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Inside IndexPresident's Message ...... 2Joint Programs ............... 4Coloring & Essay Contest Winners ......... 5

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Community Service ....... 7Retirement ...................... 9Want Ads ........................ 10Eastern Washington .... 12

RewardingRecognition

InformativeInteraction

Winners of kids’ coloringand essay contesthonored

Training prepares EasternWashington Stewards tobetter represent members

Changing work shifts can cause you to lose sleep,but it shouldn’t result in lost pay. Thanks to assistancefrom the Union, 751-member Tina Nickell was ensuredthe correct pay when she transferred from second tothird shift at the Auburn Boeing plant.

With help from Stewards Tracy Johnson and TerryWalter, alongwith BusinessRep HeatherBarstow, Tina re-ceived eight-hours pay for aday her managerinstructed her totake as leave with-out pay (LWOP),as well as over-time for the dayher manager re-quired her to worktwo shifts.

The issue aroseafter Tina receivedan upgrade andtransferred to a new shop. Less than a week later a thirdshift employee retired, which opened up the chance for herto move from second shift to her preferred third shift.

Rather than changing shifts at the beginning of theweek, the supervisor had her begin third shift on Thurs-day night after instructing her to take leave without pay(LWOP) for Wednesday to adjust to the new shift. Healso told her to work second shift on Friday in order toget a full 40 hours in for the week.

“I asked are you kidding - you want me to work

More than 160 workers at Hytek Fin-ishes in Kent have voted to join District751and the Machinists Union.

The workers there voted in favor ofthe union by a better than 2-to-1 marginon Aug. 11. The results were certified bythe National Labor Relations Board onAug. 19.

Hytek workers specialize in doingvarious types of metal finishing and coat-ing for aerospace manufacturers, includ-ing Boeing, Lockheed and Bell Helicop-ters.

The election capped off a four-monthunionizing effort by District 751. Em-ployees at Hytek had approached theunion in May.

“The health plan and fairness in theworkplace” were the top issues, said JayLang, a 22-year Hytek employee whodoes nickel plating and titanium etching.

Currently, Hytek’s process for movingup in pay grades can be manipulated bymanagers and is not favored by theworkforce. “A lot of people have an issuewith how you get to the next step,” he said.“How do you get up the pay scale?”

But “the health care is probably thebiggest issue,” Lang said. “We have ahigh-deductible health care plan.”

A new federal report shows that union members maybe your best friends with benefits.

The survey found that 93 percent of all union workersin the United States had employer-provided retirementbenefits, 93 percent had health care benefits and 85percent had life insurance benefits.

On the other hand, only 64 percent of non-unionworkers had some kind of retirement plan at work, 69percent had some kind of health care and only 57 percenthad life insurance through their employer.

“We often say it pays to be union,” said District 751President Tom Wroblewski. “We should also say thereare benefits to being union too.”

twice in one day? I didn’t want to be insubordinate orcause problems, so I came back and worked secondshift. But two shifts in one day at regular pay just didn’tseem right,” Tina recalled.

When Steward Tracy Johnson returned from hisvacation, he heard about the situation and immediately

began gatheringdocumentation.The manager hadtransferred fromMesa, Arizona,and had no expe-rience interpretinga Union contract.Armed with thefacts and the con-tract book, Tracyeducated the man-ager on the properprocedure and en-sured Tina waspaid eight hoursovertime (for thesecond shift in the

same day) and eight hours for the leave without pay dayshe was instructed to take.

“I didn’t say anything to anyone, but somehow it gotto the Union Steward,” said Tina. “It is nice to knowsomeone has your back and the Union is there whenissues arise.”

“It was clearly a contract violation. Initially when Ishowed the manager the contract, he responded hedidn’t know the union way,” said Union Steward Tracy

Pay will also be an issue, said JesseCote, a District 751 organizer. The Hytekworkers are specialists who do highlytechnical work, and they’re seeking payrates in line with aerospace industry stan-dards for their high skills.

Hytek is a subsidiary of Bellevue-basedEsterline Corp., and the management teamhired anti-union professionals in an effortto block the unionization effort.

“They hired union busters and prettymuch got all of management involved,”Lang said. “They were having captiveaudience meetings.”

In the last days before the election,managers spread a number of false ru-mors, including one that key customershad threatened to pull work from thecompany if the workers voted to join theIAM, Cote said. “It was a ruthless, half-

truth anti-union campaign.”The fact that so many people voted in

favor of joining the IAM in the face ofthese threats speaks volumes about thecharacter and integrity of the workers atHytek, said Tom Wroblewski, the presi-dent of Machinists District 751.

Esterline, he noted, turned a profit of$46 million in its most-recent quarter,

Study Shows UnionAdvantage is Clear

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Employees at HytekFinishes voted bymore than a 2-to-1margin for IAMrepresentation inAugust. Outside theKent facility,workers say UnionYes (L to R): MarkLopez, 751Organizer JesseCote, Tracy Hedges,Jason Biehner, SteveGallardo, ValerieMartin, KennyLayton, KyleHillard, Paul Elliott,Jay Lang.

Kent Aerospace Workers Join Machinists Union

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Stewards Ensure Change is by the ‘Book’

Member Tina Nickell (2nd from right) thanked Stewards TracyJohnson (l), Business Rep Heather Barstow and Terry Walter forensuring she was properly paid after changing shifts mid-week.

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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Consultants Can Help Us Speak Wall Street’s Language

Clark FromongSergeant-at-Arms

by Tom Wroblewski,District President

Connie Kelliher, EditorBryan Corliss, Editor

Members at Boeing on the active pay-roll (or on approved leave of ab-sence for 90 days or less) onSeptember 1, will receive a4 percent General WageIncrease effective Sep-tember 2, 2011.

In addition, eachIAM member atBoeing will receive an additional 18 centscost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Sep-tember 2, 2011 - generated for the quarterMay, June and July 2011. COLA is gen-erated quarterly under the IAM-Boeingcontract and is based on the federalgovernment’s Consumer Price Index.

The new 18¢ COLA will be added to thebase wage prior to calculating the 4% GWI.

NOTE: 4% GWI will be paid as alump sum for Grade A employees at themaximum rate per LOU #23.

Last month, your Dis-trict Council approved aplan to invest up to$100,000 to help the Wash-ington Aerospace Councilhire a nationally knownconsulting group to do astudy of our state’s aerospace industry.

It was a matter of putting our moneywhere our mouth is.

For years, this union has talked aboutthe strengths of Washington as a placefor aerospace companies to do business.We’ve talked about how all the advan-tages are here: world-class training pro-grams, a favorable business climate andlow aerospace tax rates.

More than anything, we’ve talked aboutyou, the world’s best aerospace workers,and all the skills and experience you bringto the table. Washington state is rich inaerospace skills, knowledge and tradition,and that means a lot to companies whowant to succeed in this business.

That’s the story we’ve been telling,and it’s a good one. Unfortunately, it’sbeen hard to get corporate titans to listen.

That’s where this study, which willbe conducted by a firm called Accenture,

4% GWI & $0.18COLA at Boeing As the Aero Mechanic went to print,

Union negotiators announced a tentativeagreement for a new contract for Ma-chinists Union mem-bers working at SolidGround.

