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Petitions due for regional Volume 59, Number 1, January 2015 ISSN 0194-8687 vice presidents President Ryan Rule he petition is due between Jan. 14 and Federal laws apply to campaigning Executive Director Jan. 28 if you’re an eligible member inter- ested in running for regional vice presi- Federal law requires labor organizations to com- Ray Goforth T ply with all reasonable requests of any candidate dent on the SPEEA Executive Board. Executive Board to distribute campaign literature, at the candi- Bob Wilkerson Treasurer SPEEA has three openings for Northwest vice date's expense, to members in good standing of Jimmie Mathis Secretary presidents and one opening for Midwest vice the labor organization. Joel Funfar NW Regional VP president. For member mailings, candidates work with a Michael E. Hochberg NW Regional VP To be eligible, candidates must have been a bonded mailing house. Addresses are never pro- Brent McFarlane NW Regional VP regular member in good standing for at least vided directly to a candidate. Keith Covert MW Regional VP the preceding 24 months. SPEEA Council Officers Use of company/union resources Election information, including a petition Shannon Moriarty Chair form and candidate questions, can be found at Federal law also prohibits candidates for union Gordon Yip Treasurer www.speea.org (drop-down menu for SPEEA office from utilizing union or company resources Theryl Johnson Secretary Councils/Forms and Petitions). in the conduct of their election campaigns. Midwest Regional Council Officers To run for office, candidates submit a petition It is inappropriate to campaign on company Mark Gayer Chair and written statements. The valid candidates’ time or use employer (or union) resources such Matthew Joyce Treasurer statements and answers are included with a ballot as paper, copy machines, fax machines, mail Jo Miklos Secretary sent to SPEEA members by Feb. 25. The seven- or email. Campaign literature should not be Northwest Regional Council Officers member board typically meets twice a month to posted on union or company bulletin boards. Dave Baine Chair direct SPEEA activities through the executive This applies to both the candidates and their Carrie Rule Treasurer director, serves as the interim negotiations team supporters. Rebekah Hewitt Secretary as needed and monitors expenses. SPEEA Publications Bill Dugovich Communications Director Lori Dupuis Graphic/Web Designer Seeking nominations Karen McLean Publications Editor to honor members [email protected] • www.speea.org published monthly by: Northwest activist awards nate him/her for the Stephen Pezzini Helping Society of Professional Engineering Employees Other People Excel (HOPE) award recognizing in Aerospace, IFPTE Local 2001, AFL-CIO, CLC he Northwest Council hosts a recognition banquet in March to celebrate the efforts of the outstanding volunteer/activist of the year. 15205 52nd Ave S • Seattle, WA 98188 • (206) 433-0991 Council Reps and activists who step up for Th is award goes to a member who enthusiasti- Reproduction rights reserved. No part of this publication may be T reproduced without permission. When permission is granted, mate- SPEEA. In addition, SPEEA recognizes select indi- cally supports both SPEEA and their commu- rial must be used in context and credit given to the SPEEA SPOTLITE. viduals who go above and beyond for their union. nity. To be eligible, they must be a member in a Original articles and feedback are solicited. If you would like to nominate someone you know SPEEA bargaining unit in California, Florida, who fits in one of the following categories, submit Kansas, Oregon, Utah or Washington. Subscription rate: $2.00 per year. a nomination form to [email protected] by Feb. $2.00 of the annual membership dues is paid as a Stephen Pezzini was an Everett Council Rep who year’s subscription to the SPEEA SPOTLITE. 25. The form is online at www.speea.org. set a high bar for helping others. His efforts on behalf of members drew widespread praise and he POSTMASTER: Address changes to: The SPEEA SPOTLITE, Award categories also gave back to his community. He died of cancer 15205 52nd Ave S, Seattle WA 98188. • New activist at the age of 36 in 1995. Since 1997, SPEEA has Periodicals Postage Paid at Seattle, Washington • Outstanding activist honored someone who exemplifies Pezzini’s values. • Special leader To nominate a member for the Pezzini award, SEATTLE HALL • send an e-mail with the person’s name and why 15205 52nd Ave S • Seattle, WA 98188 Lifetime achievement you are nominating him or her (with specific M-Th, 8 am to 5 pm • Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm A selection committee makes a recommenda- examples) to [email protected] by Feb. 25. Phone: (206) 433-0991 • 1 (800) 325-0811 tion which goes to the Council offi cers for a fi nal decision. EVERETT HALL 2414 106th Street SW • Everett, WA 98204 SPEEA activist award: Stephen CorrectionC ti M-Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm Pezzini HOPE award n article in the December Spotlite was Phone: (425) 355-2883 Do you know someone who is not only active not clear on how a level upgrade started WICHITA HALL in their union but also in their community? A for a member. The upgrade was started by 973 S Glendale St • Wichita, KS 67218 Someone who is seemingly tireless when it the manger. SPEEA followed up with a formal appeal, which in this case served as a backup for M-Th, 8:30 am to 5 pm • Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm comes to giving back to those in need? Nomi- the member. Phone: (316) 682-0262

