March 2007 751 AERO MECHANIC Page

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HelpingHands

MasterCraftsmen

Stewards go above andbeyond call of duty tohelp member

Apprentice graduateshonored at annualbanquet.

The talented group of Machinists Union membersworking at the Propulsion Systems Division (PSD)recently demonstrated their tremendous skills and adapt-ability beyond their engine build up assignment. InDecember, the 737 crew moved their shop from itsprevious location on East Marginal Way in Seattle to theRenton final assembly building. Beyond the obviouschallenges of a move, they also had to deal with poweroutages, and winter snow storms, but still didn’t miss asingle delivery.

Their dedication and team work is always impres-sive, but our members stepped up and did what wasnecessary to keep delivery on schedule, which was noeasy task when you consider the 737 line delivers 28planes a month – not to mention the additional compli-cations they faced beyond the move.

Anticipating slow downs from the move, the crewbuilt as manypre-engines aspossible to beahead of sched-ule. Then about80 percent ofthe membersvolunteered tocome in twodays over theChristmas holi-days to makethe move. Likemoving yourhome, relocat-ing an entire

District Lodge 751 will hold an interim election forDistrict President on Friday, March 16, 2007.

In Western Washington polls will be open from 5a.m. until 8 p.m. at the following locations:

Auburn: 201 “A” St. SWEverett: 8729 Airport RoadRenton: 233 Burnett N.Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.Frederickson: Tacoma

Sportsman’s Club - 16409 E.Canyon Rd.

In Eastern Washington, polls will be open from 7:30a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Spokane Union Hall, 4226 E.Mission Ave.

VOTING QUALIFICATIONS:• Members in good standing, with dues paid through

January, 2007 may vote with their voter eligibility card.• Members in good standing who do not receive a voter

eligibility card or forget their eligibility card, as well asRetired members, may vote by presenting to the ElectionTellers an authorized “Good Standing” card. Good stand-ing cards can be obtained at each location on election dayonly. Good Standing Card voters surrender the GoodStanding Card to the Election Teller upon signing theregister. A separate register for those voting by GoodStanding Card will be kept at each voting location.

• All persons voting must sign the voter’s registerwith full name and card number.

Members wishing to vote by absentee ballot musthave turned in a request by March 6th. If you have anyquestions, please contact 751 Secretary-Treasurer SusanPalmer at 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3310.

shop is a tedious process that requires planning, pack-ing, coordination and organization. No one looks for-ward to a move, but with the right attitude, the compli-cations can be minimized.

Members not only had to pack up their toolboxes, butalso the pre-assembly racks, flush carts, functional testequipment, and dolly stands, as well as helping Boeing

Aerospace Workers Demand Freedom to Choose

Interim Election March 16

Jay Stendahl prepares a 737engine to hang on the plane.

Thanks to the efforts of our members, PSD movedthe 737 engine buildup from Seattle to Renton overthe holidays without missing a single delivery.

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Hundreds of 751 members traveled to

Olympia for a House Commerce and

Labor hearing on February 20th to sup-

port the Aerospace Incentive Account-

ability Act. The goal was to require aero-

space companies that are recipients of

the $3.2 billion in tax incentives ap-

proved in 2003 to remain neutral if their

employees are considering unionization.

Strongly supported by Machinists

District 751, the Washington State La-

bor Council and SPEEA, the Aerospace

Incentive Accountability Act attempted

to address concerns that good Boeing

jobs are being contracted out to aero-

space firms that pay lower wages and

offer fewer benefits, while these compa-

nies receive a major public subsidy in-

tended to preserve Boeing and other fam-

ily-wage jobs. Some of these aerospace

contractors are aggressively —

and illegally — fighting their em-

ployees’ attempts to form unions.

Eager for progress on this im-

portant legislation, District 751

and a coalition of supporters have

rewritten the bill to address con-

cerns about the definition of neu-

trality and employers’ rights. The

new bill, HB 2351, will restrict

employers who want the aerospace

tax subsidies from forcing their

employees to attend closed-door

meetings where they are subjected

to anti-union indoctrination. Em- 751 Political Director Larry Brown (l) briefs 751 members before the hearing.

District 751 President Mark Blondin testified along with other labor leaders.

ployers could still express their views

about unionization but could not force

their workers to attend these “captive

audience meetings” if they want to retain

their tax incentives.

District 751 testified on HB2351 at a

Finance Committee hearing on March 5,

which kept the bill alive and viable for a

vote later this month.

At the February 20 hearing, District751 President Mark Blondin testifiedbefore the House Commerce and LaborCommittee in front of over 250 volun-teer members of District 751 that filledthe hearing room and overflowed out ofthe “overflow” room (see President’scolumn on page 2 for excerpts of thetestimony). President Blondin, along withDistrict 160 President Don Hursey, StateLabor Council President Rick Benderand SPEEA Executive Director CharlesBofferding eloquently explained how thetax incentives are failing to deliver on

L to R: Fred McKenzie and Dale Conklindeliver information on our bill to a Rep’s office.

Dedication Moves PSD to Renton

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Connie Kelliher, EditorMember of The Newspaper Guild,

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Tommy WilsonRoy Moore

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Susan PalmerSecretary-Treasurer

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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Aerospace Accountability Bill Is Needed to Level Playing Fieldby Mark Blondin,District President

Members at Triumph Composites inSpokane continue to prepare for theirupcoming round of negotiations. Thefirst week of February, the Union dis-tributed a second survey that asked mem-bers to prioritize items within an issue.Members were eager to give their input.Stewards set up tables in the lunchroomto ensure every member was able toparticipate and spur additional debate.

Members took advantage of the op-portunity to give input and help shapethe Union proposal, which will be pre-sented to the Company in mid-April.

Member John Warren, who serves onthe IAM Gain Share Committee, stated,“I feel that the surveys are well puttogether, they covered the issues that aremost important to my co-workers andmyself. These questions hit the heart ofwhat we need to see in the next contract.We have made sacrifices everywhere tomake to this company competitive. Wehelped curb production cost, improved

cycle times and made excellent overallimprovements as a supplier. We havewaited 4.5 years and now we stand to-gether for a new and improved contract.”

Member Garry Swartz noted, “This isthe second surveyfrom the Union.The latest roundof surveys in Spo-kane helped tofurther define andprioritize many ofthe objectives onthe minds ofUnion workers.As we comearound the finalhome stretch to-ward a new bar-gaining agree-ment, it is reassur-ing to know that

once again the IAM leadership has val-ued our input, stands united with ourmembership and will continue the courseof strong Union presence in EasternWashington.”

Yet there are many new members atTriumph who will be in their first roundof bargaining. With Triumph having sucha low starting rate, it is certain to be anissue.

Alisha Rodenbough is one of the newhires and added, “I have worked at Tri-umph for seven months. I feel it is impor-tant that new hires are engaged in theirUnion. This is the first contract and sur-vey I have ever been involved in. I appre-ciate the opportunity to give my opinionon concerns that affect all of us. TheUnion has been visibile throughout theshop explaining the contract process.The survey allowed me to add any con-cerns I have.”

Local 86 President Steve Warren administers the oath of office to: (from l tor) Bill Nikkola, Trustee; Andy Cashion, Recording-Secretary; Mike Blashill,Secretary-Treasurer; Roy Hays, Trustee; John Kofol, Trustee; Jeff Jones, VicePresident (barely visible); and Bob Simpson, Conductor/Sentinel.

Accepting the Oath of OfficeZero COLA for MarchCalculations for the March 2, 2007

cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) re-sulted in a negative 8 cents. How-ever, since previous COLA paymentswere already rolled into the base rateon September 1, 2006, no moneywill be taken away from the pay ofour members. Pay cards have beenprinted with a revised date.

The total hourly COLA gain un-der the current Boeing contract is 58cents. COLA is generated quarterlyunder the IAM contract and is basedon the federal government’s Con-sumer Price Index. The next quar-terly COLA will be June 1, 2007.

To help highlight the dia-logue on our aerospace bill,I wanted to reprint excerptsof my testimony before theHouse Labor and CommerceCommittee on February20th. While it has since beenreplaced with HB2351, theconcept remains important to level theplaying field and hold the corporationswho benefit from the aerospace incen-tives accountable and ensuring workersare allowed to have a voice.

Testimony excerpts:“In 2003, the Machinists Union

worked with many others within the stateto encourage the legislature to enact taxincentives for the aerospace industry. It

was our hope we could enticeBoeing to build the 787 airplanein Washington State and thus cre-ate additional family-wage jobs.Our efforts met with partial suc-cess when the legislature passeda generous package of $3.2 bil-lion worth of tax incentives forthe aerospace companies of ourstate. I say we were partially suc-cessful because the aerospace

businesses have thrived, but neither ourUnion nor wages have enjoyed the samegrowth. While we still strongly supportthese incentives, there have been unfore-seen consequences.

In some instances, the tax breaks havehelped fund companies’ union avoid-ance activities. In other instances, theincentives are encouraging aerospacevendors to move into our state only to

replace existing Boeing family-wageunion jobs with lower wage nonunionjobs that provide fewer benefits. Neitheris a good investment for Washington taxdollars. Nor is this what the legislaturehad in mind in 2003.

Toray Composites (America), Inc is aperfect example of an aerospace firmreceiving the tax incentives and usinglarge sums of money to fight workers’desire to form a union. This company isa recipient of approximately $10 billionin contracts from Boeing. In 2005, ourunion was contacted by Toray employ-ees who asked for help to join our union.These employees were earning between$10 and $14 per hour and had substan-dard medical and retirement benefits.How did Toray respond to the workerslawful right to have a union? During the42-day organizing drive, Toray launched

an aggressive anti-union campaign withreportable costs of $209,000. And this isonly the amount Toray spent on anti-union consultants who actually met face-to-face with the employees. The com-pany did not have to disclose their spend-ing on anti-union attorneys or the postcampaign union avoidance package pur-chased by Toray.

Because there are no constraints onhow the incentives are used, the aero-space employers can fund their anti-union campaigns with their tax breaksand ensure the workers do not gain unionrepresentation and a voice in their wages,hours and working conditions.

To examine the case of companiesmoving to our state and replacing Boeingfamily wage jobs with lower income andfewer benefits, one needs to look no

Triumph Members Prioritize Their Issues

Members at Triumph get their contract surveys in lunchrooms at the factory,which helped spur discussion among the members.

Members took the surveys, filled them out and had opendiscussion on the issues during lunch.

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further than New Breed Logistics. Thiscompany, which boasts on its web pageof “reduced plant labor and union-freework environment,” recently moved toEverett. This company will be doinginventory control and storekeeping workon the 787. This is work currently per-formed by over 1500 of our members onthe 737, 747, 767 and 777 airplane lines.The New Breed employees will work ina former Boeing building across the streetfrom the Everett plant and earn half thewages with few benefits. Is this goodpublic policy to convert our family-wagejobs to low-income employment?