Negotiators wererecommending ac-ceptance of the three-year proposal thatincluded many im-provements in areasmembers identifiedas important. Mem-bers were scheduledto vote on the offeron August 30.

These membersserve as operationssupervisors for Se-attle Personal Tran-

Union negotiators on the Solid Ground contract discussproposals. L to R: Business Rep Heather Barstow,Administrative Assistant Jim Bearden and Business RepRon Bradley.

Tentative Agreement at Solid Groundsit and play a vital role in ensuring door-to-door transportation remains availableto area citizens.

comes in.Our goal in joining with the

Washington Aerospace partner-ship to hire Accenture is to finallyfind an interpreter who can deliverthat message in a language thatWall Street money managers – andexecutives at Boeing and otheraerospace companies – understand.

It’s one thing for you and I to say that itmakes no sense to hire workers at $15 anhour – or even $15 a day – if you’ve alsogot to hire a core group of high-skilledworkers like you at $30 an hour to tearapart the low-cost work that was donewrong and make it right.

What the consultants will bring to thetable is a way of hanging a dollar valueon that equation, so that corporate moneymanagers can plug that into their calcu-lations. They’ll make our argument in away the bean counters can understand.

I’m looking for three specific thingsfrom this report:

• A detailed list of the unique advan-tages Washington state offers to aero-space companies, which we can use whenwe talk to Boeing or with other manufac-turers that might be interested in cominghere;

• A list of areas where we can im-prove; and

• A roadmap that government, busi-ness and labor can follow together as webuild for the future, with suggestions foractions that we as a state can take on boththe state and local level.

We’re not alone in funding this study.The Washington Aerospace Partnership ismade up of representatives from business,labor and government, and each group isfunding a share of the cost. Our fellowtrade unionists at SPEEA have committedto matching our contribution to the project,and the Washington State Labor Council isinterested in helping as well.

Business and local governments arealso stepping up with funding, accordingto the reports I’m getting back from thegroup.

By teaming with business and gov-ernment on this project, the labor com-munity – our union and SPEEA in par-ticular – sends a strong message to any-one who is listening, that we are united inour determination to work together toensure that Washington remains home tonot just the world’s biggest aerospacecluster, but also the best.

For more than 75 years, District 751 hasbeen committed to Washington state andits aerospace industry. This Accenture studyis a key step toward ensuring that Boeingand the rest of the industry will be success-

ful here for the next 75 years.We want to ensure that future Boeing

airplanes are built here in Washington, andwe’re open to working with anyone elsewho understands the value that only theworld’s best aerospace workers can bring.

Speaking of Boeing, the companywill reach two important milestones inSeptember, when it delivers the first 747-8 and – at long last – the first 787.

To me, there is no greater example ofthe value Machinists bring than the workthat our members have done to get theseairplane programs to this point.

The 747-8 is an amazing aircraft –big, powerful, graceful and quiet – thatwill bring high performance and greateconomic advantage to the customerswho will operate it. It is a worthy succes-

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A federal administrativelaw judge has rejected theBoeing Co.’s plan to turnthe ongoing National LaborRelations Board hearing intoa secret trial.

Pre-trial arguments overevidence continued throughmuch of August, which re-sulted in the judge issuing anorder clarifying the process.However, as the AeroMechanic went topress this month, Boeing’s lawyers werecontinuing to drag their feet to delay thepresentation of evidence in the trial.

On Aug. 12, Federal AdministrativeLaw Judge Clifford Anderson placedsharp limits on Boeing’s ability to keepthe public – particularly MachinistsUnion members – from seeing many ofthe relevant documents that will be en-tered as evidence in the case.

Both were wins for the union – andfor all Americans who believe in open

public trials – said District 751spokeswoman Connie Kelliher.

“The judge gave us, and theNLRB attorneys, most of whatwe were looking for,” she said.“He set a very high standard forBoeing to meet before it canwithhold evidence from thepublic, and made it clear thatthe default setting for the court-room doors will be ‘unlocked.’”

Boeing is accused of having retali-ated against District 751 workers – andfellow IAM members in Portland — byannouncing it was moving their work onthe 787 to South Carolina because work-ers in the Northwest had gone on striketoo often. The federal hearing on thecharge has been going on in a Seattlecourtroom since June 14.

On July 28, Boeing lawyers had ar-gued before the judge that they should beable to block the public at large – andMachinists Union representatives in par-

ticular – from being able to see many ofthe key documents that have been sub-poenaed as evidence in the NLRB’s com-plaint against Boeing.

Among the documents Boeing wantedto keep secret were details of the incentivestaxpayers in South Carolina and Washing-ton state are providing to Boeing, as well asBoeing studies that measured the costs andrisks of moving the work to South Carolinafrom the Northwest.

In addition, Boeing lawyers argued thatthey should have the ability to clear thecourtroom whenever a witness discussedany of the things Boeing wanted to keepsecret.

Attorneys for the NLRB and Machin-ists District 751 opposed the request, say-ing it went far beyond what was necessaryto ensure a fair trial on the complaint.

After two weeks of talks between thethree parties failed to produce a compro-mise on the question of who would get to

Judge Rejects Boeing’s Attempt for Secret Trial

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September 2011 751 AERO MECHANIC

POLITICAL ACTION

In August, Senator Patty Murraytoured factories around the state promot-ing jobs and workforce training. Murrayhas introduced legislation to reauthorizethe Workforce Investment Act, whichoriginally passed in 1998. The legisla-tion is designed to help communitiesensure local workers receive proper train-ing for open jobs that require specificskills.

As part of the tour, the Senator visitedSpokane’s Triumph Composite plant tomeet with aerospace managers, highereducation leaders and elected officials toget their ideas on how to improve com-munication of job needs so training pro-grams are better geared toward thoseskills. A state report showed there arecurrently more than 2,500 open jobs inthe Spokane area, but not enough quali-fied candidates to fill them.

In touring the Triumph plant, the Sena-tor engaged our members to help findways to promote these jobs and recruitmore skilled workers.

Linda Louie was one of the Machin-ists Union members interviewed by theSenator and local media. She hired intothe plant when it was still owned byBoeing 21 years ago and has turned herjob into a good career – one she hopes to

retire from someday. Her story ex-emplifies the typeof role modelsSenator Murraybelieves can attractmore young people– especially youngwomen into ca-reers in aerospace.

Linda has takenadditional trainingover the years asthe industrychanged and mate-rials evolved.

“I take a lot ofpride in my workbuilding airplaneparts. When a planeflies over, I lookup and have a feeling of accomplishmentknowing I played a part,” said Linda. “Itis rewarding to know I helped with thenew 787 airplane and also the 777 whenit was introduced.”

Linda’s experience with compositesand hand skills make her sought after intoday’s aerospace industry. However,there need to be more paths to these typesof jobs for others in our communities.

“This Act would promote skills so wehave more qualified people to fill thejobs locally. That is what we need,”Linda added. “Spokane needs that envi-ronment to keep manufacturing here.For this community, it is huge. I thinkaerospace offers endless possibilities forwomen in this field.”

