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Inside IndexPresident's Message ...... 2Political Action ............... 3Election Notice ............. 4Local 86 Awards ............. 5

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Negotiation Info ........... 6Puppy Putt ...................... 8Retirement ...................... 9Want Ads ........................ 10

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Want a good contract with Boeingthat features improved pension, qualityhealth care, COLA? Then plan to attendthe Strike Sanctionmeeting on July 13. It isthe single most impor-tant thing every mem-ber can do to secure afair contract. Attendingthis meeting, signals toBoeing you are commit-ted to getting a goodcontract. The show ofsolidarity demonstratesmembers support theirnegotiators.

District 751 Presi-dent Mark Blondin stressed, “Waiting tovote on the last and final proposal onSeptember 1st is not enough. It is over bythat time. We need membership actionearly in the negotiation process to showBoeing every member is serious aboutgetting a contract that addresses our is-

Part of the Boeing’s all-new 787 landed at the Au-burn plant – giving our members there an opportunity tobe a part of the new Dreamliner airplane. In early June,members working in Auburn’s Emergent Manufactur-ing Facility (EMF) learned they would produce the heatshields for the 787, which will be installed on the aftstrut fairings behind the engines on both Rolls-Royceand General Electric configurations. First part deliveryof the heat shields is scheduled for July 2006.

The announcement was good news and a welcomeopportunity.

Union Steward Paul Hoffman noted, “People areexcited at the chance to work on the 787. Because it isthe new plane and a huge part of Boeing’s future, wewant to be a part of that plane. About 99 percent of ourcurrent work is on the 737 so expanding to anotherairplane – especially the 787 – is a big deal and providesadditional job security.”

“The 787 heat shields are a significant work pack-

Passing Our Proposal – Bargaining BeginsOptimism described the attitude of both the Union

and Company as formal negotiations with Boeing be-gan on June 10. At the meeting, the Union presented acomprehensive proposal which reflected issues themembers have identified through surveys, shop floormeetings and focus groups.

Pension, health care and job security wereoutlined as key issues for this round of talks.Both sides acknowledged the economic cli-mate for Boeing and the Union has changeddramatically since the last negotiations in 2002and seemed committed to securing a contractwe could recommend to the members.

District 751 President Mark Blondin noted,“We are optimistic as we enter this round ofbargaining. We have all been through hardtimes in the last few years, but we met thechallenges.Our mem-bers did theright thing,using theirskills andhard work toincrease pro-ductivity andefficiencies,and helpedB o e i n gthrough veryd i f f i c u l ttimes. WeencourageBoeing to dothe rightthing and of-fer a fair con-

tract.”“We recognize Boeing still has challenges to face,

but if we work together to face them, we are all moresuccessful,” Blondin added.

Union Negotiating Committees are meeting on anongoing basis to exchange proposals. Bothsides have agreed not to negotiate in the me-dia. Therefore, little details will be availableon a daily basis.

Blondin noted, “I understand the mem-bers’ concern and interest in receiving detailsof the negotiations. However, it is not condu-cive to the negotiation environment to releasedetails while the negotiations are continuing.Once we enter the critical phase, I will doeverything in my power to keep the membersapprised of the progress of negotiations.”

For anoverview ofthe proposal,see page 7. Inconjunctionwith the open-ing of formalnegotiations,the Unionlaunched itsnegot iat ionwebsite to as-sist membersin getting up-to-date infor-mation on thisround of bar-gaining. Visitiam751.org/contract 2005.

Boeing received the IAM proposal on June 10. L to R: Boeing CommercialAirplanes President Alan Mulally, Boeing Human Resources VP Jerry Calhoun,District 70 President Steve Rooney (Wichita); District 751 President Mark Blondin;IAM Aerospace Coordinator Richard Schneider, IAM International President TomBuffenbarger and District 24 Directing Business Rep Bob Petroff (Portland).

July 13 – Be There!

STRIKE SANCTIONMEETING

Wednesday, July 13Safeco Field

Gates open at 8 a.m.Meeting begins

at 10 a.m.see page 6 for details

sues. If every member just does onething to secure a contract, it should beattending the strike sanction meeting on

July 13.”Securing a contract

is a huge responsibility– and one that everymember must share in.Union Negotiators sit-ting at the bargainingtable will do everythingin their power to de-liver a good contractand understand the im-portance of their ac-tions. Yet every mem-ber has a responsibility

in the negotiations, as well.In shop floor meetings and focus

groups, many members indicated confu-sion over the strike sanction process.Therefore, an indepth explanation is pro-vided on page 6 to help members betterunder the process and their role.

We need every member to attend the Strike Sanction meeting on July 13 atSafeco Field in Seattle. A large turnout shows Boeing our members arecommitted to “Doing the Right Thing” and want a fair contract.

See page 6 and7 for details

EMF Lands 787 Work

Continued on page 12

L to R: Business Rep Emerson Hamilton, StewardsPaul Hoffman and John Davis review 787 workthat will be done in the EMF building in Auburn.

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Union Business Representatives

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Bruce SpaldingSecretary-Treasurer

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Mark BlondinPresident, Directing

Business Representative

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Membership Issues Reflected in Union Proposalby Mark Blondin,District President

Mail letters to theeditor to: 9125 15thPl. S., Seattle, WA98108 or e-mailthem toconniek@iam751.org

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Your Union Leadershipformally submitted our con-tract proposal to the BoeingCompany on Friday June 10th

at the Union Headquartersin Seattle. Our proposal con-tains changes and additionsto the current Collective BargainingAgreement – changes and additions thatreflect your answers and input to themultiple surveys and shop floor meet-ings that you have participated in thisyear.

Pension is the top issue. Our proposalnot only significantly raises the basicbenefit, but asks for cost-of-living ad-justments for past and future retirees.

We have also proposed posi-tive changes to the alternateformula. In addition to thechanges to the Boeing de-fined benefit pension plan(currently at $60.00 permonth per year of service)and the alternate formula –your Union is proposing asecond pension plan, the

IAM National Pension Plan. With in-creases and changes to the Boeing Pen-sion Plan along with the addition of theIAM Pension Plan, your union feels wecan achieve your goal – retirement secu-rity.

Your Union is also proposing manynecessary changes to the Medical Plans.These changes will increase the qualityof our health care, and curtail out-of-

pocket expenses and deductibles. This isa top issue of our membership and yourbargaining team intends to bargain hardon your behalf for this as well as pen-sions.

Jobs in the Puget Sound region arecritical for us and future workers. Weintend to push for Puget Sound to be thecritical and foremost area of expertise inthe fabrication and assembly of Boeingaircraft. We should be the workforce ofchoice as the Company moves forward,and we should share in the success of theCompany.

There are many more issues than thesetop ones I have written about. Whetherit is pension, health care, shift differen-tial, more vacation, sick leave, training,upgrades, transfers, or any issue – wecan only achieve them if we are solidly

together. Thanks for the continued soli-darity and support. The shop floor lunch-time meetings have gone well and all ofyour input is really appreciated.

Membership participation will be keyto our success. I need every member toattend the Strike Sanction meeting onJuly 13. We need to stand together andsend that united message to Boeing – themessage that the Union is together andwill do what it takes to get a great con-tract. Big numbers show solidarity andhelp win a good contract. We expect theCompany to Do the Right Thing andtreat our members fairly. I will see youthere.

If every member of this union takesthis seriously and attends this very im-portant meeting, we will be successful.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seenunprecedented attacks on our members.United Airlines is about to default on itspension plan, adversely affecting thou-sands of IAM members. Over 400 IAMbaggage handlers have lost their jobs atAlaska. …And now, this despicable cut-throat contract at Wichita, which ourmembers soundly rejected. In each ofthese cases, thousands of other employ-ees of these companies are also gettingthe “rug pulled out from under them.”

It’s time for District 751, and all of us in

Members at United to VoteIAM members at United Airlines will

vote on a five-year tentative agreementthat resolves all outstanding issues for anamended collective bargaining agree-ment. Voting will be concluded by July22, 2005.

“We believe this tentative agreementis fair to our members and contributesthe cost savings United needs,” said IAMDistrict 141 President Randy Canale.“The IAM Negotiating Committee unani-mously recommends ratification of thistentative agreement as the best way toavoid contract termination, provide se-cure pension benefits and job securityfor our members.”

The tentative agreement establishesparticipation of IAM-represented em-ployees in the multi-employer IAM Na-tional Pension Plan, a fully-funded de-fined benefit plan covering 65,000 ben-eficiaries at 1,700 U.S. companies.

“This Negotiating Committee did anoutstanding job under appalling circum-stances,” said Robert Roach, Jr., IAMGeneral VP of Transportation.

“This agreement preserves the integ-rity of our contracts and bargaining rightsat United,” said Canale. “A negativedecision in court could have wiped out50 years of collective bargaining achieve-ments.”Alaska Airlines is Off Course

The IAM is prepared to resume nego-tiations with Alaska Airlines on all out-standing contract issues, in the wake ofthe June ruling denying the IAM’s re-quest for an Emergency Motion for Pre-liminary Injunction against Alaska Air-

Updates at United, Alaska and Onex

labor, to take a clear, public stand in sup-port of our fellow union members andrelated workers. At a minimum, we neednotices on the web site and in our paper aswell as public demonstrations of solidar-ity. Our members can be counted on to

respond generously to all requests for aidfrom our fellow brothers and sisters. Ex-pressions of solidarity now are crucial to asuccessful conclusion to our own contractnegotiations this fall. Do the right thing!

