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VOL. 64 NO. 9 OCTOBER 2009 Members ‘Coordinate’ New Process WTO Ruling Boeing Co. managers have turned to process, the Company is Could Give a team of experts to help develop a new utilizing the experience process for customer coordinators in and knowledge of Cus- Boeing Upper Everett, after initial process changes were tomer Coordinators . being reviewed by management for “We got off to a bad Hand for Tanker implementation. start,” Schuessler ac- Who are those experts? They are Dis- knowledged. “The team by Rosanne Tomyn trict 751 members who do the actual got it and didn’t like it.” On September 4 a controversial, work as liaisons between assembly work- “When it was first pro- yet expected, preliminary ruling was ers and airplane customers. moted to us, it had the made by the World Trade Organiza- By working with the Union and ask- feel that it was coming tion (WTO) that found European ing workers for their ideas, the Company whether we liked it or Union “launch aid” loans given to hopes to improve the Quality Assurance not,” said John Dyas, a Airbus were actually illegal subsi- process by identifying minor defects District 751 member and dies. After years of fighting to en- earlier in the process before the Cus- a team leader for the 777 sure that American tax dollars go to tomer inspections , said Susan Schuessler, customer coordinators in an American made Air Force Tanker, the Quality Director for 747, 767 and Everett. “We weren’t the ruling could prove positive for 777s in Everett. consulted, so of course the many Machinists members that “We want them to come up with an we were offended.” 751 member John Dyas and Business Rep Ray have proven themselves capable of Baumgardner are working with management to idea, try it for a week, see if it works and Steward Galyn building a superior aircraft. improve customer coordination on the 777 line. report back,” she said. “If it doesn’t Rusher was concerned Wasting no time, Senator Patty make the customer happy and doesn’t the Customer Coordinators were not in- 14 years ago when both were on the shop Murray was quick to draft a letter to make the work more efficient, it prob- volved enough in the proposed change floor. She agreed there was a miscom- President Obama after the decision ably isn’t the right process.” and that the change would eliminate a munication regarding the change, and was made public. A long time advo- The new effort to work together started Quality inspection. Galyn brought the the participation of the Customer Coor- cate for aerospace workers in Wash- in August and grew out of a desire to matter to the attention of Union Business dinators was imperative. ington, she wrote: change the way Customer Coordinators Rep Ray Baumgardner. “We were trying to thrill the customer “For too long, American aero- in Everett do their jobs. In an effort to Baumgardner took up the matter with by solving problems as a team,” she said. space workers have struggled to com- identify minor defects earlier in the build Schuessler, who had been his supervisor Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4 Member Joe Tindall is Union Ensures Proper Promotion proud to help build After 32 years as an active Union member and Union their job title work at DC, they specifically mentioned custom leader, Dan Meddaugh continues to see the value in those two locations by name and were assured it was farm Union membership. Recently, with help and support covered. equipment from the Union, Meddaugh received the proper upgrade at Several weeks later, Meddaugh heard of a Grade 11 Edwards and 29 days back pay for the time he should have held opening at DC and was shocked to learn that he was not Equipment. at a Grade 11 position. in the pool for consideration Ð even though he would Business Rep Heather Barstow and Union Steward have been the senior candidate. Unfortunately, HR had Jeff Rose ensured that Meddaugh received the upgrade given him an outdated form from 2003 and bad infor- he was entitled to, but mation about his con- also used documenta- sideration for all lo- Union Pride at tion to get him 29 days cations. of back pay after Thankfully, Boeing Human Re- Meddaugh had a wit- Edwards Equipment sources (HR) made an ness to the conversa- Our members at Edwards Equipment, located in Union error and did not file tion with HR. As a Gap, Wash. are very proud of the specialized equipment his Category B (pro- Union officer and Dis- they manufacture. Since the 1940’s, this family-owned motion) rights for all trict Council Del- business has produced dependable, specialized agriculture locations. egate, Meddaugh un- and industrial equipment and built a solid reputation for The issue arose derstands the impor- quality and reliability. Just as important as product reputa- when Meddaugh and tance of documenta- tion is their reputation as a good place to work. another member went tion to prove a case. The IAM has had a contract with Edwards Equip- to HR to file their Cat- After Union Stew- ment since 1956, and it is a relationship that works well egory B paperwork to ard Jeff Rose com- for all parties involved Ð employees, union, manage- be eligible for promo- piled excellent docu- ment and ownership. As a result, employees tend to stay tion. The HR rep mentation, Business there for a long time once hired. handed them a form L to R: Union Steward Jeff Rose and Business Rep Heather Rep Heather Barstow Barstow helped ensure Dan Meddaugh not only received his “When I heard of an opening at Edwards, I applied made of carbon copy. presented the facts to promotion but the 29 days back pay he was due. because I knew it was a good place to work,” stated Realizing that most Boeing’s Union Re- Union Steward Dale Glaspey. “There is an atmosphere carbon copy forms have been eliminated at Boeing, lations who agreed the situation needed to be remedied. of mutual respect between workers, management and Meddaugh questioned if this was the proper form. In In the meantime, another Grade 11 position opened ownership. It is a close-knit company, which is hard to addition to verifying the form, he and the other member up in Auburn Ð where Meddaugh was working. Union find anymore. I really enjoy working here.” emphasized they would like to be considered for all Relations agreed to give Meddaugh the upgrade at his While it may be a small shop Ð with just eight locations, which included both Seattle and Develop- current location in Auburn. Barstow then was able to members Ð their products have made a big impact on the mental Center (DC). Because a majority of members in Continued on page 5 Continued on page 12 Contract Saves Benefits Accessing Ratification Inside Index Boeing’s announced changes on Sept. 25 President's Message ...... 2 regarding their Learning Together Program History City of Woodinville Politican Action...... 3 (LTP) apply to salaried non-union employ- Aero Mechanic employees vote to Voting Endorsements ... 3 ees only. There are no changes to the IAM/ newspaper now ratify first contract Labor History ...... 8 Boeing Joint Programs Education Assistance available through online Retirement...... 9 Program because we have a Union contract archives back to 1939 52 Want Ads ...... 10 in place. Eastern Washington .... 12 Page 2 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2009

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Machinists Should Build New Air Force Tankers by Tom Wroblewski, the next generation of Air Force way street. We’ve got members – like a thousand other members working at 40 District President tankers. We’ve already been lining Marion Lauck, who retired last month companies across Washington and Idaho CEOs come go at the up support in the business commu- after 56 years Ð who have been building jet Ð supporting men and women who do Boeing Co., but one issue nity and with local elected officials, airplanes since the days when Bill Allen important and interesting work at transit seems to hang on forever and we’re working with our friends and T.A. Wilson ran this company. They’ve agencies, agricultural equipment shops, Ð the U.S. Air Force tanker in Congress too. seen it all, and done it all. Our members are even Hanford. contract. I’m confident that the Air Force smart and experienced and they have ideas I’ve directed our District communi- As this month’s will make the right decision this Ð practical ideas, not business school theo- cations staff to pay closer attention to the AeroMechanic was going time. ries Ð about ways this company could run issues that involve our non-Boeing mem- to press, we were waiting for the Air But speaking of executives who come more efficiently. Managers need to listen bers, which will include more Force to release its draft proposal for yet and go, most of our members got a new to them and learn from them, too. AeroMechanic stories, and a new Ma- another round of tanker bidding between boss last month, when Jim Albaugh re- The Company has a long way to go chinists News newsletter for eastern Boeing and the Airbus/Northrop placed Scott Carson as president of when it comes to showing respect for its Washington. Grumman team. Boeing Commercial Airplanes. workers. Many of you are routinely work- Whether we’re building airplanes, Our International Union officers are I didn’t know Jim Albaugh before ing 12-hour days and six-day weeks trying repairing buses or making tractor parts, making a strong push on your behalf, writ- this, and after one brief getting-to-know to get programs like the 787 back on track. the issues are all the same Ð we all want ing to President Obama and urging him to you meeting last month about all I can Sure, you’re getting paid overtime, but better wages, benefits and working con- keep tanker jobs with an American com- say is that he’s certainly personable. you’re also missing out on birthdays, fam- ditions so we can support our families pany and to not allow Airbus to benefit But in that one brief meeting, he said ily outings, football games and just enjoy- and improve our communities. That, as from the launch aid that the World Trade something that I found interesting. ing the last days of good weather before the much as anything, is what defines us as Organization has ruled is illegal. Albaugh told me that he thinks there are winter rains set in. A simple “thank you” Union Brothers and Sisters. Naturally, I support that effort – it’s three keys to success for the Boeing Co. from management Ð thanks for your hard an argument that we’ve made for years. Ð or any business, for that matter: work and thanks for the sacrifice Ð would But