Stand Up For Your Contract July 16th

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Inside IndexPresident's Message ...... 2Political Action ............... 3Strike Sanction .............. 6Retirement ...................... 9Want Ads ........................ 10

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HonorableAchievements

A Matter ofHealth

Jessica Wedvik and MichaelConant each were awardedIAM Scholarships

Union stops transfer toprotect member’shealth

GET U P A N D GO!

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STOPWORK

MEETINGJuly 16th

Thanks to assistance from UnionStewards on the 787 airplane line, sev-eral members received pay adjustmentsworth thousands of dollars. The mem-bers appreciated having the Union astheir advocate.

Business Rep Brett Coty noted,“Union Stewards on the 787 line havebeen doing a great job representing themembers and protecting their rights,which is often very challenging with anew program. While the 787 may be anew Boeing airplane line, members as-

signed there remain covered by the samecontract and work rules. Recently, Stew-ards Allen Neph and Robin Doll wereable to help members secure thousandsof dollars in back pay to correct payinequities.”

751-member Alan Erickson receiveda pay adjustment and back pay whichresulted in over $11,000 gross while751-member Mark Cleveland receivedan adjustment that grossed approximately$29,000.

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Attending the strike sanction meet-ing on July 16th is the single mostimportant thing a member can do todemonstrate to Boeing you are seriousabout getting a good contract.

The strike sanction meeting is alsoknown as a “Stop Work Meeting” be-cause the purpose is to show Boeingyour solidarity on this one day in Julyso they will offer a fair contract inAugust and avoid a strike in Septem-ber.

This year the Stop Work Meetingwill be combined with a solidarity event,which provides an opportunity for youand your family to enjoy a day of fun(courtesy of the Union) at the Fun For-est, Pacific Science Center and Experi-ence Music Project/Science FictionMuseum.

Holding an initial strike sanctionvote in advance of the actual contractexpiration date accomplishes twothings:

First, the initial vote provides ad-

Stand Up For Your Contract July 16th

STOP WORK Mass MeetingIT’S OUR TIME THIS TIME

WHEN Wednesday, July 16, 2008Doors open 8:30 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m.

WHERE Key Arena, Seattle CenterWHAT Strike Sanction Vote + Family Solidarity

eventWHY Vote to grant strike sanction authority:

• Sets up process to receive strike benefits if we strike in September• Shows Boeing you support your negotiators

vanced legal notice to the Grand Lodgeso members will receive strike benefitchecks without any undue delay if theyvote to strike on September 3rd. It isrequired by the IAM Constitution.

Second, an early strike sanctionvote is a prime opportunity to educateand rally our members. A strong signalof membership determination can per-suade Boeing to bargain earnestly andreduce the chances you will have tostrike to secure a good agreement.

Boeing closely watches attendanceat this meeting as a gauge of howsupportive the members are of Unionnegotiators. A small crowd tells themmembers are not serious about obtain-ing a fair contract and do not supportUnion negotiators.Important Points to Remember

This vote is NOT an indication astrike will occur on September 4th.The IAM Constitution requires a reaf-firmation of strike sanction when you

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GAO Sustains Boeing Tanker ProtestThe 45,000 active and retired members

of Aerospace Machinists’ District Lodge751 were jubilant in response to the stronglyworded Government Accountability Of-fice (GAO) Report that cited serious flawsin the Air Force refueling tanker competi-tion that led to a French-built Airbus beingchosen over a U.S. manufactured Boeing767. The GAO, the investigative arm ofCongress, responded to The BoeingCompany’s protest of the Tanker awardedto European-based Airbus/EADS with aterse, 3-page document that indicated theAir Force made significant errors in theirdecision.

Machinists members, who haveworked tirelessly since the Air Forceannouncement in February, took part ina rally with Senators Patty Murray andMaria Cantwell. On June 20th, both Sena-tors walked the 767 line in Everett before

coming to the Machinists hall for a cel-ebration of the announcement.

“Our workers have been building AirForce Tankers for 67 years,” stated Dis-trict 751 President Tom Wroblewski. “Itwas inconceivable that the Air Forcecould pick Airbus, when they don’t havea factory in this country or any workers.It’s even worse when you consider theAir Force picked Airbus/EADS, whichis getting $18 billion bailouts from Eu-rope, and the US Trade Rep has a lawsuitwith the World Trade Organization overthis very issue.”

“We are fired up and ready to go,”said Wroblewski. “Our 767 workers canget started on the tankers right now,which will defend America.”

Wroblewski thanked all the membersand citizens who have helped in theeffort – writing letters and e-mails, mak-

ing phone calls, at-tending rallies andputting pressureon the governmentto make the rightchoice.

IAM effortsreach far beyondour membership at751. The IAMLegislative De-partment, underthe direction ofMatt McKinnon,has led a sustained

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Standing with our strike statues (dressing in contract 08 shirts) outside theEverett Hall - 751-Member Alan Erickson (center) thanks Steward Allen Neph (l)and Business Rep Brett Coty for assistance in getting his pay adjustment, whichresulted in thousands of dollars in back pay.

787 Stewards Ensure MembersReceive Pay Adjustments

767 member Mike McDougall, along with SenatorsCantwell and Murray, emphasized the need to build anAmerican tanker at a rally on June 20.

For more information on theStrike Sanction/Solidarityevent, see page 6

Plan to attend the StrikeSanction meeting on July16th. This is the single mostimportant commitment everymember can make to secure afair contract.

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Tommy WilsonPaul Knebel

Mark B. JohnsonRay BaumgardnerEmerson Hamilton

Stan JohnsonPaul MillikenRon Bradley

Jimmy DarrahHeather Barstow

Jon HoldenDon Morris

Richard JacksonBrett Coty

Union Business Representatives

Susan PalmerSecretary-Treasurer

Clifton WyattVice President

Tom WroblewskiPresident, Directing

Business Representative

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

We Need Every Member to Do Their Part on July 16th

James CoatsSergeant-at-Arms

by Tom Wroblewski,District President

751 RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES

STATE LEGISLATURE1st District House 1 Al O’Brien, D

2nd District Senate Marilyn Rasmussen, D House 1 Ray Harper, D House 2 Tom Campbell, R

3rd District Senate Lisa Brown, D House 1 Alex Wood, D House 2 Timm Ormsby, D

6th District House 1 Don Barlow, D

10th District Senate Mary Margaret Haugen, D House 1 Tim Knue, D

11th District Senate Margarita Prentice, D House 1 Zack Hudgins, D House 2 Robert Hasegawa, D

17th District House 1 Tim Probst*, D 19th District Senate Brian Hatfield, D House 1 Dean Takko, D House 2 Brian Blake, D

21st District House 1 Mary Helen Roberts, D House 2 Marko Liias, D

22nd District Senate Karen Fraser, D House 1 Brendan Williams, D House 2 Sam Hunt, D

23rd District Senate Phil Rockefeller, D House 1 Sherry Appleton, D

24th District Senate Jim Hargrove, D House 1 Kevin VanDeWege, D House 2 Lynn Kessler, D

25th District House 2 Dawn Morrell, D

26th District House 2 Larry Seaquist*, D

FEDERAL RACESU.S. Congress

1st Dist. - Jay Inslee, D2nd Dist. - Rick Larsen, D3rd Dist. - Brian Baird, D4th Dist. - George Fearing*, D6th Dist. - Norm Dicks, D7th Dist. - Jim McDermott, D8th Dist. - Darcy Burner*, D9th Dist. - Adam Smith, D

Brad Owen, D

40th District House 1 David Quall, D

43rd District House 2 Frank Chopp, D

44th District House 1 Hans Dunshee, D House 2 Liz Loomis, D

45th District House 1 Roger Goodman, D House 2 Larry Springer, D

46th District House 1 Gerry Pollet, D House 2 Phyllis Kenney, D

47th District House 1 Geoff Simpson, D House 2 Pat Sullivan, D

28th District House 1 Troy Kelley, D House 2 Tami Green, D

29th District House 1 Steve Conway, D

30th District House 1 Mark Miloscia, D

31st District House 2 Christopher Hurst, D

32nd District House 1 Maralyn Chase, D

33rd District House 2 Dave Upthegrove, D

34th District House 1 Eileen Cody, D

35th District House 1 Darrell Daugs, D

36th District House 1 John Burbank, D House 2 Mary Lou Dickerson, D

37th District House 1 Sharon Tomiko-Santos, D House 2 Eric Pettigrew, D

38th District House 1 John McCoy, D House 2 Mike Sells, D

VOTE IN THEPRIMARY ELECTIONTuesday, August 19

Recommendations based on reviews of voting records and responses to

questions on workers’ issues.

*Denotes Challenger

*Denotes Challenger Denotes Open Seat

GOVERNORChristine Gregoire, D

LT. GOVERNOR

ATTORNEY GENERAL

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

John Ladenburg*, D

Mike Kreidler, D

COMM OF PUBLIC LANDSDoug Sutherland, R

AUDITORBrian Sonntag, D

PIERCE COUNTY EXECUTIVECalvin Goings*, D

Do Your Part - July 16What is the one thing

you can do to help securea good contract? Attendthe strike sanction meet-ing at Key Arena on July16th.

This is your chance to impact theupcoming contract negotiations. Whileit is primarily a procedural meeting re-quired by the IAM Constitution, it is theone time members can stand togetherand show Boeing they are united in ourefforts to get a good contract.

It’s Our Time This Time is morethan a slogan; however, to make it realityrequires membership participation. ‘JustSay No, Get Up and Go’ is the theme forJuly 16th. First shift employees can makea tremendous impact by walking outtogether from the plants on that day.

A huge crowd on July 16th showssolidarity and demonstrates memberssupport Union efforts at the bargainingtable. Strike authorization is how yournegotiators obtain leverage at the bar-gaining table. (See page 6 for more in-formation on the meeting and vote). Simi-lar meetings will take place at EdwardsAir Force Base, Wichita and Portland.

Yet July 16th is about more than justnegotiation updates and a vote. Mem-bers and their families can enjoy a day offun at the Seattle Center - courtesy of theUnion (See page 7 for additional details)

In past contract years, we have hadseparate family solidarity events.Since this year’s strike sanction isat the Seattle Center, we invitemembers and their families to takeadvantage of the amenities there(Fun Forest, Pacific Science Cen-ter, and Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum).Negotiation Update

After starting negotiations more than amonth early, I am disappointed at the lackof substantial progress from the negotiat-ing subcommittees. We have seen little orno movement from Boeing negotiators inmost areas of the contract. The Companyappears to want to just ‘talk’ about issuesrather than begin serious bargaining. Sev-eral subcommittees are still waiting forBoeing to pass a counterproposal.

This lack of movement from Boeingnegotiators means we need movementfrom you, our members – movement thatincludes attending the strike sanction onJuly 16th. Shutting Boeing down for oneday is the best way for them to under-stand the impact our members have onthe Company.Boeing Introduces ‘New Benefits’ forNon-Represented

In June, Boeing announced a newretirement benefit program for new non-represented employees that eliminatesthe traditional pension plan and insteadoffers what they are calling an ‘enhanced401K’ plan.

If Boeing proposes a similar plan for

our new hires, it proves they neitherlisten nor learn from the past. Our mem-bers have said loud and clear they are notinterested in any proposal that offers oneset of benefits to one group of employeesand a different set of benefits to anothergroup of employees. It didn’t work in2005, and it won’t work in 2008.

