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Inside IndexPresident's Message ...... 2Political Action ............... 3Health & Safety ............. 4

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Community Service ...... 6Retirement ...................... 9Want Ads ........................ 10

Moving MusclesThe More theMerrier Shops adopt daily

exercise programs toreduce strains andsprains

Understanding that health care will remain a top issuefor our members, the Union distributed a health caresurvey in late January, which will help formulate theUnion’s contract proposal to Boeing later this year.

751-member David Brayer was eager to give input. Henoted, “Health care is the biggest issue for me – especiallyas I look toward retirement. I have had a four-way bypasssurgery and have a pacemaker. In addition, I have sleepapnea and must use a C-pap machine to breathe at night.Good health care coverage is critical.”

With health care premiums rising in double digits eachyear of the contract, the Union asked members to prioritizetheir health care issues and coverage. As our average ageapproaches 49 to 50, health care becomes more and moreimportant to every member.

Please take the time to fill out the survey and return it toyour Union Steward or any of the Union offices as soon aspossible.

Thanks to efforts by Union Stewards Steve Parsley andTodd Campbell, a member will be reimbursed the $700 hepaid after his wife was taken to the Emergency Room atProvidence Everett Medical Center.

The member knew the facility was covered by Regenceand assumed the treatment would be paid at the customarypercentages. He was shocked to receive a bill for $900from the Emergency Room doctor. His wife made somecalls and was told by the doctor that $700 of the bill washis responsibility. The member went ahead and paid thebill because he had never received a direct bill before froma doctor. When themember toldStewards SteveParsley and ToddCampbell, theyagreed to look intothe matter.

Steve madenumerous phonecalls to the insur-ance company andexplained it was anemergency situa-tion. Regenceagreed to pay thedoctor after themember submit-ted the bills, thenthe member willbe reimbursed from the doctor for the amount he paid.

What Steve discovered in his investigation, he wantedto share with other members so they can avoid the same

problem and know how to handle such a situation.Regence BlueShield had been negotiating an agree-

ment with North Sound Emergency Medicine, whosedoctors practice in the emergency rooms at both Provi-dence-Everett Medical Center and Valley General Hospi-tal (Monroe). Unfortunately, effective October 15, 2004the emergency room doctors decided to terminate theircontract with Regence. This change affects only the ser-vices provided by the emergency room physicians andpractitioners employed by North Sound Emergency Medi-cine at Providence-Everett Medical Center and Valley

General Hospital(Monroe).

Providers who donot contract withRegence set thecharges for their ser-vices (the “billedcharges”) at their dis-cretion. On Oct. 15,2004 NSEM no longerhad a contract withRegence BlueShield.That means Regencewill apply your ben-efits to the billedcharges set by NSEM.Be aware, any coin-surance you are re-

sponsible for will be applied to those billed charges—resulting in higher out-of-pocket expense.

Without a contract with NSEM, Regence cannot payContinued on page 11

Surveying Health Care

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Members Help 7E7 Pass Production Test

751 members continued to give theirown time to help improve the quality oflife of others. In January, members spentseveral afternoons handing out informa-tion to Everett Goodrich employees andGiddens Industries Inc. employees – in-forming them of the benefits of Unionmembership. These employees have con-tacted the Union about obtaining IAMrepresentation at their respective plants.

It Takes Us All

751 member David Brayer fills out his health caresurvey for Union negotiators at the SparesDistribution Center.

As Boeing unveiled the first compos-ite fuselage section for the 7E7 airplane,751 members were there playing an inte-gral role in the development of this uniquenew plane. Our members are strivingdaily to make the Developmental Center(D.C.) the “Composite Center of Excel-lence.” Work being done here is criticalto the success of the 7E7, as well asseveral other Boeing projects.

This first full-scale, composite fuse-lage section measures 22 feet long andnearly 19 feet wide. Its successful pro-duction marks the first major develop-mental piece of the 7E7. This new fuse-lage section is the largest single compos-ite part of a pressurized air vessel everproduced. Boeing chose to make the 47section of the fuselage first since it is oneof the most challenging with many com-plex curves. Because it is one big part,the composite fuselage barrel does notneed rivets.

Our members, who operate the larg-est autoclaves (the high-pressure ovenused to cure composites) in the world,worked closely with engineers and 7E7partners to ensure this first fuselage sec-

Steward Steve Parsley (l) talks with Abdul Ahmed about theprocess to get Emergency Room doctor bills from ProvidenceEverett and Valley General Hospital in Monroe paid properly.

Steward Gets Emergency Room Bill RecoveryContinued on page 5

751 members helped build the first 7E7 Dreamliner composite fuselagesection at the D.C. site. This section is the largest single composite part everproduced. Our members worked closely with engineers and 7E7 partners toensure this first fuselage section was done right – thus keeping the 7E7manufacturing process on schedule.

Stewards distribute informationpackets informing Goodrichemployees of Union benefits.

Mason family openstheir hearts andhomes to kids

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Union Business Representatives

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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Working Together We Can Negotiate a Fair Contractby Mark Blondin,District President

Welcome back. I hope theholiday season was a happyone for all, and I sure hopeall members and their fami-lies came through it safely.You deserved your Union-negotiated break; now it’stime for all of us to to go to work. WhenI say get back to work, I’m talking aboutworking on coming together, sending astrong message of solidarity, unity, andstrength that will lead us to victory byhaving the membership overwhelminglyratify the contract with Boeing.

We have always taken the high road,and will continue to do so. We havealways done the right things for the rightreasons, and this year we will do justthat. It is right to protect jobs. It is rightto protect and increase pensions, and it isright to control health care costs incurred

by our members and theirfamilies. It is also right thatpast and future retirees getgood benefits.

2002 is in the past – wewon’t forget what happened,but we are negotiating forour future. Let’s get to work.

You should have receivedand filled out your health

care surveys by now. They will be im-portant when our bargaining committeesprepare the contract proposal. In March,the Union Stewards will disperse andcollect the full contract survey. We needyour input as our negotiations will openin late June. We have a big year ahead ofus with the Boeing negotiations, but wewill get through it successfully, together.

Airbus has been in the news a lotlately – some good, some bad.

Our members in Local 86 in Spokanewon the contract to build the floor panelsfor the new Airbus A380 freighter. Con-

gratulations to our members who provedthey can build the best products for anyaircraft, and to the company officials –especially Triumph Composite SystemsPresident Mary Lou Thomas – a formerIAM member , who negotiated the dealwith Airbus. It is truly remarkable whena company goes out looking for workthat not only keeps them profitable, butmore importantly, keeps us employed.What a concept.

On the other hand, we are solidlybehind the Boeing 767 Tanker program.The Airbus announcement to open aU.S. factory to build the proposed Air-bus tanker is a blatant attempt to under-mine Boeing’s and Machinists Union’sefforts to land the contract. Although theethics problems at Boeing have hurt ourefforts, we will continue to work closelywith Congress this year to secure thedeal on behalf of our members who buildthe best aircraft for the job – the Boeing767.

Finally, longtime IAM Business Rep-resentative Jerry Shreve, who worked atBoeing for many years prior to full timeUnion office, is retiring effective Febru-ary 2, 2005. Jerry has helped thousandsof workers and their families during hiscareer, and his work ethic has not goneunnoticed. Besides providing leadershipto Local 751E, (Jerry was past presidentof Local E) he worked with and trainedhundreds of Union Stewards who workedwith Jerry and together they made adifference. Jerry has also been an enthu-siastic organizer and has helped manynon-union workers secure the dream of anegotiated contract with mandated healthcare, wages, pensions, and work rules.Jerry, enjoy a long and happy retirement,you earned it and our appreciation.

Social SecurityIt is disconcerting to hear politicians

talk about “reforming” or “saving” So-cial Security in deliberately vague andconfusing terms and not being straight-forward about their real aims. It strainscredulity to think that 60 or 70 year oldpoliticians really care about what hap-pens to the Social Security system 50years from now. Their concern has to bedealing with the program, especially itsassets – now.

If the goal was simply to abolish So-cial Security on ideological grounds,political debate to scrap the system couldbe basic enough – end the deductionsand matching payments, and borrowenough money to phase out the benefi-ciaries over some years. We might see asmall one-time economic “bounce” asyounger people take home and spend alittle more money, this would phase outas older retirees receive less. Theeconomy would continue on its presentborrow and spend basis, except that se-nior citizens would not have the finan-cial security and peace of mind they nowhave.

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However, this is not what the BushAdministration or its advisors have inmind. Their hopes focus on the contin-ued enforced collection of monies, andin fact, depend on it. Monies would stillbe deducted from wages and presumedlymatched by employers. Rather than be-ing directly sent to retirees on a NON-PROFIT basis to guarantee their pur-chasing power, the funds would be chan-neled to financial “advisors,” brokers,“get rich quick” assisters – who havecontributed massive financial aid to theelection campaigns and put their friendsin positions of enough political power(they hope) to make this massive payoff.There is a lot of money at stake. There isan entire industry anxious to run thesefunds through their fingers, charging fees,service charges – commissions. And thisis only the somewhat reputable people.Many others would simply steal the funds

entrusted to them, which the unwaryinvestors would only learn when it’s toolate.

One has only to read the financialpages or the crime reports to see theplethora of scams and phony investmentschemes either being offered and pro-moted, or in various stages of investiga-tion, indictment, and/or prosecution – allwith people’s retirement funds.

