June 2003 751 AERO MECHANIC Page

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Inside IndexPresident's Message ...... 2Politics ............................... 3Bowling Tournament .... 4Election Notice .............. 5

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Joint Programs ............... 6Community Service ....... 7Retirement ...................... 9Want Ads ........................ 10

Up to the TaskStanding Upfor Jobs Union working hard to

resolve remaining issuesin 7E7 criteria

Rally brings massestogether for acommon cause

Demonstrating that we can still compete againstother Boeing locations and the world, our members onSeattle Field recently began work on the first 737aircraft to be equipped with next generation airbornesurveillance capability.

The initial order for this new airborne surveillanceand command and control plane (AEW&C) came fromAustralia and has been dubbed “Project Wedgetail”(named after the Australian Wedgetail Eagle). At thestart, the project employs 43 hourly employees (nearly

“We Can Do It!” was the official Machinists’Union response after Boeing unveiled criteria todetermine where to build the 7E7. Union efforts toland the plane stretched from Washington State tothe nation’s capital, as we worked hand-in-hand withlocal, state and federal officials on this most impor-tant project.

The goal is simple:Ensure when Boeing

announces the 7E7site later this year,the answer theygive is Wash-ington State. Tobe successful,we will need ev-ery Boeing

worker (union andnon-union alike), as well

as other citizens to become vocal about the need tokeep Boeing in Washington state. These jobs are noteasily replaced, which is why other states are offer-ing multi-million dollar incentive packages in anattempt to lure Boeing to their region.

Since one of Boeing’s 7E7 criteria included pub-lic/community support, the Union has launched anall out communication plan that will involve not onlyour members, but the general public as well to prove“We Can Do It!” The plan has to start with ourmembers - stepping forward, attending rallies, wear-ing stickers and buttons, talking to friends and neigh-

Puget SoundWins Wedgetail

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L to R: Evan Smith and Dale Halverson showMark Blondin and Paul Knebel surveillancemodifications for project wedgetail, which willcreate 60 hourly jobs.

Boeing Lands Tanker Deal

Outreach Campaign to Get 7E7

bors, putting up yard signs, making phone calls andwriting letters. We can land the 7E7 and buildWashington, but it will take a concerted effort by all.Print out the inserts available on our web page thatstate “Boeing Supported Dollars” and include them

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Photo above: SenatorPatty Murray joinshundreds of workerson the 767 line tocelebrate the tankerdeal.

Photo left: District751 President MarkBlondin talks withmembers after theannouncement.

Good news came to workers on the767 line on Friday, May 23, as the De-fense Department reported the long-awaited 767 tanker deal. With the 767line as a backdrop, hundreds of Boeing

e m p l o y e e sjoined electedo f f i c i a l s ,Company ex-ecutives andUnion leadersfor the an-nouncementthat will en-sure produc-tion continueson the 767 foryears to come.

The $16billion deal

for the initial 100 planes will potentiallysave thousands of jobs and breathed newlife into the 767 line, which was down toa 28 plane backlog.

Yet the order would never have be-come a reality without the diligence,determination and hard work of the en-tire Washington Congressional Delega-tion and the leadership of Congressman

Norm Dicks.District 751

President MarkBlondin ap-plauded the or-der and de-clared, “Thisorder demon-strates Wash-ington State iswilling to takethe necessaryaction to getthe job doneand is commit-ted to preserv-ing jobs forthis region.The an-nouncementshows when we work together – ‘WeCan Do It!’ ”

“Despite the many obstacles we facedin putting together this unique militaryleasing contract, our entire WashingtonCongressional Delegation, includingSenators Patty Murray and MariaCantwell, pulled together and worked

People crowded the Everett Hall parking lot onFriday afternoon to “Stand Up for Jobs” anddemonstrate “We Can Do It!” See page 12.

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Tanker Deal DetailsInitial order for 100767 tankers valuedat $16 billion

Potential foradditional orders ofup to 500 planes

Production of firsttanker to begin in2004 in Everett

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Connie Kelliher, EditorMember of The Newspaper Guild,

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Craig McClureLarry BrownPaul Knebel

Tommy WilsonRay BaumgardnerTom WroblewskiErnest McCarthyJackie Boschok

Emerson HamiltonStan JohnsonJerry Shreve

Larry MongerSusan Palmer

Zack ZaratkiewiczCarl Ritcheson

Union Business Representatives

Kim LeufroySergeant-at-Arms

Bruce SpaldingSecretary-Treasurer

Gloria MillsapsVice President

Mark BlondinPresident, Directing

Business Representative

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Tanker Deal Demonstrates “We Can Do It” With United Effort

The 767 Tanker an-nouncement was welcomenews to our workforce thathas endured the steepest de-cline in the history of aero-space. Although a Congres-sional review of the lease isnext, we are assured that the lease willhappen and that we will build, at a mini-mum, 100 new 767 Tankers for the AirForce. This number will most certainlygrow to several hundred before this pro-gram ever shuts down. The members Imet that Friday night in the Everett plantwere overjoyed at the best news we’vehad in quite some time.

Our Congressional delegation, led byCongressman Norm Dicks, SenatorMaria Cantwell, and Senator Patty

Murray really persevered andsaw this through to comple-tion. They have and deserveour utmost gratitude. Onemember I met said, “It’s al-most like the days ofMagnuson and Jackson.” Iagree.

This statement of respectshould make our Delegation

proud, and they sure made me proud tohave them represent our interests. Eigh-teen months ago, it was a long shot. Overthe duration of those eighteen monthswe faced may obstacles in Congress, butour elected officials really fought for usand really delivered.

Our priority now is to land the 7E7.And we will need all our legislative,community, and membership support topull this off. When I lobbied Congress inWashington D. C. last week, every legis-

lator from our State assured me that afterthe tankers, building the 7E7 in the Stateof Washington was their top priority.

Well, they delivered the tanker order,and I have no doubt that they will doeverything possible to help WashingtonState win the 7E7. However, they can’tdo it alone. We ALL MUST do our part.

If you want your job, you must par-ticipate in this process to keep it here inour State. SPEEA members must step upand do their part. Non-represented em-ployees of Boeing must do their part.The 7E7 will benefit all, including thosein the surrounding communities.Whether it is attending the rallies, send-ing a letter to the editor of local newspa-pers, talking to neighbors, posting 7E7yard signs or window signs, or talking tolocal businesses who will benefit, weMUST get the word out and we musthave community support.

Sure, the ultimate decision will be upto Boeing, but we already have the deep-est pool of skilled aerospace workersright here in the State of Washington.We already meet much of the criteria,but there is work to do in areas that canmake this state a better place to do busi-ness and create jobs. We must get ourcommunities to commit to helping inthese areas to assure our participation inthe 7E7. Many local leaders are support-ive already. Our Governor, our Con-gressional Delegation, our state Legisla-ture, County Executives, and others arecommitted and helping. But in order tobe successful, our communities must beon board. We need your help. Partici-pate in the process. See your Steward fordetails.

751-A to Vote Bylaws ChangeThe Local 751-A Bylaws Committee

has proposed a number of changes to theLocal 751-A Bylaws. The proposedchanges were read for the first time at theMay Local 751-A meetings.

The second reading of the proposedchanges will take place at the June 5th 6p.m. Local A meeting. Immediately af-ter the second reading on June 5th, mem-bers in attendance will vote on the pro-posed changes. A majority affirmativevote of those present at the meeting isneeded for adoption.

Effective June 6, 2003, an 18 centcost-of-living adjustment (COLA) willbe added to the hourly wagerate for IAM members atBoeing, which brings thetotal hourly COLA gainunder the current con-tract to 29 cents.

The new 18 cents was generated un-der the federal government’s ConsumerPrice Index for the quarter February,March and April 2003.

The proposed changes were made toconform with changes to the IAM Con-stitution, as well as to clarify other sec-tions. Changes include updating the of-ficers’ titles to be consistent with theIAM Constitution, clarifying and sim-plifying language, allowing electronicattendance, removing outdated rules, up-dating election rules/notification to com-ply with changes in IAM Constitution,and adding an option for a Fredericksonvoting location.

Cola Generates 18¢Effective June 6

hard to win this order, added Blondin. “Iwant to extend a personal thanks to Con-gressman Norm Dicks for his hard workand continual efforts that resulted in thisannouncement.”

The first tanker will be built in Everettnext year with pro-duction increasing to20 a year through2010. The planeswill be converted formilitary use byBoeing workers inWichita. The initialorder for 100 planeshas the potential togrow to 200 or even500 planes in thecoming years.

The mood in thefactory wascelebratory andworkers were ex-cited they would ac-tually get to build theplanes they hadheard about fornearly 18 months.And not just theworkers were excited. The politiciansthat have worked tirelessly to secure theorder were animated in their response.

Representative Rick Larsen hailed theorder as, “better than winning ‘Ameri-can Idol.’”

Representative Norm Dicks noted ifmore replacements are ordered the dealultimately could be worth $100 billion.Dicks added, “And that would be thebiggest thing that’s happened to this statesince Grand Coulee Dam!”