Murray agreed and told reporters, “Weneed more role models like Linda whocan go out into the community and talk tohigh schools and show young womenwhat the pathways are to this type ofcareer. If we want America positioned tocompete in the coming century, we haveto have workers with the required skillsto fill these jobs in their own communi-ties.”

At the formal meeting in the Triumphplant, Machinist member Andy Piersonwas filled with emotion as he spoke atthe podium and recounted his struggle toobtain his current job at Triumph – whichincluded multiple layoffs and tremen-dous personal difficulty.

“I tell everyone you can achieve yourgoal if you stick with it and take advan-

tage of services like WorkSource. Eventhough I lost everything and was basi-cally out on the street, I remained fo-cused on getting a job and went toWorkSource nearly every day,” saidAndy, who has been at Triumph a littleover a year building air ducts. “It tooklots of hard work and effort to achievewhat some employers might think of asgravel, but I consider it a jewel. I lovethis job, look forward to coming to workeach day and am proud to be an aero-space machinist.”

Andy hopes others will get a similaropportunity and believes it is critical tokeep these kinds of jobs in the area andprovide training so employers can fillthem. He also praises WorkSource andregularly refers family and friends therefor the many resources they offer.

In addition to the Workforce Invest-ment Act, Senator Murray is also work-ing on a bill called the Promoting Inno-vations to 21st Century Careers Act.This bill calls for $912 million in federalgrants to support state and regional part-

Linda Louie (r), a 21-year Machinists Union member working at theTriumph plant, talks with Senator Murray about how to recruit more womeninto aerospace jobs.

At the formal discussion on workforce development, Senator Patty Murray (far left) listens asMachinists Union member Andy Pierson tells of his struggles before obtaining a job at Triumph.He hopes more in the community will get the same opportunity.

The survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics looked atbenefits provided by all employers across the United States asof March 2011. It excluded the federal government andpeople employed in private homes.

The data also showed that people working under unioncontracts are more likely to get paid sick leave and personal leave:

• 84 percent of union members receive paid sick leavefrom their employers, compared to 64 percent of non-unionworkers; and

• 59 percent of union members receive paid personal leavedays, compared to 38 percent of non-union workers.

The data on retirement, health and paid leave benefitsfollows a report released earlier this year by the Bureau ofLabor Statistics that showed union workers are paid onaverage 28 percent better than non-union workers.

The BLS data showed that nationwide, union workers arepaid $917 a week (or $47,684 a year) while non-unionworkers make only $717 a week – which is $37,284 a year.

“Ten thousand dollars a year is enough to make a realdifference for a working family,” said Wroblewski. “Buying anew car, or saving for a new house or a child’s education – thosebasic parts of the American Dream are more realistic when youhave a union contract. That’s the union advantage.”

Beyond just wages and benefits, union workers have a say intheir working conditions, hours of work, defined promotionsystem, safety programs and outlined grievance procedures todispute management actions. These issues, coupled with givingan employee a true voice in their workplace, are priceless.

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which was a 58-percent increase over the same quarterthe year before. In June, Esterline executives bragged toinvestors about their prospects for future growth, andraised their profit projections.

“Given all that, we feel management can afford to sharesome of those gains with the workers at Hytek whose hardwork created those profits,” said Wroblewski.

The next step for the new Machinists at Hytek will beto negotiate a new contract.

Cote said District 751 has filed information requestswith the company, asking for dates that talks could begin.

It’s likely to be a struggle, he warned. “With the waythe company ran the campaign on the inside, I won’t besurprised if they drag their feet and continue their anti-union efforts, even though their employees have clearlysaid they want to join our union and negotiate for abetter life.”

But Lang said he’s optimistic. “I hope managementdoesn’t see this as a threat, and that we can move on withour normal day-to-day business and we can get a goodcontract, a fair contract.”

The Hytek employees – like all other Americanworkers – have a legally protected right to join a unionand engage in collective bargaining, Wroblewski said.“We’re proud to have the Hytek workers as part of ourunion, and we will support them in every way we can.”

That feeling goes both ways, Lang said. “The Ma-chinists Union has the resources that we need. You dealin aerospace, and we deal in aerospace. You understandour business.”

Study Shows UnionAdvantage is Clear

Murray Promotes Workforce Development Across the State


Kent Workers JoinMachinists UnionHealth Care, Pension & Life Insurance Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Pension Benefits

93% 69%Yes

Yes7% No

7% No

31%NO

Union Nonunion

36%NO

64%Yes

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

90%Yes

10% No

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employee Benefits in Private Industry, March 2011

Union vs. Nonunion Benefits

76%

Yes24%No

85%Yes

15%No 43%

No

R. I. P. R. I. P.57%Yes

93%Yes


The IAM/Boeing Joint Apprentice-ship Committee will accept applicationsfor Machine Tool Maintenance Me-chanic apprenticeships beginningWednesday, September 14, 2011. TheCommittee allows for Boeing and Non-Boeing interested parties to apply.

All interested parties must apply tothe Boeing Company at http://www.boeing.com/careers/ fromWednesday, September 14, 2011 throughThursday, October 13, 2011 before theywill be eligible to receive an apprentice-ship application. Upon receipt, applica-tions must be completed and submittedby Friday, November, 19, 2011.

The Machine Tool Maintenance Me-chanic apprenticeship program has mini-mum requirements that must be com-pleted prior to applying. All applicantsmust have completed an Algebra Level2 course or have passed the Algebramodule of the IAM/Boeing Joint Ap-prenticeship Math Assessment withinthe last 5 years of application. A com-plete list of minimum requirements andthe Math Assessment schedule is avail-able at the IAM/Boeing Joint Programswebsite at http://www.iam-boeing.com/

The Boeing Company’s HourlyWorkforce Employee Requested Transfer(ERT) Process is undergoing some im-provements to better prepare employeesfor success in new job opportunities. Ev-eryone wants to be successful in their jobsat Boeing, and the best way to achieve thatis to be sure that employees have all thenecessary skills before entering a new job.Minimum training requirements are estab-lished by the Skill Teams using HourlySubject Matter Experts (SMEs) to validatethe essential training requirements that theirjob calls for.

To better align the training with theprocess, Hourly Workforce will be elimi-nating Equivalence for Experience (E4E)as of October 14, 2011. Many employeeshave received E4E (green lights for expe-rience) if he or she held a job that wasinstalled in the ERT process. Employeesworking in these installed jobs for 365consecutive days were automatically givena green light for the courses listed on thejob’s Career Guide. Once these green lightsfor experience are removed from the sys-tem, the employee may need to completetraining or challenge the final test(s) inorder to turn these lights green again.

More information about these changescan be found on the ERT FAQs at http:// i a m b o e i n g . w e b . b o e i n g . c o m /career_ert_faq.cfm .

How will this affect me?If you have active ERTs on file prior

to October 14, 2011, these filings willremain active until you:

o Accept a job (in which case, allERTs of equal or lower labor grade arecanceled),

o Turn down the job offer. Employeesthat reject job offers must wait 90 days torefile and may need to take all necessarytraining to obtain green lights.

o Delete the filing, oro If new essential (critical) training is

added to the job, which will negate thecurrent filing, thus removing green lightsobtained via E4E. Prior to refiling, you

will need to complete or challenge allrequired training.