I also strongly feel that picking 1) Build a product that everyone in go a long way. That’s exactly what I told District Lodge 751, Boeing tankers is the only smart choice the Company is proud of; Albaugh. And something like a barbecue International Assn. of for the Air Force. Our skilled and expe- 2) Give every worker the chance to would be even better. Machinists and rienced members here at District 751 Ð learn something new every day; and I will say I was pleasantly surprised by working side-by-side with our colleagues 3) Show every employee respect for Mr. Albaugh back in June when he came Aerospace Workers from SPEEA and factory floor managers the good work they do. out to Renton for the P-8 rollout. Speaking Tom Wroblewski Ð took a proven 737 airframe and turned It’s an interesting management phi- from the podium, he seemed to go out of President, Directing it into the highly capable P-8A Poseidon. losophy and one I tend to agree with. But his way to praise the work our members Business Representative They did it on time and within budget Ð I’d also say that Mr. Albaugh has a way did on that program, and he was compli- and did it without working a single hour to go before this concept becomes a mentary of the job our IAM staffers Ð and Stosh Tomala of mandatory overtime. reality at Boeing. our counterparts at SPEEA Ð do to support Vice President Based on this experience, I believe The good news is that we do have a your work in the factory. our members have earned the opportu- product that we’re all very proud of. Our We’ll see if his actions live up to Susan Palmer nity to turn Boeing’s proven 767 air- members are some of America’s elite those kind words, but it was an encour- Secretary-Treasurer frame into KC-767 tankers. The alterna- manufacturing workers, building the very aging start. tive Ð asking Airbus and Northrop best airplanes in the world. We truly are Finally, you’ll see in this month’s James Coats Grumman to build their first-ever tank- first in aerospace. AeroMechanic several stories and pictures Sergeant-at-Arms ers in a factory that hasn’t been built, And the variety and scale of the work featuring the men and women of Locals Tommy Wilson with workers who haven’t been trained – that’s done at Boeing – from Fredrickson 86, 1123 and 1951 in eastern Washington. makes no sense at all. to Everett, from the machine shop to the Because the Boeing Co. is our largest Heather Barstow One thing you can count on is that your flight line — means that our members do contract, we tend to get caught up Ð Don Morris Union Ð both at the District and Interna- have the chance to learn and grow and maybe even lost Ð in what happens there. Ray Baumgardner tional levels Ð will be working hard to continually add new skills. But District 751 doesn’t just support the Richard Jackson make the case that you should be building But that learning has got to be a two- Boeing contract. We also represent over Mark B. Johnson Jon Holden Woodinville Employees Ratify First Contract Brett Coty D. Joe Crockett City employees in Woodinville have Woodinville city Ron Bradley ratified their first contracts as members employees (from of the Machinists union, nearly one full left) Dave Emerson Hamilton year after voting to organize as part of Williamson, Ron Charles G. Craft District 751. Braun and Jason Steve Warren (Eastern WA) “It took a year, and it was tough,” said Burt count the Union Business Representatives District 751 Business Rep Jon Holden, ballots from the who worked with the new bargaining unit. Aug. 27 vote that Union Offices: “But we were very successful in getting ratified workers’ • 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle; 206-763-1300 first IAM Union things for them in writing, and laying a • 201 A St. SW, Auburn; 253-833-5590 contracts. foundation to build on for years to come.” • 233 Burnett N., Renton; 425-235-3777 • 8729 Airport Rd, Everett; “The most important thing to me is 425-355-8821 that we have a say in our future,” said • 4226 E. Mission, Spokane Jason Burt, a code-enforcement officer (509) 534-9690 or 1-800-763-1305 who was a leader in the organizing ef- Toll-free to Seattle from: fort. “We get to sit down and bargain for Nationwide 1-800-763-1301 Tacoma 253-627-0822 our future instead of being at the whim of Hotline: 1-800-763-1310 whoever’s in charge at the time.” Web site: www.iam751.org About 30 people are covered under in place. Even though we proposed sound “We get to hold the city accountable two separate contracts with the city, one justification for improvements in all ar- for their personnel policies,” Burt said. contract for supervisory workers and one eas, the city was unwilling to move on “People have been treated unfairly and 751 AERO MECHANIC for non-supervisory workers. many subjects, said Burt. They fought us they don’t feel safe.” The employees at the city have been on one of the most-basic rights that union “Having that right to defend against Connie Kelliher, Editor considering union representation for members expect, just cause. They fought improper discharge and discipline is Bryan Corliss, Editor many years, Burt said. This is the third Member of The Newspaper Guild, us on that and argued that their employ- important,” Holden said. “It was what- CWA #37082 time employees have tried to organize a ees did not warrant this right. ever the city wanted before. Now they’ve District 751 AERO MECHANIC ( ISSN 0894-7864, union to gain more protection and work- Eventually, the talks went to mediation, got some protections.” USPS 008-660) is published Monthly except Bi- monthly in December/January by Aerospace In- place rights. “Workers were frustrated where the two sides were at long last able to After the long contract fight against man- dustrial District Lodge 751, 9125 15th Pl. S., when city policies changed or were sim- work out what Burt called a “good starting agement, now the Woodinville workers will SeattleWA 98108. $3.50 of the annual dues goes ply not followed,” Burt said. “People toward a one-year subscription to the Aero Me- contract, something we can build on.” have to learn to work together and support chanic. $4 per year for non-members by District wanted some contract protection.” Burt said the three-year contract of- each other within the Union framework. Lodge 751, International Association of Machin- The organizing drive last summer con- fers “reasonable” improvements in pay “To get a first contract isn’t easy,” he ists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108. Periodicals postage cluded with an overwhelming vote for and health care benefits, plus for the first said. “They did that. They should be paid at Seattle, WA. POSTMASTER: Send ad- union representation. But that success time workers have a just-cause clause proud of that.” dress changes to District 751 Aero Mechanic, didn’t make it any easier to get a contract protecting them from arbitrary firings. 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108 October 2009 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 3

POLITICAL ACTION But I Already Have Health Care: The Health Care Reform and How It Benefits the Already Insured by Rosanne Tomyn to make that change possible. “These are “It will provide more security and the reforms I’m proposing. These are the stability to those who have health insur- reforms labor has been championing. ance. It will provide insurance to those These are the reforms the American who don’t. And it will lower the cost of people need,” President Obama said. health care for our families, our busi- “And these are the reforms I intend to nesses, and our government” – President sign into law.” Barack Obama For those who are insured, health care District 751 members have gone on reform will prevent insurance compa- strike many times to preserve health care nies from dropping members when they for themselves, their families, and the are sick, put a cap on out-of-pocket ex- workers of future generations. Unions penses required of the insured, eliminate all over the country have been the stron- extra charges for preventative care, and gest force for health care reform. We’ve eliminate premium discrimination based marched. We’ve rallied. We’ve shared 751 leaders (Tom Wroblewski, Larry Brown and Susan Palmer) meet with on sex, age, and pre-existing conditions. the heartbreaking stories of the many Senator Maria Cantwell, WSLC President Rick Bender and SPEEA leaders to Additionally, the plan will require large victims of our current system. Still, many discuss health care. employers to cover their employees. are left wondering why the Obama health if they lose their job, who fear their cover- more lives of the insured will be lost as It’s time to conquer the health care care plan should be important to them. age will be denied because of a pre-exist- doctors and medical centers operate at beast and stand up against the mainte- After all, if we’re already insured, we ing condition, who know that one accident the mercy of for-profit health care com- nance of an unfair, unbalanced status don’t have to worry right? Wrong. or illness could mean financial ruin.” panies that determine acceptable treat- quo. We’ve talked about health care for It hits hot button issues and creates District 751 members who provide ments and pre-established conditions. decades, we’ve marched and rallied, arguments where it is not needed. Health their families with insurance plans that Decisions about care will continue to we’ve been there. As President Obama care reform is about workers keeping in- they went on strike for, some of the best come from health care managers rather made clear, now is the time to act: “When surance even if they have suffered a seri- plans in our country, are still negatively than physicians and lives will continue are we going to stop this? When are we ous illness and have been laidoff. President impacted by the current system every to be lost as doctors wait for the green going to say enough is enough? How Obama made it clear that this is an issue single day. Rising co-pays, forced doc- light to treat illnesses that should never many more workers have to lose their that impacts the insured worker above tor changes, and skyrocketing drug costs be terminal. coverage? How many more families have anyone else: “You know this isn’t just ultimately impact us all. If left alone, the In his speech at the 2009 AFL-CIO to go into the red for a sick loved one? about the millions of Americans who don’t rate of inflation in this industry will convention, Obama made it very clear We have talked this issue to death year have health insurance, it’s