At new hire orientations over the lasttwo years, not one member has asked to‘replace the traditional pension plan’ withan enhanced 401K plan. One look atrecent stock market activity is proof ofwhy we need to have a guaranteed ben-efit at retirement.

Boeing states this new retirement ben-efit will help them “better manage ourretirement plan expenses and reduce fi-nancial risks.” The fact is the bulk ofBoeing’s retirement expenses are in theexecutive pension plan, which they haveno plans to eliminate.

With profits up over 828 percent inthe past five years, It’s Our Time ThisTime to improve existing benefits forthe current and future members whogenerate Boeing’s profit.Tanker Rebid

Finally, I want to thank each andevery member and citizen who got in-volved and took action to protest the AirForce’s choice of an Airbus tanker. Youhave written letters, sent e-mails, at-tended rallies, spoke to reporters, talkedto friends and relatives and helped getpublic support for the best tanker – aBoeing, Machinists Union built tanker.

The GAO’s recommendation shows thattogether we can make a difference.

However, this issue reached far beyondthe membership of District 751. Our Inter-national has been leading the fight in Wash-ington DC, along with our Congressionaldelegation – pushing on every front – at theAir Force, Pentagon, Congress, GAO andto the citizens of this great country. At theIAM Legislative Conference, the tankerwas the top issue and delegates from acrossthe U.S. took that message to their repre-sentatives. Members in all 50 states havewritten letters, talked to reporters and de-manded the U.S. Air Force have a U.S.tanker.

With the GAO recommendation, ourwork doesn’t stop, but continues to thenext level. We won’t rest until we arebuilding a U.S. Air Force tanker becauseIt’s Our Time This Time!

July 2008 751 AERO MECHANIC

POLITICAL ACTION

Boeing and the American people are thebig winners in this decision. The GAOcriticisms were a scathing indictment ofthe Air Force’s process. The Air Forcewill have no choice but to re-bid thisproject. The Pacific Northwest has along, proud tradition of equipping ournation’s military. Our experienced,highly skilled work force and strongindustrial base should be countedamong our country’s most importantmilitary assets.

– Senator Maria Cantwell

Congressional Reaction to GAO Decision

The GAO did not, and could not, considerthe key policy issues this contract raises.Issues such as illegal subsidies, real-worldoperating costs, economic impacts, and theimportance of maintaining our most criticaladvantage: innovation through Americandefense-oriented research and developmentare not included in the RFP. It is Congress’job to determine whether major defensepurchases meet the needs of our warfighterand deserve taxpayer funding. – Senator Patty Murray

In the coming days, I will work to ensurethat the Air Force follows the GAO’srecommendations to provide our men andwomen in our military with the bestrefueling tanker for our national security. Iwill work to make sure Americantaxpayers don’t foot the bill for a lesscapable, more expensive and illegally-subsidized European tanker. – Congressman Rick Larsen

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This is a sweeping and detailed decision thatidentifies numerous substantive errors madeby the Air Force in this competition to replacethe fleet of KC-135 aerial refueling tankers.Contrary to the public statements made bythe Air Force, the larger Airbus A-330 didNOT provide the best value to the taxpayer orto the warfighter. While the GAO hasdocumented many of the significant errorsthat were made in this competition, it is nowup to Congress to review the matter and tomake its judgment about how we meet theurgent need to replace these tanker aircraft. – Congressman Norm Dicks

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grassroots effort to overturn the tankeraward, with members in all 50 states con-tacting lawmakers and urging an investiga-tion of the process that resulted in theAirbus design being chosen over one basedon Boeing’s 767, a model with more than10 million hours of commercial flight time.

IAM General Vice President RichMichalski, who has been a driving force intrying to overturn the tanker decision de-clared, “We need to decide as a nation ifbillions in taxpayer dollars should be usedto support job creation programs overseaswhile this country slips deeper into reces-sion. We know the answer – not only is theBoeing aircraft superior, but we can beginbuilding these planes right away.”Michalski urged IAM members to keeppressure on and contact lawmakers to demand thecontract be awarded to the workers, the aircraft and thecompany that won it in the first place – Boeing.

The Washington State Congressional delegation willcontinue to be leaders in this fight to push for a Boeing-built tanker. They are aided by a united Kansas Con-gressional delegation, and other allies, together with abarrage of industry and defense analysts. Media atten-tion on the tanker remains strong, and the staff of IAM751 worked aggressively with 767 line workers topublicize the issue. IAM members on the 767 line whoparticipated in televised interviews and lobbying electedofficials include Jason Redrup, Steve Parsley, MikeMcDougall, Bill Shore, Tom Hughs, Dave Sellards, and

Warren Pullig. Some of the interviews were televisednationally, and that led to international reporters cover-ing our side of this important issue.

After the GAO decision, District 751 hosted a laborpress briefing which included leaders from the Coali-tion of Labor Unions at Boeing (CLUB - SPEEA,Teamsters, Operating Engineers, Security Local 5), aswell as the State Labor Council. The event showed thatorganized labor was united to fight for America’s Jobs,for America’s Economy, and for America’s Tanker.“This is a very positive step for the American workerand the American taxpayer. This GAO report willhopefully move us closer to putting Americans to work

with our tax dollars,” said Washington StateLabor Council President Rick Bender. “Theeconomic downturn is wreaking havoc withjobs here in America and a stimulus boost ofthis magnitude will certainly help Washing-ton State’s economy and the country as awhole.”

Aerospace Machinists are elated to havea fighting chance at winning back the tanker,and bringing her back to America.

“We stand ready to work with our Con-gressional Delegation, our allies, and TheBoeing Company to bring the Tanker backhome to America, where it belongs,” addedDistrict President Tom Wroblewski. “Thisis a positive step for workers, for taxpayersand for Washington State, where the Tankerprogram creates 9,000 jobs and a $400 mil-lion annual boost to our local economy. We

know this is the first step, but today all the members ofthe Aerospace Machinists are very proud to be Ameri-can.”

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Senator Patty Murray (l) talks with 751-member Tim Gurno on the 767 line.

751-member Salim Balolia (l) thanks SenatorMaria Cantwell for her help on the 767 tanker.

The GAO said the tanker contract decision was seriously flawedbecause the Air Force:

◆ Did not assess the relative merits of the tanker proposals inaccordance with the criteria it established.

◆ Miscalculated the life cycle costs of Boeing’s tanker andincorrectly concluded the Airbus tanker would have lower operatingcosts.

◆ Improperly gave the larger Airbus plane extra credit forexceeding certain performance parameters even though “noconsideration” was supposed to be given for exceeding parameters.

◆ Failed to prove that the Airbus plane could refuel all the AirForce aircraft it needs to service.

◆ Conducted "misleading and unequal discussions" by providingAirbus with more information than Boeing.

◆ “Unreasonably” favored Airbus after the company refused toagree to help set up maintenance depots within two years of thefirst airplane delivery.

◆ Inappropriately rejected Boeing's estimate of its engineeringcosts and made "unreasonable" increases in that estimate.

The Air Force is expected to ask to re-bid the contract.

Key Findings in GAO Report

What’s Next

GAO Tanker Decision: Victory for Our State and IAM

Members took to the streets to celebrate the GAO decision, which gives the Boeing tanker another chance.

L to R: Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Mary Maine, FayeHiggins and District President Tom Wroblewski discuss theGAO report on the tanker out on the 767 line.


Craig Bass is the kind of guy whomakes his coworkers smile. Craig is anAviation Maintenance Technician(AMT), and has served for many years asthe Senior Safety Focal for the CustomerDelivery Center (CDC) in Seattle.

In early April of this year, while on aCompany-sponsored business trip, Craigwas struck with sudden and total paraly-sis from the waist down. He was imme-diately flown home and admitted to ahospital, where he remained until thesecond week of June. Craig has beendiagnosed with not just one or two, butthree serious, life-threatening illnesses,and lost the function of his legs.

In mid-May, his co-workers andfriends at the CDC learned that Craig

Boeing employees can help children get ready forschool by donating new books, school supplies andbackpacks during the annual Books & Backpacks drive.Donations offer a significant step toward school-readi-ness for children whose families cannot afford schoolsupplies or books for their homes. Books go to PageAhead, a local nonprofit that distributes books to chil-dren involved in reading programs at schools where ahigh percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Because low-incomestudents often times do not ownany books, the distribution of newbooks to take home offers a tre-mendous incentive to read. Back-packs and school supplies donatedby employees in Everett go to thePuget Sound Labor Agency for distribution through theKid’s Resource Center. Items donated by other PugetSound employees go to World Vision for distributionthrough the Teacher Resource Center. Backpacks andsupplies are distributed to children in schools that havea high percentage of low-income students.

Page Ahead recently received a national award for itspartnership with the Books & Backpacks drive. Theaward was given by Reading is Fundamental, a nationalnonprofit that built the model of distributing books tochildren who normally would not have any books intheir homes. Page Ahead was one of 25 organizationshonored nationwide for their effective partnership.

To participate, bring in new books, backpacks andschool supplies or donate via credit or debit card onlineduring the July drive. Visit the Books & Backpacks Website at http://community.web.boeing.com/nwregion/ei_drives_bbp.cfm for more information and to giveonline.

Take Part in the AnnualBooks & Backpacks Drive

would soon be released from the hospitaland allowed to go home. After weeks ofphysical therapy, Craig would still needto use a wheelchair, which meant thesteps of his front porch leading to thefront door would need to be replacedwith a ramp. When his IAM co-workersheard this, they sprang into action.Craig’s co-workers quickly raised thefunds needed for supplies to build awheelchair ramp and contacted the PugetSound Labor Agency, who purchasesand delivers the materials. The PugetSound Labor Agency has assisted IAM751 volunteers in building many rampsover the years.

On May 28th, many of Craig’s co-workers and friends, both Union mem-

bers and manage-ment, showed upwith tools in hand.These CDC workersknow and understandeach other’s workhabits and personali-ties, so the collabo-rative building pro-cess just came natu-rally.

While one groupset about measuringand sawing, anotherprepared the area.Yet another groupwent to work inCraig’s back yard,where they shored upa fallen tree andcleared a small pondand fountain area

damaged in a recent windstorm.Craig is now home from the hospital.

His friends at the CDC, along with all hisUnion brothers and sisters, wish him aspeedy recovery because, around the CDC,they miss Craig. Hurry Back, Craig!

Special thanks to the following whohelped with the project: Brett Kennedy,Billy Graham, Steve Questad, CedericDaniels, Wayne Johnson, Mike Turner,Gary Brewer, Wilson (Fergie) Ferguson,Ron Skrzypiec, Jeff Rickets, BobKannitzer, Dean Nachbar, Tom Loewen,Vennie Murphy, Dave Flesher, ScottBranigan, Kermit Cole, Steve Smith,George Braun, Byron Dodge, NeilKocina, and Stosh Tomala.

Above: Members and managementfrom the CDC turned out toconstruct a wheelchair ramp to helpCraig Bass (photo right) after hewas suddenly struck with life-threatening illnesses that has himconfined to a wheelchair.

751 members on the Boeing forklift team: Front L to R: MikeWeinman, Doug Graham, Kirt Jones. Back L to R: Joe Henry,Mike McAllister, Jeff Graham and Teresa Doern. Not picturedbut also on the team: Jerry Heller.