You are encouraged to review yourcurrent ERTs on file.

o You are advised to keep ERTs on fileonly for the jobs that are truly desired. Acommon misconception in the ERT Pro-cess is that employees believe they need tofile for jobs they have previously held inorder to obtain rights to the job; this isuntrue. Employees who have held a job for90 consecutive days have rights back tothat job, and should only file an Auto ERTwhen you wish to return to that job.

Additionally, as of October 14, 2011all new / initial ERT filings must beperformed by an IAM/Boeing JointPrograms Career Advisor.

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs CareerAdvisors will assist employees with theentire ERT Process. Career Advisors arelocated at various sites throughout the PugetSound, Portland and Wichita. They areyour resource for guiding employeesthrough the new changes, helping the em-ployee understand the system, and creat-ing new training plans for target jobs.Remember, as of October 14, 2011 allnew / initial ERT filings must be per-formed by an IAM/Boeing Joint Pro-grams Career Advisor.

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs CareerAdvisors are available to:

• Help you determine a new career path• Teach you how to use the Career

Guides

• Assist you in identifying jobs in theCat C ERT process

• Compare your existing training totraining requirements

• Create an appropriate training planto meet remaining training requirements

• Help you brush up on skills such ascomputing, reading, writing and math

• Help you register for requiredclasses and/or challenge tests

To schedule an appointment with anIAM/Boeing Joint Programs CareerAdvisor, please call 1-800-235-3453(Puget Sound). For more informationabout IAM/Boeing Joint Programs, visitour website at http://iamboeing.web.boeing.com

apprenticeship.cfm.Again, interested parties may apply

beginning Wednesday, September 14,2011 using the Boeing Careers websiteat http://www.boeing.com/careers/. AnIAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship ap-plication will be sent to those who suc-cessfully complete the steps at the BoeingCareers site.

IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS

IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship AcceptingApplications for Machine Tool MaintenanceMechanic from Sept. 14 to Oct 13

Being Better Prepared for SuccessMovement For 2011

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5,092 by 2,244employees

Tho Quach was one of the 2010graduates of the Machine ToolMaintenance Apprenticeship.


PRE- K1st - Veanna Gabrio (Sanghee Gabrio)2nd - Insu Cabiao (Glenn Cabiao)3rd - Adley Johnson (Lex Johnson)

KINDERGARTEN1st - Madison Courtney (Bob Merritt)2nd - Porter Johnson (Lex Johnson)3rd - Isabella Fouts (Robin Buck)

Kaylee Gresko (Scott Gresko)1ST GRADE

1st - Chaz Durham (Charles Durham)2nd - Kaylee Rave (Daryle Rave)3rd - Ashley Stram (Shaun Stram)

2ND GRADE1st - Maverick Lueck (Thomas Church)2nd - Peyton Edwards (Marcia Edwards)3rd - Kaylynn McClimans (Kay McClimans)

3RD GRADE1st - Michael Sims (Gerry LaFlame)2nd - Spencer Hoirup (David Hoirup)3rd - Brigitta Nguyen (Paul Nguyen)

Aubri Aumick (Josh Aumick)4TH GRADE

1st - Zach Allgood (David Allgood)2nd - Izabella Villegas (Robert Villegas)3rd - Lehua Lam (Rodney Lam)

5TH GRADE1st - Allisa Szalda (John Szalda)2nd - Julia Rauch (Andrew Rauch)3rd - Madee Nadig (Gregory Browning)

ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS7-8 GRADES

1st - Jaylin Prescott (Angela Johnson)9-10 GRADES

1st - Harrison Kuo (Chan-Pei Kuo)11-12 GRADES

1st - Victoria Lau (Yu K Lau)

At the August local lodge meetings,District 751 honored winners of the 2011coloring and essay contests.

Members attending the July locallodge meetings voted on the coloringentries while a committee reviewed andgraded the essays.

The successful contests got additionalmembers and their children involved inUnion activities. Congratulations to allwho took part in the contest. A newcoloring/essay contest is currently un-derway, see page 11 for details.

Winners Honored in Essay and Coloring Contest

L to R: Dist. President Tom Wroblewski, Local C Rec. Sec. David Henry, Local C President John Lopez, David Hoirup,Spencer Hoirup, Yu Lau, Victoria Lau, Rodney Lam, Lehua Lam, Robin Buck, Isabella Fouts, Gregory Browning,Madee Nadig, Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer.

L to R: Local F Rec.Sec. Paul Velktamp,Dist. Pres. TomWroblewski, JaylinPrescott, AngelaJohnson, ChazDurham, CharlesDurham, Sec. Treas.Susan Palmer, Local FPresident DwyaneJohnson.

Local C Officers David Henry and John Lopezcongratulate Insu Cabiao and Glenn Cabiao.

L to R: Local A President Jason Redrup, Paul Nguyen, Brigitta Nguyen, John Szalda, Alissa Szalda, Kaylee Rave,Daryle Rave, Harrison Kuo, Chan-Pei Kuo, Zach Allgood, Carisa Allgood, and David Allgood.

L to R: Local E Rec-Secretary Dan Meddaugh, KayMcClimans, Kaylynn McClimans and Local E PresidentIra Carterman celebrated Kaylynn’s win at the Local Emeeting in August.

Sitting on stage L to R: Gerry LaFlame, Michael Sims, Madison Courtney, Ashley Stram, VeanneGabrio, Sanghee Gabrio. Standing L to R: Dist. Sec-Treas. Susan Palmer, Andrew Rauch, JuliaRauch, Josh Aumick, Aubri Aumick, Peyton Edwards, Robert Villegas, Izabella Villegas, ShaunStram, Tom Church, Maverick Lueck, Local A President Jason Redrup.

COLORING CONTEST WINNERS

See page 11 for entry form for latestcoloring and essay contest


Left: Jody Tosoposes beside his1974 ChevyStepside Pickup,which was thePeople’s Choice atthe event.

People’s Choice Bike was presented toCurt Gleave for his 2005 Big Dog PittBull, who also took “favorite chrome andfavorite chopper” awards.

Randy Knight took home the President’s awardfor his 1932 3-window Ford Coupe.

Local A Car Show Drives in $$ for Guide DogsMore than just the sun was shining at the

Everett Union Hall on Saturday, August 13, ashot rods and custom motorcycles lined the park-ing lot for the seventh annual Bill Baker Memo-rial Steel & Wheels SuperShow.

This year’s event attracted more than just nicecars, those attending were also treated to greatmusic at the “Battle of the Bands” featuring IAMand SPEEA members bands. The “battle” wasdesigned to help promote solidarity between themembers of the two organizations and provide afun event to share the musical talents of ourmembers. While the SPEEA band won the com-petition, the real winner was clear – Guide Dogsof America, who received thousands in proceedsfrom the event (donations were still coming in asthe paper went to print).

The President’s award went to RandyKnight for his 1932 Ford Coupe, as wellas winning Favorite Interior. Curt Glevewas voted People’s Choice Bike, aswell as Favorite Chrome and Favorite

Chopper. Jody Toso’s 1974 Chevy Pickup wonPeople’s Choice, Favorite Wheels, Favorite Cus-tom Car and Favorite Paint. Others took homeawards in a variety of categories that those attend-ing voted on.

