The meeting was called to order by at 7 PM by President Chapman. The Flag salute followed. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as typed and handed out.
CREDENTIALS
Ironworkers 86 for Greg Lochrie. M/S/C to seat the delegate. The delegate was present and sworn in.
COMMUNICATIONS
From Washington State Labor Council: 12/13/01 Rick S. Bender, President re: President's Day rally in Olympia; 1/7/02, Rick S. Bender, President & Diane McDaniel, COPE Director, re working to get union members elected to office1/9/02, Rick S. Bender, President & Diane McDaniel, Political Director, COPE file updates; 1/10/02, Rick S. Bender on mobilization for Feb. 18th rally; 1/11/02 Rick S. Bender, President and Diane McDaniel, Political Director on COPE File Updates;1/14/02 Rick S. Bender, President, President's Club;1/15/02 Rick S. Bender, President & Diane McDaniel, Political Director, re: question on organizing on questionnaires; Bob Abbott, Chair, WSLC Political Action Standing Committee announcing Feb. 21st meeting from 3 to 5 PM at the West Coast Olympia Hotel; Suzanne Moreau, Labor Liaison for Alcohol and Substance Abuse on survey of workplace durg testing; Diane McDaniel, COPE Director, thank you on recent campaign help.
From AFL/CIO: 12/6/01 William Samuel, Director, Department of Legislation
on Responding to the President's Social Security Commission and Release of Final
Commission Report; 12/10/01 Sam Luebke, Director, AFL/CIO Organizing Institute,
on 3 day organizing institutes around the country; 12/17/01, John J. Sweeney,
President, re: Economic Stimulus bill; 12/19/01, John J. Sweeney, President,
Richard L. Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer, and Linda Chavez-Thompson, Vice President
re: Constituency Group Review Program; 12/21/01, John J. Sweeney, President,
re Economic Stimulus package before Congress; 12/21/01, John J. Sweeney, President,
on Bush Administration Department of Labor Regulatory Agenda; 12/27/01, John
J. Sweeney, President, ETA solicitation for H-1B Technical Skills grants; 1/7/02
Union Label & Trades Department annual conference in Minneapolis, April
5-8; 1/14/02, Marilyn Sneiderman, Field Mobilization Department on recent staff
changes.
From Local Unions & Councils: 1/11/02, Kim Mead, President, Everett
Education Assn/United Teachers of Everett on Everett School District levy support;
Mark Blondin, President & Bruce R. Spalding, Secretary-Treasurer, IAM 751,
invitation to Catholic Seaman's Club luncheon in Seattle on January 31, 2002;
Machinists 160 on Sat., Feb. 16, 2002 retirement reception for Dave Volkmann
at the Machinists Hall, 9135 - 15th Place South, Seattle; King County Labor
Council flyer on Education Committee presentation of Income, Inequality and
Unfair Taxes in Washington State, Seattle Labor Temple, Hall 8, Tuesday, Jan.
29th.
From Agencies & Organizations: 11/19/01 Michael Honey, Harry Bridges
Chair, University of Washington re upcoming Labor events and seeking donations;
11/27/01 Ross K. Rieder, President, Pacific Northwest Labor History Association
re Canadian Public Employees Convention in Vancouver and young worker resources;
12/4/01 Bob Drewel, Snohomish County Executive thank you for donation to Martin
Luther King Jr. celebration; 12/20/01 Paul A. Stoot Sr., thank you for Operation
Latchkey support; 1/17/02, Ross K. Rieder, President, Pacific Northwest Labor
History Association; 1/18/02, John McAlpine, KSER Radio request for support
for KSER's birthday/fundraiser; United Way of Snohomish County invitation to
Wed. Feb. 27th wrap up of 2001 campaign at the Boeing Company, 6 PM; Wanda Haas,
President, Snohomish County League of Women Voters thank you for contribution
to They Represent You Guide; Don Hale thank you for attendance at Everett City
Council meeting of Dec. 12th; Cantwell campaign reception with former President
Clinton on Monday, Jan. 28 at the Sheraton in Seattle.
