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‘Real Work’ TrainingFight for LifePeer trainers allow co-workers topass on tribal knowledge and‘tricks of the trade’ so others canknow the best method to performthe job

Family and friendsorganize to help aSteward’s daughter whois battling cancer

With their Union contract scheduled to expire inJanuary of next year, IAM members working at theGKN plant in Kent are focused on another contract – theF-22 Air Force Fighter funding contract. Currently, 100percent of the work at the Kent GKN plant is for the F-22 – making it critical to maintain funding for thisadvanced tactical fighter.

Action is needed to help preserve jobs for our mem-bers working at GKN and at Edwards Air Force Base inCalifornia. We need EVERY member to urge Congressto support F-22 funding and encourage approval of amodified export model of the F-22 for countries likeJapan and Australia.

As the current fleet of F-15s age, the U.S. Air Forcewill face a critical shortage of fighter aircraft in the nearfuture. The proven F-22 Raptor is uniquely suited to fillthis gap. Able to fly higher and faster, and according tothe Air Force, more survivable in aerial combat situa-tions, the F-22 complements the multipurpose role ofthe F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which is primarily air-to-

Creativity and ingenuity have ensuredthat our members in the Interior Respon-sibility Center (IRC) continue to buildstow bins, sidewalls and closets forBoeing aircraft (including the 787). Con-tinuous improvements like these addvalue to the Company and to customersand keep us competitive.

Much of the accolades go to the IRC’s‘Right Size Moonshine Shop.’ This tal-ented group of Boeing employees, whichconsists of both IAM and SPEEA mem-bers, regularly brainstorm new projectsto improve efficiency, increase produc-tivity and enhance ergonomics through-out the IRC. Together, John English Jr,Paul Schneider, Rich Irvine, WayneBakko, Steve Boss, Mike Boggs, Charles‘Hawk’ Hawkinson, Jim Bradley, RobDixon, Bill Rengstorf, Steve Ray andBrad Reeves work as a collaborativeteam. These gifted individuals have de-veloped and implemented productivemoving lines, ergonomic answers, newequipment and innovations to meet anychallenges the IRC faces. Word is spread-

ing about their talents and several oftheir innovations are now being imple-mented outside the IRC in other Boeingdivisions (Auburn and Winnipeg).

Boeing recognizes the value of thegroup’s talents and has given them thefreedom to not only design but build andimplement their projects. Walkingthrough the IRC, you see evidence of theMoonshine Shop’s efforts at nearly ev-ery aisle –innovative moving lines, spe-cially-designed tools, custom-builtequipment, unique composite ovens andmuch more – all with the goal of keepingus competitive and successful.

One of the Moonshine Shop’s morecomplex projects was the creation of‘tug bots.’ These moving, radio con-trolled robots travel along the floor in acircular pattern slow enough for mem-bers to assemble the various interior prod-ucts (i.e. stow bins, side walls, etc), in-cluding sending them through custom-built ovens (also designed and built bythe group) to bake the material to cure

ground. The decisive capabilities of the F-22 enable theAir Force to maintain a vital edge over the evolvingtechnological threats of any potential adversary. Onlywith continual production of the F-22 can the Air Forceensure that it has the resources to fulfill its mission.

Unfortunately, the Department of Defense has calledfor stopping production of the most advanced fighteraircraft in the world—the F-22 Raptor. If this happenstens of thousands of good paying U.S. jobs will be cut.Thousands of those will be IAM jobs at GKN, Boeing,Lockheed Martin, and Pratt and Whitney.

After long hours of debate over the 2010 defensebudget, the House Armed Services Committee voted31-30 on June 17th to extend the F-22 program byapproving a $369 million down payment on 12 moreplanes. This will keep the assembly lines open while adebate over the need for the jet reopens.

Maintaining funding of the F-22 will support 25,000high-skill, high-wage jobs in 44 states, including thou-sands of IAM members who make the air frame and

engines for the fighter. An estimated70,000 indirect jobs are also impactedby the program.

“As our nation struggles to recoverfrom the worst economic crisis since theGreat Depression, this is not the time tobe eliminating good-paying jobs and ahighly successful program critical to ournation’s defense,” said IAM Interna-tional President Tom Buffenbarger.

751 members working at GKN inKent and at Boeing in Seattle and Cali-fornia (Edwards AFB) have jobs that aredirectly dependent on the F-22. To pro-tect these jobs, each of us needs to con-tact our Senators and members of Con-

Innovations Abound at IRC

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Tell Congress to Support F-22 Funding

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The Union continues to work to ensure a strongeraerospace future for Puget Sound and Washington State.To further that effort, I recently took part in a three-daystudy mission to Montreal, Quebec. The focus was toinvestigate the aerospace industry and specifically studyAero Montreal (a quasi-governmental council designed topromote and grow the aerospace industry) to determine ifthere are similar programs we could implement here.

Montreal boasts the world’s third largest aerospaceindustry cluster with over 40,000 citizens working to buildaircraft, flight simulators, helicopters and space hardware.It is the only location in the world where jetliners can bemanufactured from scratch with every major componentwithin a 30 kilometer radius of the site of delivery.

Montreal’s economy, while still facing the effects of the

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Members at GKN talk about their concern with F-22 funding andupcoming contract negotiations. L to R: Ron Lee, Shirley Brester, LyBui, District President Tom Wroblewski and Busines Rep HeatherBarstow. 100% of the work at the Kent plant is for the F-22.

751 is working with a group of business, labor andcommunity leaders to grow aerospace jobs for thisregion. Above: 751 Political Director Larry Brown(center) meets with Boeing representatives TrentHouse (l) and David Schumacher.

Exploring Ways toGrow Aerospaceby Larry Brown, 751 Political Director

Above: 751-member MikeBoggs (l) showsBusiness RepChuck Craft a tugbot designed andbuilt by theMoonshine Shop.

Photo left: StewardChuck ‘Hawk’Hawkinson showsBusiness RepChuck Craft one ofthe tug bots usedto run the IRCmoving lines.

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Connie Kelliher, EditorMember of The Newspaper Guild,

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Paul Milliken (Eastern WA)

Tommy WilsonHeather Barstow

Don MorrisRay BaumgardnerRichard JacksonMark B. Johnson

Jon HoldenBrett Coty

Jimmy DarrahD. Joe CrockettRon Bradley

Emerson HamiltonCharles G. Craft

Union Business Representatives

Susan PalmerSecretary-Treasurer

Stosh TomalaVice President

Tom WroblewskiPresident, Directing

Business Representative

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Members’ Skills Will Help Earn Us Future Opportunities

James CoatsSergeant-at-Arms

by Tom Wroblewski,District President

IAM 751 Members at Boeing May Divert their 2009 LumpSum Bonus to their Voluntary Investment Plan (VIP)

IAM 751 members working at Boeingwill have the option to divert their 2009lump sum bonus to their Voluntary In-vestment Plan (VIP) account later thisyear. The lump sum bonus of $1,500 ispart of the current Collective BargainingAgreement covering employees in IAMDistricts 751, 24 and 70. It will be paid inNovember, and members will have theopportunity to divert their entire bonus(diverting part of the bonus to the VIP isnot allowed) to their VIP account insteadof receiving it in cash.

To qualify for the bonus and for theopportunity to divert it to their VIP ac-count, members must be actively em-ployed, on a leave of absence of 90 daysor less, or on approved military leave ofabsence and be covered by the Agree-ment as of September 4, 2009.

Members should look for more de-

tails in the September District 751 AeroMechanic newspaper. In addition, eli-gible members will be sent instructionslater this year on when and how to elect

to divert their lump sum bonus to theirVIP account. Details regarding the en-rollment period and process will be es-tablished in the fall.

Employees working at Unitech Com-posites in Idaho are eager to see the

benefits of Union membership. Workersthere recently contacted District 751 to

request Union represen-tation. Unitech Com-posites is an aerospacesupplier that providesparts for Boeing Com-mercial, Boeing St.Louis, Boeing Pennsyl-vania, SpiritAerosystems, and Tri-umph Composites justto name a few of theirmajor customers.

During the recent or-ganizing effort, nearlyall of those contactedsigned an authorizationcard without hesitation.751 members who vol-unteered for the drive

The Benefits Committee (Union and Company) recently met to review theprocess for diverting the lump sum to VIP, as well as discussing preliminaryannual enrollment results, receiving a wellness program update andreviewing other important benefit issues.

Workers at Unitech Composites Eager to Vote Union

Helping with the Unitech organizing drive L to R:Business Rep Paul Milliken, Mike Blashill, ErinBlashill, Dale Ronquille, and Organizer ErnieMcCarthy.

were amazed at the welcome they re-ceived. Upon learning they were volun-teers from the Union, workers respondedwith statements such as ‘I was hopingyou’d come;’ ‘I can’t wait to have Unionrepresentation,’ and ‘so glad you’re here.’

Rather than granting workers theirright to unionize without interference,the Company took action. The Unionbelieves Unitech has illegally separatedthree employees, including a single momand her son, from employment to try andchill unionizing efforts. Once again alarge corporation is trying to coerce andintimidate a workforce from freely choos-ing union representation – demonstrat-ing why the Employee Free Choice Actis needed. Employees at Unitech willvote on Union representation on July9th.

Like everyone con-nected to Boeing, I wasvery disappointed to hearof the latest 787 first flightdelay. It is a goal that ourmembers have workedtirelessly trying to achieveand one that we will continue to focus ongoing forward.

I believe Boeing’s testing process hasproved itself by finding the flaw beforethe first flight. Now that Boeing hasidentified the problem, put it in the handsof the experts (our members and otherBoeing employees) to fix. The Companyis relying on us to help get the planethrough the certification process, and wewill do everything in our power to makethat happen.

Keep in mind this is not just a newairplane program, but brand new tech-nology – making the production as im-portant as the leap from prop planes to jetengines.

Following the announcement of thislatest delay, many analysts and reportersseized the opportunity to questionBoeing’s 787 production model. Point-ing out that first flight should have beenSeptember 2007 (highlighting the sig-nificant delays). Rather than lookingback, we would rather focus on where

we need to be - and that is movingforward to make this plane suc-cessful and get it certified asquickly as possible. We must worktogether to resolve any issues orchallenges and make the neces-sary corrections.

Our hope is that Boeing willreview their decisions, learn les-sons and make corrections as we

go forward that will benefit our mem-bers and this region.

This Union continues to work throughvarious arenas to ensure a strong aero-space future for this region. We are tak-ing an active role in the Governor’s Aero-space Council, the Washington Aero-space Partnership and sent a representa-tive as part of a large contingent toMontreal to research ways to enhanceaerospace job growth in this region.

As we focus on ways to expand aero-space here, news reports have specu-lated on where Boeing will locate asecond 787 in the future. Analysts seemanxious to speculate that it will be some-where other than Puget Sound. Keep inmind these same analysts also weighedin on the original location for 787 pro-duction and believed at that time PugetSound would not be the location.

The Seattle Times editorial board,along with analysts, elected officials andreporters, seem intent on highlightingreasons why not to locate a second line in

Puget Sound. We believe everyone con-nected to this region should instead be-gin touting the many advantages we haveto offer. There is a reason this is thelargest aerospace cluster in the world.Let’s get reporters, local analysts andelected officials to focus on the manyadvantages we have to offer.