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ByB Ryan Rule, SPEEA President Looking ahead in 2015 e are back to work at the start of While tax accountability is at the forefront in be receptive to helping other employees gain another year full of opportunities Washington, the issue applies to members in every the benefits of union representation. Without a Wand challenges for SPEEA members. state. When state or local taxpayers grant tax incen- union, employees are left entirely on their own. Regional vice president elections are among some tives, the benefits should return to that location. With union representation, employees have a of the opportunities available for the growing num- Companies, whether Boeing or otherwise, should clear avenue to find solutions. Members can help ber of members seeking to increase their union not be allowed to receive tax breaks without a com- carry that message. The same way we are asking involvement. The Midwest and three Northwest mitment ensuring the intended purpose is met. members to share their experience with legisla- regional vice presidents serve along with Treasurer One, very positive outcome already from our leg- tors, I’m asking members to share experiences Bob Wilkerson, Secretary Jimmie Mathis, and islative effort to bring accountability to tax incen- with fellow employees. Word of mouth is the me on the SPEEA Executive Board. Among the tives is our working together relationship with our best tool we have. Let’s use it in 2015! highest, member-elected union officials, vice presi- fellow union members at IAM 751. I look forward dents are engaged in every aspect of our union from to this relationship continuing to grow. approving SPEEA staff hiring decisions to being Other challenges for members this year include involved with interim negotiations, all while con- finishing the bridge benefit lawsuit and settle- tinuing to maintain their daily work commitments. ment in Kansas. After nearly a decade, closure is Successful candidates can be assured they will be finally within sight for members hurt by Boeing’s fully immersed in union business and activities. divestiture of its commercial airplane plant and Ask yourself if you are ready to step up and serve. subsequent sale to Spirit AeroSystems. It should Achieving accountability for Washington state’s not have taken this long. aerospace tax incentives is among the challenges Boeing’s continued efforts to move work out of we face in 2015. With the state legislative session traditional locations, age discrimination con- starting Jan. 12, this work is now shifting into high cerns in the Northwest and Midwest bargain- gear. I encourage every member in the state to read ing units as well as advocating to enhance career the information on the other pages of this Spotlite opportunities for members everywhere are issues Wichita meeting on ‘bridge’ and contact your state representatives and senator on our plates for 2015. to let them know about the need to revisit this benefits lawsuit legislation to protect jobs, ensure good wages and With our companies shifting work and con- tinuing to focus on the short-term, often at the About 300 attended a SPEEA meeting Dec. 17 in Wichita make sure tax dollars are used for those purposes. on the Boeing lawsuit regarding early retiree medical and expense of employees, it is vital for SPEEA to pension ‘bridge’ benefits. Tom Hammond, Wichita attorney for the lawsuit, and Bob Brewer SPEEA Midwest direc- tor, gave an update on the class-action lawsuit. The specific terms remain confidential until a federal court approves a Connecting with members tentative settlement. SPEEA filed the initial lawsuit after the divestiture to Spirit AeroSystems in 2005 because employees Karen McLean Mentoring and leadership development were also were denied the contract benefit of ‘bridging’ to early retire- SPEEA Communication Editor highly ranked in the survey as topics of inter- ment benefits. PEEA recently surveyed members on issues est among the 2,300-plus who responded. In that mattered to them. In addition to shar- Wichita, SPEEA leaders are kicking off the first ing what topics they’d like to learn more mentoring circle this month following a SPEEA PPageage S 101 overview Jan. 14. about, a significant number also shared their appreciation for SPEEA in the comments section. Other high-ranking topics of interest were geared Ambassadors pave way for community outreach ...... 4 The survey questions focused on finding out what toward education and career training. In addi- members cared about and wanted to learn more tion to the 500 course offerings for SPEEA- Martin Luther King’s legacy: ‘Much more to be accomplished’ ...... 4 about ranging from their careers to their commu- represented employees at The Boeing Company nities, including science, technology, engineering through Ed Wells Partnership, SPEEA will look Aerospace tax incentives and math (STEM) and legislative issues. at other opportunities to offer related training. on legislators’ agenda ...... 5-10 In addition, a question gauged interest in get- Demographics New mentoring program a ‘two-way’ street ...... 11 ting involved and nearly 200 chose Area Rep as Of those who responded, the largest group has a position they’d like to know more about, with more than 15 years experience at their current Council Rep drives SPEEA Night interest in the Council Rep role nearly that high. company, followed by the group with five to 10 to support community ...... 11 They expressed interest in learning more about years. The survey included responses from every Want to learn more about composites? ...... 11 contract negotiations. In addition, survey respons- SPEEA bargaining unit. Congratulations to Associate es indicated a high degree of interest in new-hire If you want to know more about your union or Technical Fellows for 2015 ...... 12 events and connecting newer members with have a request for more information, your Council Training and events ...... 12 those who have had longer careers in aerospace. Reps would like to hear from you. If you’re not In response, the Northwest New Hire Committee sure who to contact, email [email protected]. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION plans a bowling event Feb. 6 for not only new hires OF PROFESSIONAL AND but also members who want to connect. TECHNICAL ENGINEERS Local 2001, AFL-CIO, CLC