The 100 new Boeing tankers will al-low the Air Force to retire KC-135Etankers, which were built on the 707airframe and are, on average, 43 yearsold. Many times the pilots of the KC-135’s are much younger than the planesthey fly. The new tankers require less

maintenance, will carry 20 percent morefuel than the current fleet and can them-selves be refueled in flight. In addition,the new planes are more fuel efficient,which would allow them to stay in the airlonger and use more of their fuel toreplenish combat aircraft. The tankersare also flexible enough to refuel bothAir Force and Navy jets, which use dif-ferent refueling systems.

Because the miliary had never beforeleased such a sizeable fleet of aircraft, the

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Washington Delegation Delivers Tanker Deal

751 delegates met with Congressman Norm Dicks days before the tanker dealwas announced. L to R: Tom Lux, Stosh Tomala, Mark Blondin,Congressman Norm Dicks, Bruce Spalding, Rick Humiston, Dave Brueher.

deal met resistance from congressionaland administrative officials; however, theWashington delegation along with Boeingperservered and secured the order.

Senator Patty Murray declared, “Eigh-teen months ago, the U.S. Senate begana journey to help improve our military

readiness by re-placing an outdatedAir Force assetwith new Boeing767 tankers. To-day, we havereached a great out-come. The 100 newairplanes will be ashot in the arm toWashington state’seconomy and to thethousands ofBoeing workerswho will build theplanes thatstrengthen our AirForce.”

Senator MariaCantwell stated,“This is the daywe’ve been work-ing for. It’s a big

victory for our state’s economy and willdeliver a sustained boost for Boeing’sproduction lines and its workers at a timewhen they need it most.”

Members shared in the excitement ofthe announcement and look forward todelivering the military planes that willenable our armed forces to better protectthe nation.

Given the current state of commercialair President Blondin noted, “This is thebest news we’ve had in a couple years.”

By Mark Blondin,District President

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With help from our members, statelegislators have taken action on the issuesBoeing initially identified as needing work.These included education, transportation,shoreline growth, use tax, and I-codes (per-mitting process). However, as the AeroMechanic went to print, the Union contin-ued efforts on the remaining items thatmust be resolved to get the new plane.

Here is a brief summary of the remain-ing issues:Unemployment Reform

Just what is the goal of unemploymentreform? To make sure all employers payfairly into the system and cover the em-ployees they layoff. The present systemcharges businesses unfairly – traditionallyBoeing is among those that have had to

Send support letter to EverettPlanning Department on theMukilteo Rail-Port.Wear “We Can Do It” stickersHelp construct (June 11) anddistribute (June 14) yard signsUse Boeing Dollar inserts withall purchases/billsDisplay “We Can Do It!” windowclings - available June 16Visit www.iam751.org/7e7 foraction alertsSpread the word “We Can Do It!”and convince friends andneighbors to support our efforts

every time you pay a bill, buy groceriesor gasoline, or eat at a restaurant. You’llbe amazed at how quickly the messagespreads (see box below for more details).

Union Stewards will be reaching outto area businesses, who are willing to putup a sign to “Land the 7E7 in Washing-ton.” Business Reps and staff are hold-ing shop floor meetings to educate themembers on these very important issues.We need members to attend the June17th hearing on the Everett Port to en-sure the Mukilteo Rail-Port plan is ap-proved. And the list goes on.

Look for and display “We Can Do It”visibility items such as stickers, buttons,yard signs, posters, and window clings.Every member must become a spokes-person for the effort to convince all citi-zens “We Can Do It!” Get everyonetalking about the importance of keeping

How To Help

Union Steps Up Effortson Boeing Issues

subsidize other industries.The Union has been aggressively work-

ing with the task force appointed for unem-ployment insurance (UI) reform to ensureBoeing and other companies pay a fair andequitable portion of the taxes. Yet theUnion has a second goal in participating inthe UI negotiations – to ensure the benefitsour laid-off members collect are protected.

Progress is being made on the issue andnegotiations continue.Mukilteo Rail-Port

Another key element in bringing the7E7 to Everett is the Mukilteo Rail-Port.This Union has spent months workinghard to develop a plan for a rail-port inMukilteo that addresses the needs of labor,business, citizens and environmental

groups. Wesuccessfullyrevised theShore l ineGrowth Actto allow thisport, but stillhave a fewfinal hurdlesthat needmembershipaction.

T h eE v e r e t tP l a n n i n gDepartmentwill hold a fi-nal publichearing June17th before

POLITICAL ACTION

making their final decision. Prior to thathearing, we need members (especially thoseliving in the Everett/Mukilteo area) to writeletters requesting support of the port’s planfor a new pier to allow cargo to the Boeingplant. Letters should stress that the eco-nomic vitality of the region and good fam-ily-wage jobs will de-pend on it. Personal-ize it with how yourjob could be im-pacted. It is also im-portant to note thatpublic access to theshoreline can still beaccommodated underthe port’s proposal.

Letters should beaddressed to: PaulRoberts, Director,City of Everett Plan-ning Department,2930 Wetmore, 8thFloor, Everett, WA98201-4044.

District 751 has worked aggressively with business, labor andboth parties to revise the Unemployment Insurance System intoa more fair and equitable tax structure while preserving benefitsfor our laid-off members.

The Five Corners Alliance brings together legislators from the four caucuses,as well as representatives from our Union and Boeing, specifically to resolveBoeing’s issues during the special legislative session.

these jobs. Call into talk shows, writeletters to the editor, and do your part tosteer conversations in a positive direc-tion.

Keep in mind there are so many ad-vantages to building the 7E7 here andmuch of Boeing’s criteria has alreadybeen met, such as:

• The highest-skilled aerospace work-ers in the world.

• Capacity in current facilities.• Existing airports next to production

facilities.• Deep water ports in Puget Sound, as

well as the proposed rail-port facility inMukilteo.

• We have also made significant progresson transportation, which is one of Boeing’stop concerns and has been for quite sometime. In fact, Boeing first approached thestate about transportation problems in 1990.State legislators stepped up and passed a 5cent gas tax, which will cost the averagedriver about $30 a year. Before you jumpon Tim Eyman’s anti-tax bandwagon andsign an initiative to overturn the increase,

you must decide if your job is worth morethan $30 a year.

With all these things working for us,our task becomes how to fix the remainingissues, such as unemployment insurancereform and other regulatory issues beforethe 7E7 site proposal is submitted on June20. This Union is aggressively workingwith a number of groups focused on thesegoals. The Five Corners Alliance bringstogether leaders from the four state cau-cuses, along with the Governor, to specifi-cally address Boeing issues. In addition,751 has a seat on the Unemployment In-surance negotiating committee to ensureBoeing (and businesses) pay a fair tax rate,but also to ensure our laid-off members’benefits are protected.

The Union is working closely withthe entire Washington CongressionalDelegation to show strong support forBoeing. The Regional Partnership hasstepped up efforts with the local mediaand general public to win support for the7E7. Our Union is also participating inthe Governor’s Economic Development

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BOEING SUPPORTEDDOLLARS

KEEP JOBS IN WA

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Spread the WordHelp us educate the public aboutwhat Boeing means to this region.Hand this insert out anywhere andeverywhere you spend cash,credit/debit cards or checks. For afull page of inserts, visitwww.iam751.org/7e7

751 membersmeet withCongressmanGeorgeNethercutt(center) to gethis support onBoeing issues.L to R:Jerry Shreve,Kent Sprague,Nethercutt, RoyWilkinson,Mark Little.

L to R: Representative TomCampbell talks with 751 membersKent Sprague and Ted Ogston onways to keep jobs in Washington.

751 members Mark Little (l) and Ronnie Behnke (r) getan update on our issues from Representative EricPettigrew, who sits on the Five Corners Alliance.

Members can also attend the publichearing on the pier issue, which will beheld June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wall StreetBuilding in Everett (2930 Wetmore, 8thFloor; phone 425-257-8731).

Check the web site regularly for actionalerts (www.iam751.org).

Council and assisting with their commu-nication plan.

So do your part, get involved, talkabout the issues, convince others of theimportance these jobs have to this regionand together “We Can Do It!”

“We Can Do It!” MUST Involve Every Member

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• A3250 Stewards & Officers• Auburn HSI Site Committee• Ray Baumgardner• Auburn HSI Site Committee• Pam & Larry Black• Mark Blondin• Jackie Boschok & Sue Palmer• Kim Brain, DDS• Cascade Window Cleaning

• Coty Racing• DC/Kent Site Committee• Bryan DuPaul• HSI Administrators & Program Managers• Local A• Local C• Local E• Local F

Duane Roope heaves the ball down thelane.

Business Rep ZackZaratkiewicz approaches thelane with concentration.

Jimmy Darrah linesup a shot.

Jimmy Pippin attempts atough split.

• Kevin & Danay Mims• QTTP Auburn• QTTP Fort Dent• Rinehart & Robblee, Attorneys at law• Larry Brown & Zack Zaratkiewicz• Jim Roberts & Family• Zon Anderson, Dave Muellenbach, Sally Cunningham and Dave Cantrell• Dr. Denise Wells, Orthopedic

Sponsoring the LanesSpecial thanks to the following individuals, groups and businesses that purchased lane sponsorships to raisemoney for Guide Dogs of America.