With several hundred members loanedto the 787 from other airplane programs,Puget Sound is the ONLY location thatcan offer an experienced workforce andcan boast having helped fix and com-plete vendor sections and mistakes –making our members the experts, eventhough it is a new airplane. These mem-bers should be the natural choice to workon a second 787 line.

In addition to having the most experi-enced and skilled aerospace workforce inthe world, we also can offer the Companyflexibility on the second line that otherlocations could not. If production ratescould not necessarily fill a second line,perhaps Boeing should explore a produc-tion line that alternates 787 and 777 finalassembly. We have the skilled workforceto make such a bold move successful.

Our members and all Boeing employ-ees have so much talent and innovationsto offer – let’s work to capitalize on thoseto make Boeing even more successful(see page 1 story on Moonshine shops).

While there will be plenty of time todebate where the second 787 line will go,

the focus for members at Boeing mustremain on getting the 787 flying andcertified.

We have many other challenges aheadas well. Please take the time to send an e-mail to your Senators and Congressionalleaders urging support for the F-22 fighterplanes. Our members’ jobs at GKN,Boeing at Edwards Air Force Base, andDevelopmental Center depend on con-tinued funding for this vital Air ForceProgram.

Finally, I want to express my sincerethanks to Paul Milliken for the manyyears he has dedicated to this Union andto servicing our members in EasternWashington. He has negotiated dozensof contract for our members, defendedtheir rights countless time and helpedimprove the lives of so many. We wishhim well as he retires on July 1.

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POLITICAL ACTION

gress to let them know that America cannot afford toundermine the strength of our defense industrial base orto short change our national defense. Tell Congress thatwe need to fund an additional twenty F-22 Raptors in the2010 Fiscal Year Defense Appropriations. In addition,Congress should approve an export version of the F-22Raptor. According to a Reuter’s report, Japan remainsinterested in the advanced stealth fighter and is willingto shoulder the cost burden of modifying the F-22 forexport. Lawmakers would have to agree to overturn the

global recession, is faring better than the economy of mostlarge cities. It has the lowest effective tax rate for non-manufacturing companies in North America, and its cor-porate tax system is designed to promote business growthand investment, particularly in R&D.

Approximately 50 participants from this region tookpart in the study mission. The group included: SeattleMayor Greg Nickels, Chamber Chair Tayloe Washburn,and governmental affairs reps from various companies.Boeing also sent three representatives.

Montreal not only brags of a large aerospace sector butalso a well-rounded industry with an array of services anda healthy relationship with labor unions. It has a uniquepartnership with regional voc-tech and higher-ed schoolsthat have custom designed curriculums to produce highly-skilled workers that meet specific industry needs. Thesecharacteristics have built and maintained Montreal’s posi-tion of leadership in aerospace.

When we toured Bombardier’s final assembly facil-ity (one of the companies there), everyone was busy, butnot at the pace you might see at the Renton finalassembly facility. Their workforce is comparable toours in age, and there was plenty of visibility for theMachinists Union, with t-shirts and decals. Most of theworkers primarily spoke French but were friendly whenI identified myself as a Union Rep.

We toured a training facility, which was operated incooperation with the local voc-ed institutions. The instruc-tors are “master technicians” who are members of thebargaining unit. The students are interns and guaranteed ajob but for the downturn. The cohort of students we sawwill be put on a preferential hiring list once all currentbargaining unit members were recalled from layoff.

Bombardier is posed to launch its 110-130 seatjetliner which will directly compete with the smaller737’s and should be ready for delivery in 2013. Cur-rently, Bombardier only produces corporate and com-muter jets in Montreal.

One participant asked how Bombardier had achievedlabor peace. Bombardier noted the key was to work closelywith the union leadership and allow union leadership tocommunicate with the members. They added that the onlytime they layoff union members is when deliveries slowdown. Layoffs do not result from strategic offsets or leanmanufacturing efforts.

Seattle Chamber participants were very welcoming tothe Machinists Union, and there seems to be a real appetiteto reach-out-to the labor community. There is a sense thatunless something is done to improve the relationshipbetween the IAM and Boeing, retention and growth ofaerospace in Washington State will not prove positive. TheUnion is certainly committed to change the relationship. Ibelieve the Boeing reps on this trip feel that way as well.

The mission study was worthwhile and enabled us toestablish some important relationships that will beuseful in the future. We will continue working with thegroup to grow the aerospace industry for this region.

ban on exports under the Obey amendment. For addi-tional information, visit www.iam751.org/f22.htm orwww.preserveraptorjobs.com.

With their jobs on the line, members at GKN arelooking to secure a severance package in their upcom-ing contract. In addition, the Union is exploring retrain-ing options in case F-22 funding is cutoff. In themeantime, take action and help ensure these advancedfighters continue to be built by our skilled membersacross the country.

The Machinists Non-Parti-san Political League (MNPL)drive in May not only raisedmembership awareness on theimportance of participating inthe legislative arena, but alsogenerated new contributions forthe political arm of our Union.

While many members choseto participate by simply givinga cash donation, nearly 900members signed an authoriza-tion card approving a monthlypayroll contribution tostrengthen our political clout.New monthly payroll deduc-tions will bring in over $30,000in new money each year andincrease the monthly payrolldeduction to nearly $20,000. In addition, over $16,175was received in cash contributions.

Everyone who participated deserves to be congratu-lated, but a handful were recognized for their outstand-ing recruitment, see chart at right. Thanks to all whotook part and participated in this important program,which ensures what we gain in collective bargainingcannot be erased by legislation!

Top MNPL Recruiters were honored at District Council: L to R: BusinessRep Mark Johnson, Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Steward JaredMoschkau, Steward Charles Kauffman, Business Rep Jon Holden,Business Rep Heather Barstow, Steward Doyle Sage and District VicePresident Stosh Tomala. (Not pictured Ed Williamson)

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Take Action Ensure F-22 Funding is Approved

M.N.P.L. Drive Brings $$ for Political Action

Top 2009 MNPL RecruitersMost Money New Cards1st - Jared Moschkau 1st - Ed Williamson2nd - Charles Kauffman 2nd - Jared Moschkau3rd - Doyle Sage 2nd - Doyle Sage (tied)

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Growing Aerospace Jobs

Backed by a stagefilled withmothers andchildren, SenatorPatty Murraydeclared, “Healthcare should be aright for allAmericans andnot a privilege forsome.”

Rally Highlights Push for Healthcare Reform NowThousandsmarchedthrough thestreets ofSeattle onSaturday,May 30th todemandHealthCarefor All in09.

If we’re going to fix our economy, we must fixAmerica’s broken healthcare system – and we can’tafford to wait. That was the message delivered loud andclear as thousands marched through the streets of Se-attle on May 30 to demand HealthCare for All in 09. Thewell-attended Seattle event is just one of many takingplace throughout our country as the healthcare reformdebate takes center stage.

President Obama has made the overhaul of thenation’s failing healthcare system a top priority of hisadministration. Currently, the President is preparing toshare at least three different proposals with Congress inthe next few weeks. As we wait for such critical, party-dividing legislation to be reviewed, labor continues toweigh in.

As one of the foremost proponents of nationalhealthcare, the labor community has been actively fight-ing for healthcare reform for decades. Though thePresident’s active role in the implementation of such aprogram is a positive step in the right direction, it

Some of the 751 members who participated in the healthcare rally on May30th. Many served as marshals along the march route.

doesn’t signal the red light for labor’s role in lobbyingfor affordable healthcare. Labor is still present in thedebate. Labor will continue to weigh in on how to makepositive and lasting change.

Healthcare reform is needed now more than ever.According to the Health Care for America Now! Cam-

paign, most bankrupt-cies today are a resultof healthcare costs andhealthcare premiumsin America have risenmore than 1000%since 1993. In a boom-ing economy it’s im-portant to reverse thenegative impacts ofsuch deceptive prac-tices. In a flailingeconomy like that oftoday, it’s critical.

Unions around thecountry are payingspecial attention as theprocess of reformingthe system continues

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On Saturday, June 6th, several hun-dred runners and walkers hit the pave-ment to raise money for Guide Dogs ofAmerica. District 751 President TomWroblewski fired the starting gun andthen joined Admin. Assistant JimBearden, Business Rep Jon Holden andhis daughter Malina in walking the 5Kcourse.The 8th Annual Flight for SightFun Run and Walk – despite a tougheconomy – still raised over $14,000 forthis worthwile charity. The fundraisingcompetition (see boxed story below) wasnearly as competitive as the races.

The 751 Women’s Committee did afabulous job organizing the event andrecruiting volunteers. Thanks to the manyvolunteers (and the Boeing RecreationCenter) who ensured the event was asuccess and put in lots of time behind thescenes. Thanks to the Boeing EverettAmatuer Radio Operators North Society(BEARONS), who again provided as-sistance throughout the course. Alsothanks to our new partnership with Arch-bishop Murphy High School Cross Coun-try team. Their coach, John Muir, pro-vided lots of advice to make the eventmore attractive to runners and managedthe timing and race results.

Junior Girl Scout Troop 42047 was

5K WOMENUnder 14: 1st - Kendell EricksonAge 15-19 1st - Jazmyne Sturgeon 2nd - Sophie MarshallAge 20-24: 1st - Dana Brutsche 2nd - Lesa ArrisonAge 25-29: 1st - Winter Graham 2nd - Maegan SimnowitzAge 30-34: 1st - Paige Schmelzer 2nd - Kelly NiefortAge 35-39: 1st - Pamela Rensch 2nd - Lindsey StatesAge 40-44: 1st - Sharon Bertoli 2nd - Joanne ChavezAge 45-49: 1st - Kelly Hesby 2nd - Juliette YamaneAge 50-54: 1st - Trish Hruby 2nd - Carla Stumm BrokawAge 55-59: 1st - Jacqueline Wheeler 2nd - Patricia Wendlandt60 & Up: 1st - Sally Lindbergh 2nd - Grace David

5K MENAge 15-19 1st - Jack Krienen 2nd - Anthony JonesAge 20-24: 1st - Ben DayAge 25-29: 1st - Jeremy Luscher 2nd - Matt KoehlAge 30-34: 1st - Jason LuscherAge 35-39: 1st - Nori Natsume 2nd - Hiroyuki TakiyamaAge 40-44: 1st - David Arthur 2nd - Albert SanchezAge 45-49: 1st - Michael Bitz 2nd - Brad LindberghAge 50-54: 1st - Paul Satushek 2nd - William WellerAge 55-59: 1st - Erick Lindbergh 2nd - Todd Knapp60 & Up: 1st - Bruce Sutt

10K WOMENAge 20-24: 1st - Kimberly HollandAge 25-29: 1st - Sara Waversveld 2nd - Amber Rivers-BurkettAge 30-34: 1st - Samantha Spitzer 2nd - Haam-Baak ShinAge 35-39: 1st - Shana Meluskey 2nd - Beth RankinAge 40-44: 1st - Trisha Hallgren 2nd - Kathy NishiharaAge 45-49: 1st - Susie Baker 2nd - Kathleen WruckAge 55-59: 1st - Mary McKay 2nd - Patricia DeGroodtAge 60-64: 1st - Joani Wright

10K MENAge 20-24: 1st -Chad Meis 2nd - Tyler DavisAge 25-29: 1st -Michael Vagg 2nd - Nathan BreitenfieldAge 30-34: 1st - Matthew Bernhard 2nd - Todd OlsenAge 35-39: 1st - Jerry Sanchez 2nd - Stephen BrownAge 40-44: 1st - Bill Young 2nd - Paul SchubertAge 45-49: 1st - Ronald Wu 2nd - Tom SnyderAge 50-54: 1st - Mike Koslosky 2nd - Jeff KwonAge 55-59: 1st - Kalani ScottAge 60-64: 1st - Larry Donelan 2nd - Steve WeickAge 65-69: 1st - Bill DeGroodt

Some of the winners L to R: David Arthur, SharonBertolli, Paul Satushek, Matt Bernhard, and TylerDavis.