These examples of the unintendedconsequence of the aerospace tax incen-tives produce a loss on both ends for thecitizens of our state. We end up withfewer family-wage jobs and the state

gets less tax revenue.The companies we refer to are multi-

billion dollar businesses such as TorayComposites and Goodrich ATS and NewBreed. We are not talking about youraverage mom and pop shop. Reliance onthese huge subcontractors is a growingtrend in our industry.

When I hired into Boeing in 1978, Ilooked forward to a future that wouldinclude building new models of air-planes, as well as having my childrenfollow in my footsteps in this great in-dustry. Our future began to change inthe 1990’s as more and more of our jobswere being shipped overseas, out ofstate and across the factory fence in ourown communities.

Since 2000, Boeing has laid-off over15,000 hourly workers. Although wehave seen a turnaround, Boeing has onlyrehired approximately 7,500. This does

not even keep up with attrition. Theseare huge losses of family-wage jobs im-pacting not only individual workers butalso affecting our communities. Thesereductions impact the tax base of ourcommunities, business on Main Street,levies for our schools, and contributionsto our charitable organizations.

The State can’t force Boeing to retainfamily wage jobs. If Boeing chooses tooutsource work, we would prefer thejobs are located within the state insteadof offshore or out of state. However, thestate can encourage these aerospace com-panies to maintain and raise communitystandards by modifying the state taxingpolicy.

House Bill 1828 does not limit anemployer’s right to free speech, as somehave suggested. They are simply choos-ing to give up special incentives neverintended to underwrite anti-union activi-

POLITICAL ACTION

Despite the President’s threat to veto the EmployeeFree Choice Act and more than five hours of conten-tious debate, the U.S. House of Representatives passedthe most important labor law reform legislation in 70years - the Employee Free Choice Act.

By a margin of 241–185, the House passed H.R.800, which would level the playing field whenworkers seek to form a union and bargain. ThirteenRepublicans joined 228 Democrats in voting for thebill. Two Democrats and 183 Republicans votedagainst the bill. In the Washington Congressionaldelegation votes came down party lines with Demo-cratic Representatives Jay Inslee, Rick Larsen, BrianBaird, Norm Dicks, Jim McDermott, and AdamSmith all voting for the bill. Republican Represen-tatives Doc Hastings, Cathy McMorris, and DaveReichert opposed the bill.

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney stated, “TheHouse vote marks a momentous turning point in thegrowing movement to restore our nation’s middleclass. Today, the voices of tens of millions ofworking people who deserve the right to make a freechoice to bargain for a better life have been heard onCapitol Hill.”

“Because of today’s vote, the future looks a littlebrighter to all Americans who have watched corpo-rations celebrate record profits, but have them-selves been shut out of the party, left with stagnantwages and facing soaring costs,” added Sweeney.“A union card is the single best ticket into themiddle-class and, thanks to the Employee FreeChoice Act, working people may finally have thechance to be part of a union.”

In a last-minute, desperate effort to delay pas-sage of the bill, Republicans tried to get the billrecommitted or sent back to committee. The Housealso rejected the recommitment by a margin of 225–202. The House rejected several Republican effortsto weaken the Employee Free Choice Act.

The Employee Free Choice Act, H.R. 800, would:• Allow elections to be certified based on a

majority of signed authorization cards supportingunion representation;

• Provide a timely mediation mechanism forstalled first contract negotiations; and

• Increase the penalties for employers who usecoercion, in violation of the National Labor Rela-tions Act, towards their employees during organiz-ing campaigns and first contract negotiations.

The right to organize means a better future for allof us. It means a future that is economically andsocially just, a future where the workplace is safe, afuture where our retirement is secure.

House PassesEmployee FreeChoice Act

ties. They are free to pay the same busi-ness tax rates that other businesses in thisstate pay.

The unprecedented aerospace tax in-centives passed by the Legislature 2003are a good investment only if they producefamily-wage jobs. Again, I want to em-phasize the Aerospace Machinists supportcontinuation of the tax incentives but theaerospace workers of this state should alsobenefit from these incentives.”

Since I testified on February 20, HB2351 was introduced, which says com-panies receiving the aerospace incen-tives cannot require their employees toattend mandatory anti-union meetingsalso known as captive audience meet-ings. Employees would still have theoption to attend, but it would be theirchoice.

Aerospace Tax Incentives Should Not Fund Anti-Union CampaignsContinued from page 2

751membersturnedout inforce tosupportour bill.Photoright: justa portionof thegroupgatheredoutsidethe StateCapitolbefore thehearing.

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the promise of fam-ily wage jobs. Eachmade a compellingcase for a revised ar-rangement betweenthe state and the aero-space industry. Laborleaders remindedlegislators that the$3.2 billion in taxbreaks granted toaerospace compa-nies in 2003 were in-tended to create andmaintain good jobsin Washington state.

“After being tar-

geted as a union sym-

pathizer, the com-

pany assigned a se-

curity guard to escort

me to and from my

tools, which made

me feel like a crimi-

nal,” said Juan

Martinez of

Goodrich ATS, a

Boeing contractor.

“This type of company activity created a dismal work

environment and everyone was scared to continue ef-

forts to unionize. The NLRB conducted an investiga-

tion and found the company to be guilty of three

violations. Goodrich just got a slap on the hand.

“How can you justify my tax dollars going toward

companies that treat their workforce like this?” he

asked legislators.

When workers at Toray Composites contacted theMachinists to help them organize a union, the company— which receives the state aerospace tax breaks —

launched an aggressive anti-union campaign, spendingmore than $209,000 on anti-union consultants in just42 days.

“Why should our own tax money be used against usin exercising our right to unionize by companies whoare responsible for the workplace situation getting thatbad in the first place?” asked Toray worker NathanShuder. “It’s like being robbed, and then having therobber using money he stole from you to pay for hislawyer in court.”

Workers from Toray, TMX and Goodrich testified along with 751 Organizer JesseCote on anti-Union activities. L to R: Nathan Shuder, Scott Clark, Juan Martinez,Daniel Prater, and Jesse Cote.

Dena Bartman delivers one of ourpackets to Rep Dan Roach’s office.

L to R: Ron Misko, K.C. White, MikeCummins and Sandy Torfin discuss our bill.

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Custom Choices OffersFinancial Security

On Thursday, Feb-ruary 22nd, membersof the District SafetyCommittee gatheredat the Seattle UnionHall to honor indi-viduals for their devo-tion to creating a saferwork environment.The annual banquetrecognizes memberswho have served onthe committee con-tinuously for 5 years,10 years, 15 years andthose who left thecommittee in the pastyear.

The Committee gave a special recognition award toDick Frantsvog who retired last year for his years ofcommitment to promoting safety in the workplace.

District Safety Honors Members

Unfortunately, Dick was unable to attend and had theaward mailed to him.

John Lopez and John Foy were on hand to receivetheir ten-year service pin. Others honored who were notin attendance included Brett Coty with five years, andRon Watson, Mark Little and Clifton Wyatt each withten years of service on the District Health and SafetyCommittee.

The Committee also presented a special award atDistrict Council to District President Mark Blondin,who has been a staunch advocate for safety sinceworking in the shop in Renton. Blondin was one of theoriginal HSI Site Safety Committee members in Renton,served as the Business Rep Site Safety Focal in Everett,and has been on the HSI Governing Board since becom-ing District President in February 2001. He will con-tinue to serve on the Governing Board in his newposition as Aerospace Coordinator and has pledged tocontinue support for HSI in negotiating future contractswith Boeing.

Special thanks to Committee member Jim Coats forhis hard work and efforts in organizing the recognitionbanquet.

District Safety Coordinator Tommy Wilson(center) congratulates John Lopez (l) and John Foyfor 10 years of service on the District SafetyCommittee.

The District Safety Committee honored District 751 President Mark Blondin forhis commitment to safety. L to R: Sue Palmer (background), Jim Coats, JohnLopez, Mark Blondin, Tommy Wilson, Jeff Rose.

The Machinists Custom Choices Worksite Benefitsprogram came to Everett starting February 27, 2007. Inour 2005 negotiations, Boeing agreed, as noted inLetter of Understanding #33, to provide a payroll de-duction service to IAM-represented employees whochoose to purchase optional life insurance, long termdisability or critical illness with cancer coverage. Aftermembers indicated an interest in having these options,the Union worked to provide these programs.

Since 1997, the Machinists Custom ChoicesWorksite Benefits program has allowed members toprovide more financial security for themselves andtheir families through a series of individual insuranceproducts offered at the worksite through payroll deduc-tion. The Life, Cancer, Critical Illness and Disabilityproducts were custom made for Machinists and negoti-ated with features and values based on the size of ournational membership. A few of these features include:

• Life insurance is guaranteed to be issued with NOhealth questions.

• The cost of life insurance will never go up and thedeath benefit will never go down.

• Critical Illness/Cancer Coverage provides tax-free$20,000 or $50,000 in cash benefits paid to you upondiagnosis of a covered medical condition.

• Long term disability benefits of up to $2,000 permonth are available on a guaranteed issue basis.

• Life and Disability have a 6-month Strike Waiverof Premium feature; so if you are out on strike, yourpolicy will remain in force up to 6 months without anypayment and no payback when the strike is over.

The Machinists Custom Choices Plans are designedto supplement the benefits employees receive throughour Collective Bargaining Agreement. Participation inthese plans is strictly voluntary (no pressure to pur-chase) with the cost fully paid by individual employeesthrough payroll deduction. The policies are fully por-table, designed for a lifetime, so when you leave work,cost and benefits remain the same but you pay thepremium directly to the insurer, just like your auto orhomeowners insurance.

Understanding how busy everyone is, the Union wasable to negotiate introduction of these plans in theworkplace for our members’ convenience. Boeing hasagreed to allow members the opportunity to learn aboutthe plans and conduct a consultation on the clock duringthe employee’s shift (lasting up to 15 minutes) in theEverett plant. Again, this is for your convenience.

These plans are only offered to Union-representedemployees. Machinists Custom Choices enrollmentcounselors are also Machinists Union members paid ona salary, not a commission basis.

Custom Choices counselors will be working at theEverett plant through May 4th. Your Shop Steward willlet you know when they will be in your area, and willdistribute detailed information to you before they come.You can also check our District 751 website atIAM751.org for a detailed schedule, including infor-mation on the special enrollment period for the deaf andhard of hearing on March 15th in the 40-25 Building.