about the hun- continue to jump and costs will continue that he intends to see great change in this after year, decade after decade…now is dreds of millions more who do: Americans to cripple working families in every com- country’s management of the health care the time for action. Now is the time to who worry that they’ll lose their insurance munity. If we maintain the status quo, system. And, he needs labor behind him deliver on health insurance reform.” Don’t Buy Eyman Initiative 751 RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES Initiative huckster/profiteer Tim Eyman’s latest prod- uct is Initiative 1033. It would kill jobs in Washington state, prolong the recession, jeopardize our safety, and Vote in the General Election - Tuesday, November 3rd harm schools, roads and health care. Don’t buy it! King County Executive Mayor, City of Seattle Tacoma City Council I-1033 kills jobs and prolongs the recession I-1033 would prolong the recession into 2010 and Dow Constantine*, NP Joe Mallahan*, NP Position 6 beyond, making it much harder for Washington’s economy Keven Rojecki*, NP to recover. It would lock in thousands of layoffs, including nurses, teachers, police, fire fighters, road workers and King County Assessor Seattle City Council other public employees. It would also lock in the “ripple Lloyd Hara*, NP Renton City Council effect” job losses in Position 4 Washington’s private sector. King County Council Sally Bagshaw*, NP Position 2 I-1033 jeopardizes our Jim Flynn*, NP families’ safety Position 5 City of Seattle Attorney I-1033 would block po- Julia Patterson, NP lice and fire departments Tom Carr, NP Des Moines City Council from recovering to normal Port of Seattle staffing levels. Fewer emer- Position 1 gency services personnel Commissioner Mayor, City of Everett Matt Pina*, NP means higher response times in life-and-death situ- Position 1 Ray Stephanson, NP ations. Meanwhile, recession-forced prison cuts are John Creighton, NP Bremerton City Council resulting not only in job cuts and jail closures, but also Position 3 in criminals being released and some offenders no Everett City Council longer being supervised upon their release. I-1033 makes Rob Holland, NP Position 3 those cuts permanent. Position 4 Position 1 Adam Brockus, NP I-1033 harms schools, roads, and health care Max Vekich, NP Paul Roberts, NP Due to recession, thousands of Washington families have lost their health coverage, teachers and other school Snohomish Lynnwood City Council employees have been laid off, hospitals and nursing homes County Council Kent City Council have cut services, and public transportation has suffered. I- Position 1 1033 would make it illegal for elected legislators to restore Position 4 District 1 Kimberly Cole*, NP these services when the economy recovers. Dennis Higgins*, NP Ellen Hiatt Watson*, D I-1033 is a proven failure * Denotes Challenger In 1992, Colorado became the only state—before or since—to impose revenue limits like those in I-1033. The damage was severe. Colorado dropped to 49th in the nation Referendums and Initiatives in education funding and the percentage of low-income NO on I-1033 YES on R-71 children with no health insurance doubled. In 2005, voters in Colorado suspended the revenue restrictions. Another Eyman initiative, caps revenue for Reaffirms the 2009 Domestic Partner Law Tim Eyman’s I-1033 is bad for Washington. Your state, county and city governments, making Passed into law by the Washington Legisla- Union urges you to.. it illegal for local lawmakers to spend more ture. This law provides some legal protec- than the previous year’s budget on schools, tions for same gender domestic partners and police, fire protection, roads, libraries, parks, opposite gender domestic partners over age hospitals and other services. of 62. Page 4 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2009 751 Shows Support Throughout Our Communities Nearly every weekend our Union makes a difference in our communities. Our members assist local charities to keep valuable resources available to residents. We build wheelchair ramps, prepare and serve food at area missions, bolster other unions’ picket lines, assist with local fundraising events and the list goes on. Recently, when the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer walk passed in front of the Everett Hall nearly four dozen members turned out over the two days to cheer on those making the 60-mile walk to raise money for breast cancer research. Encouragement from mem- bers inspired the walkers to continue on their journey and showed 751’s support in community event. Below: Members pose for a photo Throughout the Kent teachers’ strike, District 751 after completing a wheelchair ramp. members regularly showed their Above: 751 members support on what was dubbed turned out for Full “Full Force Friday.” Machinist Force Friday to support leaders and members walked the striking Kent Teachers. line with teachers to raise aware- ness on their issues. The teach- ers appreciated the support and knew they were not alone in fighting their issues. District 751 President Tom Wroblewski Thanks to all the volunteers talks with Kent teachers on the picket line. who make a difference in our communities!

751 members lined the streets outside the Everett Hall on September 11 and 12 to cheer on those taking part in the 3-Day, 60-mile Breast Cancer Walk. WTO Ruling Could Give Boeing the Members ‘Coordinate’ New Process Upper Hand in Third Tanker Bid Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 dollar national defense contract to Airbus while U.S. officials are simultaneously trying to punish the European “That was the kernel of the plan we put together, but it pete on an uneven playing field against Airbus, whose country for flouting international laws would be a huge didn’t get communicated right.” government-sponsored subsidies have allowed the com- injustice. Tiahrt said, “We won’t just sit by. There will be As a result, Schuessler formed a working group of pany to grow without assuming any of the financial risk an outcry from the House.” Echoing that sentiment, Sena- Customer Coordinators from across the Everett factory and accountability that U.S. firms contend with. These tor Sam Brownback of Kansas said if the subsidy issue is to brainstorm solutions and share best practices. subsidies, which include non-commercial rate loans, not addressed, Congress could cut off funding for new John Dyas is one Customer Coordinator who’s been have eroded U.S. market tankers. Brownback said, involved in those sessions. share in the commercial “This is a huge burr under “It’s been actually pretty good,” he said. “A lot of aerospace industry and my saddle. If they don’t do it different ideas, different ways we could help the process have cost American jobs (consider the subsidy), I will along.” in a critical economic sec- use all the tools available to “You pool all that talent and you realize you have a tor.” make them.” solution you’d never thought of,” Dyas continued. And Senator Murray Though supporters of “There’s a guy over there, he’s got 41 years here. He’s is not alone. Washington Airbus, like Senator Richard got a little bit of knowledge, a little bit of experience.” State Congressional Rep- Shelby of Alabama, continue One of the solutions will involve Customer Coordi- resentative and member to chime in about the need to nators being more involved with final assembly so that of the House Armed Ser- move forward without dis- “instead of going in with the customer to find out what’s vices Committee Rick cussing the illegal subsidy wrong (with the plane), they’re going in knowing there’s Larson quickly got to- issue, there is far more pres- nothing wrong,” Baumgardner said. “Instead of finding gether with fellow sup- sure coming from others that things wrong, we’ll get things at an earlier stage so you porter of an American In September, District 751 President Tom feel it is their duty to advo- can see everything’s right.” made tanker, Kansas Rep- Wroblewski (l) met in Everett with Representative cate for American workers Another change will be to make sure when customers resentative Todd Tiahrt, Rick Larsen to devise a new tanker strategy. and taxpayers. Congressmen and customer coordinators do find problems with the to draft a letter as well. and women from around the way parts or systems are installed, they go back up- Signed by 45 other representatives, the letter expressed country are making it very clear that an Airbus built tanker stream on the assembly line to find the person who concern over Air Force Secretary General Michael cannot be the result of the bidding process. installed it wrong, so they can change what they’re Donley’s decision not to factor the ruling into the tanker Here in Washington State, District 751 and other indus- doing, Dyas added. bid process: try leaders are working hard within the Washington Aero- “That sounds easy, but it’s very very hard,” Dyas said. “[…] we are deeply concerned that the United States space Partnership to raise visibility on this issue. The group After all, the Everett plant is bigger than Disneyland, and Air Force is still considering purchasing over $35 bil- is also reaching out to other states that have a vested interest it can take hours to figure out who installed what on a plane lion worth of aerial refueling tankers which are based on in building an American made Boeing tanker. as big as a 777, a task that “takes me off what I’m doing.” Airbus’ illegally subsidized aircraft. Buying Airbus The only acceptable result of this decision to spend But it’s vital to stopping repeat problems, he said. “If the tankers would reward European governments with De- taxpayer money on defense aircraft, especially in a guy knew he’s not supposed to do this, he wouldn’t do it.” partment of Defense dollars at the same time that the struggling economy, is to award such a contract to an Both the Company and the Union are closing in on U.S. Trade Representative is trying to punish European American company that will give that work to Ameri- alternatives that will make the work go better for Dis- governments for flouting international laws.” can workers. With a proven track record that includes trict 751 members who are customer coordinators, and In response to this action by the Congressional Repre- the supply of the Air Force’s current tanker fleet, also make airline customers happier. sentatives, Airbus supporters shot back against what they Boeing is the only reasonable option. “It makes good sense for the people who perform a call “irresponsible congressional