Paige Schmelzer andTrish Hruby were twomore of the winners.

Top fundraisers for Guide Dogs honoredat the event L to R: Trish Hallgren($1,513), Carla Stumm Brokaw($1,140), Barbara Thrall ($1,105).

All three of the top fundraisersdelivered over $1,000 for GuideDogs of America (Trish Hallgren,Carla Stumm Brokaw, BarbaraThrall). Two of the topfundraisers had no affiliation with751 and simply stepped forwardto help a worthy cause.

751 member Trish Hallgrentook first in total donations forGuide Dogs of America with$1,513. “I want to thank theEverett paint hangers andFlightline for their donations. AtBoeing we have some of the mostgenerous and amazing people,” Trishstated. “I love doing community ser-vice. It's very rewarding and you meetsome incredible people! I have been arunner all my life and love dogs sotaking part in the fun run for GuideDogs was a given.”

This was the third year Barb Thrallran the race, but her first year fundraising.Originally, she signed up because therace was close to her house. “GuideDogs seemed a natural for me to try to

Bringing in the Green for Guide Dogs

raise money because it is such a greathelp for the people who receive the dogs,and the dogs that are trained seem to lovetheir ‘job.’ I was impressed by the dedi-cation of the IAM and the amount offundraising done,” Barb stated. “It’s agreat race and the volunteers are so muchfun. I’ve lived in the Puget Sound area formost of my life, so in a way, I am tied toBoeing. The company I work for,InfoSpace, (www.dogreatgood.com)learned of the race for Guide Dogs andcontributed $1,000.”

The 751 Women’s Committee proudly presented a check for $14,133 toGuide Dogs of America as proceeds from this year’s fun run.

again the treasure of the day!These girls know how to havefun while learning about unionsand helping others in need.They cheered runners on, de-livered water bottles, helpedwith the prize drawing andshowed they are ready to behonorary Women’s Commit-tee members.

Although it was tougherto get corporate sponsors thisyear, we increased participa-tion from the community andhad the most runners ever.The first race 8 years agoraised $2,610 so theWomen’s Committee was es-pecially proud to present the officialcheck for $14,133. Thanks to everyone!

BusinessRepChuckCraftcrossesthefinishline ofthe 5Krace.

Volunteers were a huge part of ensuring success of the event.

The 5K and 10K Race Winners by Age

Fun Run Participants Deliver $14,133 for Guide Dogs

Special thanks to the following Corporate sponsors:• Robblee, Brennan & Detwiler• Service Printing Co, Inc.• IAM & AW, District 24• IAM&AW Willamette Lodge 63

Local 7803

After firing thestarting gun,DistrictPresident TomWroblewski (r)begins the 5Kwalk withBusiness RepJon Holden andhis daughterMalina.

The Women's Committee did a great job of marketing this year’s event – as wasevidenced by the largest numbers of runners to date!

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Whether you are newly enrolled or recentlyrenewed with the Traditional Medical Plan, theHospital Safety Incentive Program can reduceyour out-of-pocket expenses for hospital care.

Here’s how it works:When you need inpatient, outpatient or emer-

gency room hospital care, you can receive 100%coverage instead of your standard network cov-erage when you receive services at a hospitalthat meets The Leapfrog Group’s safety re-quirements for the care you need.

The Leapfrog Group is a non-profit orga-nization that measures safety in Americanhospitals. It created safety standards designedto limit the occurrence of medical errors inhospital settings and publishes the names ofhospitals that meet those standards.

What are the standards?Hospitals are mea-

sured according to theirsuccessful implementa-tion of the following:

• Evidence-basedHospital Referral (EHR):Extensive experience inperforming specificcomplex procedures andtreating particular con-cerns resulting in betteroutcomes.

• Computerized Phy-sician Order Entry(CPOE): Using a computerized prescriptionsystem that alerts physicians to drug interac-tions and helps eliminate confusion over pa-per prescriptions.

• Intensive Care Unit Physician Staffing(IPS): Intensive Care Units are staffed withspecialists who focus on the care of criticallyill and injured patients.

Safer Hospitals Can Save You Moneyon Traditional Medical Plan

How the Incentive Program worksTo qualify for the increased coverage, services

must be provided at the hospital’s address as listedby the Leapfrog Group. Inpatient, outpatient andemergency room services all apply. The hospitalmust meet the patient safety standard on youradmission date for inpatient services, or on thedate of service for outpatient care. Coverage isbased on your primary diagnosis, and benefits aresubject to all terms of the plan.

For the procedures listed below, you willneed to use a hospital that meets the EHRstandard described above:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair• Coronary artery bypass graft• Esophagectomy• High-risk deliveries and NICU care• Pancreatic cancer resection

• Percutaneous coro-nary intervention

For any other inpatient,outpatient or emergencyroom care, you will need touse a hospital that meets theCPOE and IPS standardsdescribed above. For listsof approved hospitals,visit www.regence.com/boeing or call Boeing Cus-tomer Service at 1-800-422-7713.

DID YOU KNOW?Regence members on any Regence plan have

access to myRegence.com, driven by theRegence Engine®. It’s an award-winning Website for members and your complete source ofhealth and wellness information. OnmyRegence.com, you can access your claims24/7, use the instant chat function and earnrewards for healthy living habits.

Kaylah’s Fight for Life: Helping a Steward’s DaughterAt 4 years old, Kaylah Talamantez

shouldn’t even know what cancer is. Sheshouldn’t be familiar with the word che-motherapy and she shouldn’t have tosuffer the side-effects of radiationtherapy. Instead, the little girl should bepreoccupied with make-up, dreams ofDisney princesses, and playing with herolder brothers.

Kaylah’s parents shouldn’t be mak-ing decisions about harsh cancer treat-ments. They shouldn’t be worrying abouttrying to make-do when her Dad has totake time off of work. Instead, her par-ents should be enjoying the summer sunwith their children, preoccupied withplay dates and birthday parties, and plan-ning for the next school year.

This year Kaylah and her family arefacing the most difficult summer of theirlives. Recently, the 4 year old was diag-nosed with a rare form of cancer calledEmpryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma – a sar-coma that occurs in children under theage of six.

Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma is sorare that Kaylah’s doctor, who happensto be the Vice Chair of the Board ofResearch for such sarcomas, only seesabout 3-4 cases of Rhabdomyosarcomaeach year. Kaylah’s casebegan in January whenshe started sufferingfrom a stuffy nose thatjust wouldn’t go away.By March, Kaylah wasdiagnosed with the can-cer when doctors founda small tumor in her na-sal cavity. Her Dad,David Talamantez, said“her tumor was a base-ball inside her nasal cav-ity.” He said the tumor

had been “peanut sized in January butbecause it’s so fast-growing, we didn’tcatch it.”

The treatment required for this formof cancer is different from most others.While most children suffering from othertypes of cancer go through an average of8 sessions of radiation treatment, Kaylahhas gone through over three times thatmany – 28 total.

Finishing with radiation, the little girlstill faces 10 months ofchemotherapy treat-ments. Her treatment, aseries that includes someof the harshest drugs thatthe body can tolerate, in-cludes 8-hour long che-motherapy drip sessions,daily doctor visits, andhospital stays.

The chemotherapythat Kaylah is on attacksthe fast-growing cancercells within the body.

And, because the type of tumor she has isso fast growing, her Dad said that “afterjust 3 weeks a scan was done and it cameback negative. The baseball was gone.”But that good news didn’t change thetreatment plan. Now that the large tumoris gone, Kaylah’s doctor’s have to focuson the “millions of little tumors” that itleft behind in her body.

Still, little Kaylah greets the worldwith a big smile, day in and day out.Through the toughest times, she main-tains a happy spirit. “We were afraid shewould be upset when her hair startedfalling out,” David recounted. “At 4 yearsold, every little girl is a princess. Wewere trying to figure out a way to tell her.So, we talked to her and said that her hairis going to start doing some funny things.”Kaylah’s response is just one of manyactions that show just how truly amazingthis little girl is. She responded to herparents, “Oh I know my hair is gonna fallout. But that’s okay. Bald is beautiful.”

She’s even made friends at the Sound

Harley dealership at Smokey Point. Theladies working behind the counter thereenjoy weekly visits with Kaylah whenshe comes in to get the newest Harleybandanas. Her current favorite? A Harleyshop bandana that has a dragonfly on it.

Kaylah didn’t pick up her positiveattitude just anywhere. It’s obvious, whenspeaking to her Dad that she learned thatat home. Both parents are staying posi-tive. They know that Kaylah has a fightahead of her, but they also know that thisbrave little girl can do anything. Thoughthis is a difficult time for the Talamantezfamily, they are simply asking that peoplesend prayers Kaylah’s way.

But, family, friends and the Unionbrothers and sisters that work in the shopwith Kaylah’s dad, David, who is a sec-ond shift Steward in Everett, feel that wecan do more. And we can.

Friends of the Talamantez family havealready made it possible for others tohelp Kaylah and her family make itthrough this very difficult time. Thosewanting to help can make donations di-rectly at any Chase Bank branch. Just tellthe teller that you want to make a dona-tion to “Kaylah Talamantez” and youcan help there. Donations can also bemade by sending them to Kaylah’s Fightfor Life, C/O Jackie Roberts, 17205 Sock-eye Drive, Mount Vernon, WA 98274.

Another great way that donations canbe contributed is through the sponsor-ship of holes and donations for a GolfTournament being held for Kaylah onJuly 12, 2009. All sponsors contributing$250 or more will be recognized for theircontribution in Auto Market Magazine.

For more information on how you canhelp this family, please contact RosanneLawson at (206) 764-0340.

Kaylah’s Dad, David Talamantez said “The other day, I put a new picture ofher (r) I took on my phone two days ago side-by-side with the one taken twomonths ago. She looks about six years older within just a couple months. HerMom and I have had a hard time looking at the difference. But, you knowwhat I told her? She’s still smiling.”

Make an investment in your health and get screened. Despite needing toknow our health numbers, we sometimes lose track of them. Consider:

• One in three Americanadults has high blood pressure,which usually has no symptomsbut can damage the heart, kid-neys and other parts of thebody.

• In the U.S., 6.2 million haveundiagnosed diabetes. Another54 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Without intervention,they can develop type 2 diabetesin just 10 years.

*Sources: National Insti-tutes of Health and AmericanDiabetes Association.