From Individuals: 12/9/01, Dave Gossett, thank you for campaign support; Kevin Quigley, new year greeting; Mike Ashley, thank you for support of County Council campaign; Liz Loomis, new year greeting.
EXEC BD & STAFF REPORTS
Executive Board Report-The Board did not meet due to a lack of quorum in January. The Secretary-Treasurer did give out a written report regarding: Organizers Forum and activity, rally in Olympia on Feb. 18th, downtown Everett Economic development, 4 year university funding issues, upcoming political campaigns, transportation issues and upcoming web site development. He also passed out a spreadsheet on last year's attendance, discussed the Constitutional mandate on attendance, and encourage locals to update their lists.
United Way Labor Liaison Bill Borders thanked everyone especially
Allyn Triezenberg for the work on the great holiday party which helped raised
$6,370 for Operation Shortfall. Operation Shortfall, since its inception, has
helped over 250 individuals and families and raised over $110,000. LIUNA 292,
SPEEA, 1811CA, IBEW 191, Teamsters 38 and IAM 751 were thanked in particular
for stepping up to help with community services this year. He also thanked volunteers
from Carpenters 562 that helped with a wheelchair ramp on Dec 21st. 751. He
noted that Laborers, Carpenters and Machinists have been doing a lot in the
building of ramps this past year. The Letter Carriers food drive will be in
May, again this year. The community will be depending on it more than ever before
because of the recent layoffs. Last year, there was an 80% increase over the
year before in donations. With the needs being greater, it is critical that
we get information out to members on the needs. Annabelle Collings was thanked
for her perfect attendance at meetings, and it was noted that she would be retiring
this year.
United Way is down about $1 million in donations this years. Liaison Borders
noted that the safety net now only catches about 1 in 10 people, and with the
lower funding levels this is just going to get worse.. He noted that he is getting
at least 6 referrals a week lately for Operation Shortfall help. He also gave
out directories to delegates to remind them of all the things being funded by
United Way. He thanked Bob Monize and the Laborers for a recent $2,000 contribution
to United Way.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Services-Chris Glenn, SPEEA, who sits as a Labor representative on the Board noted that they have dipped into the reserve to the tune of $300,000. He encouraged unions to step up to help and make up some of the difference. Don Shove, IAM 751A, who also sits on the United Way Board noted that even with the use of reserve, it still leaves United Way $1 million short. He urged that those working in King County and living in Snohomish County to make sure that they designate their contributions to the county in which they live.
Education-Steve Ignac, Washington State Labor Council Community and Technical College Liaison spoke about getting labor members to serve on professional-technical training boards for community colleges. These boards advise on setting standards to help train people to re-enter the job market.
Mobilization-Chris Glenn, SPEEA, Mobilization spoke on the Feb. 18th Olympia rally. He will be contacting some the locals about sending representatives. We will be arranging for a bus to leave the Labor Temple the morning of the rally.
Organizing-Paul Quaintance, UFCW 1105, Organizing Committee chair, stated
that the first Organizing Committee meeting tomorrow of the year would be tomorrow.
Eight unions had signed up to attend. He stated that an initiative had been
filed in Olympia on Right to Work by the President of the University of Washington
Young Republicans. We will need to do a lot of educating because of it. The
committee will look at doing Common Sense Economics training.
COPE
Ryan Pennington, Campaign Manager, Congressman Larsen's campaign requested
to speak to the Council noting that the campaign is up and running at full speed.
They currently have fundraising going on. He introduced Jason Henning, the Field
Director, who stated that doorbelling will be the number one focus. They will
be doing it every weekend from now until November.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
It was M/S/C to elect unopposed officers by acclamation in accordance with
the Constitution.
