reform’ is opened by Art Boulton, Al Peppard and Larry Brown. ing to fight against the planned cuts. Medicaid helps 50 jeopardizing the lives of low-income seniors and mak- Business Reps Jackie Boschok and Stan Johnson also million low-income people pay for health care through ing it more difficult for Medicaid patients to see a attended along with 43 retirees. This was a very good funding from both the federal government and the doctor. Congress already rejected start for retirees looking to get involved in an Everett states; seniors in nursing homes are these Medicaid cuts, anyway.” club meeting. the greatest number of Medicaid ben- I hope we will get more people coming to future eficiaries. However, the White House Senate Blocks Estate Tax Cut for meetings. This meeting offered information and coffee plan would weaken Medicaid by re- the Wealthy and doughnuts. Retirees will set the tone of these meet- ducing the federal government’s pay- In August, Senate Democrats ings. We are looking for someone to act as head of this ments to many public hospitals and blocked a Republican bid to combine group and to plan what other activities they have or nursing homes and limit the states’ an estate tax cut for the wealthy with a would like to have. This group will also keep retirees ability to finance Medicaid through minimum wage increase for low earn- informed of trips and other activities coming out of the taxing health care providers. ers. The measure was “the product of main meeting in Seattle. To all who become involved, The loss of Medicaid funding from election-year politics and clever -- crit- it is up to you what you make of it. the federal government would put pres- ics say devious -- legislative packag- Another benefit of this meeting is keeping seniors sure on states not only to reduce Med- ing that has been dubbed the ‘trifecta,’” informed on issues important to all retired persons Ð at icaid benefits, but also to restrict eligi- according to The Washington Post. all government levels, (city, state, and federal) and also bility and lower payments to health The minimum wage increase, long to keep up on what Boeing is doing, including any affect care providers, according to The New sought by Democrats, would have been it may have on retirees. We did have some questions York Times. At the same time, the the first in nine years, but the proposed asked by some of the members, which were answered number of doctors who refuse to take new Medicaid reduction in the estate tax would have lowered federal by the Union Leaders who were there to help get this off patients is on the rise. A study by the Center for tax revenue by $268 billion over the next decade, the ground. It was also a help to have leaders from Studying Health System Change found that the percent- according to one estimate. A.R.A (Alliance of Retired Americans). age of physicians not accepting new Medicaid patients George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance of Thank you to all who came. I welcome more retirees has risen from 19.5 to 21 percent over the past few years Retired Americans, said, “Blocking this bill was a living in the north end to join us for the fun and in large practices, and from 16.2 to 24 percent in small matter of economic and social justice. The minimum friendships that is here now and hope to grow the group group practices. Medicaid’s reimbursement rate was wage increase should not have to come at such a high in the future. We have room to make this a great considered the main reason that more doctors refuse to cost, when we already have enormous deficits.” experience for all who become members of the Everett Retirement Club. The Alliance of Retired Americans south area chapter meets the second Thursday of The next meeting will be held on the 26th of Septem- each month at 1 p.m. at the Kent Senior Citizen Center (600 E. Smith St) to discuss Social ber at 1 p.m. at the Everett Hall (8729 Airport Rd). Security, Medicare and many other issues of concern to seniors. Join us and share your Come help us get things up and rolling. I look forward to seeing you there. opinions. For more information, contact 206-762-3848 or 253-630-5280. 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FOR SALE – (2) 14” tubeless studded tires CANNING JARS, wide and regular mouth 2002 HONDA CHBO SCOOTER, black. 1995 FORD F150 XLT 4X4 SHORTBOX, mounted on 5-hole rims. Both for $60. 206- with rings. Pickle and Prego jars with lids, $900. 206-721-5767 regular cab, color match canopy, 302 in- 767-5244 work great for canning, jams and jellies. $1 jected V8, auto, air, ps, pb, pw, pl, tilt, Wild to $3 a dozen. 