On Saturday, June 21, twenty-nine ofour top forklift drivers at Boeing turnedout to compete for a spot on the Boeingteam in the Regional forklift rodeo com-petition later this summer.

Drivers were challenged to maneuver atricky course, pick up pallets, barrels, pipesand various stack loads. In addition totesting their skills and avoiding strategiccones on the challenging course, partici-pants also battled the clock – all whileusing their best safety practices.

This year’s event offered additionalchallenges to the slalom course designedto simulate real-world situations and job-related tasks that drivers must navigate:pedestrians. Pedestrians, loitering in themidfield and stepping abruptly into cross-walks painted on the asphalt of the KentSpace Center parking lot, posed an addedchallenge to drivers showcasing their fi-nesse with a combination of efficiency,precision, and safety. The “pedestrians”were wooden lifesize cutouts of Site Services leadersand Boeing Material Handling Directors and managers– which provided many jokes as drivers tried to avoidthe dummies throughout the course.

While all 29 drivers had tremendous talent, only thetop eight made the team to move on to the regional

Mike Weinman navigates the Egg Drop Slalomwhile a judge and some wooden dummies look on.

competition. Doug Graham had the top score again thisyear– making it his fifth consecutive first-place finish.Others making the team in order of their finish: MikeWeinman, Kirt Jones, Theresa Doern, Jeff Graham,Jerry Heller, Mike McAllister and Joseph Henry.

Business Rep Tommy Wilson, who also serves as theDistrict Safety Coordinator, stated, “Our members proveeach year they are the best because of the training andskills they receive at Boeing. This is dangerous work,requiring highly skilled, properly trained professionalswho incorporate safety into all aspects of their job. Thecompetition among peers builds camaraderie and pro-vides an arena to showcase their skills. Everyone sharestips and supports each other. The fact that our memberswin top awards in the state each year is a testament totheir skill level.”

Drivers will represent Boeing at the Regional forkliftrodeo in August - with the top teams and individualsmoving on to the state competition at the Governor’sSafety Conference in September.

Members gave up an afternoon to construct awheelchair ramp for CDC co-worker to allow himeasier access in and out of his house.

Wilson ‘Fergie’ Ferguson cuts woodto frame the ramp.

Forklift Rodeo Provides Arena to Showcase Skills

CDC Workers Come Together toHelp an IAM Brother


Each year, the IAM recognizes thosestriving to continue their education byawarding scholarships to Union mem-bers and their families. The scholarshipsare awarded based on scholastic achieve-ments and community involvement. Stu-dents and members from across the na-tion compete for these scholarships, andthis year children of two 751 memberswere selected to receive IAM scholar-ships.Michael Conant

One of the local students earning the2008 IAM Scholarship was MichaelConant, of Lacey, who is the son ofLocal 751-C member John Conant.Michael was awarded the IAM Voc-Tech scholarship, which totals $4,000.Michael has continually excelled in hisstudies – showing an exceptional talentfor anything mechanical, including en-gineering, physics and electrical/elec-tronics.

From an early age, Michael showedan interest and aptitude for anything witha motor that goes fast. After he main-tained a perfect 4.0 grade point averagethrough middle school, Michael’s fatherbought a 1970 Chevy Nova for the two ofthem to restore in their spare time. AsMichael continued to earn good grades,they purchased additional items for theNova. The renovation project with theNova gave Michael valuable hands onexperience with automotive engines be-yond what can be learned in a classroom.

Michael has also been working towardcertification from the nationally recog-nized National Institute for AutomotiveService Excellence (ASE) while going

through high school. His mechanical talentand skills qualified him for the Ford/AAAteam where he competed as a part of NorthThurston High School Automotive team.He has already completed many collegelevel courses in technical drafting and au-tomotive, as well as taking part in the techprep program.

His level of dedication and commit-ment is evident in every aspect of his life.While attending high school he workedfor nearly twoyears at Safewaybefore securing ajob at DiscountTire that wouldallow him to ex-pand his automo-tive skills.

In addition tothe IAM Scholar-ship, Michaelearned the Wash-ington State Prin-cipals ScholarAward for seniorswho graduate inthe top 5 percent of their class. He alsoreceived a the certificate of academicachievement for passing the Washing-ton State WASL standards in reading,writing and mathematics. In the fall, hewill use the scholarship to either attendSouth Puget Sound Community Collegefor a degree in automotive or begin classesat Green River Community Collegeaimed toward becoming an Air TrafficController. No matter where his futuretakes him, Michael will be successful inwhatever endeavor he chooses for hisfuture.

JessicaWedvik

J e s s i c aWedvik, ofKent, who isthe daughterof 751-Cm e m b e rG e o r g eWedvik, wasawarded theRoman A.M a y f i e l dschola rsh ipfor her strongsense of ser-vice in thec o m m u n i t yand academic

excellence. This scholarship was namedafter the Local C member who dedicatedhis life to helping others through Unionactivity, promoting volunteerism andcommunity service. The recognition hadspecial meaning since her father hadworked with Roman years ago.

Like Roman, Jessica began helpingothers at an early age when she joined“Campfires” before she started kinder-garten. Since then she has continuallyvolunteered for community service,which included city clean-up projects,various food drives, and the AmericanCancer Society’s Relay for Life. Muchof her community service projects aretied to her school activities. She wasPresident of the National Honor Society,active in DECA, Key Club and ModelUnited Nations. In addition, she helpedorganize an Environmental Club at KentMeridian, which started a school recy-cling program.

Jessica also demonstrated leadershipin athletics where she was captain of theswim team this year, lettered all fouryears, and then worked as a lifeguard lastsummer to earn extra money for college.

Her commitment to academics is justas impressive. At the Kent MeridianAwards Night, Jessica was repeatedlycalled to the stage for recognition, whichincluded:

• Washington State Principals’ Schol-ars (seniors who graduate in top 6% oftheir class);

• President’s Education “Gold” Award(seniors with cumulative GPA between4.0 and 3.75);

• Certificate of Academic Excellence(cumulative GPA of 3.2 with specificcredits including Precalculus/Trigonom-etry, 3 years of science and 2 years offoreign language);

• Washington State Honors Award(students who met rigorous academicstandards combining cumulative gradepoint average with SAT or ACT scores);

• Rotary Club (honors top 25 studentsby cumulative GPA)

Yet earning the IAM Roman MayfieldScholarship was just part of the recogni-tion bestowed on this remarkable youngwoman. She earned the 33rd LegislativeDistrict Scholarship, which was pre-sented by Governor Gregoire at St.Martin’s College in Olympia. In addi-tion, she earned the prestigious Wash-ington Scholar, which provides full tu-ition to any public university as well asseveral other scholarship awards.

Jessica is planning for a career inbusiness and will be attending the Uni-versity of Washington, where she is oneof the few freshmen admitted to the UWSchool of Business.

These scholarships are given out ev-ery year and are available to a handful ofmembers and their children, stepchil-dren, and adoptive children. You canlearn more about the scholarship pro-grams by visiting www.goiam.org. Ap-plications for the 2009 IAM Scholarshipwill be available in August.

Wedvik and Conant Earn IAM Scholarships

Six months into the IAM contract, the140 workers at the Filtrona Manufactur-ing Plant celebrated the receipt of theirsecond $331 bonus. The PerformanceBonus Plan, negotiated under the IAM-Filtrona Contract, is issued quarterly.The Bonus Plan is granted on estab-lished criteria, including safety, accidentreduction, on-time performance, qual-ity, material scrap, and extrusion set up.

The IAM’s first contract at Filtronaalso included a $1.50 per hour raise,which immediately increased the annualwages by $3,000. Before workers votedfor Machinists Union representation lastyear, Filtrona in Yakima was a non-union factory and workers had no voicein their wages, hours and working condi-tions.

Filtrona is a global company based inLondon that makes extrusion plastic com-ponents; the Yakima factory manufac-tures aircraft parts for Boeing and Air-bus, including the 767 and 787 aircraft.

“The IAM spent a lot of time andmoney helping us organize this plant,”

Members at Yakima Filtrona Plant Get Quarterly Bonus

said Dave Bailey, who was one of theprimary inplant organizers. “Now withthe Performance Bonus Plan payments,even those who initially didn’t supportUnion representation know how theUnion has helped workers at our plant.”

“We appreciate the $1.50 an hour

raise and the benefits,” said Steve Gause,another Filtrona/IAM member. “Mostimportant, it’s nice to know we havebacking and someone looking out for us.We didn’t have that before.”

Business Reps Ed Rittenberg and PaulMilliken represent members at Filtrona

and have been handling a slate of griev-ances and important contract adminis-trative issues, including securing job de-scriptions and ensuring that membersare protected by the terms and condi-tions of the contract.

“A lot of times, businesses opposeunionization because the costs will rise,”said Bailey. “But improvements in pro-ductivity, morale, safety, and health – be-cause of our Union benefits – keep costsdown. Heck, we have grown the member-ship at this factory from 130 to 140 in justsix months, proving that a unionizedworkforce allows companies to grow.”

Cindy Day, a member who spent a lotof time organizing Filtrona workers intothe IAM. “I’ve been at every meeting –supporting the Union. It took over a year,but we are proud of what we did and howwe stood together to get IAM represen-tation. I wish the members at Filtrona inTacoma would follow our lead,” saidDay, referring to the challenge of orga-nizing a non-union company. “It was along road, but worth every risk.”

751 members at Filtrona Extrusions in Yakima are happy to have Unionrepresentation. The Performance Bonus Plan has paid off two quarterlybonuses since the contract was ratified last November.

751-memberGeorge Wedvik(l) and his wifeMarilyn poseproudly withtheir daughterJessica, whoearned theIAM RomanMayfieldScholarship forher academicexcellence andcommitment tocommunityservice.

Left: IAMGrand LodgeRep KevinCummingspresentsJessicaWedvik withthe MayfieldScholarship.

IAM Grand Lodge Rep Kevin Cummings (l) presents MichaelConant (center) with the IAM Scholarship. His father John isa member of Local 751-C. Inset: Michael’s senior picture.


Answers to Member Questions on the Strike Sanction MeetingQ&A

Other TransportationOptions

When is the Strike Sanction meet-ing?

The All-Member ‘Stop Work’mass meeting and strike sanction

vote will be on Wednesday, July 16 atKey Arena in Seattle. Gates open at 8:30a.m. Meeting begins at 10 a.m. Bringgreen eligibility card for admittance. Thisis the one time every three years we gettogether to discuss our contract witheach other. “Just Say No – Get Up andGo” will be the theme for this day.

Are we excused from work to at-tend the Strike Sanction meeting?

Members on first and second shift areexcused on leave without pay(LWOP) to attend this meeting so

long as they work a portion of theirshift. It is imperative that on this excusedabsence, you show up for this meetingand stay for the entire event. The Com-pany may require proof of attendance inorder to allow such an excuse. Boeinghas indicated they will not approve anytime off for third shift employees. Wedisagree with this position.

Will we get paid for attending theStrike Sanction meeting?

No - this is the one day every threeyears that all members take time

off and “Just Say No – Get Up and Go”to show their commitment by leaving theworkplace. This show of solidarity sendsa message to the Company that we areserious about getting a good contract.First shift can make an especially bigimpact if an entire shop walks out to-gether in solidarity.

What do we put on our ETS?