Business Rep Larry Monger shows his bowling style.

Matt Hardy leans into his throw to get a strike.

Above: DaveBrueher deliversa spare.

Left: Kelly Cotytakes aim.

The Winning Throws

The first place team consisted of L to R: Don Boggs, JuanMendiola, Denny Pelto and Bobby Bran.

The second place team also had the men’s high game and highseries winner Scott Campbell (far left). Also on the second placeteam L to R: Mark Little, Randy Campbell and John Mayor.

The 3rdplace teamconsisted ofL to R:BobbyPringle, JeffStarkey,Lloyd Ulrich(and MarkJohnson, notpictured).

There was money to spare at the sixthannual Local F bowling tournament heldApril 26th. The event raised $1,750 forGuide Dogs of America and $1,750 for theMachinists Non-Partisan Political League(MNPL).

There was fun to spare and prizes forevery participant, as well as a hamburgerlunch to fortify bowlers for their final games.The top three teams received cash prizes

and racked up close scores (see winnersbelow right). Scott Campbell captured bothmen’s high series and high game whileSharon Nielsen took the titles for thewomen.

Special thanks to the following who putin many hours toensure it was asuccess: ZonAnderson, Ronnie

Behnke, Jackie Boschok, HowardChurchill, Sally Cunningham, BryanDuPaul, Nathaniel Gary, Victor Hébert,Jon Holden, Cheryl Hughes, Kim Leufroy,Helen Lowe, Garth Luark, Tom Lux, DonMorris, Duane Roope, and Tracy Smith.

Special thanks to all who donatedprizes for the participants in the annualevent.

Howard Churchill attempts to pickup a split.

Dave Muellenbachstrikes a pose.

Lori Anderson droveacross the state to takepart in Zon Anderson’steam (her mom).

Below: TracySmithconcentrates onhis next shot.

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Nominations / Elections for Local Lodge Officers

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

751-E Sept. 3 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 1 Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.5:30 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

3 Local Audit Committee.

751-F Sept. 10 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 8 Auburn: 201 A St. SW6 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 5 a.m. to Everett: 8729 Airport Road

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

86 Sept. 11 4226 E. Mission 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 9 4226 E. Mission7 p.m. Spokane, WA Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, Noon to 7 p.m. Spokane, WA

1123 Sept. 4 Aluminum Trades Coun. 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 2 Aluminum Trades Council8 p.m. 180 Rock Island Rd. Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 8 p.m. to 180 Rock Island Rd.

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

Nominations shall be made for thefollowing Local Lodge officersfor a three-year termas described in thetable below, in eachfirst Local Lodgemeeting in September(see chart for specificinformation). Elec-tions for each LocalLodge will be held in October as de-scribed in the table below.NOMINATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be a member of therespective Local at the time of nomina-tion, in good standing, and free fromdelinquencies of any nature to the LocalLodge, District Lodge or Grand Lodge.Candidates must have been a member ofthe Local Lodge or of a Local Lodgeaffiliated with District 751 for one yearat the time of nomination; and shall beworking at the trade for six months priorto the nomination. Candidates in Local751-F are also encouraged to have at-tended at least 50% of the meetings ofhis/her Local Lodge during the 12-monthperiod ending the day of nominations.Candidates in Locals 751-E, 1123, and86 shall have attended at least 50% of themeetings of his/her Local Lodge duringthe 12-month period ending the day ofnominations.

NOMINEES MUST SIGN ANACCEPTANCE:

All nominees must sign an ac-ceptance card for the position

nominated and return it tothe Recording Secretary ofthe Local before the close ofthat meeting. Members notpresent at the nominationmeeting may have theirname placed in nomination

only if the member nominating them sub-mits to the Recording Secretary, at thenomination meeting, a letter from the can-didate signifying their acceptance of thenomination to the office to which theyhave been nominated. The letter must setforth the candidate’s name, properlyspelled, and their card number, with theirown handwritten signature and the officefor which they will accept the nomination.ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE:

All Local 751-E, 751-F, 86 and 1123members in good standing, memberswhose dues are paid through the monthof August 2003, and retired Union mem-bers, are eligible to vote in their respec-tive Local Lodge election.ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

Absentee ballots shall be issued in ac-cordance with the IAM Constitution. Toqualify for an absentee ballot, one of thefollowing conditions must be met. A mem-

ber must:1) Reside more than 25 miles from the

designated balloting place.2) Be confined with a verified illness.3) Be on vacation.4) Be on IAM business approved by the

Local, District or Grand Lodge.5) Be on approved employer travel

assignment outside the area.6) Be on Reserve Military Leave or

qualifying U.S. Family Leave Laws.Any member entitled to receive an ab-

sentee ballot (per one of the above reasons)shall make a written request, stating thereason. Such request must be mailed sin-gly or personally delivered by the memberrequesting the absentee ballot not laterthan 30 days before the election. ForLocals 751-E and F, direct absentee ballotrequests to: District Secretary-Treasurer,9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108 orpersonally delivered to one of the follow-ing offices: Auburn - 201 A Street SW;Everett - 8729 Airport Road; Renton - 233Burnett N; or Seattle - 9125 15th Pl. S.Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NOTE:Auburn, Everett & Renton halls are closedfor lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

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

Reminder:Local C Election

June 125 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voting Locations:Auburn - 201 A St. SW

Everett - 8729 Airport Rd.Renton - 233 Burnett N.Seattle - 9135 15th Pl. S.

lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.If you have questions regarding absen-

tee ballots, nominations or the election,please call Secretary-Treasurer BruceSpalding on 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3310.

Vote on the following officers:

President, Vice President,Recording Secretary,Secretary-Treasurer,Conductor-Sentinel,

3 Trustees,3 Local Audit Comm.

What is the Filipino celebrationPagdiriwang?

The Filipino people won their indepen-dence from Spain in 1899 - an amazingtask considering the odds against them.That same spirit of Filipino independencecan still be felt during Pagdiriwang, whichis the Filipino word for celebration. It iscelebrated throughout the world in June toremember the forming of the Filipino Dec-laration of Independence on June 12, 1898.In Seattle, Pagdiriwang will be celebratedJune 7-8 at the Seattle Center House, FisherPavilion. The events will feature traditionsof Filipino arts and culture throughpageanty, ritual, music and dance perfor-mance, children’s activities and workshops.

“It is better to die fighting as a freepeople than to live as slaves” was thetheme of the Filipino Revolution. The19th century saw the rapid increase ofthe colonial and feudal system of exploi-tation of the Filipinos. The British vic-tory in the Seven Year War, the Napole-onic wars and French occupation ofSpain, the expansion of the United Statesand the rise of national independencemovements in Latin America, along withinternal struggles in Spain led to thefurther exploiting of the Filipino peopleby colonial Spain.

Because of this exploitation, a na-

Pagdiriwang - Celebration to be FreeBy Rocky CaldwellHuman Rights Committee

tional movement began and as oppres-sion stepped up the spirit of resistanceamong the Filipino peasants increasedand culminated in what is known as theFilipino Revolution of 1896. The Revo-lution had been in its second year beforethe United States saw opportunity to usethe Filipino revolution in it’s favor whileAmerica fought the Spanish-AmericanWar. Systematically, and with great lossof life, the Filipino people defeated theSpanish island-by-island and acre-by-acre. They were taking back their livesand their land and becoming a freepeople.

One can argue that the valiant Fili-pino struggle for independence against

Spain helped minimize the loss of Ameri-can lives during the Spanish-AmericanWar. Spain had to commit most of itstroops to the Philippines, which made iteasier for the Americans fighting Span-ish forces in Cuba. Sadly, the Americangovernment would turn it’s back on thepromises made to the Filipino peopleonce the war ended. An incident whereUS troops shot and killed a Filipinosoldier on the bridge at San Juan resultedin a conflict called The Filipino-Ameri-can War in 1899. It would last until 1902when the Americans finally suppressedall resistance.Thousands of Filipino liveswere lost in what many historians calledthe first Vietnam War.

What IsJuneteenth?

Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, isconsidered the date when the last slavesin America were freed (even though itwas almost two and a half years afterPresident Abraham Lincoln signedthe Emancipation Proclamation). Onthat date, General Gordon Granger ofthe Union Army led his troops into thecity of Galveston, Texas and offi-cially proclaimed freedom for slavesin that state.

The celebrations that followed thereading of the proclamation by Gen-eral Granger began a tradition that haslasted over one hundred and thirtyyears. Today, Juneteenth celebrationsare hosted in cities across Americaand beyond. The celebrations com-memorate African American freedomand emphasize education and achieve-ment. It is a day, a week, and in someareas, a month marked with celebra-tions, guest speakers, picnics and fam-ily gatherings. Across America, peopleof all races, nationalities and religionsjoin hands to acknowledge a period inour history that shaped and continuesto influence our society today. Sensi-tized to the conditions and experi-ences of others, only then can wemake significant and lasting improve-ments in our society.

In Seattle,Pagdiriwangwill becelebratedJune 7-8 atthe SeattleCenterHouse,FisherPavilion andwill featureFilipino artsand culturethroughmusic, danceandperformances.