These policies are now carried by more than 60,000Machinists across the country. Everett members willreceive a mailing with information around March 20th.Take the time to meet with the enrollment counselorswhen they are in your area and decide if these benefitsare right for you and your family.

More and more American families are providingcare for older relatives and loved ones. In fact, infor-mal—and largely unpaid—help is now so common thatnearly two-thirds of all home and community-basedcare in the U.S. is provided by families. That may begood news for many older adults who prefer remainingat home or in their communities, but it can exact a tollon those who becomeprimary caregivers.

Compared to thegeneral population,these caregivers aremore frequently de-pressed and anxious andexperience more symp-toms of psychologicaldistress. Depression ap-pears to be the mostcommon disorder, with30 to 59 percent ofcaregivers reporting de-pressive disorders orsymptoms.

If you care for anolder adult, you owe itto yourself—and yourloved ones—to take care of you, too.

• Find verified referrals for respite care, occasionalin-home help, transportation, and other elder-care sup-port services by calling Boeing Family Care Resourcesat 1-800-985-6895. In addition to a carefully-main-tained database of hundreds of thousands of facilities,

Help Is Available for Elder’s Caregivercenters, and service providers, the elder care specialistswork closely with a network of trusted communityresource and referral agencies. They’ll give you up-to-date information about what’s available in your com-munity and in other communities across the U.S.

• Talk with a counselor—at no charge to you—about the issues you face when you provide care to an

older adult. Since re-search shows mostcaregivers are marriedor living with a partner,have a paid job, and carefor a child or anotherelder, many contendwith a great many stres-sors in their lives. Callthe Boeing EAP at 1-866-719-5788 to ar-range for a completelyconfidential consulta-tion.

• Spend a half-houron the phone with a law-yer or a professional fi-nancial advisor—at nocharge to you—to un-

derstand how to cope with issues like power-of-attor-ney documents and supplemental income options. Call1-866-719-5788.

To learn more about the issues involved in caring forelders, visit www. liveandworkwell.com (and use code5041), or www.AchieveSolutions.net/boeing.

Annual Aeronautical Inc. Meeting on 3/13/07Aeronautical Machinists Inc., which owns and

operates the Union’s buildings and property, willhold its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 13 inthe District Council chambers at the Seattle UnionHall (9125 15th Pl. S.) immediately following the5:30 p.m. District Council meeting.

The Building Corporation, which owns and op-erates the following properties (Aero Kirkland As-

sociation, M.L. King-Kenyon Association, JuanitaView Association, Canal View Association, andWeller Association) will hold its business meeting.These properties provide low-income and senior citi-zens affordable housing.

Every member of the Local Lodges affiliated withDistrict Lodge 751 can vote on the business at thesemeetings.

Custom Choices Rep Carol Groom shares withRon Morgan how the cancer coverage paid offwhen she battled breast cancer 8 years ago.Members are given up to 15 minutes on Companytime to talk with representatives on the programs.

Boeing has several resources available to help memberswho are caring for elder parents.

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The Boeing/IAM Joint Apprenticeship Program willaccept applications for new apprentices in April. Applica-tions will be provided to interested candidates beginningMonday, March 26, 2007 for the following trades:

Cellular Manufacturing MachinistComposite Technician ** Industrial Electronic Maintenance Technician Machine Tool Maintenance Mechanic Model Maker NC Spar Mill Operator** Note: The Composite Technician apprenticeship

program is currently in development. Applicationsaccepted for Composite Technician will be placed in apool of eligible candidates.

To obtain an application by in-plant mail or US mail,call the apprenticeship office at 253-351-1918. Leave yourname, BEMS ID, and mail code (or mailing address forformer employees). An application will be sent you.

To obtain an application electronically, click theIAM/Boeing Joint Programs website link http://www.iam-boeing.com/apprenticeship.cfm. Print the ap-plication, fill it out completely, sign it where indicated,and send it to any of the locations noted below.

Applications will be accepted beginning April 1stand must be post-marked or received no later then April30th.

All applicants for an apprenticeship must be at least18 years of age; be a Washington State Puget Sound area

Boeing employee who has been on active payroll within8 years of the start of the current application acceptanceperiod and who has never been enrolled in or completeda Boeing/IAM Joint Apprenticeship program; have aGED or a high school diploma; have US person status;meet specific defined vocational training or trade re-lated work experience requirements for the apprentice-ship program being applied for; and be able to performthe physical requirements of the apprenticeship. For theIndustrial Electronic Maintenance Technician Program,applicants must be able to distinguish between primary

colors.Submit completed applications to any of the follow-

ing five locations:The Boeing/IAM Joint Apprenticeship Office, PO

Box 3707 MC 5X-12, Seattle, WA 98124-2207. 253-351-1918

Auburn 751 Union Hall 201 A Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001 253-833-5590Renton 751 Union Hall 233 Burnett N, Renton, WA 98057 425-235-3777Seattle 751 Union Hall

9125 15th Place S, Seattle, WA 98108 206-764-0350Everett 751 Union Hall 8729 Airport Road, Everett, WA 98204. 425-355-

8821Questions? Call one of the numbers above for help.Note: When applying, do not send original docu-

ments in with your application. Any documents submitted will not be returned or

made available for copying at a later date. Make surethat you retain copies of everything you submit.

Applicants will not be called for an interview untilprogram development is complete and open positionsare identified.

Graduates Are Masters of Their Trades

IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger (l) andDistrict 751 President Mark Blondin (r) bothcongratulated the apprentices and their families for thehard work and dedication to complete the program.

Apprenticeship Program Will Accept Applications in April

Industrial Electronic Maintenance Technicians• Dwight David Faulkner

• Miguel Fletes• Joe Volk

Graduating Apprentices

Model Maker• Khai Huynh

Jim Davis (l) and Paul Knebel (r) presented Khai Huynh with theArnie Durall Achievement Award for his outstanding workthroughout his apprenticeship program.

Apprentice Graduates on the job clockwise from top left: Miguel Fletes, Dave Faulkner, Khai Huynhand Joe Volk.

Above: JoeVolk speakson behalf ofthe graduatingapprentices.

Photo left:GraduatingapprenticeDave Faulkneraddresses thecrowd.

On February 23rd, four members werehonored at the annual ApprenticeshipGraduation Banquet for their hard workand dedication that earned them the rightto be called ‘journeymen’ in their re-spective trades. Dave Faulkner, MiguelFletes, Joe Volk and Khai Huynh werethe members who completed the pro-gram. Yet most people are unaware ofthe rigorous schedule and standards thesemembers endure to complete the pro-gram.

For four years, these individuals ro-tated shifts every quarter, attended schooltwo to three days a week after workingeight hours, and learned a new machineevery few months. In addition, theirprogress was regularly reviewed by agroup of people. By the time they gradu-ate, they have logged in 8,000 to 10,000hours for the model maker apprentice-ship. This is just a small sample of whatan apprentice goes through in the pro-gram.

The highlight of the evening was thepresentation of the Arnie Durall Achieve-ment Award, which is named after a formerBoeing employee who spent over 40 years

as an apprenticeship-related instructor.Khai Huynh received the award for beingthe graduate receiving the highest marks inboth shop work and classroom work overthe life of the program.

Dave Faulkner and Joe Volk spoke on

behalf of the graduates. District 751 Presi-dent Mark Blondin and IAM Interna-tional President Tom Buffenbarger of-fered their congratulations to the ap-prentices and their families.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Apprenticeship Coordinator Gina Ames (l) and JointPrograms Administrator Tony Curran (center) talkwith a Frederickson member regarding the newcomposite technician apprenticeship.

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Union Steward Kelly Kristjanson is onemember who has taken advantage of theopportunities available through the IAM/Boeing Quality Through Training Program(QTTP). Realizing QTTP Education As-sistance has virtually no limit on the typesof classes you can take, he used the pro-gram to pursue his interest in music. Whilesome may call his area of study unconven-tional, he diligently pushed on and has anew CD available for download throughiTunes.

Kelly’s new CD “Granite Falls,” bringsthe partnership of violinist Vicki Ault (fel-low UW student) and himself to a newlevel. The album is spontaneous and con-sists of mostly first takes. Granite Falls waschosen because it is among the lyrics of“Adreanna.” Although Kelly added that itcould have been any small town in theNorthwest where there is Backyard Liv-ing.

The songs on Granite Falls were allwritten in 2006 and grasp a lot of whatKelly describes as ‘life on life’s terms’themes such as a death in the family, a

The 747 Core Safety team, in con-junction with support from the Unionand the IAM/Boeing Health and SafetyInstitute (HSI), has implemented theVoluntary Protection Program (VPP)in an effort to improve safety. UnionStewards Howard Carlson and DavidBowling have met with the Union tokeep them informed of the progress.David and Howard’s leadership is agreat example of what our Stewardscan do to impact the daily safety ofour people.

The Voluntary Protection Program(VPP) promotes effective worksite-based safety and health. In the VPP, management,labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationshipsat workplaces that have implemented a comprehen-sive safety and health management system. Approvalinto VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the out-standing efforts of employers and employees whohave achieved exemplary occupational safety andhealth. The 747 Core Safety team met with OSHA,HSI and Union officials on February 28th to review

QTTP Provides Training to Launch Music Careerdivorce, illness, and car accidents.

Kelly notes, “It’s crazy that out of sucha downer year I could record, produce andcomplete a new CD. It proves the theorythat everything happens for a reason. We’llsee…”

Granite Falls is available for downloadat the iTunes website and can be purchasedonline at cdbaby.com.

Before producing the album, Kelly com-pleted a certificate program in Songwritingat the University of Washington in 2005thanks to QTTP Education Assistance.While attending the program, he got toperform at the Experience Music Project(EMP) with the likes of Sean Nelson(Harvey Danger), Carrie Akre (Sweetness,Hammerbox) and John Auer (Posies). Thefinal assignment to complete his certificatewas a class album. The ExperienceSongwriting Project CD included one ofhis own compositions “Highway 2U” whichfeatured other UW certificate participantsVicki Ault, Traci Craft and John Auer(Posies) on vocals. You can hear Kelly’sHighway2U online at the U of W exten-

sions audio production page, as well asVicki Ault’s composition Almost Happyat http://www.extension.washington.edu/ext/certificates/sop/sop_gen.asp

However, this just scratches the surfaceof the many classes he has taken throughQTTP. Understanding there is more thanjust the musical aspect, he has taken classesin songwriting, producing music, musicpublishing, and lyric writing, as well asworkshops in filmmakers networking andpitch and intro to Flash MX and Photoshopto design his CD covers.

Completing the UW program hasn’tstopped Kelly’s quest to learn more aboutmusic. This quarter he is attending asongwriting class at Shoreline CommunityCollege as well as taking a figure drawing

class at the UW.Both he and Vicki Ault are also mem-

bers of the Seattle Musicians Associa-tion AFM 76-493 and would like toremind readers to support local musi-cian union members, as well as studentswhen scheduling entertainment needs.

