AUGUST 2003 5 12 Inside Index President's Message ....... 2 Politics ................................ 3 Community Service ........ 4 Golf Tournament ............ 5 Joint Programs ................. 6 VOL. 57 NO. 7 Energy Well Spent Hitting the Green Facilities’ conservation effort pays off in savings Annual golf tournament brings in $9,800 to benefit the Guide Dogs of America By working together, management and our members in the Reclamation shop streamlined their processes, became more efficient, and saved Boeing tens of thousands of dollars per year. The results were a win-win for everyone involved. The reward for our members was up- grades for 13 members from a Grade 3 to a Grade 4 job. The higher labor grade, not only provided additional pay for the 13 workers, but also allowed the shop to take on work that had previously been done by an outside vendor. Like most of the Company, Reclama- tion faced a reduced budget and needed to cut warehouse space. As productivity and efficiency increased, it became ap- parent that each person needed to be more flexible and able to perform addi- tional facets of the job. As a series of changes were implemented over a pe- riod of time, management determined the work had evolved to more accurately reflect the Grade 4 Reclamation job. 751-member Steve Loveland helped build a case for the upgrades by submit- ting a detailed report on the increased duties and efficiencies. Jon Kelley, Reclamation Lead, rec- ognized that expanded flexibility allowed Reclamation to assign our members to drain oil and other fluids out of surplus equipment in preparation for scrapping – rather than continuing to pay an outside vendor to perform this work. This ‘in- sourcing’ just made good business sense. Union Steward Pat Perez credits the upgrades as a team effort and noted, “Why not utilize the existing workforce instead of paying another company. Re- distributing our work flow gave us time to perform the drains.” Supervisor David Levenson, who along with Disposition Director Steve Turkle, approved the upgrades, noted, “Giving up 29,000 square feet of ware- house space requires employees to pro- cess material the same day it arrives rather than storing it. The upgrades give us the flexibility to accomplish that.” Yet the improvements go beyond the Reclamation area to the factory floor. Levenson reported, “There were many changes in Auburn that helped support our reduced space requirements. Union Steward Rob Evans and 751-member Carver White did a great job of introduc- ing new processes in the factory. Now, production scrap is boxed up at each milling machine rather than loaded into Upgrades Bring Reclamation Work In-House a tub that was shipped to Kent Benaroya Reclamation for sorting.” Just how much work goes through Reclamation? Last year between pro- duction scrap, airplane scrap and build- ing demolition, Reclamation processed 57 million pounds of material, which created $15 million in revenue – making it a huge business on its own. Coalition Develops ‘Entertaining’ Solution for Functional Test Gain Sharing Program for Triumph in Spokane Continued on page 6 When the Spokane Triumph contract was ratified in January, the Union and Company committed to develop a gain sharing program so that employees would share in the plant’s profits. In July, after months of work from an in-plant com- mittee consisting of four hourly mem- Union solidarity on the Everett flight line protected not only hourly jobs, but the integrity of the airplane and resulted in a better process. The issue involved the inflight entertainment system (IFE) and ensuing tests once the systems are installed in the airplane – work traditionally performed by our members. However, when Project Engineering and Material proposed to have the vendor that manu- factures the IFE system begin testing it on the plane – a question was raised over the work jurisdiction. Rather than filing a formal grievance that could take months to resolve and might impact production on the planes, the Union took a different approach that delivered a solution everyone could agree upon. Together, our members, engineer- ing, management, QA, and the vendor developed a pilot program to troubleshoot IFE’s that are already installed on the plane. The group collectively rewrote the IFE functional test to keep our members performing the work, ensure the Union bers, two engineering members and two management reps, the gain sharing pro- gram was finalized. The program emphasized job secu- rity with a strong statement that gains made through the gain sharing plan will Continued on page 2 Union Continues to Push for 7E7 Work While the proposal for building the 7E7 in Washing- ton State has been submitted, the work is far from over. Instead, the campaign has switched gears – changing from the high profile public bidding that demanded news coverage to low- key meetings Governor Gary Locke has called “Phase II” of the state’s Action Washington 7E7 plan. Like the initial phase, the Union is an integral part of the process and very involved in the meetings. “We presented a compelling, creative and highly competitive package, but our work continues,” Locke said. “It may not be as visible as before, but, behind the scenes, we are relentlessly doing all that we can to make sure Boeing chooses Washington.” During Phase II of the site selection process, Action Washington is working with both Boeing and its site selection consultant on more specific questions about the state. Keep in mind Union efforts are not limited to getting final assembly work, but also focus on securing much of the manufacturing and fabrication of the 7E7 for the Continued on page 3 After streamlining reclamation workflow, members were upgraded and oil drain work that had been performed by a vendor is now done in-house. Above L to R: Mike Emerson, Pat Perez, supervisor David Levenson and Business Rep Paul Knebel. L to R: Jeff Barnhill, Chip Click, Spencer Burris, and Darrell Andrews relay to Business Rep Ernie McCarthy how rewriting the functional test procedure preserved jobs and improved the process. We Can Do It Business Supporters ... 8 Retirement ........................ 9 Want Ads ......................... 10
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Inside IndexPresident's Message ....... 2Politics ................................ 3Community Service ........ 4Golf Tournament ............ 5Joint Programs ................. 6
VOL. 57 NO. 7
EnergyWell Spent
Hitting the Green
Facilities’conservationeffort pays off insavings
Annual golftournament brings in$9,800 to benefit theGuide Dogs ofAmerica
By working together, managementand our members in the Reclamationshop streamlined their processes, becamemore efficient, and saved Boeing tens ofthousands of dollars per year. The resultswere a win-win for everyone involved.
The reward for our members was up-grades for 13 members from a Grade 3 toa Grade 4 job. The higher labor grade,not only provided additional pay for the13 workers, but also allowed the shop totake on work that had previously beendone by an outside vendor.
Like most of the Company, Reclama-tion faced a reduced budget and neededto cut warehouse space. As productivityand efficiency increased, it became ap-parent that each person needed to bemore flexible and able to perform addi-tional facets of the job. As a series ofchanges were implemented over a pe-riod of time, management determinedthe work had evolved to more accuratelyreflect the Grade 4 Reclamation job.751-member Steve Loveland helpedbuild a case for the upgrades by submit-ting a detailed report on the increasedduties and efficiencies.
Jon Kelley, Reclamation Lead, rec-ognized that expanded flexibility allowed
Reclamation to assign our members todrain oil and other fluids out of surplusequipment in preparation for scrapping –rather than continuing to pay an outsidevendor to perform this work. This ‘in-sourcing’ just made good business sense.
Union Steward Pat Perez credits theupgrades as a team effort and noted,“Why not utilize the existing workforceinstead of paying another company. Re-distributing our work flow gave us timeto perform the drains.”
Supervisor David Levenson, whoalong with Disposition Director SteveTurkle, approved the upgrades, noted,“Giving up 29,000 square feet of ware-house space requires employees to pro-cess material the same day it arrivesrather than storing it. The upgrades giveus the flexibility to accomplish that.”
Yet the improvements go beyond theReclamation area to the factory floor.Levenson reported, “There were manychanges in Auburn that helped supportour reduced space requirements. UnionSteward Rob Evans and 751-memberCarver White did a great job of introduc-ing new processes in the factory. Now,production scrap is boxed up at eachmilling machine rather than loaded into
Upgrades Bring Reclamation Work In-House
a tub that was shipped to Kent BenaroyaReclamation for sorting.”
Just how much work goes throughReclamation? Last year between pro-duction scrap, airplane scrap and build-
ing demolition, Reclamation processed57 million pounds of material, whichcreated $15 million in revenue – makingit a huge business on its own.
Coalition Develops ‘Entertaining’Solution for Functional Test
Gain Sharing Program for Triumph in SpokaneContinued on page 6
When the Spokane Triumph contractwas ratified in January, the Union andCompany committed to develop a gainsharing program so that employees wouldshare in the plant’s profits. In July, aftermonths of work from an in-plant com-mittee consisting of four hourly mem-
Union solidarity on the Everett flight line protectednot only hourly jobs, but the integrity of the airplane andresulted in a better process. The issue involved the
inflight entertainment system (IFE) and ensuing testsonce the systems are installed in the airplane – worktraditionally performed by our members. However,
when Project Engineering and Materialproposed to have the vendor that manu-factures the IFE system begin testing it onthe plane – a question was raised over thework jurisdiction.
Rather than filing a formal grievancethat could take months to resolve andmight impact production on the planes,the Union took a different approach thatdelivered a solution everyone could agreeupon. Together, our members, engineer-ing, management, QA, and the vendordeveloped a pilot program to troubleshootIFE’s that are already installed on theplane. The group collectively rewrote theIFE functional test to keep our membersperforming the work, ensure the Union
bers, two engineering members and twomanagement reps, the gain sharing pro-gram was finalized.
The program emphasized job secu-rity with a strong statement that gainsmade through the gain sharing plan will
Continued on page 2
Union Continues toPush for 7E7 Work
While the proposal for building the 7E7 in Washing-ton State has been submitted, the work is far from over.Instead, the campaign has switched gears – changingfrom the high profilepublic bidding thatdemanded newscoverage to low-key meetingsGovernor GaryLocke has called“Phase II” of thestate’s ActionW a s h i n g t o n7E7 plan. Likethe initial phase, theUnion is an integralpart of the process and very involved in the meetings.
“We presented a compelling, creative and highlycompetitive package, but our work continues,” Lockesaid. “It may not be as visible as before, but, behind thescenes, we are relentlessly doing all that we can to makesure Boeing chooses Washington.”
During Phase II of the site selection process, ActionWashington is working with both Boeing and its siteselection consultant on more specific questions aboutthe state.
Keep in mind Union efforts are not limited to gettingfinal assembly work, but also focus on securing much ofthe manufacturing and fabrication of the 7E7 for the
Continued on page 3
After streamlining reclamation workflow, members were upgraded and oildrain work that had been performed by a vendor is now done in-house. AboveL to R: Mike Emerson, Pat Perez, supervisor David Levenson and BusinessRep Paul Knebel.
L to R: Jeff Barnhill, Chip Click, Spencer Burris, and DarrellAndrews relay to Business Rep Ernie McCarthy how rewriting thefunctional test procedure preserved jobs and improved the process.
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Craig McClureLarry BrownPaul Knebel
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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT
751 AERO MECHANIC
District Lodge 751,International Assn. of
Machinists andAerospace Workers
Union Focus Remains on Jobs and Protecting Membersby Mark Blondin,District President
Past Local C President Dick Fahlgren (l) administers the oath of office toLocal C Officers L to R: Mark Johnson, Jim Darrah, Gary Wagner, CurtThorfinson, David Henry, Tony Johnson, Jim Rice and Gary Boulch.
