Minutes of 5/24/2017 Snohomish County
Delegates Meeting
The Meeting
was called to order at 6:02 PM by President Jason Redrup,
IAM 751.
The Pledge
of Allegiance was conducted and the PresidentÕs message was read.
A motion and
a second were made to accept the minutes from the previous meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
Credentials
Shane Van
Pelt IAM 751 F, was present, a motion and second were made to accept his
credentials and Shane was sworn in as a delegate.
Guests
County
Councilman Terry Ryan spoke, he stated he really stopped by to say Hi and gave
short update on the finances of the County. Terry shared a story about how he
became a County Councilman at the advice of his Father. Terry added he has an
opponent in his upcoming race and he plans to doorbell the heck out of his
district.
Secretary Treasurers Report
Leonard
Kelley reported that volunteers are needed to staff the booths at the upcoming
Fairs we are participating in this summer. The first one is in July 8th
and 9th in Millcreek and the second one is August 12th
and 13th at Festival of the River, in Arlington.
Leonard reported
that he was disappointed to report that Darby Frye was leaving the Washington
State Labor Education and Research Center and that theyÕre looking for a replacement.
He added
that this is Public Works appreciation week and that he was fairly sure all
public works employees in Snohomish County are Union members so thank them for
the work they do when you see them.
Reports of Unions
Tom
McConnell IATSE 15, reported on IATSE struggles, but added they have gotten
their shows off without injury and on time.
Polygaya
McLaughlin AFSCME 109 reported they are experiencing a very unfriendly
administration with Snohomish County. They have to deal with outsourcing, having
their jobs replaced by seasonal workers, and managers misinterpreting the
contract.
Terry Van
Wyck AFSCME 1811CA reported they just organized 6 probation officers for
district court.
Charlene
Rawson Wash Tech/CWA reported they had a 3 day strike at AT
& T on May 22nd. She added the biggest
sticking points to their contract were outsourcing jobs and medical.
Eric Wiseman
AFSCME 1020 reported that all state workers were getting layoff notices.
Teresa Johnson
IBEW 89, reported that they are still in negotiations with Frontier
Communications and currently operating under a successorship clause,
negotiations are not going well. She added they had an informational picket on
May 13th, which received lots of community support.
Valencio Valasco with Carpenters Local 70 reported they are doing a
couple of informational pickets, one which is Funco;
which is hiring and paying sub-standard area contractors. He added the
CarpentersÕ have a lot of work coming up and not enough people to do the work.
Please send interested people there way, especially non-union carpenters.
Cynthia
Robson SEIU 1199NW, reported still a slow process with Providence in
negotiations, they are only offering a 1% raise.
Eric Wiseman
asked who sat on the COPE endorsement committee; President Redrup
introduced the Committee members.
Good of the order
Mohammed
Kahn SPEEA announced he was running for Mukilteo City Council, Position 1.
Gary Kanter
AFM, reported the Labor endorsement candidate for Mayor of City of Stanwood has
no opposition.
Doug Scott
LIUNA, shared that Jim Smith is in the hospital and to keep him in our
thoughts.
Joel Heitland IAM 751 shared the information about Machinist
sponsored car show, all the proceeds from this event goes to Guide Dogs of
America.
Betty Welsh,
Washtech, United Way Labor Engagement Manager,
reported that the labor council was responsible for 6,900 pounds of peanut
butter contributions. We exceeded last yearÕs total.
Betty asked
for Volunteers for Project Homeless Connect on July 20th. She stated
they need volunteers for a variety of positions.
Bob James
NALC, thanked the Labor Council for their efforts and help with the letter carriers food drive.
The Meeting
was adjourned at 6:50 PM.
Respectfully
submitted Leonard Kelley Secretary Treasurer.