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VOL. 65 NO. 9 OCTOBER 2010 Boeing Expansion Is Good News for Puget Sound In September, District 751 welcomed years of moving work from Puget Sound L to R: Business news that Boeing will be bringing work to outside suppliers. It obviously dispels Rep Emerson back and expanding its capabilities in the myth that Washington is not a ‘busi- Hamilton, Puget Sound. The announcement is a ness friendly’ state,” said District 751 District testament to the skills and abilities of our President Tom Wroblewski. “We are President Tom members and SPEEA members here in optimistic this could signal a change in Wroblewski Washington State. attitude and mean that Chicago finally and Jonathan Doddo discuss “We are glad to see Boeing re-invest- recognizes the tremendous resources they investments ing in Puget Sound Ð especially after have in their workforce here. Boeing and new work should harness these tal- in the 9.101 ents every chance they get building. Ð it is why they have been successful through the significant investment in this region by years.” the aerospace giant. While Boeing has yet A large amount of the floor space in to release specific details the 9.101 building has been dedicated to on the work, it has con- the F-22 program, which will be winding firmed it will be expand- down at the end of this year. The plan is ing its manufacturing re- to transform much of that space into an search center in Seattle Advanced Developmental Composites and expanding compos- facility that will most likely initially fo- ites work at the Auburn cus on work for the 787-9 (a new deriva- fabrication plant. Both ex- tive of the Dreamliner). pansions are to help Reggie Newman works on a part in L to R: Steward Mark Brown, Business Rep Mark Members in the 9.101 building were the 17-45 building. Auburn will be Boeing increase its inter- Johnson and District President Tom Wroblewski pleased to hear the Company was mak- expanding to take on more composite discuss that communication will be key to success- nal manufacturing capa- ing capital investments and plans for work in the future. fully taking on more composite work in Auburn. bilities and represent a Continued on page 6 Rising to Record Rates in Renton The Boeing Co.’s plan to increase production of Tom Wrob- 737s beyond its all-time record rate represents a real lewski said. challenge Ð but one that Machinists can achieve, Dis- “The fact trict 751 members working at Renton said. that Boeing is “It’s going to involve a lot of teamwork and a lot of able to build jets cooperation from a lot of different people to make it at this all-time work,” said Karla Kinsella, a waterstrider who works record rate is a on the 737 line. testament to the Boeing announced on Sept. 15 that it plans to start skills and expe- Senator Patty Murray energized a crowded Seattle producing 38 737s a month, starting in the second quarter rience of the Hall asking members to help get her re-elected so she of 2013. The announcement comes on the heels of a workforce here can continue fighting for working families. previously announced plan to bump production to 35 a in Puget month in 2012, up from the current rate of 31.5 a month. Sound,” he said. “Increasing production is in response to customer Phuong Nguyen is one of the “They are an Re-Electing Murray is demand for this plane,” Boeing Commercial Airplanes members who will help increase asset Boeing chief Jim Albaugh said. 737 production to 38 planes per can’t replicate Top Priority in Election Boeing already has a 2,000-jet backlog for 737s, and month. anywhere else.” expects new orders as a result of ongoing sales cam- To increase Leaders of the International Association of Machin- paigns and because current customers are expected to the rate, Boeing spokespeople said the company will ists and Aerospace Workers praised incumbent U.S. exercise op- hire a few hundred more workers and invest in new Sen. Patty Murray for her work on behalf of Washington’s tions to add tooling for Renton. working families, and called on union members to more planes That part was good news for Machinists on the support her re-election campaign. to orders al- Renton shop floor, who over the past decade have seen “Our candidates bring one word to the campaign — ready on the a steady stream of announcements of plans to move jobs,” said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. books. Boeing manufacturing outside the company’s Puget “We’ve got to keep senators in Washington, D.C., who The deci- Sound core Ð moves that have all too often backfired on understand what that four-letter word means.” sion proves the company’s Chicago leadership. “She has fought for us on every issue we’ve asked of how vital “That’s what I like to see – keeping it here, in house her,” added IAM General Vice President Gary Allen. Boeing’s ex- and in the Puget Sound area,” said Wade Balmer, a Murray spoke to nearly 400 members of the Machin- perienced Renton inspector. “We want to see all our family and ists and Painters unions who gathered at IAM District Puget Sound friends keep working.” 751’s Seattle Union Hall on Sept. 7, along with repre- workers are But the ramp-up is a real challenge that will only sentatives from other labor organizations. to the com- succeed “if we have enough people to support it and if She drew praise from District 751 President Tom pany, Dis- we have enough parts coming in,” said Balmer, who Wroblewski. Unlike Rossi, he said, ”Nobody has to Member Isaiah Ferguson, a wing wonder which Washington Patty Murray works for.” assembler in Renton, sees the 737 trict 751 said he remembers the disastrous production ramp-up Murray attacked Rossi’s positions that favor Wall rate increase as a positive step. 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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT IAM Members Ready to Help Boeing Ramp Up and Expand by Tom Wroblewski, ees. You’ll never hear them say it cal Lodge, who are union members like cate for Washington’s aerospace indus- District President out loud, but I will: Boeing couldn’t you. They met repeatedly, starting this try than Patty Murray. As this union’s ramp up to 38 737s a month in summer, to study the issues and interview International President, Tom Last month, as we were Renton if it didn’t have you. And if the candidates. They made their judgments Buffenbarger, said at a rally in our Se- celebrating this union’s 75- it wasn’t for the steady revenues based on one idea above all: Does this attle Hall last month, “if it wasn’t for her, year history, the Boeing Co. generated by our 737 and 777 candidate, or this ballot measure, advance brothers and sisters, the Europeans would made two big announce- teams, Boeing wouldn’t have the the cause of working people in our state? be building our tankers now.” ments that will affect Dis- cash to pay for Chicago’s 787 blun- After the Legislative Committee makes Senator Murray has supported legis- trict 751 members well into ders. They really ought to thank its recommendations, it reports to the Dis- lation that helps working people, she has the future: the plan to expand its manufac- you. trict Council, which is also made up of fought for and won funding to help train turing and R&D capacities in Puget Sound Finally, it’s clear to me that Boeing shop floor union members. They discuss the next generation of aerospace work- and its decision to increase the 737 produc- can only be successful in the future if it the committee recommendations, and then ers in this state, and she has led the fight tion rates in Renton. utilizes all of its assets to the fullest. That vote on the proposed endorsements. against European subsidies to EADS. We’re still working on getting the means an end to the attacks on the In some cases, the District Council She is a clear and articulate voice on our details on both plans from the company workforce. We must all work together to votes to make contributions to the candi- behalf in Congress, and she stands in to better understand what impact these meet the challenges ahead of us, but we dates or causes we’ve decided to sup- sharp contrast with her opponent, Dino moves will mean for each one of our will never be one Boeing so long as the port. That isn’t dues money. All the Rossi, who can’t seem to decide how he members. leadership group in Chicago hangs on to money we give to campaigns comes from feels about the Airbus subsidies. But he I’m quietly optimistic. It’s great to its “us-against-them” gang mentality. It’s the Machinists Non-Partisan League, is crystal clear when it comes to support- see Boeing growing its Puget Sound time for that attitude to go. which gets voluntary contributions from Continued on page 7 business again, after a decade where it Boeing doesn’t need to bring in high- members, or money raised through events seemed that the leadership group in Chi- priced outside consultants to improve its like the Local 751-F bowling tourna- District Lodge 751, cago was dead set on destroying every- corporate culture and fix its production ment and the 751-C Fall Golf Classic, thing we had built here together. processes. We already have 25,000 manu- which both were held in September. International Assn. of But a few things have become clear: facturing experts on the payroll Ð all of the We also recruit volunteers to make Machinists and First, Boeing’s outsourcing schemes proud Machinists who prove our worth phone calls on behalf of candidates or Aerospace Workers Ð with the 787 in particular Ð have failed. every day. It’s time the Harvard MBAs causes, and to go door-to-door to talk We warned Chicago time and again that started to listen to the true experts Ð all of with voters. Tom Wroblewski this would happen, only to have the com- you who know how to get things done. Why do we do this? The same reason President, Directing pany and the analysts tell us that we were On a different topic, you’ll find a list of Corporate America does Ð to elect political Business Representative wrong. So it was a bit gratifying to read District 751 political endorsements in this leaders and approve ballot measures that one analyst, who said flat-out that “the month’s AeroMechanic, along with sev- represent our interests, only in our case, Jason Redrup unions were right all along.” eral stories about how we as a union have that’s the cause of working families. Vice President Secondly, it seems that the gang in been active during the fall campaigns. To that end, I’d like to call your atten- Chicago is at long last (maybe) starting tion to one candidate District 751 strongly Susan Palmer As a union, we decided to back these Secretary-Treasurer to realize what an invaluable resource it candidates and ballot issues after a long, supports, and one ballot measure we has here in Puget Sound Ð that being the thoughtful Ð and democratic Ð process. strongly oppose. Clark Fromong skills, experience and dedication of our The District’s Legislative Committee is The candidate we support is U.S. Sen. Sergeant-at-Arms members and the other Boeing employ- made up of representatives from each Lo- Patty Murray. There is no stronger advo- Tommy Wilson Aircraft Assembly Instructor Wanted for Sno-Isle Skills Center Heather Barstow Don Morris Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center in Everett ¥ Riveting; certified instructor based on your indus- Ray Baumgardner is introducing a new Aircraft Assembly ¥ Fastener installation; try experience. program for area high school students to ¥ Part installation; The instructor will be on Washington Richard Jackson provide a path for them to qualify for entry This program is designed to provide state teacher salary schedule with full Mark B. Johnson level aerospace jobs after graduation. students with basic knowledge that will school district benefits. Enjoy summer Jon Holden Sno-Isle is currently searching for an assist them in qualifying for entry level and school holidays off. Brett Coty instructor for this program. Any member aircraft mechanic training programs of- For more information, contact: (laid-off, retired or active) with the proper fered by local aircraft manufacturing Steve Burch, Director D. Joe Crockett skills could become a high school in- industries and community/technical col- Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Ron Bradley structor teaching 11th and 12th graders the leges. Curriculum framework and train- 425-348-2249 Emerson Hamilton basics of aircraft assembly: ing materials will be provided by Boeing [email protected] Charles G. Craft ¥ Tool identification and use; and Aviation Technical Services. This could be a perfect job for recent ¥ Aluminum/titanium metal drilling; You can become a Washington state retirees willing to share their skills. Steve Warren (Eastern WA) Stan Johnson Candy Drive for Kids Union Business Representatives Boeing Health Care Open Union Offices: The Salvation Army of White Center is asking for donations of • 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle; 206-763-1300 Enrollment in November Halloween candy to help disadvantaged children living in the • 201 A St. SW, Auburn; 253-833-5590 White Center neighborhood of Seattle. Anyone who would like to • 233 Burnett N., Renton; 425-235-3777 This year’s open enrollment for medical and dental plans help with this effort can drop off donations of unopened, individu- • 8729 Airport Rd, Everett; 425-355-8821 for members at Boeing will be from November 4 through ally wrapped Halloween candy at any of the December 3. Look for additional information in the No- • 4226 E. Mission, Spokane 751 Union Halls. Donations will be ac- (509) 534-9690 or 1-800-763-1305 vember Aero Mechanic, in Union News bulletins and in cepted through Wednesday, October 27. 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POLITICAL ACTION I-1082: Good for Keeping Our Tanker in the Forefront Insurance Co. - The skill and experience of the work- Rep. Rick Larsen. off from right outside these doors.” ers at Boeing are what gives the company “We have a place to build this tanker,” “Nobody is going to beat you out of this Not You the deciding edge in the competition to he said. “We have the people to build this contract,” Murray vowed. There’s no doubt about it: I-1082 can be build aerial refueling tankers for the U.S. tanker. We have the experience to build Inslee, who introduced similar legisla- a little complicated. When you talk about Air Force, executives said during a re- this tanker. What do they have? Illegal tion in the House, agreed, and said it was workers’ compensation, the insurance in- cent rally in Everett. subsidies.” time to end dustry, and related rules & regulations, a Members of Washington’s Congres- U.S. Sen. Europe’s un- lot of people’s eyes glaze over — even sional delegation vowed to support those Patty Murray fair advantage though the issues are very important. workers, to make sure that they end up called the in aerospace. Under the guise of workers’ compensa- building the next generation of Air Force Machinists “We’re tion “reform,” I-1082 is actually a massive tankers Ð not Airbus workers in France. and other getting ste- power grab by the insurance industry, writ- “We respect our competitors,” said workers at roids out of ten by insurance industry lobbyists, to gain U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee. “They make some Boeing the baseball,” he excessive profits at the expense of work- of the best croissants in the world. But we “most- said. “We’re ers, small businesses, and taxpayers in our make the best airplanes.” skilled, best- ending cheat- state. Just like an insurance policy, its fine Hundreds of Machinists and other trained, most- Speaking at a tanker rally in Everett, Senator ing on Wall print is filled with hidden provisions, all at Boeing workers gathered for the rally, which productive Murray told of legislation she introduced to Street. It’s your expense. was held on the 767 assembly line inside aerospace require the Pentagon to include illegal subsidies time to cut the EADS received as one of the bid criteria. In fact, the fine print of I-1082 gives Boeing’s Everett factory on Sept. 27. They workers in the subsidies out special exemptions to workers’ compen- heard Boeing Commercial Airplanes Presi- world.” Murray vowed to “fight for your of tanker competitions.” sation insurers that no other line of insur- dent call them “the best aerospace workers jobs and the jobs of your neighbors and U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks, who chairs ance is allowed — not car, not home, not in the world,” while other executives also friends.” She described how she intro- the Defense Appropriations subcommit- life or talked about how that would make a big duced legislation in the Senate to require tee in the House of Representatives, noted health. It ex- difference in the tanker competition. the Pentagon to include the illegal subsi- the long and tortured history of the tanker empts pri- “We’ve got outstanding proven perform- dies that EADS has received as one of the and said it’s time for the saga to end. vate work- ers, both from the commercial and military bid criteria. “This is the third time, and this time ers’ com- programs,” said Jean Chamberlain, director “You’ve had to compete against the we will win and win decisively,” Dicks NO pensation of 767 tanker program. “We’ve done our treasuries of foreign governments,” she said. “The 767 is the right airplane, this insurance I-1082 prep work and we’ve got the team.” told the workers inside the factory. “I is the right time to win this competition companies That’s a stark contrast compared to will not stop fighting for this contract till and you’re going to do it.” from almost the competing EADS proposal, said U.S. the next generation of tankers is taking But it won’t end well unless voters con- all of the tinue to support the Democrats who back oversight and consumer protections cov- Boeing, warned U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott. Rossi: Illegal Subsidies Shouldn’t Count ering every other type of insurance sold in “Patty Murray has to be reelected to Dino Rossi’s recent comments about Director Larry Brown Ð in a Sept. 21 tele- the state. I-1082 also lets insurers set their the U.S. Senate to lead the fight for the whether the Pentagon should apply recent phone press conference to discuss Murray’s own rates and allows them to wrongfully tanker program,” McDermott said. “You World Trade Organization rulings to the move that day to introduce legislation in deny and delay legitimate claims with vir- can imagine what would have happened upcoming U.S. Air Force tanker bidding the Senate that would require the Pentagon tually no way to hold them accountable. if she hadn’t been there to derail the show he’s not ready to fill Patty Murray’s to include the WTO findings against EADS That’s why the insurance industry misguided attempt by John McCain to tennis shoes in the halls of Congress, said and Boeing among its criteria as it weighs and its allies will spend millions of dol- send this contract to Airbus.” members of the state’s Congressional del- bids for the KC-X tanker contract. Similar lars to try to pass I-1082. Likewise, if Democrats fail to sup- egation. legislation co-sponsored by Inslee sailed This isn’t about “reform,” this is about port candidates like Larsen, they’ll lose “If you have to clarify your answer on through the U.S. House of Representatives greed, pure and simple. We’ve seen what the majority in the House, which will this one, you’re just not ready,” said earlier this year on a 410-8 vote. the insurance industry has done to limit Dicks’ ability to fight for the tanker, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen. In a speech on the Senate floor, Murray healthcare — and we can’t let them do McDermott said. Inslee, Larsen and U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks called her amendment “a common-sense, the same thing to workers’ compensa- “But here’s what it means if we win,” he joined Washington labor leaders — includ- straightforward way to protect Ameri- tion here in Washington. said. “We get the contracts at the end of this ing Machinists District 751 Legislative Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4 year and we start building planes in Everett.”