3 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 MMartinartin LLutheruther King’sKing’s llegacy:egacy: ‘‘MuchMuch moremore toto bebe accomplished’accomplished’ By Theryl Johnson seeing the picture of his family looking at him as Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott after Rosa Parks SPEEA Council secretary he lay in his casket. The one image that has always refused to give up her seat. That boycott lasted 385 y earliest memory stayed with me is the photo of his wife, Coretta days. But with that determination, it led to the of Martin Luther Scott King, sitting at his funeral with their daugh- desegregation on all Montgomery public buses. MKing Jr. was sit- ter resting on her lap. It’s an unforgettable image. I remember my mother telling me stories about ting in front of the TV at When I was in my early teens, I remember my when she was riding the bus and had to move far- home watching his funeral. I parents taking us to Atlanta on vacation. During ther and farther back as more white people boarded. was 7 years old. At that time, that time, we attended Dr. King’s church, Ebenezer That day in 1968, when Dr. King was assassi- I knew he was a very impor- Baptist Church in Atlanta. Once inside, I remem- nated, he was in Memphis to support black sani- tant man, but I didn’t know ber seeing Rev. Martin Luther King Sr., Coretta tation workers who were being treated unfairly. much more about him. King, her sons and also her daughter, Bernice (who was the little girl in the funeral photo). It was a sur- Though his death was devastating, days later, It wasn’t until I was older that I really understood during the riots that followed his assassination, the impact of what this civil-rights activist had real experience. I also remember, later in my teens, going back to Atlanta and visiting his gravesite. the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was signed into law accomplished - nonviolent civil disobedience, (which is also known as the Fair Housing Act). several marches, many amazing speeches and As I became a young adult, learning more about Dr. writings, even receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. King’s accomplishments was an enlightening expe- A lot has been achieved since his death, but Of course, the 1963 March on Washington for rience. He fought for justice in the face of incredible there is still much more to be accomplished. The Jobs and Freedom, where he gave his ‘I Have a danger to him and his family. There were constant headlines of today reiterate that fact. I only hope Dream” speech is legendary. death threats, wiretaps, surveillance, bombings and that I can affect some small portion of change arrests. I can’t even imagine living that way. to improve the rights and equality of those in April 4, 1968, as Dr. King stood on the balcony need. As we celebrate another Martin Luther King of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., a lone I knew of the Southern Christian Leadership holiday, let’s not forget there’s still much more we gunman shot and killed him. I remember seeing Conference (SCLC). But I did not realize until can accomplish. Let’s fight for what is fair for all. photos of men on the hotel balcony pointing much later that it played a large role in the toward the spot where the shot was fired as Dr. African American civil rights movement with [Theryl Johnson is also vice-chair of the SPEEA King lay motionless. I remember hearing how upset Dr. King as its first president. Diversity Committee.] everyone was, including my parents. I remember I also learned that Dr. King was instrumental in the Ambassadors pave the way for community outreach anding out SPEEA tickets for a “If we show we are regular people in the community, it helps people free carousel ride at the zoo, Kent understand who we are as a union – and what we’re about,” he said. “If HCouncil Rep Andy Mittal was we work on being more involved, our perspective may change, too.” having a ball. “The kids were so excited,” As an ambassador, Wipf also took part in a phone banking effort with other he said, about the Pierce County Central union activists to get neighbors to attend a meeting for Sound Alliance, a coali- Labor Council Solidarity Day at the Point tion of labor, education Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma. and community groups. He was one of several SPEEA ambassadors “I personally gain from who staffed a table at the zoo’s education it. It’s a chance to get center along with other unions at the event. different perspectives “I really enjoyed it – I like visiting with and learn more – both the community and talking to people,” he what are their needs and said. “The best part is that you get to repre- what are the best ways to sent your union – and network with other “The best part is that you get to represent your address those needs.” unions,” he said. union – and network with other unions.” Shannon Moriarty joined SPEEA Ambassador Andy Mittal The SPEEA Ambassadors program draws a group of ambassadors “We need simple ways for members to get involved in a from a pool of about 50 leaders who are will- for a career fair targeting short-term commitment and be part of something they’re ing to volunteer at events as union representatives. More than 50 ambassadors middle and high school already passionate about.” have been involved in 26 events since April. students last spring. SPEEA Ambassador Shannon Moriarty “If we show we are regular people Another ambassador, Everett The ambassadors drew in the community, it helps peo- Council Rep Evan Wipf was the students in with challenges to modify the SPEEA balsa wood airplanes ple understand who we are as a happy to help rake leaves and to fly farther and faster as well as competitions to see who could build a union – and what we’re about. If clear brush for the United Way Lego excavator in the shortest time. we work on being more involved, Day of Caring in Snohomish “I like to ask, have you heard of SPEEA?," she said that day after encouraging our perspective may change, too.” County last fall. a student to see how far his modified airplane would fly. SPEEA Ambassador Evan Wipf “It felt good to be there to rep- The ambassador program, she said, is crucial. “We need simple ways for resent labor,” he said. members to get involved in a short-term commitment and be part of He talked about the perception some may have about Boeing engineers and something they’re already passionate about.” techs, particularly during contract negotiations when contentious issues are To learn more contact [email protected]. often reported in the news.

4 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 Aerospace Tax Incentive Accountability After Washington passed the $8.7 billion tax preference bill, The Boeing Company began moving jobs out of the state. The company has now announced plans to move more than 6,000+ aerospace jobs out of Washington. TToday,oday, BoeingBoeing employsemploys mmoreore tthanhan 22,000,000 ffewerewer wworkersorkers iinn WWashingtonashington tthanhan iitt ddidid inin NovemberNovember 22013013 wwhenhen tthehe ttaxax iincentivencentive wwasas eextended.xtended.