Now that the proposal toland the 7E7 in the state ofWashington has been deliv-ered, we will see who ourcompetition is. As distastefulas it is for many of us to haveto bid on the work, we muststep up – not step back. Our members andour communities depend on us to deliver.And – we can do it.
Plenty of work remains as we continueto meet and strategize with government,business, and labor officials here in ourstate. I agree with the majority of Boeingworkers and citizens of Washington Statethat we meet the criteria better and have amore superior workforce than anyone outthere. Building the 7E7 in the state ofWashington will signal the turnaround inthe aerospace industry that is so importantto the jobs of our members, the economy ofour communities, and the future of Boeing.
Boeing recently announced anotherround of layoffs that will affect up to 5000workers in the commercial sector by year’send. I have been notified that up to 10% ofthose cuts may affect IAM members. Thatis an additional hurt put upon our families,but it appears the layoffs are slowing forthe Machinists at Boeing.
With the 737 rate of delivery increasingthis Fall and a second anticipated increasenext Spring, along with the continued strongoutlook for 777, we can only be optimisticabout the future. Hopefully, 737 rate in-creases can offset any actions on the 757line. Final Congressional approval of the
767 tanker project is immi-nent, and if the market takesan upturn, we may see recallssooner than later. I realize thismay seem to be an assuredoutlook, but I believe it is alsoa realistic outlook, and I amhopeful that these things willfall into place.
I have been told by Boeingofficials that the Fabrication Division willget a share of the work on the 7E7 – and thatis important. The Auburn and Fredericksonsites can rightfully boast to have the mosttalented aerospace parts fabricators in theworld – and it makes good business senseto continue to build parts at these sites.Congressman Norm Dicks and SenatorMaria Cantwell agree with this assessmentand have committed to help us in ourefforts to explore creation of a world classcomposite center of excellence at theFrederickson site. Auburn has the machin-ery, floor space , and know how to continueto build airplane parts for the 7E7 and anyother model of aircraft that Boeing makes– for a long time.
I will continue to encourage Boeingmanagement to look for ways to empowerand utilize their superior manufacturingbase. Don’t offload that kind of expertise;it is your greatest asset. Utilize it properly.
I have received a few inquiries aboutthe position this Union took on Unemploy-ment Insurance legislation. Our positionwas two–fold. First, we were very clearthat we would not support legislation thatreduced the maximum weekly benefit forlaid-off workers. That pool of workersconsists of our laid-off Machinists, and we
could not and would not allow legislationto happen that would take benefits awayfrom our members. However, we agreedwith Boeing that every employer shouldpay their fair share, and the fact is thatBoeing was paying more than their share.All sides agreed that Boeing paid $286million dollars more into the system thanBoeing employees took out of the system.This wasn’t right, and hurt our chances toland the 7E7.
In the final hours of the legislativesession we were at odds with other labororganizations, but at the end of the day wetook care of our own, just like other labororganizations do. That is what I get paid todo, and I don’t regret our position. ThisUnion has supported all labor groups onany issue they have had in the past. When-ever there has been legislation to raise theminimum wage, Machinists were there.When they come after prevailing wage inthe construction industry, we fight for thebuilding trades. When they try to go afterrestaurant workers, we are there. Whenthey try to mess with the 40-hour work-week, we are there to protect it. We pro-moted transportation legislation for thelast 3 years to CREATE jobs in otherindustries. We fight for health care reform– health care for everyone. Senior issuesand overtime protections, you name it – wehave been there. A lot of what we fight foris already IN our contracts, but, we haveconsistently protected and fought for otherwork groups and Unions.
But this year – it was OUR issue. Wewere in real danger of losing OUR jobs.This time, we had to fight for our own, andfight to secure the aerospace industry for
the State of Washington. We asked the restof labor to support us. Jobs at Boeing meanjobs for the community. Construction jobs,restaurant jobs, retail, government, pri-vate, public – basically jobs in all walks oflife depend on the Boeing economy. In theend, we had to go it alone, but we took careof our own and I would do it again. Noregrets.
However, we will continue to workwith and for all labor and continue tosupport their issues and continue to sup-port our communities. No hard feelingsfrom the Machinists. Once again, manythanks to all our members, active andretired, who have been supportive of eachother throughout perhaps the greatest down-turn in the history of aviation.
Our campaign slogan is very appropri-ate because “We Can Do It” and will do itby building the 7E7 right here in Washing-ton State.
Accepting the Oath of Office
not be used to reduce workforce.The plan will have quarterly payouts
with employees getting to choose eithercash or optional 401K contributions.Committee members will help developthe communication plan to keep em-
Nominations shall be made forLocal Lodge officers for a three-yearterm at September Local Lodge meet-ings in Locals 751-E, 751-F, 86 and1123. Elections will be held in Octo-ber. While the official notice (in-cluding qualifications and absenteeballot instructions) was published inthe June and July editions to complywith the IAM Constitution, below isa brief reminder on the upcomingnominations:
Local E nominations will be heldSeptember 3rd at 5:30 p.m. for: Presi-dent, Vice President, Recording Sec-retary, Secretary-Treasurer, Conduc-tor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 3 LocalAudit Committee.
Local F officer nominations willbe held September 10 at 6 p.m. for:President, Vice President, Record-ing Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer,Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 3Local Audit Committee.
Local 86 officer nominations willbe held September 11 at 7 p.m. for:President, Vice President, Record-ing Secretary, Secretary-Treasurer,Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees.
Local 1123 officer nominationswill be held September 4 at 8 p.m.for: President, Vice President, Re-cording Secretary, Secretary-Trea-surer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trust-ees, Wenatchee Aluminum TradesCouncil Representative.
For more information, visitwww.iam751.org.
ployees up-to-date on the progress of thegain sharing. Easy to understand chartsand/or indicators will be used.
The payouts will be based on thefollowing three production goal mea-surements: Safety, Scrap, and Continu-ous Improvement. If gain sharing goals
exceed the level required to gen-erate a two-week payout, thensuch a payout will apply equallyto all participants includingthose in IAM, SPEEA, and non-management.
Thanks to the IAM GainSharing Team membersHerminio Perez, Linda Rivers,John Warren, and Bob Simpson,as well as Business Rep CraigMcClure for their time and ef-fort on this important new pro-gram.
Gain Sharing Plan Set at TriumphContinued from page 1
IAM members serving on the Triumph GainSharing Team are L to R: John Warren, BobSimpson, Linda Rivers and Herminio Perez.
Nominations inSeptember for LocalLodge Officers
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District 751 was proud to be the firstUnion and organization to endorse AaronReardon’s campaign for SnohomishCounty Executive.
Reardon pledged, “I have worked tokeep Boeing in our state and jobs inSnohomish County, and that will be mytop priority as Snohomish County Ex-ecutive.”
Aaron has a long history of support-ing 751 and workers. He was instrumen-tal in getting legislative revisions duringthe 2003 session to keep Boeing in thisstate and ensure Washington is afrontrunner to build the 7E7. Reardonserved two terms as State Representa-tive before winning election to the StateSenate.
This is a priority race that 751 will beworking. If you would like to volunteerto help with the campaign, please con-tact Janée at 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3210or 425-355-8821.
If you are considering filing a hearingloss claim, the State Legislature passedsome revisions in their recent session
you need to be aware of in this area. Asa result of State Senate Bill 5271, thestatute of limitations applicable to filing
POLITICAL ACTION
Aaron Reardon thanks 751 forendorsing him for SnohomishCounty Executive.
ReardonEndorsed inExecutive Race
Work Continues to Secure 7E7Continued from page 1
Auburn and Frederickson plants. Senator Maria Cantwelland Congressman Norm Dicks are helping on thateffort. Both are exploring creative ways to ensure thatwork remains in the hands of our members – the oneswho have built every Boeing commercial airplane sincethe 707. Beyond proposing the FAA Center of Excel-lence on Advanced Composites, the Congressional lead-ers are looking for other ways to assist that will keepBoeing jobs in Washington state.
Union leaders and the Action Washington teamcontinue to strategize ways to ensure Washington is thebest place to build the 7E7. In addition, the group is alsoworking to answer detailed questions on elements of theproposal, including rail and port capacity, worker train-ing opportunities and the cost of electricity.
The Union also continues to promote the “We CanDo It” campaign to the general public – in the media, atcommunity meetings, and with members talking toothers. The campaign is gaining momentum and wide-spread support to enhance Washington’s chances forlanding the 7E7.
Locke’s Leadership Praised
Consumers who do not wish toreceive telemarketing calls can nowjoin the Federal Trade Commission’sNational Do Not Call Registry.
The federal agencies are providingthis public service to help curb thehuge volumes of unwantedtelemarketing calls. Consumers willfinally have some control over thevolume of telephone solicitations theyreceive at home.
Consumers can register home andmobile phone numbers with the FederalTrade Commission by calling toll-free1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236)from the phone number to be registered.Anyone with an active e-mail addresscan register online at:DONOTCALL.GOV. There is no costto register, and it will take approximatelythree months to notice a decrease intelemarketing calls.
industrial claims for hearing loss due tooccupational noise exposure have beenmodified. Under SB5271, your claimmust be filed within the earlier of:
• two years after a specified noticefrom a physician (this could include re-ported hearing loss in testing at Boeing);or
• the later of two years after the workerretires or one year after the bill’s effec-tive date (September 10, 2003).
Both active and retired members needto be aware of these changes and takeappropriate action to protect their rights.
If a claim for hearing loss is not timelyfiled, the worker may receive medicalaid benefits, such as hearing aids, but notpermanent partial disability awards andother types of compensation.
For more information on filing a hear-ing loss or hearing aid claim or to obtaina claim packet, please call Kemper at 1-877-632-2995 or 206-277-7600. Keepin mind it may take several months toprocess a claim so don’t wait to begin theprocess.
The Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) also launched a NationalDo Not Call Registry on July 1. Anyphone numbers registered with the FTCwill automatically be included on theFCC’s list.
For more information on the NationalDo Not Call Registry, visit: http://www.ftc.gov/donotcall. For informationon the FCC registry, visit: http://www.fcc.gov.cgb.donotcall
751 President Mark Blondin (r) meets withMartha Choe, Director of the State Department ofCommunity, Trade and Economic Development toenhance Washington’s chances to build the 7E7.
With the future of Washington State’s largest privateemployer and the future of tens of thousands of workingfamilies on the line, Governor Gary Locke showed trueleadership. His efforts brought together our electedofficials, who put aside partisan politics and unitedtoward a common cause resulting in the passage of longoverdue legislation despite these tough economic times.