The festive drew in attracted more than just ourmembers and Boeing workers, as others from thesurrounding community stopped by to look at thecars and motorcycles, vote for their favorites,grab some of the delicious barbecue and enjoy themusic.

Special thanks to Joel Hetland who chaired theevent and to all the volunteers and sponsors whohelped ensure the event was a success.

The event provided a day of fun for everyonewhile helping out this very worthwhile charity.

The warm weather provided theperfect setting to check out theclassic cars at the show.

Taking home the trophies were L to R: James Barr-Finch, Shannon Anderson, Pam Carterman, Jess Carterman,Dan Meddaugh, Tim Trombley, Guerdon Ellis, Tom Wroblewski, Leon Wroblewski, and Ira Carterman.

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Thanks to our sponsors:District 751 Local CLocal E Local FHeather BarstowPeggy & Mark ClarkBrett CotyMark HartmanJon Holden

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On Aug. 6, members, family and friendspitched in to ensure the 8th annual Shoesfor Dogs Horseshoe Tournament was suc-cessful for Guide Dogs of America.

The South Seattle Saddle Club pro-vided a beautiful setting for a family dayof fun. Besides a rousing horseshoe tour-

nament, those attending were entertainedby the music of Goobazooka and treatedto a delicious barbecue and prize raffle.

Special thanks to Local E PresidentIra Carterman who put in a tremendousamount of work to ensure the event wasa success. Also thanks to Tom Burt for

running the horseshoe tournament and toall the volunteers and participants formaking the event a success.

Local EPresidentIraCartermandemonstrateshisthrowingstyle.

WINNING HORSESHOE TEAMS1st place ...............Guerdon Ellis & Tim Trombley2nd place ..............James Barr-Finch & Jess Carterman3rd place ..............Tom Wroblewski & Leon WroblewskiConsolation .......... Pam Carterman & Shannon Anderson

Right: RoyWilkinson linesup a throw.

The IAM bandthat performedat the car showwas prettyimpromptu –many hadnever met, hadno rehearsals,they just calleda song andcounted it off.

Above: Peoplestrolled through thelot viewing the hotrods and customcars while enjoyinggreat music fromthe Battle of theBands.

IAM ‘jam’ band L to R: Scott Drexler (guitar), Dean Johnson(keyboards), Randy Hiatt (drums), Al Pignataro (guitar) and AlanEdwards of the Alleykattz who stopped by and agreed to play.


Organizers of the Puppy Putt Motorcycle Ride proudly presented a check for$9,651 for Guide Dogs of America. L to R: Brent Sanchez, Rachel Sarzynski,Jim Kakuschke, Sec-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Doyle Sage, Terri Myette, ArtSchilling and District President Tom Wroblewski. Organizers are alreadyplanning for next year and selling raffle tickets to win a Harley Sportster.Tickets are $5 and available at all Union offices.

Puppy Putt Brings Green for Guide Dogs

sor to the 747s in the past, and truly deserv-ing of its title, “Queen of the Skies.”

Our members who have worked onthe Dash Eight can be – and should be –very proud of the work they’ve doneunder very difficult circumstances.

By the same token, I cannot praise ourmembers who have worked on the 787program, both in Everett and in Auburnenough.

You will never get enough credit forthe work you have done. But I firmlybelieve that without you, there wouldn’tbe any 787 deliveries this September –and maybe not before our contract ex-pires next year in September 2012.

You were the ones who found the prob-lems with the 787, and you were the ones

who solved those problems. Working withour brothers and sisters from SPEEA, youovercame the mistakes made by suppliersaround the globe. And in the process, youpioneered new techniques for building 21st

century carbon fiber aircraft.The first 787 delivery doesn’t mean

that program’s out of the woods. Youknow better than anyone how much workremains to be done. But I don’t think I’mexaggerating when I say that MachinistsUnion members have saved the 787 pro-gram – and quite possibly saved theBoeing Co. in the process.

For all that you’ve done over the pastthree-and-a-half years – and all that you’lldo in the years ahead – I salute you. Youmake us all proud to be your fellowMachinists.


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Volunteers Continually Help Build a Better CommunityNearly every weekend and often on week-

days, Machinists volunteers are out in thecommunity helping with various projects withone goal – building a better community forall.

While many think of summer as a time forvacation, Machinists Union volunteers actu-ally step up the pace and take on additionalprojects during this season.

A handful of volunteers braved rainyweather one afternoon to construct gardenbeds at a low-income apartment complex.After building the garden beds, volunteersthen hauled in tons of soil. Thanks to ourvolunteer work those residents will now beable to grow their own vegetables.

Volunteers have become so proficient atbuilding wheelchair ramps, they no longerwait to schedule the projects on the weekend,but regularly tackle them after work on week-nights.

In August, Northwest Harvest continuedto tap into our volunteers to help at theirwarehouse on Wednesday evenings from 4 to7 p.m. Retiree George Braun has become afixture - often volunteering nine hours in a

day to help at the warehouse. The Wednes-day evening volunteer event will continueinto September. If you would like to help,simply stop by the warehouse in Kent (2222068th Ave S) and lend a hand.

Northwest Harvest also called on Machin-ists to assist with several food drives at a recentAquaSox game in Everett, at a Seafair hydro-plane event, and at area store collections.

Volunteers also partnered with the PugetSound Labor Agency in August to assemblebooks and backpacks so Snohomish Countystudents start the year with the essentials theyneed to succeed.

In addition, members continue to prepareand serve meals at both the Tacoma andEverett missions several weekends a month.

Throughout Puget Sound, MachinistsUnion volunteers are making a differenceand helping to build a better community forall – one of the two main goals of the union.

Tom Lindberg paints and primes the wood for arecent ramp project.

Above L to R: George Braun, Vennie Murphy,Rob Curran and Tom Lindberg package pasta atthe Northwest Harvest warehouse.

Photo right: George Braun boxes apples at theNorthwest Harvest warehouse.

Left: Chris Louie spent many afternoonsin August stuffing hundreds of backpacksto ensure area school children will havethe necessary supplies.

Dave Henry (l) and Tom Lindbergprepare meals at the Tacoma mission.

L to R: TomLindberg,Dave Henry,Ken Reutherrecentlyworked thekitchen atthe Tacomamission.

Left: Rob Currancuts wood for arecent ramp project.

George Braun, Robley Evans andClark Fromong construct a rampframe.

Jim Hutchins and Bob Gepford clear the ground for the garden bedsbefore constructing the gardens and filling them with soil.

Despite cold, rainy weather, Machinists volunteers constructed garden bedsat some low-income apartments. Residents can now grow their ownvegetables.L to R: Jim Hutchins, Rob Curran, Dave Henry, Garth Luark,Robley Evans, Bob Gepford. Also helping but not pictured Ed Lutgen.

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Weather and water conditions were perfect for thesecond annual Jimmy Darrah Memorial Fishing Derby.Under sunny skies, three boats took to the ocean aspoles were reeling salmon in all day long.