intervention.” Rather, The Pentagon re-issued a draft Tanker RFP on Thurs- job to have input into any changes in their jobs,” Dyas these political leaders are ensuring that the Pentagon and day, September 24, while this issue was going to print. said. White House hear the cry of many Americans against such There will be more to follow in the November issue of “We’re listening and working together well,” irresponsible defense spending. Awarding a multi-billion the Aero Mechanic. Schuessler said. October 2009 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 5 AeroMechanic Online Archive Makes Accessing 751 History Easy In September, the Union unveiled our nation, to access them. This digital man- you would like to look up in the search official archive for District 751’s Aero agement website secures and preserves field provided. Much like any other Mechanic newspaper. For several years, billions of pieces of information. As a search engine, the site will then filter volunteers serving on the District’s La- search tool for libraries and schools across through the text of each issue and pro- bor History Committee have dedicated the globe, ContentDM is the perfect pro- vide you a list of those issues that include Union leadership and members their time to ensuring the preservation gram to make the history of the labor that information. When looking through wished Ed Rittenberg and his wife and accessibility of our unique and im- movement as a whole accessible to mem- the issues listed after your search, you Rita well at his retirement party. portant history, as well as the will find an asterisk (*) history of the labor movement. next to the page that the Making our history accessible information is located on. Rittenberg Retires to our membership, as well as You will also find that District 751 said goodbye to Ed the community, has been top the word, phrase, or name Rittenberg the end of August, as he retired priority. that you searched will be from decades of service to the member- One of the top tasks of this highlighted wherever it ship. committee, besides research- is found within the text. His activity in the Machinists Union ing and compiling other his- District Labor History spanned 35 years and began when he hired torical information, is to pre- Committee Chair Tom into Hanford in 1974. He served as Union serve the many issues of the Lux would like to thank Steward there for over 25 years and project Aero Mechanic that District the many people involved steward at Hanford for 20 years, but that 751 has published since 1939. in this successful effort. just scratches the surface of his Union This paper gives us a unique Without their steadfast leadership. He served for 15 years on the glimpse back in history - and support and persistence, District Council and 12 years on the Dis- allows us all, as members, to our Union’s history trict Executive Board, as well as holding a truly see how important our would have been in jeop- number of Local Lodge positions. In Local history is to our region and ardy of being lost for- 1951, he held various leadership positions, ever. Each of the indi- nation. Chronicling the news District Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer (l) delivered the including Local Lodge President. Ed also of the day from the perspec- original Aero Mechanic newspapers to the University of viduals that played a part represented the membership’s interest at tive of the Union, this paper is Washington’s Labor Library for preservation and storage. in this project have en- several Grand Lodge Conventions Ð fight- also a great source for the com- sured that our history will ing to make the changes that members felt munity as a whole. bers, students, and the community. be readily available for generations to were important, and he spent many years Working to preserve this history, the Using ContentDM is easy. You can come. as a delegate to the Washington Machin- Labor History Committee digitized each also access the site through the District Committee members past and present ists Council. issue before allowing the University of Website. We have added a link on our involved in this project: Chair - Tom Ed expanded his role in helping mem- Washington’s Labor Library to take pos- homepage under the Aero Mechanic block. Lux, David Swan, Jim Kakuschke, Duy bers in 2004 when he accepted the position session of originals for preservation. This When you've accessed the site http:// Tran, Chris Louie. Past members: Jason of staff assistant. 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It is diagnosis and see if alternative rization, Best Doc- ity of cases involve cancer, heart disease fornia in November to be with their available to all employ- treatments are advised. tors then will com- or a neurological disorder, according to a daughter as she brings their grandchild ees who are eligible for pile all your medical report on Best Doctors done last year by into the world. a Boeing health plan ,. In addition, it is information and test results and forward Business Week.) available to their enrolled family mem- them to a doctor who is considered an And even when the diagnosis is cor- Back Pay Delivered bers. Retirees or their family members expert in their specialty. 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It is just another example of the employees interested in serving as a terms during which they quirements and responsi- importance of having Union representa- member of the ECF Board of Trustees. will visit nonprofit health bilities, visit the ECF tion to correct a situation,” Meddaugh The opportunity to become a candidate and human services agen- Puget Sound Trustee ap- stated. “Because I had a witness and we for two IAM ECF Trustee positions is cies, review grant requests, plication website, http:// both completed the outdated Category B open to all IAM employees who are ECF and determine which pro- community.web.boeing.com/ form, which HR provided and we stressed members and contribute to the ECF Puget grams will receive ECF nwregion/ it was for all locations, there wasn’t Sound Pooled Fund. The application pe- Puget Sound funding. ei_ecf_trusteeapplic.cfm. much to dispute. We should have been riod is open through October 21. The ¥ Becoming a Trustee provides Questions can be directed to on the Category B list. I’m glad Boeing election will be held December 9 - 18, ECF members an opportunity to make an IAM ECF Trustee, Tony Vevea at (425) did the right thing once it was brought to 2009 with new Trustee assignments start- even greater difference in local neigh- 760-3391. their attention.” Page 6 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2009 Unemployment Insurance - Saving WA Businesses, Jobs Amid Recession by David Groves, Washington into this recession, it is sufficiently funded stead of forcing laid-off workers from more. They began separately negotiating State Labor Council, AFL-CIO so that our state can afford a major new their homes or to other states in search of with legislative leaders and during a second U.I. tax cut that takes effect Jan. 1, 2010, employment. Boeing and other compa- overtime session in June 2003, without so Imagine a company that does business saving employers hundreds of millions of nies that historically have laid off workers much as a public hearing before the vote, in every county in Washington state, pump- dollars a year, while also temporarily in- during downturns and recalled them when they succeeded in passing sweeping legisla- ing billions in payroll dollars into our creasing U.I. benefits to laid-off workers. conditions improve have especially ben- tion that made dramatic changes to the U.I. economy. Better still, this company is In contrast, many states — including efited. system. It drastically cut benefits, cut the counter-cyclical, every state considered Unemployment Insurance: The Best maximum benefit duration from 30 to 26 ramping up hiring to be our rivals for Stimulus weeks and created significant new eligibility and payroll when the Boeing and other aero- Our U.I. system provides temporary restrictions. state economy is space industry jobs — partial wage replacement for struggling In the years since, acknowledging that the struggling. have U.I. systems that families, helping them pay rent and keep- 2003 U.I. cuts unfairly and unnecessarily The rest of the are now insolvent. ing food on their tables. Since business community Those states are bor- February 2008, when the na- OurOur Economy’sEconomy’s SafetySafety NetNet and public officials rowing billions from tional recession hit Washing- all benefit from this the federal govern- ton and job losses began, U.I. benefits Local economic company, thanks to ment that will have to about $3 billion in benefits paid Feb. 2008 activity from increased consumer be repaid by raising have been paid out in our thru July 2009 those benefits spending and tax employers’ taxes amid state, according to Employ- Adams $4,743,000 $7,779,000 revenues to fund im- the recession. ment Security Department Asotin 4,476,000 7,341,000 proved public ser- So, which state has data. Benton 51,824,000 84,992,000 vices. So you’d a better business cli- The U.S. Department of Chelan 28,430,000 46,625,000 think everyone mate on this issue? Labor estimates that for ev- Clallam 28,550,000 46,822,000 would go to extraor- One with responsible ery $1 of benefits, $1.64 of Clark 162,363,000 266,275,000 dinary lengths to tax rates that can pump purchasing power is created Columbia 1,218,000 1,998,000 keep this company billions into the state in the economy. Unemploy- Cowlitz 57,504,000 94,307,000 healthy and strong, economy and cut em- ment benefits are the best kind Douglas 14,651,000 24,028,000 right? ployer taxes when of economic stimulus because Ferry 3,635,000 5,962,000 That “company” both are most needed? recipients immediately spend Franklin 22,688,000 37,209,000 exists. It’s called our Or one with artificially their money, which then gets Garfield 298,000 489,000 unemployment in- low taxes that not only circulated in local economies. Grant 34,950,000 57,318,000 surance system, and in the last 18 months pays lower benefits — providing less of an That’s why their economic Grays Harbor 43,747,000 71,744,000 it’s pumped some $5 billion into our state economic safety net for businesses — but impact is magnified. Island 22,567,000 37,010,000 economy. But some political and busi- also requires a major tax increase amid a In the current recession, Jefferson 10,069,000 16,513,000 ness leaders seem more intent on under- recession? our unemployment insurance King 901,433,000 1,478,350,000 mining