Snohomish County Labor Council

Snohomish County Labor Council, AFL/CIO

Minutes of the Meeting of January 26, 2000

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Pres. Darr. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as typed and handed out.

CREDENTIALS

• AFT 4254 for John Littel

• IAM 751A for Andrew Haugen

John Littel & Andrew Haugen were present and sworn in as delegates.

GUESTS

Chris Glenn, IFPTE 2001, SPEEA, spoke about the current bargaining climate at Boeing. He noted that many felt that the current contract was not everything they would like. They anticipate from their surveys they will be on strike by Feb. 3^rd unless there are some changes. It will be a first for SPEEA and the new merged Boeing Company. The company has 80,000 non represented folks which they have imposed co-payments in medical insurance and take-aways on. Drastic increases in out of pocket expenses have occurred for those people. He believes that Boeing is afraid to give SPEEA a better contract, because others might then ask to be represented by a union, or it would force the company to go back and give the non represented a better deal.

Fred Langer, Stevens Hospital Commissioner, spoke regarding the current bargaining climate at Stevens. He noted that he felt that SEIU 1199 gains have been extraordinary thus far in this round of negotiations. He also stated, “I see a time when organized labor and management are partners in the hospital. Is it happening today? No.” He felt that there were some mistakes made at the beginning of negotiations, and noted that this (SEIU 1199’s unit) is a diverse unit. From a hospital district standpoint there was difficulty dealing with so many groups. The negotiations, he believes, comes down to dollars and cents. He noted the difficulty of being tugged with what is a fiscally responsible thing, and trying to settle a good agreement. Last year, the hospital lost 4 and 1/2 million. A lot of the loss was outside the hospital caused by a lack of revenue generation. As a result, the amount of extra cash has really come down. He did want to see what he could do to help bridge the gap in negotiations. He responded to questions from delegates and hospital employees.

Kim Richan, Campaign Manager for Larsen for Congress introduced herself and encouraged delegates to be involved in the campaign.

Steve & Nancy Chilson, Lasting Impressions, a union embroidery company and screen printier in Marysville introduced themselves and their business. The company was organized a year and half ago, and has been in business for 18 years. Delegates and unions were invited to use their services.

COMMUNICATIONS

From Washington State Labor Council: 12/16/99 Marilyn Sneiderman, Dept of Field Mobilization on discount services and products available through the AFL/CIO;12/22/99 Marilyn Sneiderman, Dir. AFL/CIO Mobilizaton Dept. on Central Labor Council and State Federation Women’s Leadership Conference;1/10/00 John J. Sweeney, Pres. re: Union Community Fund1/11/00 Rick Bender, Pres. re President’s Club and Labor 2000

From AFL/CIO: 1/5/00, John Sweeney, Pres. announcing May 13th Letter Carriers Food Drive; 1/12/00, Denise Mitchell, Special Asst to Pres for Public Affairs, press materials on WTO/China NTR

From Local Unions & Councils: 1/18/00, Joe Murphy, Sec-Treas., Kitsap County Central Labor Council resolution noting unanimous opposition to the AFL/CIO Committee 2000—The New Alliance; 1/19/00 Paul Pritchard, Pres. EEA/UTE, AFT 772 requesting support for the March 14 Everett School District maintenance and operation levy

From Agencies and Groups:12/21/99, Michael Silverstein, MD Asst Dir., Dept of Labor & Industries on proposed ergonomics rule; 1/6/00, Land Conservancy, Pres. Carol James & Exec Dir., Gene Duvernoy thanking Council for donation; 1/18/00 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Snohomish County announcement on Bowl for Kids’ Sake on April 1 and 2 at Evergreen Bowling Lanes; 1/24/00 Rebound letter to Senator Paull Shin on sales tax credit for Sound Transit; 1/26/00 Resolution from Snohomish County Democratic Party in support of prevailing wage laws; Notice from University of Oregon Labor Education & Research Center on 2000 West Coast Summer Institute for Women, July 8-13; Pacific Northwest Labor History Assn., 32nd Annual Labor History Conference will be held at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, May 19-21; Mothers Against Violence in America & Students Against Violence Everywhere, Sat., Jan 29, 8:30 AM to 1 PM Sixth Annual Conference & Public Officials—Student Forum at the Everett Civic Auditorium