Wellness screenings helpidentify potential health condi-tions in people who may nothave, or recognize, symptomsof disease. Early diagnosis in-creases the odds for successfulmedical intervention and cansave lives. As part of its WellBeing initiative, Boeing offersfree on-site wellness screeningsto Boeing employees. Addi-tional recommended screeningtests are covered under most ofBoeing’s health plans at little or no cost.

Visit www.BoeingWellness.com and search “health screening guide-lines” for info about recommended screening tests based on age and gender.

On-site wellness screenings coming – Take 30 minutes to get screened.Boeing will again be offering on-site wellness screenings at most loca-tions for U.S.-based Boeing employees and domestic subsidiary employ-ees who are enrolled in a Boeing health plan. Attend a free and confiden-tial screening to measure your:

• Total cholesterol • Triglycerides • Body fat percentage• LDL (“bad”) cholesterol • Blood pressure • Glucose (blood sugar)• HDL (“good”) cholesterol • Body mass index (BMI)For the most accurate measurements, don’t eat or drink anything (other

than water) for eight to 12 hours before your screening.

Visit www.BoeingWellness.com andclick on the “Wellness Events Calendar”link to find when screenings are offeredat your location and to schedule anappointment. Walk-ins will be accom-modated as space permits.

Screening benefits include: completelyconfidential, meet with a registered nurse,more meaningful health assessment, andreceive complimentary Guidebook.

Consider making an appointmentwith your personal physician for awellness check-up if:

• Your site is not offering on-sitewellness screenings;

• You cannot make an on-sitewellness screening; or

• You are the spouse/domestic part-ner of a Boeing employee.

Most Boeing medical plans cover pre-ventive care at little or no cost. Check withyour plan for coverage information.

Wellness Screenings Save Lives

At age 4, Kaylah bravelybattles cancer and greetseach day with a smile anda positive attitude.

Schedule a screeningtoday!

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There are multiple types of issues and complaints that aresubject to the grievance procedure as defined in Article 19 of theBoeing contract. It is important to understand the specific cat-egories of grievances, which are subject to time limits defined inthe contract and must be brought to the attention of a designatedCompany representative within a specified time limit. There arethree types of grievances where time limits for filing apply.

(1) Section 19.3 Dismissals, Suspensions, Layoffs. In casesof layoff, or of dismissal or suspension for cause, or of involuntaryresignation, an employee is given a copy of the layoff, suspension ortermination of service slip. The employee has the right to request anappeal of this action through the union by contacting their BusinessRepresentative within seven (7) workdays of the date of the actionor date of notification by mailing of the action. If within the seven(7) workday time limit the Union Business Representative isrequested by the employee to appeal the decision, the Union willthen notify the Company of the Union’s intent to challenge the actiontaken. A written grievance appealing the action taken then may beprocessed through the steps described in Article 19 GrievanceProcedure and Arbitration. Because cases of this type are oftencomplex and require extensive investigation which may includewitness interviews, security statement investigation, medical docu-mentation verification etc, the contract has a provision which allowsExtension of Time Limits by Agreement. The time limits designatedin Article 19 for processing grievances and for bringing matters toarbitration may be extended by mutual agreement between theCompany and Union. A request for extension of time limits for thepurpose of investigation by the Business Representative is normallyapproved for a reasonable amount of time to investigate.

(2) Section 13.14 Misassignment Grievances. Amisassignment grievance is the contention by the employee andUnion that work assigned by the Company differs from the jobdescription and requires assigning the employee to an existing ornew job that would be in a higher labor grade. This would bedetermined after applying the guidelines of Section 13.10 Clas-sification Guides and Represented Jobs. Although there is nospecified time limit for filing a grievance of this type, back payor retroactive compensation for performing higher labor gradedwork is limited to thirty (30) days from the date the grievance wasfiled. The shop steward going through the step (1) grievanceprocess which notifies management and HR of the grievance willnormally establish this retroactive compensation date.

(3) Section 22.14 Request for Review ( of the promotionof a designated candidate). A Request for Review of a promo-tion by the Company of a designated candidate must be filedwithin seven (7) working days of the posting of the promotionallist. The request must be in writing and be submitted to thecompany Union Relations Office or a representative thereof,either by the employee or by the Union office on the employee’sbehalf. This request must be submitted within the seven (7)work day time limit.

Not all types of grievances are subject to time limits for filing.Examples would be misclassifications (improperly classified in awrong job description), shift preference violations and contractualovertime violations. Although there are no specific time limits forfiling these kinds of grievances, they must be brought to the attentionof a Company representative within a reasonable amount of time. Itmay not be considered timely or reasonable that an overtimeviolation is not brought to the attention of a Company representativeto resolve the issue until several months after the violation occurred.Timely action with complete documentation showing the violationis the best and most assured way of being successful with yourgrievance. Most grievances can be resolved at the steward level andthrough the Step (1) grievance process.

When you want to learn how to do a specialized job atBoeing who do you ask? The most logical answer is: theexperts – our members on the shop floor who have per-formed the work for years. This theory is the driving forcebehind the IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Peer Trainers.

Joint Programs has already introduced successful peertraining for shop knowledge in Auburn, Frederickson, Rentonand Seattle, but only recently expanded to offer this valuableresource in Everett. Participants not only receive specificjob training and learn the “tricks of the trade,” they alsoreceive training credit on their Boeing work history. Overthe years Joint Programs has utilized this training model

throughout Puget Sound to deliver a variety of safprograms, such as MoveSmart, Incident Investigation Safety Leadership courses.

This ‘shop specific’ training fills a void. BoeinSkills Processing Center (SPC) provides generic sksuch as drilling; however, when members hit the sfloor, they need additional skills that can only be learfrom co-workers. Because of the complexity of the win the wing majors and fuel cell operations, the first ptraining shop programs in Everett concentrated on thareas. Union Steward Tim Johnson is one of the ptrainers for the wing majors and a strong advocate forprogram.

“SPC training provides a broad overview, which ually has nothing to do with your actual job. By havinstructured course developed by workersin the shop, you get a better all aroundtraining based on the needs of that par-ticular shop,” stated Tim. “Peer trainerswill help our members be more successfuland get them up to speed quicker, which isgood for the Company and our members.In the past, if you wanted to learn some-thing, you had to find someone who hadtime to show you, which meant much ofthe tribal knowledge didn’t get passedon.”

Members in Everett who received thetraining recently believe it is long over-due.

“I got much more out of this than SPCbecause it is real work training. The prob-lem with SPC is you don’t know whereyou will end up working. A prime ex-ample is shims, which SPC barely cov-ered. The job I have now requires a lot ofshims,” noted member Steven Andersonwho hired in last June. “With peer-to-peer traininlearned all aspects of the job in a real work situat

Peer Trainers Offer Structured Tr

The June Aero Mechanic paper (in the storyon Career Advisors) ran the above photo.Unfortunately, it incorrectly noted thatDonna Gatlin, a 28-year QA member hadreceived a WARN. The caption should haveread: 751 Advisor Jodale Brinkley (r) reviewstraining transcripts with Donna Gatlin, a28-year QA member.

751-member Becky Murdoch demonstrates to StevenE. Anderson the best way to perform her job in wingmajors.

751 Peerreviews tBernhard

751 Education Director Stan Johnson (l) and Business RepEmerson Hamilton review grievance and contractual timelimits for filing grievances.

Article 19 - GrievanceProcedure and ContractualTime Limits for Filing

Joint Programs Advisors Help With Your FutureHere are some examples of how your Career Advisor can help:

For more info visit www.iam-boeing.com or call 1-800-235-345

Quality Through Training Program

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs

How to use the Career Guides

Determining a new career path

Assistance with special learning needs

Offer job leads & job search skillsResume assistance & interviewing skillsInformation about the re-employmentprocess

Assess your skills, education and

experience Help you locate and enroll in education and training to meet your needs, as well as find financial support for your training

Career Planning Assessments &

Education AssistanceComputer classes and refresher materials in math, writing and moreEmployee Request for Transfer (ERT) Requirements, Transcript Evaluation, Class Registration Assistance, and Challenge Tests

KNOW YOUR CONTRACT

CORRECTION:

by Stan Johnson, 751 Education Director

Upcoming Fundraising EventsUpcoming Fundraising Events Guide Dogs Horseshoe

Tournament - August 8th

The 6th Annual Local E Shoes for Puppies Horseshoe Tournament

will be held in Maple Valley at the South Seattle Saddle Club on

August 8, 2009. Proceeds to benefit Guide Dogs of America.

Tournament starts at noon. Teams will consist of two players and will

follow Pacer Rules (available upon request). Pit sponsorships will be

accepted for a $50 contribution. Team fees will be $50 per person or

$100 per team. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

$5 tickets for the band and $1 raffle tickets will be available at Local

Lodge meetings and throughout the day of the event. Band starts

around 8 p.m. BBQ and beverages available from 11 a.m. to 4 pm.

You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages to this event.

Various raffles held throughout the day.

Local 751-F will again sponsor the Liberty Bowl on Sunday, August 23rd from Noon to 4 pm at Secoma Bowling Lanes in Federal Way (34500 Pacific Hwy S). The event is open to any IAM 751 member, family member or supporter.

Strike up a good time with food, fun, friends and prizes while raising money for the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL). Trophies will be awarded to high scores and those who ‘tried.’Many door prizes - everyone wins! Bring your family and friends –fun for all.

$50 Lane Sponsorships are available. Pick up entry forms at any Union office or call 206-763-1300 to have one mailed to you!

$2,000 MASTERCARD DRAWING

Local F is holding a fundraiser drawing to benefit Guide Dogs of

America. The prize is a $2,000 MasterCard gift card. Local F

officers will be selling tickets at Local Lodge meetings. Tickets are

$5 each.

Drawing will be held at the Local F membership appreciation

barbecue on August 12, 2009. Need not be present to win. 3,000

maximum tickets sold. If you would like more information on

where to purchase tickets, call 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3343.

751-A STEEL & WHEEL SUPER SHOW - AUG 15

Local 751-A Steel & Wheel Super Show to benefit Guide Dogs of America. The Show will take place Saturday, August 15 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Seatle Union Hall (9135 15th Pl S, Seattle, WA. Join us for fun, food and music while you browse these incredible cars and bikes. Raffle tickets for great prizes! Entry fee $20 per vehicle pre-registration; $25 day of event. Check-in time 8 am-9:30 am. For more info call 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3319.

Local 751-F Liberty BowlSunday, August 23rd

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Because it is co-workers, they not only pass on how to doa job the best way to do it, and practical advice I can useevery day.”

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Coordinator JudyNeumann, who has played a pivotal role in delivering thetraining noted, “Basically, this is ‘on demand’ on-the-jobtraining. You don’t have to travel to a classroom or leavethe work area. It is always available when you need it orwhen a new person comes into the area and can beconstantly updated. It is not a Boeing ‘flavor of the month’program. It is here to stay and controlled by our mem-bers.”

Because it is developed and delivered by co-workers,our members are embracing this training. The program isstrictly for training purposes – it is agreed by all parties

involved that no disciplin-ary action can result from,or be the result of, partici-pating in the Peer Train-ing Process. In addition,peer trainers can stop atask at any time, if in theiropinion, the trainee willnot successfully completethe task or may causedamage. Shops ask forvolunteers to serve as peertrainers. Then, the shopworks closely with IAM/Boeing Joint Programs todevelop their own train-ing plan and determinewho gets the training.

