SCLC
Minutes 9/23/2015
The
meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Redrup, IAM 751, followed
by the flag salute and the reading of the meeting purpose. Minutes of the
previous meeting were approved as posted.
Credentials
Jason
Brock; IAFF 46
Brian
Butler, Joel Hetland: IAM751A
Corey
Dunlap, Colleen OÕBrien: IBEW 191
Debbie
Gath, IBT 38
Terry
Hutchins, Darrin Norton: IBT 117
Michael
Hill, IAM 751 C
A
Motion and second was made to accept those that were present: Brian Butler,
Joel Hetland, Debbie Gath and Michael Hill were all
sworn in by acting Vice President Ed Triezenberg, WashTech,
Trustee.
Guests
John
Spencer
Candidate for Lake Stevens Mayor spoke about his background
and education. He was an Intern for Governor Evans. He served as Director of
Department of Ecology and Seattle Wastewater Utilization. Stated he made a change to the way labor
negotiations were handled there with no more hiring attorneys and a move to a
ÒMutual Gain SharingÓ process. He said the process worked well for both groups
with pay higher for employees and more trucks. He stated that when he was
General Manager for the PUD he helped negotiate a deal to keep Scott Paper here
longer.
He added he has been on the City Council for 2 terms and
that Lake Stevens has made a lot of progress and he doesnÕt want to see it go backwards.
Secretary
Treasurers report
Leonard Kelley, IBT 38, reported on the Unions 101 class
being held on October 24th, the deadline for signing up is October
12th.
The WSLC is asking that we support I-735, an initiative to
the legislature that would petition Congress to put forth a constitutional
amendment overturning Citizens United.
Sign-up sheets were passed out for phone banking and
delegates were encouraged to volunteer.
He spoke briefly about how literature put out by the Freedom
Foundation actually stated they are Òtrying to put Unions out of businessÓ.
Secretary Treasurer Kelley announced that there would be no
November meeting due to the Holiday and added that our Holiday meeting would be
held December 2nd and promised to be a memorable one.
Reports
of Unions
Les Mullens, IAM 751A, reported that
IAM President John Holden had an appointment with Boeing leadership and the meeting
was cancelled. A second meeting was scheduled and President Holden asked Boeing
several questions in regards to keeping jobs here and if there were plans to
open a facility in China. BoeingÕs answer to every question was not at this
time. They lied.
Suzanne Murphy, SPEEA, reported that they had several rallies
outside of Boeing supporting keeping jobs here and tax accountability during
the visit of the Chinese President. She also stated that Boeing had asked to
use their parking lot to bring in busloads of supporters for the Chinese
President.
John Sainz, ATU 1576, shared a newspaper article about the
Chinese order of 737Õs and the commitment to build a plant in China.
Debbie Gath, Teamsters Local 38, reported that 3 Haggen
stores could close and they would lose 500 members.
Patty Goins, AFSCME 1118 CA, reported the County Councilman
orchestrated a special vote of the County Council to reject the current contract
while they are still in negotiations. This was a real slap in the face because
their members took leaves and furloughs to help with the budget in 2008, while Councilman
Dave Somers got a $7,000.00 a month raise. She pointed out that Councilman
Somers was running for County Executive. They have been without a contract
since December 31st.
Organizing
Reports
Contract
Negotiations
John Sainz, ATU 1576, reported that negotiations have
come to a standstill with Island Transit and that a ULP has been filed.
Old
Business
None
New
Business
A motion and second was made to endorse John Spencer for
Mayor of Lake Stevens. The vote of the body will held at the October meeting as
per the constitution
A motion and second was made to endorse Charlene Rawson for
Everett City Council. The vote of the body will be held at the October meeting.
Other
Local Activities
None
Good of
the Order
Sandy Hastings, SPEEA, reported on CLUW. They have 4 board
members here tonight and their chapter was starting to get off the ground. The
next scheduled meeting will be October 21st here at the Labor Temple
at 6:00 PM.