From individuals: 12/29/99 State Sen. Jeri Costa noting inability to attend end of year even as she would be with the family in Vancouver;1/12/00, Larry Hansen, Pub., Herald & Eileen O’Neill Odum, GTE Regional Northwest Pres. invitation to have HR Directors attend a Snohomish County CEO Roundtable on Feb. 9th, 7:30 AM to 9 AM at GTE Northwest

EXEC BD & STAFF REPORTS

Sec. Treas. Sells presented the minutes of the June 19^th meeting of the SCLC Executive Board. As a result of the Board meeting the following recommendations were made:

Budget

A budget for 2000 was presented and recommended by the Board. It was M/S/C to adopt the budget. It is balance budget with $117,375 in projected revenue and expenditures.

COPE Screening Constitutional Amendment (First Reading)

The Board recommended the following Constitutional Amendment to Article XIII, new section 7, to be voted on at the February 23, 2000 meeting: “In addition to those endorsements made and acted upon at COPE endorsement meeting, motions for endorsement or for recommendations for endorsement can also be made at any regular meeting of the Central Body. However, such motions made at a regular meeting cannot be voted and acted upon until the next meeting of the Central Body, unless that motion has been approved by the COPE Screening Committee.” Dave Kurtz, AFSCME 1811 PA explained for the Board the intent of the motion to keep delegates from being surprised by endorsement motions off the floor.

It was M/S/C to table a motion on a strike sanction request for IBT 174 against Airborne Express and Airborne@Home.

Sec. Treas. Sells reported on the wrap up of the WTO rally; meetings with locals representing Providence employees; university presidential search processes, United Way strategic planning, a December ATU press conference, ergonomics hearing, and website discussions. He noted that the Workers Memorial Committee was proceeding with fundraising thanks to the help from several delegates. CSR Associated had recently donated $5,000.00

Bill Borders, United Way Labor Liaison, reported that the holiday party in December had one of the largest attendance. $3,000 in sales of raffle tickets went to Operation Shortfall. In December, Operation Shortfall raised $5,800. He thanked the following people for their extra help in donating to Operation Shortfall: Ironworkers 86, IAM 751A, Teamsters 38, Jo Marie & Al Schultz, Bob Drewel, Sertoma Club, South Everett Rotary, Allan Darr, CSC Exec Bd. He singled out several delegates for their help with the fundraising and annual event: Ted & Joan Hudlow, Guy Johnson, Craig Boag, Jackie Boschok, Laura Wentworth, Jim Smith, Ken Titus, Bob Monize and Dan O’Connor. The next Union Counselor Training class will be held starting on March 14th.

He also reported that this year’s United Way campaign brought in $11.1 million, and thanked Saturn of Lynnwood for their toy drive this December.

COMMITTEES

COPE Screening Committee- Vice President Darrell Chapman reported on the Committee’s meeting on Jan 18th. As a result of interviewing the US Senate candidates, they will be bringing a motion on that race to the March meeting. They made the following recommendations which came to the body with a motion and a second.

M/S/ to recommend to the WSLC the endorsement of Mike Kreidler for State Insurance Commissioner. The motion carried

M/S/ to recommend to the WSLC the endorsement of Bob Terwilliger for Secretary of State. The motion carried.

M/S/C to endorse the March 14th Everett School District maintenance and operations replacement levy. The motion carried.

M/S/C to endorse the Feb. 29th City of Everett Medic One replacement levy. It is a permanent levy. The motion carried

Community Services-Reading Clerk Laura Wentworth-reported that Annual Community Services Banquet will be April 27, 2000, at the Howard Johnsons in Everett. Nomination forms for awards were handed out for delegates to make recommendations.