President Chapman turned over the gavel to Vice President Wentworth, and a tally
committee was appointed to handle ballots for the Trustee 1 position. Bruce
Spalding, IAM 751A, Dan O'Conner, LIUNA 292 and Dave Chambers, IBT 763 handled
the ballots. The committee brought back the following report on the Trustee
No. 1 position
Jackie Boschok, IAM 751F 32 votes
Hazel Goehring, LIUNA 292, 9 votes
Kirk Stephenson, IBT 762, 5 votes
In accordance with the Constitution and by-laws, the following people were elected to office:President (2002-2003): Darrell Chapman, Electrical Workers 191
Trustee No. 1 (2002-2003): Jackie Boschok, Machinists & Aerospace Workers 751F
Trustee No. 3 (2002-2003): Peg Chrisman, Electrical Workers 77
Trustee No. 5 (2002-2003): Chuck Jewell, Teamsters 38
Trustee No. 6 (2002): Food & Commercial Workers 1105
REPORTS OF UNIONS
Organizing-No new reports
Contract negotiations and maintenance-Laura Wentworth, AFSCME 1811CA reported on the 33 separate contracts and other 2 separate agreements that have been negotiated with Snohomish County. 10 months of negotiations. It has been accepted by membership by a 3 to 1 ration. They were able to get 90% CPI in 2000 and 2002. There is also some deferred compensation that will help bridge the gap between retirement and Medicare. There were no give backs. She was very pleased with the final results. They also updated some language that was 9 to 10 years old. Because medical costs are becoming so outrageous, the county went self insured. Regence, for example, will go up 22 percent this next year.
Dave Chambers, Teamsters 763, reported that contract negotiations in the City of Marysville had concluded with market adjustments plus CPI for every classification's wages. There are also increases in vacation and longevity, as well as movement to the Teamster pension on top of PERS. He stated that the Mukilteo police had ratified a contract with a 4.7 per cent increase, 100 percent CPI in the 1st and 2nd year of the agreement. There will be full medical first year, 10% caps on the 2nd and 3rd year. Monroe office clerical 100 percent of CPI the 1st and 2nd year of the new agreement with 90% in the third year. On medical in the first year they will get 100% of the premiums paid with a 5% cap the 2nd year. In the third, the employer and employee will split increases above the cap. They have a new educational incentive at a flat rate that is tied to CPI driver. A market wage study will be complete on July 1st and wage increases retro to 1-1-02. Theyu have ratified a new agreement with Monroe Public Works similar to the Monroe Office Personal with some longevity steps added and new standby rates. In Sultan Police Department 3 officers were recently laid off. The other officers responded by saying they would give up their CPI increase and educational incentive, as well as not convert bank holidays into cash to save the jobs. The city has not given the union any financial data at all to back up their contention about budget shortfalls. The mayor issued layoff notices for 3 officers. Subsequently, the officers gave a proposal to protect jobs. He replied he had not sent notices out, but the Teamsters representative produced one for the media. Citizens of Sultan are extremely unhappy with this turn of events. Layoffs have been rescinded and the local is awaiting data from the city.Other Local Activity-No further reports
NEW BUSINESS
M/S/C to renew the sustaining membership in the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association at $250.00
M/S/C to donate $500.00 for KSER Radio for its annual birthday celebration/auction
GOOD OF THE COUNCIL
Mike Heins, IBEW 191 discussed the Radio Labor Journal, soliciting input
or ideas for programs. They do need someone to do a history spot once a quarter,
as well as help with a calendar of events.
Bill Borders, SEIU 925 thanked those who went to the MLK march last Thursday. There were almost 1200 people at the Everett theatre. 800 did the march. He saw lots of Labor people there. Most of the marchers, however, were students. In the future, he would like to see more labor people. Chris Glenn and Allyn Triezenberg will be helping with the planning committee in the future.
Ron Gipson, AFSCME JPD, queried how the COPE endorsement process worked and whether or not a motion could be made any delegate any time on a COPE recommendation. Vice President Wentworth went through the process.
A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of Helen Moser, community activist and union supporter. She passed away on Sunday, January 20th of cancer.