The politicians who are eager to dothe bidding of this “investment” indus-try are, frankly, not people of integrity.Many of these political office holders,especially at the Congressional level,could never have achieved in private lifethe salary, expense account, or prestige.As candidates, they got their positionsby accepting the financial contributionsneeded to buy favorable publicity – es-pecially “killer” television ads. The sadfact is that absent financial contributionsof a magnitude to buy an equal share ofTV commercials, more people friendlycandidates will fail to be elected.

The industry of “money changers”looking at this mother lode of financial

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The Pacific Northwest Labor HistoryAssociation, RiseUp! Productions andthe Seattle Labor Chorus have teamedup to present an exciting celebration ofworkers’ culture.

On February 18-20, 2005, A Festivalof Workers’ Culture will be held at theSeattle Labor Temple. This festival oflabor music, art, poetry and theater willhighlight the 100th anniversary of theIndustrial Workers of the World (IWW).

Three general sessions will exploresuch issues as free speech, the culture ofitinerant workers, and the use of culturein organizing — historically in relationto the IWW, as well as in the context ofthe present day labor movement.

The festival will bring performersand presenters together with other inter-ested trade unionists and friends of laborto not just exchange songs, stories and

ideas, but to devise ways of integratingthis culture into the life of workers andtheir unions.

A participatory feature that will runthroughout the festival is the “Arts Ex-change,” during which time festival at-tendees can sign up to “be on stage” forfive minutes to perform a song, recite apoem, tell a story, etc. A number ofinteresting workshops will also be pre-sented, on such topics as The Use ofVideo in Organizing, Racism and Labor,The Soldier as Worker, and LibraryWorkers as Cultural Workers.

The Saturday evening session willfeature a presentation of “Hold The Fort,”written and performed by singer andsongwriter John O’Connor. It is a narra-tive of IWW history in the Pacific North-west, interspersed with Wobbly songs as

Wobbly Centenary to be Highlighted atFebruary Festival of Workers’ Culture

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POLITICAL ACTION

As the 2005 Legislative Sessionopened in Olympia, District 751 went towork on a variety of issues.

District 751 continues to work onUnemployment Insurance and Workers’Compensation – with the goal of protect-ing the interests of our members.

This session, the Union is again work-ing on health care in a number of differ-ent ways. Governor Christine Gregoirehas also made it a priority and hit theground running by launching a packageof executive-request health care legisla-tion. She also issued an Executive Orderdirecting DSHS to return to 12-montheligibility review cycles, a move thatwill keep more than 19,000 childrenfrom losing health care coverage.Gregoire’s legislative proposals include:

• Allowing private employers to pur-chase health insurance through state-administered programs;

• Seeking a federal waiver to autho-rize the state to license Canadian pre-scription drug wholesalers, which would

allow the reimportation of cheaper medi-cines;

• Creating a prescription drug-pur-chasing consortium that expands the ex-isting evidence-based prescription drugprogram and its preferred drug list; and

• Creating a long-term care task forceto develop recommendations on publicand private mechanisms for financinglong-term care, particularly in rural com-munities.

The Union supports each of thesemeasures and congratulates Gregoire onher immediate leadership on this impor-tant issue.

Even more must be done. Large em-ployers should not be allowed to aban-don their employees and pass on enor-mous costs to taxpayers and the entirehealth care system. It’s not fair that busi-nesses that do the right thing (such asBoeing, GKN and Triumph) and provideaffordable health benefits must competewith such employers. Investing in em-ployee health should be a requirement

for large busi-nesses inWashington,whether thatcoverage isp r o v i d e dthrough theemployer orthrough a feepaid by thelarge em-ployer to thestate.

District 751joins business,commun i t yand social ser-vice interests ina Fair ShareCoalition thatis supporting

legislation called the Health Care Respon-sibility Act. This would require large em-ployers who fail to provide affordable healthcare benefits to pay a fee to the state tocreate slots in the Basic Health Plan (BHP)for their employees.

The Union also supports a HealthCare Disclosure Act. This legislationwould allow taxpayers to determinewhich employers are shifting the cost ofemployee health care coverage to thestate. It requires the state to collect anddisclose the employers of applicants forpublicly funded health care programslike Medicaid and the BHP, as well asthe employers of any person receivinguncompensated care in a hospital.

The Union is also working on jobcreation for the state through a variety ofavenues. Last year a bill was passeddesigned to bring back manufacturingjobs to Washington State. We are cur-rently looking for ways to implementthis and determine how to attract manu-

Health Care, Jobs and UI Still Issues in Olympia

On January 11, U.S. Trade Represen-tative Robert B. Zoellick announced theU.S. and the European Union (EU) hadreached agreement on the terms of nego-tiation to end large commercial aircraftsubsidies. The goal will be to try toeliminate different types of subsidies andto establish fair, market-based competi-tion between the two aircraft manufac-turers.

This was a step in the right direction tolevel the playing field against Airbus –something the Union has been pushingfor years.

“For the first time in this long-stand-ing dispute, the U.S. and the EU haveagreed that the goal should be to endsubsidies,” stated Zoellick. ““We agreedthat our negotiations should be concludedwithin three months. During these nego-tiations, each side will refrain from tak-ing additional steps in the WTO processand from committing to any new govern-ment supports for large commercial air-craft.”

Boeing President and Chief Execu-tive Officer Harry Stonecipher called theagreement an important step “to estab-lish much-needed balance in the com-mercial aircraft market.”

“Boeing is encouraged by the goodfaith displayed by both governments, asevidenced by their understanding not to

provide additional development and pro-duction support and to refrain from pur-suing WTO litigation during the timethey are negotiating,” added Stonecipher.“Boeing will continue to support andwork with the U.S. government duringthe negotiations, and looks forward tothe conclusion of a meaningful agree-ment to end subsidies.”

U.S. Senator Patty Murray said sheand other lawmakers would monitor thetalks to make sure any final agreement“truly levels the playing field for ourcommercial aircraft industry and work-ers. That is the only acceptable outcomefor this most important process.”

Murray and other members of Con-gress have long complained that Airbusreceived billions in cash advances thathave enabled it to pursue virtually risk-free product development.

“Finally, through our direct action,the Europeans have acknowledged theneed to come to the table to account forand defend Airbus’ unfair trade prac-tices,” Murray added.

Representative Jay Inslee said thenegotiations are likely to “break Airbus’addiction to European launch aid subsi-dies” that caused “harm to our domesticwork force.”

This will obviously continue to be anissue the Union follows very closely.

U.S., EU to Negotiate on Jet Subsidies

751PoliticalDirectorLindaLanhamdiscussesour issueswithSpeaker ofthe HouseFrankChopp.Issuesincludehealth care,jobcreation,unemploy-ment andworkers’comp.

Airbus Ploy Renews Push for 767

facturing jobs to our state.The Union is working with other

unions to try and limit or restrict theoutsourcing of state jobs.

No specific bill numbers were as-signed to our issues yet, but we will keepmembers informed when action is re-quired on legislation.

In January, EADS, the majority ownerof Airbus, held a high-profile press confer-ence to kick off the search for a U.S. site tobuild aerial refueling tankers for the AirForce. In response, the Washington Con-gressional delegation renewed its push forthe Boeing 767 to be the only plane for theAir Force Refueling Tanker.

Congressman Norm Dicks, who haspushed hard for Boeing to receive thecontract, denounced the move, stating,“The United States government has a dutyto protect our industrial base. This is a caseof Airbus trying to get it all. It’s a lot ofchutzpah to think they can get the U.S.government and the Pentagon to fund 100percent of their planes.”

Dicks said that if EADS does win thecontract, it would use commercial Airbus

Senate Republican Leader Bill Finkbeiner (r) meets with 751Political Director Linda Lanham in Olympia to discuss healthcare legislation.

House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler(l) reviews proposed legislation with751 Political Director Linda Lanham.

planes made in Europe and then merelymodify them for U.S. military use here.

Workers on the 767 were appalled atthe thought of U.S. defense planes, paid forwith U.S. tax dollars potentially being builtby a foreign company.

Toni Young, who works on the 767line, stated, “It prompted me to call myState Senator. Airbus can do whateverthey want, but it is unconscionable for ourgovernment to even consider a foreigncompany to provide defense planes whenour whole economic system is dependenton our industries. If our governmentchooses to just look at the bottom line –especially when there is no competitionbecause Airbus is subsidized, it is veryshort sighted. Every Boeing job creates anumber of other jobs in America - thatmultiplier effect should not be forgotten.”

Ryan Stott, lead mechanic on 767/747for the past 19 years, said, “Airbus is nota U.S. built plane - it is foreign competi-tion. Our government requires that AirForce One be built in America. The sameshould hold true for other defense planes.Why would we even consider releasingour government defense requirements? Itis an insult to even consider spending mytax dollars with Airbus. When we get intowar situation, you never know who ourenemy might be. We can’t be dependent onother countries for our defense planes. Italso brings up the whole tax burden issueand the mounting deficit.”

Congressman Norm Dicks continuesefforts to ensure the 767 is selected forthe Air Force Refueling Tanker.

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Winter means, among other things, the days areshort and darkness descends early. Combinedwith the usual amount of clouds and rain, drivingvisibility is severely affected.

For those of us who work within the gates of theBoeing plants, we need to be mindful of the dan-gers of seasonal darkness, weather, other vehiclesand pedestrians. Each of our plants, from Everettto Fredrickson has seen changes due to asset utili-zation and consolidations of buildings. There hasalso been a marked increase in vendor vehicletraffic as a result of the new material delivery andpoint of use process. This has caused modifica-tions in both vehicle and pedestrian traffic pat-terns.