Kelly is one member who appreci-ates the opportunities QTTP providesfor our members and encourages othersto take advantage of this resource (visitwww.iamboeing.com).

To learn more about Kelly’s CD,visit www.wantsongs.com). Note: TheGranite Falls release party will be atSTIR art gallery in Pioneer Square Sat-urday, March 10th 7:30pm 216 AlaskanWay S. No cover.

How do you improve a process? Ask the experts, of course!Last month, members of IAM/Boeing Joint Programs PugetSound Health and Safety Institute Site Committees (Everett,Renton, Plant II, DC/Kent, Auburn, and Fredrickson) cametogether to do just that. Representatives from all Puget Soundarea Site Committees gathered for a four-day Value StreamMapping workshop to improve the HSI Site Committee SafetyTour process.

The group analyzed the existing Safety Tour processes usedat each site to determine best practices. All participants of theworkshop had an opportunity to voice their input. Once theteam agreed upon the best practices, the process as a whole wasexamined. By the end of the four days, the result was astreamlined Safety Tour process that can not only be used by allsites, but is easily modifiable for site-specific issues. The newprocess will be implemented for all Puget Sound HSI SiteCommittee Safety Tours by the end of 2007. The two LeanOffice facilitators stated, “This workshop was an outstandingexample of cooperation, and demonstrated true teamwork at itsfinest.”

Value Stream MappingWorkshop for Site Committees

VPP Program Launched on 747 Line

progress.How Does VPP Work?

In practice, VPP sets performance-based criteria for amanaged safety and health system, invites sites to apply,and then assesses applicants against these criteria. OSHA’sverification includes an application review and a rigor-ous onsite evaluation by a team of OSHA safety andhealth experts. Sites that make the grade must submitannual self-evaluations and undergo periodic onsite re-evaluations to remain in the programs.

Site Safety Committee members took part in a four-day workshop to improve the safety tour process.

751 Steward Kelly Kristjanson (r) has a new CD, which also features Vicki Ault.Kelly used QTTP Education Assistance money to pursue his interest in music.

Kelly’s new CDGranite Falls isavailable fordownloadthrough iTunesand can bepurchased onlineat cdbaby.com.To learn moreabout Kelly’ssongs, visitwww.wantsongs.com

IAM/BOEING JO

Stewards, who are part of the 747 Core Safetyteam, review the VPP process.

Above: District President Mark Blondin meets with Steward HowardCarlson on VPP.

StewardDavidBowling (l)updates HSIAdministratorDaveBrueher onthe VPPprocess.

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Bending, twisting and lifting might de-scribe a day in the life of a professionalathlete. But our members who build Boeingproducts crawl out on wings, twist throughsmall fuselage sections and lift heavy equip-ment. Like professional athletes trainingfor competition, the Boeing Industrial Ath-lete Program takes aim at eliminating painand improving the physical resilience ofour members. This voluntary, on-hourworkplace program focuses on hourly em-ployees in physically demanding jobs andprovides free services at the worksite. It iscurrently offered in Renton and Everett.

Benefits from this program include im-proved flexibility, increased energy, greaterresistance to injury and disease, improvedability to handle stress both on and off thejob, and better recovery should an injuryoccur. The goal is for employees to fullyengage in life, without pain, without in-jury, and go the distance for themselves,their families, and career. With the averageage of our membership near 50 years, thisprogram has become even more important.

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs IAMCREST Vocational Rehabilitation Coun-selors, Exercise Physiologists from BoeingHealth and Fitness, Physical, Occupational,and Massage Therapists from ArgosyHealth/Boeing Medical all work togetherto provide services at the worksite beforean injury occurs. In other words, workersno longer have to wait for an injury in orderto receive specialized help.

The program has four main areas: NewJob and Job Conditioning, Industrial Ath-letics, Symptom Intervention, and Work

Hardening. Services are performed at theworksite, except Job Conditioning andWork Hardening, which takes place in spe-cialized Training and Hardening Centerslocated in the factory.

New Job and Job Conditioning Pro-grams are for employees who perform orwill be performing physically demanding,highly repetitive jobs. The overall workdemands of a crew and each individual are

Kevin Daves, Mechanic 777 CargoFinal Assembly, started the Work Harden-ing Program with not one, but two shoul-der injuries. He explains, “I fell on the joband had a shoulder injury then injured itagain, fracturing a bone.” With his firstinjury he couldn’t work out for six months,and was off for ten weeks with the second.He was losing strength and stamina. Thenhe “got with” the Boeing Industrial Ath-lete Work Hardening Program.

“The Industrial Athlete program is oneof the best ideas Boeing ever had,” saysKevin. “I’ve been waiting for somethinglike this. It allows you to come back froman injury, to build strength, and get back toyour original level of performance. And,not re-injure yourself.”

Today, Kevin’s shoulder is respond-ing quickly to treatment. He says, “NowI can work out on the bike and do circuittraining and also strength building exer-cises. The trainers focus on the injuredarea AND the opposite area so that mybody is balanced and not trying to com-pensate. The people who work here areso knowledgeable; they even picked upwhere I had old injuries! Kevin was inthe program for four hours a day for thefirst two weeks. Now he is “building upto being here eight hours, so I can go

Industrial Athlete Helps Members Go the Distancereviewed, and then a customized programof strengthening and stretching exercises iscreated. This conditioning program is de-signed to maximize the ability of each crewmember to handle the physical stresses ofthe job. To help prevent injuries, programexercises focus on improving balance, flex-ibility and abdominal and back stability.Other exercises are customized for eachemployee based on specific job needs. Asemployees progress, they are continuallysupported and coached by the Boeing In-dustrial Athlete Team. Employees can alsolearn about body mechanics, posture, etc.by attending a class taught by a CertifiedAthletic Trainer – “Prevention, Safety andYou.”

Industrial Athletics is a voluntary pro-gram of personal health consisting ofworksite promotion of programs such asflu shots, Harmony Newsletter,BoeingWellness.com, and Free and Clearsmoking cessation. These programs will besupplemented by onsite activity programsdelivered on an ongoing basis, includingfactory and office yoga, group fitness pro-grams, and encouraging use of recreationalequipment such as table tennis and factoryhoops. It is hoped that once employeeshave gotten used to feeling better and hav-ing more energy, they will participate inonsite health and screening opportunitiesand utilize Fitness Center memberships tomaximize the long-term benefits. Employ-ees are also encouraged to participate in theHealth Risk Assessment from the MayoClinic offered through theBoeingWellness.com website.

Symptom Intervention Services aredesigned for employees who are experi-encing either mild discomfort or task diffi-culty, but have not yet been injured to thepoint of needing medical care and/or filinga claim. This program provides Deep Tis-sue Intervention provided by industrialmassage therapists, Athletic Training, andVocational Resources to those employees.For workers in physically demanding jobswith a history of recurrent injury but noopen claim, there is assistance throughJobsite Intervention. These services arenot treatment, but rather provide experts inthe workplace who focus on work demands,body postures, and work methods. Em-ployees may be given customized microbreak stretching and conditioning pro-grams. In addition, vocational rehabilita-tion counselors from the IAM/Boeing Vo-cational Solutions create ways for employ-ees to minimize stress by using adaptive orprotective equipment such as gel knee pads.

Work Hardening is an on-hour inten-sive rehabilitation program through Work-ers’ Compensation for individuals return-ing from a work-related leave of absence.

This program increases work capacity ofemployees returning from a leave, provid-ing a successful transition to regular work.When the participant’s condition allows,light duty jobs may be performed in con-junction with the program, with the goal ofprogressing to full work capacity. Designedfor employees who have suffered a signifi-cant injury, this program delivers closelysupervised and customized physical con-ditioning, work simulation, and education.It requires a physician’s prescription andapproval from Workers’ Compensation In-surance. Typically these programs are 2-6hours per day for 2-6 weeks, and provide asafe bridge between being off work andfull return to work. Work simulation done

Program Helps 777 Mechanic

back to my regular shift.”Kevin says, “Work Hardening allows

you to know your limitations, you canjudge your level of fitness when you workout every day. Being injured really affectsyour entire lifestyle, you can’t play withyour kids and you can’t do your job.” Headds, “The Work Hardening Program is agreat reflection on Boeing…it shows methat the company wants me better. Theywant me at 100 percent.”

After two shoulder injuries, KevinDaves used the Work HardeningProgram to ensure he was not reinjured.

in association with the Skills Process Cen-ter allows accurate duplication of any hourlyjob at Boeing, so employees can be safely‘built up’ to handling the physical demandsof their job. Combined with early onsitespecialized care through Boeing Medical,employees with injuries can now receiveearlier, more comprehensive care.

These specialized resources proactivelywork to prevent injury, offer worksite fit-ness programs, decrease discomfort, re-spond to job issues early, and offer state ofthe art care and rehabilitation programs incase an injury does occur. We want ourmembers to work, play and retire withoutpain, in the best health possible, and go thedistance.

SymptionInterventioncan includedeep tissuemassage.Services aredesigned foremployeeswho areexperiencingmilddiscomfort,but have notyet beeninjured.

Job Conditioning exercises are designed to maximize the ability of each crewmember and to help prevent injuries, increase flexibility and balance. Above aRenton crew takes part in the exercise program.

Work simulation done in association with the Skills Process Center allowsaccurate duplication of any hourly job at Boeing, so employees can be safely‘built up’ to handling the physical demands of their job.

Phone Contacts for Industrial Athlete• Jobsite Intervention - Everett 425-294-2458; Renton 425-965-4611• Physical Training - Everett 425-266-9012; Renton 425-965-4611• Industrial Massage - Everett and Renton 425-342-7588For more info visit http://industrialathlete.web.boeing.com

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SPONSORS/PLEDGES PLEASE PRE-PAY. Make checks out to: Guide Dogs of America.All donations are tax deductible. Hand in pledges day of walk or mail them to: Flight for Sight

Fun Run, 9125 15th Place South, Seattle, WA 98108

Flight for Sight - Fun Run,Walk & Jog on May 19

The sixth annual Flight for Sight - FunRun, Walk and Jog, to benefit GuideDogs of America, will start at the EverettBoeing Activity Center on Saturday, May19 with three options: 1 mile walk course;5K (3.1 miles) run/walk course is flat andeasy or 10K (6.2 miles) run/jog onlycourse is challenging. Arrive at theEverett Activity Center for registrationany time after 8 a.m. on Saturday, May19. Runners start at 9:30 a.m. Walkersstart at 9:45 a.m. Course closes at noon.For more info, visit www.iam751.org/funrun.html or call 1-800-763-1301, ext.3335.