In solidarity,David Schop, Helen Jones, Carl

Amos, Patricia Curtis, Phil Luder, RodgerCouch, Philip Lynch, David Kean,Leonel Guerrero, Gary Schaitel, RobertWittner, Russell Gierke, Brad Chinn,Rose Grandlund, Jerry Lawson, MauriceAdams, Lloyd Holloway.

Attacks on Workers Are a Call to Action for All of Us

lines for locking out 472 Seattle Rampand Stores Agents.

If Alaska is unwilling to bargain asettlement to the satisfaction of our mem-bers, then the IAM will notify the Na-tional Mediation Board that negotiationsare at an impasse and ask to be releasedfrom mediation. This initiates a 30-daycount down which would result in astrike at Alaska Airlines.

Meanwhile, hundreds of IAM mem-bers and union activists rallied at Seattle’sSea-Tac International Airport and thenmarched to the airline’s headquarters.District 751 members and leadershipwere there to lend support. In addition,

District 751 has helped with mailings,flyers, media and other activities.

Alaska Airlines has been beset withoperational problems since the lockout.The airline’s CEO, Bill Ayer, said in aconference call with the IAM and otherunions that some of the cost-cutting de-cisions the company made have been“backfiring.”

Ayer reported beginning of summeroperations has been a “disaster.” He saidthat on-time performance is about 40percent with 35 cancelled flights.Talks with Onex Restart

In Wichita, negotiations between theMachinists Union and Onex got off to arocky start on June 20. The Union pro-posed to use the last, best and final offerthat was rejected on May 24 as a startingpoint.

On June 20, the company’s proposalincluded language that was similar to theproposal that was rejected on May 24.However, changes to the proposal in-cluded no pension, no equity participa-tion program, changes to vacation andsick leave accrual rate and changes to themedical package.

The Union and Company were con-tinuing to meet as the Aero Mechanicwent to print. For updates, visitwww.ll834.org

“We need to secure the very bestCollective Bargaining Agreement aspossible for our members, with as manyaccompanying jobs as possible,” saidIAM Aerospace Coordinator DickSchneider. “We hope to have a newproposal for our members to vote on inthe next few weeks.”

751 members have repeatedlybolstered Alaska picket lines in aneffort to save local jobs.

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At a press conference timed to coin-cide with the opening of the Paris AirShow, District 751 President MarkBlondin joined U.S. Senators PattyMurray and Maria Cantwell in callingfor an end to unfair subsidies for Airbus.

Senator Murray has continually ledthe charge in urging the U.S. govern-ment to go after the European Union forsubsidies which give Airbus an unfairadvantage. Murray applauded the U.STrade Rep for moving forward a tradecase with the World Trade Organization(WTO).

Along with airplanes and technology,there’s something else on display at theworld’s biggest air show, declaredMurray, “the fruits of some thirty yearsof direct cash advances and illegal subsi-dies to Airbus.”

She added, “Some may ask why theEuropeans must subsidize their new air-craft, but we know the answer. The Eu-ropeans understand that without the sub-sidies, without an unfair advantage, theywould have a heck of a time competinghead-to-head with American workers.They would lose. We’ve got to stop thesubsidies.”

District 751 President Mark Blondinnoted, “It is time to level the playingfield and protect and support our aero-space jobs. We have to hold Airbus ac-countable.”

He complimented the tireless effortof both Senators and the Washingtondelegation in eliminating the unfair sub-sidies.

“It is essential to stop Airbus from

Some 57 million workers inAmerica say they would join a uniontomorrow if they could. A bill wasreintroduced in both houses of Con-gress that would level the playingfield for workers trying to formunions. It’s the bipartisan EmployeeFree Choice Act, and it could makea difference for working people try-ing to gain a voice on the job. Thebill was introduced into the 109thCongress by Senators EdwardKennedy (D-Mass.) and Arlen Spec-ter (R-Pa.) and Reps. George Miller(D-Calif.) and Pete King (R-N.Y.).

The Employee Free Choice Actis a common sense approach to re-storing workers’ freedom to formunions. It would require employersto recognize the union once a major-ity of workers signed cards autho-rizing union representation.

The Employee Free Choice Actalso provides for mediation and ar-bitration of first-contract disputesand authorizes stronger penalties foremployers that violate the legalrights of workers seeking to formunions and negotiate first contracts.

On paper, U.S. labor law andinternational standards give work-ers the legal right to form unions—but in the real world, employersblock that right day after day.

POLITICAL ACTIONPush to Eliminate Airbus Launch Aid

Realizing President Bush’s plan forprivate accounts has little hope of pass-ing, Congressional Republicans are look-ing to salvage a modest victory on So-cial Security. The Senate is focused onsolvency by raising the retirement age toage 69 and cutting benefits. The Houseis concentrating on a broad package ofreforms that address retirement secu-rity. According to The Wall Street Jour-nal, conservative Republicans Sen. JimDeMint (R-SC), Sen. Rick Santorum(R-PA) and Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX),who staunchly support private accounts,are preparing to introduce legislationthat would use Social Security’s current

getting launch aid for the A-350 to di-rectly compete with 787. They need totake the same risk as Boeing,” addedBlondin. “When they point to tax incen-tives in Washington State, they shouldremember that those same incentives areavailable to Airbus. The same cannot besaid for launch aid.”

Senator Maria Cantwell stated,“Launch aid from European governmentsallows Airbus to develop new planeswithout risking financial loss if the planes

don’t sell. We should all be so lucky.“Companies having to contend with

the risk of financial loss is what guaran-tees the public the highest-quality, safestproduct...Airbus takes short cuts andapplies for massive subsidies to avoidsuch risk.”

In Geneva on June 13, the U.S. andEuropean Union both blocked requestsfrom one another asking the WTO tocreate panels to investigate illegal subsi-dies.

Free Choice ActIntroduced

On June 11th, Boeing Forklift Operators from thePuget Sound area held a Rodeo, but left the livestock onthe farm. The 2005 Boeing Internal Forklift Rodeo wasconducted to select the eight team members that willrepresent Boeing at the Governor’s Conference ForkliftRegional Rodeo on August 13th.

Fifteen competitors went at it in a display of safety

and skills that kept the spectators on the edge of theirseats. The course was extremely challenging, and thescoring was close. Every driver met the challenge!Judges were Material Handling Managers, Safety Moni-tors and LTD Instructors.

The 2005 Boeing Forklift Rodeo Team members arefrom Auburn: Jim Mercer, Tim Eacrett and ChuckMoe. From Everett: Adrian Weddel, Shane George,Rob Jensen. From Kent: Doug Graham. From Seattle:Mike Weinman, and Mike McAllister.

Not surprisingly, the top three competitors, DougGraham, Mike Weinman, and Tim Eacrett were theState Championship Team in 2004.

On hand to observe the event were Tom McClelland,Director of IDS WPS, Stu Holdridge, Director of Au-burn WPS, and a special guest, Greg Davis, Chairmanof the Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Advi-sory Board.

A highlight of the event was a challenge “grudgematch” from Material Handling manager Mark Ribichto his peers. Stepping up to meet his challenge were

Rodeo Gives Forklift Drivers a Chance to Showoff Their SkillsTracy Ulmer of Auburn, Steve Lacy of Everett, andGordon Sirrine of LTD. Rumor was if Ribich lost, hishead would be shaved. He still has his hair today.

The Governors Regional Forklift Rodeo is sched-uled for August 13th at the Oxbow Site again. Show upand cheer them onto victory!

Congress Maneuvers Around Opposition to Private Accountssurplus to create private accounts, a movethat would worsen Social Security’s pro-jected future shortfall.

We are fortunate to have Senators MariaCantwell and Patty Murray both fightinghard to protect Social Security, as well asRepresentatives Jay Inslee, Rick Larsen,Brian Baird, Adam Smith, Jim McDermott,and Norm Dicks.

“The president didn’t realize when hedecided to invent the Social Security‘crisis’ that he was actually creating acrisis of his own,” said George Kourpias,President of the Alliance for RetiredAmericans. “He didn’t expect such aloud and united reaction from thousandsof seniors around the country. Everyoneknows Social Security needs to be fixedby strengthening it, so that it can pay the

guaranteed benefits Americans earn anddeserve for generations to come.”

Keep in mind the wealthiest Ameri-cans pay less in Social Security taxes, asa portion of their income, than workersat the bottom of the economic ladder. Noother payroll tax allows workers to stoppaying taxes altogether once they hit acertain earnings level. Medicare payrolltaxes, for example, continue regardlessof income and without increased ben-efits.

Americans are opposed to any at-tempt to dismantle Social Security –especially in view of recent pension planssuch as United Airlines.

Senator Maria Cantwell has pledgedto fight to protect Social Security.

District 751 President Mark Blondin joined Senators Maria Cantwell andPatty Murray at a press conference calling for an end to unfair subsidies forAirbus. The media event coincided with the opening of the Paris Air Show.

The Boeing team that will move on to theRegional competition: Front L to R: Rob Jensen,Mike McAllister, Mike Weinman, and DougGraham. Back L to R: Shane George, AdrianWeddel, Jim Mercer, and Tim Eacrett.

Shane George maneuvers the course at the Boeinginternal forklift rodeo competition on June 11.

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

Candidates must be a member of therespective Local at the time of nomination,in good standing, and free from delinquen-cies of any nature to the Local Lodge,District Lodge or Grand Lodge. Candi-dates must have been a member of theLocal or of a Local affiliated with District751 for one year at the time of nomination;and shall be working at the trade for sixmonths prior to the nomination. Candi-dates in Local 751-A and 751-C are alsoencouraged to have attended at least 50%of the meetings of his/her Local Lodgeduring the previous 12-month period end-ing the day of nominations.