At the Renton plant, the “Move to the Lake” hasdrastically changed the physical makeup of theplant. Before these changes, Renton could havebeen described as a “Los Angeles” model. Inother words, the population of the plant was spreadout over a larger geographical area. Now, with theconsolidation, closures of buildings and relocationof support people into the final assembly and wingmanufacturing buildings, the plant resembles the“New York” model. That means a greater popula-tion density built up but not out. It also meansmore people and vehicles in closer proximity.

To deal with the greater potential for traffichazards, the Renton Facilities organization, along

The IAM/Boeing Health and Safety Institute (HSI)continues to offer MoveSmart classes. MoveSmart isone of the best tools we have to protect ourselves andfamily from physical injury and strain. With these tech-niques, you can protect yourself from injury both on andoff the job.

IAM 751 member Jim Schwalm has taught theclasses for several years. Jim stated, “MoveSmart is aclass that uses martial arts techniques, sports tech-

IAM/BOEING HEALTH & SAFETY INSTITUTE

niques, and throws in some good old ‘feel good’ to showhow a slight change in the way we hold something or dosomething will redirect the forces on our bodies to usethe most efficient muscle groups. This results in feelingstonger, having more balance, and being more in con-trol with less effort.”

When you learn these techniques and USE them inyour daily life, you use the right muscle groups forstrength. Your body doesn’t have to work as hard, so atthe end of the day you are less fatigued. Also when youuse the right muscles you are less likely to be injuredbecause you have more control. It’s really about ourquality of life, not only at work but at play!

HSI Administrator Dave Brueher, who has taughtthe class for many years, noted, “If I had my way thiswould be taught in school, so it would be second naturefor our children to use the techniques in allthings. MoveSmart also has benefits for our elderly aswell. Everyone should learn the techniques and incor-porate them into their life.

It’s about quality of life – by using the proper musclegroups and maximizing strength you can do more withless strain. Sounds good? It should because it works!When you go through this training it proves that itworks.

Training is available at all HSI sites. Below are thecontacts for the various sites to schedule a class:

• North site (Everett) contact Tom Plummer 425-717-0581,

• Central (Plant 2, Renton, DC, Kent) contact ConnieMorris 425-965-4265,

• South site(Auburn, Fred) contact Ron Nielsen 253-351-1730.

Remember, we are all in this (Life) together, safetyis at work , home and play. Continued on page 5

by Larry Brown,751 Safety Coordinator

Safety Tip: Use ExtraCaution in Winter

Members Learn to Move Smarter

Members Get Moving to Reduce StrainsAs the average age of our member-

ship increases so does the risk of inju-ries from strains and sprains. To re-duce some of these injuries, many shopshave begun daily exercise/stretch pro-grams to warm up the muscles andwake up the bodies.

In Renton, the average age of theforklift drivers is 51-1/2. In late October,they began a daily stretching/exerciseprogram to cut down on strains andsprains and promote better health.

What prompted the new program?While at the National Safety Confer-ence, Bill Scott, the drivers’ Safety Moni-tor and Supervisor Dennis Fenton at-tended a class on the aging workforce,which reported the average U.S. factoryworker is 47.3 years of age. They knewBoeing’s workforce was even a bit older.When they returned from the confer-ence, they met with Tina Herrman ofBoeing Health and Fitness Center, whoset up a program with three different setsof stretches/exercises.

Bill noted, “These employees are

one of the most at-risk groups due tothe fact that they spend much of theirtime in the driver’s seat. When theyhave to get off to move a load, they areat risk for stiff and tight muscles. Theprogram will hopefully prevent futuresoft tissue injuries. We hope to transi-tion this into a self-paced program driv-ers can do throughout the day whenthey need to. The goal is to have fewerincidents or strains.”

Member Rick Kocor regularly takespart in the exercises and noted, “Exer-cise is an essential part of a healthylifestyle. Why not incorporate it into ourwork day?”

The forklift drivers have seen results.751-member John Liedke has lived witha bad back and neck pain so he wasn’texcited about the exercise program. Sincehe began with the stretching, the pain inhis lower back has been noticeably less.Many workers have commented theirpain has lessened because it has strength-ened their muscles. The Renton Facili-ties Group has asked to establish a simi-lar exercise program.

In the Everett wire shop, music blairseach morning at 7:30 a.m. as employeesgo through an aerobic routine that com-bines stretching and cardio combina-tions. The music helps motivate employ-ees and has enticed workers from otherareas to join in the program.

Steward Connie Dang is encouragedby the turnout. She noted, “The musicmakes a difference. It took a while tomotivate people to stretch. Originally,the exercise program began in the wireshop in Renton before it moved to Everett.We added the music and are gettingmore people involved. We even havepeople from other shops joining us. Wehave been asked to train other people inthe IRC to lead the program in other

shops.”“We have a lot of fun. It

promotes good camraderie andmotivation besides healthy ex-ercise and stretching,” addedConnie.

If you would like informa-tion about how to establish sucha program in your shop, con-tact the IAM/Boeing Health andSafety Institute at 1-800-235-3453.

Putting theirexerciseprogram tomusic in theEverett wireshop hasresulted inmuch higherparticipation.Membersfrom othershops havejoined in.

Photo left:Rentonforkliftdrivers spend10-15minutes eachmorningstretchingandstrengtheningtheir musclesto reduce therisk of strainsand sprains.

Steward Joe Stewart (l) and RickKocor perform one of three differentsets of stretching exercises especiallydesigned for the forklift drivers.

Jim Schwalm (l) demonstrates MoveSmarttechniques on Mark Rogers. MoveSmartcombines martial arts techniques so your bodydoesn’t have to work as hard and you are lessfatigued at the end of the day.

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Employees working for DynCorp atFort Lewis are excited to have Unionrepresentation and a first contract. Infact, 100 percent of the workforce rati-fied the contract 751 negotiated, whichis a testament to their level of satisfac-tion.

A laid-off Boeing employee contactedthe Union about possible representation.After meeting with the employees, theIAM was proud to be their collectivebargaining agent.

The first contract delivered employ-ees a 20.5 percent increase in wages overthe three-year agreement, including a14.3 percent general wage increase at theratification. Their sick leave accrual ratedoubled, vacation days were increased,bereavement leave and jury duty lan-guage was expanded. The first contractalso introduced report time, call-backtime and on-call pay. Before this firstcontract, there was only a 401K plan.Now DynCorp members also securedthe IAM National Pension Plan, withcontributions of $.80 an hour by the endof the three years

Bill Johnson, the member who ini-tially contacted the IAM, noted, “We are

IAM Flies High With First Contract at Fort Lewisall very happy withthe contract. It ismuch better thanwhat we had be-fore and reassuringto know it is all inwriting. We arehappy to be Unionmembers and havesomeone to standup for our rights.”

Bill had been amember of the IAMwhen he worked at Boeing and contactedthe Union for representation after a prob-lem with his pay for working as a lead man.When he brought it to the company’s atten-tion, DynCorp agreed he should have beenmaking an additional $1.50 rather than the96 cents he was receiving; however, theyrefused to consider paying backpay. Thenext call he made was to the IAM forrepresentation.

These satisfied Union members havebeen spreading the word around FortLewis that it pays to be Union and gowith the IAM. The IAM also recentlyratified first contracts for DynCorp em-ployees in Idaho, Oregon and Montana.

The above ad is currently running in the Little Nickel Want Adsto spread the word about the benefits of Union membership. Ifyou know anyone interested in joining the IAM, call the 751Organizing Department at 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3308.

Business Reps Take Oath of Office

The four District Officers and 14 Business Representatives elected during the October Local Lodgeelections accept the oath of office at the January 25th District Council meeting. They began a four-year term of office effective February 1, 2005.

with Renton SHEA has designednew pedestrian and vehicle trafficflow routes. These new routes werereviewed by the Renton HSI com-mittee and Union Stewards. Thetraffic patterns are now establishedwith the re-painting of vehicle traf-fic and pedestrian lanes. Signagehas been changed to match trans-portation industry standards. Ped-man, for example, is now the graphicdepiction you see in walkways.

It is important that when we arepedestrians we use these walkways.It is also important when we aredrivers that we are aware of thewalkways and even pedestrians whostray from the walkways. Let’s allslow down in the plant, making surewe all get home safely. Let’s re-mind each other of the need to driveand walk safely while at work. Withall the new vendor vehicle trafficand the increased employee trafficthere has never been a greater po-tential for vehicles and people com-ing together with tragic results. Bytaking just a little more time andpaying a little more attention, wecan make sure we all are safer.

IAMmembersworkingforDynCorpat FortLewisserviceC-12planes.

IAM members at DynCorp unanimously ratified their first contract, whichprovided 20.3 percent wage increases over three years. Above L to R:Organizer Gloria Millsaps, David Hosford, Doug Rebbin, Jesse Beardsley,Business Rep Tommy Wilson, and Bill Johnson.

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Winter Calls forExtra Caution

tion was done right – thus keeping the 7E7 manufactur-ing process on schedule.

Boeing showed off the 7E7 fuselage section to mediaat a press conference on January 11 – just one weekbefore Airbus rolled out its A-380 super jumbo. Whilethe A380 will use more composites than previous planes,it will not use nearly as much composites as the 7E7. Infact, Airbus had doubted an all-composite fuselagecould be made.

Walt Gillette, Boeing Vice President of Engineer-ing, Manufacturing, and Partner Alignment, hailed thefuselage section as “a piece of aviation history.”