Now that the Governor has announced he will not
seek another term, this Union would like to say “ThankYou.” In the final hours of the special session, Gover-nor Locke provided the leadership and vision to whatmay prove to be “the package” that keeps Boeing in thisstate and ensures this state remains the leader in theaerospace industry. These efforts were not just aboutBoeing and the highest skilled workforce in the worldthat builds the best aircraft in the world. It was aboutthe future of this community. For every one Boeing job,at least three additional family wage jobs are created inthe community. This entire community built Boeing,and this community deserves to share in the futuresuccess and growth of Boeing.
Governor Locke displayed incredible insight andcreativity, as he crafted a very targeted tax incentive,that coupled with the many other advantages this re-gion has to offer, should ensure Washington State ischosen from among the many other states competing toget Boeing’s next aircraft.
Understanding the ramifications and what is at stake,the Governor also protected taxpayers’ interests bymaking the tax breaks contingent on Boeing givingsomething in return to the state - jobs for our citizens inthe form of the new 7E7 airplane. Should Boeingdecide to build the plane elsewhere, the tax incentivepackage is null and void.
Despite having little sleep and tremendous pressureof an impending deadline, Locke remained focused,built coalitions and delivered the package with a weekto spare before the proposal for the new plane was due.
Strong leaders have the fortitude to make toughdecisions in very tough economic times and our Gov-ernor should be commended. His traits define a trueleader. His efforts are definitely the action this stateneeded to spur the economic recovery of this regionand fortify our position as the leader in aerospace.
On behalf of the 17,000 active and 13,000 laid-offMachinists Union members, as well as tens of thou-sands of retired Machinists, thank you.
Bill Passed to Stop Unwanted Telemarketing Calls
Be Aware of Changes on Hearing Loss Claims
Health and Benefits Rep Abdul-áleem Ahmed (l) reviews the new time line forfiling hearing loss claims with Steward Bob Stonecipher (r).
Governor Gary Locke speaks at a rally afterdelivering Washington’s proposal for the 7E7.Locke deserves thanks from every Boeingemployee for his strong leadership and action.
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751 continued to help in the community byassisting the Salvation Army with the kickoff oftheir White Center Community Project. Theevent held June 28th kicked off their H.O.P.E.(Help Open People’s Eyes) Capital Campaign.
Approximately 350 attended the street fairand were treated to a variety of musical acts,face painting, carnival games, and free hot dogsand soda served by 751 volunteers. The Unionalso set up a table for citizens to register to vote.Mark Blondin, Bruce Spalding, Mark Johnson,Jim Darrah, Ron McGaha, Kent Sprague, JoeCrockett, and Ted Ogston wereamong the members who spentthe day helping with the event.
The Union has also assistedwith fundraising for the newWhite Center Community Cen-ter (a part of the Capital Cam-paign). The new facility will helpimprove family, youth and se-nior services already offered. Inaddition, the center will offer anenlarged food bank, a new gym,a formal homework center andan expanded senior center. Con-struction began in February ofthis year and should be completedby year end.
Dear Members and Friends:Please accept my heartfelt thank you to all
who supported me in the one mile walk on the“Flight for Sight” fundraiser (Union mem-bers at meetings, co-workers in the EverettTube shop, friends and family). Your gener-ous support helped ensure Guide Dogs ofAmerica can continue their worthwhile work.Your generosity made my job easy and helpedme raise over $2,210 for this worthwhilecharity! I just took your money, put it in onebig pile, and some sightless person is going tobenefit greatly from our efforts! Thanks againfor your help!!
-- Lois Holton, Everett Tube Shop
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Guide Dogs Get $9,500 from Run
The 751 Women’s Committee didan awesome job organizing and re-cruiting participants for the secondannual Flight for Sight Fun Run, Walkand Jog. When the donations were fi-nally all collected and totaled, theWomen’s Committee was proud topresent Distr ict President MarkBlondin with a check for $9,500 madeout to Guide Dogs of America – mak-ing it the single most successfulfundraiser to date.
The Women’s Committee is proudof their efforts and hope to make therun a yearly tradition. The Committeeis aiming to raise even more at theevent next year.
Thanks again to all who helped withthe event, including Women’s Com-mittee members Gloria Millsaps, Su-san Palmer, Jackie Boschok, HelenLowe, Sally Cunningham, Pam Black,
Holton Thanks Sponsors
Lois Holton, who raised$2,210 for Guide Dogs,walks with Joe Perry.
President MarkBlondin (l) acceptsa check for $9,500for Guide Dogsfrom Women’sCommitteemembers L to R:Helen Lowe, SallyCunningham,Rebecca Pohl, PamBlack, GloriaMillsaps, JackieBoshok, AlethaJohnson, andSusan Palmer.
The Pierce County Central Labor Coun-cil (PCCLC) honored 751-F MemberJimmy Pippin with the 2003 George Ginnisaward, which is presented to the unionmember who has contributed the most tolabor’s community services in Tacoma-Pierce County.
Jimmy is certainly deserving and hasparticipated for years in activities such as:Workers’ Memorial Day, Letter CarriersFood Drive, Paint Tacoma Beautiful, BoyScout Food Drive, EFN Hunger Walk,Special Olympics, Day of Caring, servingfood at area missions, and phone banking.Jimmy is also very active in 751, serves asVice President of the PCCLC, is Chair ofthe Community Services Committee andalso provides short-term care for militaryfamilies stationed in Pierce County.
Congratulations on a most deservingaward.
Pippin EarnsGinnis Award
Aletha Johnson, Rebecca Pohl, and LindaSperry. Along with the Women’s Com-mittee, Paul Foster, Craig Stahlke, Jon
Holden, and Jason Redrup were alsoinstrumental in helping with theevent.
JimmyPippindisplaystheGinnisAward hereceivedfor hisongoingcommunityserviceactivitiesin PierceCounty.
Members of the Employees Community Fund (ECF)will have an opportunity to vote September 8 throughOctober 8 for four candidates for Board of Trustee.Hourly ECF members will receive both an e-mailwith instructions for voting online and a paperballot through the Boeing inter-office mail. How-ever, voting online is preferred.
The four newly elected trustees will become
ECF Trustees Election Scheduled for September
Serving Salvation at Street Fair
part of the eight-member board at the beginning of January.Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of ECF,
which distributes more than $20 million annu-ally to local community health and humanservice agencies.
So, please make your voices heard by castingyour ballot in September. Your vote makes a
difference.
Above: 751 volunteers spent awarm Saturday serving hotdogs and soda to thoseattending the White Centerstreet fair to kickoff theSalvation Army’s CapitalCampaign.
Left: 751 member TedOgston helped thoseattending the street fairregister to vote.
Meals at the Mission
Larry Hastingsand his familyvolunteer nearlyevery month tohelp serve food atthe TacomaRescue Mission.
Vennie Murphy, along with Amanda Mark, weretwo 751 volunteers, who served meals to over150 people at the Tacoma Rescue Mission.
In July, 751 members again helped prepare andserve meals at both the Tacoma Rescue Mission and theEverett Gospel Mission. Members who recently volun-teered include: Larry Hastings, Vennie Murphy, RemeBanez, Francis Cheever, Eric Edwards, Thomas Flow-ers, Gus Gustaveson, Gerry Miller, Kerry Millick,Steve Parsley, John Saywers, Don Shove, and JamesWilliams.
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The 1stplace teamshot 18under par.L to R: DonCarson,MikeGillard,AndySchier andSteve Ruf The third place team with -17 was L to R: Bob
Cibulka, Tim Flynn, Mike Laik, and Ed Cribby.
After a putt off broke a three-way tie, second placewent to L to R: Dave Huffman, Don Homura,Hank Dumlao and Kirk Landry.
L to R: Denis Youngson, John Phillips, Ed Jungbluth,and Dean Gerou joked they were the “honest team”as they accepted the high score trophies.
Longest drive competitionwinners were Jeff Gay andSue McKinney.
Taking Home the Trophies
Bob Knight retrieves his ball from a sandtrap. His team finished in a three-way tiefor second place.
Reggie Sheegog tees off athole 9.
After finding his ball in therough, Tim Johnson phonesteammates for their location.
Jeff Starkey uses his pitching wedge to getto the green.
Scott Smith hits a nice drive tohelp his group on the 8th hole.
While every participant in theLocal C Golf Tournamenttook home a prize, the real
winner was Guide Dogs of America. Theevent raised nearly $9,800 for this worth-while organization.
As the shotgun start sounded, 36 teamsconverged on Elk Run Golf Course toshow their skills. Competition was fierce.Three teams finished with a minus 17score, which triggered a sudden death puttoff to determine second and third place.Top three teams are pictured below, but
c r e d i tshou ldalso goto theteam of
David Ray, Bob Knight, Bill Millar andDennis Barthule, who were barely elimi-nated from the sudden death tie-breaker.
Jeff Meredith captured closest to the pinat 3 feet, five inches while Jeff Gay and SueMcKinney won the men and women’s long-est drives respectively.
Tournament directors Tony Curran andSpencer Graham did a fine job organizingthe tournment. Special thanks to the fol-lowing volunteers who helped: Paul Bur-ton, Art Busier, Greg Campos, Chuck Craft,Jim Darrah, Dick Fahlgren, Clark Fromong,Ken Inglet, Mark Johnson, Paul Knebel,Ron McGaha, Ted Ogston, Sue Palmer,Rebecca and Jonathan Pohl, Kent Sprague,Dave Swan, Curt Thorfinson, and StephanieWilson.
Mark Johnson (l) chips one in for a birdie asteammates Lloyd Ulrich and Bob Pringle watch.
After beating their team by one stroke, BusinessRep Ernie McCarthy (l) gladly acceptsdonations to Guide Dogs from Bruce Spaldingand Mark Blondin (r) to settle a friendly bet.Curt Iles sends one sailing.
As Cheryl Peterson aims for the green, team members (L to R) Danny Maez,Stephanie Wilson and Justin Bailes use body language to help direct theball.
Donating to the DogsThanks to the following, who sponsored holes:
Mark BlondinBruce SpaldingAlison SatterleeTed OgstonLocal 751-ALocal 751-CLocal 751-ELocal 751-F
IAM CrestIAM District 751Moss AdamsFife FlowersService PrintingRick & Sue McKinneyVision Service PlanIAM/Boeing Joint Programs
Health & Safety InstituteMcCarthy & Brown FamilyWash. Machinists CouncilWash. State Labor CouncilEverett Business Reps
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In Renton, employees on the 737 line participBoeing Quality Through Training Program (Committee identified the need to more accuraemployees are physically located on the airplanemany employees were working out of their noarea or were assigned as travelers. In additionmined a quick review of procedures would masafer. Specifically, information was needed onairplane that is constantly moving and in various
Safety & HealthFairs Planned
The Site Safety Committees areco-sponsoring a series of one-daySafety Fairs across Puget Sound onthe dates and times listed below.
