International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO District 751 represents the 45,000 active and retired
hourly workers at The Boeing Company in Puget Sound, GKN in Kent, Triumph Composites in Spokane, BAE in Everett and various company's in Eastern Washington. District 751 also represents members at Edwards Air Force Base in California
In addition, District 751 represents the many men and women of Eastern Washington to include aluminum workers in Wenatchee, metal trades at Hanford, Ben Franklin Transit, regional disposal workers, workers at Grand Coulee Dam, auto mechanics, heavy duty mechanics, machinists, welder fabricators, refrigerator repairmen, building maintenance, irrigation workers and many others.
Special thanks to all the members who took the time to vote in the Local F election on Wednesday, May 14th. Below are the results. Click here for Business Rep results.
SEATTLE, WA - Formal negotiations between the Machinists Union and The Boeing Company opened today, as the Union presented a comprehensive proposal that reflected the issues identified by Union members. The contract opener was held a month earlier than previous negotiations in an attempt to provide both sides more time to resolve the complex issues.
District 751 President Tom Wroblewski noted, We are cautiously optimistic as we enter this round of bargaining. We are in the strongest bargaining position we have had in years. By any measure, Boeing is one of the most successful companies in the world sales, profits, backlogs and our members are a huge part of that.
It hasnt been easy for our members during the last two contract negotiations. After the 9/11 attacks, our members had to face a Company determined to take away hard-fought benefits and contractual rights. I am proud of our members who demanded fairness during these difficult times.
Special thanks to all the members who took the time to vote in the Local C election on Thursday, May 8th. Below are the results. Click here for Business Rep results.
Special thanks to all the members who took the time to vote in the Local E election on Wednesday, May 7th. Below are the results. Click here for Business Rep results.
The Local A Election Committee consisting of Chris Isaacson, Margie Pernell and Jacqueline Vaden received approval (from the District Council) for the District to pay lost time and expenses to send the 10th positioned Grand Lodge Convention delegate from the 5/1/08 Local Lodge 751-A election to the Grand Lodge convention. The Mailroom, instead of using the same ballot as the absentee ballot, used a ballot that had two extra names in the Grand Lodge Convention portion of the ballot who had been disqualified because they did not sign their nomination acceptance cards. Sending the 10th delegate would alleviate holding a revote on this section only. Upon receiving District Council approval, the Election Committee has certified the Grand Lodge Delegate portion of the ballot. The rest of the ballot had already been certified and was not an issue. Click here for Grand Lodge results.
May is the month for members to make changes to their Health Care Provider. Please review the plans carefully before choosing which plan works best for you.
The Union continues to challenge Boeing's plan to switch the no-monthly premium plan during the May open enrollment period.
Special thanks to all the members who took the time to vote in the Local A election on Thursday, May 1st. Below are the results. Click here for Business Rep results.
Update for website on Grand Lodge Convention Delegate/Alternate Election only.
The Local A Election Committee chair and 2 committee members met today at 12pm to review the Grand Lodge Convention Delegate/Alternate portion of the ballot brought into question last night by the Election Company. After reviewing the concern today they have decided to meet again on Monday May 5th to make a final decision. As soon as one is made the information will be updated on our website. Thank you for your patience.
District President Tom Wroblewski, Secretary-Treasurer Susan Palmer, the Business Reps and Staff want to wish all the office staff at 751 a very Happy Administrative Professionals Day. We want to thank these talented individuals for all the hard work and professional support they give our membership every day on the job and especially during this busy contract year. It is appreciated. Take the time to thank them for their hard work.
One look at the article in todayıs Seattle Times should tell every member how serious the upcoming round of negotiations will be with The Boeing Company. While Boeing is experiencing record profits, make no mistake, it will be a battle to get our issues addressed in the contract one that will take a united membership. Click here to read entire article.
In talking to reporters, Boeing chief negotiator Doug Kight laid-out a proposal for pension benefits to replace the Boeing pension plan for all new hires with a 401(k) plan supplemented by a company contribution.
District 751 President Tom Wroblewski, who will lead the negotiations which begin on May 9th, was outraged at the idea. "This proposal is unacceptable! Past, present, future, it doesnıt matter. We fight for ALL our members.
Weıre fighting for the unborn," Wroblewski declared. "Our members didnıt fall for it in 2005. They wonıt fall for it this time."
If you are outraged, like District President Tom Wroblewski, at this proposal, tell your manager - Itıs our time this time!
Members have a chance to talk to Union negotiators face-to-face at contract kickoff barbecues next week. Click here for more info.