751 RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES & BALLOT MEASURES FOR NOVEMBER 2nd ELECTION 24th District 38th District VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION STATE LEGISLATURE House 1 Kevin VanDeWege, D Senate Nick Harper, D 1st District House 1 John McCoy, D Tuesday, November 2 House 1 Derek Sanford,* D 25th District House 2 Mike Sells, D House 2 Luis Moscoso,* D House 1 John Thompson,* D House 2 Dawn Morrell, D 41st District FEDERAL RACES INITIATIVE I-1082 - NO 2nd District Senate Randy Gordon, D NO on Init I-1082 - Concerns House 2 Tom Campbell, R 26th District U.S. Senate 42nd District handing over the state Workers’ Senate Derek Kilmer, D 3rd District House 1 Al Jensen,* D Patty Murray, D Compensation System to for-profit House 1 Sumner Schoenike,* D House 1 Andy Billig,* D insurance companies like AIG. U.S. Congress House 2 Timm Ormsby, D 27th District 43rd District House 1 Laurie Jinkins, D Senate Ed Murray, D 1st Dist. - Jay Inslee, D INITIATIVE I-1098 - YES 5th District House 2 Frank Chopp, D 2nd Dist. - Rick Larsen, D House 1 Greg Hoover,* D 28th District YES on Init I-1098 - Imposes state House 2 David Spring House 2 Tami Green, D 44th District 3rd Dist. - Denny Heck, D income tax on the wealthiest 1.5% of House 1 Hans Dunshee, D 4th Dist. - Jay Clough,* D state households ($400,000 for couples, 6th District 29th District 6th Dist. - Norm Dicks, D $200,000 for individuals) while cutting Senate Chris Marr, D Senate Steve Conway,* D 45th District Senate Eric Oemig, D taxes for middle class. House 2 John Driscoll, D House 2 Steve Kirby, D 7th Dist. - Jim McDermott, D House 1 Roger Goodman, D 8th Dist. -Suzan DelBene*, D 11th District 30th District 9th Dist. - Adam Smith, D INITIATIVE I-1100 & 1105 - NO House 1 Zack Hudgins, D House 1 Mark Miloscia, D 46th District House 2 Bob Hasegawa, D House 2 Carol Gregory, D Senate Scott White, D NO on Init I-1100 & 1105 - Both would House 1 David Frockt,* D KING CO. COUNCIL, POS. 8 privatize our state liquor stores, which would 17th District 32nd District House 2 Phyllis Kenney, D Joe McDermott,* D eliminate more than 1,000 good family-wage House 1 Tim Probst, D Senate Maralyn Chase, D jobs and cost the state hundreds of millions House 1 Cindy Ryu,* D 47th District of dollars per year. 18th District Senate Claudia Kauffman, D PIERCE CO. AUDITOR House 1 Dennis Kampe,* D 33rd District House 1 Geoff Simpson, D Julie Anderson,* NP INITIATIVE I-1107 - NO Senate Karen Keiser, D House 2 Pat Sullivan, D 19th District House 1 Tina Orwell, D SNOHOMISH CO. PROSECUTOR NO on Init I-1107 - Would eliminate House 2 Brian Blake, D House 2 Dave Upthegrove, D 49th District Mark Roe,* D legislature-approved taxes on soda pop, House 1 Jim Jacks, D