Participants dubbed the event a virtual “king fest”because of the incredible amount of kings caught thatday. The overall winner was the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League, which hooked $4,200. Topderby winners were 751-C Retiree Lee Gotti, MarkBlondin and Stosh Tomala. Competition was fiercewith nearly everyone ‘limiting out.’

To increase competition, each boat held its ownderby with five categories of winners (see chartbelow).

Derby organizers Don Fike and Mark Johnsonwould like to extend a special thanks to Dave Henryfor taking on the responsibilities of managing theactivities on the third boat at the last minute. Asalways, Dave managed the situation without ahitch. Thanks also to Paul Burton, Ron Coen, ChrisLouie, Thong Trang, Rod Sigvartson, Joe Crockett,and Keith Elliot for their behind-the-scene supportin making this event happen.

A very special thanks to Ocean Sportfishing

ABOARD THE “SHENANDOAH”Biggest Chinook ... Mark BlondinBiggest Coho ........ Jeff HeffinFirst Fish ............... Keith ElliottNoon Fish ............. Mark BlondinLast Fish ............... Mark Johnson

ABOARD THE “RANGER’Biggest Chinook ... Lee GottiBiggest Coho ........ David HenryFirst Fish ............... David HenryNoon Fish ............. Rick ZiebroLast Fish ............... Thong Trang

ABOARD THE “NEDDIE ROSE”Biggest Chinook ... Bob GianettiBiggest Coho ........ Don FikeFirst Fish ............... Paul JeffersonNoon Fish ............. Kevin CummingsLast Fish ............... Spencer Graham

Charters ofW e s t p o r tfor theirgenerosityin specialpricing forour fund-r a i s i n gevent andprovidingus the con-venience ofa third boat.We would encourage our members to contactDon Davenport of Ocean Sportfishing Chartersat 1-800-562-0105 for their bottom, salmon, andtuna fishing needs when in the Westport area.Please mention you are a Machinist Union member, and youappreciate all they have done for us in the past.

Most important – thanks to all who participated from ourLocal Lodges, members, friends, the District Staff and theInternational for their generosity in supporting this fundraisingevent enabling Local C to raise $4,200 for MNPL and strengthenour districts political fund.

Fergie took advantage of thetanning opportunity with thewarm weather.

While there were winners in the competition on each boat,overall derby winners were L to R: Stosh Tomala - 3rd place,Lee Gotti - 1st place, Mark Blondin - 2nd place.

Mark Clark and Tim Johnson were among the 60participants in this year’s derby to raise money forMNPL - our political arm of the Union.

Prize Winning Catches By Boat

Johnson. “As Stewards, we need to helpeducate managers – especially new ones– on the contract to ensure it is followedand our members’ rights are protected.”

Business Rep Heather Barstow ap-plauded Tracy’s action and noted, “It isthe company’s contract too, which meansthey must abide by it. If members thinksomething doesn’t sound right, ask yourUnion Steward who can investigate anddetermine if it follows the contract.”


StewardsEnsure Changeis by the ‘Book’

see which evidence and under what condi-tions, Judge Anderson issued his Aug. 12order setting forth the protocols for the restof the hearing.

He set up a process that allows Boeingto keep some documents secret, but alsoallows lawyers for the NLRB and union tochallenge any of these Boeing documentsthey feel are important to the case andtherefore should be available to the publiclike all other evidence.

Anderson also ordered all the partiesto “minimize limitations on public ac-cess to the proceeding.”

Machinists Union representativespraised the order.

“America’s legal system is based on theidea that trials should be open to the public,and the judge’s order helps ensure that,”Kelliher said. “Boeing will get to keepsecret the things that should be kept secret,but it won’t be able to hide evidence that issimply embarrassing or inconvenient.”

The pre-trial hearing matters will con-tinue on September 7.


Judge RejectsBoeing’s Attemptfor Secret Trial

This summer during the Seafair Torch-light parade, viewers got a chance to seea part of the Machinists Union history –courtesy of the South Park BusinessAssociation (SPBA) float.

This innovative float was a stunningreplica of District 751’s float that wasentered into the Seattle Labor Day Pa-rade in 1937. SPBA re-created our his-torical float in celebration of how theSouth Park businesses, including Dis-trict 751, pulled together to secure fund-ing to build a new South Park Bridge.

The prize winning float featured amodel of the 314 Pan American Clipperflying boat, which our members built in1936 at Boeing, perched on a revolvingglobe. It was one of Boeing’s first large-wing aircraft built for Pan Am.

Ron Cook, president of SPBA, saidcommunity leaders decided to build thefloat after people in the diverse commu-nity came together to make sure a newbridge will be built across the DuwamishRiver to replace the one that was closedlast year for safety reasons. Funds werefound for the new bridge, he said, “andwe just kept going.”

The float had special meaning for Cook

because his father, a Boeing machine-shopforeman in 1937, was on the first float.

Machinists were a part of this float,too – as 11 members walked proudlyalongside the float in white Boeing cov-eralls and black ties to replicate the 1937parade walkers. Special thanks to: DaveSwan, Joe Perry, Donovan McLeod, PaulVeltkamp, Hazel Powers, Mike Olebar,Duy Tran, Monico Bretana, RoyWilkinson, Nia Neal and Helen Lowefor taking part. Each put in a very longday, but remained enthusiastic through-out the parade stopping to high five manyof the children and onlookers.

What made the float even more spe-

cial was the fact that it was built com-pletely by companies and workers in theSouth Park community. No one had ex-perience building floats; however, SouthPark has a tremendously diverse skillbase. The float was designed and built injust a few short months – demonstratingSouth Park’s innovation and determina-tion to get things done. It is truly atestament to what can be accomplishedwhen an entire community pulls together.

It was a proud display of the innova-tion and craftsmanship and 751 was proudto play a role in the float, the bridge andthe South Park Community.

The SouthPark float intheTorchlightparade was areplica of the751 floatfrom 1937.The floatbuilt entirelyby workers inSouth Parkshowcasedthe diverseskills andwhat can beaccomplishedby workingtogether.

751 had 11 members walk alongside the float wearing white coverallsreplicating the 1937 float. Thanks to members: Dave Swan, Joe Perry,Donovan McLeod, Paul Veltkamp, Hazel Powers, Mike Olebar, Duy Tran,Monico Bretana, Roy Wilkinson, Nia Neal and Helen Lowe for volunteering.

Float Pays Tribute to Machinists


Retired Club Picnic

Congratulations to the following memberswho retired from the Union:

Union Retirees:RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident T.J. Seibert 206-329-0160Vice President Helen Lowe 206-523-9526Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 206-878-0601Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878

John Guevarra 206-762-3848 Mike Keller 206-723-4973

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

Retiree Meeting Dates

• Everett Retirees Group meets at the Everett751 Union Hall (8729 Airport Rd), the fourthTuesday of every month at 11 a.m.

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

RETIREMENT NEWS

The annual Retired Club Picnic on Monday, August 8,provided an afternoon of fun and delicious food at Wood-land Park. The weather was sunny, but not too warm –making it pleasant for all. Congressman Jim McDermottaddressed the crowd and spent time listening to the issuesour seniors are facing.