Candidates in Local 1951 must haveattended at least 50% of the meetings ofhis/her Local Lodge during the 12-monthperiod ending the 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 oftheir Local before the close of that meet-ing. Members not present at nominatingmeeting may have their names placed innomination only if a member nominatesthem from the floor and the member nomi-nating them submits a letter from the can-didate signifying the candidate’s accep-tance of the nomination to the office to theRecording Secretary at the nominatingmeeting. The letter must set forth thecandidate’s name and card number withcandidate’s personal handwritten signa-ture. (NOTE: since it must be signed, e-mail notification is not accepted).ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE:

All 751-A, 751-C, and 1951 membersin good standing, whose dues are paidthrough the month of August 2005, andretired Union members, are eligible to votein their respective Local Lodge election.ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

Absentee ballots shall be issued in ac-cordance with the IAM Constitution (canuse form at right).

For Locals 751-A and 751-C: direct ab-sentee ballot requests to: District Secretary-Treasurer, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA98108 or personally deliver to one of thefollowing offices: Auburn - 201 A Street SW;Everett - 8729 Airport Road; Renton - 233Burnett N; Seattle - 9125 15th Pl. S. Officehours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NOTE: Auburn,Everett & Renton halls are closed for lunch

from noon to 1 p.m.For Local 1951: Mail or personally deliver

absentee ballot requests to: IAM & AWBallot Request, 4226 E. Mission, Spokane,WA 99202. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. and closed for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.

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

Nomination and Election Schedule for Union Offices This Fall

Volunteers and Sponsors Made Fun Run a Success

Karen AllenZon AndersonLucille AndersonMike AtwoodEileen BagbyJerald BealBecky BeasleyBruce BoeJackie BoschokRon BradleyJanee Bromiley

Brad JohnsonAletha JohnsonDebbie KarnesTraci KeeneyPat KinsellaMary LainKim LeufroyHelen LoweGarth LuarkEd MartinRichard Mast

Ron McGahaLawrence McIntoshLeonard McKinneyJames MillerGloria MillsapsLarry MongerJeanne MongerSteven MorrisonJared MoschkauDavid MuellenbachStephen Olson

Larry BrownDave BrueherKris BurnhamMike BuschTodd CampbellGreg CamposGerald (Bear) ChaputFrancis CheeverHoward ChurchillSally CunninghamTony Curran

Connie DangBill DolanVeronica DottinGuerdon EllisAnastasia EvangelistaJory FinkSue FulcherGrace HollandLois HoltonCheryl HuhesGary Jackson

Susan PalmerRebecca PohlJason RedrupXuan RomanoDuane RoopeNichole RoopeGreg RossoffGreg RossoffMichael RyanDavid SattlerJohn Saywers

Sponsors• Everett AquaSox •Pepsi• IAM District 160 • The Boeing Co.• Service Printing Co.• Renton Business Representatives Larry

Brown & Mark Johnson• IAM/Boeing Joint Programs• Washington Machinists Council• Rinehart & Robblee, Attorneys at Law• District President Mark A. Blondin &

Secretary-Treasurer Bruce R. Spalding• SEIU Local 775• A Spirit of Massage• Java Junkie• Regence Blue Shield• Washington State Democrats• Sue Palmer, Gloria Millsaps, Jackie

Boschok

Stephany SaywersMark SeversonDon ShoveTracy SmithKenny SmithIvana StewartLorraine StuckeySharon StuckeyDaniel SwankNevada VanVolkenburgPaul Veltkamp

Steve Vergala Sr.Michael WeorthClifton WyattBill Young

Thanks to hard work by the Women’sCommittee and numerous volunteers, aswell as help from some prime sponsors, the2005 Flight for Sight Fun Run raised animpressive $15,500 to benefit Guide Dogsof America. The Women’s Committeepresented the check at the June 14 DistrictCouncil meeting. Thanks again to all whohelped make the event a success.

751 Women’s Committee presents District 751 President Mark Blondin witha check for $15,500 for Guide Dogs of America raised at the fun run.

Thanks to the following volunteers, who helped with the 2005 Fun Run

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 reaons (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

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

751-A Sept. 1 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording October 6 Auburn: 201 A St. SW6 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 5 a.m. to Everett: 8729 Airport Road

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

751-C Sept. 8 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording October 13 Auburn: 201 A St. SW6 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 5 a.m. to Everett: 8729 Airport Road

3 Trustees, 3 Local Audit Committee. 8 p.m. Renton: 233 Burnett N.Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.

1951 Sept. 6 4226 E. Mission 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording October 4 Richland Labor Temple7:30 p.m. Spokane, WA Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 8 a.m. to 1305 Knight St., Richland, WA

3 Trustees, 1 Machinists Council Delegate, 8 p.m.1 SE Wash Central Labor Council Delegate

NAME: (printed)____________________________ Local Lodge:_____________

NAME: (signature)__________________________ Union Book #:_____________

Address:______________________________________________________

Social Security Number or BEMSID:______________________________________

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

Duane Roope (l) was one the the volunteers thatsold hotdogs to help raise additional funds.

Volunteers were there bright and early to registerpeople for the fun run.

Kim Leufroy not only volunteered andran the race, but served as sponsorand donated proceeds from her Spiritof Massage. Her efforts brought inover $800 for Guide Dogs.

Women’s Committee member Aletha Johnson (l)purchases raffle tickets at the event.

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Local 86 held its service awards ban-quet on May 14 at the Ridpath Hotel inSpokane.

Special recognition went to MarvKelly and Rolin Stevens for each servingmore than one term as a Local 86 officer.

Local 86 Honors Service Awards

15 YEAR

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20 YEAR

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751 Administrative Assistant JimBearden spoke on behalf of MarkBlondin about how important the Local86 members were to the District.

Local 86 President Steve Warrenpointed out that those being honoredcombine for over 1,100 years ofservice. Retired Business Rep CraigMcClure spoke about retirees and So-cial Security. As a special service, Lo-cal 86 member Val Norsby offered pic-tures of each member and their guest.

Business Rep Paul Milliken deliv-ered 50 year member Fred Herold hisaward at home. Fred thanked Paul forhand delivering the award and said ”I’mstill proud to be a Machinist”. Fredretired from Acme Sand and Gravel.

35 YEAR

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25 YEAR

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SPECIAL

Left:MiriumRandolphreceives his 45year award.Not pictured:CharlesBenson, DonJohnston,Juris Pukitis.

Marv Kelly (l) and Rolin Stevensserved more than one term as officers.

L-R: Scott Porter, Triumph; Bill Kuch, Triumph; Jeff Jones, Spokesman Review;Don Anderson, Retired. Not pictured: Mark Berger, Randy Enos, Clyde Graham,Dennis Greer, Robert Haws, Jim Helm, Gary Homolka, Jerry Jewell, Joseph Kane,William LaFountain, Bruce MacDonald, Frank Nash, John Quinn, Marc Tucker,Shannon Verdel, Doug Way, Michael Weissenfels, Robert Yaeger.

20 year members L-R: Don Stredwick, Cummins NW; Jim Maxian, SpokaneManufacturing; Gerald Groth, ASC Machine Tools; Jim Cannon, URM. Notpictured: Thomas Clement, Marvin Hansen, Paul Johnston, Ralph Keys Jr,Frank Lombard, Jerry Shannon, Roy Warren.

25 year members from L-R: Douglas Schertzer, Columbia Lighting; AlvinRoath, ASC Machine Tools; Bob Lashaw, ASC Machine Tools; FrederickAlbertson, Retired. Not pictured: Don Baden, Cheryl Baker, MarkHendrickson, John Henry, Roger Kelso, Edward Lamb, Howard Lenius,Orville Richardson, Alfred Schultz, John Trapp.

30 year members from L-R: Jim Rae, Retired; Ken Riggs, Retired; CraigMcClure, Retired; Walter Krahn, Retired; Frank Hendzel, Retired. Notpictured: Earl Carnes, Walter DeJager, Herb Harris, Helmut Hasler, MarvinJacobson, Joseph Smith, Maurice Stolley, Arlie Ulmer, James Williams.

35 year members from L-R (front): Ed Ward, Retired; LeRoy Wagner,Retired; (back) Joseph Floyd, Retired; Ray Tye, Retired; Harley Rouleau,Retired; Jim Barry, Retired. Not pictured: Bruce Bjelland, Keith Bowen,Eugene Knizek, Marvin Markham, Richard Rheinschmidt, David Tevlin,Jack Thompson, Roger Walker, Clarence White Jr, James Woslager.

L-R: VictorRoedel,Retired;CarlRantzow,Retired;ThomasMcInerney,Retired;Dan Fulton.Notpictured:Keith

Photo far left:Fred Heroldgets his 50year awardfrom BusinessRep PaulMilliken.

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Armagost, Melvin Eastlick, Edwin Field, Everett Forsberg, Fritz Forsberg,Charles Frank, Ed Gately, Charles Hugdahl, Ernie Schmidt, James Wallgren.

Members Make a Clean Sweep

Help kids succeed in school! Donateduring the annual Books & Backpacksdrive in July. New books, backpacks andschool supplies donated by employees goto children who might not otherwise re-ceive these important tools for learning.