NOTE: Bowlers wishing to bowl together, please submit just one form.Enter early! Please submit form by April 6th.

✔ Strike up a good time with food, fun, friends andprizes. Money raised from participants goes to MNPL.

✔ Trophies will beawarded to high scoresand those who “tried.”

✔ Many door prizes -everyone wins!

✔ Bring your family andfriends - have fun!

✔ $100 LaneSponsorships availableto support Guide Dogs

We’ll have fun to spare so sign up today!

Make checks for $50 per bowler payable to MNPL (includes bowling fee,shoes, dinner & prizes). Send check & entry form to: Nathaniel Gary,Local F Bowling Tournament, 9125 15th Pl. S, Seattle, WA 98108

or call 253-988-7333

Local F Solidarity BowlFundraiser, April 22nd

DATE: Sunday, April 22nd

TIME: 3 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Magic Lanes 10612 15th Ave. SW Seattle WA

WHO: Any 751 member,family or friends

Name:___________________________ Phone:________________________

Name:___________________________ Phone:________________________

Name:___________________________ Phone:________________________

Name:___________________________ Phone:________________________

Union Plus Mortgage and Real Estatemakes refinancing and home-buying easierand more affordable for IAM members.The benefit is offered exclusively for Unionmembers through Chase HomeFinance, one of the largest lend-ers in the United States.

Key program features in-clude:

• Easy application process –over the phone or in person.Call 1-866-729-6016.

• Special first-time homebuyers program.

• Strike, layoff and disabil-ity assistance.

• Unemployment and dis-ability benefits to help you makemortgage payments whenyou’re out of work.

• Mortgage programs for borrowerswith “less than perfect” credit.

• Down payments as low as 5% – and

even lower for qualified buyers.• $350 toward closing costs of mort-

gages (for buyers who use both the realestate and mortgage portions of the pro-

gram.• Parents and children of IAM

members are also eligible forUnion Plus mortgages.

The program’s real estate ben-efit, which is available by callingthe same toll-free number, offersmembers who list a home for salea comprehensive home warrantyplan (a $350 vlaue) at no addi-tional cost. This home warrantyplan provides members with valu-able protection from unexpectedbreakdowns in the home’s me-chanical systems and applianceswhile their home is on the mar-

ket, and for a full year after the home issold. It also enhances the home’s market-ability.

Union Plus Mortgage –Exclusively for Members

Accepting the Oath of Office

District President Mark Blondin (l) administers theoath of office to District Council Delegate TomWroblewski.

Volunteer Machinists ProgramPotluck Banquet & Awards

Saturday, April 14th - 5 to 7 p.m.-Seattle Union Hall

Bring family and friends for this fun -filledevening that recognizes the members who sovolunteer their time. Bring a hot dish, salador dessert – the Union will provide the meatand beverages. RSVP to 206-764-0316

Retired Business RepJerry ShreveAdministers the oathof office to Local EOfficers: L to R: JayCarterman, RobertWoodworth, DanMeddaugh, KentCrawford, GuerdonEllis, Chris Olafson,Al Gibson, BobGiannetti, and RoyWilkinson.

Retired member George Braun cooksup eggs at the Tacoma Mission.

Volunteers in the CommunityEvery month 751

members are in thecommunity makinga difference. Mem-bers take over theTacoma RescueMission the secondand fourth Saturdayof each month at 6a.m. and help at theEverett Gospel Mis-sion at 7 a.m. on thesecond, third, andfourth Sunday. If youwould like to participate, please contactKay on 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3316.

L to R: Joe Qualls, Christopher Qualls, George Braun,and Chef Jeremiah along with Vennie Murphy (notpictured) helped out at the Tacoma Mission recently.

Former NFLquarterbackJack Thompsonis the UnionPlus Rep forthis region.

Here’s how you make a difference

Raise PledgesSet your goal. Talk to co-workers, neighbors, and relatives about sponsoring your

walk or joining you in the walk. Make it fun by identifying your “pack” with signs,jackets, hats and clever costumes! Make all checks payable to: Guide Dogs ofAmerica. Turn in pledges at the walk/run. Any pledges you do not have by the dayof the walk need to be gathered ASAP after the walk and mailed to: Flight for SightFun Run, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108

Saturday, May 19Everett Boeing Activity Center

Three Options:• 1 mile walk course• 5K walk/run (flat & easy)• 10K run only (challenging)

5K & 10K runs start at 9:30 a.m.1-mile walk begins at 9:45 a.m.

Where does the money go?

Guide Dogs of America was founded by Machinists Union members. It’s missionis to provide guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visuallyimpaired individuals from the U.S. and Canada so that they may continue to pursuetheir goals with increased mobility and independence. Guide Dogs of America is a501(c) non-profit organization. For more information, visitwww.guidedogsofamerica.org.

Registration information coming soon

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Congratulations to the following members whoretired from Boeing:

Retirees

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Alvin Menke 425-235-9361Vice President Al Wydick 253-876-2147Secretary 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

The meeting was called to order byPresident Al Menke on February 12. TheLord’s Prayer was said followed by theflag salute and the singing of “God BlessAmerica,” led by Recording SecretaryRuth Render.

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

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

Financial Report: The report wasread by Treasurer Betty Ness. A motionwas made to accept the report as read. M/S/P

Health & Welfare: Helen Pompeoreported Wavel Halford and JamesEvanson were ill this month. If membersknow of anyone who is ill, please contactthe Retired Club officers or the 751 UnionHealth and Welfare Office.

A moment of silence was observedfor the following deceased members:Carl H. Brown, Wilbur E. Davis, RobertH. Fortman, Elaine B. Fowler, Duane J.Hagness, Byron J. Heckel, Allen J.Hurinenko, Chester W. Kittle, PeterLuzny, Cindy L. Marquardt, Billy J.Millus, Joan L. McGlasson, Horst G.Munkel, William Rothermel, AntonSelzier, Dorothy I. Thompson, WarrenW. Will and Leslie A. Williss. Sympathycards were sent to the next of kin.

District President’s Report: DBRMark Blondin reported our membershipis increasing. We are starting to see new-hires come in who are 19 and 20 yearsold. One new young member recentlytold Mark he wears a backpack to workeveryday and the people in his shop teasehim that he just came off the school bus.

We are currently working on an Aero-space Bill that will hold accountable

those who collect the aerospace tax in-centives. We fought for the tax incen-tives, we went to bat for Boeing to savejobs here in Washington, but they arenow using these incentives to outsourceour work. We are working to make it sothat companies receiving this money re-main neutral in an organizing campaign.Please support this bill.

Mark also explained that he has ac-cepted a position with the International.He thanked everyone for their supportover the years and reassured everyonethat he intends to maintain his ties withthe District.

Al Wydick reminded everyone ofMark’s dedication to the Retiree Club.He helped us get an increase from 2 centsper member to 5 cents per member. Hethanked Mark for everything he has doneto help the retirees and wished him goodluck in his new position.

Al Peppard made a motion for a voteof heartfelt thanks from the Retiree Club.M/S/P

Business Representatives’ Report:Business Rep Paul Knebel explained theDistrict is going to miss Mark a lot. He hasalways been a big advocate for our mem-bership, the Retirees, new-hires and theApprenticeship Program. When Markstarted as President, the ApprenticeshipProgram was nearly gone. Now, its grow-ing and expanding thanks to his hard work.

Paul thanked Mark for all of his sup-port and wished him good luck in thisnew endeavor.

Legislative Report: Carl Schwartzreported the District is currently work-ing hard on a bill in the legislature thatwill correct the problems associated withthe aerospace tax incentives bill thatpassed a few years back.

He also reported that the Puget SoundAlliance for Seniors has a carpool goingto Olympia later this month to speakwith Representatives and Senators aboutthe concerns of Retirees.

Carl asked that everyone call theirRepresentatives and Senators to request

they support House Bill 2351. You canreach them by calling (800) 562-6000.Our jobs and the future of our Uniondepend on the success of this AerospaceIncentive legislation.

Old Business: None.New Business: None.Good of the Order: John Guevarra

reported three weeks ago Molly Ivinspassed away, which means we have losta voice for Retired Americans. He playeda tape recording of Molly from 1982.

Gene Hoglund explained that therewill be a press conference today for theNo Tunnel Alliance. Campaign support-ers will be present holding the campaign’sbrand new “No Tunnel/Yes Elevated”signs. Licata and Della will speak, withrush hour traffic and buses in the back-ground exiting the Seneca Street off-ramp.

Tom O’Brien thanked Mark for beingboth a friend and a leader. He put Wash-ington on the map!

Al Wydick mentioned that planningfor the yearly picnic will start soon. Wewill need to consider whether or not itwill be held at the park this year.

President’ s Report: President AlMenke thanked Mark for coming to themeeting. He also thanked him for hisyears of service and support to the club.

Birthdays and Anniversaries: Re-cording Secretary Ruth Render read theBirthdays and Anniversaries Report. Wehave two birthdays – John Pompeo, 85and Doree Graham. Anniversaries wereHarold and Dorothea Dalisky – 45 years,Calvin and Vera Doss – 49 years and Aland Joni Morzenti – 48 years. Ruth ledeveryone in the singing of “Happy Birth-day.”

Adjournment: President Al Menkeadjourned the meeting at 11:50 AM.

William T. AhlbornDennis W. AndrieGuntis BlaubergsJames B. BundyKenneth W. BushornMyra S. EichelbergerPatrick A. EngleSandra M. EvansPaul R. FastBernard T. FinniganNancy G. GilbertsonWilliam L. GillinghamJohn M. GonzalesShirley A. GreeneDavid L. HaskellPaul G. HatchGregory HudginsMargaret E. HuffGerald R. HuntingtonMichael D. KelleyRobert J. KochStephen L. LouisMike P. Mai

Martin A. MelewskiWilliam D. MontiVictor W. MooseJerald W. MorrisSteven D. NelsonJoan N. NeppleRonald D. NewmanJohn M. OmlinDennis F. PeltoJohn L. PetersonWilliam G. RoixMedardo A. RomeroHoward K. SakumotoNaomi SellersVirgil J. SidesKenneth B. SlattumKathy S. SroufeEvelyn E. TakacsRonald L. TomynPhyllis J. TrumpDonald R. WaltonStephen A. ZagarRandall E. Zahnow

RETIREMENT NEWS

• Alliance of Retired Americans South Area Chaptermeets the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. atthe Kent Senior Citizen Center (600 E. Smith St) todiscuss issues of concern to seniors. Join us and shareyour opinions. For more info, contact 206-762-3848.