By 751 Human Rights Committee

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Thanks to quick think-ing and swift action byLee Gotti, 751-memberRomeo Bryant can enjoyhis retirement. Lee hasbeen a long-time memberof the Renton Site SafetyCommittee and has takennumerous safety trainingclasses. While at Romeo’sretirement luncheon, Leenoticed Romeo began tochoke. When Lee realizedRomeo couldn’t breath,his safety backgroundtook over. Lee immedi-ately performed theHeimlich manuever,

Born out of the 1989 Collective Bargain-ing Agreement, the IAM/Boeing Health andSafety Institute (HSI) has a proud history ofproviding training to IAM members andtheir managers. While much of the trainingand services delivered has been in effect foryears, many fail to realize the unique natureand history of this program.

In 1989, HSI’s Mutual Objective stated,“It is the objective of both parties to thisAgreement to maintain high standards ofoccupational health and safety in the plantsof the Company and to provide a positiveclimate for addressing all health and safetyissues. The Company, in cooperation withthe Union, will provide programs and sys-

tems which seek to prevent and eliminate, asfar as possible, industrial injuries and ill-nesses.”

From that first mutual agreement, HSIhas been a proponent of peer training –seeing it as a way of not only adding credibil-ity to the training but a method to tap into theexpert knowledge of the employees doingthe work to teach others the safety aspects ofthe job. By pulling an employee off the floorfor a short time, the shop, in return, is re-warded with a “shop expert” that is alwaysavailable.

HSI first developed the Lockout, Tag,Tryout course, with input from subject mat-ter experts and had trained peer instructors

deliver the informationto Puget Sound andWichita Facilities em-ployees. Building on thesuccess of employee in-volvement, HSI againused subject matter ex-perts to develop a Haz-ard CommunicationTraining class in answerto a WISHA citation.Peer instructors taughtthe course to co-work-ers.

Since that time in theearly 1990’s, HSI hasincreased its portfolio of training courses,starting with classes primarily purchasedfrom and delivered by outside sources (i.e.National Safety Council’s “Principles of Oc-cupational Safety and Health”). Next, HSIbegan purchasing courses with train-the-trainer packages to steer toward the goal ofpeer training. Examples of this type oftraining include Move Smart and IncidentInvestigation. While classes of this type arestill offered, training conceived, developedand delivered under the auspices of the Healthand Safety Institute are now available –making them more Boeing specific and de-tailed in nature. Safety Monitor Training andJob Safety Analysis (JSA) writing are twoexamples of HSI developed courses.

A huge success for HSI, SHEA, the Com-pany, and most importantly, the employeeson the floor, was the Partnering for SafetyProgram within the former Wings organiza-tions. HSI provided approximately 120 hoursof safety training (of all three styles) to the

Safety Coordinators, a newly created posi-tion. Safety Coordinators, who were Unionmembers chosen from the shop floor, as-sisted in the implementation of theirOrganization’s Safety Program with the in-tent of improving their safety record. In thefirst two years of implementation, there wasa 22 percent decrease in injuries.

HSI also proved that tools developed foruse in one program can easily be adapted andused for other programs. In conjunction withPartnering for Safety, HSI created an HSISafety Activity manual, as well as a referenceguide, which are now used in Safety MonitorTraining. This manual provided both laborand management with tools and resources tohelp individuals and crews focus on safetyconcerns. Also coming from this program areHazard Identification and Shop Inspections.

Because HSI is, by definition, a partneringorganization, most of the training offered istaught by a collection of not only peer instruc-tors, but by people from a variety of back-

SAFETY TIP: Cell phones should not beused AND should be turned off when pump-ing gas at a service station or around othermaterials that generate flammable or explo-sive fumes or dust (i.e. solvents, chemicals,propane grills, etc.). Below are three recentincidents where cell phones caused a fire at agas pump.

• A phone on a car’s trunk lid rang duringfueling. The ensuing fire destroyed the carand the gas pump.

• An individual suffered severe burns totheir face when fumes ignited as they an-

swered a call while refueling their car.• An individual suffered burns to the thigh

and groin as fumes ignited when the phone,which was in their pocket, rang while theywere fueling their car.

Static electricity is another hazard thatcan start fires during refueling. A recentstudy of 150 static electricity fires at gaspumps showed:

• Most fires occurred after the person gotback in their vehicle while still pumping gas.When they finished pumping and touchedthe nozzle, the fire started as a result of static

electricity.• Most had on rubber-soled shoes.• 17 fires occurred before, during or im-

mediately after the gas cap was removed andbefore fueling began.

To sum it up, rules for safe refueling:1) Turn off engine.2) Don’t smoke.3) Don’t use your cell phone when pump-

ing gas. Leave it inside the vehicle and turnit off.

4) NEVER get back into your vehicle

HSI Provides Training fora Safer Workplace

Unsafe to Use Cell Phones at Gas Station

which dislodged thefood and saved his lifeso he could enjoy hisretirement.

District 751 Presi-dent Mark Blondin,along with 751 SafetyCoordinator LarryBrown and BusinessRepresentative ZackZaratkiewicz recentlypresented Lee with aplaque praising his ac-tions that saved the lifeof a co-worker, as wellas recognizing his tire-less efforts to promotesafety on and off the job.

Gotti Recognized for Saving Co-Worker’s LifeContinued on page 8

HSI Program Manager Dave Brueher serves as a peer trainer indemonstrates some of the techniques taught in the popular Moon various muscles.

HSI Program Managers Minde Sunde (standing l) and Connie Johnson (standingr) recently conducted Safety Monitor Training for Seattle Field employees.

Nearly every day our members work-ing in Facilities must replace or repair amotor somewhere in the Boeing Com-pany. While these individuals are wellversed in fixing the motors, they hadreceived little training to ensure the mostenergy efficient motor is being used -until now.

Thanks to a collaborative effort betweenthe IAM/Boeing Quality Through TrainingProgram (QTTP) and the joint SPEEA/Boeing Ed Wells Initiative, several hourlyfacilities employees and engineers took atwo-day class last month dealing specifi-cally with motor systems management. Thistraining will help employees make informeddecisions that will save Boeing energy andmoney for years to come.

Why a class on motors? Electric rateshave skyrocketed since 2000 causing arenewed emphasis on energy and conser-vation. Facts show:

• Electric motor systems account for 23percent of electricity consumed in the U.S.with 70 percent of this in manufacturing.

• Motor energy costs can exceed $1million annually in large industrial plants.

• The average motor consumes 50-60times its purchase price in electricity over a10-year period. Since many motors operate20-30 years for 40-80 hours per week,increased efficiency can yield huge sav-ings.

• Proper motor management can reduce

Motor of Eff

The Union honored Lee Gotti (second from right) for his life-saving effortsthat stopped a co-worker from choking at his own retirement party. Gottihas been a long-time advocate of safety through his efforts on the RentonSite Safety Committee.

IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS

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grounds. One might find among shop person-nel; a manager, a Safety Health and Environ-ment Affairs (SHEA) professional, a SiteCommittee member or a staff Program Man-ager involved with the delivery of any givencourse.

Training courses now available throughHSI include:

• Fire Extinguisher Familiarization• Hazard Identification• New Employee Orientation• Incident Investigation• Shop Inspections and Safety Tours• Job Safety Analysis• Safety Monitor Training• Solving At Risk BehaviorA synopsis is available for all of the classes.

Training can be arranged through your man-agement and your Site’s HSI Program Man-agers: South: Ron Nielsen and Mike Ricketts;North: Dave Brueher and Mac McNamee;Central: Connie Johnson, Minde Sunde andFrank Brockway

Make a difference in your community by becoming a member of the EmployeesCommunity Fund (ECF) Board of Trustees. May 14 through June 16,members of the Fund can apply to be one of eight candidates whowill vie for four positions on the board in an election this fall.A two-year commitment is required, with first-year Trusteesspending up to 25 percent and second-year Trustees spendingup to 50 percent of their time on Fund business. Trusteesmanage day-to-day operations of the Fund, participate onboards of local United Ways and make funding decisions.Some off-hour work is required. If you have the time, energy andcommitment to be a Trustee, call 206-655-6987 for an application.

Renton employees enjoyed a street fair that also featured a motorcycle show,karaoke and games.

At an Auburn ECF event, Business Rep TomWroblewski (foreground) attempts to dunk fellowBusiness Rep Tommy Wilson (seated right on tank).

ECF events in Everett included a pie eating contest thatgathered quite an audience to see their co-workers racethrough the food with no hands.

Though the results of the annualEmployees Community Fund (ECF)campaign are not yet available, orga-nizers believe Boeing employees dis-played an incredible amount of gener-osity and responded well to the hardwork of ECF boosters.

During the two-week campaign,boosters talked with co-workers aboutECF and answered questions about howemployees can help their communi-ties. All gifts to ECF go to support localcommunity nonprofits that help peoplein need. A special thanks to boostersand employees for their personal sup-port and commitment to making theircommunities stronger. By putting to-gether creative events, more peoplewere involved and everyone had a greattime. There were street fairs, motor-cycle and car shows, dunk tanks, golfgames, baseball throws, eating con-tests, parades, karoake and variousother entertaining programs.