Executive Director Ray Goforth, left, and IAM Lodge 751 President Jon Holden testify before the Washington state Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences. SPEEA and the IAM are pushing for more accountability in aerospace tax preferences to ensure job creation. WWashingtonashington AAerospaceerospace TTaxax PPreferencesreferences Aerospace tax incentives on legislators’ agenda By Bill Dugovich are moving jobs out of state.” tives hire workers for $10 an hour or less. SPEEA Communications Director First approved by the legislature in 2003 to Employees with years of experience often can’t rise much above $13 an hour, wages he Washington Legislative session “win” the site and jobs needed to build the 787, the Washington tax incentives were that have some aerospace workers relying begins Jan. 12 and among the on food banks to feed their families. issues facing lawmakers is modify- extended through 2040 during a hastily T called special session in November 2013 Continued on page 8 ing the $8.7 billion aerospace tax prefer- R ence bill to tie incentives to jobs. Parallel to “win” the site to build the 777X. u ss to this effort is adding a requirement that However, while the intent of the legis- ia ensures aerospace and related services lation was to grow the state’s aerospace provide good, family wage jobs. industry, the bill approved by lawmak- ndia Since the incentives were extended 14 ers grants tax breaks without requiring I Misso months ago, The Boeing Company’s companies to expand or even maintain uri employment in Washington is down by employment in the state. The bill also more than 2,000 employees. says nothing about wages, a loophole that leaves the state’s more than 400 a “Legislators are listening and recogniz- i aerospace firms free to pay workers n S r o

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5 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 $8.7 billion - Where is the accountability? Missouri passes legislation granting tax The number of low-wage aerospace Washington lost aerospace breaks to Boeing if the company expands workers is growing despite the public in- jobs after granting tax breaks high-wage employment by 2,000. Boeing vestment in aerospace skills training and announces it is moving 2,000 jobs from tax incentives for aerospace companies. Washington to St. Louis. • 800 - 1,200 Boeing design and research jobs moving from Four years after its fi rst Boeing incentive Washington to research centers package, South Carolina passes a new in South Carolina, Alabama, $120 million tax incentive package for Boe- Pennsylvania, and Missouri. ing to expand its North Charleston plant. • 777X wing and tail work goes to To secure this tax break, Boeing must cre- St. Louis. ate 2,000 new jobs in South Carolina. • 777X tail work goes to China. Oklahoma provides aerospace tax cred- its based on a percentage of compensa- • More automation, with fewer workers, tion provided to employees. Boeing an- planned for Everett wing plant. nounces it will move more defense work IAM 751 members supporting NW Harvest. • Flight simulators move from to Oklahoma. Good training and experience Renton to Miami. Even in Russia, Boeing commits to $5 bil- but aerospace wages stay low • A $12 billion stock buyback program is lion in design and engineering services. launched, the largest in Boeing’s history. Miguel M., 9 years in manufacturing • 1,000 Boeing in-production Wage ceilings in (makes $13.84 per hour) customer service positions moving aerospace understated I have been there (AIM Aerospace) for from Washington to California. 3 years. I hired in at $9.50 an hour and • 2,000 Boeing defense jobs moving In 2012, more than 7,600 Washington am now making $13.84. Since AIM is an from Washington to Oklahoma and aerospace workers, or 7.8% of the aerospace company, we were hoping St. Louis. aerospace workforce, were paid in the the wages would be better than they are. lowest two wage bands established by • Jobs continue moving from the Department of Revenue (DOR), be- I am a lead assembler in the duct assem- Washington to India, Russia, the tween $9-$15. That was more than the to- bly area. I have been there training guys, Ukraine and elsewhere. tal employment combined of the Boeing making sure the quality of work is good. I In earlier announcements: 777X detailed Auburn and Frederickson facilities. have had special training to get certifi ca- design work will be outside the Puget tions in pressure test in various areas of Excluding Boeing, it amounts to 58% of Sound region; 1,500 information tech- the company so I’m pretty versatile with the workforce employed by aerospace nology (IT), 675 out-of-production, and what we need to do in the company. The companies receiving preferential tax sta- 100 pilot jobs are moving out of state. skill level is a lot more than the company tus who are barely getting by on aero- cares to admit we have. space wages. These workers use food Other states tie tax incentives banks and public assistance to feed fami- The company thinks we are making lies and keep roofs over their heads. enough. We need to make more mon- to more jobs and good wages ey. It is hard with a family to survive. I In 2009, 4,310 aerospace workers – 5.5% have to work overtime to make ends South Carolina law requires Boeing to of the aerospace workforce, 22% of non- meet and use the food bank. I have create 3,800 jobs to secure $900 million Boeing aerospace workers – were paid in three diff erent food banks I visit occa- in state tax breaks for locating a 787 plant the lowest two wage bands. sionally, but mostly one that I visit once in the state. a week to supplement what we are making. I work 10-hour days Monday- Watch for updates Friday and 5-8 hours on Saturday. Visit the SPEEA website for updates during the legislative session. www.speea.org

