Snohomish County Labor Council, AFL/CIO

Minutes of the Meeting of June 25, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Chapman followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as typed and handed out. The Vice President was on vacation and sent an appropriate greeting.

CREDENTIALS

• AFSCME 113 for Monte Turner
• GCIU 767M for Rebecca Penny
• IAFF 2694 for Todd Cole and Brian Zehe
• UFCW 1001 for Charles Prim

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M/S/C to seat the delegate that was present. Monte Turner, AFSCME 113 was present and obligated.

COMMUNICATIONS

The Secretary-Treasurer read a request for strike support for Carpenters currently on strike against Associated General Contractors.

M/S/C to support Carpenters strike.

GUESTS

Ed Triezenberg, Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, explained that the main reason for the strike was the desire of the Associated General Contractors to increase medical premiums to members, after hitting them with large increases last year.

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EXEC BD & STAFF REPORTS

The Executive Board met on Thursday, June 19th and interviewed the following candidates for office:

• Dale Pope, Candidate for Everett City Council, Position 6
• Carol Jason, Candidate for Marysville School Board, District 2
• Michael Kundu, Candidate for Marysville School Board, District 5

On Wednesday, June 25^th at 5:30 PM the Board met and interviewed:

• Laura Sonmore, Candidate for Mountlake Terrace City Council

As a result of these and other interviews, recommendations action was taken under COPE in the meeting.

The Board also recommended the following which come to the body with a motion and a second:

• M/S/ to support the Everett City Council’s opposition to the location of the SBX Radar facility in Port Gardner Bay. M/S/C to table until a spokesperson for the Navy could present SBX information to the Council.
• M/S/C to put the Village Restaurant in Marysville on the “We Do Not Patronize” List
• M/S/C to cancel July meeting due to vacation and convention schedules

The Board also decided that the Secretary-Treasurer should go to the AFL/CIO meeting in Chicago, Aug. 2 and 3, which will be a joint meeting of all state and local CLC’s regarding the 2004 elections.

The Secretary-Treasurer handed out a typed report and discussed the following: transportation initiatives, Everett Housing Authority planning, CWU, electric rate increases, port barge pier, Machinists rally, public finance district, EDC, 3 CLC meetings.

Secretary-Treasurer Sells also showed a power point presentation from the AFL/CIO on issues facing workers in upcoming elections.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Community Services: Judy Neumann, IAM 751F reported on Community Service activities and a number of ‘thank-you’s’ were given out including:

• Laura Wentworth, Allyn & Ed Triezenberg for engineering and managing a craft fair that raised almost $500.00 for Operation Shortfall. IBEW 191 for allowing the craft fair in their building. Chris Glenn, Terry Van Wyck, Rhonda Riggle, Annabelle Collings, Mike Heins, Jim Smith, and Bill & Gloria Borders for helping out at the craft fair
• IAM 751 VIP Team for another project at Tomorrow’s Hope Child Center next to Housing Hope. Members spent 4 days erecting a permanent roof structure.
• RAMP continues to build ramps for access for those in need. Thanks to Ed Triezenberg and Carpenters 562 members for helping Jerry Otis with this work, as well as Tim Bond from SPEEA. Thanks to Snohomish County Treasurer Bob Dantini for contributions to program.
• Thanks to AFSCME Council 2 members, especially Laura Wentworth, for setting up tip jars at the recent AFSCME Convention for Operation Shortfall.
• Congratulations to IAM 751 on a successful Guide Dogs event netting thousands of dollars to support Guide Dogs for deserving individuals.
• Thanks to Rod Mendenhall and Teamsters 38 Executive Board for a generous donation of $1,000 to Operation Shortfall.
• Congratulations to Snohomish County employees and their managers on a very successful food drive. The drive raised $32,097.00 and 5,498 lbs of food. Many department heads including: Bob Drewel, Bob Dantini, Pam Daniels, Bob Terwilliger, Gail Rauch, Rick Bart and Janice Ellis were instrumental in helping with the drive.

COPE-The following motions were presented to the Council by the COPE Screening Committee

· M/S/C to endorse Rick Bart for Snohomish County Sheriff

· M/S/C to endorse Marian Krell for Everett City Council, Position 1

· M/S/C to endorse Doug Campbell and David Simpson for Everett City Council, Position 5

· M/S/C to endorse Dale Pope for Everett City Council, Position 6

· M/S/C to endorse Lisa Vares for Marysville City Council, Position 7

· M/S/C to endorse Carol Jason for Marysville School Board, District 2

· M/S/C to endorse Michael Kundu for Marysville School Board, District 5

• M/S/C to endorse Laura Sonmore for Mountlake Terrace City Council, Pos. 6

The following motion was received from the floor:

• M/S for endorsement of Kevin Quigley for County Executive. The chair noted that under our Constitution this motion, while debatable at this meeting, would have to be voted on at the next regular meeting.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None

REPORTS OF UNIONS

Organizing-No report

Contract negotiations and maintenance-Kelly Blomquist, IBT 763 stated that they beginning stages of bargaining for sheriff’s support personnel. Budgets are due this month, and they are concerned about staffing cuts affecting their members.