While the actual drive is over, it’snever too late to give to ECF. Employ-ees can begin their contributions at anytime. For more information about theFund and for campaign results in June,visit the Community & Education Re-lations web site at http://c o m m u n i t y . w e b . b o e i n g . c o m /nwregion/

Thanks again for all who gave andtook part in the fun, creative eventsthroughout the drive.

ECF Drive Brings Out Generosity

Be a Trustee for the Employees Community Fund

n several courses. Above: Daveove Smart curriculum to lessen the strain

ficiency

motor energy costs up to 18 percent.Before the class, many in Boeing had no

common tool for electric motor manage-ment and failed motors were often repairedrather than replaced because of tight pro-duction deadlines instead of consideringwhether it would be better in the long termto replace the motor with a more efficientdesign. With the additional training and acomputer program developed by the U.S.Department of Energy that helps analyzeeach situation, employees now can make aninformed motor repair/replace decision thatwill benefit Boeing for years to come andensure we get the most out of every motor.

Volunteers on a ‘Mission’ to ServeAt least one weekend a month, 751

members and their families visit both theTacoma Rescue Mission and the Everett

Gospel Mission. There, volunteers pre-pare meals, serve food and provide com-pany to those less fortunate.

751 volunteers help-ing out at area missionsin May included: BruceBackus, Ron Bresher,Todd Campbell,Francis Cheever, Tho-mas Flowers, GusGustaveson, LarryHasting, Vickie Hast-ing and daughterAmanda Mark, JonHolden, Gerry Miller,Kerry Millick, LarryMurphy, Noel Naranjo,Steven Parsley, JasonRedrup, John Saywersand Don Shove.

751 members alsofound time to hold acanned-food drive atthe Local Lodge meet-

ings. Food collected was taken to North-west Harvest, which had reported de-pleted donations during the summermonths.

Members Bob Griffen, Jon Holden,Vennie Murphy, Joyce Perry and JasonRedrup also helped with the Letter Carri-ers’ Food Drive on Saturday, May 10.

Larry Hasting enjoys volunteering atthe mission every month and bringshis family.

Engineer Ken O’Donnell (l) and 751member Joe Goss (center) test outputcapacity of motors in a recent class.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteering at the Tacoma Mission has become aregular event for the Hasting family. Above: VickieHasting (center) and daughter Amanda Mark help outin the kitchen.

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Letter to the Editor:

I see by the newspaper (Seattle Times,May 12, 2003), that (non-union) workersin an Airlite plant in Omaha will be dockeda day’s pay so that they can backdrop aspeech by President Bush – on how he’sgoing to put money in their pocket.

I am a proud member of the MachinistsUnion. Whether management requires meto do precision measurement of machinedparts, or whether management requires meto listen to someone’s speech, I and my co-workers expect to be paid the union-nego-tiated and contracted pay rate. If we arerequired to work on a Saturday, manage-

Accepting the Oath

Business Representative Jerry Shreve (l) administers the oath of officeto Local E Trustee Guerdon Ellis at the May meeting.

while filling it with gas. If you absolutelyHAVE to get in your vehicle while the gasis pumping, make sure you get out, closethe door and TOUCH METAL before youpull the nozzle out. This way the staticfrom your body will be discharged beforeyou ever remove the nozzle.

The Petroleum Equipment Institute

1st Annual“Puppy Putt”

Motorcycle run to benefitGuide Dogs of America

Participants will meet and start from two locations:• North End: Indian Motorcycle Burlington, 1851 Bouslog Rd,Burlington, Across from I-5 Auto World

• South End: Hinshaw Honda, 1602 W. Valley HwyS.

Ride will conclude at IAM 751 Seattle Hall, 9125 15th Pl. S.

Pre-registration: $20 donation for rider/driver, $10 per passengerDay of Ride: $25 donation for rider/driver, $10 for passenger.

For more information or to be mailed a brochure, please call206-764-0335 or www.iam751.org/puppyputt

Grand

Prize

DrawingRaffles

Food

Music

EVENT TIMES:8:30 a.m. - Check-in 3 p.m. - Last bike in10:30 a.m. Last bike out 5 p.m. Awards ceremony

Saturday, September 13

ment pays us overtime.I can speak for myself and believe my

co-workers, that should management at-tempt NOT to pay us for time at work, wewould be out the door.

I don’t feel a bit sorry for the non-union,free riding workers having to work off theclock and lose a day’s pay, I mean exceptfor the operation – when they were neu-tered.

Carl Schwartz, Retired member(Note: After the event received much

publicity in newspapers, the workers werepaid for the time.)

Presidential Visit Costs Workers

IS trying to make the public aware ofthis danger. For more info go to http://www.pei.org and click “Stop Static”.

Share this information with others, es-pecially those who have kids in the car withthem while pumping gas. If this were tohappen to them, they may not be able to getthe children out in time.

Safety Tip: Avoid Cell Phone Use at Gas StationsContinued from page 6

&SHOW

SHINE

CAR AND MOTORCYCLE

Fundraiser forGuide Dogs of America

When:Saturday,July 26, 200310 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Machinists DistrictLodge 751Parking Lot

9125 15th Place S.Seattle, WA 98108

RAFFLESGIVEAWAYSMUSICFOOD

Where:

Entry fee $15.00 per vehiclePlease mail entries to:Local A Show & Shine, 9125 15th Place S.,

Seattle, WA 98108 Make checks payable to Guide Dogs of America

Name__________________________________________________Address________________________________________________________________________________________________Car club_______________________________________________Class (listed to right)____________________________________

Entry Form ClassificationsBest General MotorsBest FordBest MoparBest OrphanWomen’s PickMen’s PickBest Vintage CycleBest Cruiser CyclePeople’s Choice

For Questions and Registration InformationContact Stephanie Wilson at 425-235-3777

SHOW

SHINE

First Annual Local Lodge 751-A

Vendor booths are available for $100 to any member business/vendorthat would like to advertise their products at the event.

FeaturingTNT Dyno

and free testvia raffledrawings.

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by Mary Wood,Retired Club Secretary

April 751 Retirement Club Minutes

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

All officers were present. Minutes wereaccepted as printed. No communications.Financial Report was accepted as read.

The Club welcomed Dan Ivanhoe as anew member.

District President: District PresidentMark Blondin applauded the 400+ retireesthat attended the meeting on May 5th tohear George Kourpias, retired IAM Inter-national President and current President ofthe Alliance for Retired Americans. Headded he hoped more retirees will getactive in pursuing much-needed changesin our political system, i.e. Medicare, pre-scription drugs, and Social Security.

Political Director Linda Lanham gavean update on progress in Olympia andnoted it looks promising that a prescriptiondrug bill will pass the legislature this year.While it is not everything we had hopedfor, it is a good start and something to buildon for the future. Call 1-800-562-6000 andtell your state legislators to support HB2914- the prescription drug bill. Urge friendsand family to make the call, as well.

Business Reps’ Report: Business RepZack Zaratkiewicz reported on the openmedical open enrollment period in May,

which also af-fects retirees.He encouragedeveryone tostudy the planscarefully.

Zack also re-ported on vari-ous fundraisersfor Guide Dogsof America, in-

cluding the car and motor-cycle show on Saturday,July 26th from 10 a.m. to5 p.m. at the Seattle UnionHall. Entry is $15 for ve-hicles. The event will fea-ture food, giveaways,raffles and various local vendors. ContactStephanie at 425-235-3777.

Health & Welfare: Ill brothers andsisters this past month included: BarbaraClovis, Robert Goodspeed, AdelineRamsey, Joyce Zima, Charles O’Sullivan,Berle Brooks, Wilfred Jeffrey, GeneMarchefka, Cherie Menke, Marie Ander-son, Larry Stuivenga.

A moment of silence for the followingmembers who have passed away: JosephAvila, James Bell, Verna DeMoney,Lafayette Dreon, Wallis Dudley, John Ellis,Robert Erland, Donald Ferber, RichardFerris, Othel Garrett, Wilbur Hulse, JamesHunter, Howard Kalber, Michael Klein,

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Al Wydick 253-815-9601Vice President Bill Baker 253-845-6366Secretary Mary Wood 206-243-7428Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Alvin Menke 206-772-1482

Merle Bogstie 206-725-3831 Louise Burns 206-242-5878 Cherie Menke 206-772-1482

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

Congratulations to the followingmembers who retired from Boeing:

Retirees

Herbert BenderLoren BensonJohn BurgessRoy CoolJohn HallCarolyn HubbardRonald IsaacsonShirley KlinglerKeith KothChristina LarsenGlen LarsonNadine MahlumJoseph MooreJon MurphyJoan Olson

David OsborneMichael PetroWalter ReisGuendelin RiceMary RoachKenneth ScalfVictor SchloerJudith ShaffettRodney ShumateDale G. SmithVernon SylvesterKen TombargeKenneth WhiteSelma Young

Charles Klennart, Lila Larsen, Hazel Leslie,Charles Longsden, Ruth Lunka, TerryLunch, Otto Marquardt, GeorgeMcLaughlin, Harry Mezek, Robert Miller,John O’Keefe, Morris Olson, Peter Paulson,Ulysses Phillips, Max Pimintal, MarvinReed, Wyatt Richardson, Julius Skalka,

RETIREMENT NEWS

Kourpias Urges Retiree ActionThe Alliance for Retired Americans held their first

regional conference at 751’s Seattle Union hall on May6th. The message delegates heard at the conference wasalso delivered to 751 retirees the previous day asAlliance President and retired IAM International Presi-dent George Kourpias addressed a packed Union Hall.751 at both events.