SPEEA members pack a meeting at Boeing Seattle - one of several held - to have questions answered about their jobs moving. 6 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 Shown here from left are: Council Rep Tony Hickerson, Larry Brown, legislative director with International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 751, Chelsea Orvella, SPEEA legislative director and Council Rep Jim Lee at the Northwest Council meeting Dec. 11. Both Council Reps shared their experiences meeting with legislators, and Orvella presented an update on the joint effort with the IAM. WashingtonWashington public:public: TheThe ‘‘deal’deal’ wwasas jjobsobs When the legislature extended Wash- Boeing jobs in Washington than Meanwhile, the growing and alarm- ington’s aerospace tax preferences to in November 2013. This job loss is ing number of “working poor” in the secure 777X work, the stated intent not due to a downturn in the indus- aerospace workforce goes largely un- of the legislature was to maintain try. It is a deliberate decision to move noticed. Unlike other states, Washing- and grow good aerospace jobs in future aerospace innovation and sup- ton’s aerospace tax measure does not Washington. That was clearly the port to other parts of the country and incentivize high-wage job growth. expectation of the Washington pub- abroad. lic when the state committed an es- timated $8.7 billion to support our Washington law ensures certain 777X INCENTIVIZE GOOD aerospace industry. work remains in our state for compa- nies to continue benefi ting from the JOBS TO GROW Since then, The Boeing Company an- aerospace tax preferences. However, nounced it is moving upwards of 6,000 the law does not require any new WASHINGTON’S high-paying engineering and techni- jobs be created in our state or ensure ECONOMY cal jobs out of Washington. Today, any current job is protected for the full there are more than 2,000 fewer tax preference to be made available. For every Boeing job created in Washing- ton , there is a 1.7-1.8 multiplier in other Boeing Employment in Washington State job creation and economic value to the state. Conversely, every job moved out Date Washington Total Company of state reverses this eff ect, resulting in 2013 1/31/13 86,397 173,781 a net job loss greater than the single aerospace job lost. Tax incentives should 10/31/13 83,295 169,908 align with the growth of good aerospace 2014 1/30/14 81,452 169,071 jobs in Washington. 10/30/14 81,662 167,865 11/27/14 81,099 166,395

7 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 Aerospace Tax Incentives continued from page 5 “Our son Sean was born with a mitochondrial disease. There is no “These“Th are companiesi receiv-i cure. He is fortunate to not be ing the incentives,” said Larry confined to a wheelchair. I cannot Brown, legislative director for take a position in Seal Beach because IAM 751. doctors say the dry, hot climate will be bad for Sean. I have applied for over “Without wage standards, tax- 60 positions locally, inside and outside payers pay twice – once when of Boeing. I have 35 years of aerospace they give the tax incentive and experience and my job search has again when the worker must resulted in zero interviews. With rely on public services.” each new work movement and layoff , the competition for jobs gets worse. SPEEA and the IAM have con- We are very worried about the future.” sistently supported – and continue to support – the David C., Maintenance Analyst from Maple Valley, WA. - job moved to California incentives to grow the aero- space industry with good-pay- want accountability for companies tak- and local economic development sub- ing jobs. Our two unions are now working ing the tax breaks to ensure they are sidies than any other company. The 152 side-by-side to have the legislature revise creating jobs and paying living wages to diff erent state and local subsidies listed the aerospace tax preferences to require the people in the state where they were total a staggering $13.1 billion. companies to meet the intent of the law. granted.” “We need to make sure the aerospace “We want the industry to benefi t from In the competition for Boeing work sites, tax preference bill serves its intended these tax breaks,” Orvella said. “We just other states tied jobs directly to tax purpose – to provide incentives to breaks. In 2009, South Carolina granted companies that grow Washington’s Incentives done right Boeing a $900 million tax break with the aerospace industry,” said Orvella, SPEEA requirement the company create 3,800 legislative director. “Legislators are lis- VANCOUVER, Wash. – The city across new jobs in the state. Four years later Boe- tening, and they really listen when the the Columbia River from Portland is ing secured another subsidy worth $120 message comes from our members who earning praise for tying business fee million after agreeing to create 2,000 live in their districts.” discounts to employment and high more jobs in South Carolina. paying jobs. Since originally passing in 2003, the Missouri also tied aerospace tax breaks aerospace tax incentives have been ad- Approved unanimously by the Vancou- to job creation. Breaking ground Dec. 16 justed a number of times. The eff ort to ver City Council last month, business- on a plant that will do 777X work, Mis- revisit tax preferences also includes a es with 200 or more employees can souri Gov. Jay Nixon announced that call for better employment reporting by have license and impact fees reduced Boeing met the requirement to create companies to the state. In October, the by paying employees higher-than- 2,000 new jobs and will now receive that Citizens Commission for Performance median wages and signing a written state’s aerospace tax breaks. The 2,000 Measurement of Tax Preferences rec- development agreement with the city jobs are about the same number Boeing ommended Washington state “establish that outlines a long-term commitment moved from Washington in the past 14 specifi c economic development metrics to maintain high wages and employ- months. and reporting mechanisms” for the aero- ment. The median income in Vancou- space tax breaks. ver is $48,562. According to the Good Jobs First Subsidy Tracker, Boeing has received more state Fee reductions are tiered based on the SPEEA is on benefi t to the city, largely from sales Facebook tax and other mechanisms produced by workers earning higher wages. Busi- Like Us nesses paying a median salary at least double the regional median could qualify for a 25% reduction in traffi c impact fees, up to $100,000. The waiver for business license fees is capped at $20,000 a year. Vancouver based its incentives on eff orts used to lure the Banfi eld Pet Hospital headquarters and its 500 employees to the city. Banfi eld expects to expand Van- couver employment to 600 by the end of the year.