Booths mayvary by site, but ingeneral will fea-ture safety andhealth-related pro-ducts, personalprotective equip-ment, tools, infor-mation and ser-vices. Vendors will provide healthscreenings, and employees will havean opportunity to take part in someinteractive and fun exhibits that focuson safety at home and at work.
Auburn PlantNorth end of 17-64 Bldg.Friday, August 14 a.m. to 5 a.m. & 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Frederickson PlantSouth end of 24-40 Bldg.Friday, August 84 a.m. to 5 a.m. & 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Everett40-26 Bldg.Friday, August 15 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
RentonParking lot north of 4-17 bldg &east of 4-81/4-82 bldgs.Friday, August 224 to 6 a.m. & 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Plant 22-22 Bldg.Monday, September 811 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The Clayton Antitrust Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1914as an amendment to clarify and supplement the Sherman Antitrust Actof 1890. It was drafted by Henry De Lamar Clayton. The actprohibited: exclusive sales contracts, local price cutting to freeze outcompetitors, trusts formed by two companies with interlinking boardof directors, and abusing power to gain or maintain a monopoly. Thekey point was that Labor unions and agricultural cooperatives wereexcluded from the forbidden combinations in the restraint of trade.The act restricted the use of the injunction against labor, and itlegalized peaceful strikes, picketing, and boycotts. It declared that “thelabor of a human being is not a commodity or article of com-merce.”
In 1902, the Hatters’ Union led a nationwide boycott of the productsof a non-union hat manufacturer in Danbury, Connecticut. The U.S.Supreme Court ruled in 1908 that the Hatters’ Union unlawfullycombined to restrain trade in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
This ruling eventually destroyed the Hatter’s Union, which wasmade liable for payment of treble damages to the manufacturer.
Unfortunately, the Clayton Act gave Unions new faith in thepolitical system. It was rather late for the Hatter’s Union that was madeliable for the payment of treble damages. A point to bring out was thatduring the boycott the U.S. Supreme Court slapped an injunction onthe union. Employers were often granted injunctions against strikes or
by Rocky Caldwell,Labor History Committee
LABOR HISTORY – THE CLAYTON ACT
boycotts when they alleged that the purpose of labor’s activity wasillegal because it prevented the employer from hiring non-unionmembers. In law, an injunction is an order of a court directing a partyto perform a certain act or to refrain from an act or acts. Theinjunction, which developed as the main remedy in equity, is usedespecially where money damages would not satisfy a plaintiff’sclaim, or to protect personal or property rights from irreparable harm.It has been historically important especially in domestic relations,labor, and civil rights law.
Injunctions are granted today in many circumstances wherecourts of equity formerly refused to act. Thus, courts have orderedthe performance of the terms of a contract, or the payment of legaldamages by a defendant, sparing the plaintiff the need to seekexecution of a judgment. Injunctions have long been used to abatenuisances. The use of the injunction in labor disputes has been amatter of great controversy in U.S. history. The Clayton Actreexamined the usage of injunctions making it difficult but notimpossible for employers to get injunctions against unions. Itwouldn’t be until 1932 when the Norris-LaGuardia Act (the Anti-Injunction Act) was passed that the federal courts’ power toinvoke injunctions was severely restricted. Unfortunately muchof the power the federal courts lost was regained when the Taft-Hartley Act (Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure) of1959 was passed.
Still in retrospect the Clayton Act was a major victory for laborwhich led to many improvements for working people.
751 has established a Labor HistoryCommittee to promote awareness of theimportant role the labor movement hasplayed in our history. The Committeewill utilize various mediums to educatethe membership on labor history and itsrelevance in today’s labor struggles.
Tom Lux, Rocky Caldwell, KeithHansen, Jason Redrup and Greg Cam-pos are the Union members who willbring labor history to life in today’sworld through articles in the Aero Me-chanic newspaper, displays at LocalLodge meetings and on the District 751web site.
Tom Lux noted, “We hope, throughour efforts, to create a better understand-ing of our present situation based on thepast, as well as to continue to advance ourissues. We hope others will better appreci-ate the important role workers have playedin this country and spread their enthusi-asm to develop increased solidarity.”
After the first two meetings, the groupis full of ideas and anxious to share them
Committee Formed to IncreaseAwareness of Labor History
751’s Labor History Committee hopes to educate members on the important roleunions have played in our history and how learning from the past can continue toadvance our issues. L to R: Keith Hanson, Greg Campos, Tom Lux, RockyCaldwell and Jason Redrup.
with the membership. In addition, they arehoping to recruit membership involvement.If you have anything that would be of
interest to labor history displays, includinghistorical photos and pictures or stories,please share them with the Committee.
Coalition Keeps Functional TestWork on Everett Flight LineContinued from page 1
contract is followed, implement a more ef-ficient work flow, increase vendor account-ability and deliver a higher quality plane tothe customer.
Union Steward Spencer Burris and avi-onics technician Chip Click were instru-mental in helping put together the new pro-cedures. “Chip has years of experience inthis area. He proposed a better way to orga-nize the work, utilize the vendor and reducethe pickups and defective parts,” Spencernoted. “I want to thank Business Rep ErnieMcCarthy and 751 President Mark Blondinfor their support. Knowing the Union wasstanding behind us made a difference andhelped ensure the work remained with ourmembers.”
The initial results of the pilot programconfirm it was the right decision. Func-tional tests are completed earlier. There hasbeen a significant reduction (50%) in IFE
customer pickups and defective parts com-pared to the previous system. Communica-tion between the vendor and flight lineemployees improved, and the vendor isheld more accountable for the IFE. In addi-tion, members are more involved in theprocess, which gives them a sense of own-ership.
The pilot program also ensured the func-tional test was written so that our memberscontinue to verify the inflight entertain-ment, as well as the wiring, are correctthroughout the system and in every seat –something airlines have identified as im-portant. The vendor test had proposed tosimply spot check the IFE.
Chip Click noted, “Many of the qualityissues were addressed because of the newtest procedures. It was a good time torewrite the test because of the slower pro-duction rates so we can work out any prob-lems before cycle time increases.”
Barbecues for Cand F AugustMeetings
Barbecues will be held in con-junction with the August 751-Cand 751-F meetings in the park-ing lot immediately south of theSeattle Meeting Hall (9135 15thPl. S.). For the 6 p.m. meetings,the barbecue will be held at 5 p.m.For the 10:30 a.m. meetings, thebarbecue will be held 1/2 hourbefore the meeting and also con-tinue after the meeting concludes.
Members and their families areinvited to the barbecue and canstay for the meeting to hear re-ports on our union activities.
Local C Barbecues:August 14 - 5 p.m.August 21 - 10 a.m.Local F Barbecues:August 13 - 5 p.m.August 15 - 10 a.m.
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L to R: Supervisor Roger Costa reviews a quicrefresh Union Steward Mike Olebar and Terrsafety procedures while working on the movi
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You won’t need a lasso, butyou will need to brush up youroperating skills to enter thechallenging Sixth Annual Fork-lift Rodeo. Professional fork-lift operators from across thestate are invited to demonstratetheir skills at a regional quali-fying competition August 16at Boeing’s Oxbow Facilitynear D.C.
The top 10 qualifiers fromthe regional competition willcompete in the Forklift RodeoSeptember 17 at the 52ndGovernor’s Industrial Safetyand Health Conference. Thegoal of the competition is to
pating in an IAM/QTTP) Advisoryately track wheree - especially sinceormal assignmentn, members deter-ake the workplacen dealing with ans stages of receiv-
Safety Tip: Sun and Skin Cancerby Mac McNameeProgram Manager, HSI Everett
IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS
With summer weather heating up, it isimportant to be aware of the dangers thatexposure to sun can pose to all of us.Although skin cancers develop more oftenin older persons, studies indicate that con-tinual exposure to the hot sun in earlychildhood is an important factor. Everyeffort should be made to protect childrenfrom continual exposure to the hot sun.Children and adults should protect them-selves with sunscreens, clothing, and shade.As a note, exposure to the sun is particu-
ing electrical and hydraulic power.While the request was not for actual training, it was, however,
a need that members identified. In keeping with their charter,QTTP filled the request and delivered the requested procedure.
QTTP Program Managers Tony Curran and Kevin O’Brienenlisted the help of supervisor Roger Costa to develop a log sheetand safety tip review that would be incorporated into everydayactivities on the shop floor. Together they crafted an informationsheet that can be quickly reviewed. While much of the informationreviewed appears to be common-sense thinking, often it is over-looked or forgotten because it is second nature or hasn’t been doneby that employee in a while.The log sheet was designed so leadsand supervisors can know, at a glance, which employees areworking on what part of the plane during a functional test.
Now, when employees enter the area, they immediately fill outthe log sheet and go over the fact sheet with the lead or supervisor.While the program is still in its infancy, people are adjusting to thenew procedure and making it a part of their daily routine, whichwill translate into a safer workplace.
Supervisor Roger Costa stated, “This system could savesomeone’s life. Since the new system has been implemented, wehave prevented at least one major situation that could have resultedin injury if the employee had not reviewed the tip sheet.”
QTTP Program Manager Tony Curran noted, “QTTP is here toserve the membership and is basically only confined by the imagina-tion of our members. Whether it is a safety concern, an idea foradditional shop training, ways to improve productivity - QTTP is hereto help. By having shop floor employees drive the direction throughour advisory committees, members take ownership in the programand are more likely to get involved and embrace the results.”
“I also want to thank the Health and Safety Institute (HSI) andthe Renton Site Safety Committee for their input on the procedureand help in getting members to comply with the new system,”added Curran.
FIRE! The word sparks an adrenalineh that prompts immediate action. In-nct is to simply grab a fire extinguisherd use it on the fire. But how many peopleve actual experience using a fire extin-sher before they are faced with a real
e?Thanks to a unique hands-on trainingss provided by the IAM/Boeing Healthd Safety Institute (HSI), many more indi-uals are getting first-hand experience to
able them to successfully fight the flames.e two-hour course identifies the elementscessary to have a fire; the classificationsfire; the types of extinguishing agentslized in fighting fires; how certain fireinguishers work; and most importantticipants get hands-on training in fight-four different fire scenarios.