As noted above, first and secondshift employees are asked to work

a portion of their shift. The remainder of

Chartered BusesIf a shop wants to organize and get the

required riders, the Union will help order a bus.The cost is $10 per person and buses must befilled with 47 riders to get this price. Deadlinefor ordering buses: Friday, July 11, 2008. Again,BUSES MUST BE FULL to get the $10 perperson price. Buses will be staged where neededfor pick up. Buses will leave immediately fol-lowing the strike sanction meeting and will notbe used for solidarity event. If you want to ordera bus, or need any other information, call 206-764-0319 or 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3319.Public Buses

Metro has several bus routes in and aroundthe Seattle Center, as well. For more specificinformation, please contact Metro at 206-553-3000 or check their website at http://transit.metrokc.gov (check EMP, Space Needle,Key Arena and Seattle Center Routes. From theEverett area, check Community Transit websiteat http://www.commtrans.org. For info fromTacoma, visit http://www.piercetransit.orgMonorail

The Seattle Center Monorail runs every 10minutes beginning at 9 a.m. from WestlakeCenter (Fifth and Pine Street) to the SeattleCenter. Round trip fare for adults $4; $1.50 foryouth ages 5-12; $2 for seniors 65+, disabledand persons with Medicare cards. Children 4and under ride free.

their shift will be charged to Leave With-out Pay (LWOP)

Will the LWOP count against myunused sick leave payout?

No. Boeing has noted that LWOPon July 16th will not be counted

against anyone who is eligible for anunused sick leave payout.

Can members bring family to theStrike Sanction Meeting?

Yes, because there is a solidarityevent immediately following the

strike sanction. Members can either bringtheir family to the meeting or meet themat the Seattle Center following the strikesanction meeting, which will last aboutone hour.

How do I get tickets to the solidar-ity events and who can use them?

As members leave Key Arena, theywill exchange their ballot for tick-

ets, which provides free entrance forthemselves and their family to the Se-attle Center Fun Forest, Pacific ScienceCenter, and Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum. Members thenpresent their ticket, which will admitthem and their family members, to any orall of the different events. NOTE: Tick-ets for solidarity events are only good forJuly 16th. (See page 7 for more informa-tion on solidarity event).

Will buses be provided as trans-portation to the meeting?

If shops want to organize a bus, theUnion will help schedule a bus

(see information below). The cost toorder a bus will be $10 for each rider.You must have 47 riders to get the $10per person price.

Where can I park for the StrikeSanction Meeting?

There are many parking lots aroundKey Arena/Seattle Center for this

meeting since large public events areregularly held at the Center. See map onpage below for some suggested lots.Carpooling is advised. Public transpor-tation buses are another option.

What about arrangements forpeople with disabilities?

Hearing Impaired - An interpreterwill be available on the floor at thebottom of Section 115. Section 114

will be reserved for wheelchairs.

How do I get a ballot?

Exchange the green eligibility cardyou receive in the mail for a ballot.If you forget the card, get a good

standing card at the ticket windows onthe East Side of Key Arena. On the westside, go into Key Arena and good stand-ing cards are available at booths to theright just inside the door. Dues must bepaid through May to be eligible to vote.

What will be on the ballot?

You will vote either YES or NO togrant the Negotiating CommitteeStrike Sanction Authority (see

sample ballot below).

Who counts the ballots?

Members who volunteer will countthe ballots immediately followingthe meeting.

Why do we have a second vote onSeptember 3rd to reaffirm strike

sanction?

When you vote on July 16th, youhave not seen the proposal. Once

members see the final offer, membershave the opportunity to change theirminds. The initial strike sanction meet-ing on July 16 is a show of solidarity andsupport to the negotiators. It is also re-quired by the IAM Constitution to startthe process of preparing strike checks inthe event a work stoppage occurs. Astrong showing at the strike sanctionmeeting sends a message to the Com-pany that you are serious and you de-serve a fair and equitable contract. A re-affirmation vote is your commitment towithhold your labor in solidarity if theoffer is unacceptable.

Does a yes vote mean a strike canbe called?

NO. The only way a strike can becalled is if a majority of members

vote to reject the Company’s final offer onSeptember 3rd AND on a separate ballot atleast 66 2/3 % vote to go on strike.

Is a high strike sanction vote anindication a strike is likely to oc-

cur?

NO. A high strike sanction vote onJuly 16th indicates the membership

is solid behind Union leadership and givesthe Union more power at the bargainingtable. It’s Our Time This Time so do yourpart, support your negotiators and attendJuly 16th. This is the one thing you can doto obtain a good contract.

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As members leave Key Arena, they will exchange their ballot for tickets, which provides free entrance for themselves and their family to the SeattleCenter Fun Forest, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. They can present their ticket, whichwill admit them and their family members, to any or all of the different events. Tickets for Solidarity events are good only on July 16th.

Fun Forest AmusementPark has 19 rides forkids and thrill seekersalike, including aroller coaster, ferris wheeland carousel.

NOTE: Fun Forest ticketgood only for rides.

• Speed: The Science of Going Fast!• Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time• Tropical Butterfly House• Insect Village, Animal Exhibits, Outdoor Exhibits• Puget Sound Model & Saltwater Tide Pool• Kid Works, Body Works• Technology Exhibits• Planetarium• Adventures in 3Dimensions• Science PlaygroundNOTE: IMAX not included

• Robots: Designer Collections of Mechanic Marvels• Science Fiction Hall of Fame• Homeworld• Fantastic Voyages

Current Exhibits and Offerings

we move closer to nego-s, the Company may try to

nce or negotiate directlyur members. Keep in mindegotiating directly withers in meetings or one-on-

onstitutes an Unfair Laborce, which is a violation ofw.you are called into one ofcrew meetings, be awareat the Company can andt do and what your rightsa Union member. Boeing’svisors or spokespeoplet do any of the following:

New Proposals: The em-ployer should not dis-cuss proposals which ithas not first presentedat the bargaining tableto your NegotiatingCommittee. The em-ployer cannot solicityour reaction to theirproposals.

hreats: Watch out for anystatement that suggeststhat you will face somesort of detriment because of your participation in your Union.

Interrogation”: The employer should never ask you:• How you plan to vote on the contract,• How other people plan to vote,• Who attended a Union meeting,• Who at the Union is supporting or opposed to a specificproposal,• If you will vote to strike, or• Really anything at all about internal Union business.

errogation usually happens quite casually. Comments, even if theyquestions, which are designed to solicit your response can be

ogation. If you are interrogated, be aware of circumstances so thatan tell your Steward.romises: These are the opposite of threats. A supervisor shouldoffer you beneficial treatment (such as promotions, higher wages

nsfers) in exchange for not participating in Union activities.any of the above happens at any meeting or in conversation withgement, be sure to write down everything you can remember as soon

as possible. Documentation is important. Note:· The date· The time· Who was speaking· What was said · Names of witnesses, if any, who heard the same

Provide a copy of these notes to your steward and he/she willdeliver them to the Business Rep.

The Union has already heard reports from various shops that suchactivities have occurred. One shop reported a manager who told thecrew ‘If you go on strike, we will offload your jobs and you willnever return to the Boeing plant.’ Thanks to members calling andreporting the incident, the Business Rep was able to set the managerstraight so he understood that striking is our members’ legal right.

Remember your rights. Don’t let the Company divide the mem-bership by issues. United we are strong and will get improvementsin all areas of the contract. It’s Our Time This Time so make sureyour manager knows!

on’t Let Management Violate the Law in Crew Meetings

July 16th - A Free Event for You & Your Family!

Normal ticket price: $23IAM 751 Admission: FREE!

Normal ticket price: Adults $15, Kids $12IAM 751 Admission: FREE!

EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT/SCIENCE FICTION MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME

ExperienceMusic Project

• Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound• American Sabor: Latinos in US Popular Music• Northwest Passage• Sound Lab - try out drumming, mixing a song or playing the guitar• Guitar Gallery• Sound and Vision : Artists tell their stories

Science FictionMuseum & Hallof Fame

Normal ticket price: Adults $11, Kids $6-8IAM 751 Admission: FREE!

vote on Boeing’s final offer. When a mem-ber votes to reaffirm on September 3rd,they are saying they are willing to strikefor a better offer. The initial strike sanc-tion vote on July 16th is done beforemembers have seen a proposal. The Unioncannot use the July 16th vote to takemembers out on strike.


Stop Work Meeting

NegotiationsUpdate

The Main Table and Subcommitteesare continuing to meet regularly. TheMain Table will next meet on July 2ndto hear reports from the subcommit-tees. While the Union pushed to openthe contract early to provide more timeto work through issues, subcommitteeshave reported frustration at the lack ofsubstantial progress. Despite havingmultiple meetings, several subcommit-tees report their Company counterpartsare dragging their feet and have yet toprovide a counterproposal to the initialproposal the Union presented on May9th. The Union is emphasizing the needto bargain rather than simply talk atthese meetings.

After reviewing Boeing’s plan to elimi-nate traditional pension plans for newnon-represented employees, District 751President Tom Wroblewski called theannouncement posturing for our negotia-tions. He warned Boeing against offeringa similar proposal for Machinists. “Ourmembers have said loud and clear theyare not interested in any proposals thatoffer different benefits to different mem-bers. It didn’t work in 2005, and it won’twork in 2008. With profits up 828% overthe past five years, It’s Our Time ThisTime to improve existing benefits forcurrent and future members who gener-ated those profits,” Wroblewski added.

AERO MECHANIC July 2008 8

Nominations shall bemade for Local 1951 offic-ers at the September 2ndLocal Lodge meeting withelections held in October(see chart below for posi-tions & dates)NOMINATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be a member of theLocal at the time of nomination, in goodstanding, and free from delinquencies ofany nature to the Local, District or GrandLodge. Candidates must have been a mem-ber of the Local or of a Local affiliatedwith District 751 for one year at the time ofnomination; and shall be working at thetrade for six months prior to the nomina-tion. Candidates must have attended atleast 50% of the meetings of his/her LocalLodge during the 12-month period endingthe day of nominations.NOMINEES ACCEPTANCE:

All nominations must be made fromthe floor by a member in good standing.All nominees, who are nominated at themeeting, must sign an acceptance card forthe position nominated for, and it must bereturned to the Recording Secretary be-fore the close of that meeting. Members

not present at nominating meeting mayhave their names placed in nominationonly if a member nominates them from thefloor and the member nominating themsubmits a letter from the candidate signify-ing the candidate’s acceptance of the nomi-nation to the Recording Secretary at thenominating meeting. The letter must setforth the candidate’s name and card num-ber with candidate’s personal handwrittensignature. (NOTE: Since it must be signed,e-mail notification is not accepted).ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE:

All 1951 members in good standing,whose dues are paid through the month ofAugust 2008, and retired Union members,are eligible to vote in the election.ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

Absentee ballots shall be issued inaccordance with the IAM Constitution(can use form at right). Mail or person-ally deliver absentee ballot requests to:

Nomination and Election Schedule for Union Offices This Fall

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:______________________________________

Absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 30 days prior to the election. Requests must be made singlyor personally delivered by member requesting the absentee ballot. Send this to: 4226 E. Mission, Spokane, WA 99202.

IAM & AW Ballot Request, 4226 E.Mission, Spokane, WA 99202. Officehours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and

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

1951 Sept. 2 4226 E. Mission 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording October 7 Richland Labor Temple7:30 p.m. Spokane, WA Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 8 a.m. to 1305 Knight St., Richland, WA

3 Trustees 8 p.m.

closed for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.If you have questions regarding the

election, call 1-800-763-1305.