“Nothing like this is already in production,” declaredGillette. “We now see how all advanced airplanes willbe built from this time forward.”

It is the innovation and skills of our members andBoeing engineers that have made past models success-

ful. The samewill be truefor the 7E7.For months,members atDC havew o r k e dh a n d - i n -hand withBoeing engi-

neers and other 7E7 partners building prototype partsfor the 7E7. Members are also involved in developingproduction processes so these parts can be mass pro-duced most efficiently – all with the goal of making the7E7 a best-selling airplane.

Our members at D.C. are excited for the opportunityto work with composites and have a role in the 7E7.Composites are a huge leap forward in the aerospaceindustry – weighing about 20 percent less than alumi-num. In addition, composites won’t corrode or fatiguelike metal does, which means less maintenance forairlines.

This barrel fuselage section was built in December,after several months of development work. Building thepiece, which included stringers, started with computer-ized lay-down of composite tape on a huge mold. Thatmold was mounted on a tool that rotated the barrel as thetape was applied. The structure was then wrapped andplaced in Boeing’s autoclave for curing. The final stepwas unwrapping, inspection and tool removal. Next,windows and doors were cut out and a paint process wastested.

Seven more 7E7 development pieces, representingdifferent sections of the plane, will be built at theDevelopmental Center this year. In addition, 751 mem-bers working in the wind tunnel have also played a rolein the 7E7, where they have been performing variousperformance tests for nearly a year and a half.

Since both companies are in the aerospace industry, it helps ourmembers at Boeing if we can bring up their wages and benefits.

751 Steward Gus Gustaveson, who worked at Goodrich beforegetting hired at Boeing, noted, “These workers need a Union so theirpay scale and benefits are fair and employees are treated equally. Twopeople doing the same job may make $3 or $4 an hour different. In adownturn, they don’t hesitate to layoff workers and it doesn’t have tobe based on seniority. They also don’t have any safety guidelines.”

If you know people working at Goodrich or Giddens, pleaseprovide their contact information to the Union or ask them to contactour organizing department at 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3308 to improvetheir pay and benefits.

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Members Volunteer to Help Union Efforts

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Marchers Celebrate KWorking families celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his

legacy in January. In Seattle, the celebration began at Garfield HighSchool with a series of workshops, a rally with speeches fromvarious organizations and a march through downtown Seattle onMonday, January 17. Everett held its celebration on Thursday,January 13 with a march that ended at the Everett Event Center anda program that included Governor Christine Gregoire.

Despite torrential rains, over 80 members and their familiesturned out for the marchthrough downtown Seattle.Special thanks to 751 mem-bers Lem Charleston,Abdul-áleem Ahmed,Clifton Wyatt and Louis St.Cyr for serving on the MLKCelebration Planning Com-mittee. Lem served as mas-ter of ceremonies and hadthe pleasure of introducingLocal 751-A Vice PresidentTony Perry, who spoke tothe crowd and presented751’s donation to the event.

While Dr. King is pri-marily known for his workas a civil rights leader, herecognized that labor’sneeds were identical to

those in the fight for civil rights. Through Dr. King’s work, acommon bond was formed between workers, regardless of race,gender, or other differences. Our fights as trade unionists are forgedin the same belief that Dr. King had: all of us deserve an equal voice.

Thanks to the following who participated:Dr. King spoke to the 1961 AFL-CIO Convention; his words are

as true today as they were then.“ I look forward confidently to the day when all who work for a

living will be one with no thought to their separateness as NJews, Italians or any other distinctions. This will be the dwe bring into full realization the American dream—a drunfulfilled. A dream of equality of opportunity, of priviproperty widely distributed; a dream of a land where mentake necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few;of a land where men will not argue that the color of a madetermines the content of his character; a dream of a natioall our gifts and resources are held not for ourselves aloninstruments of service for the rest of humanity; the drecountry where every man will respect the dignity and wor

Northwest Harvest and Mission Vo

Heavy rainfall couldn’t dampen the spirit of 751 memthe MLK celebration and march in Seattle.

Lem Charleston chaired theSeattle ML King Celebration.

Many 751 members took part in the Everett MLK celebration on Thursday, January 13th. Participants marchedthrough downtown Everett and culminated in a program at the Everett Event Center.

Frth

751 volunteers again helped others throughout theholidays by packaging food at Northwest Harvest andserving meals at both the Tacoma Rescue Mission andEverett Gospel Mission.

The Northwest Harvest warehouse project has be-come an annual event with many members bringingtheir entire family. Volunteers bagged 8,280 pounds offrozen corn on the cob, which will serve 20,700 people.

In addition, volunteers repackaged 5,500 pounds of ricefrom 18 pound bags into 2 pound bags, which willprovide 33,000 servings.

751 members and their families also prepared andserved meals at both the Everett Gospel Mission andTacoma Rescue Mission. Several teenage students tookpart to earn their community service requirements forschool.

Students have begun volunteering through the Union tofulfill their community service requirements.

751 members serve meals at the EverettGospel Mission every month.

At the Warehalso repof rice finto 2 pprovide

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Make a difference in your communities and learnleadership skills at the same time! Be a booster duringthe annual Employees Community Fund (ECF) cam-paign May 2-6. Training will be provided; no experi-

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assignment. Boosterswill thank co-workersfor past community sup-port, answer questionsabout the Fund and askfor contributions via pay-roll deduction. Contribu-tions go to help people

needing services of localcommunity nonprofit health and

human service organizations. Because the EmployeesCommunity Fund annual campaign has shifted fromtwo weeks to one, more boosters are needed for ashorter time commitment. For anyone who has everconsidered taking on this assignment, now is the time!For more information, visit the Northwest communityweb site http://community.web.boeing.com/nwregion/and click on booster information or call the appropriatecontact below.

Site ContactPhoneRenton - Yvonne Plata 425-237-7872Everett - Beanetta Roberts 425-750-0204Auburn - Christine Sterba 253-653-9160Fredrickson - Chris Colleran 253-846-4419Kent - Shirlee Wilder 425-965-4464West Corridor - Paul Wehrle 206-544-1374Bellevue/Issaquah - Ron Blomster at 425-957-5338

Fourteen Boeing employees, including four IAMmembers, in the Puget Sound region were honored inJanuary for their work as loaned employees at theUnited Way. The group spent four months on assign-ment working within their county to help the United

Ways in Pierce,Snohomish andKing countiesraise money fortheir annualc a m p a i g n s .IAM membersserving asloaned employ-ees were MaxMcEvoy, ByronLymburn, JimScott and JimSmith.

“Through myadventure as aloaned em-ployee, I havecome to realizethe importantpart I can play tomake our com-munity a betterplace for all ofus,” said Max

McEvoy, who works at Boeing Frederickson andserved as a loaned employee for Pierce County.

The loaned employee program provides skilledpeople to local United Ways during the annual fallfund-raising campaign to help local people in need.The program began more than 50 years ago at the handof then Boeing president William M. Allen. Interestedemployees can visit http://ldo.web.boeing.com/description.asp?id=40 for more information about theprogram.

Loaned EmployeesHonored forCommunity Service

Wanted: Boosters forAnnual ECF Campaign

In January, 751 member MaxMcEvoy spoke at the luncheonhonoring United Way LoanedEmployees.

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751-member John Mason and his wife Cheryl (standing) opened their home to hundredsof foster kids, adopted seven children (above), and also raised their two biological children.

Eight Isn’t Enough for Masons

King’s Legacy

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n will not; a dreaman’s skinon wherene, but aseam of arth of the

human personality. That is thedream.”

In every home and every jobsite, the fulfillment of that dreamis what keeps America movingforward.

Special thanks to all whoturned out for the events.

olunteers Get Cookin’

mbers and their families who took part in

Tony Perry spoke andpresented 751’s contribution.

ront L to R: Randy Conway, Kim Leufroy, and Mark Johnson were amonghe many that marched through Seattle in the pouring rain.

Northwest Harvesthouse, 751 volunteerspackaged 5,500 poundsfrom 18 pound bagspound packs, which wille 33,000 servings.

751 volunteerspackaged8,280 poundsof frozen corn,which willserve 20,700people.

Brueher Named Neighbor of the Year

751- Member Dave Brueheraccepts the Neighbor of the Yearaward from Judy Corcoran.

How many people would open their homesand hearts to kids at the drop of a hat? 751-member John Mason and his wife Cheryl havedone just that for over 18 years.

When 751-member John Mason and hiswife Cheryl agreed to be foster parents forChildhaven, little did they know how it wouldchange their lives. This amazing couple havenot only served as foster parents for between160 and 300 kids, but adopted seven childrenalong the way – in addition to raising their twobiological children.

Helping others – especially kids – is just away of life at the Mason home. It has earnedthem the respect of many. Debra Ronnholm,President and Chief Executive Officer ofChildhaven, gets choked up talking about theMasons. “Their entire world revolves aroundtheir kids They are unsung heroes, and I feelhonored to know them. I wish the world hadmore people like John and Cheryl. Our formerclients look up to them and want to emulatetheir parenting abilities.”

John noted, “I love being a foster parentand making a difference in the kids’ lives andin the community. I have seen so manychanges in children who have come throughour house. We don’t have a lot of money, butwe have kids. I was one of five children andgrew up in a big family so it just camenaturally.”

Some of the foster kids stay for months andothers stay for a day. Each situation is differentand each child has a unique set of needs.Childhaven has inspired the Mason family toreach out to others. In fact, their two oldestchildren Jennie (age 26) and Jeremy (age 24)went to work for Childhaven after completingdegrees in education.