• 751 Retired Club meets every Monday at 11 a.m. in theSeattle Hall (9135 15th Pl. S.). A free lunch is served atnoon.• Everett Retirees Group meets at the Everett 751 Hall(8729 Airport Rd), the fourth Tuesday (March 27) at 1 p.m.

Calendar

At the February Everett meeting, Health and BenefitsDirector Abdul-áleem Ahmed reported on retiree medicalfor those under 65 and those on Medicare who are over 65.He explained the various plans. There are too many plansto think about on our own so the month before your 65th

birthday, call him and make and an appointment. Bring alist of all the prescriptions you are taking and he will takethe time to go on the computer and figure out the best planfor you. Open discussion included transportation, medicaland prescriptions.

Robert “Bobby” Neumann epitomized the words “TradeUnionist.” For almost 35-years, he served his Union andhis community as a man who led by example. Even after hisearly retirement in 2001 due to lungdisease, Bobby donated his time to theeducation of others as a volunteer atProvidence Medical Center in Everettwhere he received many awards forhis dedication to the Pulmonary Re-hab and Lung Rangers Programs.

Bobby began working for Boeingin 1972. During his 29-year career, hespent over 20 years as a Union Stew-ard with IAM District Lodge 751. Healso served as Chairman of the Adopta Highway program for Local Lodge751A where, over the past 7 years hecoordinated roadside clean-up activi-ties along Casino Road in Everett.Bobby was also Sentinel of 751A for about 4 years.

As one of the founding members of the IAM/BoeingHealth & Safety Institute, he passionately looked out forhis Sisters and Brothers as a champion of safety. Bobby

Everett Retirees Report

Bobby Neumann – A True Trade Unionistalso served outside of the IAM as a member of theCommunity Services Committee for the SnohomishCounty Labor Council. He served his Union and his

community inspired by a selflessdesire to help others.

On February 25, 2007, Robert“Bobby” Neumann was takenfrom us to serve a higher calling.He leaves behind his wife Judywho works at Boeing and cur-rently serves on the Council forDistrict 751. He is survived bytwo daughters, four grandchil-dren, his father, brother, sister, aswell as several nieces and neph-ews.

We will miss you, BrotherBobby. If we all patterned ourlives after yours, this world would

be a much better place to live. Thank you for yourleadership, friendship and for your love. God bless youin your journey.

– Roy Moore, Union Business Rep

February Retired Club Business Meeting Minutesby Ruth Render,Retired Club Secretary

Bobby Neumann, with wife Judyand daughter Billie. Bobby devotedhis life to helping others.

751 retirees meet every Monday at the Seattle Union Hall at 11 a.m.,followed by a free lunch at noon. Above: Retirees play bingo.

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Mail Coupon to AERO MECHANIC NEWSPAPER, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, 98108 Deadline is March 19th!

Deadline For Next IssueMarch 19th

ELECTRONICS &ENTERTAINMENT

FURNITURE ANDAPPLIANCES

HOUSING

AUTO PARTS &ACCESSORIES

COTTAGEINDUSTRIES

FEMALE CAT (2-3 yrs. old), indoor only.Spayed, shots, ID chip with paperwork. $75cash only. Questions – 253-846-5134 Gra-ham area

DOG CLASSES – Puppy to pro. Agility,conformation, obedience, rally and tricks.Now boarding, 1st class, affordable rates.Countryclassick9@aol.com 360-653-1959

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

MECHANIC MANUALS: Ford, 1978;Chevrolet, 1973 misc. models; Chrysler Ply-mouth, 1978; various other kinds from $5 to$25 OBO. 253-852-6809

CAR TOW DOLLY, new tires with full sizespare mounted on tongue. It has a swivelbed, all new surge brakes. A new one sellsfor over $2000, this one is a good buy at$1250. 253-631-1858

CHROME TUBE STEPS (side steps), fits1999 Chevy Silverado. $100. 360-886-1010

DISC JOCKEY for hire. Wedding receptions,birthdays, holidays, retirements or any otherparty. I can make your event a true celebration.Although, I specialize in the oldies, I play themusic from the 30’s, 40’s to the present. Swing,Rock & Roll, Top 40, Country, Disco - Youname it, I play it. 425-888-0310

SWEETHEART RINGS – genuine garnet,ruby and amethyst rings are available giftwrapped for $99. 360-652-7430

Try a new liquid NUTRITIONAL SUPPLE-MENT called Seasilver. Buy 3, get 1 free.For more information, log ontowww.seasilver3plus1.com or call 1-800-218-2330. Coupon #5266-0399-92345-0193

NEED TO TALK TO AN ATTORNEY?$26.95 per month, includes wills, identitytheft protection. Call 253-759-9222

PLASTIC WELDING – repair ATV fend-ers, motorcycle fairings, quad bodies, mowerchutes, grass catchers, RV and boat holdingtanks. Actual plastic welding – no gluesused. All Thermoplastic Repair. Welds 98%as strong as original plastic. 360-420-8033

WHEAT-FREE organic gourmet dog treatsfor your “lil yapper”. Choose from cheese,bacon, peanut butter and many others. 360-691-5253 Lil Yapper pet products

TRI-CHEM PAINTS AND KITS – art, craftsupplies for wood, glass, fabric, etc. Monthlyspecials. Catalogs – send $4 (credited onfirst order) to Daisy B. 30803 7th Ave SW;Federal Way, WA 98023. Help needed.253-839-7272 or cell 253-691-2090

HANDMADE BABY BLANKETS – per-fect baby shower gift $20-$65. Call or emailgoldwing23@verizon.net subject line“BLANKETS” Lisa. 360-757-7460

CUSTOM WOODEN STORAGE SHEDSAND GARAGES – many styles and sizes,built on your lot. Best build and best priceguaranteed! 866-503-5669

HOUSEKEEPING at a very affordable price.Have time to spend doing those things youreally want to do and have a clean house, too!253-891-2744

HANDMADE BIRD HOUSES, perfectChristmas gifts. Removable roof, wholelocation perfect for Northwest birds. $10-$12. 425-743-7510

HOME MORTGAGES – Refinances andCredit Lines available at low or no cost. Callme today! Keith Lilly 206-200-3863

ATTENTION TO DETAIL WOODWORK-ING – cabinets, hutches, bookcases. 425-255-3483

GOT SPORTS? Create memorable end-of-the-season sports DVDs! Digital Carouselwill edit and manufacture your custom DVDs.“How to” list available.www.digitalcarousel.com or 206-300-4886

EVERETT STRATOCRUISERS - Do youlike old cars? Join the Boeing Car Club. Call425-355-0127 or email gdljml@comcast.net.President Joanne Luster.

CUSTOM WOODWORK – cabinetry, book-cases, fireplace mantels, etc. Please call206-713-5257, evenings 360-886-8908

FOR SALE – ceramic supplies, green ware,bisque, molds, glazes, stains, etc. Going outof business. 253-833-4499

FOR SALE – real blown white goose eggs.Ready for your art and craft project, blown,sanitized, with single hole drilled in bottom.$1 each. 360-825-5171 evenings –www.smilinggoooose.com

RAW WOOL for sale, $1.50 to $3 a pound.Some last year’s wool at $1 a pound also.Whites and grays. 2 year old Romney breed-ing ewes, $125. 360-802-6640

ESTATE OR DOWNSIZING TOO MUCHFOR YOU? We take care of everything fromantiques to pots and pans. Call 425-238-8002 for free consultation

WWW.BURNLOUNGE.COM/ACTQ, thenewest entertainment business. Downloadmusic; burn to CD. Single $.99, album$9.99. Selling music legally – soon games,movies, cell phone tones. Email:gsnettles@hotmail.com. 253-863-4854

TOO MUCH MONTH AT THE END OFYOUR MONEY? Do you dream of owningyour own business? Don’t delay. Call yourlocal Independent Associate for more informa-tion. PT/FT opportunity with Pre-Paid Legal.Be your own boss! Call today! 253-826-8900

INTEGRITY INSURANCE, we specialize inall your insurance and financing needs! Annu-ities, auto, life, mortgages: purchasing, refi-nances and commercial. Call Crystal for a freequote or analysis today at 206-388-8356

SPINNER/CRAFTERS DELIGHT! Un-processed fleece, mostly white. $25 perpound. 360-983-8424

MAGNETIC HEMATITE JEWELRY, brace-lets, necklaces & ankle bracelets. Used to treat awide variety of ailments. Wear 24 hours, 7 days aweek for relief. 253-217-6920 for more info

THE SMOKEHOUSE & MORE would likeyou to order early for the holidays. Get deli-cious smoked prime rib, free range turkeys(fresh & smoked), double smoked bone-in &boneless ham, smoked salmon and othermeats, salads, etc. Call 1-360-886-9293 toplace your order or visit us in Black Diamondat 32721 Railroad Ave.

GRAND OPENING: Massage By Design.New local. Book first massage, get specialprice of $40. November 11th 10 am – 6 pm.1710 100th Place SE, Suite 102, Everett. 425-760-0968

PAYING THROUGH THE NOSE? If we canprogram your existing security system to callour central station(www.monitoringamerica.com) then we’llmonitor your home for $120 a year. AlarmGroup Services 425-608-0233 or 360-331-5459

NEED TO REFINANCE? Purchases, linesof credit available! Call Kimberly at 425-238-9370

RETIRED (OR NOT) AND BORED? Sickand tired of being sick and tired? Check out mywebsite and call me if interested.www.mynikken.net/jerrynhazel 253-840-2108

SECURITY MONITORING FOR MA-CHINISTS. Monthly $19.95/mo., Quarterly$17.95/mo., Yearly $15.95/mo. We repro-gram your security system to call our station(www.monitoringamerica.com). Referencesgladly, Alarm Group Services on WhidbeyIsland. 360-331-5459 or 888-331-5459

DISC JOCKEY FOR HIRE. Over 20 years inthe entertainment industry. Best prices in thenorthwest. I specialize in weddings, parties,dances, etc. 1000’s of songs in my library for alloccasions. State of the art sound system andlighting. I’ll save you money!!! Call ElkeMajor – owner of Major Sound Productions.425-268-7386

“GET CLEAN” WITH SHAKLEE’S safe,proven, green cleaning products! Save lotsof money at the same time. Call Joe or Barb425-413-5354 or 206-819-7924

“CINCH” It’s a cinch by the inch! Shaklee’sinch loss plan. No muscle loss, feel great,look great, be healthier! Guaranteed! CallJoe 206-819-7924 or Barb 425-413-5354

DOG TRAINING CLASSES, day andevening. Puppy to pro obedience, agility,rally. Now boarding, affordable rates.Countryclassick9@aol.com 360-653-1959