Winter-like weather couldn’t dampenthe spirits of participants in the SixthAnnual Flight for Sight FunRun to benefit Guide Dogsof America. Runners andwalkers alike braved cold,damp weather on Saturday,June 7th to help raise morethan $11,500 for this veryworthwhile organization.

With a temperature of only48 degrees, runners had tostay active before the race inorder to keep their muscleswarm and ready. Specialthanks to the many volun-teers who spent hours help-ing to ensure the race wentsmooth. Special thanks to the751 Women’s Committee (who organizedthe event), and BEARONS ( Boeing EverettAmatuer Radio Operators North Society)for providing assistance throughout thecourse, and to other 751 volunteers.

Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson wason hand to start the race. Halls Lake GirlScout Troop 53241 (Daisies) 53242

THE WINNERS5K WOMENAge 13-19 1st - Melissa Donahue 2nd - Jessica SheridanAge 20-39: 1st - Robyn Rogers 2nd - Michelle TaylorAge 40-59: 1st - Trish Hruby 2nd - Sheila Natho

5K MEN:Age 13-19: 1st - Zach Conrad 2nd - Mathis ParkerAge 20-39: 1st - John Moir 2nd - John BorgmeyerAge 40-59: 1st - Greg Waters 2nd - Darrell SmithAge 60+: 1st - Edmund Gaylard

10K WOMENAge 13-19: 1st - Jeanie Neumann 2nd - Jenna DahlAge 20-39: 1st - Annabelle Heartsfield 2nd - Sheila PowersAge 40-59: 1st - Karen Rochon 2nd - Jeannie Coulson

10K MENAge: 13-19 1st -Bryton ReimAge: 20-39: 1st -Hunter McClean 2nd - Brian BurdonAge 40-59: 1st - Mike Koslosky 2nd - Robert HaymanAge 60+: 1st: - Ted Coulson 2nd - Duane Wright

(Brownies), 53243 (Juniors) and 53244(Cadettes) gave the Mayor a count down

to send runners on theirway and also helped withtowels and trophies at theend.

Participants could com-pete in one of three catego-ries: 10k, 5k, or a mile walk.Beyond the race, partici-pants also competed to bringin the most cash for GuideDogs. Ray Meduna raisedan impressive $2,145;Debbie Anderson delivered$500; Stana Landon broughtin $411 and Carla Stumm-Brokaw raised $400.

Following the race therewas a raffle and food which allowedparticipants a chance to chat and warmup.

Also a special thanks to 751 officeassistant Janeé Bromiley for volunteer-ing to help with registration and eventdata. We couldn’t do it without her.

Thanks to all who took part.

Top fundraisers: L toR: Debbie Anderson$500; Ray Meduna$2,145; and AlethaJohnson (representingStana Landon $411).

Everett Mayor RayStephanson spoke torunners before thestart.

Fun Run Delivers Over $11,500 for Guide Dogs

Participants braved cold weather to take part in the annual fun run.

Halls Lake Girl Scout Troops from Daisies throughCadettes again helped with the event.

Special thanks to the following Corporate sponsors:

• Tom Wroblewski, 751 President & DBR• Susan Palmer, 751 Secretary-Treasurer• 751 Political Director Larry Brown• 751 Health & Benefits Rep Joe Crockett• IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger• IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Warren Mart• IAM General Vice President Rich Michalski• IAM Aerospace Coodinator Mark Blondin• IAM Assistant Director of Legislative & Political Action Rick DeLaFuente• IAM Grand Lodge Rep James Rodehorst• 751-E President Ira J. Carterman• IAM Grand Lodge Rep Kevin Cummings

• Robblee, Brennan & Detwiler• Service Printing Co, Inc.• District Lodge 751• IAM&AW Willamette Lodge 63• Communication Workers of America Local 7803

Special thanks to the following course sponsors:• IAM General Vice President Lee Pearson• Bryan DuPaul, Local F District Council, Executive Board & Finance Committee• IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Central Site• Ron & Colleen Bradley, 751 Business Rep• Jim Bearden, Administrative Assistant to DBR Wroblewski• Everett 751 Business Reps Heather Barstow, Ray Baumgardner, Richard Jackson, Jon Holden and Brett Coty• 751 Organizing Department• Gary Allen, A.A. for Western TerritoryTrish Hruby

finishes the 5K run.


by Ruth Render,Retired Club Secretary

June Retired Club Minutes

Congratulations to the followingmembers who retired from the Union:

Union Retirees:

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

Wayne AndertonWilliam BaderFred BarkerJohn BirchardGeorge BoswellEugene CabralRobert DaveyMichael HarryJohn HintonJames JuniorGeorge KapinosKyung LeeChristopher McguireAlexander OrtizRandy StrattonRonald WardGary WilburPeter Winchester

The meeting was called to order byPresident Al Wydick. The Lord’s Prayerwas said followed by the flag salute andthe singing of “God Bless America” ledby Recording Secretary Ruth Render.

President’s Report: Al spoke aboutthe Retiree Picnic. He reported that vol-unteers are needed because his grand-sons will not be available to help thisyear. Al also notified the Club that hewas recently found to have cancer. Theyaren’t sure what the treatment will be sohe let the Club know that if he is absentfrom some of the meetings, that is why.

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

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

Communications: Recording Secre-tary Ruth Render read a letter from Gov-ernor Christine Gregoire thanking theClub for the invitation to the RetiredClub Picnic. Unfortunately, she will beout of state that day and unable to attend.

Received a request for donation from

the Salvation Army. M/S/P to donate$25 to the Salvation Army.

Business Representatives Report:Business Representative Paul Knebel re-minded the members that the Retiree Pic-nic will be July 14. He encouraged every-one to show up because it’s a great event.

Paul reported that Bill Walkamapassed away. He was a former BusinessRepresentative, District President andDistrict Secretary-Treasurer. He will bemissed.

Paul also reported that DBR TomWroblewski has a subcommittee work-ing on trying to get a COLA for retirees.

Paul reminded everyone about theLocal Lodge barbecues coming up inAugust and asked everyone to attendthem at normal meeting times.

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

Health & Welfare: Helen Pompeogave the report. A moment of silencewas observed for the following deceasedmembers: Lloyd Berge, Beverly Blunck,James Bushard, Norman Cahill, JohnDanehy, Herbert Douglas, Byron

Gliddon, Henry Gurski,Randell Hanson, BrianHughes, Francis Kessel, LauraLen, Jo Perry, Russell Points,Willie Randale, DaleSizemore, William Walkamaand David W. Wippert. Sym-pathy cards were sent to thenext of kin. There was one illmember this month: RichardGraig.

Legislative Report: John Guevarraspoke about the increased congestion onthe roads. He also reported that he andGene Hoglund both spoke with Local Amembers at their meetings about COLAfor retirees. The Local supports this ini-tiative. Please try and attend your LocalLodge meetings and share retiree issueswith the members. He also spoke aboutthe Obama victory and the need to sup-port him as the Democratic candidate.

Tom O’Brien read a motion that herequests be sent to the District:

I’d like to make a motion to pass a NONbinding resolution to get ERISA and Actu-arial expert HELP for Negotiations bycontracting the services of a top-notchERISA qualified lawyer (pension andmedical) and an employee-actuarial firmto be on-call during the main table negotia-tions. Provide them with ALL plan docu-ments and amendments since 1980 well inadvance of main table negotiations. Con-sider sharing costs with SPEEA.

It was M/S/P to send this motion tothe District for consideration.

John Guevarra notified everyone thatthe next MLKCLC PAC meeting willtake place on Wednesday, June 18 atnoon at the Labor Temple in Room 226.He encouraged members to attend thisimportant meeting.

Birthdays & Anniversaries: Record-ing Secretary Ruth Render read the Birth-days and Anniversaries. There was oneBirthday: John Guevarra – June 27. Therewas one Anniversary: Eddie and GinnyEdwards – 62 years. The membershipsang “Happy Birthday” led by Record-ing Secretary Ruth Render.

Good and Welfare: Tom O’Brienasked that everyone keep President AlWydick in their prayers.

Tom also asked members to attendtheir Local Lodge Meetings and the Lo-cal Lodge BBQs to share the retireeissues for the contract.

John Guevarra spoke about COLAfor Retirees.

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

to adjourn at 11:41 AM. M/S/P

751 Retired Club Picnic - Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m., Woodland Park, Stove 6.This is a potluck picnic and District 751 will provide the chicen. So make yourfavorite dish and plan to attend. There will be live music, games and lots of fun.Grandchildren welcome!

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• 751 Retirement Club meets every Monday at 11a.m. in the Seattle Hall (9135 15th Pl. S.). SecondMonday of the month is the business meeting. A freelunch is served at noon every Monday following themeeting.

• Everett Retirees Group meets at the Everett 751Union Hall (8729 Airport Rd), the fourth Tuesday(July 22nd) of every month at 11 a.m.

Congratulations to the followingmembers who retired from the Unionin Eastern Washington:

Bob Anderson - SpoMacRod West - ASC Machine ToolsBarbara Biggs - Triumph

On June 2nd, the Union lost one of its

great leaders with the passing of Bill

Walkama. He devoted his life to the

Union with the goal of improving the

quality of life for oth-

ers. In his 60+ years

with the Machinists

Union, he inspired

many others to become

involved – providing

advice and mentoring

along the way.

Bill came to work for

the Union full-time in

1966 as an Organizer.

But had already spent

many years in other

leadership positions

such as District Coun-

cil Delegate, Local C

President, Vice Presi-

dent and Treasurer.

In 1968, Bill expanded his organizing

role to include Health and Benefits – a

position he held until 1973.Yet he served

additional roles as well. In 1970, he was

elected Business Representative but also

continued to work as Health & Benefits

Representative.

With more than eight years of full-

time Union work under his belt, Walkama

moved to a higher leadership position in

1973. He was elected and served as Dis-

trict President from 1973 through 1976.

Throughout his career, he believed

the members should control the Union.

When he did not make the District Coun-

cil in 1976, he returned to the shop in

1977, and continued to remain active in

the Union.

In the next election

cycle of 1981,

Walkama again set his

sights on a leadership

role and was elected

District Secretary-

Treasurer – a position

he held for 12 years

until his retirement in

1993.

Retired Business

Rep Jim Gepford, who

was a close personal

friend of Walkama, re-

called, “One of the

greatest things Bill did

as District President

was he uncapped the

COLA. He was the Lone Ranger and the

only one with guts enough to remove the

cap. Before it was removed, COLA was

limited to 8¢. Many of the dollars re-

ceived today in wages are because of the

strong leadership of Bill Walkama and

his vision to change COLA.”

With his years in Health and Benefits,

Walkama played a critical role in shap-

ing many of the benefits we enjoy today.

He served on the Benefits Negotiating

Committee in 1968, 1971, 1974, 1983,

1986 and 1989. During that time, our

members made significant improvements

to health care, vision, dental and retire-

ment benefits.

His hearty laugh could be heard through-

out the hall, and he will be remembered as

a gifted story teller. Bill shared his knowl-

edge with others – even after retirement –

often returning to give new leaders advice

or mentoring. He also had strong opinions

and spent many evenings arguing his view-

point with others – the Union was his

passion. Bill left an impression on so many

people, he will be greatly missed and fondly

remembered.

