Snohomish County Labor Council

Minutes of the Meeting of April 27^th, 2016

Meeting was called to order by President Jason Redrup, IAM 751A, at 6 PM. The flag salute and reading of the meeting purpose followed. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as posted.

Credentials

A motion and second were made to accept the credentials for two new delegates.

James Decaro from IBEW 46 and Danielle Julien from ATU 1576 were sworn in by Vice-President Doug Scott, LIUNA 292.

Guests

Ron McGaha, Pacific Northwest Labor History Association

Ron spoke on the upcoming 100^th anniversary of the Everett Massacre. He said tickets were $100 for a sailing on the Virginia V from Seattle to Everett on Saturday, November 12. A short program and refreshments will then be held at the Everett Sailing Club.

Representative June Robinson, 38^th Legislative District

June stated she believes in the power of unions to collectively bargain and protect workers’ rights. She noted there are people spending boatloads of money to destroy unions. While door belling, she has heard from IAM 751 members and SPEEA members about job losses while Boeing is receiving millions in tax breaks. She said the reasons we give breaks are valid and the legislature did it with the intent of retaining and building a job group. June added she appreciates labor support and hopes that the Labor Council will endorse her.

A five minute break was held to give the delegates an opportunity to ask questions of the guests.

Secretary-Treasurer/State Officer/Staff Report

Secretary Treasurer Leonard Kelley IBT 38, reported that the next Labor 101 class will be held May 21. The class is titled “Leadership for Rank-and-File Members.”

He reported on Initiative 1433, stating that we’ve gotten a few petitions back but we need to get a lot more returned. The program coordinator for Initiative 1433 is looking for volunteers for certain times at certain events and we need volunteers to fill those slots. We have until June to collect the necessary signatures. Raising the minimum wage and having paid sick leave is important to all of us.

Secretary-Treasurer Kelly spoke on the two Trade Up events that were held in May. He asked volunteers who participate in the event to give a short report. Spencer Burris, IAM 751A, said that he was at the Mukilteo event. He felt that the cool thing was that the trainers really stressed the importance of their pensions and how necessary it is for kids to hear that. Mike Hill, IAM 751C, said that these kids really enjoyed the hands-on experience and that they really like to hear about the apprenticeship learning and training opportunities. Secretary-Treasurer Kelley added that he’s working on another Trade Up event to be held June 2 at Marysville Pilchuck High School.

Secretary-Treasurer Kelley talked about an article in the Huffington Post that referenced workers killed on the job. The article was not put together by the AFL- CIO but an outside source. He said it was a very good article that everyone should take the time to find it and read it.

Reports of Unions

Tom McConnell, IATSE 15, reported on a rally and protest they are having on May 20^th at Safeco Field during the Billy Joel concert. They’re having the rally to protest RHINO STAGING fighting the organizing drive they are having with the riggers.

Organizing

Charlene Rawson, Washtech, reported that they are working on organizing DirecTV and T-Mobile.

Local’s Activities

New Business

Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Kelley, IBT 38, reported on the recently held COPE interviews. He said that there were several motions that come with seconds to the body to recommend candidates for endorsement to the Washington State Labor Council COPE Convention.

A vote was taken for Representative Mike Sells in the 38^th Legislative District and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken for Representative June Robinson in the 38^th Legislative District and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken for Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self in the 21^st Legislative District and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken for Luis Moscoso, candidate for State Senate in the 1^st Legislative District and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken for Representative Strom Peterson in the 21^st Legislative District and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken for State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu and passed unanimously.

The following is a recommendation from the Executive Board to the body that we find candidates Steve Hobbs, Karen Frazier, and Cyrus Habib all qualified for the position of Lieutenant Governor. This is not a recommendation for any candidate. Vote was taken and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken for John Lovick candidate for State Representative in the 44^th Legislative District and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken for Congressman Rick Larsen in the 2nd Congressional District and failed to obtain a two thirds majority.

A vote was taken for Susan Delbene in the 1^st Congressional District and passed unanimously.

A vote was taken in support of a resolution presented by IATSE Local 15, and their ongoing struggle with Rhino Northwest. The vote passed unanimously.