the U.I. system than strengthening What is Unemployment Insurance? system has created $5 billion Kitsap 87,065,000 142,786,000 it. Ignoring its benefits, and the many One reason the U.S. economy spiraled in purchasing power on Main Kittitas 16,646,000 27,299,000 businesses and jobs it has preserved, they into the Great Depression was that mil- Street in Washington: $85 Klickitat 7,641,000 12,531,000 decry its costs and seek to cut its benefits. lions of Americans lost their jobs, and million in Benton County, Lewis 43,093,000 70,673,000 Washington has one of the healthiest their ability to pay for the basic goods and $130 million in Whatcom, Lincoln 3,036,000 4,979,000 U.I. systems in the nation. About 18 months services needed to survive. This lack of $144 million in Yakima, $156 Mason 27,516,000 45,126,000 consumer spending led in Thurston, $266 million in Okanogan 17,561,000 28,799,000 to more business clo- Clark, $295 million in Spo- Pacific 9,992,000 16,386,000 Deep in the Heart of Taxes sures and more layoffs. kane, $634 million in Pierce, Pend Oreille 6,614,000 10,848,000 And so on. $646 million in Snohomish, Pierce 386,430,000 633,745,000 This month, the president of the Association of Wash- That’s why in 1935 and about $1.5 billion in King. San Juan 4,070,000 6,675,000 ington Business wrote a column praising Texas, one of the unemployment in- This money is saving jobs Skagit 56,149,000 92,084,000 our state’s aerospace industry competitors, for keeping its surance system was and businesses. That’s what Skamania 5,706,000 9,357,000 unemployment insurance taxes low and for refusing to established and it’s it’s designed to do, and that’s Snohomish 393,942,000 646,064,000 accept federal stimulus grants for its U.I. system. largely why America what it’s doing every day. Spokane 179,834,000 294,928,000 Gov. Rick Perry made Texas one of just four states to has kept economic re- What Does It Cost? Stevens 23,142,000 37,953,000 refuse the $7 billion in grants because Texas would have cessions from spiral- Employers in Washington Thurston 95,382,000 156,427,000 had to fix its outdated eligibility rules to cover more low- ing into depressions pay an average tax rate of Wahkiakum 2,014,000 3,303,000 wage, part-time and female workers. Texas ranks dead since then. Jointly fi- 0.98%, the seventh highest Walla Walla 11,573,000 18,980,000 last among states with just 35% of its unemployed work- nanced through federal rate in the nation, according Whatcom 79,526,000 130,423,000 ers getting benefits, according to the Department of La- and state employer to 2008 U.S. Dept. of Labor Whitman 3,882,000 6,367,000 bor. The U.S. average is 58%. payroll taxes, states data. The national average is Yakima 87,930,000 144,206,000 The low U.I. taxes in Texas — less than half the manage the programs 0.65%. By another measure, Total $2,941,888,000 4,824,696,000 national average — may make the hearts of Washington’s and determine the ben- employers here paid an aver- Source: WA State Department of Labor & Industries business-lobbying echo chamber go a-flutter, but all is not efit levels and taxes age $437 per covered em- well in the Lone Star State. necessary to fund ployee in 2008, which ties us harmed laid-off workers, the Legislature took The Texas system is insolvent. (So are the U.I. systems them. Those taxes are with Connecticut for seventh highest. steps to mitigate some of the damage done. in our aerospace competitor states of North Carolina and experience-rated, But most employers here pay far less. Certain business lobbyists and elected offi- South Carolina, and Kansas is getting there.) It went meaning that employ- About 55% of Washington employers pay cials have suggested that the restoration of broke due to the recession — which is what it’s there for. ers that lay off work- 0.35%, about one-third of the state’s aver- some of the benefits cut in 2003 amounted to Funds were insufficient to cover even the notoriously ers pay higher taxes, age tax rate. Plus, a significant new tax cut reneging on the 787 deal with Boeing. The stingy benefits that just one in three Texans are qualified just like employers will take effect on Jan. 1, 2010, that prom- truth is, Boeing supported the biggest and most to receive during this downturn. with high work injury ises to drop Washington in these rankings contentious restoration of benefits in 2005, The Texas Workforce Commission projects the state’s rates pay higher work- as other states raise taxes to cover benefits testifying in support of EHB 2255 to restore U.I. fund will be underfunded by $1.5 billion by October. ers’ compensation pre- and replenish empty U.I. trust funds. two-quarter averaging for benefit calculation. Meanwhile, Gov. Perry still refuses to accept the $556 miums. 2003 U.I. “Reform” million in federal aid offered to him, a stance scoring The U.I. system is In 2003, the State Legislature sought to What’s Next for Unemployment political points with his state’s right-wing conservatives designed not only as a approve a package of tax incentives and Insurance? who oppose President Obama’s stimulus plan. But it’s safety net for families other legislation to encourage Boeing to Washington’s labor movement believes going to cost Texas businesses. who’ve lost their choose Washington as the final assembly we should be looking at ways to strengthen The state will have to raise taxes — nearly doubling sources of income site for its 787 Dreamliner. Boeing wanted our unemployment insurance system by ex- them by one estimate. Gov. Perry is trying to postpone the through no fault of to address a cross-subsidy issue whereby panding eligibility. This would further boost tax hike until after his 2010 re-election bid by selling an their own, but also as a it was paying more than its share of U.I. our economy and bring more federal dollars estimated $2 billion in bonds to repay the Feds. So in safety net for busi- taxes to subsidize high-unemployment in- to the state. 2011, employers will not only pay a U.I. “deficit assess- nesses. It provides dustries at the maximum tax rate, like Ideological efforts to slash benefits in the ment” but also Installment #1 of a “bond obligation economic stability in homebuilders. Labor-business negotia- name of “improving our state business cli- assessment” lasting several years. times of recession, like tions led to a proposal that took a huge bite mate” deliberately ignore the positive impact In contrast, Washington’s U.I. fund is stable and in no the current one. out the cross-subsidy issue, saved Boeing of our U.I. system, and should be opposed. danger of insolvency. This year, state legislators tempo- U.I. also helps busi- $5-7 million a year, prevented a scheduled rarily boosted benefits and passed a $377 million U.I. tax nesses maintain a tax increase for all employers and made The next article in this series will focus on cut. So employers here get a double stimulus in this stable, skilled significant benefit concessions. whether Washington State’s strong labor move- recession: billions in consumer spending and a tax cut. workforce during eco- But given Boeing’s momentum, busi- ment helps or hurts its business climate. nomic downturns, in- ness lobbyists sensed they could get even October 2009 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 7

Recent District and Local Lodge fundraisers for Guide Dogs of America have proven very successful and demonstrate the variety of events that can bring in additional donations. Raffles, car shows, golf tournaments, raceway tickets, fun runs are just a few of the ways 751 raises money for this very worthwhile charity.

The Pacific Raceway ticket sales fundraiser generated $13,010 for Guide Dogs of America. Above L to R: Business Rep Chuck Craft, Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Robley Evans, Business Rep Brett Coty, District President Tom Wroblewski. Special thanks to Honest Performance of Federal Way.

Local F’s MasterCard Raffle raised $7,785 for Guide Dogs of America. Above: Local F officers, reps and staff present the check at a District Council meeting. Photo right: Chris Clogston (l) Dave Swan was on 751 Golf Tournament raised $6,000 for Guide Dogs. L to receives the Mastercard won in the 3rd place team. R: Susan Palmer, Tony Curran, and Tom Wroblewski. the drawing from Local F This year’s 751 Charity Golf Tournament raised $6,000 for Guide Dogs of America. Conductor-Sentinel Paul While Guide Dogs were the real winners, the top three teams, along with those in several Veltkamp and Business Rep other categories were also recognized. Jon Holden 1st Place - Mark Blondin, Bruce Spalding, Steve Fluke, Casey Scott. 2nd place - Jon Holden, Ed Haala, Aaron Lease, Chris Lease. 3rd place - Chuck Craft, David Swan, John Carter, Ron McGaha. Women’s Longest: Wendy Panchalk. Men’s Longest: Chris Lease. KP 2 - Mark Blondin. KP 18 - Dick Watanabe

L to R presenting the Eastern Washington Guide Dog fundraiser check: Ken Howard, Susan Palmer, Mike Krouse, Gary Swartz, Fred McNeil, Jim O’Brien and Tom Wroblewski. Local Lodges 86, 1123 and 1951 pooled their resources to raise money for Guide Dogs of America and raffled off a barbecue donated by Ranch & Home Inc. The ticket sales raised $2,050 for Guide Dogs. Local 86 member Gary Swartz was the lucky raffle winner. Local 751-A’s Steel & Wheel Car Show resulted in $10,400 for Guide Dogs of America. L to R: Susan Palmer, Stosh Tomala, Kim Dove and Tom Photo right: Local 1951 President Ken Wroblewksi. Thanks to all the sponsors who made it a success, including: Howard (far left) and Eastern WA Business Car Toys, Hoglund’s Top Shop, N.W. Eagle Soaring, Pride Custom Art, Rep Steve Warren (far right) thank Ranch & Marysville Speed & Custom, Kauzlarich Smoked Products, Country Carver, Home owners Jeff Dress and Bill Dress for Osmosis Water, Scott Wealth Management Group & Robblee, Brennan & donating the barbecue. Detwiler PLLP.

Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) was rolling in the green after Local F’s bowling fundraiser brought in $3,692. First place trophy went to the “Reclamation Wrecking Crew” comprised of Steve Premel, Lloyd Wray, Joyce Wray and Carver White. Carole Craft won high series and high game for women while Will Houghtaling won the two categories for men. Larry Brown collected on the 50/50 honey pot while the team of Cassy Nogle, Dylan Nogle and Wendy Mooney took home the “We Tried” trophy. Special thanks to all who participated, donated prizes and purchase lane sponsorships.

Local F officers, reps and staff present the bowling proceeds of $3,692 for MNPL.

Above: Dena Bartman delivers a strike.