Education was another issue he

strongly believed in. Walkama was in-

strumental in creating the Education

Department in the mid 1980’s, which

delivered training to hundreds of Stew-

ards and made the Union stronger and

more effective.

Because of his foresight, the history

of 751 is readily available for all to read

in the book “Blood in the Water.”

Walkama took the original grant request

to commission the research and publica-

tion of the book to the District Council.

As he stated in the Union’s history

book Blood in the Water: “The Union

has been my whole life. I’ve seen some

damn bad times, and I’ve seen some

really good times. My main goal is, and

always has been, to make sure we serve

our membership the best way we know

how. That’s my philosophy.”

And for Bill Walkama it was not just

talk – it was a way of life.

Walkama - Remembered as Union Leader

Bill Walkama devoted hislife to the Union.

Upcoming Meetings:

The Annual Retired Club Picnic will be July 14th at Woodland Park, Stove6. The shelter provides protection from sun or rain. Plan to attend.


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WANTED: Pet – looking for a dog or cat fora pet. Call 206-783-1111

WANTED: Pet – retired man looking for anice dog or cat. Call 206-854-1700

UNALTERED AKC REGISTERED MALEYELLOW LAB, 5 yrs old. Champion lines.Needs big yard and attention. Micro-chipped.$250. Dog igloo included. 253-677-6359

UNALTERED AKC REGISTERED FE-MALE WHITE (YELLOW) LAB, 5 yrs old.Needs big yard and attention. Micro-chipped.$250. Dog igloo included. 253-677-6359

APPALOOSA WEANLINGS & YEAR-LINGS; fillies, geldings, stallions. Top bloodlines, low prices. Bays, blankets, leopards. Start-ing at $300; payments possible. 253-875-7944

4 X 8 UTILITY TRAILER – lightweight. Li-censed & ready to tow; includes spare tire. $300(Fred Meyer has same trailer kit with no box for$200-$300). Call John at 425-353-4136

CANOPY, fits Mazda, Ford Ranger and mostsmall pickups, $65. New bumper for MazdaB2300, $15. 253-631-3336

36’ BOAT SLIP in marina at SemiahmooResort in Blaine, WA. Market value $36,000,will sell for $32,000 net. 360-793-0528

SEALARK SAIL BOAT, 14 ft. fiberglass,blue/white. Jib, main, spinnaker, trailer. Ex-cellent boat, sails fast. $900. 425-319-3631

1987 BAYLINER, 19 1/2 ft., gray/white,Volvo V8, OD, low hours, 2nd owner. Runs,looks excellent, full canvas, EZ loader.$3,500. 425-319-3631

13’ LIVINGSTON with Highland trailer.Nice, real clean, includes extras. $800 OBO.360-435-5338

PHOTOGRAPHER. VERY affordable digi-tal wedding photography. Save money. Alsoavailable for family portraits, senior picturesand special events. Call about Spring andSummer events now. 206-240-9773

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 CorporateBoeing Employee Rate - simply present yourBoeing badge for discount! Gold’s Gym Rentonis now Family Owned & Operated by BoeingEmployee Michael Cavaiani, a STRONGUNION BROTHER! One time processing feeof $49, single monthly membership dues of$29, family add-ons $20. Personal Trainingrates available at $49 per session (reg. rate $60).425-793-5457

JOIN EVERETT BOEINGSTRATOCRUISERS CAR CLUBwww.stratocruiserscarclub.com or phone 425-355-0127. We cruise on Friday nights atWendy’s in Silver Lake just north of Costcofrom 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 [email protected]

DENTAL BENEFITS. Save up to 80% ondental. $19.95 per mo – no waiting period, allpre-existing conditions, entire household.Call Tommy at 360-631-2221

(3) CAMCORDER RECHARGEABLEBATTERIES: Canon Battery Pack BP-E77KSlim 6V 1000 MAH, A Duracell DR12 Bat-tery, and a Millennium CM 1060 Slim PowerPack Battery 6V 100 Nicad Battery, all ingood cond., $14 ea. 425-432-6134

SOLIDEX CAMCORDER/CAMERA largebag, soft black leather with zip top & front zippouch. 15”L x 9”H x9.5”D. Inside 14”L x 8”Hx 6”W. Has handle & includes shoulder strap,good cond. $22. Vivitar Vivicam Digital Cam-era 3500 1.4 MP, boxed with manual, photosoftware, AC adapter, a 8mb CF memory cardincluded. Easy, no frills camera, good for childor senior. All in good cond. $48. 425-432-6134

ARGUS PC CAM & DIGITAL CAMERADC1500, includes ArcSoft Photo SoftwareCD and cables. Perfect kid’s camera, ages 7to adult. Uses 2MB internal memory, doesn’tuse a memory card to take 20 to 80 pics.Good cond. $38. 425-432-6134

ATTN: STAR TREK FANS – (6) beautifulautographed plaques of Kirk, Spock, Picard,Crew and Data. Limited Edition, 12x15, inmint cond. $450. 360-568-5803

HP PHOTOSMART 6221 PREMIUM DIGI-TAL camera dock, brand new, never used. Allitems including box are new cond. The 6221works with HP Photosmart R725, R727 and$927 cameras. Includes rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a battery for the remote & AV &USB cables. Battery operated (included) or ACpower (not included). $55. 425-432-6134

(4) CANON FX-1 TONER CARTRIDGES,#H116221-220. Each is in unopened in origi-nal carton & packaging but they do haveexpiration dates of 8/2001. For use in thefollowing machines: L700, 760, 770, 775,780, 785, 790, 3300, Pitney Bowes models9500, 9520, and 9. $35 ea or buy all 4 and I’lllower the combined price. 425-432-6134

BENTLEY BLACK & WHITE 5” POR-TABLE TV/MONITOR. Runs on 9 “D” bat-teries or AC & cigarette lighter adapter (notincluded). Good working cond. but batterycompartment is a bit rusty. $15. 425-432-6134

AMD ATHALON COMPUTER with Win-dows XP 1.3 mgh, 250 gig hard drive, 1.75megs ram with 26” HD ready TV monitor.Cost of both over $2,000, sell for $400 FIRM;4 yrs young. Call Darrel at 253-852-2191

ROUND SOLID OAK TABLE including pro-tective glass on top. 41 1/2” across top, 29” tall,supported by single pedestal 24” round – 4 legson pedestal. $85 OBO. 253-852-6809

KIRBY VACUUM, ultimate G series, hardlyused, like new. Has all accessories. Too bigfor motorhome. $1,000 OBO. 253-537-4310

HOOVER CANISTER VACUUM cleaner,like new, with bags. $40. 206-244-4823

OAK DINING SET with hutch and (4) chairs.Good cond. $350. 253-638-8112

FRANCISCAN “APPLE” DINNERWARE,almost complete set. 7 dinner plates, teapot,serving platter, serving platter, serving bowl,vegetable tray, gravy boat, salt and pepper,candle holders, creamer and sugar. $850 takesall. 253-638-8112

OAK DESK. 6 yrs old, nice, almost new. 5 ftwide, 5 drawers. $90. 253-631-4125 Canemail picture.

WHIRLPOOL AIR CONDITIONER, 14,000btu, 20”H x 26”W x 28”D. Hardly used. Paid$400+, asking $200 OBO. 425-355-5285 or425-220-0841

EXTRA HEAVY QUALITY OAK TABLE &(4) matching large chairs. Table with white tile& design, 66”L x 42”W. Paid $700, asking$255 obo. 425-355-5285 or 425-220-0841

WHITE & OAK HUTCH with (2) doors onbottom, nice. 43”L x 16”W x 63”H. Paid$200, asking $75 OBO. 425-355-5285 or425-220-0841

KONA, HAWAII oceanfront condo. Enjoy2 BDRM/2 bath fully equipped condo – pool,jacuzzi, private lanai, DSL, color TV w/VCR/DVD. $985-$1,100/wk.www.banyantreecondo.com. 206-938-9214

IMMACULATE 3 BDRM RANCH STYLEHOME in Kent. We’ve updated everythingfor you – brand new roof, siding and floor-ing. See pictures at www.windermere.com.MLS #28079358. 206-799-6471

LAKE ROOSEVELT HOME, 3 bdrm, 2 bath,built 2006. 1,578 sq ft on 3/4 acre lot. 2 cargarage, heat pump, RV hookup, great views.$349,950. 509-389-8881 or 509-725-0400

EASTERN WASHINGTON, 3 bdrm, 2 bathhome overlooking Potholes Reservoir andgolf course. RV/car garage & workshop.$220,000. 509-346-9756

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM, 2 BATH HOME,2,100 sq ft. Formal living room & dining roomwith gas fireplace, large kitchen, new appli-ances, sun room with W/D set, bonus room,18x36 hot tub, in-ground pool, 10x12 poolhouse, (2) covered decks. MLS #28035506.$329,950. Call Ralph at 1-800-592-9545

FOR LEASE: 3 bdrm, 3 bath condo, 1,800 sqft. Detached garage, adjacent grade school.Owner pays dues. Lakeland Hills near AuburnBoeing. Call 253-804-3305 for more info

MULTI-PURPOSE GREASE COMPOUND– new, very good. 12 in case. $120/case or $11a tube. 253-852-6809

ES GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE on 2cassette tapes & Guide Book for 90 minutes ofguided greetings & conversations for travel andentertaining. Exc cond. $29. (3) silk pottedHydrangea’s in blue lavender with green leaves,20”H x 16”W. Incredibly life-like large blooms.Good cond. $19 ea. 425-432-6134

WILTON CAKE DECORATING YEAR-BOOKS (22) from 1978 to 2000, $6 ea; Wilton1970 yearbook, $8; B&G 1983 Creative CakeDecorating Book, $6; (4) Wilton CelebrateBooks, $8 ea; 1978 Wilton Pattern Book, un-used, $7; Wilton Cake Decorating Home StudyCourse, manual and pages only, comes with (2)cake decorating practice boards and sheets,$15. All in very good cond. 425-432-6134

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CREATIVE COOK-ING is a complete A to Z of cooking guide.With 2,000 recipes, 800 full-color photos in797 pages. Nice. $25. 425-432-6134

LIDDED CERAMIC DISH & VASE SET.In off white color & teal with carnationemblems. Vase is 9”H x 8.5”D at base and 2”at top hole. Oval dish is 10”L x 7”W x 3”Dwith removable lid. All pieces in good cond.,no chips. $27. 425-432-6134

GREAT AMERICAN home baking notebook& recipe collection. Over 150 recipe cardsalong with indexes. New cond. $30. Mini-Crockpot approx. 4 cups. White outside withflowered trim. Removable brown ceramic in-ner pot with black plastic lid. One preset tem-perature mode. Good cond. $8. 425-432-6134

CB ANTENNA, white 48” fiberglass whipantenna with mounting bracket and cable.Good cond. $22. 425-432-6134

(17) TASCO 300 POWER MICROSCOPEwith accessories; model #60300-0. Bright red& black plastic with silver plastic eye piece &trim. 3 powers: 100X, 200X & 300X. Boxed –box measures 9 1/2”H x 6 1/2”W x 3 1/4”D.Microscope measures 8 5/8”H x 4 7/8”W andhas black rubber base. $20 each. 425-432-6134

THE ULTIMATE SMOOTHIE BOOK – softcover (2001), $10. The Ready Aim Cookbookfor Electric Food Gun (1976), $6. Betty CrockerAll-Time Favorites (1977), $6. Betty CrockerDesserts Cookbook (1977), $6. Home Can-ning/Freezer Book (1979), comes with a jargrip/tongs, $6. The American Country Inn andBed & Breakfast Cookbook Vol. 1 in brandnew cond., $15. 425-432-6134

JELLO RECIPE BOOK & BOOKLET COL-LECTION: Joys of Jello Book, 3rd Ed., $5. JelloGelatin Rainbow Cake, 1978 booklet, $2. JelloBonus Rainbow Cake booklet, $1.25. MakeSomeone Happy, 1972 booklet, $2. Jello Pud-ding Sampler Book, 1976, $5. Amazing Magi-cal Jello Desserts Book, 1977, $5. The NewJoys of Jello Recipe Book, 1975, $5. RoyalDesserts Taste of America, 1988 booklet, $2.25.Or all Jello books for $25. 425-432-6134

ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR, 1952Model B. Looks good, needs some work torun. $800. 253-875-7944


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The 5th Annual Local E Horseshoe Tournament willbe held in Maple Valley at the South Seattle Saddle Club(22740 SE 228th) on Saturday, Au-gust 16, 2008. The tournament be-gins at noon. Teams will consist oftwo players and will follow Pacerrules (available upon request). Teamfees will be $50 per person ($100per team). Prizes will be given tothe top three teams. Chili cook-offcompetition will be held during thehorseshoe tournament. Chili can be pre-made or puttogether at the park. Some food and beverages will beprovided, other amenities include:

• Overnight camping will be allowed Friday and/orSaturday night.