“Without the supportof General SupervisorsMary Kuennen, JohnTrainor, and Supervisors

Richard Monger, Lynn Murray, and Donnie Spiridon, thePeer Training program would not have been so successful

in 777 Wing Majors and MajorStructures Delivery Center,” statedSteven W. Johnson, who alsoserves as IAM/Boeing Joint Pro-grams Manager and has helpeddeliver the peer training in Everett.

“This covers every step of thetraining process, including terms thatare specific to the shop. We go overevery point so each person gets thesame training. We allow each per-son as much time as they need sinceeveryone learns at a different pace,”stated Bridget Beckmyer, who servesas a peer trainer in the Seal, Test &Paint Major Structures DeliveryCenter. “I appreciate management’ssupport of the program. Morale is higher and people are morecomfortable with peer training.”

“The peer training showed me the right tools to use andhow to blend in a stringer rather than just practicing on apiece of metal. I learned how to use a mirror to see whatyou are doing at weird angles inside the wing and drillingat a 45-degree angle – all are required for my job,” notedBrian Hill. “It advanced me so much quicker since I didn’thave to figure it out by myself. If you have problems, youhave the cell phone number of the peer trainer so you don’tfeel like you are just out there by yourself.”

751-member Paul Bernhard agreed, stating, “I think itis great. Too many times I have seen people thrown intothe fire with no clear directions. In my area, you wouldhave to climb in and out of the wing, locate a person tosimply ask a question. Peer training clears up the ques-tions and better prepares people for the job.”

Once peer training is completed, Joint Programs comesback every 30 days to see how it is working. Those beingtrained are asked for input. They will track defects andrework to see if training needs to be revised or if additionalsafety training is needed.

“You always hear about the tribal knowledge ourmembers possess. Peer trainers give a structured pro-cess to deliver that tribal knowledge to co-workers.Because they perform the work, they can pass alongwhat works best for that particular job – specific infor-mation that would never be available in a generic classor textbook,” noted IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Coor-dinator Judy Neumann.

The Central Site (Seattle Corridor and Renton) isutilizing Peer Training in four areas; Wings, QA, FinalAssembly, and Flightlines. Peer Trainers are also involvedin various Value Stream Teams and AIW activities. ThreeManufacturing Business units in Auburn are currentlyutilizing Peer Training for part quality, part marking,masking, weld safety, tube bending techniques, SafetyLeadership Training (SLT), Incident Investigation, andMove Smart Training. If you would like additional infor-mation about developing such training for your shop,contact 1-800-235-3453. For those members working inRenton interested in peer training, please contact Tom Luxat 206-854-4175 or Carla Fink at 425-965-4261.

Training from Co-Workers

Business Case Results inCancellation of Proposed Offload

Members working in Flow Day 1A in Renton willcontinue to perform all the work they have traditionallydone at this position on the 737 assembly line. For over sixyears, Boeing has been studying various proposals in anattempt to offload this work. On June 2nd, the Companyofficially terminated all proposed work transfer proposalson this package noting that “in the end, we have anextremely negative business case.” This means no matterhow they tried to frame the case, the only good businesscase was to leave it here in the hands of the experts, ourmembers.

The offload of this Flow Day 1A work was first raisedwhen Heather Barstow and Jimmy Darrah were still theUnion Work Transfer Reps in Renton charged with coun-tering any proposed offloads (both have since been electedfull-time Union Business Reps). Soon after Bob Merrittand Rich McCabe were appointed IAM Work TransferReps in April of 2007, the offload was again resurrected– prompting new efforts to keep the work.

“Once Boeing studied all the data, they had to agreethat the only smart business decision was to leave thework here,” noted Business Rep Jimmy Darrah, who alsoserves as the Grievance Coordinator. “Boeing could havedeemed it ‘strategic’ or found other ways to get the offloadapproved, but they did the right thing and cancelled theproposal.”

The original offload proposal covered 228+ Installa-

tion Plans (IP) that were installedduring the course of one entireJ&I Flow Day. After reviewingthe offload proposal, IAM WorkTransfer Reps turned to the ex-perts – our members who per-form the work. They immediatelylearned of concerns about the holealignment of line bores if theywere performed before the fuse-lage is shipped across the coun-try. Maintaining the proper toler-ances is key and ensuring the boreson the wing faring line up. To-gether Heather Barstow andJimmy Darrah raised enough questions to stave off theoffload at that time.

When Bob Merritt and Rich McCabe became theRenton IAM Work Transfer Reps, they continued tomake the case that it was more costly to offload and wouldcreate additional rework for our members here. Bob, whoworked in J&I for years, knew the process very well andhelped present additional arguments to keep the work.

“If we are having problems with hole alignment afterone crane move, imagine the potential problems after thepart rode on a rail car across the country,” noted BobMerritt. “We continued to point out the negatives. Boeing’sown data confirmed it would be more costly to move thework and eventually, that led to the cancellation of theoffload study.”

Over time and as Boeing studied the potential offload,the number of Installation Plans to move began to dwindle– from 228 to 129 to 51 and then finally cancellation ofany proposed offload.

“If this work had been moved, it would have increasedthe amount of shimming we had to do and resulted in a lotof rework,” stated 751-member Daryle Arthalony. “Ihave been here since job #1 of the next generation air-plane. If Boeing moved this work, we would be shimmingforever. We would see an increase in gaps, which wouldresult in tags and excess shims. I’m glad we will continueto perform the work and appreciate the job our IAM WorkTransfer Reps do.”

Daily, the IAM Work Transfer Reps put together

alternative proposals to keep work in-house and point outproblems with proposed offloads. They provide a valuableservice that has saved many jobs over the years. It is aposition they feel strongly about and are passionate aboutkeeping the work in the hands of the experts – our members.

r Trainer Bridget Beckmyertraining for their area with Pauld for suggested changes.

751 Peer Trainer and Steward Tim Johnson (r) observes while Brian Hill (l)performs an assigned task for Wing Majors. Business Rep Richard Jacksonlooks on and hopes the training is implemented in additional areas.

L to R: IAM Work Transfer Rep Bob Merritt, Jennifer Guillot, Business RepHeather Barstow and Steward Doug Rigsby look at work performed on FlowDay 1A that was being studied for offload. Boeing cancelled the offload afterlearning it was a ‘bad business case’ - showing our members are competitive.

The proposed offload of Flow Day 1A began whenGrievance Coordinator Jimmy Darrah (l) was the IAMWork Transfer Rep. He proposed reasons to keep thework in-house. IAM Work Transfer Rep Rich McCabecontinued the effort until the proposal was cancelled.53

Grievance Coordinator Jimmy Darrah (l) talks withAaron Eggebraaten and Union Steward DougRigsby (r) regarding potential offloads that havebeen cancelled.

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He’s the smart-aleck kid in moviesabout old New York. He’s the one thatyells “hey mister, have you heard…” intelevision shows depicting turn of thecentury city life. He’s the freckle-facedkid that wears a cap and bellows thenews of the day. But who is this newsboyand what is the truth behind these char-acters in modern media? While the childactors who play these old time news-peddlers get to cash in a paycheck andhead home to their families after a fewhours of screaming on fictitious corners,their real-life counterparts lived a tragi-cally different life.

More often than not, the newsboyswho patrolled the streets of New YorkCity were homeless orphans. Thoughactors portraying them usually sport thickwinter coats and hats, many had no coats

Labor History: Extra, Extra, Read All About It:Newsboys of 1899 Make a Statement

at all. More still had no hats or shoes. In1866, a New York activist commentedon their plight. “I remember one coldnight seeing some 10 or a dozen of thelittle homeless creatures piled togetherto keep each other warm beneath thestairway of The New York Sun office.”

These young men often started ped-dling the news at a very young age. Theaverage newcomer was six or seven andmany worked until they were close toadulthood, and thus able to obtain otherforms of employment. Homeless andwithout any advocates on their side, theyoung boys were the perfect pawns fornewspaper companies like Pulitzer andHearst.

Paying the boys little, and requiringpayment for issues upfront, the compa-nies got their publications distributed for

little to nothing. As newsboys were forcedto pay for their papers upfront, Hearstand Pulitzer were able to also make anincome on unsold papers. Unwilling torefund the children for unsold copies, theboys were forced to eat the cost of thecopies that couldn’t be moved by the endof each day. The boys dealt with the poorwages and tough restrictions until ten-sions between them and company lead-ers came to a head in July of 1899.

Both Hearst and Pulitzer raised theirprices by 10 cents during the Spanish-American War of 1898. Banking on anincrease in sales, as members of thecommunity became increasingly inter-ested in the news thanks to the war, theboys took the 10 cent hit. It was when theprices didn’t drop after the war ended,and community interest leveled, that theboys decided to do something.

Fighting for a reduction back to thepre-war price of fifty cents per paper,5,000 newsboys banded together for theirfirst formal, united strike on July 20,1899. This action would shut down cir-culation throughout New York City andwould eventually impact papers in Phila-delphia, Cincinnati and Boston.

Though the boys were often nega-tively received by the community, theirplight garnered a lot of attention frominfluential New Yorkers. At their firststrike meeting, held on July 24, the boyswere accompanied by Senator TimothySullivan. Born into a poor family, theSenator had himself been a newsboy as ayoung boy. They were also met by ScottLavelle, “The King of Chinatown” andex-Alderman Patrick Farley.

The strikers’ Executive Committee,comprised of only children, includedeight well-known newsboys: Jim Gai-ety, “Young Monix,” “Barney Peanuts,”“Crutch Morris,” “Crazy” Arborn, DavidSimmons, “Scabutch,” and “Blind Dia-mond.” Being one of the most prosper-ous in the business of corner news-sales,Arborn bought 1,500 pretzels and dis-tributed them among the hungry strikersbefore the meeting began.

Kid Blink, the thirteen-year-old strikerwhose vigor won the most press coverage,described the simple objection that thestrikers held: “Ain’t ten cents worth asmuch to us as it is to Pulitzer and Hearstwho are millionaires? Well, I guess it is. Ifthey can’t spare it, how can we?”

Taking their picketing to the public,the strikers made the Brooklyn Bridgetheir permanent post. There, they wereable to limit news distribution and over-all traffic – guaranteeing that their voiceswould be heard.

As the strike progressed, local unionsand other groups were quick to makeresolutions in support of the young work-

Continued on page 11The newsboys of New York, aged 6-14, showed a level of solidarity thatadult activists of their time didn’t even come close to.

Child workers themselves, these youngwomen openly supported the strike.

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by Ruth Render,Retired Club Secretary

June 751 Retired Club Business Meeting Minutes

Congratulations to the following members who retired from the Union:

Union Retirees:Robert P BennettScott BrandisLarry K BrownAnnetta CurtisJerry DavisWilliam Ellis SrBruce FergusonRonald FlinkRandy ForrestTheresa GoldenDouglas GouldLarry Hammond

The meeting was called to order onJune 8th by President Al Wydick. The“Lord’s Prayer” was said followed bythe flag salute. Members sang “God BlessAmerica.”