Training Helps Individuals Put Out the FireMany people assume you simply point
the extinguisher at the fire and it will be out.Participants discovered it was not as easyas it looked to put out the flames. Fewpeople realize how very little time theyhave to use the fire extinguisher. Mostextinguishers can only discharge between10 and 15 seconds - making it imperative touse it properly. Literally, how you handlethe extinguisher determines if you succeed.
HSI Site Safety Committee member JimSchwalm, who has been teaching the classthroughout Puget Sound for several years,noted, “Of all the safety classes I havetaken and taught, this is the most valuable.The hands-on experience gives individualsthe confidence to successfully battle a fire.Typically, what we learn in safety classes isleft at work, but the information from thisclass should be shared with family mem-bers and others at home. The computersimulates real fires from various fuel sources(paper, chemical, and electrical) and deter-mines whether the extinguisher is beingproperly used and would actually put outthe fire. The computer also allows us tochange the type of fire and intensity somembers get to battle a variety of fire types.If they fail the first time, they can keeptrying until they succeed.”
One participant reported his experienceon a boat when a fire broke out. Theygrabbed the fire extinguisher and tried touse it, but nothing came out. Later theydiscovered it had been sitting for quite awhile and the chemicals had settled. Ifsomeone had shaken it up before trying touse it, the chemicals would have workedand the boat might have been saved.
Steward Paul Hoffman noted, “Nowwhen I remind members to change thebatteries in their smoke detector every six
months, I will also suggest they shake uptheir fire extinguisher at the same time toensure the chemicals will discharge prop-erly.”
Everyone in the class tried their hand atfire fighting, which prompted additionalideas. One member suggested, “Why notmake it a family entertainment night. Sim-ply purchase several fire extinguishers(which can be found for $10-$15) and leteach family actually discharge them. Itwould be money well spent and equal thecost of other family entertainment. How-ever, everyone in the family will have thefeel of how to properly use the extinguisherand chances are if a real fire occurs, theywill be able to put it out safely.”
mployees’ Ideas Into DailyMake Workplace Safer larly dangerous during the middle of the
day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.My own experience increased my aware-
ness. In October of 2001, I noticed a smallsore that was bleeding slightly about halfthe size of a pencil eraser on the right sideof my forehead. I put a band-aid on the sorein hopes that it would heal, but everymorning it would continue to bleed a little.I went to my doctor, he applied liquidnitrogen to the sore and it appeared to havehealed. A few months later, the sore reap-peared so my doctor reapplied the liquid
Rodeo Rounds Up Forklift Driverspromote safe forklift opera-tion and display the talent offorklift operators. Top cham-pionship prizes of $500, $400and $300 will be awarded tothe conference’s rodeo win-ners. The event is designed toshowcase the talents and skillsof motive equipment opera-tors, with the focus on the safeoperation of equipment asdrivers pick up and stack vari-ous loads while maneuveringan obstacle course.
For more info, visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/gov-conf/forkliftRodeo.htm or call888-451-2004.
Continued on page 12
Joe Smazik tries his hand at dousing the flames while HSI peer instructor Jim Schwalmoffers helpful advice. The computer simulates real fires from a variety of sources to giveparticipants hands-on experience using fire extinguishers.
Union Steward Paul Hoffmanaggressively attacks a fire in the class.
th only 12 seconds to extinguish the, Andy Hooper learned it’s not asy as it looks to effectively use a fireinguisher.
751 member Mike Fantinmade it to the finals in pastforklift rodeo competition.
ck fact sheet tory Graham ofing line.
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Firestone Tires - RentonFirst Ave MusicStudioFirst Choice CommunicationsFit ExpressFleet Service Auto RepairFlowers by KimFloyd’s PlaceFlying PigFoothills AutoForest Villa CleanersForsythe StudioFortune Dollar PlusFortunes Trading Co. Inc.Foster’s Office Equip.Four Season’s RoofingFred Meyer - Bonney LakeFreedom CyclesFreedom Therapeutic MassageFront Street DeliFurniture LoftG & L Automotive RepairG & S DetailG & S MotorsGalvin Flying Service, Inc.Gary’s Games & HobbiesGas Lamp Bar & GrillGES Exposition ServicesGiarde Tax ServiceGiorgiosGlacier Lanes Restaurant & LoungeGlacier TexacoGloria’s RestaurantGodfrey ChiropracticGold’s Gym - EverettGold’s Gym - MarysvilleGold’s Gym -Smokey PointGolden HouseGolden PagodaGoldenrod JewelersGoodyear Tire & Rubber Co. - AuburnGotRocksGottschalks - PuyallupGraham Hay & FeedGravity SportsGreat Cuts for HairGreat LakeGreen River MusicGreenwater General StoreGreenwood BooksGreg Rairdon Dodge, Chrysler, JeepGuitarvilleH & B TopsoilH & H Market & DeliH & R Block – Bonney LakeHair BankHair LoftHair Masters - Bonney LakeHair NewsHairy BusinessHangar Auto BodyHanson Chiropractic
Image MastersIndian MotorcycleIn-Out EspressoInn Sports Bar & GrillInterstate Tire & AutomotiveIsland EspressoIvar’s - LynnwoodJ & G CeramicsJ & M PublishingJ E L/Custom MetalFabricationJ Munkers Co.Jackie’s Java JointJadin Auto RepairJak’s GrillJB Bonney Lake MartJeffrey Nemitz, DDSJennifer’s Pet GroomingJensen’s SmokehouseJet ChevroletJet Fuel EspressoJiffy Lube - MarysvilleJim Little Staple SupplyJo Ann Fabrics - MarysvilleJohn Carssow, DDSJohn L. Scott Real EstateJohn’s Sporting GoodsJonee’s Bake ShopJoseph Chirpractic ClinicJP’s CaféJuan ColoradoJuanita Firs ShellJudd & Black - EverettJudd & Black - MarysvilleJumani Inc.Just Next Door LatteKami Teriyak - CovingtonKami Teriyaki - MarysvilleKaren’s Barber & StyleKasilof Fish Co.Kayak Point Golf CourseKeepsake CottageKeezer ChiropracticKelly’s AvonKennelly KeysKent BowlKent Food StoreKid Zone Childcare &PreschoolKing & BunnysKingston LumberKorea Tourist BureauLabcoLake City AutomobileLake Goodwin Resort & StoveLake Meridian CleanersLake MortgageLake Stevens Massage & NailLake Tapps ChevronLake Tapps Chiropractic Ctr.
Mac’s Hair CutMachinist Local #160Machinists, Inc.Mad Dog’s DinerMagic VideoMail & Postal NetworkMail ItMail MoversMajor League Barber BeautyMane IdeaManna TeriyakiMaple Crest Electric, Inc.Maple Valley Dough Shop BakeryMaple Valley MarketMarketplace Chiropractic & MassageMartha Lake Chiropractic Ctr.Mary’s Grocery & DeliMatt’s Chili DogsMcDaniel’s Do It CenterMcDonald’s - SumnerMenashe & Sons JewleryMenloMeridian TruckMerrill Lynch - EverettMeucci & Co.Mighty Bond Windshield RepairMike’s AutomotiveMike’s Help KeyMiller's Natural PetMilton WokMinami TeriyakiMJ’s HairhouseMobile Music Sound ProductionModel GarageMonster GamingMore than a TanMorton’s United DrugsMothersboard ComputersMotorplexMr. Bill’s RestaurantMU Larda DCAMuckleshoot BingoMukilteo Cedar ProductsMukilteo Liquor StoreN.M. Coutts DesignNana Janna’s AntiquesNapa Auto Parts - Bonney LakeNapa Auto Parts - CovingtonNapoli PizzeriaNelson’s Jewelry & GiftsNew Berry RealtyNew Luck Toy RestaurantNew Tech Industries, Inc.New Berry Realty of KentNew Berry Realty of Renton
Stilly Auto Parts – NAPAStop ‘n ShopSub Shop #8SummertideSumner Food CenterSun City Sun SpaSun CleanersSun Dancing LLCSun PalaceSunbreak CaféSunny’s CaféSunrise DinerSunset AutoSunshine CornersSuper Cuts - TukwilaSuper Handy MarketSuper HawkSuper Mechanics, Inc.Superior CabinetsT.S. McHughsTaco Time - EverettTacoma Screw Products - EverettTailors Shoe RepairTan DucTaqeria TropicalTasters WokTaylor’s Shoe RepairTaylor’s Auto BodyTen Mercer RestaurantTeri’s HallmarkTexaco - Granite FallsTexaco - OrtingTexaco Xpress Lube - EnumclawTGF CutsThe Alliance NetThe Australian Pie Co.The Calico Cat & Bernina TooThe Cleaner - Des MoinesThe Color PurpleThe Fine GrindThe Fine Grind TooThe Home Depot - PuyallupThe Hoot OwlThe Looking GlassThe Peak Adventure SportsThe Petal PatchThe Sums, Inc.The Sweet AffairThe UPS Store - SeattleThriftway – MarysvilleThriftway – ShorelineThuong Le Thi Nail SalonTiger Mountain Coffee Co.Timber TavernTiny’s Tire FactoryTLC & MoreTokyo TeriyakiTony’s Barber ShopTool TownTop Foods - Lake TappsTop Foods - SnohomishTorico RestauranteToshi TeriyakiTravel Meetings & IncentivesTriple “R” EnterprisesTriple PlayTropitana SalonsTrottersTulalip Liquor StoreTurner’s GroceryU.A. Local 26Union 76 - PacificUnion 76 - RentonUnion 76 - SpeedwayUnion Pacific Rail RoadUrban FitnessUS Dollar PlusUti Tech NailVan Lierop’s Garden MarketVan’s TavernVanSlageren Logging Inc.V-Fix-It HondaVideo Gaming CentralVideo WorksVillage InnVillage WoodworksVision QuestVJ NailsW.S. EaglesWagner InsuranceWapiti WooliesWarren Westlund BuickWeisfield Jewelers - EverettWendy’s - Bonney LakeWesco Autobody SupplyWesco TransmissionWest MarineWest Seattle Licenses Inc.Westernco Donuts - EverettWesternco Donuts - RentonWhite Center ChiropracticWhite River DrycleanersWigs, Wigs, WigsWilliam Ehni, MDWillows Chiropractic ClinicWireless Trends - KentWorldwide Home LendingX Press LubeX-Treme SoundY’s CleanersYMCA - AuburnYummy Teriyaki & SushiZ’s BurgerZina’s
Ping HairPinnacle Lending GroupPioneer ComputersPizza FactoryPizza Hut - CovingtonPizza Time EateryPJ’s Leisure TravelPlay It Again SportsPlum DeliciousPoggie TavernPony Express White CenterPoodles n PalsPooh’s CornerPoole Pain Relief Clinic“Poor Boys” Auto RepairPort of SubsPort-A-MedicPoseidon Diving & Water SportsPoulsbo Market PlacePower TintsPremier SatellitePriced Right Print & SignPrime CleanersPro BodyPro CleanersPro NailsProctor Products Co.Production Plating, Inc.Professional Lube & Oil ServicesPrudential Meridian ValleyPueblo Vigo RestaurantPuget Sound Ctr. for Teaching, Learning & TechnologyPure FitnessPurolator Air FiltrationPurvis Drum ShopPuyallup National Auto PartsPuyallup TransmissionPuyallup Valley TaxidermyPyuallup ChryslerQFC - EverettQFC - Richmond BeachQFC - SeattleQFC - WallingfordQuick StopQuizno’s - Smokey PointQuizno’s Subs - Lake StevensR & R American CycleR.M. Pavalunas DDSRainbow CaféRainier DentalRandy’s RestaurantRascals Casino & RestaurantRascals Fish BarRazor’s Edge Barber ShopRazors EdgeRB’S Obsolete Automotive, Inc.Rebate Service CenterRed Apple Market - Dominic’sRed Apple Market - Sumner
Special thanks to the following businesses that support our efforts to ‘Land the 7E7’ by proudly displayingour “We Can Do It” poster. Other businesses may have signs posted, but the Union was not specifically notified.