• Property adjacent to Cedar River with river access.• Pit sponsorships will be accepted for $50 contributions.

For more info, contact: Al Myers ( Tournament chair) at 206-271-2416 or Ira J. Carterman 253-740-5565.

Entry forms are available at all of the Union offices.

5th Annual Local EHorseshoe Tournament

Saturday, August 16, 2008 - NoonSouth Seattle Saddle Club to benefit

Guide Dogs of America

CRAFT BOOKS: 50 Miniature Gather Rings(Bk 3, 1987), $2. Fabric Frames (GP-455,1980), $1. Latch Hook Patterns “ChristmasCheer” (1977), $2. Lace-A-La-Mode (CSP204,1985), $1. Decorative Dough (HOTP-5, 1984),$2. Dough It For Christmas (HOTP-4, 1983),$2. Easy Doughs It (HOTP-6, 1985, $2. Che-nille-Show Offs (#0422, 1973), $1. More Che-nille Show Offs (#0421, 1975), $1. Chenille-aPoint (#M251, 1974), $1. Chenille Bloomers(#0424, 1974), $1. 425-432-6134

CRAFT BOOKS: Material Possessions “Color ofthe Season” (vac 506, 1983), $2. Material Posses-sions “Rainy Day Friends” (vac 512, 1983), $2.Material Possessions “A Place in the Country”(vac 508, 1983), $2. Flowers with Flair (HOTP-100, 1984), $2. New Directions in Flower Arrang-ing with Silk Flowers & Dried Materials (#7762Plaid, 1984), $2. Basic Floral Arranging (HOTP-100, 1984), $2. How to Arrange Fresh & SilkFlowers (1968), $1. 425-432-6134

CRAFT BOOKS: Bridal Books: Simplicity BridalSewing & Crafts How to Sew Gowns & HeadPieces, $2. Wedding Flowers for Receptions &Attendants (#7521 Plaid, 1982), $2. Silk Flowersfor Special Occasions (GM20, 1978), $2. A SilkFlower Wedding (#7848 Plaid, 1985), $2. Deco-rative Tatouage Transfer Designs (product book,2006), $5. 425-432-6134

STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES. Fancy glass,bevels, bevel sets, solder and irons, profes-sional glass organizer and display case, booksand more. All for $1,000. 360-295-3066

RHODIES, you dig, 3 ft. to 6 ft., 11 left. 253-537-4310

EVENFLO CHILD STOLLER, best offer. Cabi-net style sink, new faucets, best offer. Wheelbar-row, good cond, best offer. 206-935-6535

KITCHEN AID MIXER – new, 8 ft brown leathercouch, Sony stereo components, new queen com-forter set, Arien 6 hp lawn mower. Retired –downsizing. Best Offers. 253-852-1633

QUILTERS NEWSLETTER MAGAZINES,1972 to May 1986. $50 for all OBO. 206-242-0272

ELECTRIC MOBILITY CART, 2004Rascall 600. Used a few times. Wife died –don’t need anymore. $4,000. 253-651-9650

SIMMONS TELESCOPE, Model 6450,D=114mm, F=900mm. $50. 360-435-5338

LAKE ROOSEVELT HOME, 3 bdrm, 2 bath,built 2006. 1,578 sq ft on 3/4 acre lot. 2 cargarage, heat pump, RV hookup, great views.$349,950. 509-389-8881 or 509-725-0400

MARYSVILLE/SUNNYSIDE HOME, 5bdrm/3 bath, 3,336 sq ft with great views andfull 2nd kitchen! Fully remodeled. $474,000.Call Ron, Keller Williams E2P LLC, 425-508-2331. Can also be contacted by email [email protected]

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM, 2 BATH HOME,2,100 sq ft. Formal living room & dining roomwith gas fireplace, large kitchen, new appli-

ances, sun room with W/D set, bonus room,18x36 hot tub, in-ground pool, 10x12 poolhouse, (2) covered decks. MLS #28035506.$329,950. Call Ralph at 1-800-592-9545

DOUBLE CEMETARY PLOT in CatholicCemetery south of Federal Way on Highway99; must be Catholic to purchase. Plot in-cludes everything. Priced about $7,000, willsell for $4,000. 253-939-2352

FOR SALE AT MT. OLIVET CEMETARY– RENTON. Double deep plot with doubleconcrete liner installed. $3,975. Call Lana at253-961-7472 or 218-885-1903

(3) CEMETARY PLOTS at Rosehill inLynnwood, WA. $700 ea. Call 951-925-4361 8 am to 11 am or after 6 pm.

1.75 ACRES, 230’ x 330’, West Olympia.Amenities close, all utilities to center ofproperty, gated, septic system approved, well,also natural gas. $225,000. 425-277-8708

(1) CEMETARY PLOT at Greenwood Memo-rial Park, Renton. Lot 180, Block 15, Space 4Azalea Garden. $1,000. 360-802-2074

ROOM FOR CUSTOM HOME on 9 acres inEatonville! Can see full view of Mt. Rainierfrom one corner of property. Year-roundTanwax Creek runs through center. Powerand phone line in, perc passed, good soil.Area of new homes; quiet and serene. Call253-848-1118 for more info

SUNRISE RESORTS, 7 resorts in Washing-ton, 5 in Arizona, plus more. $1,500 + trans-fer fee of $333.90, FIRM. 509-246-0150

THOUSAND TRAILS, NACO, LEISURETIME RESORTS. Paid $6,000 – make me anoffer (any); there’s a 5% transfer fee and firstyear’s dues of $507. 253-963-6059

NATIONWIDE USE CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIP! Large RV spaces, cabins,washer/dryer facilities, restrooms, hot show-ers, fireplace in lodge, game room, indoorswimming pools, hot tub. Paid $5,000, sell-ing for $2,500. 360-874-8178

THE BEST THERE IS OUT THERE ISTHE RCI MEMBERSHIP! Carnival Cruises,vacation resorts, campgrounds, coast-to-coastreciprocity with many other clubs and othercountries! RCI/Whistler B.C./vacation clubat Twin Peaks. $12,000 OBO. 206-271-5590

27’ TRAVEL TRAILER. Old but beautiful topof the line in its day; very restorable. $2,500OBO. Located in Renton. 360-295-3066

1988 GMC “GET AWAY” CAMPER VAN.A/T, A/C, fully equipped, low miles, 16mpg, 350 V8, microwave, awning. Must seeto appreciate. $7,500. 425-258-9590 Everett

FOR SALE: (1) men’s and (1) women’s 6-spd.bicycles, like new. $50 ea. 253-631-6119

WINCHESTER, Model 70, 30-06 Spring-field, Pre ’64 (1955). 2X-7X Leupold scope.Good cond., accurate. $750. 425-418-9886no calls after 8 pm

(1) men’s and (1) women’s 10-spd. bicycles.$80 for both bikes. 360-802-2074

GUNS in mint cond – 30-06 Remington Mod.742 Woodmaster; Tasco 3.9x40 243 RemingtonPump Mod. 7600, Bushnell 30-30 WinchesterMod. 94 Lever Action Ser. 5001491, 410GARemington Auto Skeet & others. Call 716-366-6468 for more info

SIMMONS TELESCOPE, Model 6450,D=114mm, F=900mm. $50. 360-435-5338

YUASA HORIZONTAL PRECISION RO-TARY TABLE, diameter 8”. 4.1” centerslots, 4 worm holes, 3 MT, weight ratio 90 to1, 59 lbs. Was $1,210 in 2000, like new.$400. 253-852-6809

BLACK PLUNGER DIAL INDICATOR, .200range/dial type .001. Made by Central ToolCompany. Was $115.90 in 2000, with case.$60. Universal bevel protractor, 7” x 12” withcase and acute angle attachment. Was $323 in2000. $161.50. Metric dial caliper, .02 – 6”,Craftsman, in case. $40. 253-852-6809

TOOL CABINET, Dorman heavy duty forscrews, nuts, springs, thermicals. 8 drawersw/dividers. 34’L x 13”W x 17”H. $50. Flat4” Omega Vise, heavy duty, new in box. $34.Meat saw blade, 21” long. $20. Gas hosenozzle, big, aluminum. $10. 253-852-6809

ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR, 1952Model B. Looks good, needs some work torun. $800. 253-875-7944

ELECTRIC CHIPPER/SHREDDER, 12amp/120 volt. Cuts up leaves, weeds, etc.Fine for composting. $35. 206-244-4823

SCROLL SAW, RBI Hawk 26VS. Side traywith blade tubes and extra blades, magnifierlight, foot switch, video and pattern pack.Cost $1,500 in 2002, asking $700. Call Lenat 360-400-4269

ALUMINUM PLATE, (1) 1/2” x 16” and (1)12” x 14” x 1/2” x 1/2”, 2024-T351 bare.Both pieces $125. 425-745-8909

8.0 HP JOHNSON EXTENDED SHAFT80, Model #J8RLCCS Serial #7637480. Verygood cond. $500 OBO. 253-874-5335 or253-221-9405

SHOPSMITH, includes lathe tools, preci-sion chuck, speed reducer, disc sander, beltsander, band saw, jointer, strip sander, scrollsaw, planer, dust collector, extra blades, sand-ing belts and more. $1,100. 360-886-1750

FREE: 1998 3/4 TON DODGE RAM 4x4, oneowner, 36K miles, babied! Camper & tow pkg,V-10 gas engine, reg. cab, 8’ bed. Wired for 5th

wheel & cab over camper. Extra clean or tradefor sports car. 360-249-4432

2000 MAGNETIC RED CORVETTE CON-VERTIBLE with tan top & interior. 52K miles.Great cond. All Corvette bells & whistles in-cluding 12-disc Bose premium sound system.Include two car covers & wind deflector. Call253-446-7573 for more info

1989 FORD BRONCO 4X4, low miles, newtires and chrome rims. Exc shape. $1,795. 1984Ford Club Wagon Van, 6 cyl. New water pump,carburetor, brakes, distributor, tires. Looks &runs good. $1,395. 206-854-1700