Other Reports: Bob Monize, LIUNA 292, spoke about Texas offering to build a building for Boeing. President Chapman, who had recently been in the Fort Worth area, also responded to reports in the Texas media on a possible Boeing relocation.

NEW BUSINESS-None

GOOD OF THE COUNCIL

Kevin Quigley, Candidate for Snohomish County Executive. Thanked the Labor Council for the help they had provided over the years in his campaigns, especially the support of the Congressional race a few years back. He said that he understood that, “Your friends can't always be with you”. However, we do share the same values. We’ve got to pay people living wages.” He was grateful for those that did support a dual endorsement in the County Executive’s race. He stated that after he is County Executive he expects to have a good working relationship with Labor. He noted that he had over 200 people at his kickoff, and that he has raised $150,000. He believes that his polling shows that he will win the race. He also wants to make certain that they build the 7E7 here and has respect for the public employees who work in this county.

Doug Campbell, Candidate for Everett City Council, Pos. 6 thanked the Council for its support. He stated he believes that 90% of employees in the City of Everett were supporting his race. The Everett Police have yet to make an endorsement.

John Campbell, Bus. Agt. IBT 763, spoke on the pressure facing police officers in Monroe, due to the shooting of a fugitive who was to serve a life in prison term. He asked for support from the Council in letting his members know they are behind them. Letters and cards of support can be directed to the Monroe Police Department. He stated that,”These guys were put in harms way. The whole department has been professional in their response.”

Lisa Vares, Candidate for Marysville City Council, Pos. 7. noted that she was appointed last month. This will be her first campaign. As of yet, she has no opposition. She thanked the IAFF early endorsement, as well as the Labor Council. She also reported on her other community activities by way of introduction.

Mary Hale, AFT 4254, invited delegates to drop by for the opening of campaign headquarters for the Frank Anderson campaign on July 4th. Help can also be used along the parade route on July 4^th.

Chuck Jewell, IBT 38 expressed his dismay at those who had supported SB 6097

Jim Smith, LIUNA 292 promoted the Radio Labor Journal, which is the last Monday of each month on KSER 90.7 FM

Winner of Community Services drawing was Ron Medcalf, ILWU 32

Adjourned at 8:17 PM

Mike Sells, Secretary-Treasurer

Correspondence

From Washington State Labor Council

• 6/5/03 Rick Bender, President, re: Silent Auction 2003 for Women’s Committee at WSLC Convention.

From AFL/CIO

• 5/29/03 John J. Sweeney, President, Linda Chavez-Thompson, Vice President and Richard L. Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer re: Arizona New Alliance Convocation
• 5/30/03 John J. Sweeney, President on Tuesday, August 5^th Presidential Forum in Chicago.
• 6/5/03 Marilyn Sneiderman, Director, Field Mobilization re: Cingular Wireless honored with 2003 Labor Management Award
• 6/6/03 John J. Sweeney, Free Trade Area of the Americas Campaign
• 6/17/03 John J. Sweeney, President, Labor in the Pulpits program
• 6/17/03 Bob Gorman, National Field Rep., Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride
• 6/20/03 John Sweeney, President, re 2004 election and meeting in Chicago Aug. 2 and 3
• Undated Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Convention call, August 7-10 in Los Angeles

From Unions and Councils

· 6/2/03 copy of letter to Paul Roberts, Everett City Planning Commission from Bob Rommel, Contract Administrator re: support for Everett Port Barge facility

· 6/5/03 Steve Williamson, Executive Secretary, King County Labor Council, AFL/CIO update on Justice for Janitors campaign

· 6/11/03 Steve Williamson, KCLC Exec Sec, Patty Rose, PCLC Sec Treas and Mike Sells, SCLC Sec. Treas. Re June 28^th planning meeting.

· 6/16/03 Bob Monize, Picnic Committee, Laborers 292 soliciting business donations.

· Undated, Seattle Chapter Pride At Work re: film festival, Saturday, June 28^th

· 6/25/03 Ed Triezenberg, Business Representative of the Pacific Northwest District Council of Carpenters requesting strike support against Associated General Contractors.