Kourpias emphasized that seniors have a responsi-

bility to be active politically and know what is happen-ing in Congress, and at the state and local levels. TheONLY way to correct things is to be involved.

Kourpias spoke at length on the importance of pre-serving Social Security, as well as stopping any effortsto privatize Social Security. He reported on the need toimprove Medicare, obtain a true prescription drug pro-gram that helps all citizens of this country, and provide

health care for all citizens.Kourpias stated, “If we

can cut $750 billion intaxes, then we can spend$600 billion for a univer-sal comprehensive plan forAmericans. Every otherindustrialized country inthe world provides healthcare.”

He noted that many se-niors spend two-thirds of

their income on pre-scription drugs andthat is wrong. Re-cently, the pharma-ceutical lobbyingindustry convincedthe FDA it was un-safe to take seniorsto Canada to pur-chase prescriptiondrugs. The Alliancewill continue to or-ganize these trips tosave seniors moneyon their prescrip-

Continued on page 11

751 retiree Dorothy Love discusses theimportance of obtaining a prescription drugprogram with Alliance President George Kourpias.

Above: 751 delegatesattending the firstAlliance Conference.

tions despite warnings last week that any organizationthat transports or helps people get drugs in Canada willbe criminally charged. Last year, the Alliance sent 28busses to Canada so seniors could purchase prescrip-tion drugs at a much reduced price. It’s a shame Ameri-cans have to go to another country to get the sameprescription drugs at 1/2 to 1/3 of the cost.

He ended by stressing the need to have an industrialpolicy in America - not only to protect Social Securityand improve Medicare, but to make sure we have astrong America.

District 751 President Mark Blondin addresses retirees who packed theSeattle Union Hall on May 5th to hear George Kourpias speak.

JULY

14

Retiree PicnicMonday, July 14

WoodlandPark,Stove 6,Noon

Carmelo Ricciardelli (r) discusses issues affectingseniors with Alliance President George Kourpias (l)while Sylvia Green listens intently.

Photo right: JuneFranchebois and DarrellWallis prepare lunch forthe conference. Alsohelping in the kitchenwere Julia Wallis, JimFranchebois and FranLowe.

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NEW & USED POOL TABLES for home.Pool balls, sticks, lights, cover for tables. Willrecover pool tables, set-up and level. 253-638-0008

PIANO - BALDWIN ACROSONIC withbench $650. 425-255-1184

NEW COMPLETE COMPUTER SYSTEM –CD burner, DVD, 256 RAM, 40 GB HD, 17”monitor + extras. AMD 1.3= $539.97 /XP2000= $609.97. 253-474-1254

RECENT REMODEL made available gas range$100; DISHWASHER $75. 253-568-2400

TWIN BED- like new. Box springs, mattressand frame $75. 206-313-7744

COUCH, LOVESEAT, chair w/ottoman – ex-cellent condition $400. Round oak table $200,4 captain oak chairs $100. 253-874-4110

WET BAR – 10’ oak, brass with 4 stools. Paid$2000. Sell $900 cash only. 253-538-0224

MAYTAG HEAVY DUTY WASHER – dryerset used 3 years $400, Amana portable dish-washer like new $100. Tappen microwave1100 watts $25. 253-891-9902

COUCH & LOVESEAT. Pastel – good condi-tion $225. 425-337-6492

KIRBY VACUUM, many attachments- neverused, very good condition. Classic ICB Omega-cost over $800. Asking $150. 425-255-1804

DINING ROOM TABLE 3’ x 5’ new- blondemaple and white laquer and 4 matching chairs$200 OBO. 425-392-4786

FRIGIDAIRE 4-burner, natural gas cooktop,very clean. New white porcelain cast-iron bathsink. Big band records- 45’s & 78’s. 425-255-1804

5’ CRYSTAL DINE table 3/4” bevel- cost$8000, will sell for $500. Round OAK TABLE$105. Burien. 206-246-4475

KONA, HAWAII beachfront condo, large 2BDRM/2 bath, spectacular view. Sleeps 6.$700-$750 a week + tax, 10% discount toBoeing employees, pays taxes. 206-938-9214or www.bayantreecondo.com.

CABIN FOR RENT. Copalis Beach, WA.Sleeps 5. Fireplace. 5 miles north of OceanShores – 2 blocks from ocean. For reservationsor information, call 253-529-5444. $75/night.

AUBURN- STUDIO APARTMENT. Locatedclose to Game Farm Park- near bus line andBoeing Plant. $425/month- includes utilities.Contact Dee 253-939-4876

HOME & APRICOT ORCHARD- equipmentincluded. In Ephrata, Sun Basin. 3 large bdrm/2 full bath, large kitchen with dining room,living room, family room w/woodstove$191,900. 509-787-1305 oraewydler@bossig.com

DISNEYLAND VACATION RENTAL, 2bdrm condo- walking distance to Disneyland.August 9-16. Sleeps 6 $700. 360-659-8843maria.stallcup@verizon.net

SILVER FIRS HOME for sale, 3 bdrm/2.5bath, office. 2,000 sq ft- no Plain Jane- cherrywood floors, maple cabinets, stainless appli-ances, huge master- much more $257K. 425-337-6492

FOR RENT: 55+ ADULT PARK in ApacheJunction, Arizona. Per week, per month. Avail-able September 1 through May 31. Fullyfurnished. Washer, dryer, freezer and more.425-228-3138 or 206-898-0813

PARK MODEL FOR RENT: May 1 throughOctober 31 at Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort,Casa Grande, Arizona. For more info, call 520-876-7065 or rbdurham@cgmailbox.com

FOR RENT- East Everett- 3 bdrm/1 1/2 bathrambler, 2-car garage with remote door, privatedeck, fireplace, remodeled, new carpet. $1100/mo + $600 deposit. NS, NP. 425-513-0970

ORLANDO, FL – close to Disney World, 2bdrm/2 bath, lock-off unit. Sleeps 8 (together)$750 a week or separate $600/$500 a week.206-721-5931

DUPLEX FOR RENT- Kent, spacious down-stairs apartment $700/month. 2 bdrm/1 bath,fireplace, washer/dryer, large yard and patio.NS, NP. 253-946-0949

FOR RENT- Kent, 2 bdrm/1 bath apartment-newly remodeled W/W, W/D, fireplace $695.1/2 month free. Private home w/lots of parking.NS, NP. 253-946-0949

3 BDRM/2bath on 36 acres. 2 wells 2 acresorchard 7 acres irrigation rights. Real buy at$140K. Ephrata, WA 509-754-2168

3BDRM, 5 minutes from Renton Boeing plantin exc neighborhood $179K. 206-772-1752

FREE AIRFARE FROM US TO MANILA-enjoy retirement in the Philippines $635/monthin a resort/condo complex owned by Boeingretiree. 206-937-5981

HOUSE FOR SALE- good location. Couplemoving to retirement housing. Surroundingfence, built-in spa & deck, playhouse in backand 2 dog houses. 1309 Scarlet Oak Dr SE-Olympia. We are getting old & cannot care foryard and gardening. Has 3 apple trees thatheave sweet delicious apple, 1 golden apple, &a little bit of flowers $189K. Call for an ap-pointment at 360-412-6079

55+ GATED COMMUNITY- 2192 sq ft manu-factured home. 3 bdrm/2 bath, living/diningroom, large kitchen, family room with severalupgrades. 2-car attached garage. E Wenatchee.509-884-3542

HOTPOINT, 220 V window air condition unit.18” high, 32” deep, 26 1/2” wide 425-255-2340

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REC MEMBERSHIP

REC VEHICLES

SPORTING GOODS

TOOLS

VEHICLESSNACK WIZARD VENDING SERVICES-have various type candy/soda machines avail-able for placement in your business. I serviceand fill machines weekly. No cost to you!Sheila 253-670-3188

CABIN FOR RENT. Copalis Beach, WA.Sleeps 5. 5 miles north of Ocean Shores – 2blocks from ocean. For reservations or infor-mation, call 253-529-5444. $75/night.