So how did they go from being fosterparents to adopting seven kids? It was the rightthing to do seems to be the answer.

“I can’t imagine what our lives would havebeen like if we hadn’t adopted these childrenand only had the two who were born to us,”stated Cheryl. “We fell in love with Danny,who was one of the first children we received,and decided we wanted to keep him. He was 16months old when he came to visit and is now asenior in high school. Danny’s biologicalparents continued having children until theirdeath, so one-by-one we adopted all six ofthem. We felt it was important to keep thechildren together. When we would hear theyhad another child in the foster care system, wewould track them down so they could be withtheir brothers and sisters.”

John noted, “Our kids gave up a lot to adoptthe others, but they got a lot in return, which iswhy they decided to work at Childhaven. Theywant to continue to give back and help others.It is a way of life in our house.”

Yet all the Mason kids share who sentiment.When they hear a new foster kid is coming,they still get excited. The entire Mason clangreets a new foster child and attempt togenuinely make them feel welcome andcomfortable.

“There was never a kid that didn’t do wellbeing in the Mason home. It is amazing andspeaks volumes to the love they show,” addedRonnholm.

The giving extends beyond just their home.John, Cheryl and the entire family have beenactive in Childhaven and participated in arecent fundraising drive that collected $15million for this worthwhile organization.During the 1995 strike, John volunteered nearlyevery day at the Seattle Union Hall, helping outwhere he could and doing whatever needed tobe done. It is something that directs his life.

One thing is sure – life is never dull at theMason home, but it is always full of love andchildren.

Helping others is a way of life for 751-member DaveBrueher. While he has long been active in the Union,taking part in various community services projects, serv-ing as a Union Counselor, volunteering as an ECF boosterand countless other ways, he carries that philosophy intohis home.Dave was recently named Riverside Neighbor ofthe Year by his neighbors and community for alwayshaving a kind word, a friendly greeting or a helping handfor others. At least once a week, when Dave mows hisyard, he also mows his neighbor’s yard – without beingasked. He did this because his neighbor works long hoursin Seattle and is caring for her elderly mother. That is justthe kind of neighbor he is. For years, neighbors haveknown they can always come to Dave to get a hand andignore his “Beware of Biker” sign on the front door.

When asked to make a comment, Dave replied, “Onething we can give each other is love and a helping hand.”

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On February 1st, District 751 bid fare-well to its senior Business Rep - JerryShreve, as he retired from the Union.Jerry has served continually as a Busi-ness Representative for the past 24 years,but hisUnion Ser-vice goesmuch fartherback.

He takeswith him awealth ofknowledgeand experi-ence thatcannot beeasily re-placed. Overthe years,Jerry has helped countless members toenforce the contract, resolve their issues,negotiate contracts and make it a betterplace to live and work. As BusinessRepresentative, he has been assigned tothe Everett, Auburn and Seattle offices –covering a wide variety of buildings andassignments. His commitment to theUnion and bettering the quality of life forothers was evident in all his work. Hecontinually volunteered for organizingassignments – eager to bring the benefitsof Union membership to others in thecommunity.

Jerry hired into Boeing in June 1955and worked for over 25 years as anElectronic and Mechanical Inspector.From the start, he was active in his Union- serving 18 years as a Steward, 8 yearson the District Council, and 4 years asthe District Vice President. He alsoplayed a critical role in the Local Eleadership - serving as Local E Presidentfor 4 years, Local E Recording Secretaryfor 7 years and Local E Sentinel for 3years.

We wish him well in his retirement!

Remembering Roman Year After YearAt the Grand Lodge Convention this

past fall, delegates took action to namea scholarship after one of 751’s mostbeloved members – Roman Mayfield.Throughout his 54+ years of service,Roman inspired many to get involved inthe Union, encouraged countless indi-viduals to pursue educational opportuni-ties and counseled many on their careerpaths.

At the final District Council meetingof 2004, Roman’s widow, Albertha, whois also a retired 751 member, was pre-sented a commemorative plaque for theRoman Mayfield Scholarship. Begin-ning with the 2006 IAM Scholarship(since 2005 applications were alreadybeing accepted before the Conventionaction), one recipient will be named theRoman Mayfield Memorial Scholarship.The yearly scholarship is a fitting way topay tribute to this member that playedsuch a rich role in our history.

Albertha Mayfield (seated) was presented a plaque launching the new IAMRoman Mayfield Scholarship named in honor of her husband who passedaway in 2002.

Local A’s recentholiday bonazabrought in over$4,000 to help751 members inneed. Above:DistrictSecretary-Treasurer BruceSpalding (l) andDistrictPresident MarkBlondin (r)accept the checkfrom StoshTomala andClifton Wyatt.

Local A Raises Thousands to Help Members

751 continues to play a role in area communitycolleges with another member getting named as Trustee.Effective October 14, 2004, 751-Member Roy Wilkinsonwas appointed by Governor Gary Locke to serve asTrustee of Cascadia Community College.

Wilkinson has been very involved in promotingeducation for years in his position as Union Program

Coordinator at the IAM/Boeing Quality ThroughTraining Program (QTTP).

The trustee position willgive him a more active rolein one of the many schoolsour members utilize throughQTTP. Since becoming atrustee, Wilkinson has al-ready attended three boardmeetings, one legislativemeeting and a retreat.

Trustees are responsiblefor hiring and firing the presi-dent of the college. They also

vote on whether the professors receive tenure and nego-tiate contracts for unionized workers at the college.

Cascadia Community College is currently in theprocess of becoming accredited. Cascadia shares itscampus with the UW Bothell branch with a libaray thatis jointly shared. It offers many IT programs and biotechprograms to support the industries in the surroundingarea. Cascadia also offers many remedial classes suchas Accounting 101 and classes to help balance a checkbook.

Wilkinson is excited to play a role in this developingcollege.

Wilkinson NamedTrustee at Cascadia

accumulation in Social Security Funds, finds the cam-paign funds to support and elect politicians who willfacilitate their plans. And those politicians, owing theirelection to those interests do their bidding, which is toprovide access to the Social Security funds.

Faced with this, those who seek to preserve theSocial Security system, which is NOT BROKE, face adifficult task.

An ongoing campaign to preserve Social Securitymust state clearly to the fullest extent of whatever mediaaccess we still have, first of all, the actual purposes andfunctioning of the Social Security system. Then such acampaign must expose and directly challenge the spe-cial interests that seek to divert the funds to theirpersonal benefit. There cannot be too much publicattention given to the ongoing record of fraud, misman-

agement and corruption by precisely those interests thatwould manage so-called private retirement accounts.

We can take encouragement from the fact that thecampaign to establish Social Security in the first placedid succeed over the objections of the same intereststhat now seek its ending. The combination of publicsupport, pro-people political leadership, and impartialconsideration of Social Security on its merits, combinedto establish this sustaining cornerstone of Americanprinciples and ideals. With work, we can keep andsustain Social Security so that it will be there for ourchildren and grandchildren.

Carl Schwartz, Retired 751-F Member

NOTE: Members can send letters to the editor to9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108 or e-mail them toconniek@iam751.org

Letter to Editor: T ogether W e Can Save Social SecurityContinued from page 2

Roy WIlkinson,Trustee

Jerry ShreveRetires

Jerry Shreve

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by Betty Ness,Retired Club Treasurer

January Retired Club Minutes

Congratulations to the followingmembers who retired in EasternWashington:Local 86: Arlen Garlich, CampChevrolet Cadillac.Local 1951: Charles Larkin, QuincyIrrigation District; Robert Gabbert,RabancoLocal 1123: Richard Rawlings,Alcoa.

Senior Politics

At the January 10th business meet-ing, Al Wydick called the meeting toorder at 11 a.m. The Lord’s Prayer wassaid followed by the flag salute and thesinging of “God Bless America.”

Roll Call of Officers: All officerswere present, except Mary Wood whowas excused. Minutes were accepted asprinted. Communications were read andare on file.

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

Business Reps Report: BusinessRep Paul Knebel spoke about the recallsat Boeing from Frederickson to Everett.The rehire orientation on January 7 had230 hourly members returning to thepayroll.

Secretary-Treasurer Bruce Spaldingreported on the negotiations with Boeinglater this year. He noted that orders areincreasing and production rates are in-creasing. He pledged to work closely withthe Retired Club in the negotiations.

Health & Welfare: Ill brothers andsisters this past month included: Will-iam F. Bagley, Beverly A Hayes, Willard

M. Johnson, Marian M. Witt.A moment of silence for the follow-

ing members who have passed away:Gregory Anglin, Herbert Balbaloba,Donald Barnes, Allen Box Jr, RobertCoburn, Edward DeBaugh, James Doty,Floyd Hagen, Jessie Hall, RobertHammond, Larry Hessen, RaymondHeier, Neil Schlosser, Katherine Ster-ling, Donald Vanderpool, Julia White,Josie Wieczorek, Frances Wolff. Sym-pathy cards were sent to the families.

Calendar of Events:Feb. 7 BingoFeb. 14 Business MeetingFeb. 21 VideoFeb. 28 BingoGood and Welfare: Carl Schwartz re-

ported he submitted an article on a cost-of-living provision in the last Aero Mechanic.The Bush Administration is trying to de-stroy Social Security. We do not want thesame people who have bankrupted so manycompanies and hurt shareholders to be incharge of our Social Security. He urgedeveryone to get involved and write lettersto Senators and Representatives to protectSocial Security.