Roll Call of Officers: All Officerswere present or accounted for.

Financial Report: The report was readby Treasurer Betty Ness. A motion wasmade to accept the report as read. M/S/P

Minutes: It was M/S/P to accept theminutes as printed.

Communications: President AlWydick reported on a response that wasreceived from District President TomWroblewski and District Secretary Trea-surer Susan Palmer. A letter was sent tothe District last month requesting assis-tance for the set-up and tear-down of theAnnual Retiree Club Picnic. The responsenoted the District is more than happy tohelp with the set-up, break-down, andtransportation of supplies. Al said thatthe Club greatly appreciates all of theDistrict’s support.

President’s Report: PresidentWydick spoke about the flag salute. Hesaid that a Congressional Amendment inthe National Defense Authorization Actfor Fiscal Year 2009 specifically statesthat “members of the armed forces andveterans who are present but not in uni-form may render the military salute.”Veterans can salute the flag during thePledge of Allegiance and the National

Anthem, as well as during “the hoisting,lowering, and passing of the flag.”

Business Representative Report:BR Ron Bradley gave the Business Rep-resentatives Report for the month of June.

Health & Welfare: Health and Ben-efits Representative Jackie Boschok spokeon Retiree Medical. For those who madechanges during open enrollment, the newplan effective date is July 1. You willreceive a confirmation statement fromBoeing in the mail. Please make sure toread it over carefully because you onlyhave 21 days from the date your letter wasprinted to make corrections. Feel free to

contact my office if you needhelp with any corrections.

Jackie then read the De-ceased Report for June. A mo-ment of silence was observedfor the following deceasedmembers: Peter Hamilton, CoryHubbard, Tyra Standley, DanielL. Wasilchen, Herman Frank,Howard E. Hatten, Carroll King,John Ladwig, Lester Marrelli,

Carol O’Dell, Larice Vandaveer, RichardPrimrose, and Robert Senior.

Helen Pompeo also read the deceasedreport from April and May. A moment ofsilence was observed for those members:James Braun, Rodney Carlson, Adam Catt,Charles Cruson, William Davis, LesterEllis, Creighton Hilstad, Kenneth Jones,James Kolodzie, Willie Lewis, MichaelMeshke, Charles “Ted” Ogston, RankoPelkovits, Victor M. Schloer, KathrynSmith, Timothy Smith, Lois Stark, AllenSteedman, E. Stockwell, Simone Taylor,Percy Underhill, Herman Webster, andLeonard Wells.

Legislative Report: Carl Schwartzgave the report. He spoke about Presi-dent Obama’s promise to act onhealthcare. The question is whether ornot it will be handled as it is now orchanging it so that healthcare is man-aged by non-profit organizations. Rightnow, for-profit organizations run ourhealthcare, which is why the prices forhealthcare in this country are so high.

Carl also spoke about the private

healthcare providers and how they paytheir executives exorbitant amounts ofmoney. For example, the CEO of Johnsonand Johnson makes $29 million eachyear. The CEO of Merk makes $25 mil-lion per year. And, the highest paid is theChief Executive of AETNA, who makes$300 million each year.

House Bill 676 would bring changes tothe system and create an agency that handleshealthcare funds. It would be staffed withcivil service employees who would ad-minister funds paid to healthcare provid-ers. There is a lot of support for this, but thebill still doesn’t have the majority it needs.There is, however, a compromise sug-gested and a lot of elected officials seeminterested in this over the other option.This would allow people to decide whetheror not to stay with their private, for-profitproviders or go to a not-for-profit agencyfor their healthcare needs.

Carl reported on a proposal that theyare preparing for the District to get infor-mation out to potential members aboutthe Club. We’ve sent letters before, butwe want to start a continual program thatwe can use to reach out to newly retiredmembers.

Birthdays & Anniversaries: Therewas one Anniversary this month – Eddieand Ginny Edwards are celebrating 63years together. Happy Anniversary!There were no birthdays.

New Members: There was one newmember, Aurilla Turner. The Club wel-comed her to her first meeting.

Good and Welfare: John Guevarraspoke about the Directory that theWomen’s League of Voters printed.Those have phone numbers and addressesfor local, state and federal government.

Tom O’Brien spoke about getting amap in the paper to show everyone wherethe meeting is located. Some don’t knowwhere the Seattle hall is. Connie is goingto work on that for us.

Old/New Business: None.Adjournment: A motion was made

to adjourn. M/S/P

George LoflinWilliam Main JrGary MartellMonte MineardFred MunizKeith NelsonThoi NgoAlan NorrbomGloria PikronJames PriceJerald RevisIan Ross

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Al Wydick 253-735-8004Vice President T.J. Seibert 206-329-0160Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 206-878-0601Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878

Cherie Menke 425-235-9361 John Guevarra 206-762-3848

Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300

RETIREMENT NEWS

Save the Date - Retiree Picnic August 10thAUGUST

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• Save the date – Annual Retired Club Picnic, Mon-day, August 10th at Woodland Park, Stove 6. Allretirees and their guests are invited. Bring a salad, sidedish or dessert to share. Chicken and soda will beprovided. Begins at 11 am, lunch at noon.

• Everett Retirees Group meets at the Everett 751 Union Hall (8729 Airport Rd), thefourth Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m.

• 751 Retired Club meets every Monday at 11 a.m. in the Seattle Hall (9135 15th Pl.S.). Second Monday of the month is the business meeting. A free lunch is served atnoon every Monday following the meeting.

• Alliance of Retired Americans South Area Chapter meets the second Thursday ofeach month at 1 p.m. at the Kent Senior Citizen Center (600 E. Smith St). We shareinformation about developments affecting seniors, we decide on letters and e-mails topublic officials expressing elders’ concerns and what is happening to us. Come on inand sit in and see what goes on. For more info, contact Leroy Miller at 206-878-0601.

Paul Milliken first became a Machin-ist in 1974. He was a Union Steward atURM Foodstores for 15 years, a StaffAssistant in Spokanefor three, and a Busi-ness Representativefor six. He has ser-viced 30 contracts,negotiated as manyas three times foreach of them, and ne-gotiated six first con-tracts for new Ma-chinists members.He has advocated forour members, wonexceptional con-tracts as a part ofmultiple bargainingcommittees, and per-sonally made a dif-ference in the livesof District 751 mem-bers throughoutEastern Washing-ton. Now, Business Rep Paul Milliken islooking back on 35 years of great memo-ries and looking forward to creating manymore in retirement.

Speaking with Paul about his years asa Business Representative, it’s clear thathis heart was in it for the members: “It’s

been a very reward-ing experience forme. I’ve met a lot ofpeople along the wayand it’s always greatwhen you can pre-vail in the members’favor.”

So, what’s Paulgoing to do duringhis retirement? Themost important thingof all – spend qual-ity time with family.He said, “I’m goingto enjoy my familyand life in general.”

After his manyyears of exceptionalservice to the Dis-trict 751 member-ship, we would like

to congratulate Spokane Business Rep-resentative Paul Milliken on his retire-ment.

Elton Schwalm JrBetty SimonsonMichael StebbinsMorris StephensGregory UlmHoward WhiteGerald Wiggins JrDaniel WilliamsDavid ‘Otis’ Williams

Patrick HavenKenneth HeinzDonald HensonMichael Hoiseck JrRobert HowitzBernard HuberHerbert JacobsonMichael JusticeDwight KramerSteven KruegerLeland LienMyrna Lind

Paul Milliken Retires AfterYears of Union Service

Eddie and GinnyEdwardscelebrated their63rd anniversaryin June. Thecouple hadanother bigcelebration earlierthis year whenEddie turned 90 inMarch andgathered all thegrandkids fromacross the countryfor a celebrationhere in PugetSound.

Retiring Business Rep PaulMilliken and his wife Sue posewith the cake celebrating hisretirement.

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FORD CAR SHOP MANUALS. 3 / 1978 –all for $25. 253-852-6809

CUB CADET INTERNATIONALMANUAL of general contents (tan color)FESM 3598, 9 sections for tractor engine,fuel system, steering, electrical, etc. Goodcondition. $25. 253-852-6809

2008 CANOPY CREW CAB. Best offer.206-767-2578

DELUXE PICK-UP CANOPY fits all com-pact trucks. Excellent condition, tinted win-dows, front slider. $600. Call Roger at 425-432-1339

15 FT FIBERFORM BOAT & TRAILER,65 hp Mercury motor has never been in saltwater. Anchors, pole holders, life vests andmuch more. Top shape. Call 206-762-0163for more info

2007 DUCKWATER BOAT, .190 weldedaluminum for duck hunting, shell fish, scuba.2006 115 4-stroke Suzuki, Venture trailerwith tongue lock. Comes with everythingyou need but the waders, gun, and dog.$24,000 OBO. 360-661-1217

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHINGTO DO IN YOUR RETIREMENT? SunsetView Garden Club meets the third Thursdayof each month at the Golden Pine Apart-ments, 2901 10th NE, Renton, WA. Every-one is welcome. Contact 425-255-8195 or425-255-0859 for more information

ADULT FAMILY HOME. We enjoy assist-ing and caring for adults with daily livingactivities in Edmonds home 24/7. Dementiaand mental health certified. 425-673-6428

GOLD’S GYM, RENTON, 10728 NE CarrRd. Take advantage of Special Boeing Em-ployee Rate - simply present your Boeingbadge for discount! Family Owned & Oper-ated by Boeing Employee Michael Cavaiani,a strong Union brother! One time processingfee of $49, single monthly membership duesof $29, family add-ons $20. Personal Train-ing rates available at $49 per session (reg$60). 425-793-5457

JOIN THE EVERETT BOEINGSTRATOCRUISERS CAR CLUBwww.stratocruiserscarclub.com or phone 425-355-0127. We cruise on Friday nights at “JackIn The Box” in Lynnwood, 3 pm to dusk.

NEED LIFE INSURANCE, annuity for tax-deferred growth, long-term care, home care?Give me a call. As a laid-off 751 memberwho is now an insurance agent, I can helpyou plan for retirement. Call me today at425-646-5444 ext. 208, ask for Maureen.

LAKE TAPPS BACKFLOW. For all yourbackflow testing and repair needs. $5 dis-count for members. $10 discount for seniorsand veterans. Licensed, bonded, insured - aservice disabled, veteran-owned small busi-ness. Call 253-217-7751 or e-maillaketappsbackflow@comcast.net

STUDIO IV SALON & DAY SPA offers awide range of services and highly trainedstaff. $5 off any service for Aerospace Ma-chinists members. Located in Auburn at 119East Main St. Walk-ins welcome or call 253-333-8617 for an appointment.

WILL YOU BE THE ONE? Take advantageof next wealth trend, V01P using videophonetechnology. Call 585-420-4582 forInfomercial. www.5linx.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRACE. Weddingsstarting at $695; H.S. Senior Portraits $395;Family Events $195. Liberty Lake, WA,509-217-2021

HEALTH ALERT! We are helping 1,000’sof people decrease their high blood pressureand cholesterol and also increase their en-ergy. Call for free report. 800-306-4146

EARN EXTRA MONEY working fromhome. Call for free information pack. 800-649-4032 (24-hr message)

LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT forJohn L. Scott. Have many new homes inPuget Sound area available. Lots of gooddeals going on now! Good, creative financ-ing available too, DIRECT LENDERS, de-pending on your credit. Contact MatthewMalaspina at 360-610-0938 or emailmatthewmalaspina@johnlscott.com. Happy4th of July!