253-852-6809 JACO FEATHERLITE 16.5 FT. fully self- Country tires on Ford mags, locking hubs, NEW HP INKJET CARTRIDGE, #45 black. contained. We must sell ASAP so come look 122K miles. $5800. 253-569-4125 Printer died, don’t need cartridge. $15 plus 1976 MICKEY MOUSE PHONE, push but- and make me an offer! BECU appraised it at shipping. No checks, money order ok. 360- ton. 15” tall, clean, works great. $75 OBO. over $12000. Call Darrel 253-852-2191 1969 ROKON TRAILBREAKER, two- 579-5436 Antique canary bird cage with 5’ heavy solid wheeled, all-wheel drive. Not running, but brass stand. $75. 253-852-6809 2003 200 WIDE DRIVE SPORTSTER Soft will run. Innovative vehicle. $600. 206- 26” CAST IRON SHIP PORTHOLE with tail. Complete Custom Buildup on Atlas Pre- 824-2587 Des Moines screen. $550. 425-277-2941 PLANTS Ð 4 large Christmas cactus, Bird of cision Frame. Show winner. Perfect Bike for Paradise starts, large hibiscus plant. $7.50 Ð Anyone $22,000 OBO. 425-316-9216 1992 F250 4X4 EXTENDED CAB, 80,000 CARPET PAD, brand new. 30 sq. yds., 7/ $35. 253-852-6809 miles, 460 engine that runs great, new trans- 16” thick, foam. $50. 253-840-0525 STORAGE BOX for back of RV or van. mission and cooler, tow package, fairly new FRAGRANT IRIS named “Sweet Lena.” Made to clear mounted spare tire. 2” re- tires. $5500. 253-735-1272 6 FT HEAVY-DUTY DOG KENNEL & $7.50 a bulb. Write to: Martin Holland, 607 ceiver “looks good.” $100. 360-456-3847 dog house. $125. 206-723-1895 28th Ave Apt. 200, Milton WA 98354 1965 CHEVY MALIBU, 77,000 original SPORTING GOODS miles, 283 engine, power glide, all original SMALL HOUSE-SIZED SHUFFLE 274 GALLON DIESEL TANK with pump & except disc brakes, lowered, sway bars, ste- BOARD table & electric bomber game. $50 15-20 gallons of diesel fuel, $150. Antique BUTCHER’S BLOCK 24”x24”x30”, $95 reo, white exterior, light blue interior. ea. 253-735-0577 farm implements (3), $200 each. 253-939- OBO. Golf balls, $.35 each. 253-941-3690 $16900. 206-723-3004 1817 9 1/2 FT. CAMPER, $1800. 35” TV, $800. 2004 MERCURY 4-stroke, 9.9 hp, Big Foot 1988 FORD RANGER SUPER CAB STX Solid oak entertainment center, $500. Air TORO LAWNMOWER, 22” with catcher. sailpower EXLH, electric start, runs great. 4X4, V6, 2.9L automatic, air, pw, pl, cruise, hockey table, $100. 206-251-1132 In very good condition. $45. 206-244-4823 $1700 OBO. 425-255-7465 tow package, off-road lights, 160,000 miles. Very clean. $2700. 206-824-1633 STORAGE BOX for back of RV or van. PROPERTY TOOLS Made to clear mounted spare tire. 2” re- 1989 FORD E150, 305 engine, 210,000 miles, ceiver “looks good.” $100. 360-456-3847 FOR SALE Ð clear deeded Lake Tyee lot in ADJUSTABLE “CRESCENT” 8-passenger, tinted windows, tow package, Concrete, Washington. Beautiful mountain WRENCHES: 1 – 24” Diamalloy; 3 – 20” dual fuel tanks. $1000. 253-874-4480 18 FT. ADJUSTABLE LADDER, $20. 5- view. See www.laketyee.org. $19995. 206- Proto; 1 – 18” Diamalloy. These are quality spd. junior size bike, 6-spd adult mountain 228-1602 or [email protected] tools made in the U.S.A., $25 to $35 each. A 1965 FORD GALAXIE LTD, 2 dr. hardtop, bike, $25. Murry 3 1/2 hp. lawn mower, bargain for quality tools! 253-941-0840 fastback. Very nice condition. Runs and looks new, $45. 206-935-6535 VACATION RENTALÐranch home in sunny drives great. All original, 58,000 miles. Tucson, Arizona. Enjoy year-round golf! PIPE WRENCHES: 3 – 24” for $30 each and $12500. 253-859-0366 46” ROUND FINCH BIRD CAGE, 15” wide Gorgeous with new furnishings, sleeps 12. 1 – 18” for $20. These are quality tools made x 30” high on 17” stand. Clean, dome top, tan More info at425-377-8886 or 520-260-1964 in the U.S.A. to last a lifetime. 253-941-0840 1978 CHEVY SHORTBED PICKUP, nice with black stand. $45. 253-852-6809 or www.wisewomanproperties.com. condition, runs good. $2500. 253-859-0366 1/2” BENCH DRILL PRESS, $35; bench LOW BACK BUCKET SEAT COVERS, WALK TO BEACH and shopping Ð Ocean sander, $40; hand planer, $35; numerous 1978 DIAMOND JUBILEE THUNDER- sheep skin, tight custom fit. One pair Ð plum Shores. 3 BDRM/2 BATH HOME. Single hand wrenches, $.25 each; side cutter, $30. BIRD, a classic car collector’s dream. Mint color, new. $45. Glass gallon jars (15) with car garage. All fenced in. New appliances, 206-244-4707 condition Ð all original. Must see to appreci- lids for honey, food storage or seal. $2.25 carpet & vinyl. Landscaped & trees. $159K. ate. Picture available upon request. $6000. each. 253-852-6809 253-735-1832 CEMENT MIXER, construction grade, needs 509-663-7728 motor. $75. 206-824-2587 COFFEE TABLE, 40”round, heavy glass REC VEHICLES 1998 DODGE 3/4 TON 4X4, built for tow- top. 21” dark wood stand. Good cond. $100. 