Steve, from the Alliance of RetiredAmericans, spoke about how they aregoing to fight for Social Security. Thereis no crisis in the system. Ask everyoneto get involved and write letters to pro-tect and ensure Social Security is therefor the next generation.

Al Wydick thanked the Union mem-bers who helped with the Christmas lunchdecorations and set up.

Catholic Seamen’s Club will get a$25 gift certificate.

John Guevarra reported on a recentnews article that slammed the WhiteHouse for creating fake news such as onethat touted the administration’s newMedicare Drug Benefit. The news ar-ticles were produced by a former jour-nalist, now on the government payroll,

Retirees

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Al Wydick 253-876-2147Vice President Alvin Menke 425-235-9361Secretary Mary Wood 206-243-7428Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 253-852-8927Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878

Cherie Menke 425-235-9361

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

Congratulations to the follow-ing members who retired fromBoeing:

Gaile G. BeaversElvira A. BinghamDouglas P. BinnellDavid W. EslingerJerald K. FarringtonHarold L. HabbenRobert R. LewellenJames R. LohrAva J. LovettDavid A. MilnerEdward L. PageMichael L. PrussmanLarry A. RydbergVirgil V. SeitzArlene F. SimsJames R. TateJohn O. Thayer, Jr.Terry R. VanfredenbergRuth E. WashingtonJohn P. Wertman

and packaged to look like an objectivenews report. The Government Account-ability Office (GAO) scolded the BushAdministration for distributing phony,prepackaged news. Viewers have no ideatheir tax dollars were used to write andproduce these phony news spots.

John also reported on the BushAdministration’s attack on Social Secu-rity that will affect all of us, our childrenand our grandchildren. He referred to anarticle by Molly Ivins which emphasizedunder the current system we pay lessthan 1 percent to administer Social Secu-rity. The private accounts Bush has pro-posed will cost ten to thirty times more!The article stressed Social Security is inno danger whatsoever of going broke oreven having to pay out less than fullcompensation for at least 50years. Ivins noted the Republi-cans do not want to fix SocialSecurity, they want to kill it.They don’t want to ‘partiallyprivatize’ Social Security, theywant to end it. Their proposalof private accounts is a giantfee-generating scheme forWall Street. The Administra-tion is spending $50-$100 mil-

Our report today centers on two mainissues – we are still working on getting acost-of-living provision included in ourUnion’s platforms – and eventually en-acted. We hope you read the letter aboutit in the Aero Mechanic newspaper - feelfree to clip the item and use it.

Our second item is the campaign tosave Social Security. I hope you readMolly Ivins column. Our committee also

Cut out the mailing label bearing yourname and address attached to this issue'sfront page. Paste, tape or staple the label in the space above. Place coupon in an envelope andmail to Bruce Spalding, Secretary-Treasurer, IAM District 751, 9125 15th Place S., Seattle, WA98108. The Union requests this information each year to ensure we have your current address.Please mail this coupon as soon as possible or call the information into the Dues Office at 206-763-1300 or 1-800-763-1301 or email the information to webmaster@iam751.org.

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has an editorial, copiesavailable, discussing the is-sue. Remember what isdriving the issue is the hopeof “Friends of Bush” to gettheir hands on the money –OUR money. I’ll be meet-ing with the Board of theState Alliance for RetiredAmericans on January 17in Olympia to discuss theissue and other senior is-

by Carl Schwartz,Retiree Legislative Chair

sues.I want to urge every-

one to keep informed,read the Aero Mechanic,and keep in contact withour legislators and Con-gressional representa-tives. There is a lot atstake, OUR income andespecially the futures ofour children and grand-children.

lion on a propaganda campaign to con-vince America there’s something seri-ously wrong with Social Security whilethey ignore the collapse of the Americanhealth-care system.

Tom O’Brien spoke about getting aCOLA raise in the pension plan.

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

Club celebrated the following Decem-ber birthdays: Dan Stachlowski, ArdieStachlowski. January birthdays: MelKing, Jerry Balken. December anniver-saries included: Leroy & Helen Miller(56 years), Betty & Ray Ness (50 years),Jerry & Sherril Balken (45 years). Janu-ary anniversaries included: Mary Allen(55 years).

Adjournment: Adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

We Must Fight to Preserve Social Security

RETIREMENT NEWS

At least one Monday a month, theRetired Club features bingo. Above:Al Menke draws a number.

The Monday meetings provide a good time to get together and play cards,visit or simply to come for the free lunch at the Seattle Union hall.

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WANTED: Auto parts – passenger sidemirror for Volvo – any year after 1985 andtail light drive side 1999 B250 Mazda pickup. 425-255-4211

WANTED: 17” FACTORY CHROMEwheels off a 2004 or 2005 F150 Ford pickup.Reasonably priced. 360-568-8818

STUDDED SNOW TIRES – 175/70SR13OHTSU 2 sets $70 each. P225/75R15 M/SFirestone 1 set $80. Motor for boat – Johnsonlong shaft 9.9 HP with gas tank $400. 206-355-7058

PICKUP CANOPY – aluminum, fits 1999-current Chev/GMC full size 8’ bed. Rein-forced for boat carrier – 3 years old $225.360-445-2316

1990 HONDA ACCORD ENGINE – notransmission has 230K miles $100 OBO.253-839-1494

1988-1998 CHEVY P/U CANOPY – white,large tinted windows. Third brake light.Clamps included $500. 360-400-1824

TWO POWER STEERING UNITS – free.1953 7.5HP short shaft Evinrude O/B motor.Runs well $95. New battery costs $45; willsell for $25. 425-255-1804

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

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

40’ CRUISE-A-HOME – twin FWC Chevs,v-drives, 4 SW ONAN, Windlass GPS/Fishfinder, stereo. Party boat $25K OBO.206-817-9289

17’ GLASSPAR – 80 HP Johnson O/B. Fullcanvas, fishfinder. Layoff forces sale $1800.Great fishing boat. 360-400-1824

SCOOTERS AND MORE – Electric, gasand mobility. Vary in size, watts and volts.Several colors – folds down. Fun for all ages.Parts and service. 206-542-0104

WEDDING CEREMONIES PERFORMED– by Ordained Minister. Reasonable prices.Contact Linda 253-841-9518

UNIVERSAL FOAM and upholstery for allyour foam and upholstery needs. Laid-offBoeing employee. 253-405-9791

SHAMROCK TILE AND STONE – Instal-lation done fast! Call Justin Ice or leavemessage with Dave at 253-653-7037 or 253-735-6418

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

LANDSCAPING – 15 percent off all land-scaping, pruning, hedges, thinning for view,effective weed control, complete cleanup.Licensed/Insured. Call Doug 206-783-7630or 206-478-5710

HANDY MAN – Remodeler, 21 years expe-rience. No job too small. Emergency plumb-ing repairs 24/7. Call before 10 PM. 253-486-0152

POCKET ANGELS, $1 plus postage. Greatfundraisers. Send to: P.o. Box 2864, Renton,WA 98059

HAND MADE CHIMES. To get more infor-mation on these beautiful chimes. Inquire at:P.O. Box 2864, Renton, WA 98059

BOEING EMPLOYEE NOW SELLING realestate with John L. Scott, Marysville. Honestand fair. 26 years with IAM, I’ll take care ofyou. 425-268-1259

SCOOTERS AND MORE – Electric, gasand mobility. Vary in size, watts and volts.Several colors – folds down. Fun for all ages.Parts and service. 206-542-0104

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

FREE: Coffee table, drum table, occasionalchair, nightstand, 9-drawer dresser with largemirror – dark wood. All in excellent condi-tion. 253-939-6970

NICE BLACK LEATHER sofa - $200; Chinahutch with glass doors $75; large diningtable with 2 leaves and 5 chairs $100; bunkbeds and large dresser $25 each. call 253-846-3910 and leave message.

ELECTROMATIC BED – twin in excellentshape $145. 206-915-3270

FREESTANDING wood burning fireplace$100; 20 cu ft chest freezer $100; 3-yr oldwasher & little older dryer $100. 425-255-4176

LOVESEAT – wicker, whitewash, plush seatcushions. $45. 253-839-9169

FRIGIDAIRE 4-BURNER natural gascooktop - very clean $50 OBO. Child’sblackboard. 425-255-1804

DINING SET – mahogany with 6 chairs$700. 206-932-9214

FOR RENT OR SALE – charming 3 BDRM/1 BATH Skyway area. Close to shopping,schools, freeways. Detached garage withshop. Covered deck $750/month. Available3/1/05 206-243-1278

FOR RENT - Kennydale/Renton, 3 BDRM/1.5 BATH on fenced 1/4 acre. 2-car garageand RV parking. 5 minutes to Boeing andLake Washington. New appliances/carpet.$1275/month. 206-484-9041

FOR RENT - Skyway. Close to both plants,2 BDRM home for sale or rent. Has coveredcarport. Rent is $950. Will sell for $179K.206-772-1752 or 206-772-1353

FOR SALE - 3 BDRM home, double cargarage, large fenced yard $250K. RentonHighlands close to Boeing. 206-772-1752 or206-772-1353

ROOM FOR RENT – apartment in my home$500. 10 minutes to Boeing. 206-772-1752or 206-772-1353

MOBILE HOME – singlewide, 2 BDRM, deck,55+ park. Space $325 month with view of bay.Quiet and includes water. Appliances stay$29K – near Burlington. 360-757-7919