Annabelle Collings, AFSCME 948, commented on her retirement. She noted that she will be back as a volunteer and guest. The Council members thanked her for her years of service and support.
President Darrell Chapman thanked delegates for their support of him for President. He stated that he was proud to be President of Council. He also announced his intention to run for State Labor Council VP's open seat. He also discussed life around Wal Mart in east Texas where his family is located. He reported on the raising of $45,000 to help a Mukilteo teacher needing a stem cell operation that the insurance company is denying. He was amazed at the amount given, and noted people will still help when asked.
Gary Doughty, AFSCME 113, noted that the memorial service for Helen Moser will be on Friday at 35th and Colby.
Community services drawing winner was Bob Gorman, AFL/CIO Field Rep.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Sells, Secretary-Treasurer
Delegates attendance
AFSCME 109: Nathan Kelley
AFSCME 109E:
AFSCME 109S:
AFSCME 113: Gary Doughty, Rob Sprague
AFSCME 881:
AFSCME 948: Annabelle Collings
AFSCME 1020:
AFSCME 1355:
AFSCME 1811:
AFSCME 1811C:
AFSCME 1811CA: Laura Wentworth
AFSCME 1811JPD: Ron Gipson
AFSCME 1811PA: Dave Kurtz
AFSCME 1811S:
AFSCME 2753:
AFSCME 2964:
AFT 772: Mike Sells
AFT 1873:
AFT 4254:
APWU 484:
ATU 883:
ATU 1576: Pat Connolly
CWA 7800:
CWA 37082:
GCIU 767M:
IAFF 46: Tom Deckers
IAFF 1984:
IAFF 2694:
IAFF 3219:
IAFF 3482:
IAFF 3524
IAM 130:
IAM 751A: Bruce Spalding, Bob Neumann, Charles Ayers, Jr., Tom Plummer, Jason
Redrup, Don Shove, Bruce Spalding
IAM 751C: Rod Sigvartsen
IAM 751E:
IAM 751F: Jackie Boschok, Bryan DuPaul, Judy Neuman
IATSE 15:
IBEW 77:
IBEW 89:
IBEW 191: Darrell Chapman, Mike Heins
IBT 38: Leonard Kelley, Janine Dibble, Bill Trautman
IBT 763: Dave Chambers, Tom Vernon, Kelly Blomquist, Kirk Stephenson
IBU/ ILWU 22:
IFPTE 17:
ILWU 32:
IUOE 286:
IUOE 302:
IUPAT DC 5: Brian Hendrix
IW 86: Greg Lochrie
IW 506:
LIUNA 292: Dan O'Connor, Bob Monize, Jim Smith, Hazel Goehring
MM&P:
NALC 791: Ken Titus
OPEIU 8:
OPEIU 277:
SEIU 925: Bill Borders, Tara Jo Heinecke, Toni Bohan
SEIU 1199NW:
SMIU 66:
SPEEA: Chris Glenn, Bob Rommel, David Pearson, Tim Bond
UA 265:
UFCW 44: Scott Jeffery
UFCW 141, USNU:
UFCW 1001:
UFCW 1105: Paul Quaintance, Lynda Rice, Arthur Rice
Guests:
Marlee Olson, IBEW 89/Retired
Ryan Pennington, Congressman Rick Larsen Campaign
Jason Henning, Congressman Rick Larsen Campaign
Ed Triezenberg, UBC 562
Bill Johnston, HERE 8
Steve Ignac, WSLC Liaison for Community & Technical Colleges
David Simpson, SPEEA
Bob Gorman, AFL/CIO
Excused absences:
Gloria Borders, IBEW 89
Peg Chrisman, IBEW 77
Chuck Jewell, IBT 38
Chris Lavra, IFPTE
Kim Mead, EEA/UTE 772
Rod Mendenhall, IBT 38
Jo Marie Schultz, IAM 751F
Jeffre Seibert, IBEW 191