· Undated, SEIU 1199NW, UFCW 1001, IUOE 286 Stand Up for Health Care Rally, Wednesday, July 9^th at Denny Park in Seattle, 6 PM.

· Undated, King County Labor Agency, Ice Cream Social, July 16^th, Seattle Labor Temple, Hall 1 at 6:00 PM

· Undated, King County Labor Council, July 1, 2003, at 5 PM to 7 PM at the Seattle Labor Temple moderated by Congressman Jim McDermott.

· From Organizations
Undated, United Way of Snohomish County seminar on July 31^st Human Resources networking event 7:30 AM at United Way offices, 917 – 134^th St SW, B-1, Everett

• Undated, Housing Alliance of Snohomish County update on comprehensive plans
• Undated WorkSource, Monday, June 30^th recognition and awards dinner
• Undated, Citizens to Elect Frank Anderson opening of headquarters on July 4^th, 10 AM to 3 PM, 1501 Pacific, Everett, WA 98201

From Individuals

• 6/4/03 copy of letter to Committee Chairs in Senate from U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell et al on urging support for the Workforce Investment Act
• 6/12/03 Jay Inslee for Congress campaign seeking financial support
• 6/25/03 e mail from D. J. Wilson, Campaign Kick-off
• Undated, Kent Hanson, thanks for support for County Assessor campaign
• Undated, Doug Campbell, campaign kickoff on June 12^th
• Undated, thank you from Aaron Reardon for endorsement for Snohomish County Executive
• Undated, Dave Gossett, thank you for help with County Jail Tax initiative

Attendance:

AFSCME 109: Pat Thompson

AFSCME 109E: Jerry Adamson, Robert Mueller

AFSCME 109S:

AFSCME 113: Gary Doughty, Libbie Soden, Rob Sprague, Monte Turner

AFSCME 881:

AFSCME 948: Poppy Hanson

AFSCME 1020:

AFSCME 1355:

AFSCME 1811:

AFSCME 1811C:

AFSCME 1811CA: Terry Van Wyck

AFSCME 1811JPD:

AFSCME 1811JS:

AFSCME 1811PA: David Kurtz

AFSCME 1811S: Kent Hanson

AFSCME 2753:

AFSCME 2964:

AFT 772: Mike Sells

AFT 1873:

AFT 4254: Mary Hale

APWU 484: Kristie Berry

ATU 883:

ATU 1576:

CWA 7800:

CWA 37082:

GCIU 767M:

HERE 8: Diane Rawson

IAFF 46: Robert Downey

IAFF 1984: Jason Blachly

IAFF 2694:

IAM 130:

IAM 751A: Bob Neumann, Tom Plummer, Jason Redrup, Bruce Spalding

IAM 751C: Dave Brueher, Rod Sigvartson

IAM 751E: Ron Bradley

IAM 751F: Jackie Boschok, Judy Neumann, Duanne Roope

IATSE 15:

IBEW 77: Peg Chrisman

IBEW 89: Mike Ferrucci

IBEW 191: Darrell Chapman, Mike Heins,

IBT 38: Chuck Jewell, Leonard Kelley

IBT 763: Kelly Blomquist, J.J. Campbell, Kirk Stephenson

IBU/ ILWU 22:

IFPTE 17:

ILWU 32: Ron Medcalf

IUOE 302:

IUPAT DC 5:

IW 86:

IW 506:

LIUNA 292: Hazel Goehring, Bob Monize, Jim Smith

NALC 791: Bob James

National Writers Union:

OPEIU 8:

OPEIU 277:

SEIU 925:

SEIU 1199NW:

SMIU 66: Bill Wood

SPEEA: Tim Bond, Chris Glenn, John Lynn, Bob Rommel, David Simpson

UA 26:

UFCW 44:

UFCW 141, USNU:

UFCW 1001:

UFCW 1105:

Excused Delegates

AFSCME 1811CA: Laura Wentworth

AFT 4254: D. J. Wilson

IAM 751A: Don Shove

IBEW 191: Jeff Seibert

IBT 38: Janine Dibble, Doug Gunwall, Rod Mendenhall

LIUNA 292: Dan O’Connor

SEIU 925: Bill Borders, Tania Rosario

SEIU 1199NW: Steve Moll

UFCW 1105: Paul Quaintance

Guests

Doug Campbell, Everett City Council

Alan Carpenter, LIUNA 292

Jeff Cole, IAFF 3219

Patricia Duemmell, IBT 763

Karen Hikel, SPEEA

Kevin Quigley, Candidate for Sno. County Executive

A. Soper, IAFF 3219

Don Sorenson, UBC 562

Ed Triezenberg, UBC 562

Lisa Vares, Marysville City Council

Kelly Wright, 38^th District Democrats

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