Jim Smith, Laborers 292, reported that KSER radio station has
been carrying Labors Voice for over 20 years and that they are currently having
their pledge drive. Jim asked the delegates to ask their Locals to donate.
Rick Jurkovic, ATU 1576, reported
that Mayor Jennifer Gregerson is chair of the ÔYES on
Proposition 1Ó. The Seattle
/Snohomish County area is the 6th or 7th worst in the
nation for traffic. A year ago it took 60 minutes to get to Seattle now it
takes 80. He reported that polling for Community transit was doing well and
that ATU International had donated $7,500 to the campaign.
Betty Welsh, United Way Labor Engagement Manager, WASH Tech,
reported on the ÒBack to SchoolÓ clothing drive focusing on childrenÕsÕ
underwear. They have currently have over 800 pair donated.
She added that the United Way was gearing up for the tax
season. They offer a free tax site and last year they helped people get over 5
million dollars in returns.
She reported that they are looking for volunteers on
December 11th and 12th for Toys for Tots. Collection site
to be the old armory just up the block from the Labor Temple.
Ed Triezenberg, WASH Tech, Trustee, reminded delegates to
make sure their Unions or groups that use the Labor Temple to please close all
the windows and lock doors when they are done.
Meeting
was adjourned at 7:12 PM
Minutes Submitted by
Leonard Kelley, Secretary-Treasurer
ATTENDANCE
AFSCME
109:
AFSCME
109E:
AFSCME
109S: No Delegate
AFSCME
113:
AFSCME
1811:
AFSCME
1811C: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811CA: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811JPD: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811JS: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811PA:
AFSCME
1811S: No Delegate
AFSCME
435: No Delegate
AFSCME
881: No Delegate
AFSCME
948:
AFSCME
1020:
AFSCME
2753: No Delegate
AFSCME
2964: No Delegate
AFT
772:
AFT
1873:
APWU
484: No Delegate
ATU
883:
ATU
1576: Rick Jurkovic, 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: Brian Butler, Mark Clark, Joel Hetland, Lester
Mullen, Jason Redrup
IAM
751C: Michael Hill
IAM
751E:
IAM
751F:
IATSE
15:
IBEW
46:
IBEW
77: Arlene Cunningham, John Cunningham, Jon Kubat,
Jacob Morgan,
IBEW
89: Teresa Johnson
IBEW
191: Kenneth Frey, Darrel McLaughlin,
IBT
38: Tammi Brady, Debbie Gath, Leonard Kelley
IBT
117: Michael Boe
IBT
174: No Delegate
IBT
231: Rich Ewing
IBT
763: No Delegate
IUOE
302: Al Cummins
IUPAT
DC 5:
IW
86: No Delegate
LIUNA
292: Chris Glenn, Jim Smith
NALC
791: Bob James
OPEIU
8:
Pac
NW Newspaper Guild: No Delegate
Plumbers
and Pipefitters 26: No Delegate
PTE
17:
SEIU
6: No Delegate
SEIU
925: No Delegate
SEIU
1199NW: No Delegate
SMIU
66: Aaron Bailey, Mark Riker
SPEEA:
Lynn Burow, Sandy Hastings, Susanne Murphy, Robert Sutton
UBC
70:
UFCW
141, USNU: No Delegate
UniteHere:
No Delegate
Wash
Tech / CWA: Rennie Sawade, Ed Triezenberg, Betty
Welsh
Excused
Absences
AFSCME
109: Polagaya McLaughlin
IAM
130: Ron Harrell
IBEW
77: Jackie Rae
IUOE
302: Bill Albin Jr
LIUNA
292: Doug Scott
PTE
17: Kathy Pierson
SPEEA:
Rebekah Hewitt, David Simpson
UBC
70: John Lehman
Guests
Pat
Davis, ATU 1576
Brian
Earnheart, AFSCME 109
Patty
Goins, AFSCME 1811CA
Janay
Jager, AFSCME 1811CA
Jesssica Matheson, UBC 70
Michael
Ramey, AFSCME 109
John
Spencer, Candidate for Lake Stevens Mayor
Terry
VanWyck, AFSCME 1811CA