Congressman Jim McDermott addressed those attending the picnic. L to R: District Sec-TreasurerSusan Palmer, (John Guevarra standing behind) Dist. President Tom Wroblewski, McDermott,Retired Club President T.J. Seibert, Retiree Legislative Chair Carl Schwartz, Retired Club VicePresident Helen Lowe, and Dan Olson (behind).

Above and below: Retirees enjoyed the lunch and were treatedto a wide variety of food at the potluck event, where eachretiree brought a side dish or dessert to share.

Left: The picnicprovided achance forretirees to chat.

Right: Retireesvisit before goingthrough the foodline at thepicnic.

Enjoying time inthe sun withfriends at theannual picnic.

The eventfeaturedmanydelicioushome madedishes retireesbrought toshare withothers.

751officersandstaffprovidedchickenanddrinks.

Frederick L AllenLouis R AnkleySteven G BensonDonald M BlancetTim J BraunPhilip G BuchmannScott H CarterCecil D CollinsWillard J CyphersDarrell L DaltonRandolp G EaglesonFrancisco B EntilaJoseph W FelderTerry L JarvisRichard J JundtPaul R KellyKeith D KlumbVictor A LattaJames E Matthews

Dennis E McDonaldGary J MillerWendy J MitchellJarret D MorrisWendy D PetersRobert J PiperMichael M PoulsenRena M PurdeyRandell R SamuelsonFrederick W ShaboRobert G SmerskiGerald D StineDarwin W ThomasArne A UtzEvan C VuksichCaroline L WhittJohn A WickKaren K WolkenRachel M Wood

On Wednesday, August 17, the Washington State Alliance forRetired Americans met for its annual convention at the Teamster’s Hallin Tukwila. About 120 delegates attended including six from the 751Retiree Club (T.J. Seibert, Carl Schwartz, John Guevarra, Helen Lowe,Jim Hutchins and Mike Keller).

Ed Coyle, national Executive Director of the Alliance, addressed thedelegates and gave an update on senior issues. Congressman Jay Insleealso spoke to the group on issues of Social Security and Medicare.

After participating in workshops onMedicare and Communication, delegatesadopted resolutions (two submitted from751 retirees), supporting Social Securityand seeking a “make-up,” cost-of-livingpayment for 2011.

The following were elected as state Alliance Officers: President -Mike Warren, Marie Cook - Treasurer; Steve Kelly - Secretary. Afterlunch delegates celebrated with a 76th anniversary Social Securitybirthday cake. The convention ended with an informational questionand answer session with Ed Coyle.

Our 751 delegates will take the information from the state conventionto the national Alliance convention in Washington DC, Sept. 6-9.

State Alliance Convention Held


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2 GRAVE LOTS, Greenwood Memorial,azalea garden, side-by-side, both for $3700or $1950 each. 509-962-4960

FOR SALE 3 CEMETERY lots at Rose HillsCemetery, all 3 for $2100, call between 5AMand 8PM. 951-965-0670

CEMETERY NICHE at Acacia MemorialPark on Bothell Way, will hold 3 urns, val-ued at $6700, asking $4500, have pictures.425-315-5015

1978 RIVERFRONT acres near OceanShores, power and well in, septic plan ap-proved, $265,000. 360-628-7701

2BD/2BA CONDO on Lake Chelan, open-ing weekend of fishing season every year.253-846-2071

.28 ACRE LEVEL RECREATION or build-ing lot on Canyon Creek near Granite Falls,public water and electricity, private but closeto amenities, adjacent lot also available,$35,642. 360-435-2430

TIMESHARE WEEKS, I have 2 extra weeksexpiring Oct 2012, most locations, $400 each,see www.rci.com, call 210-842-3159

PROPERTY

REC MEMBERSHIP


1) Color the picture below indicating your current grade, school name,family member’s name and BEMS or Clock number (last 4 SS#),family member’s place of work and contact information.

2) Mail your entry in to: IAM&AW District 751, Attn: Coloring Contest,9125-15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108

3) ALL entries must be post-marked by October 1, 2011. Entries willbe displayed at November Local Lodge meetings for members tovote on each grade category.

4) Three winners will be chosen from each grade PreK through 6thGrade and awarded at the December Local Lodge meetings.

1) Answer one of the following questions, based on your current grade, in amaximum of two pages, double-spaced. Include your name, current grade,school name, family member’s BEMS or CLOCK (last 4 of SSN), familymember’s place of work, and contact number on a cover page.

7-8 Grade: What does union membership mean to your family?

9-10 Grade: Why is solidarity important?

11-12 Grade: How will union membership benefit your generation as youprepare to enter the workforce?

2) Mail your entry in to: IAM&AW District 751, Attn: Writing Contest,9125 – 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108

3) Entries must be post-marked by October 1, 2011. Entries will be reviewed andawards granted to the top two essay writers in each grade group.

Writing Contest (Grades 7-12) Coloring Contest (Grades PreK-6)

Coloring Contest Prizes: (top 3 in each grade PreK-6 awarded)

1st Place - Class Pizza Party & $50 Toys ‘R Us Gift Card

2nd Place - $50 Toys ‘R Us Gift Card

3rd Place - $25 Toys ’R Us Gift CardWriting Contest Prizes:

1st Place - $200 Visa Gift Card 2nd Place - $100 Visa Gift Card

Any questions can be

directed to the

Communications

Department at

206-764-0340 or

1-800-763-1301,

ext. 3340

OR

send an e-mail to:

[email protected].

✁

Member Relative’s Workplace:

___________________________________

Member Relative’s BEMS or Clock (last 4):

__________________________________

Phone:_____________________________

All participants mustbe related to an IAMmember or retiree.

We would like to invite all children in member families to participate in another contest series taking place through the summer. See belowfor details!

Tina the Airplane Tug is the first helper onTina the Airplane Tug is the first helper onTina the Airplane Tug is the first helper onTina the Airplane Tug is the first helper onTina the Airplane Tug is the first helper onthe scene when it’s time to move Machiniststhe scene when it’s time to move Machiniststhe scene when it’s time to move Machiniststhe scene when it’s time to move Machiniststhe scene when it’s time to move Machinistsplanes.planes.planes.planes.planes.

Machinists Union drivers hop in and TinaMachinists Union drivers hop in and TinaMachinists Union drivers hop in and TinaMachinists Union drivers hop in and TinaMachinists Union drivers hop in and Tinasteers into the shops that new planes aresteers into the shops that new planes aresteers into the shops that new planes aresteers into the shops that new planes aresteers into the shops that new planes arestored safely within.stored safely within.stored safely within.stored safely within.stored safely within.

And the planes just smile because theyAnd the planes just smile because theyAnd the planes just smile because theyAnd the planes just smile because theyAnd the planes just smile because theyknow that Tina and the Machinists canknow that Tina and the Machinists canknow that Tina and the Machinists canknow that Tina and the Machinists canknow that Tina and the Machinists candrive them safely for miles!drive them safely for miles!drive them safely for miles!drive them safely for miles!drive them safely for miles!