FREE PARENTAL CONTROL SOFT-WARE with trial membership that connectsparents with law enforcement officials. Call253-217-2227 for more info

GAS RANGE & LARGE OVEN. 36”, white,5-burners with griddle. Peerless/Premierbrand, USA/Union made. Like new. $300.206-367-0288

BEAUTIFUL WHITE WOODEN “TOPPER”for mantel, dresser, or buffet. Small shelves andspindles on either side of new 21” x 45” mirror.Overall size is 37”H x 57”W x 7 1/2”D. Sadlymust sell. $90. 425-392-2790

DINING TABLE, glass/brass pedestals, 6chairs, 4 bar stools w/brass, all blue fabric. 4-drawer oak desk, corner computer desk, hotdog machine, 12” x 12” mirror squares, 10”offset aluminum frame umbrella – 3 posi-tions with stand. Reasonable offers accepted.425-235-8147

KONA, HAWAII oceanfront condo. Enjoy2 BDRM/2 BATH fully equipped condo –pool, jacuzzi, private lanai, DSL, color TVw/VCR/DVD. $1,025-$1,175/wk.www.banyantreecondo.com. 206-938-9214

FURNISHED 1 BDRM WATERFRONTAPT, waterfront beach, 20 min. to EverettBoeing. $1,000/mo. Non-smokers, no pets.425-776-6948 or 425-232-4183

UNFURNISHED 1 BDRM WATERFRONTAPT, waterfront beach, 20 min. to EverettBoeing. $850/mo. Non-smokers, no pets.425-776-6948 or 425-232-4183

LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT for JohnL. Scott. Have many new homes in PugetSound area available. Lots of good deals goingon now! Good, creative financing availabletoo, DIRECT LENDERS, depending on yourcredit. Contact Matthew Malaspina at 360-610-0938 or emailmatthewmalaspina@johnlscott.com. Happy 4th

of July!

ROOMMATE WANTED to share space(new Townhouse) in Parkland, WA, withmale raising 8 yr old son. Good location;easy freeway access to 512. Call Justin at360-581-6997 for more info

HOUSE PLANTS: Excellent gifts for manyoccasions, helps to purify the air in yourhome or office. Various sizes, great prices.African milk trees, lg. Christmas cactus, hang-ing purple heart, rosary, pregnant onion, hi-biscus – red color, etc. $1 to $25. 253-852-6809

CLEAN METAL BASE MULTI-PURPOSEGREASE COMPOUND – a vastly superiorlubricant for reducing friction, heat-wear andnoise. 14 oz. tube, new case of 12. $80 or$8.50 ea. 253-852-6809

FOR SALE: Lots of 33 and 78 records,albums, and VCR video tapes. $1 ea. 253-852-6809

HORSE SHOES, heavy duty. 4 for $5. 253-852-6809

4 GLASS GALLON JARS plus covers. $3.50ea. 5 doz. jars, wide-mouth Miracle Whip qt.jars made by Ball. $3 a doz. Miracle WhipJars, regular mouth. Have several dozen. $1per doz. 253-852-6809

1 DOZ. KERR QT. JARS, regular mouth.$3. Pickle jars, wide-mouth plus covers. $1 abox. 253-852-6809

BAMBOO PLANTS, you dig. $5 a bunch.253-852-6809

METAL BED FRAME, Hollywood style.$5. 253-852-6809

RETIREES FROM SHOP 2-2165, KENTSpace Center, Bldg 18-62, meet for breakfastmonthly. Please join us. For details contactclintbonnie@hotmail.com

5-DISC KUHN GMD 55 HAY MOWER.$2,850. 360-494-4118

SPORTSCARDS – 1969 Nolan Ryan; 1978,1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982 Nolan Ryan.Pete Rose 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1973 andmuch more. 253-203-4098

MOVING SALE: Outdoor Christmas décor– reindeer (moving, white metal); flat holo-graphic Santa; snowman; blow-up bubble;Star Trek Next Generation/Star Trek StarshipEnterprise – gold – 7th Anniversary Special,never opened, edition #21228 of 50,000 mfg.Call 425-235-8147 for more info

24TH ANNUAL LAS VEGAS GETAWAY,October 30th thru November 3rd, (4) nightsPlaza Hotel, Alaska Airlines. $325 air andhotel each (double). 253-630-3394

JOB SWAP. Working in Renton, Job #30104Electrician, looking for someone to swap jobswith from Everett, 2nd shift or any shift. Musthave at least 2 years seniority. 425-741-9628

ENJOY YOUR WINTER MONTHS at MesaDunes Mobile Park, Mesa, AZ. Turnkey, 4-months minimum stay. $1,300/mo. Call 253-839-7715 or 480-373-9433

HOME AND FAMILY ARE IMPORTANT!Lynaydy Store has free software to protectyour kids online and a trial membership thatconnects parents and law enforcement. Call253-630-1978 or visit \o “http://lynaydy.com/” http://lynaydy.com

LOT in low key vacation/retirement com-munity. Lower cost small boat facilities,pool. Visit and walk to test if air is cleaner.Check out online. 425-359-8849

1.75 ACRES, end of Kaiser Road. Privategated 6-lot community. 233’ x 331’ x 175’,natural gas, private well and sewage ap-proved. Close to everything. $200,000. Call425-277-8708 for directions

3 CEMETARY PLOTS in Rose Garden atRose Hill Cemetary. 951-925-4361 eveningsonly

SIDE-BY-SIDE PLOTS, Auburn Mtn. ViewCemetery next to Veteran’s Section. 2 ormore $1,650 ea; 6 available if you want afamily section. 360-494-4118

TIMESHARE FOR FREE – just pay transferfees. Reno/Sparks area. I have owned for 24years and don’t want any longer. 253-841-7108

FREE – Campground membership. CascadeMeadows near La Pine, Oregon. Affiliatedwith other campgrounds. 360-748-4810

1979 YAMAHA 175 ENDURO MOTOR-CYCLE, always garaged. 2,000 miles, ex-cellent condition, street legal. $1,350. 360-494-4118

2004 GULFSTREAM B.T. CRUISER, 27’.26,500 miles, excellent condition, built in gen-erator, slide-out, full bath, TV, DVR, 2 aw-nings, sleeps 4. $35,000 OBO. 425-485-0825

1996 29 FT ALPENTITE 5TH WHEEL. Fullyself-contained, full slide-out and awning,good condition. $13,000 OBO. 425-432-8288

1984 TERRY 25 FT CAMPING TRAILER,bunk house style, 4-burner stove w/oven, 3-way refrigerator, AC, awning, large propanetanks, etc. Nice condition. $2,350. 360-494-4118

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2006 SUN VALLEY X-TREME LITE XT-180 Travel Trailer, 18 ft, 2,962 lbs. Sleeps 4,queen bed and fold down dinette. Has allcomforts of home; lots of extras includingnew detachable outside BBQ. Well main-tained; easy to pull! $12,600. 425-432-6134

HUFFY SPORTS BASKETBALL SYS-TEM, 48”, 3” diameter round pole, adjust-able. Support base filled with sand or water.$75. 206-367-0288

WANTED: I need the wooden paddles forchildren to play with on a lake. Prefer woodpaddles only – different lengths okay. Needto keep children on my cove active in watersports. 360-568-5588

WINCHESTER .22 CAL AUTO, Model 77.Looks new, no dents or scratches in stock,bluing 100%. $200. 360-456-3847

SCROLL SAW for woodworking. Hooks upto electric motor. $10. 253-852-6809

YUASA HORIZONTAL PRECISION RO-TARY TABLE, diameter 8”. 4.1” centerslots, 4 worm holes, 3 MT, weight ratio 90 to1, 59 lbs. Like new. $300. 253-852-6809

MEAT SAW, 21” long, good condition. $15.253-852-6809

PIPE THREADER – BENCH TYPE. Ridged,commercial quality, 4-hole adjustable. $30.253-852-6809

PIPE VISE – BENCH TYPE. 1 1/4” std pipe,ridged, BC commercial quality 810 BenchG-gap 1/2” – 8” pipe. $30. 253-852-6809

MITER SAW, metal, good condition. $35.253-852-6809

BALL BEARING GRINDER, national in-dustrial tool, heavy duty. 1/2 hp, 6” wheel,RPM 3450, Phase 1 Model BG-64. $45. 253-852-6809

CHIMNEY SWEEP STEEL BRUSH, largeand long handle. $15. 253-852-6809

PIPE CLAMPS, 4 – 5 ft long, good condi-tion. $10 ea. 253-852-6809

5-DISC KUHN GMD 55 HAY MOWER.$2,850. 360-494-4118

MACHINISTS TOOLS. Mic’s, indicators,corner square R-gauges, adj. parr depth mics,etc. All for $150. 206-372-4810

1989 PLYMOUTH HATCHBACK, 52,000original miles. New major tune-up; paint andseat covers not good. $500. Email for photo’sand more info at stepdr31@gmail.com

1998 FORD CONTOUR, 4 cyl, air, auto-matic, 4-dr, very clean. 109,225 miles, rasp-berry red. $1,995. 425-347-9184

1996 RED FORD MUSTANG, new engine,5-spd. Runs and looks great. $6969.69 OBO.425-319-2584

1994 4X4 TOYOTA PICKUP, rebuilt en-gine, new tires, set of bloggers, tool box forbed. Runs good. $4,995 OBO. 425-319-2584

1996 FORD F250 PICKUP, 2-dr, excellentcondition, one owner, fully loaded. Accessroll-up cover, green, 85,000 miles. Only$7,500. Call Ken at 253-946-0820

1981 CHEVY CHEYENNE SIDE-STEPTRUCK. Runs good, needs some work.$1,750. 425-432-9387

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 extendedcab. Very low miles, 4x2, 4-spd., automatic,25 mpg, bed liner, CD, AC, pearl dark indigoblue exterior, plush lt. gray interior. $18,000OBO. 360-455-5235

CLASSIC 1967 CHEVROLET 3/4 ton cus-tom camper “CST” pickup. Factory bucketseats, 327 ci, auto, PS, PB, AC, 68,400 origi-nal miles. $6,500. 253-863-7305

ers. The West Side Newsdealers, No.475 resolved not to handle Pulitzer orHearst papers until the boys’ demandswere met.