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751 Retiree Picnic
Congratulations to the following memberswho retired from Boeing:
Retirees
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
Retired Business Rep John Blankenship and his wifeTrudy enjoy visiting with Paul Staley.
Retiree Al Fanning and his wife Monica planned to taketheir granddaughters to the zoo following the picnic.
Even theweathercooperatedfor thisyear’sRetired ClubPicnic atWoodlandPark.Retireesfilled theshelter andgathered attables acrossthe lawn, aswell.
Joe and Carolyn Candito lookedat photos from a Retired Picnicfrom years past.
Retirees brought a side dish or dessert to share while Unionofficers and staff provided the chicken.
Photo left:Music forthe picnicwascomplimentsof WesternWashingtonOld TimeFiddlers.
Several hundred retirees and their families turned out for theannual retired club picnic on Monday, July 14. The crowd got tovisit with old friends, share a side dish/dessert with friends,dance to the music, play horseshoes or cards and some evenventured to visit the zoo following the lunch. A good time washad by all.
RETIREMENT NEWS
Travel Opportunities
Sept. 27 - Stampede Pass Rail Express,includes breakfast, train,entrance to Central Wash-ington State Fair....$115
Sept. 27-28 - Great Rivers Express in-cludes trip above plus trainto Portland, hotel in Dalles,Columbia Gorge Cruise,dinner and more.....$295.
Medicare Bills Need Real Prescription PlanThe Alliance for Retired Americans,
along with its affiliated unions and awide array of community and seniororganizations are joining forces to stop apair of phony Medicare drug benefitbills passed by the U.S. Senate and House.
The House and Senate approved sepa-rate Medicare bills (HR 1 and S1) lastmonth. The two Medicare bills are nowin the hands of a House-Senate confer-ence committee that may work throughthe summer to reconcile the differences.Unfortunately, both bills leave seniorswith huge drug costs, yet encourageemployers to drop retiree drug coverage.
Critics say the bills would privatizeMedicare, drive up premiums for seniorswho want to stay in traditional Medicareplans and do nothing to curtail soaringprescription drug prices. On average,
prices of the 50 most-prescribed drugs toseniors rose 3.5 times the rate of infla-tion in 2002, according to a report by
Families USA, a health care consumergroup. For more information, visitwww.retiredamericans.org.It’s Not Too Late to Call
Despite the passage of Medicare billsby both the House and Senate, it is nottoo late to let your elected officials knowhow you feel. Call toll-free 1-877-331-2000, ask for your Senators and Repre-sentative by name and tell them to vote“NO” on any final Medicare bill that:
• privatizes the program by turning itover to the private insurance industry;
• means-tests the program;• forces seniors who remain in Medi-
care to get prescription drugs throughprivate stand alone plans;
• forbids Medicare from negotiatingfor the best possible prices.
CALL TODAY AND BE HEARD.
Drug Industry Earns Lobbying DividendsThe pharmaceutical industry spent
a whopping $91.4 million on lobby-ing activities last year, according to astudy by Public Citizen, a consumeradvocacy group. The study also foundthat the drug industry hired 675 lob-byists, including 26 former membersof Congress and 342 with ties to thefederal government.
A second report shows the 10drug firms listed in the Fortune 500earned $35.9 billion in profits lastyear. Those drug company profitswere equal to more than half of totalprofits reported by the entire For-tune 500 list, which is even morereason why seniors need a meaning-ful prescription drug plan.
751 retiree Mary King talks withGeorge Kourpias, President of theAlliance for Retired Americans, aboutprescription coverage for seniors.
Elvin AdamsLarry BaumgardtJerry BiddleLoyd BradfordSteven DeckerDouglas FaulknerJames FrederickWallace HardinDale KaurinGerald KottenbrockGregory LanceJudy LenceKeith LoutockyYong MartonWalter NakataGary Nelson
Gary OverbayJo PapworthRichard PawlowskiRobert RogersLinda SalleeJose SantosJames StogsdillNolan StormShirley TaylorGary TingleyRobert TruppnerRobert TuckLeonard WernerAlmeta WhiteSharon Williams
For information on the following trips,contact Mary King (206-363-5915) orIrene Tilford (425-432-0501).
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COCKATIELS - hand-fed and tame, orange-faced $45; white-faced $50; albino $60; peach-faced lovebirds $45. 253-839-2159
ST. CROIX/DATAHDIN Hair sheep – reg.stock, meat wethers. No shearing, twin 2 year,extremely healthy, non-aggressive. Great forsmall farms. 509-773-5988 [email protected]
REGISTERED APPALOOSA GELDING –3-yrs old, ready for training. Bay color withlighter areas. Nice disposition, friendly. Parttrade for good saddle $850. Yelm, call forbloodlines and directions. 360-568-7784
AMERICAN PONIES, QUARTER HORSES– CHEAPER IN YAKIMA. Owner/trainerKim 509-248-9279
PERSIANS – CFA registered chinchilla andshaded silvers (Fancy Feast Kitties). Pet,breeder, and show-quality. Starting at $400.
1965 CHEVROLET PU, 6 CYL, HI-TORKENGINE 235 & 3-speed transmission. 1962FORD FALCOLN, 6 Cyl engine & 3-speedtransmission. Best offer. 206-937-9697
STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED, fix thatunsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic column today!Columns repaired or modified. Columns andparts for sale. 425-228-3326
CAR STEREO EQUIPMENT – below retail!CD players and changers, cassette decks, amps,speakers, subwoofers & more. Accessories,too! Pioneer, Sony, JVC, Jensen, MTX &more. Installation also available. 253-826-4378
CHEVY MOTOR- 350 4 bolt main. Runsgreat. Call Jerry after 10 AM $350 OBO. 425-432-9530
CAB-OVER CONTRACTOR’S ladder rack.Fits full size 8’ box, non-canopy type. Goodcondition $275 OBO cash. 253-631-0261
’92 GRAND CARAVAN DODGE ROOFRACKS – 2 ea $40. 253-852-3877
1976 STARCRAFT, 18’ 70 HP Evenrude, E-Z Loader trailer, depth sounder, two (2) Walkerelectric down riggers, two (2) Big Jon manualdown riggers $1800 OBO. 425-861-5633
13 & HALF GREGOR ALUMINUM BOATwith 15 HP Johnson Outboard and Minnkotaelectric motors on Tuffy Trailer. 3 seats, extras– exc cond $2000. Must see. 253-854-4606
BOAT, 15’ BELL BOY 75 HP motor $1500,also 9 HSP engine auxiliary $400. 206-244-7948
15’ GLASTRONE OPEN BOW & trailer–good crab boat $200. 425-255-4841
ATTENTION HOME OWNERS – Mortgagerates are the lowest in 40 years, low closingcosts, bad credit OK, better rates than anyCredit Union. Rick and Jerome 206-369-5196
FRESH BROWN EGGS for sale on the EastHill of Kent. These eggs are laid by free-rangechickens and are absolutely yummy! Only$1.75 per dozen! Give us a call on 253-630-8520. We’re easy to find.
SNACK 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
A NEW CATALOG! Great kitchen tools,stoneware and simple additions on sale. Nowis the time to book your kitchen show! CallDebbie 360-793-9679
READY TO STOP SMOKING? Hypnosiscan help. Ease cravings, no withdrawals- noweight gain. Ron 360-387-1197
RX DRUGS from Canada- 50% less than U.S.prices! 425-251-8168
THERE’S STILL TIME TO FIT IN THATBIKINI. Loose 20 lbs and inches in weeks.Call NOW! Ron 360-387-1197
EBAY SELLER GOOD-OL-BEAR will sellyour items. I pay all costs- do everything-pictures to shipping. 50/50 split selling price.4-years experience. 253-863-8052 after 4 PMor email [email protected]
STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED- fix thatunsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic column today!Columns repaired or modified. Columns andparts for sale. 425-228-3326
E-GADS GAME HAS ARRIVED! The gamethat pays you to play! Great fundraiser! Getpaid to have fun! 206-941-0114 www.e-gads.net/?id=SH9123
NEED YOUR CARPET OR VINYL IN-STALLED? 21 years experience, dependable,with quality work. Licensed and bonded. CallGregg 425-343-6013
I MAKE BAR SOAP from all natural ingredi-ents, coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil to name afew- great for sensitive skin $4 per bar. 253-631-4125
HERBALIFE Independent Distributor- callfor products or opportunity. New 100% naturalincredible products. Business opportunity thatis exploding! Call 1-888-231-9665 or 253-709-0602 or visit www.healthmotivation.com.