FOR RENT – 1 BDRM/2 BATH in RentonHighlands. Newly remodeled mobile home withlarge garage/shop on fenced .75 acre lot. First/last/$700 deposit. $950/month. 425-830-7831

WANTED: part-time burro sitter in ex-change for use of 4/10 acre RV site (Bothellarea) includes water/sewer/garbage for $250a month. 425-481-9081

WANTED BY RETIREE: Unwanted orused plywood or metal roofing for coveringmy firewood. Will pick up. 206-244-4823

WANTED: Old slides, photos, negatives ofcustom cars and hot rods from the 50’s andearly 60’s (private collector). 206-243-1759(noon time please)

RETIRED BOEING MACHINISTS: SouthSeattle author is writing a book nanuscriptentitledRocket Glider, Boeing’s Dyna SoarProject (also called X-20 or S-620A). Yourhands on experiences with Dyna Soar’s ex-otic materials, machining, serious and amus-ing anecdotes, plus any drawings, photosrelative to Dyna Soar are sought. Mockups,test segments, etc., these all are part of theDyna Soar story. Also, any info on Boeing’sBoMi, (Bomber Missile), RoBo (RocketBomber), and similar boost-glider space-craft are welcome as the are revelant to theDyna Soar story. Call 425-271-2480 or emailpsidavid@yahoo.com

WEDDING CEREMONIES PERFORMED– by Ordained Minister. Reasonable prices.Contact Linda 253-841-9518

ROLLAWAY BED – used 1 week $50. Oldoak and wicker rocking chair – refinishedand rewoven $100. Stained glass glass andequipment. 425-255-4176

BEAUTIFUL TWIN QUILTS & shams $35each. Twin pillow top mattress cover $20 &velour blankets green & maroon $10 each withdahlia print. 253-312-9924 or 253-631-3390

BUILT-IN WOODBURNING FIREPLACE– tripe chimney $100 OBO. Boxwoodwoodstove in good condition $50 OBO. 253-350-3663 or 360-459-3147

SEEDLESS GRAPE starts, lavender,crocosmia, fennel, firs. Natural field rocksand firewood- free. Broken concrete. Miscplywood. 425-255-1804

GARDEN HOSE REEL attaches to faucet,wheeled push cultivator, wood fruit boxes,5th wheel lock, 2 wood swing seats withheavy-duty chains. 425-255-1804

WHEELED YARD VACUUM – 5 HP engine,Briggs engine, new bag. LWB canopy with boatrack - very good cond $125 OBO. 30 pieces usedsiding 6”x8’x10’ $25. 425-255-1804

MAKE YOUR OWN JEWELRY – cabo-chon, garnet, turquoise, malachite and more.Lots of sizes. 253-833-8713

BRAND NEW STROLLER – never used$20; 5-drawer dresser $75; hanging light forhallway $25; child’s cedar chest $20; off-white davenport $250 (paid $1200 new).206-772-1752

TWO MATCHING BAR STOOLS - $20 each;refrigerator $150; treadmill with heart monitor$250 (has everything); exercise bike with legand arm exerciser $50. 206-772-1752

IMPEX COMPETITOR BENCH – ModelCB-556. 2 years old. Like new $100 obo.206-762-0725

TWO GAS LEAF BLOWERS – need somework $25. 206-325-5457

METAL TOOL TRAYS 10”x18” 10 for $10or $1 each; GRINDER on stand (older butwork great) $10; 1-pr Solomon SKIS with 4_ boot & sz 10 gray pants, bags and poles allfor $50. 253-852-6809

SOLID DARK WOOD DISPLAY CASE,green felt lined 45”x33”x2” deep (possibly fordart board) $35; plate glass SHELVING 30 _”x 31” – 5 for $5 or $1 each; HANDSAWS –rusty, round skill saw blades $2 or $1 for round;MANNEQUINS – 1 full size female $100 andone half size male $50. 253-852-6809

MACHINIST TURNTABLE for metal lathe- $600 OBO (was $1,210 new); truckersTOW CHAINS – grab bar, hooks on bothends $1 to $4 per foot; SHOP SMITH onbench – older and as is $75. 253-852-6809

SINK – stainless steel double 22”x31” with4 holes – good condition $10; single SINKwith 4 holes 25”x 22” $10; DUNE BUGGYTOP frame $14; ATOMIX (6 qts) supple-ment for all grades fuel oil promotes greaterburning $5 per quart. 253-852-6809

WEDDING DRESS long, cream color beadedsize 4 and hat with veil. Beautiful weddingset $350. WEDDING/ENGAGEMENTRING, size 5 $175. 253-852-6809

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Go to Sonics Game - Help Guide Dogs

Don’t miss out on this great event for the whole family! The Machinists Union 751 Night is a greatway for you to enjoy an exciting Sonics game while supporting an outstanding cause. • Individual organizing the largest group on one order form will receive an autographed Sonics item. • Local bringing the most people including friends and family will receive an autographed Sonics basketball. • Organize a group of 30 or more on the same order form and receive two free tickets. • Organize your group order together so everyone can sit as a group at the game!

Seattle Sonics vs. Portland TrailblazersFriday, April 1 - Key Arena - 7:30 p.m.

To order tickets, please fax completed form to 206-272-2619 or call 206-272-2618 ormail order form and payment to:

Seattle Sonics, Attn: Scott Earle, 351 Elliott Ave. W., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98119.

Name:

Address: City, Zip

Day Phone:_________________________ Evening Phone:____________________

Email for future discounts:

Specially reduced tickets. Pay No Service Charge. Orders must be received 21 days prior to the date of the game.Orders will be mailed to the above address; orders received less than 21 days will be left at Will Call. Orders are filledon a first-come, first serve basis. No exchanges or refunds. Tickets and Premium items are subject to availability. Ifthere are no tickets remaining, the Sonics reserve the right to refund payment in full.

April 1, 2005 game - Sonics vs Trailblazers - Machinists Night#________ of tickets at $46 (sideline balcony) = $________

TOTAL = $________ Acct #367961Please make checks payable to: Seattle Sonics

Exp. Date:

VIEW of Hammersly Bay building lot –recreation or live. Clubhouse, beach rights,boat launch. Water on property with largestorage shed $7200. Shelton area, Shorecrest.425-887-6492

TWO CEMETERY PLOTS – at WashingtonMemorial. Garden of Good Shepard nearSeaTac. Regular price $3K; will sell for$1999 each. 206-244-7948

CEMETERY PLOTS – Washington Memo-rial – 2 plots at Garden of Sundial. Moved –must sell. $3500 for both OBO. 253-569-0596

CEMETERY PLOT – One space in Mt.Olivet Cemetery in Renton. Firlawn Gardensection valued at $1200, will sell for $900OBO. 425-271-1219

I BUY commercial/residential and businessnotes, contracts, mortgages, and DOTs. I’malso buying structured settlements, judgmentsand houses. Offering fast cash and quickclosing. 253-905-9999

THOUSAND TRAILS – Gold card asking$4200. Leisure time resort asking $2800.Original owner – both for $6K plus transferfees. 206-524-0266

BOLESAERO TRAILER 27’ – old, but topof the line. Beautiful $6K OBO. 425-255-4176

1987 TRAVEL-VILLA 5th wheel – newrefrigerator and couch. New mattress, newerroof and reseal. Hitch included $5500. 360-400-1824

1988 SUZUKI GSXR 750. Bad news: mo-tor needs rebuilt; does still run, but smokes.Good news: Polished frame, rims, newchain and lots of extra parts. 425-290-8621

1990 HOLIDAY RAMBLER – 28’ A. Chev454 with twin beds $15K. 17’ CAR HAULERTRAILER, tandem open $1250. 206-364-0910

1990 ELECTRIC GOLF CART – runs welland looks new; fully enclosed. Great forretirement homes or other transportation.No trailer, but will deliver. Includes charger$1750. 253-841-4473 or 253-756-8035

1992 CLASS A WINNEBAGO BRAVE –27’ motor home, 454, 48K, 5K generator,hyd leveling jacks, dual AC, sleeps 6. To-tally loaded $18,500. Call for more details253-863-7755

SCOOTERS AND MORE – Electric, gasand mobility. Vary in size, watts and volts.Several colors – folds down. Fun for allages. Parts and service. 206-542-0104

17’ long 22” beam EDDYLINE RAVEN,rudder, bulkheads, garage storage, blue andwhite $1700 OBO. 425-359-2339

1948 TRACTOR – Cub Int’l, 6 implements,plow, cultivator, blade, spring tooth har-row, disc, drag $2500 or implements sepa-rate for $950 all. 253-862-6809

OLD TOOLS – old welder and more. Clear-ing out to move. 425-255-4176

JARI SICKLEBAR MOWER – runs well;needs work. Extra bar, knives and engine. 4_’ American Flyer sled. 425-255-1804

TWO GAS LEAF BLOWERS – need somework $25. 206-325-5457

SINGER SEWING MACHINE – best offer.10” table saw – best offer. 10-speed bikewith 26” wheels – best offer. 3-speed bandsaw 14” $140. No checks. 425-255-2999

WANTED: Early mod 1/2 ton pickup withlow mileage, stick shift, LWB, very goodcondition with canopy, pay premium. Nocrew cabs. 425-255-1804

1972 K-5 BLAZER – 4x4 rebuilt RbH 350,AT, NP205 headers, posi, 4” lift, 33” tires, 3tops, new gauges, roll bar, no rust $5800.206-714-9741

