The meeting was called to order by President Chapman at 7 PM. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as typed and handed out. Chuck Jewell, IBT 38, was appointed to the Vice President's chair.

CREDENTIALS

AFSCME 113 for Matt Christie (2-28-01)
Teamsters 763 for Tom Vernon (11-28-01)
ATU 1576 for Gary Krause and Kenneth Hutson (6-11-01)
OPEIU 8 for Majorie Lewis and Dale Nehler (4-25-01)
IAFF 1984 for John Puetz (9-25-01)

M/S/C to seat delegates that were present. The following new delegates were sworn in: John Puetz, IAFF 1984 and Tom Vernon, IBT 763

COMMUNICATIONS

From Washington State Labor Council: 10/19/01 Rick Bender, President re: Convention resolution #5 on objectionable language in Constitutions. 10/23/01 Rick Bender, President re: Standing Committees; 10/29/01 Rick Bender re: Institute for A Democratic Future; 10/30/01 Rick S. Bender, President re: Nov. 9th legislative agenda discussion; 10/31/01 Rick S. Bender, President re Nov. 15th and 17th Political Action Committee meeting; 11/14/01 Alan O. Link re: Labor History calendars

From AFL/CIO: 10/18/01 John J. Sweeney, President on House Stimulus Bill; and AFL/CIO Stimulus Materials11/2/01 AFL/CIO President John Sweeney statement to press on new unemployment numbers put spotlight of shame on fake stimulus packages that enrich corporations and wealthy individuals; 11/16/01 Bill Samuel, Director of Legislation re: Senate Stimulus vote to kill Democratic stimulus plan; 11/19/01 John J. Sweeney, President on Fast Track vote scheduled for December 6th

From Local Unions & Councils: 10/30/01 Diane Sosne, President SEIU 1199NW re: November 10th District delegate Assembly to be held in Seattle; 11/7/01 Richard S. Sloan, Communications Director, thank you for participation of Bill Borders on panel at IAM 2001 conference; John R. Thompson II, CWA District 7 Vice President re: final copy of understanding reached between CWA and IBEW regarding telecommunications work in our jurisdiction; King County Labor Council invitation to Annual Holiday Party on Friday, Dec. 7th at the Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 First Avenue, Hall One

From Agencies & Organizations: 9/27/01 Bob Drewel, County Executive on support for Martin Luther King Jr holiday celebration; 11/2/01 Phil Jordan, Washington Coalition for Insurance Parity re: support for the Coalition on Mental Health benefits now; 11/6/01, Mark Sperandio, Owner, Everett AquaSox invitation to holidary party on December 3rd; 11/7/01, Robert Rommel, Contract Administrator, SPEEA, re: thanks to Bill Borders organizing and facilitating Union Counselor Training; 11/7/01 Sabeth Fitzgibbons, Manager of Community Impact, United Way of Snohomish County re survey on community assets; 11/13/01, Kerry Killinger, Chairman, Partnership for Learning on Making K-12 Standards Work; 11/13/01 Mark Sperandio, Everett AquaSox re: 2002 Solidarity Day game; 11/14/01 Wanda Haas, President and Betty Morrow, They Represent You Coordinator regarding 2002 They Represent You pamphlet; 11/19/01 Tina Lee, Project Coordinator, Regional Express regarding late delivery of invitation on Pacific Overpass Dedication; Snohomish County Economic Development Council re: invitation to December 12th Annual Meeting at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 5:30 to 8:30 PM

From Individuals: Chris Glenn, invitation to Leadership Snohomish County class of 2001 graduation on December 4th

EXEC BD & STAFF REPORTS

Executive Board Report-Sec. Treas. Sells reported that the Board had discussed election results, approved a 3rd Quarter budget report.
Nominations for officers for next year were opened on November 21st and will remain open until the December 19th meeting. Nominations for the following offices were forwarded to the Council:

President (2002-3) Darrell Chapman, IBEW 191
Trustee#1 (2002-3) Jackie Boschok, IAM 751F
Trustee#3 (2002-3) Peg Chrisman, IBEW 77
Trustee#5 (2002-3) Chuck Jewell, IBT 38
Trustee#6 (2002) Paul Quaintance, UFCW 1105

In addition, we received an e mail nomination from Bob Monize on behalf of Laborers 292 for Hazel Goehring for Trustee#1. Nominations will be open through the December 19th Labor Council meeting
The chair asked for any futher nominations. There were no further nominations. It was M/S/C to accept the nominations forwarded by the Executive Board and sent by e mail.

The Executive Board also recommended the following resolution submitted by UFCW 1105.
M/S/C to approve
Response to Terrorism in the United States

Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the United States of America suffered the worst act of terror in our history, which resulted in the death of more than 6000 innocent civilians, including many of our fellow Union Sisters and Brothers, and

Whereas, these attacks have continued in the form of biological acts of terrorism, thus endangering the lives of other citizens, including our brother and sister fire fighters, police, emergency response personnel and postal workers, and

Whereas, as a result of these attacks many Union jobs have been lost and severe hardship has been levied upon the families of those affected, and

Whereas, thousands of Union members who serve in the military reserve may be called to active duty to defend against further attacks, direct or indirect, thereby endangering their lives and livlihoods, and

Whereas, hate crimes directed at ethnic and religious groups have occurred in respons to the September 11th tragedy.

Be It Resolved, that the Snohomish County Labor Council go on record as condemning these horrific acts of terrorism, and that we stand against prejudice and hatred of any group of people, and will oppose all efforts to limit our civil liberties, and

Be It Further Resolved, that the Snohomish County Labor Council be on record as standing in solidarity and support of those brothers and sisters that now defend our country, which includes military, firefighters, police and emergency response personnel

Be It Further Resolved, that the Snohomish County Labor Council will lobby lawmakers to provide the necessary funding for training, unemployment insurance, and job creation to benefit all of those who have lost their jobs as a result of this cowardly attack on our people.