In addition to dropping books, back-packs and school supplies into collectionbins, employees can choose to make mon-etary gifts to Page Ahead or World Vision(100% of donations go to the nonprofitsselected by employees and are used topurchase books, backpacks and supplies).Visit http://community.web.boeing.com/nwregion and click on the Books & Back-packs to get suggestions on book titles,supplies or to access the online givingpage. The drive ends July 31.

Books & BackpacksDrive Kicks OffMembers and their families recently

volunteered to clean up “B Street Plaza” aspart of the City of Auburn’s Clean SweepProgram. Members performed a varietytasks including weeding, litter pickup, in-stallation of benches and planters.

Thanks to the following who tookpart in the event:Kent Sprague, BillWoomer, FredMcKenzie, PeteCaldwell, ScottSandland, Kira-DeJon Peringer,Forrest Perringer,Mary SeatonGaines, Ron Coenand John Barna.

Members fix asign and installbenches in down-town Auburn.

Members helped plant trees alongthe Interurban bicycle trail that runsthrough downtown Auburn.

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When is the Strike Sanction meeting?

Wednesday, July 13 at Safeco Fieldin Seattle. Gates open at 8 a.m. Meet-

ing begins at 10 a.m. Bring yellow eligi-bility card for admittance. All membersare excused from work without pay for thetime necessary to attend this meeting.

Members at Edwards Air Force Base willmeet at 10 a.m. on July 13 at the sign at thewest entrance to the base in Rosamond,California.

Why do we have a second vote on Sep-tember 1 to reaffirm strike sanction?

When you vote on July 13th, youhave not seen the proposal. Once

members see the final offer, members havethe opportunity to change their minds. Theinitial Strike Sanction meeting on July 13is a showing of solidarity among the mem-bership and support to the negotiators. It isalso required by the IAM Constitution tostart the process of preparing strike checksin the event a work stoppage occurs. Astrong showing at the Strike Sanction meet-ing sends a message to the Company thatyou are serious and you deserve a fair andequitable contract. A re-affirmation voteis your commitment to withhold your la-bor in solidarity if the offer is unaccept-able.

How do I get a ballot?

Exchange the yellow eligibility card

NOTE: No special parking for motorcycles, which get the same rate as cars.There are numerous smaller parking lots surrounding the stadium that range from $3 to $6. There are many lots on 1st Avenue,Occidental, and under the viaduct. If members carpool, the Safeco Field, Qwest Field and Home Plate Parking should be sufficientto hold the majority of the membership.

Chartered BusesIf a shop wants to organize and get the required riders, the

Union will order a bus. Deadline for ordering buses: Monday,July 11, 2005. BUSES MUST BE FULL to get the pricesquoted below. When the money for a bus has been received atany Union Hall the bus will be ordered.

Bus costs:Everett: 42-passenger school bus, $8 per riderAuburn/Renton:Option 1: 42-passenger school bus, $8 per riderOption 2: 47-passenger Grayline bus, $13 per riderIt will be staged where needed for pick up. Pick up time will

be 8:00 a.m. on July 13th. If you want to order a bus, or need any other information,

call 206-764-0306 or 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3306.

Sounder Commuter Rail Sounder train service has limited commuter service with a

large gap between morning and afternoon runs. Trains leave theEverett station at 6:10 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. and arrive at KingStreet Station at 7:08 a.m. and 7:38 a.m. Return to Everettleaves at 4:33 p.m. and 5:13 p.m.

From the Auburn Station trains leave at 6:10 a.m., 6:45 a.m.and 7:10 a.m. Return trains are 4:45 p.m., 5:10 p.m. and 5:40p.m. Please check with Sound Transit for more information atwww.soundtransit.org/riding/fac/sounder or call 1-800-201-4900 or 1-888-713-6030 (TTY).

Answers to Member Questions on the Strike Sanction MeetingQ&A

you received in the mail for a ballot. If youforget the card, get a good standing card atthe ticket windows. Dues must be paidthrough May to be eligible to vote.

Will we get paid for attending?

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

to show their commitment by leaving theworkplace to show their solidarity andsend a message to the Company that weare serious.

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

Yes - all members are excused onUnion business to attend this meet-

ing. (The time necessary to reasonablyprepare for and travel to and from theevent). It is imperative that on this ex-cused absence, you show up for this meet-ing and stay for the entire event. TheCompany may require proof of attendancein order to allow such an excuse.

Where can we park for the StrikeSanction meeting?

Parking is available in multiple lotssurrounding Safeco Field. See the

map below for specific locations andprices. Handicapped parking will be avail-able in both the Safeco Field and QwestField lots. Simply show a WashingtonState handicapped decal, bumper stickeror hanging notice from rearview mirror.

Will buses be provided as transpor-tation to the meeting?

No - there is ample parking in andaround Safeco Field. There are many

other means of public transportation: citybuses, commuter trains and carpooling areall available transportation to this veryimportant event. This is your contract andyour livelihood. If shops want to organizea bus, the Union will help schedule a bus(see details in lower right corner).

What will be on the ballot?

You will vote either YES or NO togrant the Negotiating Committee

Strike Sanction Authority (see sample bal-lot above).

Who counts the ballot?

Members who volunteer will countthe ballots immediately following

the meeting.

Where can I get the “Right Thing”commitment wristband?

The ONLY place to get one is at theStrike Sanction meeting on July 13.

Wear it daily to show you attended and arecommitted to getting a good contract.

Will Boeing allow us to wear the com-mitment wristbands in the shop?

Yes. Corporate Boeing assured us thatmembers will be allowed to wear the

wristbands through September 1st. If man-agement in your shop asks you to take themoff for safety reasons, comply and then callthe hall to get the situation resolved.

Can family and friends attend theStrike Sanction meeting?

No; however, if someone cannot finda sitter for kids or any other special

circumstances, they will not be turned away.We have not opened up the Strike Sanctionmeeting to family and friends in the past. Itwould be too much of a logistical undertak-ing to ensure the proper folks received aballot. The Strike Sanction meeting on July

13th is for 751 members only.

Can members bring family and friendsto the Truth Rally on August 21st?

Yes, family and friends are welcomeat the contract Truth Rally on August

21st at Angle Lake.

Other Transportation Options

Many members have asked for an ex-planation of the strike sanction process sothey better understand its importance.

Holding an initial strike sanction votewell in advance of the actual contract expi-ration date accomplishes two importantthings.

First, the initial July 13 vote providesadvanced legal notice to the Grand Lodge,so members will receive the strike benefitchecks without any undue delay if theyvote to strike on September 1st. It is re-quired in the IAM Constitution.

Explanation of Strike Sanction ProcessSecond, an early strike sanction vote is a

prime opportunity to educate and rally themembers. An open, strong signal of mem-bership determination can persuade the com-pany to bargain earnestly and reduce thechances you will have to strike to secure agood agreement. Boeing closely watchesattendance at this meeting as a gauge of howsupportive the members are of Union nego-tiators. A small crowd tells them membersare not serious about obtaining a fair con-tract and do not support Union negotiators.

This vote is in no way an indication a

strike will occur on September 1st.The IAM Constitution requires a reaffir-

mation of strike sanction when you vote onBoeing’s final offer. The second reaffirma-tion gives members a chance to change theirminds once they have seen the Company’sproposal. When a member votes to reaffirmon September 1, they are saying they arewilling to strike and support the Union’sposition. The initial strike sanction vote onJuly 13 is done before members have seen aproposal. It would not be fair to use that voteto take members out on strike.

Members at the Strike Sanction meetingget an update on progress in thenegotiations from Union leaders.

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July 13 (Wednesday):Strike Sanction Meeting - Safeco Field, Seattle. Gatesopen at 8 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m. Bring yellow votereligibility card for admittance. IMPORTANT TO HAVEALL MEMBERS ATTEND. (NOTE: At Edwards AirForce Base meet at 10 a.m. on July 13 at the sign at thewest entrance to the base)

August 15 (Monday):Round-the-clock bargaining begins.

August 21 (Sunday):Join Union negotiators at “The Truth Rally.” Get the truth,then you decide. 1 p.m. Angle Lake Park, SeaTac

September 1 (Thursday):Vote on final contract proposal

CONTRACT CALENDARGet Your ‘Right Thing, Right Reason’

Commitment Wristband at Strike SanctionPledge your commitment to get afair contract by attending theStrike Sanction Meeting at SafecoField on Wednesday, July 13.

ONLY MEMBERSATTENDING on July 13 willreceive a “Right Thing, RightReason” Commitment wristband.Wearing the wristband shows youare committed to obtaining a faircontract.

Wear the “Right Thing” wristbandevery single day to take a stand toget a fair contract and tell Boeingto “Do the RIGHT Thing” innegotiations.

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Below is a brief overview of top issuesin the comprehensive Union proposalbased on membership input. In thespirit of negotiations, specific propos-als will not be released to allow nego-tiators a chance to work at the bar-g a i n i n gtable.

PENSION isa top issuefor mem-bers andour pro-posal is athree-prong approach: Significant in-creases in the Boeing plan, improve401K (VIP) and add the IAM NationalPension Plan. Look for more informa-tion on the IAM Pension Plan in theAugust edition of the Aero Mechanicand in future flyers.

HEALTH CARE – Our proposal focuseson controlling out-of-pocket costs bylooking at all alternatives and options.We are searching for creative andinnovative ways to control costs. Theanswer is not to shift costs from em-ployer to employees. We need theUnion and Company working togetherto get more value from providers.

COLA FOR RETIREES – Union is pro-posing all retirees, past and future, getCOLA. While it is not a mandatorybargaining subject for past retirees, itis an issue we will continue to push.