1972 INTERNATIONAL Dually pickup -$1500 OBO. 425-255-4176

1989 JETTA GL – sunroof, white, 15” alumwheels, stainless steel muffler, CD player,alarm, 210K miles, runs well for high miles$1K OBO. 425-345-9268

1996 ACURA 2.5 TL – white, taupe leatherinterior, sunroof, fully loaded, excellent con-dition $7K OBO. 360-387-9156

1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD LX – V8 (302)122K, new radiator, new transmission, lessthan 100 miles on it, new tires, gray/gray$3500. 206-484-6052

1992 CHEVY SUB 4x4 – new crate motor(350) V8, less than 10K on motor, trans (4-yrs old), new brakes, white/gray $6800. 206-484-6052

1995 TAURUS SE – with moon roof, verywell maintained with all records, 122K miles,loaded, clean inside and out. Recent repairsmade car like brand new. Excellent secondcar or for students $4K OBO. 253-838-9479

1998 DODGE 3 QTR TON MAGNUM V-10 Auto 4x4 – Original owner, still underwarranty. Camper and tow package. 30Kmiles. Set up for 5th wheel and cab overcamper. If you need a towing rig, this is it.Auto trans $21K. 360-249-4432

2000 FORD EXCURSION – V10, 4x4, AC,CC, new brakes and tires, P/W, heated leatherseats, tow package, maroon. Great vehicle$19K. 206-484-6052

2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT – approx7600 miles, nicely equipped, 10” droppedfloor, automatic sliding door, power slidingramp, remote entry, kneeling suspension andmore $33K OBO. 253-863-9273

1983 FORD MUSTANG – 3.8 automaticconvertible, white, rebuilt engine and carb,new radiator and catalytic converter and tires,white leather interior $2500 OBO. 360-387-9156

OVERINSURED? UNDERINSURED?Free auto insurance consultations for IAMmembers. No obligations. Call Randy at425-330-9558 orrlaswell@farmersagent.com

$16 from each ticket will be donated directly to Guide Dogs of America

Credit card: VISA MC AMEX DISC

Signature:

751 Local:

Council Delegates and Alternates Take Oath of Office

District Council Delegates and Alternates accept the oath of office for a four-year term at the January 11th District Council meeting.

Accepting the Oath of OfficeDistrictPresidentMarkBlondin(l) ad-ministersthe oathof officeto Local751-FDistrictAuditHelenLowe.

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them directly unless you assign your ben-efits to them at the time of service (bysigning a form while at the emergency room).If you do not complete the form assigningyour benefits for care received from NSEM,you will receive a bill directly from theemergency room doctor, which you willthen be responsible to pay, and you mustsubmit a copy to Regence for reimburse-ment, less any personal deductible, copay orcoinsurance amounts you owe.

JUST REMEMBER: if you use the emer-gency rooms at either of these facilities, signa form while at the hospital that allowsRegence to pay a non-participating doctor.

If you receive a bill from the ER doctor,keep a copy and forward one to Regencefor reimbursement.

Steve wanted to share the experience soother members could avoid the same prob-lem and know how to handle the billing toreduce their out-of-pocket expenses. Keepin mind, this applies only to emergencyroom doctors at Providence Everett Medi-cal Center or Valley General Hospital inMonroe.

As doctors opt in and out of coverage,it is important for members to keep track ofthe changes and if they have a question,call the insurance company. If you are notsatisfied with the answer, ask your Stew-ard to further investigate the matter.

Be Aware of Emergency Room Changes

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IAM members working at Alaska Air-lines have asked for our help. AlaskaAirlines is threatening to outsource nearly500 baggage and ramp service agentjobs unless they take massive pay andbenefit cuts, as well as work rule changesthat put their full-time careers in jeop-ardy. They have threatened to subcon-tract these jobs at the end of January.

IAM negotiators have made conces-sion offers to try to help Alaska, but itseems to be a moving target. Initially,Alaska wanted $13.8 million in conces-sions from the ramp employees. WhenIAM negotiators offered $11 million inconcessions, Alaska then demanded $18million in concessions.

And they’re not just small conces-sions either. Alaska is asking these IAMmembers to move their maximum payrates from $20.80 an hour down to $13an hour. In addition, Alaska wants toincrease employee contributions forhealth care.

751 members joined IAM membersfrom Alaska on an information picket in

late December – trying to bring publicattention to the situation.

Alaska Airlines is considered thehometown airline, which many of ourmembers fly when taking their vaca-tions. Use your power as a consumer andwrite a letter asking them to do the rightthing and keep their unionized rampworkers.

A few facts you might want to men-tion in a letter or e-mail:

• On November 17, 2004, with all the“losses“ the Company has taken, AlaskaAirlines issued over 46,000 shares ofstock worth more than $1.5 million toupper management AT NO COST.

YET• Alaska Airlines has “asked,” with

the threat of outsourcing, that the Unionemployees take large cuts in pay andbenefits.

• Currently at Alaska Airlines, thereare approximately 9,000 Union employ-ees in contract negotiations covering pi-lots, flight attendants, ramp serviceagents, stores agents, and customer ser-vice agents.

• Alaska has laid-off hundreds ofmechanics and closed a main mainte-nance base.

• They have outsourced the planecleaners’ job to an outside firm that doesnot provide the quality service the formerAlaska employees did.

• Claims of “losses” are exaggerated

in order to dupe the public into acceptingreduced service and dirty planes as thenorm.

• It no longer matters to Alaska Air-lines Management if their employees aresatisfied with their jobs. This has led tothe lowest morale in over 20 years.

Please call or e-mail the corporateofficers listed below and tell them yousupport Union employees at Alaska intheir endeavor to obtain fair and equi-table contracts.

Alaska Airlines Trying to Make IAM Jobs Excess Baggage

IAM members working at Triumph Composite Sys-tems in Spokane received good news in early January– Airbus awarded them a contract to design and manu-facture the floor panels system for the A-380 Freighteraircraft. The announcement boosted morale as employ-ees felt an increased sense of job security.

Since Boeing sold the plant two years ago, there hasbeen continuous talk about getting additional contractsand expanding their work package so they are notcompletely dependent on Boeing. This Airbus con-tract, which could be in excess of $35 million forTriumph over the life of the A380 Freighter, is a goodfirst step. It gives Triumph Spokane sole ownership ofthe floor panels, as long as the A380F is in production,

in addition toproviding in-service sup-port.

M e m b e r sviewed this asa chance to gettheir foot in thedoor of Airbus.

Member Su-san Harrisstated,“This isvery positivenews and I’moptimistic aboutit. I think it isheading in theright direction.I’m looking for-ward to gettingmore work andmore heads at

T r i u m p hS p o k a n e .What is goodfor TriumphSpokane isgood forSpokane ingeneral. Ifeel this is agood work-ing team fo-cused onbringing alarger works ta tementinto theplant.”

MemberLinda Louie was very excited. “This is a very good thingand was a long time coming. We have pretty much justbeen a Boeing supplier with a few little contracts. Ourfuture was uncertain without a big contract that wouldensure work for the future. I’m excited because it prettymuch guarantees I will be working here for at least a fewmore years. In my mind, this helps with our nextcontract because this is work that must be built. It opensthe door for us to be an Airbus supplier, which is huge.”

Jack Bean saw it as a new opportunity. He noted,“The Airbus contract is great news – not only will it helpsupply continuous employment opportunities in Spo-kane, but it will give us leverage in negotiating a newcontract in two years. Hopefully, we can regain some ofthe concessions we had to give to guarantee the sale ofthe plant to Triumph.”

Members are pleased to be working on a new air-plane, a new model and to be a part of it for the future.

Triumph to Build Airbus Floor Panels

Toanh To works on a floor panel forBoeing planes at the SpokaneTriumph Composite Systems.

Workers at Triumph in Spokaneare excited to build floor panelsfor Airbus and expand their workpackage. Above: Todd Klementworks on a floor panel.

District Secretary-Treasurer Bruce Spalding (l)and District President Mark Blondin (r) presented751 Editor Connie Kelliher with numerousawards from the recent IAM Newsletter andWebsite Contest. 751 captured first place in thebest feature and layout and design categories andsecond place in general excellence. Our websitealso earned a second place for best layout design.

Communication Awards

How You Can Help...

751 members join IAM members from Alaska Airlines outside SeaTacAirport in an effort to stop the airline from offloading their jobs.

IAM members at Alaska Airlinesfear their family-wage jobs will besubcontracted.

well as songs written by Mr. O’Connor. The entire festival will culminate Sunday evening

with a public concert featuring both nationally ac-claimed performers and the songs, stories and poemscreated by the festival participants.

For more information on festival program, scheduleand registration, contact Ross Rieder (206) 524-0346 orRossR241@aol.com or Janet Stecher (206-524-7753or REVELVOZ@aol.com.

February Festival onWorkers’ CultureContinued from page 2

Please call or e-mail the corporate officers listsed below. Tell them you are an AlaskaAirlines customer and you support Union employees at Alaska in their efforts to obtainfair and equitable contracts. Ask them to not outsource the ramp jobs.

• President & CEO, William Ayer (206) 392-5329 or Bill.Ayer@Alaskaair.com• Executive VP George Bagley (206) 392-5445 or George.Bagley@Alaskaair.com• Vice President Dennis Hamel (206) 392-5278 or Dennis.Hamel@Alaskaair.com• Executive VP & CFO Bradley Tilden (206) 392-5362 or Brad.Tilden@Alaskaair.com751 Steward Bill Dolan took part in

an informational picket to help saveIAM jobs at Alaska Airlines.