WELDING DONE AT REASONABLEPRICES. Small jobs welcome. 206-242-2232
UNSECURE FUTURE? Need a Plan B? 80-year old billion dollar company has solutionto the health care crisis. To find out more,visit www.ushealthadvisors.com/usaplus1253-435-4543
NEW & USED POOL TABLES for home.Pool balls, sticks, lights, cover for tables. Willrecover pool tables, set-up & level. 253-638-0008
FREE: LOWERY GENIE ORGAN, all instru-ments, background works! Note: two (2)broken keys (minor repair). 253-529-0754after 3 PM
STEREO W/CABINET, includes Kenwooddual cassette deck, Kenwood turntable withautomatic return 45 & 33.3, Yamaha CD player,Onkyo tuner amplifier with AM/FM $95. 425-255-1184
PIANO – Baldwin Acrosonic $600. 425-255-1184
DELL LATITUDE LAPTOP. Pentium III650mhz, 256mb, 20.0g HD, CD, floppy,56K, attaché, USB, 14.1” TFT LCD, S-VHSTV output, charger, more. Excellent condi-tion $750. 206-772-7771
DISPLAY COUNTER 5 foot, lighted woodtop, black sides, $50. Can deliver Yelm area.Very nice wood dinette set $200. Futon sofabed with mattress $100. Accordion $40. 360-458-7784
FUTON BEDS, metal (2) 1 is a double bed.The other is a double on bottom and single ontop with mattresses. $50 each. 360-897-9860
OLD STORE DISPLAY made of oak andcomes with two (2) glass shelves and casters foreasy moving. Dimensions are 69L x 36H x26D. 360-659-6486
DAVENPORT, 9’ custom, gentle curve. Lightbrown, black and rose floral from Seattle De-sign Center. Paid $3K, selling for $595 or tradefor smaller sofa? 206-824-5494
COFFEE TABLE, 40” round and matchingend-table. Beautiful glass and blonde marble.From Seattle Design Center. Paid $1400, sell-ing for $495. Need the cash. 206-824-5494
FRIGIDAIRE 4-burner, natural gas cooktop,very clean $50. New white porcelain cast-ironbath sink $25. Big band records- 45’s & 78’s.425-255-1804
ALL-GLASS AND BRASS COFFEE TABLE$45, clothes dryer Frigidaire model selling forhalf the cost $150, child bed and mattress for 3-7 years old $55. 206-772-1752
SIMPLY ELEGANT white wicker glass-topped dining room table with four (4) match-ing arm chairs and two (2) matching barstools $175 OBO. 425-353-4004
EDGEWOOD AREA, 3 bdrm/1.75 bath house,1820 sq ft $195,950. Large 2-car garage that fitsup to 4 cars. Thermal windows, gas heat- 10minutes from Auburn Boeing. 253-927-1098
FOR SALE BY OWNER- SUNRISE EAST,55+ beautiful gated community park w/club-house and pool- 2192 sq ft, manufactured home,3 bdrm/2 bath, living/dining room, lg kitchen/family room, 2-car attached garage plus severalupgrades. East Wenatchee 509-884-3542
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.
FOR SALE- 3 bdrm, 5 minutes from RentonBoeing plant in excellent neighborhood $175K.206-772-1752
FURNISHED AUBURN STUDIO APT forrent. Close to Boeing plant and Game FarmPark. Clean and cozy $425/month- includesutilities. 253-939-4876
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.
SMALL ORCHARD, 3 BDRM home inEphrata on 36 acres. Two (2) wells, indoorpool, 2 acres of various fruit- 7 acres irrigationrights. Equipment included. $140K 509-754-2168
REDUCED PRICE, 3 BDRM/2 bath, living,dining room with eating bar. All appliancesstay, including washer/dryer and new airconditioner. New carpet throughout.1 blockto stores $72K. Modular home in park inFederal Way. Nice payments. 253-529-7838
LOVING, CHRISTIAN FAMILY WISHINGTO ADOPT an infant. If you would like anadoption plan, please call our attorney collect.Joan, reference #5349. 206-728-5858
CUT, SPLIT, SEASONED FIREWOOD- ce-dar/fir. Approx .375 cord $35. You haul. 253-833-2297 Dry cedar kindling, great for startingcampfires $4.50 bag. 253-833-2297
PING PONG TABLE, net & paddles $20.Telescope $15. Boat, 15’ Bell Boy 75 HPSmotor $1500 and 9 HPS eng auxiliary $400.206-244-7948
2 HUNTING RIFLES, 300 Mag Winchester$350 & 30-06 $175 – both with 3-9 powerscopes; STIHL 029 Super chainsaw $250.Seven (7) 4’ redwood and myrtle wood, 2”thickness – best offer. Oak Gershman toolbox– best offer. 253-927-1098
SNACK 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 – postage paid. 253-847-5425
SEEDLESS GRAPE PLANTS, filbert, hazel-nut, lavender, crocosmia, flame fennel, anise,holly & firs. Free hanging baskets. 425-255-1804
STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED, fix thatunsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic column today!Columns repaired or modified. Columns andparts for sale. 425-228-3326
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
PATIO BLOCKS, 2” x 8” x 16” - .15 centseach, Delta toolbox for standard pickup, blackplastic $25. 206-244-2306
TOOLS, rifle 8 m/m 1891 Mauser. 425-255-2999
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PROPERTY
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WHEELED YARD VACUUM, 5 HP engine,LWB canopy- very good condition $295 withboat rack.. 425-255-1804
ARE YOU MAKING CABINETS? Havefinished drawers, doors, etc. Mahogany closetdoors with passage and hinges, regular doors.425-255-1804
RX DRUGS from Canada- 50% less than U.S.prices! 425-251-8168
WOMEN’S STEEL-TOED tennis shoes, size6, green and white color, excellent condition. 6weeks old, worn only once. Paid $150- will sellfor $50. Call 206-772-3074
SMALL TABLE - great for apartment $15,standing light $15, new coffee maker- neverused $15, new bagel toaster $15, computer$200. 206-772-1752
TRIPLE ACTION EXERCISER- Voit gravityrider $75, Vitamaster $75, white and golddresser $50, hanging light for hall $45. 206-772-1752
NEW, NEVER INSTALLED GAS STOVETOP and hood, cream color $300 for both (halfof our cost). 206-772-1752
WANTED: CANOE, any size or a small boat12’ or less for lake fishing. Under $150, please.425-271-8789
WARM ROOM LOCKER UNIT. Contains100 individual lockers $3100. 208-365-4361
FOUR QUART White Mountain hand-crankice cream freezer, Hitachi home bread maker.Both in very good condition $25 each. 253-863-1102
POSTCARD pictures of Alaska-Yukon expo-sition of 1909. Collectors item. Best offer.425-255-1184
8’ LIVINGSTON BOAT with oars $250 OBO.3-point mount PTO driven tractor sprayer $250OBO. Other equipment available. 360-568-8818
LAYOFF BLUES, depression? Life got youdown? Unlock all your answers. Hypnosis canhelp. Ron 360-387-1197
BE MENTALLY FIT. Improve concentra-tion. Be an excellent thinker, test taker, publicspeaker. Have courage- all through hypnosis.Let go of fear and improve memory. Ron 360-387-1197
KAUAI, Hawaii beachfront. Perfect oceanview for wedding, graduation, birthday, anni-versary, Christmas, gift. Full kitchen, pool,lanai, 2 bdrms. 14 days 2004 @75/night. 360-297-8468
MOTOR 9.9 HP Johnson with gas tank $700,utility trailer 51” x 86” x 31” $180, 19” colorTV $40, car top baggage carrier $40, woman’sbike $20. All new except bike. 206-355-7056
FREE: 36” STORM DOOR. 206-852-8927
ATV TRAILER- over 6’ wide, 12’ long. Tail-gate drops down for ramp. Asking $1000. 206-431-1053 AFTER 3:30 PM
SHOP DUST BLOWER, in & out (GeneralElectric) AC motor, .33 HP H 260 V115 PHIRPM 725 Code S $100 OBO. 253-852-6809
OLD COLLECTIBLE RUSTY WHEELBAR-ROWS $5 each, old rusty shovels, forks, rakes,etc $1 each. All garden ornaments, mail boxesfor garden tools to be put on poles $3 each. 253-852-6809
CHEVRON GAS PUMP- 1960’s Takheim,red in color, long hose and nozzle, good condi-tion and hand-crank, blue high boy, oil pumpthat you fill your own container- both for $500.253-852-6809
CHEVY TRUCK HOOD for 1957 Chevy, nodents, good condition $75, steel link tow chainswith hooks on both ends- 12’ to 15’ long $1 &$2 a foot. 253-852-6809
COMMON CORED BUILDING BRICKS-gray, concrete blocks, 2 holes and 3 holes- lotsof them for foundation, etc. .35 cents each.253-852-6809
10 GALLON GLASS JARS with lids used forhoney storage, etc. $2.75 each. 253-852-6809
30 GALLON HONEY EXTRACTOR withplatform- 2 frame and you flip them $175.Good condition hand-crank. 253-852-6809
CUB INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR 1948-6 implements blade, harrow, plow, cultivator,disc drag. As is $3500. 253-852-6809
RAILROAD IRON PIECES used for anvils inshop- various sizes $5 each. 253-852-6809
T-DRILL- half inch through 2” pipe modelT55G- all parts $700 OBO. 253-852-6809
HOUSE PLANTS, various sizes and kinds-also outdoor plants, crocosmia, houseleeks/hens & chicks, chives- $2 to $5. 253-852-6809
PURPLE HEART large hanging and pedestalplants $5 to $12- beautiful! 253-852-6809
BALL CANNING JARS – wide mouth, regu-lar and pint jars $2.75 to $5 dozen. 253-852-6809
FOUR (4) 30’ long extra large ALUMINUMGUTTERS, cream colored caps and spikes.Half never used $50 each. Might deliver-also smaller gray 26’. 206-354-9406
CEMETERY LOTS – 4 side-by-side in azaleagarden in Greenwood Cemetery in Renton.$2500 each or all for $9500. 425-255-1184
TWO (2) ACRES on Whidbey Island atLagoona Point Road. No water view. Asking$29,900. 253-564-9045
CEMETERY LOTS- Mount Olive in Renton.2 stacked. Make offer. 208-453-8273
1.25 ACRE WOODED BUILDING lot, approx3 miles from Belfair, WA. Elect/phone avail-able- only $19,900. Contact Barbara Huson,Reid Real Estate 1-800-773-3227
NACO/THOUSAND TRAILS charter mem-bership for sale. Access to ALL ThousandTrails preserves nationwide. 2003 dues al-ready paid. $3500 and closing fee. 206-524-0266
LOT ON THE LAKE- Lake Trask, MasonCounty. 21’ trailer, sleeps 6. Pool, shower,lodge, playgrounds and more available to allmembers $4500. 425-353-9143
THOUSAND/NACO MEMBERSHIP accessto all Thousand Trails preserves nationwide$3000. Call Lillian 425-337-1842
TIMESHARE FOR SALE- 10K credits worth$15K, asking $8500. Need to sell now. NW,Canada, California, Hawaii, Oregon, etc. Pleasecall soon! 360-691-0307
LEISURE TIME MEMBERSHIP- $1800. 7parks- access to Thousand Trails with ex-tended membership. 2003 dues paid. Leavemessage 306-825-5478
WANT TO RENT 17’ or 19’ motor home forweek of August 26 through September 1. Ex-cellent references. 206-352-6598
1983 COACHMEN, 32’ Class A, 454 V8, 6.5ONAN, new tires, brakes, shocks, exhaust,door, fridge and more! Call for details. Nicemotor home. $12,500. 253-952-2811
1990 22’ WINNEBAGO CLASS A motorhome. Immaculate interior. 454 engine, newtires and shocks. Generator, microwave andoven. Lots of extras. Low miles. Price reducedto $12,950. 360-299-1465
1991 25’ JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER- fullyself-contained, air, and AV wing- excellentcondition. Sleeps 6, very clean, leveling jacks$5K OBO. 206-243-2490
1998 ALPENLITE 9’10 , elect, jacks, genera-tor, air, microwave, CD player, cable-ready,roof ladder, outside shower $17K OBO. 206-604-4843 or 509-681-1129
NEW 1950’s REPRODUCTION SCHWINNgirls bicycle. Rode only about 4 times. Paid$550. Will sell for $300. 425-353-0564
TRAVEL TRAILER, 13’ long, Canadian-made Trillum. Very sturdy fiberglass con-struction. Has awning and other extras. It’sa beauty! $3500. 425-337-2621
PING PONG TABLE, net & paddles $20.Telescope $15. Boat, 15’ Bell Boy 75 HPSmotor $1500 and 9 HPS eng auxiliary $400.206-244-7948
CANNON 1843, 2 thirds scale reproduction2.25 bore steel-lined barrel. Colt diamond backpistol, 4” barrel .22 cal. 425-353-4004
ALMOST NEW- rode once 18 speed, RedGiant brand Iguana model mountain bike.Paid $450, wanting $150 OBO. 206-932-3272 evenings.