SICK LEAVE/HOLIDAY/VACATION/BEREAVEMENT – Proposing improve-ments in all four benefit areas.

JOB SECURITY – Union proposes limit-ing ability of the Company to offloadour work.

OTHER PROPOSALS cover team leader,material delivery, overtime, CategoryA rights, shift differential and job com-binations.

OVERVIEW OFTOP UNIONPROPOSALS:

Members Speak Out in Meetings

Check Union web page www.iam751.orgSign up for home e-mailAttend shop floor meetings and focus groups and provide feedbackWear contract t-shirts every WednesdayRead Union flyers and Aero Mechanic newspaper

Focus groups continue to give members personal one-on-one interaction with Union representatives. PoliticalDirector Linda Lanham and Communications DirectorConnie Kelliher continue to conduct focus groups andstrive to ensure members feel comfortable and give hon-est input.

In addition, Union Business Representatives continueto hold shop floor meetings to provide information andget feedback from the members.

751-member Alan Stach attended the SeattleFocus Group and stated, “The focus groups makesure our message is not filtered through UnionStewards. It is an opportunity for Union leaders tolisten and hear us. Focus groups will help bolsterand build up trust with the Union. They answeredour questions honestly and allowed us to providecriticism, as well.”

Wayne S. Johnson agreed, “Focus groups givethe Union members a chance to have a local voiceand to speak their concerns. They ensure our mes-sage gets to the negotiating table.”

Focus groups discuss a wide spectrum of issuesand are driven by concerns of the members. Recenttopics discussed include contract priorities, what isan acceptable pension, team leader, what are strikeissues, union credibility, and how to deal with risingmedical costs.

Below are a few comments from recent focus groups:“I would rather see a percentage on pension.”“Make sure to tell us if the final offer has a sucker punch (a

takeaway in small print). Be honest and say this is their offer - don’ttry to upset us. Tell us both the good things and bad things in thefinal offer.”

“The current pension is less than 25 percent of my yearly pay. Imake 25 percent of my base pay on overtime, yet you ask me to livein retirement on just my overtime pay? How can I do that? Go toa percentage, I would say 75 percent is fair.”

“The current retirement plan is embarrassing. You have noquality of life after Boeing. You are expected to live on $1700 or$1800 a month and that is if you have 30 years in at Boeing.”

“I don’t see that team leader has done anything for Boeing.”

“Be reasonable in negotiations. Act on facts not emotions.”“I would like more information on the IAM pension plan such as

what regulates it, how it works, etc. COLA for retirees is alsoimportant, as well as keeping retiree medical.”

“I had better benefits in 1966 when I hired in. The Company isusing health care to their advantage to put more of the burden on us.Look for creative solutions on medical.”

“I want to see Union Reps on the shop floor more often. We needmore Union visibility to make supervisors abide by the contract.”

“Any letters of understanding (LOU) need to be folded into thecontract rather than having LOU’s separate.”

“I would strike if there are any takeaways. We have worked toohard to get where we are today – especially when you consider thehealth of the company”

If you receive an invitation to a focus group, take advantage ofthis opportunity to provide face-to-face input to Union leaders. Alsoif you hear of a shop floor meeting, take the time to attend and getinformation, as well as voice your concerns.

Above: LindaLanham holds afocus group inSeattle.

Left: Business RepLarry Brown talksto members inRenton.

Left:BusinessRepTommyWilsonanswersquestionsfrommembersduring alunchtimemeeting.

District President Mark Blondin (l) updates Auburnmembers on negotiation activities.

Ways to Stay Involved and Informed

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Motorcycles roared from Everett toAuburn to converge on the Seattle UnionHall in the third annual Puppy Putt mo-torcycle ride to benefit Guide Dogs ofAmerica. Nearly 100 riders turned outfor the event, which raised over $7,000for Guide Dogs of America. Riders fromboth the south and north met at Down-town Harley Davidson before leavingfor the Seattle Union Hall.

Besides putting along the course route,participants enjoyed a barbecued lunch,and music from Bret Wilks Music.

Those attending voted to select the win-ners of the bike show (1st, 2nd, 3rd, People’sChoice and Best of Show). Other compe-tition included slow ride and loud pipes.

Special thanks to the organizing com-mittee for their work in putting the eventtogether: Dave Brueher, Don Shove, TerriMyette, Christy Reitan, Kevin Reitan,and Ed Lutgen.

Thanks to the following volunteerswho helped with the event: Kevin Mims,Gerald “Bear” Chaput, Clark Fromong,Pat Kinsella, Clark Blakely, HansUlstein, John Carter, Greg Campos, Chris

Many custom bikes lined the parkinglot of the Seattle Union hall

Taking Home Trophies and Prizes

Kevin andChristy Reitan(in orange shirts)donated aCaribbean cruise,which was wonby Bob Wehr(2nd from right)Together, Kevinand Christycontributed cashand prizestotaling $4,415.

Puppy Putt Organizer Dave Brueher and 751 President Mark Blondin lead the bikes to the Seattle Union Hall after astop at Downtown Harley Davidson.

ChristyReitanwas allsmilesas shereceivedherthirdplacetrophy.

Paul Chamberlain took home thePeople’s Choice Trophy whileDave Brueher won 1st Place. Photo above:

Dave Brueher (l)presents EdShambguh with aweekend at OceanShores.

Photo left: JimBlowers tookhome trophies for“Best of Show”and 2nd place.

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Sam Hobbs (l) and Dole Sage were two that made the ride.

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Members who started at the south check point get ready to ride the route.

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Louie, Jimmy Darrah, AnneBaumgardner, Sara Baumgardner, TroyLaBrum, Tracy Smith, Tom Plummer,Jerry Beal, Kim Leufroy, Tom Lux,Douglas Young, John Lux, Randy Ralf,Ed Lutgen, Ron Bradley, Terri Myette,Gayl Bailey, Mark Johnson, Brett Coty,Kelly Coty, and Art Busier.

Also thanks to all who recruited prizesand donations for the event.

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by Ruth Render,Retired Club Secretary

June 751 Retirement Club Minutes

Congratulations to the followingmembers who retired from Boeing:

At the June 13th business meeting, AlMenke called the meeting to order at 11a.m. The Lord’s Prayer was said followedby the flag salute and the singing of “GodBless America.”

Roll Call of Officers: All officers werepresent or excused. Minutes were acceptedas printed. No communications.

Financial Report: The Financial Re-port was accepted as read.

Business Rep Report: Business RepPaul Knebel reported formal negotiationswith Boeing began on June 10. Getting anincrease or COLA for existing retirees is apriority and part of the Union proposal.

Health & Welfare: A moment of si-lence was held for those who have passedaway: James Abbott, Nora Anderson, ClydeBent, Fred Fontana, Beatrice Hart, ElnoraHaylor, Jean Johnson, Joseph LaBarge,Gary Potter, and Clementina Smith. Sym-pathy cards were sent to the families.

Calendar of Events:July 4 HolidayJuly 11 Business Meeting - Memory

Wellness Program Speaker

Retirees

Seniors from around the state gath-ered at the Seattle Union Hall on May 31for the third annual Alliance of RetiredAmericans conference. Many 751 retir-ees attended to hear updates on seniorefforts to save Social Security, improveand protect Medicare and preserve pen-sion plans. Washington Alliance Presi-dent Art Boulton welcomed the crowd.

Senator Maria Cantwell addressedthe crowd and provided an update on thefight to preserve Social Security.Cantwell pledged her unwavering com-mitment to stop President Bush’s plansto privatize Social Security. She addedthat she has led the charge against en-ergy companies that were overchargingcustomers (particularly seniors).

The conference also featured “TheTruth Truck” which is carrying morethan one million messages to Congressfrom seniors opposed to the privatizationof Social Security. Will Parry, LouiseParry and Lonnie Nelson told movingpersonal stories about how Social Secu-rity impacts their lives. The WA StateAlliance represents more than 61,000seniors and retirees across the state.

Retiree PicnicMonday, August 15Woodland Park, Stove 6

Seattle - 59th & Aurora Ave N.

Begins at 11 a.m.

Lunch at noon

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Roger E. AhrnkielCarey H. AndersonFrederick R. BagbyKenneth R. BiddleConrad Campos, Jr.Michael J. ChesterfieldJan M. ChilcottRobert J. ConradRobert A. DickinsonMarino A. GarciaJames L. GarrisonTerry L. HagginJames A. LandryCharlotte A. MacNellyRobert H. MacNellyKatie M. MitchellLarry A. MuriTerry L. OstenbergBarbara L. ParksLeslie L. PerryDavid A. PinkleyBarbara L. RayRobbin RichardsonLeland H. Steffensen

More than 11,000 Washington activistshave signed petitions to Congress. Ap-proximately 890,466 Washington resi-dents collect Social Security benefits.Coast-to-coast the message is clear:

Don’t privatizeSocial Security.

Bill Gates,Sr. gave a fasci-nating presenta-tion on theW a s h i n g t o nState Tax Sys-tem. He empha-sized the needfor the wealthyto pay their fairshare of thetaxes. His com-mon sense ap-

Six members have been added to ourLegislative Committee: Gloria Wright,Gene Hoglund, Jacquelyn Taner, AlPeppard, John Guevarra and Tom O’Brien.Our legislative committee will meet at 10a.m. on the second Monday of each month(one hour before the Retired Club). Anyretirees interested in working on legisla-tive issues are invited to attend in theconference room next to our meeting hall.Some issues discussed are: Social Secu-rity, increased costs of Medicare, cost-of-living in retiree pensions, “single payer”system for health care and travel to Canadafor reasonably priced medical drugs.