HERE’S A CHANCE TO AQUIRE a rare,fragrant iris named “Sweet Lena”. It has apronounced, sweet-scented fragrance. Willship anywhere – post paid. 253-847-5425

WANTED: SMALL indoor house dog – goodhome, good vet provided. Prefer full grown.IRON 1/4” thick wood stove w/stack/fan in-cluded $50. 253-862-2806

WHEELED YARD VACUUM, 5 HP engine.Old lawn mowers, horizon engines. Free LWBcanopy 63-66 Chev PU. 425-255-1804

SEEDLESS GRAPE PLANTS, filbert, hazel-nut, lavender, crocosmia, flame fennel, anise,holly and firs. Free hanging baskets. 425-255-1804

GARDEN HOSE REEL, wheeled push culti-vator, small bike w/new tires & tubes, woodfruit boxes, 5th wheel lock, 2 wood swing seats.425-255-1804

ARE YOU MAKING CABINETS? Havefinished drawers, doors, etc. Mahogany closetdoors with passage and hinges, regular doors.425-255-1804

WANTED: 42” riding lawn mower. FORSALE- 302 Ford engine and tranny approxi-mately 120K miles. 253-939-0601

$2500 WEEKLY MEETING - 10-Yr NationalCompany- work from home PT/FT. Free post-age and supplies. Send $4 + SASE. BryanSellers, 906 Reiten Rd, Kent, WA 98030

SMITH-CORONA ELECTRIC typewriter.Sterling cartridge as new. 425-255-2340

DO YOU TAKE VITAMINS? Health prob-lems? Try Seasilver today! A natural, wholefood vitamin that has all the vitamins, miner-als, and trace elements that the body can use.Call toll free 1-877-903-3663 or log on towww.myseasilver.com/fredvittetoe

STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED, fix thatunsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic column today!Columns repaired or modified. Columns andparts for sale. 425-228-3326

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

UNIQUE AND VERSATILE – 5’ x 8’ plustongue, customized utility trailer, hauls loads /motorcycle. Sleeps 2, seats 4 at table. Wellbuilt. Full-size wheels. Locking bay doors$600. 253-862-2595

TRAILER- 2 wheel utility 4’ x 6’ x 1’ $65. 203-244-1674

COLLECTOR BOTTLES, exercise bike, Air-o-fit, Toro electric edger, spreader, colonialhutch, maple table, chairs, Dynasaur Mark IVcomputer, computer desk, bedroom set. 253-864-0413

ANTIQUE GOLF CLUBS, 4 woods, 8 irons,canvas/leather bag $63, JOE CAMEL cigaretteads (1996) 31 sheets, perfect condition $14.206-937-0666

35MM SLR YASHICA/telephoto camera$135, Coke bottles (85) city & state embossedon bottom $55, antique treadle machine 19173-drawer cabinet $249. 206-937-0666

THOUSANDS OF COMIC BOOKS, graphicnovels, sports cards & supplies. Many un-opened boxes. Start your own business. Maytrade – value $5K. 360-458-7784

2 TYPEWRITERS, one electric. Lawnspreader, new condition $15. 5-ft ladder, exccondition $15, lawn edger $7. 206-935-6535

34 PIECES of used 2” x 4” timbers, mostapproximately 85” length, good cond $35 OBO.Assorted garden tools $2-$10. Game horse-shoes, professional type $7.50. 206-935-6535

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY- well-estab-lished drop-in childcare business for sale. Lo-cated in South Hill Mall. Fully furnished.Large clientele. Ask for Debbie or Tami 253-864-7082

WANTED: SMALL BOAT OR CANOE,small boat up to 12’ long or any size canoe upto $150. Also looking for Schwinn Stingraybikes. 425-271-8789

RECENT REMODEL made available 3 vi-nyl windows of differing sizes. Will sell allfor $100 OBO. 253-568-2400

CEMETERY LOTS – 4 in azalea garden inGreenwood Cemetery in Renton. $2700 eachor all four $10K. 425-255-1184

CEMETERY LOT at Greenwood Cemetery inRenton for 2 people $3500 OBO. Leavingstate. 425-255-7209

VIEW LOT Shelton area. Shorecrest subdivi-sion. Clubhouse, pool, boat launches, water toproperty. Hammersly Bay. Partially cleared.$7000 firm. For home or recreation. 425-337-6492

TWO (2) ACRES on Whidbey Island atLagoona Point Road. No water view. Asking$29,900. 253-564-9045

3 BDRM/1 1/2 BATH, 2-car garage, finishedrec room downstairs. New paint in rec room,kitchen, dining room, living room, 1 bedroom,fenced yard. NE Tacoma 253-927-2119

1.25 ACRE WOODED building lot, approxi-mately 3 miles form Belfair, WA. Electric-ity/phone available. Only $19,900. ContactBarbara Huson, Reid Real Estate. 1-800-773-3227

27 SPACE RV park – city utilities, nearGrand Coulee Dam- 5.5 acres, manufacturedhome included. Call Charlie 425-775-0601

THOUSAND TRAILS charter membershipfor sale. Access to ALL Thousand Trailspreserves nationwide. 2003 dues already paid.$3500 firm. 253-531-8164- leave message.

1994 FLAIR 26’ CLASS A motor home- 39Kmiles. A/C, Onan generator, solar panel, VCR/TV, microwave, 454 Chevy engine, new tires.$28,500 253-845-7337

NEW COLUMBIA BICYCLE RIDGERUNNER, 10 speed, 26” wheels, all terrain.Paid $250, sell for $175 OBO. Trailer hitch,cargo carrier – new $35. Cash only- nochecks. 425-255-2999

NEW COLUMBIA BICYCLE RIDGE RUN-NER, 10 speed, 26” wheels, all terrain. Paid$250, sell for $175 OBO. Trailer hitch, cargocarrier – new $35. Cash only- no checks. 425-255-2999

RED MOUNTAIN BIKE $150, very goodsmall children’s bike/helmet $25, very goodping pong table & access. $50. 206-932-3272

MOTOROLA TALKABOUT 250 two-wayradios, great for hunters, hikers, campers. 14Channels, 38 codes gives 532 channel/codecombinations. 2-mile range. $45 pair. 360-691-6664

REDBIRD GOLF CLUBS, 2 through 9 irons,2 & 3 woods, ball retriever and cart $200.206-244-9755

WARD’S 10” TABLE SAW, table extensions,stand, etc. $50. Bench drill press 5-speed, 2vises, angle & 4” press $135- w/vises $150.425-255-2999

NEW COLUMBIA BICYCLE RIDGE RUN-NER, 10-speed, 26” wheels, all terrain. Paid$250, sell for $175 OBO. Trailer hitch, cargocarrier – new $35. Cash only- no checks. 425-255-2999

10” FULL-SIZE CRAFTSMAN table saw andband saw with tilting head. Each over $400new- will sell for $120 each with 1 indoor/outdoor vacuum. 425-793-7632

6HP ROTO-SPADER (rototiller), 2.5HP air com-pressor (Ingersoll-Rand), 2.5 liter 1986 DodgeAries motor & tran- all run. 253-770-9316

5000 WATT GENERATOR 10HP Briggs &Straton- not used very much $275, Stihl chainsaw 031AV 20” bar $125, Toro rear-baggerlawn mower $25. 253-841-7108

WARDS’ 10” TABLE SAW, table exten-sions/stand, etc. $50, bench drill press- 5speed, 2 vises, angle & 4”/press $135 w/vises- $150. 425-255-2999

UTILITY TRAILER w/sidewalls for rent. All-steel trailer for hauling misc. stuff $25 per day.253-630-8520

1963 SWB CHEVY PICKUP, 8K miles onrebuilt engine, fair body, canopy, shop manual& repair records $995 OBO. 425-255-1804

1963 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, garaged20 years, all leather, suicide doors, runs good,78,500 original miles, new tires and brakes$4000 OBO. 360-278-3592

1982 HONDA V45 SABRE 750cc, new seat &paint- runs great. New chrome pipes, new backtire $850 OBO. Ask for Keith 253-927-8043

1986 HONDA CIVIC, 4 cylinder, 5-speed,newer clutch and motor, A/C $1200 OBO.253-988-3371

1987 FORD TAURUS, black, 4-door, 4 ltr,AWD $1500. Good tires, runs well. 206-244-7948

1987 FORD RANGER, X-Cab, V6, 5-speed,cloth, slider, liner, clean, good tires, $2100OBO. 253-988-3371

1987 NISSAN SENTRA $400 OBO. Doesn’tlook good, but runs. 253-838-6871 Tues, Thur,Fri between 10 am–2 pm or anytime weekends.

1987 5-SPEED COLT. 7 passenger. Needstranny. Spotless interior $800 OBO. Ask forTami after 6 PM. 253-631-5612

1987 HONDA ACCORD LX, spotless interior$1500 OBO. Ask for Tami after 6 PM. 253-631-5612

1987 T-BIRD CAR, blue 2-door $1300. 509-476-2505

1989 JEEP CHEROKEE- new engine withwarranty, new radiator, battery, seals, over-sized tires, 2-door Laredo w/AC, CD player,tow package. Overall excellent condition $3500OBO. 425-271-4847

1989 DODGE RAM 50, snow tires, wheels,canopy w/rack, new shocks, t. belt, clutch, etc.$1200 OBO Cash only. 425-255-2999

1990 OLDS QUARD 4, low mileage, top con-dition, warranty on muffler, 33,470 miles $5500.206-323-6829

1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 2500 4x4, 454Big Block, black, loaded, leather, 64K miles$16,999. Call Rick 206-369-5196

2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT, 35K miles, 5-speed, very clean, gray, 2-door, snappy, greatgas mileage $4500. 206-937-2759

2003 TOYOTA RERUNNER, $20K firm, 3Kmiles. Need money. Call 253-941-3517, askfor Gam Pham.

DODGE CARAVAN, new engine $3K. Comesee for yourself. 206-772-1752

16’ FLATBED CAR-HAULING trailer forrent. Has siderails with loading ramps andwinch $40/day. 253-630-8520

Gaylord Still, Alden Thornton, HarryUmbinetti, Marley Wohl. Sympathy cardswere sent to the families.