Photo left: Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer (far right) congratulates the first place Above: Garth Luark throws a team dubbed the strike. “Reclamation Wrecking Right: Sec-Treasurer Susan Crew. L to r: Carver White, Palmer presents Will Joyce Wray Steve Premel Houghtaling with the high Lloyd Wray. series and high game trophy. Page 8 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2009 My Mom, the Radical: How Mary Harris Jones Became the Mother of Organized Labor Mary by Rosanne Tomyn of 1837 to Richard and Ellen Harris in Cork, Ireland – one of that country’s Harris How did an elderly woman, always largest cities. Poor tenant farmers, her Jones leads a march to robed in black and rather frail in appear- parents were hard workers who dealt the capitol ance, become what national labor orga- constantly with the brutality inflicted during a nizer Elizabeth Gurley Flynn called “the upon the poor by British soldiers. After 1914 labor greatest woman agitator of our times”? the hanging of Harris’ grandfather, an protest in How did this same woman, at the age of Irish freedom fighter, at the hands of the Denver. 76, land behind bars? How did Mary British, Mary’s family was forced to flee Harris Jones become history’s greatest to the Americas. Still, the move wasn’t female labor leader? She followed her fast enough for Mary to be spared tough own motto: “Pray for the dead and fight lessons about the separation between the like hell for the living!” working class and the elite. Regarded by the Senate as the “grand- Mary spent the rest of her formative mother of all agitators,” Mary Harris years in Toronto, Ontario. After graduat- Jones made it known that she hoped to ing high school, she pursued teaching in one day be remembered as the “great- a Michigan convent school. After find- her husband and each of their four young the lords and barons who lived in mag- grandmother of all agitators.” She earned ing out almost immediately that teaching children to an epidemic of yellow fever. nificent houses on the Lake Shore Drive, her nickname, Mother Jones, after years was not a good fit, she left for Chicago Always a woman of admirable I would look out of the plate glass win- of dedication to the plight of workers Ð where she established herself as a dress- strength, Mary Jones picked herself up dows and see the poor, shivering especially the children that labored in maker. “I preferred sewing to bossing and moved beyond the tragic loss of her wretches, jobless and hungry, walking the fields and mines of America prior to little children,” she noted in one of many entire family. To escape her grief, she alongside the frozen lake front…the con- the introduction of child labor laws. And interviews. moved back to Chicago where she again trast of their condition with that of the it was this “Mother,” this labor organizer Eventually, Mary settled down in took up dressmaking. Before long, she tropical comfort of the people for whom and activist that would impact labor like Tennessee after marrying a “staunch established herself as an independently I sewed was painful to me. My employ- no other figure in the 19th century. member” of the Iron Molders Union in successful dressmaker. But tragedy came ers seemed neither to notice nor to care.” Mary Harris was born in the summer 1861. Her husband, George E. Jones, is to her doorstep once more just four years First aligning herself with the Knights said to have been the driving force be- later when, in 1871, the great Chicago of Labor, Mary began traveling across Mother hind her growing fascination with the fire claimed her home, all of her earthly the country in support of the many who Jones, in labor movement and the plight of the belongings, and her shop. made the impressive industry boom of her working man in 19th century America. The reflections that came out of the the late 19th century possible. Whenever customary As she later stated, she believed that black incredible tragedies she suffered in less she was asked where she called home, dress, wives “must care for what the husband than a decade led Mary Harris Jones to she quickly replied with “well, wherever was the cares for if he is to remain resolute.” And turn toward a life of activism. Having there is a fight.” Her home from then on biggest she did care, deeply, about George’s seen the unfair treatment of peasant work- was in the shantytowns and mills that threat to support for union causes. For six years, ers in Ireland, witnessed the cruelty of working men called home. Biographer big she lived life as wife, mother, and avid childhood labor, and observed first hand Dale Fetherling noted that, “in lieu of a business supporter of her George’s union efforts. the disregard that her wealthy clients in family, she would adopt America’s toil- in the Unfortunately, that part of her life came Chicago had for the poor, Mary decided ers, and they would call her ‘Mother.’” 19th quickly to an end when tragedy struck in her life had a greater purpose. She told And so, Mary Harris Jones adopted the century. 1867. Married just six years, Mary lost one biographer, “Often while sewing for Continued on page 11 October 2009 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 9

RETIREMENT NEWS September Retired Club Business Meeting Minutes wait any longer. Those Carl also touched on a resolution that by Ruth Render, celebrating the legislative committee has drawn up Retired Club Secretary birthdays at regarding the South Park bridge. He in- The meeting was called to order by the recent vited Gene Hoglund up to read the reso- President Al Wydick. The “Lord’s retired club lution. Prayer” was said followed by the flag meeting Carl also noted the fact that the cost of included L to salute and singing of “God Bless living for people on Social Security is at R: Gene America.” Hoglund, Al zero. Congressman DeFazio of Orgeon Roll Call of Officers: All Officers Wydick, has introduced a bill, HR2365, which were present or accounted for. Helen would allocate a somewhat compensa- Financial Report: The report was read Pompeo, tory amount of $250 as a cost of living to by Treasurer Betty Ness. A motion was Ruth Render seniors (SS recipients) to make up for made to accept the report as read. M/S/P and Leroy fact they will not receive COLA. A Con- Minutes: It was M/S/P to accept the Miller. gress, which has allocated billions of minutes as printed. dollars to the banks and $3 billion to the President’s Report: President Al Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer healthcare plan that District 751 and the auto industry, is balking to give $250 to Wydick thanked everyone who helped thanked everyone for coming to the meet- Retiree Club want to see: people whom $250 will make a big dif- set up the Retiree Picnic this year. He ing. She sent well-wishes from President 1) A universal plan ference. Urge us to support Dafazio bill also thanked DST Susan Palmer and Tom Wroblewski who has been very 2) Everyone pays HR2365 and ask the Washington Con- DBR Tom Wroblewski for their tremen- busy. She talked about the Charleston 3) A plan that isn’t taxed as income gressional Delegation to sign onto that dous support of Retiree Club events. decertification vote and the fact that those 4) A public, non-profit alternative bill. Cost of medical care and medicine Health and Welfare: Helen Pompeo workers don’t realize what they are los- Carl noted that most healthcare cur- continues to go up so it would be a net gave the report. A moment of silence ing. rently comes from uncompensated fam- loss to people on Social Security be- was observed for the following deceased Susan also talked about the healthcare ily members. President Clinton was the cause of cost of Medicare. members: Pauline Baggett, Douglas O. debate. It’s sad to see the amount of one who passed legislation that allows President Wydick asked the Club if Casey, William J. Clark, James “Jimmy” people that have been fooled by the Re- family members to care for those who there was a motion to adopt the resolu- E. Darrah, Dwight D. Davis Sr., Edward publican party. We need to help spread are ill without the threat of losing their tion. M/S/P L. Enticknap, Maria A. Graff, Robert M. the truth about this issue. Legislative jobs. Religious groups and charities also John Guevarra explained that there is Haberman, Daniel J. Hecker, Karen L. Director Larry Brown is working hard play a huge part in healthcare as they support for the resolution from three Hill, Leanna S. Hough, Helen Leedy, on that. provide much uncompensated care. City Council members as well. Marilyn E. Murphy, Petra S. Roqowski, She also said that she and Tom are There are also the government-run parts New Business: Nomination of new Charles W. Shewes, Viola Skura, Ber- very proud that the District 751 Retired of healthcare Ð such as the medical officers for the next two years were as nard Tarpenning, Virgil L. Wattand, Club is the most active in our Union. schools, state and county hospitals, and follows: Michael D. Wells, Geneva M. Winters. Legislative Report: Carl Schwartz military hospitals. Many of those are President President Al Wydick also announced reported the Healthcare Rally was a suc- forced to go under-funded. Al Wydick that Perry Sherman passed away. There cess. We had speakers from the state He spoke about the history of Darrell Wallace will be a memorial for him on September legislature, as well as Congressman Jim healthcare reform. Carl said that he sup- Gene Hoglund 27 at 5 pm at the Sunnydale Saloon McDermott’s office. It was an intelli- ported Truman’s plan, Johnson’s plan, Vice President - T. J. Siebert (14404 Des Moines Memorial Drive S, gent, calm, and measured rally and fo- Carter’s plan and then Clinton’s. All Recording Secretary: Ruth Render Sea Tac, 98168). rum. were shot down. Obama is right, now is Treasurer: Betty Ness District Officer's Report: District Carl outlined the four points of the the time to make this happen. We can’t Continued on page 11 Best of ‘Lauck’ on Her Retirement Union Retirees: Congratulations to the following CEOs have come and CEOs have drive her home after four hours on the members who retired from the Union: gone, but one thing stayed constant at the line; instead, she walked. Boeing Co. for more than a half-century: “Anybody who’d come down and do Cecilia G Ball Marion Lauck. her picket duty at that age,” Hamilton Franklin D Barnett The 85-year-old Lauck, a member of said. “That’s amazing.” Richard Bond IAM Local 751-A and a fixture in the Lauck had the respect of her manag- Donna J Dietz Renton blanket shop, retired in August ers as well. Bruce Burton, who was her Joseph Flood after a 56-year career during which she second-shift supervisor for the past four installed insulation on more than 6,000 years, said she had a perfect attendance Edgar B Giboney Jr airliners. record Ð a fact that he used to motivate Deanna D Guerrero “I enjoyed every year,” she said. “We her younger colleagues. “If Marion can James C Hansen build the best airplanes.” do this and be there every day, why can’t Gary C Hastings Lauck describes herself as “a lady Business Rep Emerson Hamilton (l) you?” he’d ask. Kenneth R Kayser that enjoyed building airplanes.” applauds 56-year member Marion “It was a very phenomenal type of Shirley J Kindred According to her children, Lauck got Lauck at her retirement. experience, to have her years of service her start at the Company on a dare. “My son, James, said, and moved on from and still be able to do functional type Khai V Le dad and his friend bet her she couldn’t there to work on 