Name: _________________________

Age: _______

School: ____________________________

Current Grade (circle one):

PreK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Member Relative’s Name:

__________________________________

2005 HONDA TRX 90 ATV, terrific cond, red,well maintained, low hours, stored inside, allstock, clear title, $1650. 206-755-1092

1999 ROAD TREK 19FT popular, sleeps 3,includes tv, microwave, generator, bathroom,air conditioner, used for long trips only,$2300 OBO. 253-631-0445

2001 KTM 520SX, clean title in-hand, bikehas way too much power, if you’re lookingfor a bike to ride on the trails or track, this isit, starts first kick every time. 360-381-0499

8MM CZECH VZ-24 Mauser rifle, overallin good condition, bore is not pristine, shootergrade, comes with stripper clips in bandolier,$80. 509-899-3244

2004 FORD FOCUS, a/c, automatic, powerlocks/windows, alpine radio with iPod con-nection, 80,500 miles, great commuter car,$4900. 253-735-0382

REC VEHICLES

SPORTING GOODS

WANTEDVEHICLES

1955 CHEVY, 4 DR automatic, 6 cylinder,rebuilt transmission, no rust, beautiful con-dition, $13,000. 425-823-6319

1965 FORD ton pickup with canopy, runs,bought to restore, ran out of money, mustsell, $1500 OBO. 425-255-2992

1968 FORD RANGER PICKUP, new up-holstery, air horns bed liner, new tires, slid-ing rear window, 81,000 miles on a rebuiltmotor, excellent condition. 360-426-6333

2001 FORD TAURUS SE, miles a little highbut does not smoke, tires are Michilin at50%, new front brake pads, rear breaks 74%,no a/c, v-6, $2500. 360-400-1824

2001 HD 883 Screaming eagle, custom paint,quick release windshield and back rest oncustom seat, 19K miles, excellent condition,$4800 firm, must see to appreciate. 206-595-9896

JOHN DEERE model tractor wanted 1/16 orso scale model, older model. 253-941-5586

BOAT TRAILER for 12 ft. boat. 425-418-8931

Local F Prize WinnersThe Local 751-

F MasterCard raffleraised thousandsfor Guide Dogs ofAmerica. Winningtickets were drawnat the August meet-ings. Thanks to allwho helped makethe fundraiser a suc-cess. Photo above: Salvatore Morehead

(center) won the $1,250 MasterCard.Congratulating him L to R: PaulVeltkamp, Sec-Treasurer SusanPalmer, Fred Hoskins (who sold theticket) and Local F President DwyaneJohnson.

NOTE: Member Steve Scocco won thesecond place prize (a $500MasterCard) but was on travelassignment in Australia so couldn’tcollect in person.

Dave Hopkins was all smiles afterrecieving the $250 MasterCard fromSec-Treasurer Susan Palmer after histicket was drawn.


EASTERN WASHINGTON

Members working at the SafewayDistribution Center in Spokane ratified anew five-year agreement in August.

These seven talented mechanics keepthe facility and all its equipment in toprunning condition. This is not an easytask when you think about the volume ofitems passing through the warehouseweekly to stock all the Safeway stores inEastern Washington, Northern Idaho andMontana.

The top issue for this contract waspreserving the Automotive Pension Plan,which the new agreement did includingall pension surcharges are covered bythe employer.

The contract also maintained otherbenefits for the life of the agreement,including maintaining health and wel-fare costs at a cap of six percent.

New Agreement for Members at Safeway Spokane

Union Stewards in Eastern Washing-ton are better prepared to represent themembers thanks to recent training pro-vided by the Machinists Union. BusinessRep Steve Warren and Staff Assistant KenHoward coordinated the training with IAMWestern Territory Education Rep MarieBox. Sessions were held in Yakima, Tri-Cities and Spokane to reach more of theStewards. While the training was volun-tary, 85 percent of the Stewards were ableto arrange their schedules to attend.

“The high participation rate demon-strates the commitment of our Stew-ards,” said Business Rep Warren. “Allthe feedback was very positive. To keepeveryone engaged and involved, the train-ing included lots of back and forth con-versation and group activities. Stewardsappreciated this interaction and found itmore useful than if the information hadsimply been presented in viewfoils.”

The in-depth workshop covered suchtopics as the roles and responsibilities ofa Steward, which is often times the hard-est and yet most thankless job in theunion. Other subjects included trainingon conducting investigations, grievancehandling, just cause for discipline, pastpractice and Weingarten rights. One seg-ment that is critical for stewards to un-derstand is their legal status under theNLRB, which makes them equal withmanagement when representing employ-ees on the shop floor, in the supervisor’soffice or in grievance meetings.

Left: Stewards drove from as faraway as Grand Coulee to attend thetraining session at the SpokaneUnion Hall. Photo right: Stewardspose for a group photo uponcompletion of the course.

“I have been to several Union Stew-ard training sessions in the past, but thiswas by far one of the best. All the Stew-ards agreed, the instructor did an excel-lent job,” said Steward Jerry Mikelson,who works at Rabanco in Goldendale.“We learned a lot in a short period oftime. Everyone was involved and it wasa very positive session. I’ve been to othertraining that lasted three to four days, butthis was better in one day. I would go toit again, it was that good.”

“I’ve been a Steward for four years, andthis training helped me fine tune my Stew-ard skills. I think it is really helpful for newStewards and will point them in the rightdirection,” said Sam Jensen, a Steward atPexco in Yakima. “I especially liked thesegment on investigating grievances andthe emphasis on listening to all differentviewpoints and taking everyone’s inputinto consideration. As a Steward, we haveall experienced moving ahead with only

hearing one side ofthe story.”

“I thought thetraining was reallygood and will helpStewards better rep-resent the members.While some of it wasa good review, I en-joyed hearing others’experiences andlearning about theirissues,” said Stew-ard Troy Ritter, who

Safeway recently hired an additionalindividual into the bargaining unit - ac-knowledging the importance of their role

Business Rep Steve Warren (far left) and Staff Assistant Ken Howard (farright) congratulate Stewards who completed the training session in Yakima.

works at Grand Coulee dam. “We shouldconsider offering this every year so newStewards get the training sooner. It isalways good to be reminded of whereyour boundaries are and what you can

and can’t do as a representative of theMachinists Union. It is a duty 24/7.”

Special thanks to Marie Box and theWestern Territory Office for deliveringsuch useful and educational training.

Steward Training to Better Serve Eastern Washington

nerships in developing creative strate-gies to help high school age youth pre-pare for a full range of postsecondaryoptions and 21st century careers. If en-acted, this would help students gain realworld job experience and acquire theskills they need to start a career.

L to R: Doug Way and Tom Rowland meet with Business Rep Steve Warrento discuss issues prior to negotiating the new agreement for members at theSafeway Distribution Center in Spokane.


Murray PromotesWorkforce Development

The interactive format got everyone engaged in the training and made it fun.

SenatorMurraytalkswith amemberon theshopfloor atTriumph.

Above: In one of the group sessionsat the Tri-Cities training, memberswork together on a project.

Above: Stewards completing the informative training at Tri-Cities. Thesession provided in-depth information on a number of topics to helpStewards better represent the membership at their various employers.

in maintaining the distribution center.Members overwhelmingly voted to

ratify the new agreement in late August.

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