It didn’t take long for the union ofchildren to attract violence from the com-panies they were standing so stronglyagainst. Both Joseph Pulitzer and Will-iam Randolph Hearst hired men to physi-cally break through the strike. Still, thenewsboys refused to stand down. KidBlink, given his name for the patch hewore over his one blind eye, respondedto the violence at one rally with a strongmessage of solidarity. Wise well beyondhis years, he said, “Friens and feller

Nominations shall be made for the fol-lowing Local Lodge officers for a three-year term as described in the table below,in each first Local Lodge meeting in Sep-tember with elections held in October.NOMINATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be a memberof the respective Local at the time ofnomination, in good standing, andfree from delinquencies of any na-ture to the Local Lodge, District Lodge orGrand Lodge. Candidates must have been amember of the Local or of a Local affiliatedwith District 751 for one year at the time ofnomination; and shall be working at the tradefor six months prior to the nomination. Can-didates in Local 751-F are encouraged to haveattended at least 50% of the meetings of his/her Local Lodge during the 12-month periodending the day of nominations. Candidates inLocals 751-E, 1123, and 86 shall have at-tended at least 50% of the meetings of his/herLocal Lodge during the 12-month periodending the day of nominations.NOMINEES ACCEPTANCE:

All nominations must be made from thefloor by a member in good standing. Allnominees, who are nominated at the meet-ing, must sign an acceptance card or letterfor the position nominated for, and it must

Request for Absentee Ballot

In accordance with the Constitution of the IAM & AW, I hereby request an absentee ballot for theelection date of ______________. I qualify under the IAM Constitution for an absentee ballot forthe following reasons (must qualify under one of the below – check appropriate box):

___ I reside more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place.___ I am confined with a verified illness.___ I will be on vacation.___ I will be on IAM business approved by the Local, District or Grand Lodge.___ I am on approved employer travel assignment outside the area.___ I will be on Reserve Military Leave___ I will be on approved Family Medical Leave of absence

NAME: (printed)____________________________ Local Lodge:_____________

NAME: (signature)__________________________ Union Book #:_____________

Address:______________________________________________________

Social Security Number or BEMSID:______________________________________

All absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 30 days prior to the election. Requests must be made singlyor personally delivered by the member requesting the absentee ballot. Send this form to the appropriate address.

NOM ELECTION ELECTIONLOCAL DATE LOCATION POSITIONS TO BE NOMINATED DATE/TIME LOCATION

751-E Sept. 2 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 7 Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.5:30 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 6 a.m. to

3 Local Audit Committee. 7 p.m.

751-F Sept. 9 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 14 Auburn: 201 A St. SW6 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 5 a.m. to Everett: 8729 Airport Road

3 Local Audit Committee. 8 p.m. Renton: 233 Burnett N.Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.Frederickson: Tacoma Sportsman’s Club -16409 Canyon Rd.

86 Sept. 10 4226 E. Mission 3-year term: President, Vice Pres, Rec Secretary, Sec-Treas, October 8 4226 E. Mission6 p.m. Spokane, WA Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 3 Local Audit Committee Noon to 7 p.m. Spokane, WA

1123 Sept. 3 Aluminum Trades Coun. 3-year term: President, Vice Pres, Rec Secretary, Sec-Treas., October 1 Aluminum Trades Council8 p.m. 180 Rock Island Rd. Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 3 Local Audit Committee 8 p.m. to 180 Rock Island Rd.

E. Wenatchee, WA Wenatchee Aluminum Trades Council Representative. 10 p.m. E. Wenatchee, WA

be returned to the Recording Secretary oftheir Local before the close of that meet-ing. Members not present at nominatingmeeting may have their names placed innomination only if a member nominates

them from the floor and the membernominating them submits a letter fromthe candidate signifying thecandidate’s acceptance of the nomi-nation to the office to the Recording

Secretary at the nominating meeting. Theletter must set forth the candidate’s nameand card number with candidate’s per-sonal handwritten signature. (NOTE: sinceit must be signed, e-mail notification is notaccepted).ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE:

All 751-E, 751-F, 86 and 1123 mem-bers in good standing, whose dues are paidthrough the month of August 2009, andretired Union members, are eligible to votein their respective Local Lodge election.ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

Absentee ballots shall be issued in ac-cordance with the IAM Constitution (canuse form above right). Any member en-titled to receive an absentee ballot (perreasons listed on form) shall make a writ-ten request, stating the reason. Such re-quest must be mailed singly or personally

delivered by the member requesting theabsentee ballot no later than 30 daysbefore the election.

For Locals 751-E and 751-F: directabsentee ballot requests to: District Secre-tary-Treasurer, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle,WA 98108 or personally deliver to one ofthe following offices: Auburn - 201 AStreet SW; Everett - 8729 Airport Road;Renton - 233 Burnett N; Seattle - 9125 15thPl. S. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOTE: Auburn, Everett & Renton hallsare closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

For Local 86 and 1123: Mail or per-sonally deliver absentee ballot requests to:IAM & AW Ballot Request, 4226 E. Mis-sion, Spokane, WA 99202. Office hoursare 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed forlunch from 1 to 2 p.m.

If you have questions regarding theelection, call Secretary-Treasurer SusanPalmer on 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3310.

2009 Local Lodge Nomination and Election Schedule

workers. Dis is a time which tries dehearts of men. Dis is de time when we’segot to stick together like glue…We knowwot we wants and we’ll git it even if weis blind.”

The kids stayed on strike for two fullweeks before the media conglomeratesdecided it best to make amends. Thenewsboys had shown them, and the com-munity as a whole, that children have avoice, too.

To get the newsboys back to theiroriginal posts, Hearst and Pulitzer of-fered them a new policy of full refundsfor all unsold issues. Though paper priceswere not reduced to pre-war rates likethe boys had asked, full refunds guaran-teed that they would not be out extra

money at the end of each day. That wasall they had wanted.

The Newsboys Strike of 1899 was thefirst organized strike effort undertakenby a group comprised of only children.Their successful strike showed the com-munity that child labor was not to becontinually exploited. Just decades later,the spirit of Kid Blink and his contempo-raries on the strike line would be seen inthe battle against child labor. No longerwould children begin work at seven; nolonger would children be forced to laborin the fields, streets, and factories. And,thanks to the precedent-setting actionsof the dedicated and noble young menwe know as the newsboys, it will staythat way.

Labor History - Read All About It: Newsboys of 1899 Make a StatementContinued from page 8

The newsboys banded together earlyto make a difference.

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the adhesive. Since each interior producthas unique needs, the tug bots are cus-tomized along with the carts and othermoving line elements. The tug bots con-verted most of the IRC to moving lineproduction.

Originally, Boeing looked outside tobuy the moving line system, but quicklyrealized existing equipment was too largeand costly. Management empowered theMoonshine Shop to develop and buildsuch a system since they could offerunique and right size options. Because itwas completely designed and producedhere, continual improvements are madeas the tug bots evolve with each genera-tion. Moonshine Shop employees workclosely with interior shop employees –gathering specifications, input and ideasand then incorporating them into themoving line and equipment.

The Moonshine Shop works as a teamand utilizes the unique and diversifiedskill base. One employee might be build-ing custom ovens for the moving linewhile another produces carts for themoving line, and still others build the tugbots that will power the moving line.Beyond designing and building the tugbots, the Moonshine Shop also main-tains the tug bots once they are put intouse.

Tug bots have a computer hard driveand originally ran on a wi-fi system.Subsequent models utilize radio fre-

quency – demonstrating their constantevolution as new ideas are introduced.

The group is not only creative, butresourceful. Many of the tools and equip-ment they have produced were madefrom scrapped out parts or left over ma-terial – bringing a substantial cost sav-ings for the Company.

“If there is material that can’t be usedon a plane, we will make it work on oneof our projects. It reduces costs and elimi-nates waste – making use of every pieceof material available,” noted Union Stew-ard Chuck “Hawk” Hawkinson. “Weenjoy the challenges and creativity pro-vided to our team and are rewarded whenwe see our work in production or hearhow it has helped others in building theairplane.”

“We keep improving the basic struc-ture of all our inventions and change theconfiguration to meet each shop’s spe-cific needs,” stated 751-member RichIrvine. “Beyond the great work with theengineers here, I also want to thank themachine shop and water jet shop for thesupport we have received. Working to-gether, we have completed dynamicprojects and made everyone more suc-cessful.”

The customized moving lines are justone of the many inventions used in theIRC, designed and developed by theMoonshine Shop. Other unique innova-tions include:

• ‘Car wash’ machine that blows offthe part after it is machined while itcollects the dust;

• Custom perforating machine. Be-fore, workers had to perforate each partby hand with a six-inch roller that re-quired multiple passes. This could havecaused carpel tunnel with the repetition.Now each part simply runs through theperforating machine once. What used totake 2-3 minutes per part now takes just5 seconds and there is no wear and tearon your body.

• Adjustable ergo holding fixtures forbin bucket moving line.

• Custom ovens for sidewall panels.To date the group has built over 40

tug bots, with revisions on each succes-sive model. “The moving lines operate

on a track of alu-minum tape, whichthe tug bot reads,”stated Hawk. “Webuild the customcarts for each lineto the specifica-tions for that prod-uct. We work wellwith the engineersand it is a real teameffort. We feedideas off eachother. We can ad-just the speed,height, etc andmake it unique foreach moving line.”

Business Rep Chuck Craft noted, “Byusing innovative and lean principles, thisshop has been able to keep a lot of workin-house. This work could have beenoffloaded, but because ofthe ingenuity and creativ-ity, we remain competitiveand are the best place to dothe work. I’d like to seemore shops take advantageof the skills in our mem-

bership and SPEEA to keep us morecompetitive. By giving them the free-dom to create, we are all more success-ful.”

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Innovations Abound at IRC

Photo left: Rich Irvinechecks one of thecustom ovens he builtfor use on moving linesin the InteriorResponsibility Center(IRC).

to move forward. The goal of labor? Toensure that new legislation both pro-vides for those unable to obtain insur-ance and that it clearly protects benefits(especially those specified in collectivebargaining agreements). Labor has alsobeen voicing concern over proposals totax health care benefits. Also importantis the creation of a prescription drug poolthat will limit the escalation of prescrip-tion drug prices.

Looking back on years of rallying,lobbying, and fighting hard in every arenafor increased healthcare options for themiddle class, the labor community iseager to see positive changes comingfrom the Obama health care plan. And

Health Care Reform Takes Center Stageready to make sure that the middle classis heard every step of the way.Seattle Rally Fills the Streets

At the May 30th rally and march inSeattle, Senator Patty Murray and Con-gressman Jim McDermott fired up thecrowd pledging to move forward withhealthcare reform to ensure all Ameri-cans have access to quality and afford-able coverage. Murray declared,“Healthcare should be a right for allAmericans and not a privilege for some.”

Thousands gathered at Pratt Park inSeattle and marched to Westlake Centerwhere they heard compelling personalstories on the need for healthcare reform.

Thanks to all who turned out for theSeattle rally.

Above: 751 members Bob Merritt,Chris Dofredo and Fred Hoskinsexplain to Washington InsuranceCommissioner Mike Kreidler andCongressman Jim McDermottdetails of the tragedy that resultedin the death of Lanita Bunce’sdaughter. Her story highlights theneed for healthcare reform – evenfor those with good insurancecoverage.

Photo left: Steward Jim Smith wasone of nearly 50 Machinists Unionmembers who volunteered to serveas marshals along the parade route.

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Paul Schneider is one of the manytalented employees in the IRC RightSize Moonshine Shop.

Above: Wayne Bakko(l) and Steve Boss workon a project for theMoonshine Shop.

751-member Amanda Lain works daily on a moving linepowered by tug bots created in the Moonshine Shop.

MachinistsUnionmemberswere visiblethroughoutthe march.BusinessRep RonBradleywore astraw hatfor thewarm day.