707s, 720s, 727s and in work,” Burton said. “We’ve always had Jenny L Lewis get a job at Boeing,” said Jan Parmenter, time, 737s. She loved her job, and loved quality work around her area, and it built Jerry W Mitchell Lauck’s daughter who is a Boeing worker Boeing, he said. camaraderie on her crew.” Patricia A Montgomery herself. When Lauck turned 65, he suggested Quality work is the key, Lauck told Robert W Nelson But Lauck had grown up on a farm in that she think about slowing down. “I friends and colleagues at her retirement Ven T Nguyen North Dakota, and was familiar with said ‘Why don’t you retire and enjoy party. hardware and equipment, Parmenter said. life?’” he recalled. “She chewed me up “I was very careful when I did a job; Stephen W Premel “She could identify all the tools, so they one side and down the other.” I told all my fellow workers, ‘Don’t Hui S Pang hired her.” She was also a loyal Machinist. Dis- make a mistake, do everything right,’” Edward N Quiter Lauck says she went to work for 99 trict 751 Business Rep. Emerson she said. “Don’t work fast. Do it right the Greg H Rainwater cents an hour ($7.98 in today’s dollars) Hamilton recalled meeting Lauck on the first time and we’ll save the Boeing Co. Marian Remy and “I thought I was going great,” she picket line in 2008. She’d sign up for a lot of money. Martin L Richards said. “I’ve come a long way, haven’t I?” late-night shifts, and turn down offers “They all do a good job,” she con- She started work on KC-135s, her from younger colleagues who wanted to cluded. “That’s why they’re still here.” James M Smith Michael A Sorenson RETIRED CLUB OFFICERS Meetings Randall G Swanson ¥ 751 Retired Club meets every Monday at 11 a.m. in the Seattle Hall (9135 President Al Wydick 253-735-8004 Prasert Thuntarug Vice President T.J. Seibert 206-329-0160 15th Pl. S.). Second Monday of the month is the business meeting. A free Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055 lunch is served at noon every Monday following the meeting. Kent W Vandusen Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725 Charles R White ¥ Everett Retirees Group meets at the Everett 751 Union Hall (8729 Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 206-878-0601 Ronald Wolfe Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878 Airport Rd), the fourth Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. Dennis S Wright Cherie Menke 425-235-9361 ¥ Alliance of Retired Americans South Area Chapter meets the second Richard C Yingling John Guevarra 206-762-3848 Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Kent Senior Citizen Center (600 Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300 E. Smith St). For more info, contact Leroy Miller at 206-878-0601. Page 10 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2009 FOR FREE MEMBERS WANT ADS ONLY 10 GLASS GALLON JARS plus covers Ð NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGA- great for storage or refrigerator pickles, etc., ZINES, 1999 to present. Call 206-242-8365 ANIMALS ATTENTION TO $3.50 ea. 5 Ð 1/2 gallon glass jars, $1.50 ea. for more info 21 DELUXE PET PORTERS (CARRIERS), AD RULES 50 glass freezer, craft or storage jars with FOR SALE: (2) almost new walk-behind made by Pet Mate. 16”W x 24”L, like new, plastic and metal covers (various sizes), 12 Each single ad must be 25 words or lawn mowers, both 6 hp. 1-Craftsman, $120; rust color. $25 ea. 253-852-6809 less. More than 25 words will not be for $3 or $25 for all. 253-852-6809 printed. Use a separate piece of 1-MTD, $100 or both for $200 OBO. 253- AUTO PARTS & paper or ad blank for each ad, as 35 GLASS JUICE BOTTLES, some collect- 631-3076 they are pre-classified physically. ible with new sealable covers, to make your ACCESSORIES Ads are free only to members - own juice or wine. 25 qt bottles, 10 64-oz. All DO YOU WANT ONE-ON-ONE HOME active, laid-off, or retired. For best for $30 or by dozen. 253-852-6809 CARE? Nice home with excellent care. 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Microwave and dishwasher 1970 FORD RANCHERO Ð parting out. L & FURNITURE AND safe. $40 for set. Extra serving pieces also R doors complete, L & R front fenders com- ANTIQUE TRADER WEEKLY Ð 15 com- available. 253-862-6759 plete, 302 2V engine, C4 transmission, APPLIANCES plete reprints of all articles from September BOEING JOB SWAP Ð I am a 30804 for 787, driveshaft and rear end. No rust. Call for 42” TABLE with 18” leaf and (4) chairs, 1982 Ð July 1983; 450 pages Ð all different. prices. 425-902-1399 $15 ea. 253-852-6809 used to work as 30304. I live south and work $60. 206-243-2048 north. If you live north and work south and EXECUTIVE DESK CHAIR, brown leather STINGER ELECTRONIC BUG ZAPPER, would like to swap, contact me. Leave mes- BOATS still in box. $20. 253-852-6809 sage at 425-572-5309 15’ REINELL with Suzuki 55 hp with trailer. with cloth seat. Very good condition. $30 Motor perfect with less than 50 hrs on new OBO. 253-862-6759 FISH AQUARIUM, rocks, all equipment. 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A great gated resort APT for rent. Close to Everett Boeing. Spec- PHOTOGRAPHER. VERY affordable digi- for $25. Sears Kenmore micro-liner canister with private stocked lake for fishing. Has tacular views of Puget Sound/Olympic Mts. tal wedding photography. Save money. Also vacuum cleaner bags, new, fits cleaners 5055 boat rentals, 80 ft indoor/outdoor pool, hot Beach access. NS/NP. $1,000/mo, $800 dam- available for family portraits, senior pictures & 50558; 14 for $10. 253-852-6809 tub, club house, and a lot more. A great place age deposit. 425-232-4183 and special events. Call about Fall and Christ- to go for a peaceful getaway for one, for EUREKA, STYLE F & G DISPOSABLE mas events now. 206-240-9773 WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE for rent. families, and for snowbirds to live part-time. DUST BAGS for upright vacuum cleaner. 16 Nice, clean and well maintained park model. Close to Everett Boeing. Spectacular views JOIN THE EVERETT BOEING for $12. 253-852-6809 $145,000. 425-432-613 of Puget Sound/Olympic Mts. Beach access. STRATOCRUISERS CAR CLUB NS/NP. $1,600/mo, $800 damage deposit. www.stratocruiserscarclub.com or phone NATIONAL PRESSURE COOKER, 7 qt, 425-232-4183 ECREATIONAL 425-355-0127. We cruise on Friday nights at needs new gasket. $50. 253-852-6809 R “Jack In The Box” in Lynnwood, 3 pm to FOR RENT: 4 bdrm/2 bath with 2-car garage VEHICLES dusk. FOR SALE: 3-5 lb containers of silica gel in Cascade Vista, Renton. Steal at $1,000/ crystals for drying flowers, potpourri or AUBURN B ST STORAGE Ð Boats, Cars, mo., first and last + $300 damage deposit. NEED LIFE INSURANCE, annuity for tax- swags. Retails for $20 ea, yours for $5 ea or RVs, Watercrafts. Indoor, outdoor, secured, 253-639-7774 deferred growth, long-term care, home care? $10 for all. 206-244-4823 easy access off Hwy 167. Competitive rates nd Give me a call. 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Mary Harris Jones: The Mother of Organized Labor Salvation Army

Continued from page 8 She lived an incredible life in a heartbreaking era. As Halloween Candy Drive name Mother Jones, the name that would forever be Fetherling notes in the closing of his biography, Mother The Salvation Army of White Center is asking recognized as the strongest female labor leader in the Jones was born “…less than fifty years after the end of for donations of Halloween candy to benefit the history of the movement. the American Revolution. Yet, she died on the eve of the many underprivileged children in Seattle. Anyone She was there for the 1877 Pittsburg Railway Strike New Deal. She was alive when Andrew Jackson was who would like to help with this effort can drop off and at the Philadelphia Silk strike. She organized the president, and she sometimes quoted from speeches she donations of unopened, individually wrapped Hal- children’s march from the textile heard Lincoln make. As an adult loween candy at any of the IAM 751 Union Halls. mills in New York that brought she knew the Civil War, the Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, attention to child labor. In 1898, Spanish-American War, and October 28 and then delivered to the Salvation she helped found the Social World War I. She rode in auto- Army. Democratic Party and later one mobiles, and she saw the rail- The focals are as follows: of the most prominent unions of roads link the oceans. She saw Seattle Hall: Jackie Boschok, Health & Benefits the early twentieth century, the and was seen in films and came Rep. Industrial Workers of the World to know the everyday use of the Everett Hall: Chuck Craft, Business Rep. (IWW). telephone, the electric light, and Auburn Hall: Mark Johnson, Business Rep. Never one to act her age, the radio. She watched unions Renton Hall: Joe Crockett, Business Rep. Mother Jones came to national grow from secret groups of attention when she was arrested hunted men to what she feared at the age of 76 while leading a was a complacent part of the Retired Club Meeting Minutes protest against the violence of A photograph of Mother Jones’ grave in established order…It may have Continued from page 9 the Paint Creek-Cabin Creek min- Illinois taken by 751 Legislative been a good time to live in ers’ strike in West Virginia. Fol- Director Larry Brown during the 2009 America. But it also was a time Sergeant of Arms: Leroy Miller lowing the march of 100 miners’ Hogs for Hunger charity ride. in which one needed to fight Trustee: Michael Keller children that she led through the very hard to survive. That she The election will be held at the next business meeting streets of Charleston, West Virginia, she was put in did.” on Monday, October 12. The polls will open at 10 AM. prison. Mary Harris Jones, the Mother of Labor, died on Birthdays & Anniversaries: The birthdays for August Tried for conspiracy to commit murder, a charge that November 30, 1930. At her request, she was buried next and September were: Al Wydick, Gene Hoglund, Leroy created outrage in the community, Mother Jones’ case to the victims of the Virden, Illinois mine riot of 1898. Miller, Ruth Render, Louise Burns, Helen Pompeo, Tom brought national attention to the dreadful conditions of It is there, at the Union Miners Cemetery in Mount O’Brien, and Bill Masters. There was one anniversary in the West Virginia coalfields. Though she was ulti- Olive, Illinois that Mother Jones still rests. August: Sonny & Margaret celebrated 47 years. The mately convicted to 20 years behind bars, Governor “When the last call comes for me to take my final membership sang “Happy Birthday.” Hatfield intervened and vacated her sentence. Not one rest, will the miners see that I get a resting place in the Good and Welfare: John Guevarra let the club to back down, Mother Jones went straight back to the same clay that shelters the miners who gave up their know that his wife, Robin, couldn’t make it because she coal fields after being released from her cell. For her lives on the hills of Virden, Illinois on the morning of is taking care of her mother. Otherwise, she would have continued participation in the coal strike, she was im- October 12, 1898, for their heroic sacrifice of their been at the meeting. Robin wants to talk about spouses prisoned again Ð twice. fellow men. They are responsible for Illinois being the being able to give input in the future of this club. A Mother to all, Jones quickly earned the title within best organized labor state in America. I hope it will be John talked about the article he distributed on the the jail system as well. Befriending