NEED A COMPACT TRACTOR? We spe-cialize in used Gray-market tractors. Yanmar,all 4-WD, new loaders, 18 to 28 HP, low hours.Implements new and used. Terry 206-255-6563
1950S 12 x 36 Atlas lathe. Steady rest, minattachment with original stand. Nice condition$500. 13 x 48 Clavsing late, phase converter-needs work $350. 206-932-8672
CRANK TYPE 400 AMP welder with 25leads P&G- works great and much more.253-852-0845
26 FORD- CHEV 350 powered $10K ortradecar, silver plus cash for 560 SL Mercedes Benz.Al 253-852-7447
1963 SWB CHEVY PICKUP, 8K miles onrebuilt engine, fair body, canopy, shop manual& repair records $995 OBO. 425-255-1804
1967 RAMBLER AMC REBEL, 4 door, V8engine, auto trans. Still runs $1000. 425-228-1298
1969 RED PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, ModelJ. In very good condition- only 98K miles. Callto make best offer! 206-772-1145
1976 3/4 CHEVY PICKUP truck, canopy. 1ton rear end. As is $750. 425-228-1298
1976 GMC VANDURA 4X4, 3 quarter tonshorty original. 105K miles, sml blk 400, AT,410 Dana 60, Dana 44, 205 transfer, new carb,brakes, shocks $6500 OBO. 360-829-3312 or253-569-9136
1978 EL CAMINO, 350 engine, good condi-tion $1950. 425-861-5633
1982 CHEVY HALF VAN- original owner.Hard to find- have all paperwork $2500 OBO.Call weekends or mornings. 425-432-7526
1984 CHEVY PICKUP, 454 engine, 3 quarterton. 100K miles. Camper shell. Setup forfishing, hunting. Very nice shape $4500. Yelm360-458-7784
1984 CADILLAC BERITZ, 2 door, leatherseats, sunroof, good tires, air conditioner, runsgood $3000 OBO. 253-839-5595
1989 DODGE CARAVAN- new engine $2K.206-772-1752
1990 OLDS Q-4, 4 door, no dents, 33,730miles, top cond, runs great. One owner, mustsee to appreciate $5300 cash. 206-323-6829
1995 NISSAN 200 SX. Teal, 2-door. 16 valve,1.8L, one owner, very, very clean. Well-maintained, good running, new battery, plugs.Bellevue $3495. 425-226-1760
1998 FORD WINDSTAR, power windows,power locks, rear air conditioner, excellentcondition. BECU will lend $6975, asking$6700. 425-861-5633
2000 CHEV SILVERADO 4X4, 1500 P/U,red/charcoal leather, 30K miles, fully loaded,including an automatic sunroof. Excellentcondition. Priced at only $23K. 253-288-2153or 253-261-0592
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, all leather inte-rior, exc cond, 40K miles, selling for $10K,paid $30K. Drive & see the comfort. 31’BAYLINER boat with cabin, down rigger andtrailer. We took the boat for 6 month rent owed.206-772-1752
MAZDA TRUCK $4000. 206-772-1752
2002 DAEWOO LANOS, 18K miles, 33 mpg,AC, radio, 5-speed hatchback, seats fold downrear, 4-mounted studded snow tires $6K. 425-828-7896
Grand
Prize
Drawing
Raffles
Food
Music
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 Hwy S.
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
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
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Union members continue to do theirpart to make Boeing more productiveand efficient. In Renton, employees inFacilities have been working closely withmanagement, engineering and area utili-ty companies to conserve energy and cutpower costs in the plant.
To date, the efforts have been verysuccessful as the site has achieved a 44percent reduction in electrical power
used. Whilesome of thed e c r e a s ecan be at-tributed tospace re-d u c t i o n ,much of theother sav-ings is dueto energyconserva-tion lightingprograms,improvedm a i n t e -nance prac-tices, andenhancedcommuni-
cation that is influencing employee be-havior. The concerted effort helps lowerone of the Company’s top expenses -industrial power rates. Keep in mind thatmoney saved (even on power rates)
makes Boeing more competitive, whichin turn equates into jobs.
Renton Facilities Union Steward TomStaples, who has been involved in theeffort for the past three years, stated,“The effort really started in 2000 whenenergy rates skyrocketed. However, thiswill be an on-going project becausemanufacturers continue to offer updatedlamps and fixtures that provide increasedefficiency. Often the efficiencies are dra-matic enough to warrant a new purchaserather than simply maintaining existingequipment.”
“We’re beginning to see a culturalchange. Employees are more aware ofhow everything affects the bottom line,”Tom stated. “Working together we aresucceeding in conserving power. In Fa-cilities, we understand that we can havea tremendous impact on the energy used- whether it is changing fixtures, usingdifferent lamps, or installing more effi-cient motors in equipment.”
A web-based energy management sys-tem helps Facilities employees select themost efficient light fixtures and bulbs forthe particular work area. Facilities hasalready replaced many of the 400 watthalogen lamps with fluorescent lights andwill continue to update the plant. Not onlydo the new fixtures provide more directlight to the work areas, they reduce powerconsumption by up to 25 percent.
“These are the type of changes thatshould be taking place throughout theCompany. What may seem small or in-consequential, when multiplied through-out the Company can amount to a huge
nitrogen. When the sore returned again in April,2002, my doctor took a biopsy and confirmed itwas a form of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma)and removed it with simple outpatient surgery inJune, 2002.
I began researching basal cell carcinoma andlearned it is the most common of skin cancers. Itis a small, slow-growing, painless ulcer presentfor years and is non-malignant in the sense that itdoesn’t spread throughout the body and isn’t lifethreatening. However, if basal skin cancer isallowed to grow slowly over a period of years, itcan become disfiguring to the eyelids, the nose,and the ears, which are the more common sites –with approximately 80% located on the head andneck.
I discovered fair skinned individuals of Celtic(Irish and Scots) background who burn easily andare over 40 years of age are more likely to developskin cancers. I am a second generation Irish-American, who fits the description of those mostat risk. I am not a sun worshipper, but I haveplayed fast and slow pitch softball, am an avidhiker, work in my yard often, and enjoy fishing –all usually without wearing a hat. However, alltypes of skin that have been exposed to the sunover many years can develop skin cancers.
Someone who has had one basal cell skincancer can develop more in the future. Therefore,I must watch for any new skin lesions that maydevelop and monitor the area of my foreheadwhere the cancer will be removed. In addition, Iam vigilant about my exposure to the sun, wearprotective clothing and utilize sun screen protec-tion (at least factor 35). It is also important for menot to spend too much time in the sun whether myskin is protected or not.
Again, as summer weather heats up, take thetime to use proper sunscreen and minimize yourrisk in developing basal cell skin cancer.
savings,” Tom added.Union Representative Larry Brown
applauds the effort and noted, “We areencouraged by the energy savings. It canbe translated directly into saving jobs.
Safety Tip: Sunand Skin CancerContinued from page 7
All members should think about thatwhen they leave the room, turn off theswitch. We can all make a difference anddo our part – it’s just a matter of educat-ing workers on how they can help.”
Energy Well SpentConservation EffortPays Off in Savings
Steward Tom Staples (r) shows Business Rep Larry Brown new lamps to beinstalled in Renton that will provide more direct light to the work area anduse 25 percent less power – resulting in a huge cost savings each month.
Above: At the new MaytagStore in Tukwila, RonMcGaha (l) and LarryMonger (r) distributeinformational flyers onhow Maytag closed itsplant in Illinois to getcheaper labor rates inMexico.
Union Tells Maytag “Make It in the USA”As Maytag opened two new stores in Puget Sound,
a familiar face was there to greet them - MachinistUnion members. The message members had was simple:“Make it in the USA or the USA won’t make it!”
This country has already lost too many good-payingmanufacturing jobs. So when Maytag announced plansto move its refrigerator plant in Galesburg, Illinois toMexico – a move that would put 1600 union workersand their families out of work – our Union decided totake action and educate the public to the corporate
strategy.When customers purchase Maytag products, they
want a symbol of American pride – a dependable,quality product made in the USA. Maytag is risking avaluable reputation and quality workmanship simply toincrease an already profitable product line. Will con-sumers see a price reduction when Mexican workersmaking just 58¢ an hour begin production of theseappliances? Not likely.
Even more appalling is the fact that since 1994, theGalesburg community has invested heavily in Maytagthrough training grants, low interest loans, corporatetax reductions and local sales tax increases. IAM-represented workers at the plant approved contractterms to lower costs and increase production. On Octo-ber 11, after announcing a 50 percent increase in earn-ings per share, Maytag announced it was moving pro-duction to Mexico.
Visit the Maytag Store and send a clear message:Make it in the USA or we won’t buy it!
Current fixtures asshown above are beingreplaced with moreefficient lamps toreduce energy costs.
Photo Left: Ron McGaha,Ed Lutgen, and LarryMonger educate onepotential customer whileBruce Spalding talks toanother customer.
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