SECURITY MONITORING FOR MA-CHINISTS. Monthly $19.95/mo., Quarterly$17.95/mo., Yearly $15.95/mo. We repro-gram your security system to call our station(www.monitoringamerica.com). Referencesgladly, Alarm Group Services on WhidbeyIsland. 360-331-5459 or 888-331-5459

1 HP. ELECTRIC MOTOR with forward andreverse switch and Cleveland Worm gear box,20 AT & 30 IR size. $25. 206-323-5291

MAPEX DRUMSET. 22” shell base drum,12” top rack tom, 13” tom rack, 16” standingfloor tom. Cymbals: 14” Paiste 402 Series Hi-Hat top & bottom, 22” Zildjian Crash, 22”Zildjian Rivit Splash Crash, 10” Splash. Brandnew Evan drum heads ($150 just bought). Was$600, will sell for $400. Call Ted 425-346-0653 (Everett)

ANTIQUE DESK AND CHAIR – 34” widex 16” deep, 3 large drawers plus flip topfront. Nice cond. $100 each or $150 for both.End table 3-way lamp with white pleatedshade, wood base with brass. Very nice!$25. 253-852-6809

PORTABLE ROLLING CART with liner(white). Folds for easy storage. For groceries,laundry, 18”high x 17” square, like new. $25.Kitchen cabinet (white with oak trim), 72” x16”. Top half has two glass doors, bottom issolid doors, 1 shelf plus bottom. Like new!$125. 253-852-6809

WALNUT DINING TABLE with (4) armchairs & china cabinet. $150. 425-413-9069

SEARS REFRIGERATOR, 20 cu. ft. White,top freezer, ice maker, 5 yrs. old, good forhome or garage. $225 OBO. 425-902-1399

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 2-piece,solid oak, (7) lights in display cases. Exccond. Cost $1200 new, sell for $295 OBO.253-839-2159

MURPHY BED, single, white, paid $1000asking $200. Computer swivel chair witharmrests, rollers, paid $80 asking $15. 425-255-9542

FOLD-AWAY BED, twin plus size, excel-lent condition, barely used. Paid $200 ask-ing $150. 425-348-4981

KONA, HAWAII oceanfront condo. Enjoyluxurious view, private lanai, 2 BDRM/2bath w/jacuzzi and pool. $840-$940/wk.Discount to Boeing employees pays taxes.www.banyantreecondo.com. 206-938-9214

PORT LUDLOW, Bridgehaven 2100 SF house.2 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1 den/office & bonus room/rec room (possible bedrooms). RV parking,Hood Canal beach, marina, boat launch.$349000. 360-437-5196 or 360-821-1057

FOR RENT: Newly remodeled home in SmokeyPoint. Ready March 1st. Huge lot with lots of room.RV parking/low maintenance landscaping/lowmaintenance home/NS, ND. Pets negotiable de-pending on species. First, last, deposit ($350 non-refundable), $45 application fee. Call Michael orElke at 425-268-7386

LATE 1979 24’ X 56’ MOBILE HOME infamily park. 2 Bdrm/2 Bath, fireplace, appli-ances stay, close to Everett Boeing Plant. Spacerent $565 mo, $37500 OBO. 425-353-0564

PET RESORT – Dog boarding and training.8 1/2 acres, 1st class and affordable.Countryclassick9@aol.com 360-653-1959

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Entries will not be accepted unless full payment is received by JUNE 15th.Turn in $150 in donations to waive entry fee or return checks for $100 per

player payable to: Spencer Graham, Local C Golf Tournament, 9125 15th Pl. S,Seattle, WA 98108

The 16th annual Local C GolfTournament to benefit Guide Dogs ofAmerica will be held Sunday, July 15at Elk Run Golf Course in MapleValley. The cost will be $100 perperson, which covers green fees, cartrental, tournament t-shirt, prizes anda buffet at the end of play. The $100tournament fee will be waived forany individual turning in $150 indonations to Guide Dogs. Thescramble format tournament will have

Local C Golf Tournament July 15a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. for allgolfers. Prizes will be awarded to thefirst, second and third place teams.Individual prizes will be given for long-est drive, KP and 50/50 honey pot. Allother prizes will be raffled off at theend. Deadline to enter is June 15th.

If you have questions or would liketo volunteer, contact one of the follow-ing tournament co-chairs: Spencer Gra-ham on 206-251-9021; Hole sponsor-ship Tony Curran on 206-280-7536.

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5-STAR WAPATO POINT ON LAKECHELAN. Spring vacation and Easter week(4/6/07 to 4/13/07). Two timeshare rentals,$875 each. 2 BDRM (sleeps 6)/2 BATH, fullkitchen. #1 most sought after family resort inEastern Washington, endless activities! 253-333-0609 or mdalton6452@comcast.net

5-STAR BIRCH BAY. Spring vacation andEaster week (4/6/07 to 4/13/07). TimeshareRental, $875. 2 BDRM (sleeps 6)/1 3/4BATH, full kitchen. This is a wonderfulfamily resort! Beach across the street. 253-333-0609 or mdalton6452@comcast.net

5-STAR OHAU FAIRFIELD HAWAII atWaikiki Beach Walk. Friday to Friday, 4/20/07 to 4/27/07. 1 BDRM (sleeps 4)/1 BATH,full kitchen. $850. Cheaper than Craig’s List.253-333-0609 or mdalton6452@comcast.net

5-STAR KAUAI MARRIOTT’S BEACHCLUB, Kalapaki Beach. Friday to Friday, 4/20/07 to 4/27/07. 1 Bdrm (sleeps 4)/2 bath,partial kitchen. $1300 (less than 1/2 price).253-333-0609 or mdalton6452@comcast.net

4-STAR MAUI OCEANFRONT PAPAKEABEACH RESORT. 3/16/07 to 3/23/07. 1BDRM/1 BATH, full kitchen. Great loca-tion. Hawaiian airfair $333 R/T. Price ismore than half off! $850. 253-333-0609 ormdalton6452@comcast.net

KAUAI OCEANFRONT 5-Star BeautifulMarriott’s Waiohai Beach Club on Poipu Beach.4/14/07 to 4/21/07. 2 BDRM (sleeps 8)/2BATH condo with full kitchen. All Marriottamenities. $1600 – this is over half off! 253-333-0609 or mdalton6452@comcast.net

ANTIQUE TOYS, Tonka, Nylint and Lumartrucks, fire ladder truck, U-Haul – Army trucks,16 total. $20 to $125 each. 253-852-6809

EURO-PRO VAPOR STEAM CLEANER,1500 watt, with attachments & manual. Likenew! $100. Low back bucket seat covers,sheep skin, tight custom fit. One pair – plumcolor, new. $35. 253-852-6809

HOUSE PLANTS – (30) different kinds,nice, big and small. $3 to $25 each. Glass 1/2 gallon & gallon jars with covers for food orhoney, clean. $1.50 – $3 each. White plasticglasson jars with lids, clean for storage use.10 total. $1 each. 253-852-6809

BEE SUPPLIES – metal and nylon strainer,gate for bucket, feeder jar, new. $15 for all.Honey jars, straight pints with new covers (29).$4 for all, clean. Clothes line pole, 7’ long with5’ 3” cross arm. $10. 253-852-6809

THE JUICEMAN JUICER, vegetable & fruitjuice extractor, new, still in box. Was $159asking $50. Bread box (old), metal roll-uplid, 13”x11”, good cond. $25. 253-852-6809

SEARS MEN’S WINTER JACKET with hood,navy, for work or leisure, size 42/44, goodcond. $25. Coveralls, gray stripe, size 42 short,(1) regular length, very good cond. $20 each.253-852-6809

LARGE BLUE GRANITE TURKEYROASTER, 12” x 15”, good cond, clean.$15. Kraft American pasteurized cheese 2 lbwood boxes (collectible). Have several. $15each. 253-852-6809

CRYSTAL CHANDELIER, 2 bulbs, tall,beautiful, antique. $365. Brass patternedantique chandelier, has 6 bulbs, very nice.$265. 253-852-6809

ULTRA-LITE FOLDING ELECTRICSCOOTER by Rascal, with carrier. Paid$5900 New. Never been used. Asking $2500.206-354-8716

SECURITY MONITORING for Machinists.Monthly $19.95/mo., Quarterly $17.95/mo.,Yearly $15.95/mo. We reprogram your se-curity system to call our station(www.monitoringamerica.com). Referencesgladly, Alarm Group Services on WhidbeyIsland. 360-331-5459 or 888-331-5459

1 HP. ELECTRIC MOTOR with forwardand reverse switch and Cleveland Wormgear box, 20 AT and 30 IR size. $25. 206-323-5291

TORO 5 HP. LAWN MOWER with bag.Excellent condition. $45. 206-244-4823

ALMOST BRAND-NEW SPA, built in –you remove. $2500. 425-793-5348 or 425-445-7086

FOR SALE – Very beautiful “Tiger Face”artist print painting. Framed size 37” x 37”,great for cat lover. $100 OBO. 425-348-4981

(4) DOUBLE-PANE ALUMINUM WIN-DOWS, 4’ x 5 1/2” x 2’ x 5 1/2”. $30. 206-235-5457

BOY’S BICYCLE, like new, $25 OBO.PUSH LAWN MOWER and catcher, likenew, $40 OBO. 206-235-5457

PORCELIN DOLLS, not to be played with,$50 to $300. (2) CONURE PARROTS, verytame and talking, each has large cage onrollers, $650 and $850. Call for other items.425-226-9487

VACATION IS ALMOST HERE! Dogboarding and training, 1st class, affordablerates. “mailto:Countryclassick9@aol.com”Countryclassick9@aol.com 360-653-1959

NORDIC TRACK CROSS COUNTRY,Model 303. Excellent condition, barely used.$150 OBO. 425-348-4981

FOR SALE – adult ski’s with poles andbinders, $10. 8-piece kitchen knife set, $10.Kennedy tool kit, some tools, $35. Full set ofpool chips with revolving container, $10.206-935-6535

FOOTBALL CARDS – 28 boxes, 1990 ScoreSeries. 2 for $150. More misc. Commonsfootball and hockey cards. 253-875-7944

WANTED – Chipper/shredder, heavy duty;log splitter; 8’ regulation pool table and pingpong table. 253-875-7944

CAR TOW DOLLY, new tires with full sizespare mounted on tongue. It has a swivelbed, all new surge brakes. A new one sellsfor over $2000, this one is a good buy at$1250. 253-631-1858

1988 CLASS A MOTORHOME, 32’ PaceArrow. 64,000 miles, full basement, genera-tor, queen bed with new mattress, sleeps 6,tow hitch, new refrigerator/freezer. $12500.253-846-2071 after 10 am