14” RYOBI CHOP SAW, 3 - 14” saw blades, ing. Automatic, reg. cab, original owner, Wood boxes (14), small, medium, various RV & HOME MATTRESS DOCTOR Ð 1 – 10” blade. $100 OBO. 253-852-6809 Magnum V-10 engine, wired for 5th wheel sizes Ð old. $35. Baby food jars, medium Memory, Reflex, innerspring available. and cab over camper. Factory towing pkg. CARPENTER WOOD TOOL BOXES with size with lids (200) to make Christmas trees. $349-$788 for queen sizes 74”-80”. Other 33K miles. Very clean. Invested $28500, carry handles. Used for garden ornament 17 for $1. 253-852-6809 sizes available. Will cut to any size and sell for $18500. 360-249-4432 shape. 206-542-0104 also. $5 each. 253-852-6809 HOUSE PLANTS Ð spider, various kinds of 1988 HONDA GOLDWING GL1500-6, DEWALT RADIAL ARM SAW, includes wandering jews, rosary vines, angel wing 1987 CLASS A GULF STREAM, 34 ft., lots 30,000 miles, very good condition, CB ste- extension and cabinet. PRO MAC 610 20” begonias, ivy, purple hearts, mother-in-law of basement storage, 6.5 gen, dual air, load reo, other extras. $4950. 206-824-2587 tongues, Chinese evergreen, African milk leveler shocks, hydraulic jacks. Call for de- chain saw. $65 each. Realistic TRC 451 tree, crown of throne, peperomia, shefflera, tails, blindness forces sale. Payoff BECU of SSB CB radio, $35. 360-743-0579 ’99 MERCURY SABLE, 1 owner, bought moses in a boat. Large, medium and small, $8600 and it’s yours! Call Ron 8 am – 9 pm new, 10,000 original miles, all options, all $.50 Ð $35. 253-852-6809 at 253-529-1090 VEHICLES power, gold exterior, leather, CD, exc cond.

TH 2001 F250 4X4 SUPER DUTY SHORTBED, $12950 OBO. Call anytime retired. 425-255- NYLINT TOYS, 2 trucks, 1 armored bank 1991 35 FT. AVION 5 WHEEL, excellent 5085 sound machine, 1 lg. Tonka Jeep. Good cond. condition, only 2,000 towed miles. Com- V10, 4-spd, auto w/overdrive, loaded, new $80. Farmall Cub Tractor Owner’s Manual, pletely reconditioned front-to-back. Must tires and brakes, Leer canopy, trailer tow pkg., old one, 1948. $50. 253-852-6809 see to appreciate. $17900. 206-242-1991 60K miles. Like new! $17000. 253-770-4984 Accepting the Oath Freedom and Independence

By Lem Charleston, Human Rights Committee tether that is holding independence hostage until we are able to realize freedom in its entirety. We must never In the land of the free and the home of the brave, these evacuate reason in the quest for independence, which two words are not always taken for granted as some may cannot be achieved without the goal of freedom. seem to think. That frivolous war in Iraq for oil, as many Freedom and independence are co-joined like air and believe, does have an upside. To the many brave and life. As we agonize over the brave souls lost daily in courageous Iraqi people here and abroad, we here in the Iraq, we must desire the real sense of the courage of the U.S. can hardly realize leadership so totalitarian and citizens of that great nation. They, too, truly desire to insecure, that the very mention, or question of its live a peaceful life, one not defined by our culture. One platform, could mean pain, or death. not created by our concepts. They must be allowed as, In the U.S., we have the right to complain about the is the natural course of direction for any society, the L to R: Grievance Coordinator Tom Wroblewski idiotic forms of leadership on all levels of our govern- freedom to understand and deploy freedom and inde- administers the oath of office to Local F Educator Brian Pelland and Local F Trustee Grace Holland. ment Ð from the city to the national levels that govern pendence as we did here in this country. our ways of life. The madness of an age is to attempt to They have the right to work themselves free from the embrace freedom as if it should be “handled” like it is philosophical platforms of fanatical forms of govern- Attending “E” Meetings some common element subject to our will, or our ment. Also the regimes that form the backbone of the illusion of power. Freedom in and of itself cannot be ignominious demise of any nation. These tyrants are Pays Off for Member touched by the hand but is rather a byproduct of the those who choose to put the Almighty into their own reality of life. The philosophy of freedom is merely a (little) box and rule by the rod and by fear. Indepen- notion of independence and is a very dangerous con- dence is indeed expensive. The “price” which sadly to cept. Simply to conceptualize freedom is to retard say and more often times than not, can only be paid for freedom in its essence and intended format for society. in full in the form of blood, sweat and tears. The If one conceives the