8 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 LLegislativeegislative CCornerorner Legislators need to hear from YOU! By Chelsea Orvella for your kids' future in our state? hearing from their constituents. The stories they SPEEA Legislative Director When there is not that much time in the day to hear, your story, shape their opinions and work their way into their own narrative on the issue. here is real momentum in Olympia to tie give - which I completely understand as a working Washington's aerospace tax incentives to mom - a simple note or phone message is as good. Don't wait Tkeeping and growing good aerospace jobs The message can be: "I have lived in the community Now is the time to take a minute and contact your in Washington. It is the right thing to do for the for ____ years and have worked in aerospace for ____ state representatives, senator and governor and call state, industry and workforce. years. Please pass aerospace tax incentive accountability for aerospace tax incentive accountability. The Still, there's going to be intense pressure to do in Olympia this year. $8.7 billion must keep and grow session starts Jan. 12. Contact information is listed nothing at all. Legislators and the governor need good aerospace jobs in Washington." here. If you don’t know who your representatives to hear that this issue matters to the people they Legislators listen to constituents. Granted, you are, the SPEEA website has a link allowing you were elected to represent. They need to hear that can't always tell by the generated form responses to find your legislator, or visit: http://app.leg. you strongly support jobs accountability in the legislators send to constituents. (I wrote many of wa.gov/DistrictFinder/. aerospace tax incentives. those responses at one point in my career.) Still, there's a tally going on of how many constitu- Join SPEEA in Olympia What holds us back ents are contacting a legislator's office regarding SPEEA members are needed to join Legislative The most compelling thing to a legislator is your each issue. The quantity of messages reflects the Director Chelsea Orvella and other members personal story. What do you do at work? How priorities of the district. Emails and letters from for a day in Olympia during the Legislative ses- does it feel watching jobs and experience leave constituents are also personally read in Olympia. sion. Days are flexible. To learn more, contact Washington? How secure do you feel in your Telephoning or writing a legislator can be intimi- Chelsea at: [email protected] future in aerospace? What do you want to see dating, but only at first. Legislators appreciate

House of Representatives Senate Not sure of your district? Look it up: http://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/ District Position 1 Position 2 Derek Stanford (D) - (360) 786-7928 Luis Moscoso (D) - (360) 786-7900 Rosemary McAuliff e (D) - (360) 786-7600 1 [email protected] [email protected] rosemary.mcauliff [email protected] Graham Hunt (R) - (360) 786-7824 J. T. Wilcox (R) - (360) 786-7912 Randi Becker - (360) 786-7602 2 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7888 (D) - (360) 786-7946 Andy Billig (D) - (360) 786-7604 3 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bob McCaslin (R) - (360) 786-7820 Matt Shea (R) - (360) 786-7984 Mike Padden (R) - (360) 786-7606 4 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jay Rodne (R) - (360) 786-7852 Chad Magendanz (R) - (360) 786-7876 Mark Mullet (D) - (360) 786-7608 5 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kevin Parker (R) - (360) 786-7922 Jeff Holy (R) - (360) 786-7962 Michael Baumgartner (R) - (360) 786-7610 6 [email protected] jeff [email protected] [email protected] Shelly Short (R) - (360) 786-7908 (R) - (360) 786-7988 Brian Dansel (R) - (360) 786-7612 7 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Norma Smith (R) - (360) 786-7884 Dave Hayes (R) - (360) 786-7914 Barbara Bailey (R) - (360) 786-7618 10 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Zack Hudgins (D) - (360) 786-7956 (D) - (360) 786-7862 Bob Hasegawa (D) - (360) 786-7616 11 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (R) (360) 786-7791 Matt Manweller (R) - (360) 786-7808 Judy Warnick (R) (360) 786-7932 13 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lynda Wilson (R) (360) 786-7791 (R) - (360) 786-7976 Don Benton (R) - (360) 786-7632 17 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (R) - (360) 786-7850 Liz Pike (R) - (360) 786-7812 Ann Rivers (R) - (360) 786-7634 18 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Richard DeBolt (R) - (360) 786-7896 (R) - (360) 786-7990 John Braun (R) - (360) 786-7638 20 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) (360) 786-7121 Lillian Ortiz-Self (D) - (360) 786-7972 Marko Liias (D) - (360) 786-7640 21 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chris Reykdal (D) - (360) 786-7940 Sam Hunt (D) - (360) 786-7992 Karen Fraser (D) - (360) 786-7642 22 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