Actions retirees (and all union mem-bers) can take: write to Congressional del-egation and state representatives, visitCongressional offices with delegations,attend public meetings and speak up, writeletters to the editor, support resolutionsthrough Union and political organizations,organize politically, join a political party –attend its meetings, vote, work for candi-dates and issues, work at the polls. In orderto prioritize our efforts and to know whichissues are most important to our retirees,we are asking retirees to fill out, clip andreturn, either by mail or in person, to ournext meeting the following poll:

July 18 Paul’s Party MakersJuly 25 BingoGood and Welfare: Tom

O’Brien reported in 1985, therewere 3 1/2 active workers forevery retiree covered by a plan(retirement plan). Today, thenumbers are equal, reflecting thatemployers have eliminated plansfor many new workers.

A dangerous pattern is being set todump pensions, i.e. United Airlines. DeltaAirlines may seek bankruptcy protection,as well as General Motors and Ford. In1964, 58% of autos and light trucks sold inAmerica were G.M. Today, it is 26 percentand GM and Ford bonds have been re-duced to junk status. Healthy companieswith sound plans may try to end them andfreeze benefits.

Tom O’Brien also spoke on how toprotect ourselves from identify theft.

John Guevarra read exerts from MollyIvins column, which pointed out how wellthe super rich have done under the currentadministration. The hyper rich have donewell. Under the Bush tax cuts, the 400taxpayers with the highest income – aminimum of $87 million – now pay in-come, Medicare and Social Security taxesamounting to virtually the same percent-age of their incomes as people making$50,000 to $75,000.

Under the Bush tax plan, by 2015, thosemaking between $80,000 and $400,000will be paying as much as 14 percent moreof their incomes than those who arehyperrich.

It turns out the American dream of

moving up is now more likely to occur inBritain and France.

Al Peppard noted retirees and our unionare under attack from the most anti-laboradministration since 1932. We must takeaction. We urge your participation in the751 Retiree’s club. You are invited tomeet with us in the conference roomsacross from the main meeting hall at 10:00a.m. one hour before the regular monthlymeeting of the club on the 2nd Monday ofevery month. We also urge you to get anyretirees that you know to come to meetingswith you and help us build political strengthfor retirees and the labor movement.

New Business: Election of officers willbe in September. Al Wydick has chosennot to run for Retired Club President. Hehas served for ten years. He will continueto work with the 751 Club retirees in othercapacities. Al thanks for all your goodyears of service. You have served us well.

Birthdays & Anniversaries: The Clubcelebrated the following June birthday:Dennis Smith. June anniversaries included:Grant and Barb Harvey (48 years); Albertand Peggy Arrington (58 years), Bob &Adel Sheets (59 years), Eddie and GinnyEdwards (59 years).

proach rang true with those in atten-dance. He believes Social Security caneasily be solved simply by removing thecap and having all Americans pay thesame percentage all year long.

Radio talk show Dave Ross also spokeabout the importance of preserving So-cial Security and encouraging everyoneto get involved. He encouraged all towrite to their representatives, attend pub-lic forums and town hall meetings – letthe elected officials know how you feelso they can accurately reflect their con-stituents when they vote.

Delegates also reviewed and passedmany resolutions, including one on pen-sion default, opposing right-to-work leg-islation, preserving public power, statetax policy, health care ballot measure,Medicaid funding, protecting familyleave and medicare benefits.

RETIREMENT NEWS

Conference Focuses on Senior Issues

Above: The Truth Truck carrying one millionmessages to Congress opposing privatization ofSocial Security visited the Seattle Hall as part ofthe ARA conference.

Please indicate which issues are mostimportant by rating the following 1through 6 with 1 being the mostimportant:___ Don’t privatize Social Security___ Cost-of-living feature in Boeingpension___ Decrease costs of Medicare___ Seek state government help inproviding affordable prescription drugs___ Help for dental and vision costs___ Other issues_________________

Optional info:When did you retire?_____________How many years work?___________Your age?____________Do you receive Medicare?__________

Mail to Retiree Club Leg Committee,9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108 orbring to next Retired Club BusinessMeeting on July 11.

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Al Wydick 253-876-2147Vice President Alvin Menke 425-235-9361Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 253-852-8927Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878

Cherie Menke 425-235-9361Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300

Senior Politicsby Carl Schwartz,Retiree Legislative Chair

Retiree Legislative Opinion Poll✄

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751 delegates attending the Alliance for Retired Americansapplaud Bill Gates Sr.

Photo left: Senator Maria Cantwell pledged tofight to protect Social Security.

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1998 NEW HOOD – for a Nissan pickup$50. 253-941-4663

CAR ALARMS – Starting at $45. Keylessentries starting at $40, alarm start combosstarting $80. Paging units also available.Installation available. 253-826-4378

STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED- fixthat unsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic columntoday! Columns repaired or modified. Col-umns and parts for sale. 425-228-3326

EIDE ELECTRIC BOAT LOADER – newrigging, extra motor and controls, lifts up to14’ boat $200. 253-770-4984

12’ ALUMINUM BOAT –oars, removableseats and electric motor $425 firm – cashonly. 253-939-0601

14’ ALUMINUM BOAT – and galvanizedtrlr, includes 2 swivel seats, oars and canvascover $650. Utility trlr 4’x8’ enclosed $375.253-838-7505

17’ ANTIQUE WILLITS CANOE No. 956– absolutely beautiful $4K. 17’ Grummancanoe with full sail kit $600. 253-839-0871

1987 13’ ALASKAN SMOKER CRAFT –aluminum boat; 1989 20 HP motor; 1994 E-Z Load trailer with many extras $2500 OBO.360-805-0391

KAYAK – 15 1/2’ foot Easyrider DolphinExpedition sea touring kayak. Rear watertight storage, custom ruder system, fiber-glass sealed seams, extras, like new condi-tion $900 OBO. 425-488-7168

RV & HOME Mattress Doctor distributor –memory foam, hi-tech foam, innerspring.Great quality with low prices. Will order anysize and many shapes. 206-542-0104

CUSTOM WOODEN STORAGE SHEDS –many styles and sizes, built on your lot. Bestbuild and best price guaranteed! 253-536-5669

14+ YEARS BOEING EXPERIENCE – nowdesigning home interiors! Let me assist youwith decorating and furnishings by BassettFurniture Direct – complimentary for Bassettcustomers. Emailpmoore@bassettfurnituredirect.net or callPatrick 206-267-5350

RX DRUGS from Canada- 50% less thanU.S. prices! 425-251-8168

SELMER TENOR SAXOPHONE – USAmodel $1900. 425-255-1184

COMPAQ Pasorio computer – 20GB desktype with monitor, printer, and keyboard.Upgradeable, various programs installed.Excellent cond $250 OBO. 425-226-4060

CAMPER/MOTORHOME TV – 12V withAC adapter, 5 1/2” screen, color, excellentcondition $35 OBO. 425-226-4060

CAR ALARMS – Starting at $50. Brandnew and unopened! Flash park lights, dis-able starter, keyless entry, etc. Includes allmanuals, warranty. Installation available.253-826-4378

SCOOTERS AND MORE – 100-500 watts,24-36 volts, 10-17 mph. Several colors.Great for RVs, boats, campers. Fun for allages! 206-542-0104

RV & HOME Mattress Doctor distributor –memory foam, hi-tech foam, innerspring.Great quality with low prices. Will order anysize and many shapes. 206-542-0104

MOVING – MUST SELL couches, match-ing loveseat, full-size bed, single beds, largedesk, chair, dining table set, kitchen table &more. Reasonable! On Camano Island 206-244-7569

KENMORE – large capacity washer & dryer$550; Kent Sears TREADMILL 2 years,hardly used $200; oversized tan soft plushbig chair and ottoman non-smokers $100.206-375-6259

COMPUTER CHAIR – like new, high back,cloth, arm rests, 5 rollers $70 OBO. 425-255-9542

FILE CABINET – brown metal, 2 drawers,15” wide, 30” high $25. 206-767-5340

CONTOUR ELECTRIC CHAIR – with vi-brator and heat. In good condition, paid $3K,will sell for $300. Good for someone withbad back. 425-255-9542

GREEN SOFA – with silver pattern $100;solid OAK TABLE with center leaf $100;COFFEE TABLE & 2 end tables $50.Snohomish – pictures available. 360-568-2354

DINING ROOM SET – walnut with 3 leaves,4 arm chairs, 2-pc China cabinet with light$325 cash. Leave message. 425-392-1176

VERY NEW HOT TUB – you move $1500.425-793-5348

REAL LEATHER SOFA – nice and soft,just like brand new, light brown, 6 1/2’.Moving, will sell less than one half price$795. Must see to appreciate. Auburn area253-804-6865 or cell 253-709-7181

2003 white Sears Kenmore Elite REFRIG-ERATOR – new $1800, our price $950;2003 Whirlpool electric RANGE, self-clean-ing oven $190; 2003 Whirlpool MICRO-WAVE $150. 360-435-7249

LIFT CHAIR RECLINER – neutral beigecolor, almost new, excellent condition $350.Call Kathy 360-629-3596 (Stanwood area)

LOVE SEATS – 2 light multi-colored fabric$50 each; light oak COFFEE TABLE andmatching END TABLE $80; LAZY-BOYrecliner – blue fabric $90. 425-255-1184

DESK – metal, 45”x30” tan with vinyl top$75; CHAIR, metal with tan vinyl arms andseat on rollers $50; both pieces office-type.Both for $100! 206-767-5340