error to define freedom on their inexpugnable severity of restricting freedom is the most own terms, they run the risk of eliminating the ineffabil- dangerous form of stupidity. ity of its inescapable clarity deemed necessary for the The ghosts of the fallen demand we acquire these liberty and pursuit of happiness as defined in our con- two inseparable elements of human decency within a stitution. As men, we view the fowl of the sky as free, society, that we no longer take freedom and indepen- yet all birds and things that fly are bound and subject to dence for granted as we daily do. the laws of physics. We embrace the fluidity of the fish No life is without regrets so let us never forget the of the sea, and the leviathan of the deep, and even they, efforts of the few, for the sake of the many, that gave like everything else in the ocean are bound by the rules their lives for the duplicitous elements of freedom and If you’re a member of Local E, it pays to attend of the sea. independence Ð if only for a fraction of the moment. For the meeting. Member Hainz Perry (l) received a $200 from Local E President Jay Carterman after We, on the other hand, must learn that freedom independence without freedom is but a mist waiting to his name was drawn in the attendance drawing at among ourselves is not an ambiguity, but rather the be dissolved in the winds of change…. the August Local E meeting. Page 12 751 AERO MECHANIC September 2006 Stewards Ensure Overtime Goes by the Book Every day throughout the Puget Sound cently, Mark was able to get a member area, our Union Stewards remind man- paid for Sunday overtime after his con- agement that they must go by the book - tractual rights were violated. the Union-negotiated contract book that In this instance, the member had vol- is. When violations occur, our Union unteered to work both days of the week- Stewards “police the contract” to ensure end, but the supervisor only scheduled members’ rights are protected. Recently, him to work Saturday. Rather than have there have been a number of overtime him come in on Sunday, the supervisor grievances, which resulted in members brought in another employee who not getting compensated after Boeing failed only didn’t work in the shop, but didn’t to follow the overtime assignment lan- work at the plant and was from guage in the contract. Frederickson. Per the contract, the Au- Auburn Overtime Pay burn member had a right to that over- Union Steward Mark Brown in Au- time. burn helped enforce the contract. Re- On Monday morning, Mark pointed out the error and the super- visor responded ‘If I screwed up, I will pay him.” Obviously, it was a clear violation and the member got paid 8 hours at double time to stay home and play with his grandchildren. Business Rep Mark Johnson noted, “It is impor- Business Rep Jimmy Darrah (l) congratulates Steward James Thomas tant that management know (center) as he accepts an overtime check from Steward Nate Gary (r). Nate the provisions of our con- worked the grievance after several violations occurred. tract and abide by them. The Company is quick to point The problem arose when manage- overtime. Nate filed the grievance and out when an employee vio- ment brought in a person from another secured James four hours overtime pay lates the contract or Com- area four hours early to work overtime (two hours at time and a half and two pany rules. The Union must rather than asking the employee who hours at double time) to correct the vio- do the same when the Com- normally performs the work. Nate im- lation. pany fails to follow proper mediately alerted the supervisor to the James appreciated Nate’s efforts and procedure.” violation. the Union, and stated, “It’s nice to know Renton Overtime Pay When Nate checked with James Tho- the contract is there so my rights are In Renton, Union Stew- mas, who was the affected individual protected and to have another Steward ard Nate Gary recently en- and is also a Steward, James figured it pursue the issue on my behalf.” sured that another Steward was a one-time mistake, chose not to file Business Representative Jimmy received the proper over- a grievance and let management go with Darrah noted, “I appreciate Nate work- Business Rep Mark Johnson (l) reviews time pay when management a warning. ing the issue and continuing to monitor overtime scheduling language with Steward However, the very next day the super- the situation to correct any future viola- Mark Brown, who was able to get a member failed to go by our contrac- paid when the Company brought in a member tual overtime language. visor called in the same person to work tions.” from another plant to work overtime. Back Pay for Cat A Job Combination Results in Upgrades