candy, gum and bottled water. 21st District 34th District House 2 Jim Moeller, D House 1 Mary Helen Roberts, D Senate Sharon Nelson, D STATE-WIDE INITIATIVES House 2 Marko Liias,* D House 1 Eileen Cody, D REFERENDUM 52 - YES House 2 Joe Fitzgibbon, D VOTE IN THE 22nd District GENERAL ELECTION INITIATIVE I-1053 - NO YES on Ref. 52 - The “Schools & Jobs House 1 Chris Reykdal,* D 36th District Referendum” to issue $505 million in House 2 Sam Hunt, D Senate Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D Tuesday, November 2nd NO on Initiative I-1053 - Requires 2/3’s bonds to create some 30,000 jobs House 2 Mary Lou Dickerson, D super majority legislative vote for any doing energy repair and retrofitting 23rd District * Denotes Challenger state revenue increases. Gives power to work at public schools, state colleges House 1 Sherry Appleton, D 37th District Denotes Open Seat NP denotes non-partisan obstruct budget to a 34% minority of and universities. House 2 Christine Rolfes, D Senate Adam Kline, D lawmakers. Page 4 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2010

POLITICAL ACTION Re-Electing Murray is Top Priority in Election Continued from page 1 Street at the expense of working people, and mocked his recent attacks against her support of federal funding that helped local governments keep teachers and cops on the job — funds that were generated by eliminating certain corporate tax breaks. “Who in the world would support corporate tax loopholes over education for kids?” Murray asked. Republicans like Rossi “want to go back to the policies of George W. Bush that took care of the wealthy on the backs of you and your grandchildren,” Murray said. Yet this election is not just about party, said Ray Sesma, the gen- eral vice president Above: Hundreds of Union members packed the of the Interna- Seattle Hall and pledged to help ensure Patty tional Union of Murray remains our voice in the U.S. Senate. Painters and Al- Left: Murray personalizes a yard sign for Steward lied Trades. “It is Anna Truong, who regularly volunteers to help about people who our political program. really care about tacking unfair European Union subsidies to Airbus and for America’s work- supporting funding of aerospace apprenticeships that will ing men and train the next generation of Washington aerospace work- women,” he said. ers. “Patty Murray is Above all, Murray’s been a tenacious advocate in second to none as road.” support of Boeing’s bid to build the next generation of a Senator. We’re Murray attacked Rossi for accepting support from U.S. Air Force refueling tankers, Buffenbarger said. “If there now when South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, who worked behind the it were not for Patty, brothers and sisters, Europeans “Murray Fights for Us” was she needs us and scenes to lure Boeing’s second 787 line to Charleston. would be building the tanker right now.” the message members brought we’ll be there for On the other hand, Buffenbarger praised Murray for Allen agreed, and told the Fightin’ Machinists that to the Sept. 7 rally. her down the her support of Washington’s aerospace industry, for at- Murray “is a fighter also — she deserves our support.” I-1082 is actually a massive Rossi: Illegal Subsidies Shouldn’t Count power grab by the insurance industry to turn our state run Continued from page 3 House Defense Appropriations Committee workers’ comp system into a for that must approve funding for whatever tanker profit system ran by companies can aerospace jobs from unfair European com- the Air Force picks. like AIG. petition.” She said the changes would target “a Pointing to the WTO findings against major job-creating project — the Air Force’s Europe, released earlier this year, Dicks noted aerial refueling tanker contract — as a place that “Airbus has received illegal and unjust where we can begin to restore fairness for our launch aid on a whole se- I-1082: Good for Insurance Co; Not for You aerospace workers.” ries of planes, but espe- The amendment was co- cially the A330, which is Continued from page 3 and 3) a single insurer is able to capture sponsored by Sen. Sam the plane on which their economies of scale not available to private Brownback, a Kansas Repub- bid is based. Apparently Workers’ compensation insur- insurers in a competitive market. lican. Rossi was unaware of that.” ance is there when you and your ¥ From 1999-2008, administrative ex- The three Congressional It may be a complex family need it. If you’re injured on penses for Washington’s State Fund were representatives said they sup- issue, but it’s vitally im- the job, workers’ compensation pays 18 percent of total benefits. The national ported the Murray/Brownback portant to Washington’s your doctor bills and provides some average for the same period is 68 percent. amendment — and all three economy, said Inslee. “It’s income until you can work again. ¥ Not only do we have comparatively were sharply critical of Rossi, inconceivable to me that If passed, I-1082 would allow low premiums, the system’s costs to who had told editors of the someone running for the workers’ comp insurers to gain ex- employers in Washington state are the Tacoma News-Tribune the Senate in the state of Wash- orbitant profits at the expense of fifth lowest of any state in the nation. day before that he saw no rea- ington wouldn’t under- Wash. state workers, small busi- Workers’ compensation insurance has nesses, and taxpayers — by jacking been called a “grand compromise” between son for including the subsidy U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen stand the home-town im- up premiums and delaying or deny- workers and business owners that benefits issue in the tanker evaluation. knows the need to consider plications,” he said. “This them both. “Not as far as I’m con- illegal subsidies in any is the $64,000 question in ing legitimate claims, with little or cerned, no,” Rossi said. tanker decision and noted if the state of Washington no public oversight. It is a no-fault, non-profit system that Rossi later backtracked Dino Rossi had to clarify right now. We need all Facts to remember about Initia- safeguards employers from lawsuits over from his statements, saying ev- his answer on this issue – hands on deck on this is- tive 1082: No oversight. No regula- job-related injuries, while providing medi- eryone had misunderstood his he’s not ready for U.S. sue, and that means Re- tion. No accountability. cal insurance and partial wage compensa- answer. He issued a statement Senate. publican or Democrat. We ¥ The Office of Financial Man- tion to injured workers. saying he thinks the WTO find- need a Senator who will agement estimates that I-1082 will Workers comp, like Social Security, ings on aerospace subsidies should be applied fight for Boeing and make it their top prior- cost state and local governments is a contract: The public has said to to the Airbus bid, but not Boeing’s. He also ity.” $250 million over five years. workers — those who put bodies and vowed to support Boeing by fighting against Washington State Labor Council spokes- ¥ Under I-1082 insurance compa- limbs at risk — that if injured you get labor unions on questions like the Employee man David Groves said Rossi had drawn “an nies will be able to cherry-pick large compensated, and you don’t have to sue. Free Choice Act Ð which, District 751 officials uninformed line in the sand on this issue,” and less risky businesses, then jack up For nearly 100 years, our state has grown noted, has no effect on Boeing and is totally trying to create a partisan debate over a point rates for small businesses and leave with a public system that provides insur- unrelated to the issues of the tanker or WTO. upon which Democrats and Republicans have them nowhere to turn. Meanwhile, the ance coverage for employers and workers Rossi’s performance, at best, shows him agreed from the start. “That kind of demon- state would have to cover the high-risk through either the State Fund or through to be an inept politician, the Congressmen strates how out-of-touch Mr. Rossi’s state- occupations, destroying the required self-insurance for some of the largest em- said. ment was on that issue.” risk-spread to keep prices lower, and ployers. A recent study by Americans for “When it comes to this question, you should “He’s had a long time to make himself burdening state taxpayers. Insurance Reform found: have had your answer ready 10 years ago,” familiar with the nuances of the WTO rulings ¥ I-1082 privatization will add a ¥ Over the 5-year period ending in said Larsen. “Anybody who has a position on and the tanker fight, and if he’s still this profit motive to our public non-profit 2008, the cost to private insurers to run this should have been practicing saying it for confused, that’s a troubling sign,” Brown system. Wall Street-based insurance their workers’ compensation systems in years, not just making it up at the last minute.” said. “He either doesn’t care about Boeing or companies like AIG (America’s big- other states was more than 90% higher than Otherwise, the Republican challenger sim- doesn’t care about Boeing workers – either gest private workers’ compensation Wash. state’s costs to run its state system. ply hasn’t been paying attention during the way, that’s not good for us as Machinists or insurer) are driven by profit, not what’s ¥ From 2004 to 2008, Washington long-running debate over what is now the for Washington as a whole.” good for you. workers received $1.29 in benefits for biggest job-creating program for Washington Sen. Murray, on the other hand, “gets it,” ¥ Washington currently offers bet- every dollar paid in premiums. By con- state, the Congressmen said. Brown said. “She’s fought for Boeing, for ter benefits at a lower cost to employ- trast, the private insurer payout was 62 “I was just appalled by Dino Rossi’s lack of our jobs and she’s clearly on our side. We’re ers than most states. Premiums are cents for every dollar in premiums paid. understanding on this issue, on this tanker going to work hard to support people who lower because 1) there is no profit in a Don’t allow a hostile takeover of competition, and how important the U.S. case support us, and that certainly would include public system 2) there are no commis- Washington’s public non-profit workers’ is,” said Congressman Dicks, who chairs the Patty Murray.” sions, brokerage, or marketing costs compensation system. Vote No on I-1082. October 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 5 Skating to Bronze in US Nationals Competition by Rosanne Tomyn many of us haven’t yet become familiar By 2012, athletes from around the world with. Much like the ice speed skating hope to see a new sport listed on the that our own Apolo Ohno has made a fan Olympic roster Ð one that District 751 favorite here in Washington, the inline member Tim Golden has wanted to see sport involves racing on inline skates in reach the Olympics for quite some time. a variety of different time and distance And there’s good reason. Since high school, races. The sport is so similar that many Tim has dedicated many days and nights to athletes compete in both. becoming the most competitive athlete he In discussing the bid to get the sport in could be Ð ensuring that he will one day the Olympic Games, Tim explained that have the opportunity to try out for the USA inline speed skating is “up for Olympic 751 member Tim Golden (far left) competes in the outdoor nationals world Olympic Team. sport hopefully this summer. For now, it team trials earlier this year. Inline speed skating is a sport that would just be outdoor but it’s a start. The sport is really beginning to get a lot of by bullet train to each of the locations.” try out for inline skating next year.” national publicity. A lot of the skaters At this year’s US National event, Tim As a master of the competitive sport, that you see compete on the ice, like took home four bronze medals. He medaled Tim has a chance to make it. “If my times Apolo Ohno, they were all on our team in time trial, 500 meter, 1500 meter, and are really good, I’ll have a chance there to skating inline before. A lot of them 5000 meter races. That didn’t come easy – make the Olympic Team. It’s just a differ- started with inline, but since it wasn’t his training regiment is one that requires a ent world out there with the ice. But if I have recognized as a sport they went to the dedication where many would fall short. a chance at it, I’m going to go for the ice.” ice.” “This whole season, I practiced three to Anyone who knows Tim can see that Even though it’s not yet an Olympic four times a week and then the rest of the he’s got the drive to get him far – in either sport, there are still a lot of ways for time is spent in the gym. Right before the sport. And his persistence and diligence to athletes to compete in inline speed skat- competition, I focus on more outdoor prac- be the best goes unmatched. He explained ing. With skating events all over the tice and also on core exercise training.” that his major emphasis during all of his world, medaled ath- Tim, a 23-year Machinists Union years of training has been the knowledge letes like Tim have member working in Everett, has been that “if you really want to accomplish a the opportunity to involved in speed skating for almost goal out there you can do it.” travel abroad to do three decades. “My Mom dropped me Tim added, “there are kids out there what they love off at the rink when I was in school. I put who will come up to me and say, ‘You’re most. “I’ve been in- the skates on and here I am. I fell in love as old as my Dad and you’re winning vited to the three with the competition part. Since it was medals!’ I just tell them it doesn’t matter Pistes in France. offered as a sport, I ended up doing speed how old you are – I think it’s being Three bank tracks I Above: Tim Golden (right) skating all through high school.” persistent. I always tell them don’t ever receives one of his medals at would skate on for And he doesn’t appear to be slowing give up! It was on my bucket list to get the U.S. Nationals. one full week, seven down anytime soon. “I’m going to try those medals and I’ve done it.” days I think. We out for the Olympic Long Track Oval for With that positive attitude, we can all Photo right: Tim won a total would skate on a ice. I will try out for inline skating too, look forward to a follow-up from Tim in of four bronze medals at this different track ev- but not this year. Primarily this year I the coming years. Only this time, we’ll year’s competition. ery other day. It will shoot for the ice. That is, until it be talking Olympic medals. takes a day to travel becomes an official sport. Then I might District Bylaws Changes to be Sunrise Dental: A Union Option Sunrise Dental is the first dental group We recognize that choosing a den- Voted at November Meetings to unionize in Wash- tist is a highly per- ington State, and some sonal choice, but At the October 5th District Council per capita tax increases effective January Puget Sound Sunrise wanted to provide this Meeting, the District Bylaws Committee’s 1, 2011 and thereafter. The final calcula- Dental offices are rep- additional option that recommendations were approved by the tion will be rounded to the nearest .05 resented by IAM Dis- may save you money District Council delegates for presentation cents (nickel). trict 751. Because Sun- or provide additional to the Local Lodges. The following are the The monthly dues for collective bar- rise employees are services, while also changes approved by Council and will be gaining units under the jurisdiction of Union members and are patronizing a Union voted on at the November Local Lodge this District Lodge will be calculated committed to serving dental office. meetings by members in attendance. De- using the District Lodge formula above Union families, they have special of- Visit www.sunrisedental.com to leted language is crossed out and in blue. however the minimum monthly rate fers/discounts for IAM members to help find one of the 32 locations. Be sure to New language is in bold italics and red shall be calculated at 50% above the you receive top quality dental work ask about specials for IAM 751 mem- ink. A brief explanation of the reason for current Grand Lodge per capita rate with the least out-of-pocket expenses. bers. the change follows. rounded to the nearest .05 cents (nickel). ARTICLE VII - Section 4. The monthly Reason for change: The dues formula dues of this District Lodge and affiliated we voted on two years ago did not allow the Chance to Divert Lump Sum at Local Lodges shall be a rate consisting of District to capture all the increases to the an additional $4.78 per capita added to the Grand Lodge per capita. These proposed Boeing to VIP Begins October 1 current calculated dues rates available per changes ensure the District can sustain the the IAM Constitution as of August 31st level of representation and service cur- IAM members at Boeing who want to November 18, 2010 hourly payday. 2008 to become effective January 1, 2009 rently provided today and maintain our divert their annual $1,500 Lump Sum The window for electing to divert your which reflects the changes made at the strength as a full-service District. The re- Payment to their Voluntary Investment lump sum to your VIP begins at 6 a.m. 2008 Grand Lodge Convention. Any addi- vised formula captures the increases Grand Plan (VIP) must take action between Pacific time on October 1 and must be tional fixed assessments per the IAM con- Lodge has approved in the simplest for- October 1 and October 29. done no later than 1 p.m. Pacific time on stitution shall be added when appropriate. mula (based on the old dues formula which To be eligible to receive the lump sum October 29, 2010. You can make your Beginning January 1, 2010, dues of the was used for decades). In addition, dues and to divert it to your VIP, you must be election online or, if you need help, over lodge will be indexed to the CPI-W Urban now have the potential to go down (they represented by IAM Districts 751, 24 or 70 the telephone. Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (not could not go down under the formula passed and be actively employed, on a leave of Whether you make your diversion seasonally adjusted) for the US every Au- in 2008). absence of 90 days or less, or on approved online or over the phone, a confirmation gust 31st thereafter. It will be adjusted New language also establishes a mini- military leave on September 3, 2010. statement will be mailed to you within two according to the percentage change from mum dues rate. If you want to divert your lump sum to to three business days. the year prior to become effective January ARTICLE X All elected and/or ap- your VIP account, you must make election If you choose to divert your lump sum 1 of the succeeding year in accordance pointed officers and employees of the Dis- through Boeing TotalAccess. Keep in mind payment to your VIP account, the lump with the IAM Constitution. trict shall be retired from duty on the first you must divert your entire lump sum. No sum will be posted to your account on the The Formula for the monthly dues of day of the month following the 65th birth- partial diversion is allowed. Step-by-step regularly scheduled November 18 hourly this District Lodge and it’s affiliated local day; except that an officer, subject to the instructions for both phone and web were payday. You can see it in your VIP lodges shall be a uniform rate equal to two provisions of these bylaws, may complete printed in the last Aero Mechanic, are avail- account the following day by going to and 1/4 (2.25) times the weighted average an unexpired term of office if it is less than able online at www.iam751.org/ your VIP account at Boeing Savings hourly earnings per collective bargain- one (1) year beyond the 65th birthday. lumpsum.htm and on Union bulletin boards. Plans Online. ing unit as of August 31 each year (ex- Reason for change: To bring District If you choose not to divert your lump To view some of the frequently asked cluding bonus pay), and any Grand Lodge bylaws in compliance with state law. sum, no action is required. It will be auto- questions, visit www.iam751.org/ matically paid on the regularly scheduled lumpsum.htm. Page 6 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2010 Boeing Expansion Is Good News for Puget Sound Continued from page 1 after the F-22 program ends. going out the door,” stated M.R. Moses, a vital part of “This should mean more job security. who works in Auburn and has 21 years at the process Increasing our expertise in composites and Boeing. and are pro- learning new skills is a win- Members work- vided an op- win for everyone. I can feel ing in lot-time as- portunity to more secure in my job and sembly in the 17- grow in a Boeing can be better prepared 45 building may be new direc- to remain at the top of the aero- one of the first tion and space industry well into the groups impacted learn new future,” one member noted. by such a transi- job skills,” Boeing Spokeswoman tion. Management Wroblewski Chris McHugh was quoted in has indicated they said. “Get- the Seattle Times as saying, will be moving the ting our “We are investing in both our lot time work area members in- people and in our infrastruc- and offloading volved in L to R: District President Tom Wroblewski, Business Rep Emerson ture and assets for the future. some work to make any changes Hamilton, O.C. Vickers, Jason Sluyter and Ryan Swenson talk This is really a reflection of room for the new or transfor- about the transition in the 9.101 from the F-22 program to an Boeing’s long-term commit- composite work. mation will Advanced Developmental Composite Center. ment to the Puget Sound re- John Cox works on a part in Many of these be key.” this move gives us more confidence Boeing Auburn. gion.” workers have pre- Wroblewski cautioned that Boeing wants to continue a long-term relationship Boeing has also acknowledged plans to vious composite experience, which they should be transparent with its plans and here in Washington. Boeing workers in the expand its composite capabilities at the Au- hope will bode well in securing a different have open communication Ð especially Puget Sound area have invested a lifetime of burn Fabrication plant to ensure the facility is job to work on composites. with the workforce and provide required experience in building and maintaining air- viable and productive long into the future. While many members are cautiously training so we are all successful long into planes,” said Wroblewski. “Their training For months our skilled members have fixed optimistic, the expansion also brings up the future. and qualifications are second to none, and we many of the problems on the 787 supply many questions that have yet to be an- IAM/Boeing Joint Programs should be want to see this generational knowledge con- chain Ð proving their workmanship and ex- swered. Questions like how will training utilized to help identify and deliver any tinue to be a tradition in our state. We are pertise. The challenge will be keeping up be implemented and who will be selected. required training and technology needs. hopeful that this move by Boeing to expand with current airplane rates while at the same As new machines are installed, what hap- “After all the hand-wringing when they work in Washington is a signal that they time making the transition to more compos- pens to the previous work package and sent some 787 work to South Carolina, understand the value our members provide to ite and hard metal work. workers who performed that work? the company.” “It is good news for us and much better District 751 President Tom Wroblewski While the Union than hearing about layoffs and co-workers has encouraged Boeing to harness the in- is still waiting for credible knowledge of the specific details on the 25,000 Machinists con- expansion and its sultants currently on the timing, one thing payroll. won’t change – the “We are excited that Machinists Union is Boeing wants to refresh committed to mak- and reinvigorate the tech- ing Boeing success- nology and utilize the tre- ful long into the fu- mendous resource they ture. Our members have in their workforce look forward to tak- here. As the Company ing on new work, evolves, the Union must learning additional L to R: District President Tom Wroblewski, Steward be a part of shaping a skills and ensuring Alice Wade and Business Rep Mark Johnson discuss strong aerospace future L to R: Business Rep Mark Johnson, Steward Ron Coen and Boeing remains a vi- concerns members in lot time have raised about for Puget Sound and en- District President Tom Wroblewski discuss how expansion tal part of this region and changing work packages will impact existing members. changing work packages. sure our members remain for years to come. Rising to Record Rates in Renton Member Donates Custom Bike Continued from page 1 will get to train before they’re thrown into of 1997. “That’s a few ‘ifs.’” the mix, said District 751 member Toby for Guide Dogs Raffle It’s not as if the existing workforce has Cavendish. It’s a “state-of-the-art outlaw shop Over the course of a year, Cardin a lot of free time to “It seems we’re always asked to do that trike” and Local 751-C member Pete tracked down specialized parts and ac- take on more work, in too short a time,” Cardin wants you to take it home. Cardin cessories he wanted to put on a trike. He said Phuong he said. donated the custom-built tricycle he cre- spent just about $2,000 on the project. Nguyen, a Ma- Boeing needs to ated to District 751 to raffle it off as a Once he had all the components in- chinist in Renton’s put some of its best fundraiser to benefit Guide Dogs of hand, he took them to GHY Bicyles in 4-81 Building. people into training, America. Renton to have it assembled. “They got “Right now said James “We hope to sell a lot of tickets, so that all the fun of trying to figure out how to we’re busy,” she Goodwin, who they can put more towards the Guide make it fit together,” Cardin said. said. “I don’t know works on wings Dogs,” Cardin said. What emerged from the shop was an how we’ll get with Cavendish in The tricycle started out as a hobby eight-speed three-wheeler (“It needed seven more air- Renton. “Training’s project for Cardin, who said it grew out of three wheels, otherwise I couldn’t fit all planes out. going to be key.” his frustration at the clunky shop trikes the the stuff on it,” Cardin quipped) with They’re short of Steward Princie Stewart and Wade A few Machin- Boeing Co. provides for workers in Au- engraved disk brakes, a generator for tail people already.” Balmer are up for the challenge of ists questioned burn, where he works as a press operator. lights, a gold chain and matching, cus- “We love being increasing 737 to record rates. whether the goal is tom-tooled handgrips and seat. The busy, but too much is overwhelming,” realistic, and many predicted there will be handlebars are at- Nguyen said. hiccups and headaches. tached with a black A lot will depend on how much training “There will be glitches at first,” Kinsella plastic skull made by the existing workers will get on the new said. a company that’s processes Ð and how much time new hires But on the whole, most were support- gone out of business, ive of the move. making it a Member “It’s good we’re going to 38 a month,” collector’s item of James said Isaiah Ferguson, a wing assembler. sorts, he said. Goodwin “By the time we get to 38, it should be Tickets are $2 believes flowing smoothly. Once we’ve got our 38 each and available at training handled, we’ll have our systems done in a any District 751 Union Hall in Puget will be timely fashion. We’ll be able to fill our Sound. A drawing for the tricycle key to a customers’ demand.” will be held after $2,000 worth of smooth “I’m happy that it’s going up,” said Princie tickets are sold. rate Stewart, who is a Union Steward at Renton. increase Member Pete Cardin sits on his “It’s positive to know they’re looking in custom bike he donated to raffle Renton. to keep things here and not move it,” she off to raise money for Guide said. “It sounds more positive to hire than Dogs of America. Tickets are to lay off – I know that.” available at all Union offices. October 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 7 MVP’s Commemorate 9/11 by Giving Back to Community