LARGE COFFEE TABLE – with closureand open both ends, plus 2 hexagon ENDTABLES – all for $75. 425-226-0422

UPRIGHT – EUREKA – The Boss. Vacuumcleaner; excellent condition $20. 206-244-4823

ANTIQUE 1800’s – Leeds of EnglandWASH BASIN $800 (used as buffet); DuncanPhyfe DINING TABLE with four chairs$500. 425-334-5699

PADDED vinyl COCKTAIL TABLE – 2shelves, foot bar, room for four $295 OBO.253-941-3690

CHINA CABINET – hutch 6’ interior light,glass top doors, like new $800. 360-897-9991

3 BDRM/2 BATH – home on 1 1/4 acres.Close to schools and Auburn dead-end street.Nice location; no agents $325K. 253-939-1988

KONA, HAWAII – oceanfront condo, large2 BDRM/2 BATH, spectacular view; sleeps4. $790-$895/week plus tax. 11 percentdiscount to Boeing employees pays taxes.www.banyantreecondon.com. 206-938-9214

SPECTACULAR mountain view property –13421 Cedar Circle in Sumner ($850 rentalincome). $110K cash. 206-228-1034

CUSTOM WOODEN STORAGE SHEDS –many styles and sizes, built on your lot. Bestbuild and best price guaranteed! 253-536-5669

PROFESSIONAL JEWELRY CLEANER –for home use. Sprays, liquids, tarnish re-mover for all types of metals. All cleanersare safe for all types of jewelry.www.geoamtha.com

AQUARIUM – 29 gallons includes lightedcover and woodgrain stand $140; utility trl4x8’ $375; truck bed liner $50; large doghouse $40. 253-838-7505

FREE – old welder. 253-838-7505

10 2x4” TIMBERS – 8’-12’ $15; canningJARS pts & qts, reg & wide-mouth $3-$4 adozen; set of professional-type horseshoes$5; revolving rack with poker chips $5. 206-935-6535

SWEET LENA – fragrant iris, rare only$7.50 each bulb. Send check to MartinHolland 2322 Tacoma Rd #13, Puyallup,WA 98371.

WOODSTOVE – Boxwood type in excel-lent condition $75. 206-244-4823

COLLECTORS – Stamp bags, Shoe Boxpens & pencils – make offer; Barbie car and2 batteries $95; 100 plus bells – differentstates and cities $100. 253-735-1832

LARGE DOZER FOR PARTS – approx1958 TD14A Int’l, straight blade, large cargowinch, good rails and rollers. Call mid-day253-833-3790

STORAGE BOX – for back of RV has 2”receiver, looks good. Store your BBQ, chainsaw, wood, etc $150. 360-456-3847

GOLF CLUBS – complete set with woods,irons, bag, pull cart, lots of golf balls andextras. 253-833-4773

GAS EDGER - $150; brand new STROLLER$35 (never used); ROLLAWAY single bed$35; REFRIGERATOR $100 (works wellwith large freezer); TOYOTA VAN Sienna2002 50K miles $19K. 206-772-1353

300 gallon AQUARIUM, including all ac-cessories, tanks, pumps, rocks, chemicals,everything! $500 takes all! 253-852-4190

WEDDING DRESS – slips and veil $50,medium size. ALSO wedding cake decora-tions, sugar bells with cascading silk flow-ers. 206-878-5364

LAVENDER, crocosmia, fennel, firs. Natu-ral field rocks and broken concrete. Miscplywood free; mahogany doors with passageand hinges. Make offer. 425-255-1804

GARDEN HOSE REEL attaches to faucet,wheeled push cultivator, 5th wheel lock, 2wood swing seats with heavy-duty chains.LWB CANOPY with boat rack – very goodcondition $125 OBO. 425-255-1804

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PROPERTY

RECREATIONALMEMBERSHIP

RECREATIONALVEHICLES

SPORTING GOODS

TOOLS

VEHICLES

Accepting the Oath of Office

SPECTACULAR mountain view property –13421 Cedar Circle in Sumner ($850 rentalincome). $110K cash. 206-228-1034

FOR SALE/RENT – park model, fully fur-nished with shade, no pets, Palm Creek, 5Star, 55+ gated, golf & RV resort. CasaGrande, AZ. RBDurham@cgmailbox.com520-876-7728

FOR RENT – new 1750 sq ft, rambler home,3 BDRM/2 BATH in South Everett, fire-place, all appliances, fire, close shopping,Mariner School, ready in July $1350/mo$500 deposit 425-337-2842 or 425-238-5801

MESA, AZ – double wide mobile home in55+ gated park. 1977 Hillcrest 24’x52’, 2BDRM/2 BATH (1 walk-in & 1 tub/shower),parking for 2 cars & motor home, 2 sheds,swamp cooler, kitchen with bar, fully fur-nished dining room, large living room, laun-dry in kitchen, gas furnace and range, elecfridge & freezer, porch with mesh curtain, allcarpeted but kitchen. Paneled walls, reverseosmosis water system, corner lot, insuranceand taxes paid to Sept, 2 phone jacks andcable locks $25K. Ike & Evelyn 206-824-1734 or Jean 480-373-9433

WYE LAKE – lot in Kitsap County. 50’x177’wooded lot, valued at $4K; will sell for$3400 OBO. 360-657-5342

2003 HOME – 4 BDRM/3 BATH, 2-cargarage, mid-level entry with North Cascadeviews and neighborhood elementary school$248,950. Possible 0 $$$ down (OAC). CallDoris 425-357-9643

5 ACRES – on Reiner Road in Sultan. Zonefor single house $70K. 425-793-5348

MAUSOLEUM CRYPT – Washelli Garden,eye-level, excellent location, appraised at$5500; asking $3K. 425-432-0811

1 CEMETERY PLOT – Washington Memo-rial near SeaTac airport in the Sundial Gar-den, Sect 17 S. Easy in and out $1800 (reg$2795). 253-735-1119

1 CEMETERY PLOT – in Azalea Garden atGreenwood in Renton $1K. 253-631-5657

2 CEMETERY PLOTS – Mountain View inTacoma. Both for $2500. Description: Space1 and 2, lot 25 Section Chapel Terrace. 253-863-8372

3 SIDE-BY-SIDE CEMETERY PLOTS –Floral Hills. Rhododendron Garden inEverett. Regular price $7260; will sell for$2K each. Contact Art ataewydler@yahoo.com or 928-342-0838

4 SIDE-BY-SIDE CEMETERY PLOTS – inAzalea garden at Greenwood in Renton.$2100 each or all 4 $8K – will negotiate.425-226-0422

FOR SALE – Timeshare in Daytona, FL.Week #7 during Daytona 500 race. 2 BDRM,sleeps 6 at Grand Seas Resort on beach.$15K firm. 352-750-4512

3 RAIL DIRT BIKE TRAILER - $375; 1985YAMAHA YZ 250, 2-stroke dirt bike $750.206-248-3848

1985 HONDA REBEL – street bike, 1404actual miles, like new $1600 cash only. 425-392-1176 leave message

1989 XR 250R – Honda import, street legal,runs well, lost title $1200 OBO. 253-839-7933

1994 ALLEGRO BAY – 35’ 190 hpCummings, Allison transmission, 6.5 pro-pane genset, 50 AMP, many extras $29,900.1993 Saturn Wagon with suppl brake $3390.253-833-0494 after 6 PM

1995 TRAVEL TRAILER – 27’ Salem – likenew with 10’ tip out. Excellent conditionand good price of $6500. Good tires, newbatteries, A/C, microwave, piped music,ready to travel. Will teach systems. Puyalluparea. 253-841-4473 or 253-307-2157

SCOOTERS AND MORE – 100-500 watts,24-36 volts, 10-17 mph. Several colors.Great for RVs, boats, campers. Fun for allages! 206-542-0104

WANTED – Cash paid for Colt single actionrevolver – any caliber. 360-802-0810

WANTED – Colt Peacemaker single actionrevolver – any caliber. 360-802-0810

TWO EXERCISE MACHINES – one bike$10; cardio glider – like new $100. 206-722-6967

KAYAK – 15 1/2’ foot Easyrider DolphinExpedition sea touring kayak. Rear watertight storage, custom ruder system, fiber-glass sealed seams, extras, like new condi-tion $900 OBO. 425-488-7168

GOLF CLUBS – complete set with woods,irons, bag, pull cart, lots of golf balls andextras. 253-833-4773

TRACTOR – 41 “A” Farmall – runs well$1700 OBO. 206-242-6905

MACHINISTS TOOL CHEST – includes allcontents in drawers plus extra items $325OBO. 206-244-7569

HYDRAULIC JACK – plywood, sheetrock,misc building materials 206-244-7569

CASE 455C – track loader strong machine,less than 4800 hours – see at Farmer’s Equip-ment Burlington – ask for Jerry 360-579-5436

SEARS CRAFTSMAN WOOD ROUTER –1 HP $20. 206-878-0601

DIESEL FUEL TANK – with 12V pumpinstalled. Will fit in pickup bed, some fuelinside $350. 360-579-5436

MASSEY FERGUSON – Model 1250Loader Bush Hog spring tooth harrow, land-scape rake, Howard Rotavator blanket har-row, top condition, low hours, u-haul. 360-579-5436

JARI SICKLE MOWER – runs well, needssome work. Extra bar, knives & engine.425-255-1804

DIAL CALIPER – 0.000 to 6.000 inches,reads to 0.001 inch $10. 206-878-0601

MICROMETER – 0.000 to 1.00 in, reads to0.001 inch $10; MICROMETER 1.000 to2.000 inch, reads to 0.001 inch $10. 206-878-0601