Continued from page 1 While Protecting Category A Rights the MPRF and paid the MPRF the 30 days’ back pay as recalling the remaining laid-off Grade 3 Cat A mem- Continued from page 1 though he were recalled a month earlier. bers, then upgrading all current Grade 2 employee’s and It was a pleasant surprise for the laid-off member, who worked in the job family before would be more all laid-off Cat A members to Grade 3. As of July 2006, had no idea the violation had occurred or that the Union was qualified and experienced than a new hire. all Grade 3 Category A’s were recalled or had offers to enforcing this provision to ensure his rights were protected. In the future, the entry level position for these report for return. With no potential violation of laid-off Business Rep Ray Baumgardner noted, “Steward David job families will be Grade members’ rights, the Union Syson not only called management on a misassignment, but 3 for the ERT and hiring then agreed to the upgrade com- process. bination and ensured that those Union Jobs Committee on layoff in the Grade 2 would members Tom be given recall rights to the By keeping a close watch on his Wroblewski, Stan Grade 3 jobs which will now “area and being aware of the work Johnson and Emerson assure them an opportunity to various individuals perform, David Hamilton had some tough return to the active payroll and effectively enforced the language to issues to resolve before the recall by seniority. ensure members’ rights (including combination could be Union Steward John Scofield has battled this issue laid-off members) were protected. implemented. The Union originally requested the for years and filed multiple – Ray Baumgardner, Business Rep” upgrade/combination grievances disputing there years ago (mid 1990’s) Debbie Donnell (l) and Sue McCullough was no real difference in the when there was no one received upgrades to Grade 3 MPRF. work assignment from a laid-off in the jobs. Vari- Above they discuss the combination. Grade 2 to a Grade 3. In crew recognized a violation had occurred, checked the Category ous grievances were filed regarding the job as- and tunnel meetings in Everett, John continually A roster and filed the grievance on behalf of the member at signments, but Boeing did not want the upgrade/ pushed management to do the right thing. the top of the Category A list. By keeping a close watch on combination at that time. “I was concerned they would flush all the mem- his area and being aware of the work various individuals Since then, the combination has been dis- bers still out on recall from the Grade 2 job and not perform, David effectively enforced the language to ensure cussed over many years to give the Company give them consideration for the Grade 3 position Ð members’ rights (including laid-off members) were pro- better flexibility and ease in managing the even though the work was identical. I didn’t want to tected.” workforce. see Boeing hire off the streets when I knew there were Ray advised, “Every member can help spot these types of Last summer during contract negotiations, the hundreds of members still on the recall list for the violations by noting if they are given a new work assignment Company presented a proposal for upgrades for Grade 2 positions, who had virtually performed the or a new person comes to the area. Someone must report the some current employees but their proposal would Grade 3 job before layoff,” stated Scofield. facts to a Steward so the Union can take action and get the have allowed them the flexibility to bypass and Sue McCullough, a 20-year member, is one of the surplussed member properly compensated.” circumvent the contractual seniority recall rights of 61402’s receiving the upgrade. She stated, “It has Unfortunately, most of the Category A violation settle- hundreds of laid-off members. The Union could not been a long time coming. Grade 2’s have been doing ments cannot be reported because Boeing puts a “gag order” agree to just overlook the contract rights of hundreds basically the same work as Grade 3’s for years. In in the settlement agreement which prohibits the Union from of members so that the Company could have “flex- fact, as the Grade 3’s have returned from layoff, I publicizing the outcome. Since David worked this issue at ibility.” The Jobs Committee then countered with a have had to train them even though I am a Grade 2. the shop floor level, it did not include the “gag order” and is proposal to do the right thing for all members by first I’m glad to see this combination finally happen.” proudly reported in this publication.