Travel: June 27th Renton trip, 6 days,5 nights, includes deluxe motor coach, 5nights hotel (Golden Phoenix formerlyHilton), meals, casino visits and more.$239 per person double occupancy, $378for singles. Contact Irene at 425-532-0501or May at 206-363-5915.

Calendar of Events:June 2 BingoJune 9 Business Meeting - NOTE: a

representative from IAM Cares andMetro Access will be attending to an-swer questions on the services these pro-grams offer to seniors.

June 16 BingoJune 23 VideoJune 30 Bingo & Pie DayLegislative Report: Cy Noble reported

as the Legislature reconvenes in Olympiato try and hammer out a State budget,whereby the poor and Medicaid patientsare not penalized, it is up to us to make sure

legislators remember who voted for themand remind them to look out for our wel-fare. A new mobilization is going on toprotect our Social Security and Medicare,as well as gain prescription drug coverage.We need every senior to take action, writeletters and make phone calls to help per-suade Congress and President Bush tosupport a real prescription drug benefit for

all Medicare beneficiaries. The Bush Ad-ministration proposal offers a discount drugcard program run by the drug companies,with no guaranteed benefits or premiumsand includes a huge gap in coverage. Thisis not the answer. Seniors need a plan withguaranteed benefits that cover all the drugsthey need at prices they can afford.

Cy added that Business Week reportsthat the health-care sector is “the biggestwinner” in this year’s list of 50 best-per-forming businesses. Health care accountsfor seven of the top 10 companies, nine ofthe top 20 and 18 of the 50. The companywhich finished first was a pharmaceuticalcompany – Forest Laboratories (FRX).

Good and Welfare: Carl Schwartz re-ported on the founding convention of theAlliance for Retired Americans held onMay 6th. Again, we need retirees to getinvolved and take action. The Alliance willbe an active force advocating for the pro-grams that directly impact seniors: SocialSecurity, Medicare, Prescription Drugs. Ifwe all support OUR alliance, we will getthe attention and support of our political

May Retired Club Minutes / Kourpias MeetingContinued from page 9

leaders.Unfinished & New Business: None.Birthdays & Anniversaries: The Club

celebrated the following May birthdays:Helen Miller, Charley Nelson, IreneNelson. May anniversaries included: Jimand Loretta Bostwick, Harry and NormaCrosby, Al & Cherie Menke.

Adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

Retirees appreciated the opportunityto ask questions after GeorgeKourpias addressed the crowd.

JULY

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Retiree PicnicMonday, July 14

WoodlandPark,Stove 6,Lunch atnoon.

Event is potluck so bring aside dish or dessert toshare. Union officers andstaff to provide chickenand soda pop.

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100 total employees). However, the hourly employeeswill increase to 50 by the end of June and jump toapproximately 60 hourly employees when the secondplane arrives in September. The current Australianorder should keep the crew busy through 2006. Anyadditional orders would extend the program even fur-ther into the future. Boeing has signed a contract withTurkey for four 737 AEW&C aircraft and is marketingthe 737 AEW&C to other potential customers.

As commercial airlines continue to struggle, thisnew military plane was good news to Puget Soundworkers, who have been hit hard by layoffs. Equallyimportant, the decision to perform the work here sendsa message that Boeing is still awarding new contractsand new work to this region – a sign of commitment tothe future.

The first round of competition for the new surveil-lance plane was global, as Boeing went up againstRaytheon and Airbus. After winning the contract, Boeingthen looked at ALL its locations throughout the U.S.and Canada to determine the best business case of whereto perform the work. When all things were measured,Puget Sound came out on top.

The new program couldn’t have been better timedfor many of our members, who had been living under aWARN notice and were within days of layoff.

Janene Britten is a 751 member who has changedjobs four times since 9-11 and worked under severalWARN notices. For her, getting on the new programwill provide some employment stability. She noted, “Ifeel as secure as you can in this industry today and amthankful to be a part of Wedgetail. Almost everyoneworking here was on death row (holding a WARNnotice). It is exciting to be a part of a new program fromthe very first airplane. Because it is the first plane, thisis really a learning experience for everyone involved.Management supports us and gives us what we need tosucceed.”

Mike Wisniewski is also glad to be a part of theproject. He added, “I have always been interested incutting-edge programs, which is why I volunteered forWedgetail. This has the potential of going out to a lot ofcustomers and could expand into a lot more work forPuget Sound. We are working very closely with theengineers and are treated very well by management.”

Indeed, the morale in the hangar on Seattle Fieldreflects the enthusiasm of the program and supportemployees receive from management. Everyone on theproject works together as a team and it shows in theprogress, work and attitude.

Because it is the first plane of its type, employeesessentially tear apart the entire 737 Boeing Business Jetand completely rebuild it to the airborne surveillancespecifications. The system installations and modifica-tions are extensive and include:

• Significant installation of equipment including anew power system, an aerial refueling system, a newcooling system, surveillance radar and consoles, as wellas installing over 900 new wire bundles.

• Modifications to the wings, environmental controlsystem, and hydraulic system.

• Increasing the generating power on this 737 so it isequal to capacity of 777-300.

• Extensive structural changes and reinforcements.

Rich Lukezic, Aircraft Modification Senior Man-ager, has been working to secure the project for PugetSound since 1998. He noted, “The fact is Puget Soundhad so many advantages. First, this is the home of 737.The workforce is available, knowledgeable and theskills could not be matched anywhere else. In addition,we have the experience of building the 767 AWACSplanes, which are similar in many respects and can buildon the lessons learned in that project. When you aretalking about a developmental program of a limitedquantity, there is a real advantage to keeping manufac-turing resources close to engineering and working asone team. Here we can keep a short line of communica-tion so changes to the plan have a minimal impact.

Lukezic added, “We made a commitment to utilizenew processes and approaches and to maximize the useof the digital design model straight to shop floor. Wemade sure we’re giving the mechanics the same toolsthe engineers are using.”

The commitment to the program shows in the atti-tude in the hangar and will hopefully translate intoadditional orders soon, which in turn will provide morejobs for the region.

Workers demonstrated they are will-ing to “Stand Up for Jobs” and turned outin mass to attend the rally at the EverettHall on Friday, May 30th. Since “com-munity support” is one of Boeing’s crite-ria for the 7E7, the event was anotherway to display the wide-spread commu-nity backing on the project.

The rally also officially kicked off theUnion’s “We Can Do It!” campaign thatis aimed at landing the 7E7 in this state.It is a phrase you’ll be hearing often.

Public officials from the federal, state,county and local level stepped forward

Wedgetail Project Translates Into Jobs for Puget Sound

L to R: Mike Wisniewski shows Mark Blondinand Paul Knebel some of the extensivemodification work required to convert the 737business jet to a new surveillance plane.

751 member Janene Britten (r) explains to BruceSpalding the wiring and electricial revisionsrequired on the new surveillance plane. Aftercompeting against other Boeing locations, PugetSound landed the work, which will mean about60 hourly jobs.

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Workers Rally to Stand Up for Jobsto pledge their supportand reiterate that landingthe 7E7 in WashingtonState is their top priority.In addition, membersfrom other unions tookpart in the event, as wellas concerned citizens.

Congressman RickLarsen referred to the 767tanker announcement asproof that this state candeliver great things whenwe work together. Otherofficials speaking at theevent included Sno-homish County Execu-tive Bob Drewel, KingCounty Executive RonSims, State SenatorAaron Reardon, and U.S.Senator John Edwards,who is a presidential can-didate in 2004. SPEEAContract AdministratorBob Rommel and Wash-ington State Labor Coun-cil President Rick Bender also addressedthe crowd.

District 751 President Mark Blondinthanked those attending from otherunions and the community-at-large. Henoted, “You are here because you careabout our community, our families andour future. Boeing jobs are the founda-tion of the economic stability in thisregion. Every Boeing job means that

Workers cheer as elected officials at the federal, state and local level pledge their support toland the 7E7 in Washington state.

Those attending chanted “We CanDo It!” and applauded efforts toland the 7E7 in our state.

three other members of our communitygo to work outside Boeing. Winning the7E7 work will create thousands of jobs,not just at Boeing, but at suppliers andother community businesses supportedby these thousands of working families.In addition, it will expand the state’s taxbase and get Washington moving towardeconomic recovery.”

A group of workers from the Everett

mall not only attended the event, but hadspecial t-shirts made to show their sup-port. The front of the shirts simply hadour “We Can Do It!” logo, and the backstated, “Everett Mall Goes to Bat forBoeing.”

Union Steward Otis Williams acknowl-edged the need for public support andstated, “If it takes a family to raise a child,it takes a community to build an airplane.”