continued on page 10 9 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 LLegislativeegislative CCornerorner continued from page 9 House of Representatives Senate Not sure of your district? Look it up: http://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/ District Position 1 Position 2 Sherry Appleton (D) - (360) 786-7934 (D) - (360) 786-7842 Christine Rolfes (D) - (360) 786-7644 23 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kevin Van De Wege (D) - (360) 786-7916 (D) - (360) 786-7904 James Hargrove (D) - (360) 786-7646 24 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Melanie Stambaugh (R) (360) 786-7791 Hans Zeiger (R) - (360) 786-7968 Bruce Dammeier (R) - (360) 786-7648 25 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (R) - (360) 786-7964 (R) (360) 786-7791 Jan Angel (R) - (360) 786-7650 26 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7930 Jake Fey (D) - (360) 786-7974 Jeannie Darneille (D) - (360) 786-7652 27 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dick Muri (R) - (360) 786-7890 Christine Kilduff (D) (360) 786-7121 Steve O’Ban (R) - (360) 786-7654 28 [email protected] christine.kilduff @leg.wa.gov [email protected] David Sawyer (D) - (360) 786-7906 Steve Kirby (D) - (360) 786-7996 Steve Conway (D) - (360) 786-7656 29 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Linda Kochmar (R) - (360) 786-7898 Roger Freeman (D) Mark Miloscia M(R) (360) 786-7038 30 [email protected] deceased [email protected] (R) - (360) 786-7791 Christopher Hurst (D) - (360) 786-7866 Pam Roach (R) - (360) 786-7660 31 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7880 Ruth Kagi (D) - (360) 786-7910 Maralyn Chase (D) - (360) 786-7662 32 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7834 (D) - (360) 786-7868 Karen Keiser (D) - (360) 786-7664 33 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7978 (D) - (360) 786-7952 Sharon Nelson (D) - (360) 786-7667 34 [email protected] joe.fi [email protected] [email protected] Dan Griff ey (R) - (360) 786-7791 Drew MacEwen (R) - (360) 786-7902 Tim Sheldon (D) - (360) 786-7668 35 dan.griff [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Reuven Carlyle (D) - (360) 786-7814 Gael Tarleton (D) - (360) 786-7860 Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D) - (360) 786-7670 36 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7944 Eric Pettigrew (D) - (360) 786-7838 Pramila Jayapal (D) - (360) 786-7331 37 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] June Robinson (D) - (360) 786-7864 (D) - (360) 786-7840 John McCoy (D) - (360) 786-7674 38 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dan Kristiansen (R) - (360) 786-7967 Elizabeth Scott (R) - (360) 786-7816 Kirk Pearson (R) - (360) 786-7676 39 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kristine Lytton (D) - (360) 786-7800 Jeff Morris (D) - (360) 786-7970 Kevin Ranker (D) - (360) 786-7678 40 [email protected] jeff [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7894 Judy Clibborn (D) - (360) 786-7926 Steve Litzow (R) - (360) 786-7641 41 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Luanne VanWerven (R) (360) 786-7791 Vincent Buys (R) - (360) 786-7854 Doug Ericksen (R) - (360) 786-7682 42 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Brady Walkinshaw (D) - (360) 786-7826 (D) - (360) 786-7920 Jamie Pedersen (D) - (360) 786-7628 43 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hans Dunshee (D) - (360) 786-7804 Mark Harmsworth (R) - (360) 786-7892 Steve Hobbs (D) - (360) 786-7686 44 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7878 (D) - (360) 786-7822 Andy Hill (R) - (360) 786-7672 45 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (D) - (360) 786-7886 Jessyn Farrell (D) - (360) 786-7818 David Frockt (D) - (360) 786-7690 46 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mark Hargrove (R) - (360) 786-7918 Pat Sullivan (D) - (360) 786-7858 Joe Fain (R) - (360) 786-7692 47 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ross Hunter (D) - (360) 786-7936 Joan McBride (D) (360) 786-7121 Cyrus Habib (D) (360) 786-7848 48 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

10 SPEEA SPOTLITEJANUARY 2015 Want to learn more about composites? By Maria Nelson Ed Wells Partnership SEEA Co-Director

Shown above are mentors at the ‘Step up for SPEEA’ event in November. Front row from left: Debbie Logsdon, Rhonda his year, the Ed Wells Partnership will Greer, Daryl Doshier, Brenda Reiling, Pat Clough, Nancy Frazier. Back from left: Rod Steadham, Donna Le- offer several Boeing Education Network hane, Joe Newberry, Mark Gayer, Joe Abbott, Earl Carter, Denny Lewis, Bill Hartig and Matthew Joyce. Not T(BEN) presentations specifically on the shown but participating as a mentor - Aaron Kitterman. The first SPEEA mentoring circle is scheduled for Jan. 14 fol- topic of composites at Boeing. lowing the SPEEA 101 class. BEN events are scheduled during lunchtime, so no management approval is required to partici- SSteptep upup inin WichitaWichita pate, and you can view the presentations from your desktop at work. What could be easier? New mentoring program The presentations occur from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are scheduled on the third or fourth a ‘two-way’ street Thursday of every other month beginning Jan. 22. The schedule includes: ICHITA – Mark Gayer recalls a time “I surely expect to get something out of this, at work when he had one of those too,” he said, noting the new activists will bring • Jan. 22 - Composites Manufacturing W‘pretty frazzled’ moments and called their perspective and experience. “I can learn Facilities Requirements his mentor. After that call, Gayer felt more calm from them as well – it’s a two-way street.” • March 19 - Commercial Airplane and ready to make his own decision about what Gayer describes one of his mentors as a lifelong Composite Fuselage Barrel Technology was ‘frazzling’ him. friend. Now