More than three dozen Machinists Union projects, they said. members observed the anniversary of the Union members wanted to do something September 11th terror attacks by pitching in to help the Caldwells, said Robley Evans, to help a retired union brother in need. who is chairman of the Machinists Volunteer The Machinists built a new wheelchair Program for Machinists District Lodge 751. ramp for Pete and JoAnne Caldwell of Lake They also wanted to give back to the commu- Stevens, after chip- nity on September 11th, ping in to raise more to “do something good than $1,600 to pay for on a day that’s got a lot the materials. They of bad memories for also tackled a wide people,” he said. range of maintenance The effort started tasks around the prior to Labor Day, Caldwells’ home. when Pete’s former co- “They did an ex- workers on the 777 line cellent job,” Pete gathered for a benefit Caldwell said later. hot-dog feed that raised “It is my deepest and most of the money sincerest thanks to needed to buy the mate- everyone who helped rials to build a wheel- us out.” chair ramp that will al- Both Caldwells low Pete to get in and are former Boeing out of the front door of employees, and Pete their house. is a former Machin- On the morning of Above: The volunteer crew ists Union steward Phil Westberg helped pull weeds in the Sept. 11, 39 union vol- pose for a photo after who worked on 777s flower beds near the house. unteers and members of completing the ramp and in Everett. Pete has their families showed up other cleanup tasks at the struggled with health problems in recent years, to help out, spending more than seven hours home.Nearly 40 volunteers which has made it difficult for JoAnne to keep at the Caldwells’ home. turned out to help – up with the yard work and other household While some people worked on the 52- making it a real team foot-long wheelchair ramp, others tackled a effort. wide range of yard work, said Local 751-C President John Lopez, who was one of the Photo Right: Kurt volunteers. Workman pressured “There was a lot of weed-whacking going washed the aluminum carport on the property. on,” Lopez said. “We took out trees and shrubs, spread beauty bark and decorative rock and cleaned out two dog kennels.” Afterwards, most stayed for a barbecue hosted by Stephen Olson, one of the Machin- ists who helped organize the event. “The barbecue was great, and everyone had a good Photo left: Members time,” Pete Caldwell said. complete the framework The Caldwells said they’re grateful for the for the 52-foot wheelchair help from their friends in the Machinists ramp they built at retired member Pete Caldwell’s Union. “The Union was there for us when we house needed them,” Pete Caldwell said. “Every- Steward Marnie Young and her son, Trevor, one worked so hard, and as a team.” work on the flower beds. President’s Column Negotiation Process Moving Forward Continued from page 2