1949 WILLYS 320 – runs and drives. Comeswith tow bar. Needs some work. 253-839-793

1950 HUDSON Commodore 6 – 4 doorsedan. Runs – needs TLC. Plus parts car$3800. 206-762-1117

1968 VW BUG – asking $1700; also 1978GMC _ ton pickup asking $2500. 253-939-8229 or 253-261-0208

1978 TRANS AM SHOW CAR – multishow winner. Below appraisal, black andgold $15,500. 253-770-4984

1992 ISUZU RODEO – new windshield,clutch, transmission, CD player, good tiresand body. Runs great – no leaks $4K cashonly. 253-538-0224 or 253-475-063

1993 NISSAN PICKUP – with canopy, 5-speed, 93K miles. Looks and runs great $2Kfirm. 360-435-9551

1993 FORD TAURUS – motor and trans-mission for sell $1K. Must take whole ve-hicle. Will last only one month. Have title.253-639-1600

1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD – V6, 154Kmiles, runs and looks great $3200 OBO.253-863-7

1998 DODGE 3-QTR ton – 4x4,auto, original owner, V-10 Mag, reg cab, set-up for 5th wheel or cab over camper, electbrakes, 31K miles, one hell of a towing rig$21K or make offer. 360-249-4432

1999 HONDA ACCORD – EX, 4-dr, auto,dark green, tinted windows, 110K miles,new timing belt, tires, tune-up, 02 sensor$9500 OBO. 360-659-79

2002 Toyota Sienna VAN – 50K miles $19K.206-772-1353

2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KINGCLASSIC – 2750 miles, like new. $19K,many extras!. Call Ray 425-330-1212

District Vice President Gloria Millsaps (l) administersthe oath of office to Local F District Council AlternateHoward Churchill (center) and Local F District CouncilDelegate Brett Coty.

The scale of the decline of the middle class isbecoming very apparent to all. The mainstreammedia is trying to divert attention from the depravitythat is signaling the end of America with “hot topics”that have little or no impact on daily life. I will beglad when the “mainstream media” stops focusingon trivial monkey business like Michael Jackson orthe “runaway bride.”

In other major news mediums, we hear about thewar in Iraq, poverty and insurgency in Afghanistan,unrest in Kosovo and other real issues that have adramatic effect on the world. Missing from theheadlines in this country is in depth coverage onpension fund bailouts and record foreclosures, whichare up 50 percent in the last year. In the San Fran-cisco Bay area 82 percent of the home loans areadjustable rate loans. They have lost more than threehundred thousand jobs in that area. We are alreadypainfully aware of the job loss here in the northwestin the aviation industry.

Let’s twilight and zone out for a moment. Imag-ine, America without a middle class. No mediumprice homes, no economy or affordable cars, nodiscount malls at Target anywhere. All that will beleft is crowns for the rich and crumbs for the poor.This is what you will have in a country where theonly jobs available are service work. Imagine work-ing at a fast food chain or cleaning rooms at the localmotel being considered as good jobs we should begrateful for.

The “American Dream” is all but gone, a fadedmemory. A home? Please…. The average home inthe Seattle city limits can cost a buyer $400,000.This means someone making $60,000 a year hasvery little or no chance of acquiring an average homein Seattle. Even if that “Dreamer” and their spousemake $60,000 a year each… they would still bethousands of dollars too short to qualify for a home

The Making of a Third World Countryhere in Seattle.

What’s a middle classer todo? File bankruptcy? Thinkagain, the current Administra-tion changed personal bank-ruptcy laws. However,corporation’s can still filebankruptcy the same way theyalways have been.

Then there is that nasty littlebusiness of the pensions, themoney paid to retirees? It, too,is in grave danger. With onemajor company dumping theirsituation on the taxpayers orthe government it only causesother companies that are main-taining their pensions to cringeunder the higher insurance pre-miums they must pay to make sure that the retireesget their pensions.

Social Security is being maneuvered into theclutches of Wall Street sharks. How many of you arewilling to trust Wall Street with your Social Secu-rity? These funds are supposed to sustain you toyour dying day.

Public apathy in America is the disgusting can-cer that will spell the demise of the greatest nationon earth. Lack of concern, interest, willingness toread, learn, and understand your world, will createa very different world for your descendants. Yourown children will suffer the pains poverty inflictedon them by those of us today that do not answer thecall to secure the future of our nation. If we who cansee this coming do nothing, future poverty will beour fault.

We are all charged with the daunting task ofsecuring our children’s future. Do you want yourchildren and grandchildren to live in the samemanner as the “peasants” of the 12th century? Are

you comfortable knowing your actions todaymay impoverish future generations of Ameri-cans long years from now? We should not be soconcerned about our own paychecks that werelieve future generations of paychecks earnedon American soil. The decision is now yours tomake now.

“If the American people ever allow privatebanks to control the issue of their currency, firstby inflation then by deflation, the banks… willdeprive the people of all property until theirchildren wake up homeless on the continenttheir fathers conquered…. The issuing powershould be taken from the banks and restored tothe people to whom it properly belongs.” -Thomas Jefferson

By Lem CharlestonHuman Rights Committee

Closed stores and businesses arebecoming more prevalent as themiddle class gets squeezed.

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Tooling members in Renton will getto complete the job they started – re-moval and abatement of the 757 Tools inLine 2. Tooling management had con-sidered calling in a vendor to do thiswork.

The Union got involved and met withUnion Relations, HR, and SHEA. To-gether, we found a common solution to“Do the Right Thing” and keep the workin-house – letting our members finishthe job they had started.

T o o l -ing mem-ber AndyS e r rs t a t e d ,“ T h eUnion dida good jobfor us. Weappreciateour Unionleadershipb a c k i n gup IAMmembers on the shop floor and fightingto keep our work in-house. When man-agement claimed they did not have theresources to do the work, the Unionoffered alternatives that made sense suchas using loaned employees from otherareas.”

This removal job, combined with thetooling work on J&I to set up line 2 of themoving line and the rate increases, willresult in the recall of about 20 toolmak-ers from layoff.

Renton Business Rep Mark Johnsonextended a special thank you to IAMWork Transfer Reps Jim Darrah andHeather Barstow for their help in stop-ping the Company from subcontracting

In Renton, an effort toimprove the communica-tion on the shop floor be-tween the Union and theCompany has resulted inthe Union Stewards of the737 final assembly build-ing and the superintendentand general managers mak-ing a commitment to meettwice a month. These meet-ings occur on payday, ev-ery other Thursday and in-clude both the first and sec-ond shift union stewards.

The meeting agenda caninclude any number of top-ics; however, usually theitems for discussion are thehot issues of the day. Recent discus-sions have centered on the increas-ing workload and production ratesfor the 737 program. With start upof new work the meetings havefocused on shift preference, workassignments and recalls. Previously,these meetings covered other im-portant topics from the urgent safety item of the day, to themore mundane, such as parking.

Perhaps even more important than the actual topic ofthese meetings is the opportunity created by havingface-to-face discussions. This open dialogue betweenmanagement and the Union strengthens the lines ofcommunication. This enhanced communication helpsavoid problems and improves the Union’s ability tosolve the contractual conflicts which inevitably occur.

Longtime Union Steward Bob Merritt believes therehas been improvement but there is still progress to bemade. Bob states, “Since we started meeting with thesuperintendent and the general supervisors, the com-munication has greatly improved between the Com-

Meeting(s) the Needs of the Members

age. In order to win the work, we had to prove toengineering we could do it. We have done a lot ofMR&D work to prepare for 787 production. We like totake on new challenges such as working with a mainlycomposite airplane and dealing with a much largerplane. Our work with Super Plastic Forming and tita-nium is unmatched anywhere else in the world,” addedUnion Steward John Davis.

The unique production capabilities at EMF makethem the logical choice to produce the 787 aft enginepylon heat shields. Members in EMF combine excep-tional skills with cutting edge technology to hot formtitanium and utilize super plastic forming technology.EMF has bids in on other 787 work packages. They arestill waiting to hear if they will get that work.

Just in the hard metals area of EMF, headcount willincrease this fall. When 787 production begins, addi-tional headcount may be required.

As part of Boeing Auburn’s role in new productdevelopment, the site is also providing to the 787 pro-gram essential test, tooling and support work in areaslike Cutting Tool Services, where the group perfectedimproved processes for drilling holes more accuratelyin composites. In addition, Developmental Manufactur-ing and other employees at Boeing Auburn are perform-ing test part machining, manufacturing the wing test boxand completing composite panel build-up.

In January, the 787 program unveiled its first full-scale composite one-piece fuselage section, demon-strating the concepts for production to begin next year.Boeing Auburn is part of the multi-functional team thathelped develop the barrel panels. The results are excep-tional – with the site helping prove tooling and manufac-turing concepts and material choices.

The Union continues to push for additional 787fabrication work for our members.

this work.“Our members, who had completed

almost 50 percent of the tool removal,were told, because of safety issues, thework would be subcontracted. Toolingmanagement got bids from a vendor tosubcontract this work without followingthe process outlined in 21.7 of the con-tract. Jim and Heather immediately in-formed the work movement group thatthe Company should not get bids forwork without formally notifying the

Union andcomplet -ing a posi-tive busi-ness case,”n o t e dJohnson.

I ncheckingthe safetyaspect, theonly safetyissue was aS H E A R

form for fumes and noise which hadalready been closed after the work wasmoved to th