1997 29’ ALPINLITE 5TH WHEEL. Includeswheel chocks, stabilizer bars, all sewer con-nectors and hitch; $18000. K & M member-ship, (8) campgrounds in Washington; $4000.253-839-4983

1993 SHASTA 27’ TRAVEL TRAILER,sleeps 6. Queen bed, bathroom, kitchen,awning, new A/C, AM/FM/tape/radio, out-side shower. Good condition! Must sell!$7500 OBO. 425-485-0825

1993 MINI WINNI, V8-460, 76000 miles,generator, new air front and back, micro-wave, awning. Ready to go! $15500. 425-228-5561 Finance BECU

27’ 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER, self-contained, never smoked or cooked in. Storedinside since new. Looks new inside and out,used very little. $6000. 425-432-4128

ALMOST BRAND-NEW SPA, built in –you remove. $2500. 425-793-5348 or 425-445-7086

NORDIC TRACK CROSS COUNTRY,Model 303. Exc cond, barely used. $150 OBO.425-348-4981

REMINGTON MODEL 740, 30-06 (auto-matic), 4x scope sling. Good cond. $250. 360-456-3847

READY FOR HUNTING? Dog training,boarding, obedience puppy to pro.Countryclassick9@aol.com 360-653-1959

TORO 5 HP. LAWN MOWER with bag.Excellent condition. $45. 206-244-4823

JET BELT DRIVE METAL LATHE, ModelBD920N, bench, small storage cabinet & someaccessories included. $850. 425-252-9511

12 SPEED HEAVY DUTY DRILL PRESS,Model SDM 12, King Machinery, Inc. 5/8chuck, 3/4 horse motor, stand included. $100.425-252-9511

DELTA 12” PORTABLE PLANER, likenew – approx. 60 min. run time. $150 OBO.360-802-0810

CRAFTSMAN 4-PIECE MACHINISTCOMBINATION SQUARE, 12”. $15 OBO.206-878-0601

1990 GMC JIMMY S-15 4X4. Mechanicsays engine needs to be replaced. It burns oil,fowling plugs (leaky valve?), will run for atime before plugs will fowl. 2-dr, burgundy/grey, alloy rims, automatic, 4.3 liter V6 en-gine, air, Owner’s Manual, hitch with trailerplug connector, pictures and more descrip-tion available. Located in Pacific one exitsouth of Super Mall. $750 OBO. 253-876-2082 or gfairfield@comcast.net

1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, 4-door, 305C.I., auto transmission with overdrive, cruisecontrol, A/C, power windows and brakes.Good gas mileage, good work car. $780.206-762-1117

1969 3/4 TON FORD RANCHER PICKUP.$599. 425-413-9069

1998 DODGE 3/4 TON RAM, one owner.34K miles, babied. Camper and towing pkg.,V-10 engine, reg. cab, 8’ bed, auto, built fortowing, wired for 5th wheel and cab overcamper. Extra clean. $17000 or trade forsports car. 360-249-4432

1986 MONTE CARLO SS CLASSIC, 80Koriginal miles, original owner. RemovableT-roof windows, Goodyear tires, Monte rims,all records, maroon paint. $10000 OBO. Seeto appreciate! 425-255-7314

1991 SUBARU 4X4 WAGON, back andside damage. Ran perfect before it was hit.Will need clutch soon, great engine, etc.$200. 253-435-1130

2000 DODGE INTREPID, runs good, clean,sunroof. $4800. Consider trade for 2-horseslant load trailer. 253-875-7944

Accepting the Oath of Office

Photo right: L to R:Business Rep ZackZaratkiewiczadministers the oath ofoffice to Local A TrusteeSpencer Burris and LocalA Conductor Mike Hall.

Photo left: Business RepRon Bradley (l) administersthe oath of office to LocalE Communicator AllenMyers.

L to R: DistrictPresident MarkBlondinadministers theoath of office to:Local CConductor-SentinelGary Boulch, Sec-Treas Ron Coen,Audit Bill Youngand Trustee K.C.White.

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751-Member Todd Small appreciateswhen a Steward goes above and beyondthe call of duty. Todd recently got thisextra service from Stewards Bob Bellesand Jared Moschkau. These Stewardsworked together to ensure that Todd didnot get a medical restriction as his super-visor requested, which could eventuallyput him at risk of layoff. Thanks to theiractions, it is no longer an issue and he isworking in a different shop.

Todd was recalled from layoff inNovember 2006 and was eager to beback on the Boeing payroll. He immedi-ately applied his strong work ethic to hisassignment in Auburn. Co-workers ap-

preciated his skills, which required littletraining to bring him up-to-speed de-spite spending several years on layoff.

When Steward Bob Belles noticedTodd and a supervisor leaving the safetyoffice, he investigated the situation. Helearned the supervisor was sending Toddto medical to get restrictions due to hisMS (Multiple Sclerosis) because he wasassigning Todd to the gantry mill. Bobquestioned why Todd would get the onlyassignment in the shop that required get-ting on a ladder and onto oily equipment,which would be difficult since Todduses a cane.

“I was immediately concerned whenI was being as-signed the gantry,”Todd recalled.“The Job SafetyAnalysis (JSA) didnot mention walk-ing on a table fullof chips with oilycoolant.”

Bob noted, “Itseemed like the su-pervisor just wantedTodd to have restric-tions. I sent Todd tosee an IAM CrestCounselor. My jobis to protect him, andI knew he didn’tneed restrictions be-

cause he does a fine job. The supervisorinsisted there was a verbal rotation, but Ihad never heard of it. Todd never refusedto do any work and let me, as his Steward,represent him.”

“I knew if a restriction goes perma-nent and a shop can’t accommodate themember, he could face layoff,” addedBob. “There was no reason for this to behappening to Todd. Everyone in the shopcould see he was a good Machinist andwas willing to take on any work assignedto him.”

As a long time Steward, Bob has agood working relationship with many inAuburn. “I made a few phone calls and

explained the situation to Jared becausethey have the same job title in his shop.Todd transfered to the new shop, Jaredhelped with the job placement, and Toddis happy to have new work packages anda better machine to work on.”

Jared stated, “Todd is a hard workerand a great addition to the shop. It onlymakes sense to put people where theycan be most productive.”

Todd added, “As a former UnionSteward myself, I appreciate having theUnion representation there to help withthe situation. Even though it wasn’t con-tractual, the Stewards got involved andmy future was protected.”

Rosies Share their Stories with UW Students

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transportation load the trucks. Members in toolingbrought the skates.

Our members tackled the move like the many othertransformations PSD has endured to help Boeing becomemore successful. PSD was originally known as PowerPack and Strut and is now responsible for nearly every-thing under the wing. From 1997 to today, PSD employeeshave reduced facility square footage by 63 percent. Work-ers have achieved a 20 to 85 percent reduction in manufac-turing flow time across all models by implementing mov-ing lines. On the 737 program, this has reduced the timerequired to build up an engine from 30 hours to just 4.5.

In their new Renton location, PSD members now buildup engines alongside the 737s on which the engines will behung. While being adjacent to final assembly has im-proved communication, it also presented additional chal-lenges, which include working in a smaller space. Preci-sion and teamwork are key to PSD’s success and part oftheir daily routine. The first three weeks following themove, our members really had to show their skills as theyadapted to a changing new environment.

Member Jay Stendahl, who has worked in PSD for21 years, noted, “We were very efficient on the move,which was a good thing. It helped ease the transition.”

Member Eric Anderson added, “Everyone pulledtogether as a team and jumped in to help. Even with thepower outages and icy weather, we didn’t miss a beat.The biggest adjustment has been being in a smaller area.We just tightened our belts and got it done.”

Another good example of the tremendous skills, adapt-ability and commitment our members demonstrate every day.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Universityof Washington’s Tacoma campus held a forum that fea-tured three former “Rosies” from Boeing. Sponsored byDr. Michele Nacy’s African American History class, thispublic event highlighted the experiences of 751 membersRuth Render, Katie Burks and Josie Dunn, as well asColonel LeRoy Roberts Jr., a former Tuskegee Airman.

The students in Dr. Nacy’s class came up with theidea for this event during a discussion about the expe-riences of African American servicemen and womenduring the WWII era. Rosanne Lawson, student andsecretary for District 751, remembered that the Districthad recently shown a Rosie Riveters video and madearrangements for the Rosies to attend. Diana Feeley,another student in the class, arranged for Colonel Rob-erts to speak at the forum. “The class really cametogether to make this a great event” Rosanne explained.

The students and other visitors in attendance lis-tened to the ladies and Colonel Roberts as they an-swered questions about their experiences in relation tocivil rights issues, segregation and the war. Katie Burksand Josie Dunn brought with them memorabilia fromtheir wartime employment and Colonel Roberts shareda slide-show of photographs. “It was very inspiring tosee how humble all of them felt about their life experi-ences.” Diana Feeley said, “I felt like the whole expe-rience brought as much joy to them as having them therebrought to us.” A visitor to the event, Daniel Smith ofthe Mel Korum YMCA said “It was very enlightening.I got three different women from the same era with threevery unique perspectives on the same issues.”

Ruth Render, who shared that she worked at Boeing

Stewards Step Up toProtect Member’s Rights

Stewards Jared Moschkau (l) and Bob Belles (r) ensured member Todd Smalldid not get unnecessary medical restrictions, which could eventually put himin jeopardy of layoff.

for fifty years before retiring in 2002, said “It was sucha wonderful experience to go to the University andshare my experiences. It meant a lot to me and I lookforward to coming back again in the future.”

At the end of the evening, Dr. Nacy thanked Ruth,Josie, Katie and Colonel Roberts for coming to theevent and invited them to come back again. Dale Clark,another student, who gave each of the ladies flowers tothank them, commented, “These ladies are a nationaltreasure who forged the trail for other women andminorities to enter the trades.”

“I’m so thankful to the ladies for coming. It’s one thingto read about experiences liketheirs but it’s so much moretangible when you can hearabout it from a person wholived it.” Rosanne said.

Fellow student ChristineFoster agreed “It was amaz-ing to actually see the historyin real people and real memo-ries and to be able to applythat to what I have learned inclass.”

Diana was left “wonder-ing if our generation will bethat strong and humble in re-lation to our own experiences.I hope so.”

PSD Shows Adpatability

L to R: Business Rep Jimmy Darrah talks with737 PSD employees Scott Salo, Eric Anderson andPete Maloney about their move to Renton.

751 member Pat Bouchor shows Todd Small one of theprograms on a machine in the 17-45 building .

L to R: Josie Dunn, Katie Burks and Ruth Rendertell UW students about their experiences duringWorld War II.

Students and the instructor chat with the Rosies after the event. L to R:Diana Feeley, Josie Dunn, Tiffany Dickman, Ruth Render and Dr.Michelle Nacy.