ing pro-Wall Street and anti-union legislation. at Joint Base Lewis McChord On the other hand, we strongly oppose Initia- tive 1082, which would wreck our state’s work- The IAM continues its representation of surprise that job security is the number ers compensation system. area workers covered by government contrac- one issue for both units in these hard Right now, Washington has one of the low- tors. economic times.” est-cost workers comp systems in America, that Workers at Joint Base Lewis McChord The Union is entering into negotia- at the same time pays some of the best benefits, working for Boeing Aerospace Operations and tions for a bridge agreement as DynCorp in large part because it’s run on a not-for-profit DynCorp International/L3 are preparing for transitions to L3. Workers at 56 differ- basis by the state. I-1082 would allow private upcoming bargaining sessions. ent sites are covered Ð with a goal of insurance companies Ð including AIG Ð to come In late September, BAO members com- negotiating regional agreements. in and squeeze every last penny of profit they pleted surveys to determine issues for their Members at DynCorp/L3 serve as could out of the system, by increasing rates and upcoming negotiations. The next step for this flightline mechanics for the C12 plat- denying legitimate claims. And it would prevent group will be assembling the negotiating com- form. the state Insurance Commissioner from over- mittee. Members at BAO perform flight in- seeing the system, to ensure companies like Both units showed strong solidarity by over- BAO members voted 92 percent to struction and load master instruction for AIG were playing fair. grant strike sanction while whelmingly voting to grant strike sanction active military on the C-17 ATS simula- I-1082 would be bad for small business, and DynCorp L3 had an impressive it would be terrible for workers. We all know authority the week of September 27. BAO 100 percent strike sanction vote. tion platform, as well as performing members voted 92 percent for strike sanction maintenance on the simulators. somebody who has been hurt on the job and has while DynCorp/L3 cast an impressive 100 percent vote for At BAO, the Union is currently anxious to see who wins the had to jump through hoops and hurdle red tape strike sanction. bid so we can begin working on a transitional agreement, which in dealing with the company’s third-party work- IAM Organizer/Representative Jesse Cote noted, “It is no must be completed within a 60-day period. ers comp administrators. Now imagine what it would be like if the whole statewide system was run by companies that didn’t have to answer to any state regulators, and that could force you to DO PATRONIZE: hire a lawyer and go to court to settle the sim- The following businesses that employ fellow IAM 751 members: plest claim. The decision you make when you cast that ballot is yours alone. But whatever your feelings about a specific candidate or ballot measure, the Check them out at: most important thing is that you do exercise unionhomeservices.com your right to vote. The only way we lose is if we www.momentum-mktg.com or call 1-877-779-0197 don’t take part. It’s our right and our duty, as union members, as residents of our communi- ties, and as Americans. Page 8 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2010

Local F President Dwyane Johnson (far left), District President Tom Wroblewski (2nd from left) and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer (far right) congratulate the first place team of Steve Johnson, Randy Pace, Bob Bristol, Dennis Hoppe and Scott Groby. Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) was rolling in the green after Local F’s bowling fundraiser brought in $6,585 on September 12. Sixty-six bowlers traveled to Glacier Lanes in Everett for a festive event. There was fun to spare and prizes for every participant, as well as a hamburger lunch to fortify bowlers for their final games. The top two teams received tro- phies and cash prizes. Trophies were also presented to the “We Tried” team District President Tom for their efforts. Wroblewski (l) presents Joyce First place team consisted of Steve Wray with the women’s Business Rep Brett Coty throws a strike. high game trophy. Johnson, Bob Bristol, Dennis Hoppe, Scott Groby and Randy Pace. Second Above: place team consisted of Mitchell Chris- Carver tian, John Klepaldo, Karl Chross and White after Tom Murphy. John Klepaldo captured nailing a both high game and high series men’s strike. trophies while women’s high game went to Joyce Wray and women’s high series Left: Miyoko went to Lisa Wilkenson. Johnson Special thanks to all who participated, prepares to donated prizes and purchased lane spon- pick up a Lisa Wilkenson sorships. The second place team consisted of L to R: Karle spare. took home the Chross, John Klepadlo, Thomas Murphy, and Local F President Dwyane women’s high series Mitchell Christian. Johnson (far left), District trophy. President Tom Wroblewski (2nd from left) and District President Secretary-Treasurer Susan Tom Wroblewski Palmer (far right) (l) presented John congratulate the team who Klepadlo with both earned the “We Tried” men’s high game trophy - Judy Neumann, and high series Billie Jo Neumann-Quiring, trophies. Kelsey Wesson, and Sandy Neumann. Felicia Neumann (not in photo) .

Showing off their first place trophies: L to R: Dan Creveling, Tim Aguilar, Forty-eight golfers “chipped” in their money for the Machinists Non- Mike Partisan Political League (MNPL) by taking part in the Eighth Annual Pettingil Local C MNPL Golf Tournament. The event generated lots of green Ð and Scott Varga raising more than $3,200 for the political arm of the Union and money was still coming in as the Aero Mechanic paper went to print. With a best ball format, the teams made for a competitive finish. A sudden death putt off determined the placing for first and second, while the third place team was just one stroke behind. Business Reps Mark Johnson and Local C Vice President Ron Coen did a fine job as tournament coordinators. Special thanks to Keith Elliott, who donated his cooking skills and spent the day barbecuing a whole pig, ribs and chicken to feed the hungry golfers. Special thanks to all the hole sponsors and those who donated prizes. Also thanks to the following volunteers who helped coordinate the event: Mark andCindy Johnson,Ron Coen,Dave Swan John Carter,Keith and Kathy Elloitt, Bob Belles, Mark Brown, Rob Curran, Clark Fromong, Cliff Goetsch,Wayne Haddenham, Jim Scott Varga got closest to L to R: Jim Hutchins, Gerard Cleary, Alex Bailey and Gayl Kakuschke, Jim Roberts, Doyle Sage, Thong the pin and was on the Bailey comprised the second place team. Trang. first place team.