2005 SCREAMING EAGLE FAT BOYHARLEY DAVIDSON, 15th Anniversary Edi-tion – only 600 made in blue and brushed metal.Vance & Hines pipes. Showroom cond – neverrode in bad weather. $27,500. 360-652-3650

1981 CADILLAC ELDORADO, gun metalsilver, burgundy inside. Runs great. $1,200OBO. 253-638-8112

1996 FORD RANGER XLT EXTENDEDCAB. V6, 4.0 liter, tow pkg., all power, CD,matching hard shell, looks and runs great.Priced below book at $4,100. 253-653-9931

1994 DODGE TRUCK. Good tires, clean,runs great. Color green with canopy. $5,000CASH. 253-927-5188

2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA “LIMITED.”Exc. cond., dark emerald green, 57,000 miles,all power, leather, tow pkg., sun roof. $23,000OBO – must sell too many cars. Call Sue at253-376-8856 or George at 253-376-8836

1994 SATURN. 4 cyl, 4 dr., champagne color,115,383 miles, good gas mileage and runsgood. $3,000. Call 425-882-2818 after 4 pm

1972 3/4 TON CLASSIC 4X4. Lots of customwork, 400 cu in 4-spd., 6” lift, 36” mudders.$8,000 FIRM. Call Rick at 425-478-3176

1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE NORTHSTAR, 63,000 miles, great shape. Had stroke,can’t drive. $9,000 OBO. 253-833-1941

95 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 3/4 ton. Heavyduty tow pkg., canopy, boot rack, gas, auto,22,000 original miles. Call Diane at w-360-629-4665 or h-360-424-6738 for more info

1984 CHEVY CORVETTE, 350 C.I. cross-fire engine. Call 253-318-1156 or 253-732-2079 for more info

1963 FORD RANCHERO, runs excellent.Call 253-732-2079 for more info

96 DODGE CLUB cab pickup, half-white. Fullpower, new tires, V8, auto, new license, 157Kmiles. Nice truck. $5,000 OBO. 425-319-3631

1978 CORVETTE SPECIAL EDITION,black w/tan interior. T-tops, stereo, radialTA’s, built engine, 80,000 miles. Alwaysgaraged. $9,950. 360-658-3009

1979 GMC CABELLERO with matchingcanopy. V6, good gas mileage, straight body,clean. $825 OBO. 360-435-5338

1979 CHEVY SIERRA 2500 4X4 pickup.350 engine, Tac in dash, rebuilt auto trans.and transfer case, heavy duty differentials,31x16.5 w/lift. $1,250. 360-435-5338

Union leaders from Locals 86, 1951 and 1123 in Eastern Washington put together a raffle whichraised over $2,300 for Guide Dogs of America. Special thanks to the officers of all three locals andthe Stewards in the shops who helped sell tickets. At a recent District Council meeting, leaders forthe three Local Lodges presented the District with a check for Guide Dogs of America. L to R:District Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer, Steve Warren (Local 86), Ken Howard (Local 1951),Mike Krouse (Local 1951), Andy Cashion (Local 86), Jim O’Brien (Local 1123), Fred McNeil (Local1123), Gary Swartz (Local 86), Bill Nikkola (Local 86) and District President Tom Wroblewski.

Eastern WA Locals Give to Guide Dogs

Local F is holding a fundraiser drawing to benefit Guide Dogs of America. The prize is a $2,000 VISA gift card, and LocalF officers will be selling tickets at Local F meetings. Drawing will be held at the Local F membership appreciationbarbecue on August 13, 2008. Second prize is a 1/4 pound silver coin donated by Tom Wroblewski. If you would likemore information on where to purchase tickets, call 1-800-763-1301.

Fundraiser Offers Chance for VISA Gift Card


Both members had previously workedat Boeing, but came back as new hires atthe minimum rates – well below the ratesthey had made in their previous employ-ment at Boeing. Both were happy to beback working for Boeing, but felt theyshould have been compensated for theirprevious time at Boeing.

The Union Stewards, working throughthe proper channels, convinced manage-ment to do the right thing and adjust thepay – even though it was not a contrac-tual issue.

751-member Alan Erickson returnedto Boeing in 2007 after getting laid-off in1991 with the goal of boosting his pen-sion up to the current $70 per month ofservice. Sheri Harkinson (one of his co-workers) suggested he talk to a UnionSteward about getting his previous payrate.

“Steward Allen Neph was great,” de-clared Alan Erickson. “About a weekafter giving him the details, Allen tookthe initiative to find me in the new area Ihad been transferred to and reported onhis progress. Not only did I get the backpay, but I received a $4 an hour increasefrom that day forward, as well as gettingadditional VIP Company matchingmoney. I was glad to have the Unionthere to ensure my concerns were ad-dressed.”

Brett Coty added, “I want to compli-ment the Stewards on their diligence inworking through issues for our mem-bers. As Business Rep, I am here toremove roadblocks for the Stewards andto help them provide better representa-tion to the membership.”

Steward Allen Neph noted, “I want tothank Business Rep Brett Coty for pro-viding advice and direction on the pro-

cess to follow. I also want to thank Alanfor his patience in getting the issue re-solved.”

Union Steward Robin Doll correcteda similar pay disparity for 751-memberMark Cleveland. Mark was laid-off fol-lowing the 9-11 terrorist attacks in 2001.When he saw little recall to his previousGrade 3 reclamation job, he accepted afactory service job to get back intoBoeing. Immediately upon returning tothe payroll, Mark began using the QTTPeducation benefits and working throughthe Employee Requested Transfer sys-tem and qualified for a Grade 3 MPRFposition. When he transferred to theMPRF job, Boeing cancelled his Cat-egory A rights to the reclamation job –yet he was still well below his previousGrade 3 rate.

“Although I was again working agrade 3 job, the pay was considerablylower than when I was a grade 3 reclama-

tion. I didn’t think it was right so I askedthe Union for help,” Mark noted. “Withassistance from the Business Reps andStewards, I went from $19 an hour to $27an hour, which will mean substantiallymore money on every paycheck.”

The pay adjustment for Mark grossedapproximately $29,000, which includedabout $8,000 to correct the VIP Com-pany match.

Steward Robin Doll noted, “The Com-pany not only made the correction forMark, but when they completed the in-vestigation they found two other mem-bers with similar pay disparities thatwere corrected at the same time. TheBusiness Rep asked them to go backthrough their records to make sure thishadn’t happened to other members.

“I think it was great and am finallymoving forward again. I was glad tohave the Union there to help,” notedMark.

Thanks to assistance from the Union, 751-memberDonna Wittwer will remain in the 777 program as aninstallation electrician – a job she loves. Yet she camewithin days of quitting the Company to avoid moving toan area on the 787 line that prompted an allergicreaction.

When Donna received a transfer notice to 787, sheimmediately began voicing her concerns because she hadpreviously had an allergic reaction to composite resin.Despite her objections, management insisted she would bemoved to 787, which is mainly a composite airplane.

As her transfer date approached, Donna contem-plated quitting the Company rather than live with adaily allergic reaction. During one of her breaks, shetook a quick tour of 787 and again experienced a fullallergic reaction, which sent her to Boeing Medical andresulted in a medical restriction “to not be closer than100 feet of composite material.” When she again ex-plained her allergic reaction to management, she wastold she would still be transferred.

When she received an e-mail update from District

President Tom Wroblewski,she sent off a one-line response– more venting her frustrationthan asking for help. Her e-mail simply asked, “Why don’tyou help us getting shoved outof our jobs and sent to 787where I personally feel ill andreact to the composites andare told to go or quit.”

Imagine her surprise whenIAM/Boeing Health & SafetyInstitute Union AdministratorDave Brueher contacted herto help investigate the situa-tion. Dave enlisted assistancefrom Business Rep RayBaumgardner who is theUnion Rep assigned to the 777program. Ray intervened onDonna’s behalf to ensure shewas not moved to an area thatendangered her health.

“I learned of the situation when there was only a fewdays left before the transfer. Therefore, I immediatelycalled someone who could make a quick decision,” Rayrecalled. “The fact her transfer was cancelled can becredited to the relationships Union Representativeshave built over the years. While it wasn’t a contractualissue, it was about doing the right thing so the Companywould retain a valued employee and keep the memberin a job she loved where there was plenty of work andher health would not be compromised or endangered.”

Brueher added, “It just didn’t make sense to forceDonna to move to an area that would make her sick andresult in medical restrictions. Other members want to go tothe 787 program who do not have an allergy to composites.With the shortage of trained workers, it didn’t make senseto send a person who would be sick in the area.”

Even though Donna had been a member of otherunions prior to hiring into Boeing and her father is a 45+year member of 751, she didn’t think to call the Union

for help.“It is hard for me to reach out since I don’t like to ask

for help and prefer to handle things myself. I probablywouldn’t have ever made a call to get assistance. WhenI wrote the one line e-mail, I was very close to quitting,”Donna stated. “I’m happy the Union was there andthrilled to remain a 777 electrician. I feel like I am paidto do my hobby. Electrical wiring is my passion.”

“When the Union contacted me, my initial reactionwas thank God someone can help because the 787 is notworth my life, and I felt like I was being forced out ofmy job,” Donna added. “I had assumed the Union wasin the loop since I had voiced concerns to supervisorsand HR. I hope if other members face this, they willcontact the Union for assistance.”

Although Donna has been a 751 member for less thana year, she understands the importance of the negotia-tions “I am prepaying two months rent and preparing forthe upcoming contract. I want to be ready cause It’s OurTime This Time!” Donna stated.

Attend Your LocalEnvironmentand Safety Fair

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs part-ners with Boeing Environment,Health & Safety (EHS) to bring youthe annual Safety Fairs. Our themefor the fairs this year is “Our Health,Our Safety, Our Environment, OurMission” and extends to our fami-lies. Numerous Boeing organiza-tions, outside vendors and exhibi-tors will be on site to help employeeslearn how to make smart choicesabout the environment and safety.Employees can learn more aboutwork-life services, crime prevention,environment-friendly practices,wellness, road rage, arthritis, off-the-job safety, and more. Free Healthand Wellness Screenings will alsobe offered. Be sure to visit the IAM/Boeing Joint Programs tent or tableto learn about the multitude of ser-vices provided to you, the IAM-rep-resented workers at Boeing. Plan toattend the fair at your facility:

2008 SAFETY FAIR SCHEDULEPlant Date Location

Kent July 8 Main cafeteria

Everett July 14 Apron (same as 07)

DC July 17 Cafeteria

Auburn July 25 Transportationoverhang

Plant II Aug. 1 Paint Hangar/Field

Renton Aug. 6 Tent city by the lake

Frederickson Aug 8 Transportation area


751-member Mark Cleveland received a pay adjustment/back pay settlementgrossing $29,000 thanks to assistance from Steward Robin Doll (center) andBusiness Rep Brett Coty (left).

Union Helps 787 Members Secure Pay Adjustment

Union Stops Transfer to Protect Member’s Health

751-member Donna Wittwer (center) thanks Business Rep Ray Baumgardner(r) & HSI Union Administrator Dave Brueher (l) for their assistance instopping a transfer to 787 because of her allergy to composite material.

Donna Wittwer (r) shows Dave Brueher andBusiness Rep Ray Baumgardner the electricalwiring work she performs on the 777 program.

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