Education-Vice President Darrell Chapman reported on the working with SnoNet to put their web site in there. He encouraged other locals to link their web pages to the SnoNet system for easier school access.

Women’s Committee-Trustee Jackie Boschok spoke on Working Womens’ Conference in Chicago coming up in March. Over 5,000 are registered are already registered. The WSLC Women’s Committee will have several conferences this spring. March 7th for Spanish speaking, and one on Saturday, April 29th here in Everett.

REPORTS FROM COMMUNITY/LABOR COMMITTEE REPS

Workforce Investment Board-Don Shove, IAM 751A gave an update on Board activities. They are in a process working out Board processes to be approved by state. Meanwhile, the state is working on how WIA funds will be distributed. The Board is also going over drafts of the strategic plan for its operations.

WISHA Monitoring-Tom Plummer, IAM 751A, reported on the musculo/skeletal disorder hearings. Labor had done an outstanding job in the hearings. The close of letter writing to the Department of Labor and Industries on ergonomics standards is Feb. 15th. You can send comments to the Department of Labor and Industries at PO Box 44600, Olympia, WA 98504-4600. Please note that your comments are in reference to ergonomics standards. Delegates can check out the web site at http://www.lni.gov/wisha/ergo for where to send comments.

School/Work-Ed Triezenberg, Trustee, reinforced the information regarding connecting to SnoNet on apprenticeship information.

COPE

Pres. Darr reported on the Flaggers Safety Bill hearings held this morning. He complimented Dan O’Conner, LIUNA 292 for an outstanding job in testifying for it. It was impressive how well he knew his trade. Chuck Jewell, IBT 38, was also complimented for an excellent job in testifying. He also thanked Rep. Reardon for his sponsorship and support on the Flaggers Safety Bill.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

New officers were elected and sworn in to the following positions to serve two year terms beginning in 2000:

Pres: Allan Darr, IUOE 302

Sgt At Arms: Bob Neumann, IAM 751A

Trustee No. 1: Jackie Boschok, IAM 751F

Trustee No. 3: Ed Triezenberg, UBC 562

Trustee No. 5: Kent Hanson, AFSCME 1811C

REPORTS OF UNIONS

Organizing reports— OPEIU 8, Dave Winders reported on the Providence negotiations. All unions that have units in Providence in the Northwest have formed a coalition to work on issues of mutual concern. Remaining in many contracts are issues involving wage scale and union security. The hospital, locally, as well as the Providence System has been stalling negotiations. Patty Ainsley, Shop Steward at Providence noted USNU 1411 UFCW represents the nurses at the Everett Hospital. UBC 562, Ed Triezenberg, reported on the on going efforts to get bargaining rights at Osborne Construction. The NLRB ruled within 6 weeks of filing that company objections to the election process had no merit. As a result, in another month they may be bargaining. IBEW 77, Sylvia Hansen, reported on the organizing of ATT branch of the TCI corporation and the Tanner Coop. ATU 1576, Pat Connelly, spoke on organizing in Skagit. He also outlined recent concerns with Community Transit’s budget priorities in the wake of Initiative 695.

M/S/C to extend meeting for 15 minutes

Contract negotiations & maintenance reports-No further reports

Other local activity reports-No further reports

NEW BUSINESS

M/S/C to reaffirm the Labor Council’s support for prevailing wage laws in the State of Washington.

GOOD OF THE COUNCIL

Darrell Chapman, IBEW 191, spoke on the Snohomish County Democrats resolution supporting prevailing wage laws. That information has been conveyed to Democrats in the legislature, and the State Democratic Party. They have asked the State Democratic Party to communicate their support also to Democratic legislators. He also reported on the Election 2000 meeting for labor held at the Machinists Hall, Jan. 26th.

Bob Gorman, AFL/CIO Field Representative, thanked the Council for their work on the WTO rally. He stated that labor had changed the whole debate on trade.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Sells, Sec. Treas.