retired, the former mid-level manag- • May 21 - Crash Simulation and Impact “It was nice to know someone I could call,” said er still keeps in touch. “He keeps me grounded,” Behavior of Composites Gayer, Midwest Council chair. said Gayer. • July 23 - Efficient Composite Manufacturing Gayer is now one of 16 mentors in a new SPEEA He encourages others to take part – either as • Sept. 17 - Composite Cryotank Wichita program for members who want to mentors or as protégés. “If you haven’t tried it, Technologies and Demonstration become more active. They hold their first men- at least see if it’s a fit,” he said. • Nov. 19 - Nondestructive Inspection of toring circle meeting Jan. 14 at the SPEEA “You might be pleasantly surprised how far this Composites Wichita office. can apply,” he added, “both personally and pro- Gayer, who works in the Investment Recovery fessionally.” The dates and titles are subject to change. Additional titles may be added to the series. Group at Spirit AeroSystems, knows he’ll gain To find out more about the mentoring program from the mentoring experience as well. or to participate, email [email protected]. Watch the Ed Wells Partnership bi-weekly email for the links to view the BENs. These presentations are recorded and are available on-demand later to view at your convenience. MMidwestidwest You can also go to our website on the Boeing intranet: http://edwells.web.boeing.com/ Council Rep drives SPEEA Night Event/BENBroadcasts/. to support community ICHITA – Of all the volunteer jobs have been helped by held by Joe Abbott, he’s probably The Arc, including a Wnever been more thanked for his former SPEEA mem- duties than at the Special Olympics in Wichita, ber who was named where he would officially start the swim races. The Arc ‘Mother of He shared how every one of those swimmers told the Year.’ him thank you, and one even said “you helped Sharing his expe- me win,” which makes Abbott chuckle. riences with The It’s just one of many reasons why Abbott wel- Arc and the Special comes the opportunity to help with The Arc, Olympics at the ‘Step Midwest SPEEA members and families help out at the Lights on St. Paul. a non-profit in Wichita that works with fami- up for SPEEA’ event, lies and individuals living with intellectual and he recruited about 20 activists to join him for light display and handed out candy canes. developmental disabilities. SPEEA Night at the Lights on St. Paul, a holiday light display that drew at least 100 more cars on “It appears that everyone knows about the lights, His wife, Sue, is a case manager who works with SPEEA’s night than the same night last year. The so they volunteered,” Abbott said. about 25 to 30 clients. He knows many who volunteers collected donations at the exit to the

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Training/events SSPEEA-BoeingPEEA-Boeing See online calendar for details/RSVP where you plan to attend Congratulations to Associate PPugetuget SoundSound New Hire Bowling and Bites Technical Fellows for 2015 Friday, Feb. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. total of 75 SPEEA-represented employees The Fellowship provides a technical career path Acme Bowl, Tukwila are part of the newly recognized Associate as an alternative to a management career path. ATechnical Fellows (ATF) at The Boeing The next rank is Technical Fellow, followed by Hosted by the New Hire Committee Company. Senior Technical Fellow. The ATFs were chosen from a field of candidates For more information, go to http://techfellow- Northwest Council Guest Night who were nominated for their technical and lead- ship.web.boeing.com. Thursday, Feb. 12 ership skills by their business unit. Off site - Tukwila SPEEA ATFS for 2015 WWichitaichita The following are SPEEA-represented employees who were recently named 2015 Associate Technical Fellows. SPEEA 101 Boeing Commercial Airplanes Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m. • Matthew Anderson • John Grover • Adrian Stanescu • John Van Horn SPEEA Wichita • Sahrudine • James Hatlestad • Christopher Stuk • Bruce Vandeventer Apdalhaliem MAC Valentine Movie Night* • Stephen Kirchmeier • David Topping • Gary Wright • Stephen Baier Wednesday, Feb. 11 • Jan Kordel • David Toy • Monte Wright 13th Avenue Warren • Andrew Barwick • Brian Kramer • Mark Ulvin Featuring 'Mortdecai' • Jean-Philippe Belieres • James Kunda Boeing Defense, Space and Security Half-price tickets for balcony • Steven Blanchard • Branko Lakic • Timothy Aldrich • Thomas Pankaskie seating (21 and older) • Alfred Carlo • John Locker • Todd Baldwin • Lyle Picard *Hosted by the Midwest Membership Activities Committee (MAC) • John Castro • Evelyn Matheson • Andrew Bereson • Jason Smith • Kevin Chang • James McClimans Sr. • Michele Campbell • John Clark • Adrienne Miller Engineering, Operations and Technology • Sheila Conway • Kirk Niemi • Jeffrey Baucum • Paul Vahey • Michael Damen • Arnold Nordsieck • Gwen Gross • Allison Warren • Gregory Doty • Wayne Howard • Russell Heeter • Mark Weber • Hosam El-Gabalawy Peterson • Peter Heisen • Bryan Welsh • Leo Engstrom Jr • John Pizzichemi • Jeong-Beom Ihn • Jerry Wert • John Feroy • Joseph Pruss • Stephen Ledoux • Xidong Xu • Ronald Galbraith • Roger Rae • Lauren Lundquist • Jerry Zayic • Michael Galuska • David Reusch • Darren McDonald • Paul Gehlsen • Julien Scharl • Todd Gould • Julie Smart • Martin Grether • Brian Smith • Alan Grim • Weidong Song

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