L to R: James Case, Reggie Sheegog and Ernie Rob Foley prepares to McCarthy contemplate where in the woods Jim Roberts won the The third place team was L to R: Ron Coen, Curt drive the ball. they will find Ernie’s last drive. longest drive. Gilbert, Dave Swan and John Carter. October 2010 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 9

RETIREMENT NEWS

District President September Retired Club Minutes Tom Tom also spoke about volunteerism by Ruth Render, Wroblewski and the District’s decades of dedication (l) Retired Club Secretary to the community. That is the theme of administers The meeting was called to order by our 75th Anniversary celebrations this the oath President T.J. Seibert. He requested to year Ð our service to the community. of office to suspend with the regular order of business Tom touched on some of the fine work Retired so newly appointed Club Vice President we have done in the community, includ- Club Vice Helen Lowe could be sworn in. M/S/P ing providing much needed low-income President District President Tom Wroblewski ad- HUD housing since the early 1960’s. Helen Lowe. ministered the oath of office to Helen Lowe. Tom also recognized retiree George Roll Call of Officers: All Officers Braun who recently received the Bronze were present or accounted for. Award from President Obama for his com- Financial Report: The report was read munity service. The District received the picnic and Christmas dinner. He also the report. A moment of silence was ob- by Treasurer Betty Ness. A motion was Gold Award from the President Ð recog- thanked them for sending the Retired Club served for the following deceased mem- made to accept the report as read. M/S/P nizing our volunteers contributed over delegation to the Conference. As it is out of bers: Henry Andrade, Frank Frodsham, Minutes: It was M/S/P to accept the 3000+ hours to the community in 2009. state, many wouldn’t be able to attend if it Raymond Gilfillan, and George Hixon. minutes as printed. Tom also spoke about the Times ar- weren’t for that support. Sympathy cards were sent to next of kin. District President’s Report: District ticle which reported Boeing intends to Betty Ness thanked Tom for the sup- Thinking of you cards were sent to Al President Tom Wroblewski reported he bring work back in-house. We don’t know port and explained there were so many at Wydick and Margaret Ehlke. and District Secretary Treasurer Susan the extent, but it is good news nonethe- the Conference who did not have a Club, Legislative Report: Carl Schwartz re- Palmer attended the Retiree Conference in less. Finally, they are acknowledging and we not only have one but we have so minded everyone of the importance of the Las Vegas where they accepted an award that we have the best, most qualified much support from the District. upcoming election. Make sure to note the recognizing the more than 50+ years Dis- aerospace workers right here. T.J. noted there is a new frame on the Union’s recommendations on initiatives trict 751 has had a successful Retired Club The analysts and columnists are com- wall with pictures from when the Retired and candidates. He also spoke on Initiative and our steadfast support of the Retired menting now as well – and they’re say- Club was first founded. Take a moment 1098 and encouraged support of it. Department at the International. ing that the Machinists were right all to look at it – it’s very interesting. Carl reminded everyone of the Alli- along. They are Health & Benefits Report: Health and ance for Retired Americans State Con- saying that Benefits Representative Garth Luark spoke ference on September 29, 2010. offloading that about the disturbing story in the Times T.J. Siebert, Betty Ness, Ruth Ren- work was a bad regarding abuse in adult homes. The only der, Jim Hutchins, Nancy Holland- move and the solution is to make sure that we visit our Young, and John Guevarra all shared best workforce family and friends who are in these homes their experiences at the Conference (see is right here. and assisted living facilities. Garth noted a article on conference). T.J. noted one of President’s great source for information is your local the most touching moments at the Con- Report: Presi- Senior Service Center. It’s also important ference was when 17 year old folk singer dent T.J. Siebert to network with other friends and family Steve Jones shared his song “Roman thanked District who have dealt with a loved one being in a Mayfield” with the crowd. President Tom home Ð to see what worked for them, Birthdays: September birthdays in- Wroblewski and which places they liked and which ones cluded: Ruth Render, Leroy Miller, Helen Secretary Trea- they stay away from. Pompeo, Louise Burns, and Robin Guevarra. surer Susan Vice President Helen Lowe noted the Good and Welfare: John Guevarra Palmer for the article provided a help line 24/7, which thanked Larry Brown for his continuous District’s sup- is 1-866-363-4276. You will speak with help with the South Park Bridge project. Celebrating September birthdays L to R: Ruth Render, Helen port of Club ac- a real person. A motion was made to adjourn. M/S/P Pompeo, Leroy Miller, and Louise Burns. tivities like the Health & Welfare: Helen Pompeo gave Union Retirees: Retiree Activists Take Part in National Conference Congratulations to the following members who retired from the Union: by Rosanne Tomyn ing the importance of learning from the eryone has to remember that Social Robert Amick Larry Miller Last month, more than 1,000 retirees leaders of the past to build a strong future, Security is not a burden on the deficit. Larry Belmore Victor Mills Sr, took part in the 5th Annual IAM&AW one skit involved a conversation between The Federal Government has never Stephen Brons William Moore Retiree Conference in Las Vegas, NV. President Roosevelt and President Obama. paid into Social Security Ð you and Allen Cabiao Dennis Newton These retirees, referred to by Interna- One of the main focuses of this year’s your employer are the only ones who John Carr James Nicholson tional President Tom Buffenbarger as conference was the preservation of Social pay in.” James Christopherson Mary Null “members of the IAM fam- One of the most John Clay Jr Danny O’Neil ily,” took part in a series of touching moments for James Coats Daniel Pegram discussions on topics that are all of the 751 delegates John Conant Jaime Ponsaran critical to the seniors of today came when a young folk Consola Dill Barbara Rogers and tomorrow. Retirees were singer shared one of his Craig Drake William Sapeiens urged to mobilize to preserve songs. Nancy Holland- Gary Ehresman Ernest Sheridan Social Security and make a Young explained that Steven Elkins Tamara Sherman difference in the fall election. he “sang a song dedi- David Flesher Velverdine T.J. Siebert, Ruth Render, cated to Roman Susan Goetsch Townsend Betty Ness, George Braun, and Mayfield, a deceased Brad Gritters Billy Vanosdol John Guevarra all attended the member of District Roger Jenkins William Walters conference on behalf of the 751.” Ruth Render Mark Juby Donald Watts 751 Retired Club to gather IAM Retiree Dept. Director Charlie Micallef (far left) and retired agreed saying, “His Seung Kim Charles Wilson important information to share IAM Retiree Dept Director Maria Cordone (far right) presented music was amazing. I’ll Richard King John Wilson with fellow members. District President Tom Wroblewski and Secretary-Treasurer Susan never forget it.” Sandra Kooser Marva Young District President Tom Palmer with a recognition award for 751’s support of retirees. Thanks to the many Wroblewski and District Sec- retirees who attended retary Treasurer Susan Palmer also attended Security. Richard Fiesta, Director of Gov- and volunteered to help out, the confer- Save the Date - to accept an award on behalf of District 751 ernment and Political Affairs for the ARA, ence was a complete success. Attendees ¥ Annual Retired Club Christmas Lun- and the 751 Retired Club that recognized shared some important facts about Social pitched in to help anywhere they could Ð cheon, Monday, December 13th see No- 751’s dedication to retirees and more than Security Ð and why we need to work hard at the registration desk, helping with vember Aero Mechanic for additional de- 50 years of support to the Retired Club and to preserve it. In his presentation, he noted entertainment events, and as floor man- tails. the Retiree Department at the International. that it was on January 31, 1940 that the first agers. Speakers covered topics like diabetes recipient of a Social Security old-age ben- President Wroblewski noted that our RETIRED CLUB OFFICERS and heart disease, important topics for efit received her monthly check. Today, own delegation did a great job acting as President T.J. Seibert 206-329-0160 senior voters, pre-retirement planning, nearly 71 years after Ida May Fuller re- the voice and spirit of District 751 mem- Vice President Helen Lowe Medicare and healthcare reform, and So- ceived that check, the program lifts 13 bers and retirees. “You were well repre- Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055 Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725 cial Security. Retiree Club President T.J. million seniors above the poverty line. sented,” he explained to the Retiree Club Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 206-878-0601 George Braun said that one of the at their September 13 meeting. Tom Siebert said the speakers were all interest- Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878 ing, but the best part of the conference had most important things for voters to re- added, “Sue Palmer and I appreciated John Guevarra 206-762-3848 to be the skits. “I enjoyed the role-playing member when weighing their support the opportunity to attend the conference Mike Keller 206-723-4973 skits. There was one actor who played for Social Security and the candidates as well. It was such an honor to accept an Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300 FDR – and he was incredible.” Highlight- that support the program is its cost. “Ev- award on your behalf.” Page 10 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2010 FOR FREE MEMBERS WANT ADS ONLY GENERAL ELECTRIC compact 20 cu. Ft. MISCELLANEOUS ANIMALS AD RULES refrigerator-freezer, 6 yrs old, excellent con- dition, $50. 425-432-1339 COLEMAN LANTERN, $10. Man’s bike, Each single ad must be 25 words or RUFF HAUZ by Dogloo, top is removable $10. 206-372-4810 less. 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Local E’s Horseshoe Tournament deliver $2,741.80 for Guide Dogs. At the Recent District and Local Lodge fundraisers for Guide Dogs of America have check presentation L to R: Dist. Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Guerdon Ellis, proven very successful and demonstrate the variety of events that can bring in Roy Wilkinson, Dan Meddaugh and Dist. President Tom Wroblewski. Special thanks to Local E President Ira Carterman who rented a bouncy additional donations. Horseshoe tournaments, raffles, car shows and golf tournaments house and other games to make it a fun event for the entire family. Special are just a few of the ways 751 raises money for this very worthwhile charity. thanks to the following commercial sponsors all located in Puyallup:

The Local A Steel & Wheel Car Show collected $10,822.67 for Guide Dogs of America. Above presenting the check L to R: District Sec- Treasurer Susan Palmer, Jason Redrup, Mark Clark, Becky Dove, Rich McCabe, Kim Dove and District President Tom Wroblewski.

Eastern Washington really stepped up their efforts for Guide Dogs this year and delivered $4,681 from their raffle. Presenting the check L to R: Susan Palmer, Steve Warren, Chris Siegfried, Jim O’Brien, Ken Howard, Fred McNeil, Craig Smoot, Andy Cashion, Gary Swartz and Tom Wroblewski.

The District 751 Golf Tournament raised $12,639.03 for Guide Dogs of America. Presenting the check L to R: Jon Holden, Rich McCabe, Richard The Local F Mastercard Raffle raised $7,680 for Guide Dogs. Presenting the Jackson, Mark Clark, District Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Donovan check: District Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Robley Evans, Dwyane Johnson, McLeod, John Carter, Jim Roberts and District President Tom Wroblewski. Paul Veltkamp, and District President Tom Wroblewski. Page 12 751 AERO MECHANIC October 2010

EASTERN WASHINGTON Members at Hanford Lab Make Scientists’ Ideas a Reality For the 20-plus members working at Pacific North- Council (HAMTC). To effectively negotiate the best west National Laboratory (operated by Battelle) on the contract possible, 10 affiliate Unions join together to Hanford Site in the Tri-Cities, the sky’s the limit on the secure one contract that covers approximately 320 work they perform. Their job is not what most think of employees at the site. The negotiating committee is a when they hear Hanford and visualize nuclear waste mixture of Stewards and Business Reps from each of the and cleanup Ð these ten unions. The Machin- members work on the ists had a strong pres- “other side of the ence at the bargaining ranch.” table with Bud Higgins As one of 10 na- and Staff Assistant Ken Bud Higgins has to drill and tap a small pin to be tional research labo- Howard serving as their used on a special project at Battelle. Higgins, ratories for the U.S. voice. along with Staff Assistant Ken Howard, served as Department of En- In the current reces- the Machinists voice at the bargaining table. ergy, this facility’s sion and with govern- mission is to deliver ment budget cuts, Union Energy sites. Escalating health care costs proved a advancements in sci- negotiators worked hard challenge in the negotiations. The committee strived to ence, energy, national to obtain a fair and equi- keep the costs down and the plan design changes in the security and the envi- table new three-year final offer were well below what Battelle had consis- ronment. These tal- agreement, which mem- tently proposed. ented members are bers ratified on Septem- Other improvements in the contract included: en- part of the research ber 2. Bargaining was hanced Work Contracted Out language, which provides and development cen- difficult and negotia- for turn down criteria, removal of the “use it or lose it” IAM member Jim Clark works on a CNC machine in the ter at the site, and they tions stretched out over Battelle lab at Hanford. Machinists there assist scientists eight hours of PT, and Working Leader provisions for assist scientists and and work on everything from saving energy to saving eight months. The ma- all affiliates. engineers to follow lives. jor challenge for the through on their com- thoughts and dreams. They produce small intricate mittee centered on the complicated specialized projects that must be held to tight tolerances area of wages and benefits while still Ð making continual modifications and maintaining con- maintaining the integrity of the con- stant one-on-one communication with the scientists and tract as a whole. engineers. Despite the lagging economy, Jim Clark is one workers there made impressive gains “The work is always challenging and is set up like a of the model shop. This is the best job a machinist could have in wages and Union negotiators pro- Machinists because of the variety of work. One day we work on tected benefits. members who projects that could help find a cure for cancer or are used While other workers are getting 2 run a CNC on a new MRI machine and the next day we might be percent or less in yearly raises, the machine for working on something that ends up on a space shuttle. bargaining committee was able to special porject We work on everything from saving energy to saving deliver general wage increases of 4 work at Battelle. lives,” said Bud Higgins, a member who has worked in percent, 4 percent and 3.5 percent. the lab for the past 26 years. “The demanding work is Because the talks dragged on, the 4 very stimulating. It is the kind of job that if you get it, percent general wage increase for you stay because you couldn’t find anything better.” 2010 is retroactive to April 3. While their work is very specialized, when it comes Pension benefits were maintained Project Steward Joe Killinger (l) explains to Staff Assistant Ken to collective bargaining and their contract, they are part and remain one of the highest multi- Howard some of the special projects our members will be working of a larger group Ð Hanford Atomic Metal Trades pliers of any of the Department of on in the lab at Hanford. Mechanics at Cummins NW Geared for Service

Employees at Cummins Northwest Joe Escudero services must have a working genera- are experienced diesel mechanics who and Zack Mayer tor.” ensure all types of truck and equipment are two of the The mechanics at Cummins maintain that enters their doors leaves in top run- IAM mechanics large fleets of trucks for Boise Cascade, ning condition. Everything from major at Cummins Swift Transportation, Walmart, and a overhauls and rebuilds to routine pre- NW at the host of other companies, as well servic- ventive maintenance, these workers run Pendleton, ing school buses for area school districts. Oregon shop. the gamut, including emergency, onsite, Because it is important to keep trucks full service and even field repairs. running and freight moving, if there is a These highly skilled mechanics un- problem with any of the customers’ derstand the value of equipment “up trucks, Cummins provides 24-hour ser- time” and the need to accomplish timely vice Ð which may require employees to and cost effective repairs when emer- be available for call outs. gencies arise. Typically, employees have completed “We work on pretty much any kind of at least a diesel technician training pro- truck Ð anything from a Dodge pickup to gram prior to hiring into the company. a Freightliner or Peterbilt and every- Cummins also offers various specialized thing in between,” stated Zack Mayer, a training on Cummins products and lots Machinists Union member at the tenance to ensure the generators are ready of in-house training so mechanics are Cummins location in Pendleton, Oregon. when circumstances require their power. knowledgeable of the latest technology, While they specialize in Cummins Nearly every police, fire, 911, hospital, engines and equipment. engines and Cummins parts, these me- and other emergency service rely on The Union contract is set to expire in horse trailers. chanics are experts on all types of en- these generators to get the job done when December at both the Pendleton and Member Ted Hogeweide, who serves gines, equipment, trailers and machin- electricity is out. The generators are also Spokane plants. While they have sepa- as the field technician at the Spokane ery. In addition, several of the members essential for grocery stores and other rate contracts covering each location, Cummins location, noted, “I’ve been at also serve as power generator techni- businesses that may have perishables the issues are pretty universal with ben- Cummins 26 years and seen lots of cians. requiring refrigeration or need electric- efits always being a top issue. changes. I began working on engines While the generators may not get a lot ity to preserve their products. Because “The Union is behind us in case some- and took on generators about 16 years of use, when the power goes out it is the generators are very large, our mem- thing happens. It is always good to have ago. There was more of a challenge with critical the generators will run effec- bers must travel to various sites to per- an advocate on your behalf,” Zack stated. generators, and I recognized the impor- tively. The members who work on the form the work. In addition to generators “We hope to make some gains in the next tant role they play. Basically, any place power generators are often out in the for buildings, they also work on lots of contract Ð especially in the area of ben- that requires power to provide essential field Ð performing routine tests and main- generators for RV’s, camp trailers and efits, which was hit hard in the past.”