all of the working my consolation when I pass away to feel I sleep under economy and how the resolution of our healthcare class “criminals” alongside her in the prisons and jails, the clay with those brave boys.” problem will rely heavily on the economy. she grew increasingly bitter. “I asked a man in prison A month after the Washington State Labor Council Tom O’Brien spoke about healthcare. He said that he once how he happened to be there, honored District 751 members missed the Retiree Picnic because he celebrated his 70th and he said he had stolen a loaf of with the Mother Jones award birthday in August. He explained that he got a letter from bread. I told him if he had stolen a for such strong solidarity dur- his insurance company that told him that, as he is celebrat- railroad, he’d be a U.S. Senator.” ing the 2008 strike, it is impor- ing is 70th birthday, his insurance rates will be going up. Though an active participant in tant to reflect on what that award He explained he has been working within the labor many of the biggest labor disputes means. Mother Jones was the movement since he was 7. Herbert Humphry was a during her lifetime, Mother Jones personification of the words regular houseguest for his family and he’s always held was most passionate about the strength, perseverance, compas- union values. He spoke about how important unions massacre of the tent colony at sion, and solidarity. She didn’t were in the establishment of important worker benefits Ludlow, Colorado in 1914. The just speak of solidarity and and said that he doesn’t feel that he should pay for the Ludlow Massacre touched her so brotherhood, she lived it. She healthcare of those who haven’t fought for their own strongly that she spent the remain- stood up for what she believed benefits like he has. You have to fight for yourself Ð and ing 16 years of her life telling the in, even when pushed down for your fellow workers. And that’s why the union is the story across the country. Her abil- it. She never backed down, al- key to a strong economy and to healthcare. ity to draw attention to the atroci- ways faced the battle head-on, Tom also noted that we need to pay better attention ties faced by the working men of and always did what she knew to who we vote for and endorse. her time was unmatched, and it was right. This award, in the Carl Schwartz spoke about the need to research and was that strength that gave her the name of the great-grandmother think twice before voting for any politician. The WSLC upper hand in the fight for equal- of all labor activists, is one that has a new policy that they will not recommend or ity and the banishment of child members should be proud of. endorse any politician that will vote for issues that will hurt working men and women. labor. Both causes would ulti- District 751 President Tom Wroblewski Mary Harris Jones would have mately see a resolution and, to this with the Washington State Labor been proud to lend her name to Helen Pompeo reported that the next casino trip will day, Mother Jones is credited as a Council Mother Jones award, given to such an award Ð and such a take place on September 30. They will be going to guiding force in labor and the win- the union for its solidarity in the dedicated group of strikers. Lucky Eagle Casino and there are spots available. ner of the child labor dispute. Boeing strike. Old Business: None. Adjournment: Motion was made to adjourn. M/S/P Page 12 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2009

EASTERN WASHINGTON NEWS Skilled Craftsmen at Brand’s Repair Brands Truck Repair in Yakima has been a proud Union shop since 1946. With The IAM members at just two employees, it is definitely one of Brands Truck the smallest IAM union shops in Eastern Repair service Washington, but the members there work mainly 18 only on the big rigs Ð mainly 18 wheelers. wheelers. IAM Danny Wohl and Chris Jessop are the has represented experienced mechanics who run this full those workers Member Doug Gangl working hard service truck repair and maintenance sta- since 1946. at Edwards Equipment. tion. They regularly service Kenworth, Peterbuilt, and International trucks, as well Union Pride at as engines by Cummins, Detroit and Cat- owner, Frank Mitchell. Union Steward ness has tapered off. erpillar. Danny Wohl, who has worked at Brands Like many of the IAM shops in Eastern Edwards Equipment Because it is a small shop, members for the past 20 years, noted, “We regu- Washington who have just a handful of Continued from page 1 there have a strong relationship with the larly sit down at lunch right across from employees, a common theme recurs when agricultural community in eastern Wash- the owner to brainstorm suggestions to asked about the reasons for Union member- ington and beyond. Our members at improve the business because we all need ship Ð better benefits through the Union Edwards work as machinists, welders, cut- our jobs. We have just as much at stake.” health and welfare programs, which equates ters, assemblers and painters. While much With business down, Danny and Chris to strength in numbers. With only a handful of the work is interchangeable, the welders agreed to roll over the Union contract of employees, finding a good benefit plan and machinists are required to be certified another year effective September 1st. “We can be extremely costly. But through the in their respective trades. However, all didn’t ask for a raise because we can see Union programs, various groups of mem- employees pitch in and help when some- Brands is barely surviving as a com- bers at different employers are pooled to- thing needs to be done. This teamwork and pany,” noted Danny. “By changing health gether Ð lowering the premium costs while mutual responsibility make it unique. plans, we were able to keep benefit levels increasing the benefit levels Ð making it a Edwards the same while lowering costs for both win-win for everyone. offers a wide the employer and employees. It was the These journeymen continue to keep variety of right thing to do at this time.” their skills top-notch and hope that busi- tractor These tough economic times have ness will pick up as the economy re- mounted been especially troubling for this small bounds. In the meantime, they are thank- forklift mod- shop. While they have regular customers ful to have the Union benefits and con- els and ac- Steward Danny Wohl performs a who bring in entire fleets of trucks for tract and a steady job that utilizes the cessories Ð brake overhaul. service and repair, much of their busi- trade they have mastered over the years. the most complete Maintaining Safeway Distribution Center in Spokane line in the in- Member Les Swale at dustry Ð as Edwards. The six IAM members working at the The 288,000 square foot facility is a ers all the electric equipment including well as road- Safeway Distribution Center in Spokane continual hub of activity Ð meaning pallet jacks and forklifts used to move side highway mowers and other special- play a big role in ensuring that products equipment must be in top condition to the products throughout the center; and ized orchard and vineyard equipment. arrive at the various Safeway stores handle the volume of product traffic. another two are responsible for building Beyond the mowers and forklifts, throughout Eastern Washington. Our members there are dedicated to their maintenance, which encompasses nearly members there make everything from They have been represented by the IAM jobs and have accumulated a lot of expe- every form of building upkeep including lifts, bin dumpers, various brush spiders since 1980. Not only does this facility rience Ð with the least senior member boilers, plumbing, electrical, refrigera- and rakes to sweep prunings, leaves and process nearly all the products for Safeway having 13 years seniority and one mem- tion, and carpentry skills. debris from trees, and spray booms. stores throughout eastern Washington, ber logging in 30 years with Safeway. To help ensure proper coverage, two The union and owners work together these six individuals are responsible for These members are split into three of the members work an alternative week to benefit the employees and the com- keeping the facility and all its equipment in classifications: two are diesel truck me- Ð one Tuesday through Saturday and the pany. Steward Dale Glaspey noted, “I top operating condition. chanics to keep the semi trucks in top other Sunday through Thursday. These see the advantage of a Union contract Ð running condition; two are assigned to members ratified a new Union contract especially in the benefit package. It is material handling equipment, which cov- in 2008, which will expire in 2011. great. I haven’t seen any better. Because Union Steward Doug Way not only it is a small employer, the union can get has 21 years at Safeway, but 21 years as us a group rate on benefits so it is more the Union Steward representing his fel- cost effective for the company while still low employees. “When the chief engi- providing top-notch benefits.” neer retired, he was the Union Steward. Glaspey also served on the negotiat- No one at that time wanted to do the job ing committee that delivered a new con- so I stepped up to do it and have contin- tract effective September 1. The union ued ever since,” Doug noted. and owners worked together to find some- In addition to serving as their repre- thing that works for everyone. Last year sentative to management, Doug has also when their office manager wanted to be At the Spokane been on the negotiating committee and included in the union for the benefit Safeway Dist served several years as the vice president package, a special Letter of Understand- Center L to R: ing was signed to include her in the unit Tom Rowland, of IAM Local 86 Ð giving him added Ð testimony to the working relationship Ken Holweger, Union experience. Doug Davis, Doug The next time you’re shopping at between union and company. Way, Pat Flowers. Safeway, think about these six members “It is a great atmosphere to work in. Not pictured: John who play a key role in ensuring all the We offer a variety of products and work Ryser. Inset Photo: products are properly stored in the distri- in a stress-free environment,” Glaspey Doug Way works bution center and get to the proper stores stated. “We all work together and every- on a boiler. on time. one is very happy day-to-day with smiles on their faces.” IAM Proudly Represents Bus Facilities Employees for Public Transit Throughout Washington State, the ¥ First Transit Machinists Union represents employees ¥ Kitsap Transit at various bus facilities for public trans- ¥ Intercity Transit in Olympia portation. These skilled machinists en- ¥ Skagit Transit sure that public transportation vehicles ¥ Community Transit (Snohomish remain in top condition and have chosen County) to be represented by the IAM as their ¥ C-Tran (Portland) collective bargaining agent. IAM members at Ben Franklin Tran- The Machinists Union is proud to be sit in the Tri-Cities are seeing an expan- The sign indicating Federal stimulus funds to update Ben Franklin the bargaining representative for mainte- sion of their maintenance facility with Transit Base. nance employees of the following public federal stimulus money. It is important Union Steward Dale Glaspey applied transit systems: to see these improvements to the facility, into additional jobs and job security for when Edwards had an opening because ¥ Ben Franklin Transit and we are hopeful they will translate our members there. of its reputation as a good place to work.