Good of the Order

United Way Labor Engagement Manager Betty Welsh, WashTech, reported we have collected over 2000 pounds of peanut butter, and that there is still time to add to that amount. We have until May 13^th to turn in all peanut butter collected. Betty added that we are crushing the Northwest Central Labor Council and the State Labor Council but are running a close race with Pierce County Labor Council.

Betty then reported on the annual Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 14^th. Volunteers are needed to help with the unloading of food at various Post Office locations. She reminded the delegates to make sure you fill your bags at home and participate. Betty noted that 1 out of every 10 Snohomish County residents lives below the poverty level and 1 out of 3 households in Snohomish County struggles. Last year we collected 259,000 pounds of food and that met half the needs of the local food banks.

Ken Fry, IBEW 191, spoke on the importance of labor people to run for delegate spots at the local levels and the national convention.

Sandy Hastings, SPEEA, reported on the Snohomish CLUW chapter and that they will be meeting on 18th May at Alfys Pizza. She reported they are a new group and are trying to reach out and grow their membership. She asked that the delegates share their information with co-workers.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM

Respectfully Submitted

Leonard Kelley, Secretary-Treasurer

ATTENDANCE

AFSCME 109:

AFSCME 109E:

AFSCME 109S: No Delegate

AFSCME 113:

AFSCME 1811:

AFSCME 1811C: No Delegate

AFSCME 1811CA: Patty Goins, Terry VanWyck

AFSCME 1811JPD: No Delegate

AFSCME 1811JS: No Delegate

AFSCME 1811PA:

AFSCME 1811S: No Delegate

AFSCME 435: No Delegate

AFSCME 881: No Delegate

AFSCME 948: Angela Guadamuz

AFSCME 1020:

AFSCME 2753: No Delegate

AFSCME 2964: No Delegate

AFT 772:

AFT 1873:

APWU 484: No Delegate

ATU 883:

ATU 1576: Danielle Julien, John Sainz

GCIU 767M: No Delegate

IAFF 46:

IAFF 1828:

IAFF 1984: No Delegate

IAFF 2694: No Delegate

IAFF 3916: No Delegate

IAFF 4118:

IAM 130:

IAM 751A: Spencer Burris, Brian Butler, Joel Hetland, Lester Mullen, Jason Redrup

IAM 751C: Michael Hill,

IAM 751E: Ron Bradley, Guerdon Ellis

IAM 751F:

IATSE 15: Tom McConnell

IBEW 46: James DeCaro

IBEW 77:

IBEW 89: Teresa Johnson

IBEW 191: Kenneth Frey

IBT 38: Debbie Gath, John Howell Jr., Leonard Kelley, Mike Raughter

IBT 117: Michael Boe

IBT 174: No Delegate

IBT 231:

IBT 763: No Delegate

IUOE 302: Bill Albin Jr., Al Cummins, Rick Cunningham, Tony Zempel

IUPAT DC 5: Steven Dore, Robert Rahkonen

IW 86: No Delegate

LIUNA 292: Chris Glenn, Doug Scott, Jim Smith

NALC 791: Bob James, Chris Kelly

OPEIU 8:

Pac NW Newspaper Guild: No Delegate

Plumbers and Pipefitters 26: No Delegate

PTE 17: Kathy Pierson

SEIU 6: No Delegate

SEIU 925: No Delegate

SEIU 1199NW: No Delegate

SMIU 66:

SPEEA: Lynn Burow, James Gillan, Sandy Hastings, Mohammed Khan, Robert Sutton

UBC 70: John Lehman, Fidencio Denis Velasco

UFCW 141, USNU: No Delegate

UniteHere: No Delegate

Wash Tech / CWA: Charlene Rawson, Ed Triezenberg, Betty Welsh

Excused Absences

AFSCME 109: Polagaya McLaughlin

IBEW 77: Arlene Cunningham, Jackie Rae

IBEW 89: Karen Tegard

IBEW 191: Darrel McLaughlin

OPEIU 8: Phyllis Naiad

SPEEA: Susanne Murphy, David Simpson

Guests

Pat Davis, ATU 1576

Victor C. Harris, SCDCC

June Robinson, State Representative, 38^th District