AFSCME 109:

AFSCME 109E: Jerry Adamson

AFSCME 109S:

AFSCME 113: Monte Turner

AFSCME 881:

AFSCME 948:

AFSCME 1020:

AFSCME 1355:

AFSCME 1811:

AFSCME 1811C: Kent Hanson

AFSCME 1811CA:

AFSCME 1811JPD:

AFSCME 1811PA: Dave Kurtz

AFSCME 2753:

AFSCME 2964:

AFT 772: Paul Pritchard, Mike Sells

AFT 1873:

AFT 4254: John Little, Mary Hale

APWU 484:

ATU 883: Steve Oss

ATU 1576: Pat Connelly

AWPPW 183:

AWPPW 644:

CWA 7800:

CWA 37082:

GCIU 767M: Vicky Spalding

IAFF 46: Don Schwab

IAFF 1984:

IAFF 2694:

IAFF 3219:

IAFF 3482: Danny Evanger

IAM 130: Steve Lentz, Gerald Martin

IAM 751A: Andrew Haugen,Tom Plummer, Bob Neumann, Don Shove, Bruce Spalding, Ron Watson

IAM 751C: Hank Getchman

IAM 751E: Gary Hartrick

IAM 751F: Jackie Boschok, Jo Marie Schultz

IATSE 15:

IATSE 154:

IBEW 77: Sylvia Hanson

IBEW 89:

IBEW 191: Craig Boag, Darrell Chapman, Jeffre Seibert

IBT 38: Janet Craft, Janine Dibble, Chuck Jewell, Rod Mendenhall, Bill Trautman, Laura

Wentworth

IBT 174:

IFPTE 17:

ILWU 32:

IUOE 286:

IUOE 302:

IW 86:

IW 506:

LADS 1144:

LIUNA 292: Bob Monize, Dan O’Connor

MM&P:

NALC 791: Robert James, Jim Reid, Ken Titus

OPEIU 8: Dave Winders

OPEIU 277:

SEIU 120: Bill Borders

SEIU 1199NW: Jackie McGeahy, Debbie Scott

SMIU 66:

UA 265:

UBC 562: Fred Buhl, Ted Hudlow, Guy Johnson, Ed Triezenberg

UBC 2659:

UFCW 44:

UFCW 141, USNU:

UFCW 1001:

UFCW 1105: Lynda Rice, Doug Rice

Guests:

Pat Ainsley, UFCW 141 USNU

Jeanne Barr, SEIU 1199NW

Judy Bergquist, SEIU 1199NW

David Call, SEIU 1199NW

Allyn Carson

Nancy Chilson. Lasting Impressions

Steve Chilson, Lasting Impressions

Merideth Chism, SEIU 1199NW

Debra Coleman, SEIU 1199NW

Darlene Dedizre, SEIU 1199NW

Harriet Delgado, SEIU 1199NW

Layton Donaldson, IBEW 191

Maureen Drabb, SEIU 1199NW

Marylou Eckart, Saturn of Lynnwood

Mike Eckart, IAM 751C

Val Ellingson, SEIU 1199NW

Terry Feller, Everett School District Levy Chair

Chris Glenn, SPEEA/IFPTE 2001

Bob Gorman, AFL/CIO

Poppy Hanson, DSHS

Phyllis Henry, SEIU 1199NW

Don Houtchens, PACE 8-590 & WSLC Vice President

Christine Hudson, SEIU 1199NW

Fred Langer, Stevens Hospital

Anne Lee, SEIU 1199NW

Chris Mallory, SEIU 1199NW

Lynn Mane Crider, SEIU 1199NW

Tony Perry, IAM 751A

Tobi Ricca, SEIU 1199NW

Jill Savage, SEIU 1199NW

Al Schultz, IAM 751 Retired GL

Ruth Sharrett, SEIU 1199NW

Erin Sheldon, SEIU 1199NW

Sue Trautman, IBT 38

Joyce Wengit, SEIU 1199NW

Curt Williams, SEIU 1199NW

Virginia Winde, SEIU 1199NW