Be It Finally Resolved, that this resolution be forwarded to the AFL/CIO

Secretary-Treasurer Mike Sells gave out a written report on activity since October 24th. It included economic development support, dealing with big box retailing, Operation Latchkey, Everett Housing Authority, U of W/Bothell, the Labor/Neighbor program, local fundraisers and Solidarity Day.

United Way Labor Liaison Bill Borders thanked David Simpson for his work on behalf of working people at the Everett City Council. He also thanked Laborers 292 for sending $500 to Operation Shortfall. He also passed out information on Operation Shortfall which is a volunteer run, non profit fund for helping union members in need and local foodbanks. It is our way of making sure there is a safety net for union members.
Dec. 19th will be the Annual Holiday Party and drawing for the Operation Shortfall raffle. They have some great prizes for raffle, including two quilts, a 25" TV, DVD etc. He handed out a Surviving Job Loss guide to delegates. He noted that Jo Marie Schultz, IAM 751F delegates was on the road to recovery. after major surgery. Her husband Al had also broken his hand recently. Both are on their way to recovery. The Red Cross Heroes breakfast is next Tuesday to honor people who have shown courage and bravery in the community. There are still some open slots for those interested in attending. He discussed the Operation Latchkey fundraiser and will be trying to make sure labor has some presence in that project. They are working on building a sports court on 112th. The project will start this spring. He thanked those that brought food to the meeting as the foodbanks are enormously low. Cash donations are needed to leverage buying power.
Council support for the Martin Luther King Day was encouraged. We were asked to remember that the day Martin Luther King Jr. lost his life in Memphis he was their supporting a Sanitation Workers strike. The event will be at the Naval Station on 17th. On the following Monday there will be activities in the community, also.
He stated that United Way will have a million and half dollar loss this year. He asked delegates and locals for more help, especially with the million dollar shortfall in community care fund.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Community Services

Chris Glenn, SPEEA reported on an Alderwood Mall benefit to help the American Red Cross. It will be from 7 to 10 PM on Sunday, Dec. 2nd for people who buy $5.00 tickets. Stores will be giving 10 to 40 percent discounts on all merchandise. The money from the tickets will go to aid the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
The committee recommended giving donation of United Way of $1,000 with $500 of that to go to Operation Shortfall. M/S/C to approve the recommendation.

COPE

Secretary-Treasurer Sells noted that the Executive Board would be looking at a couple upcoming school levies. Dec. 12th, 5:30 PM.
President Chapman expressed concern about recent City and County Council races, and whether or not locals were communicating widely enough. He believes we lost some excellent candidates.
M/S/C to form a committee that would report back to COPE with a plan on how to proceed with supporting our endorsed candidates through the next political season.
The following individuals were appointed to serve:
Toni Bohan, SEIUI 120
Chris Glenn, SPEEA
Kelly Blomquist, IBT 763
Leonard Kelley, IBT 38
Tim Bond, SPEEA
Mary Hale, AFT 4254
Poppy Hanson, AFSCME 948
David Simpson
Darrell Chapman, IBEW 191
Rod Sigvartson, IAM 751C

UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None

REPORTS OF UNIONS

Organizing Kirk Stephenson, IBT 763 reported on the Rural Metro campaign. He noted that the company, which goes by a variety of names was a very nasty employer. The first time they tried to win an election it was tied. On the second try, they won overwhelmingly. He introduced Jeff Wittiken, one of the employees who worked on the campaign committee, and was the lead member organizer in the drive. The campaign has lasted about 5 years. Mr. Wittiken felt that the only reason it was successful was because they tapped the greater labor movement. He especially noted the help of Nurses from 1199, OPEIU members, police officers from Lake Stevens, and State Senator Jeri Costa, who sent a letter to the employers. He noted that now they will have a long, hard, bitter negotiations. The new unit has 98 members.

Contract negotiations and maintenance Tom Vernon, Teamsters 763, come requested support for strike against Snohomish County Corrections. They represent support staff at corrections. The request was made because of:
1. a Substandard wage and benefit package offer. They are being asked to pay more in for health care while their pay is 18 to 20 % below market rates according to the County's own study. The offer degrades medical coverage considerably.
2. A management rights clause that make the contract unenforceable.
3. They have been in negotiations 14 months

Tara Heinecke, SEIU 925, reported they had reached settlement with Everett School District. Negotiations are still going on in Marysville and Edmonds School District. The contract in Edmonds expired on October 31st. As a result of a lack of settlement, they may wish to withhold support for the Edmonds levy. She noted that Teamsters 763 would be the other AFL/CIO union impacted by the Edmonds School levy.

Mary Hale, AFT 4254, reported that contract negotiations had been completed a couple weeks ago satisfactorily at Edmonds Community College. They used an interest based bargaining approach. In the end, only 4 voted against ratification.

Other Local Activity Toni Bohan, SEIU 925 addressed a piece of legislation to make it illegal for corporations who receive public dollars to use any money on anti union campaigns and consultants.

Luis Moscoso, ATU 1576 and Chris Glenn, SPEEA, spoke about Leadership Snohomish County which teaches those taking the workshop about being a better board member and team participation.

NEW BUSINESS

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Everett will be celebrated on January 17 with an event at the Everett Naval Station. They have requested funding support. M/S/C to give $500.00 and to become a sponsor of the event.

M/S/C to give $200 for printing of League of Women Voters They Represent You pamphlet

M/S/C to grant strike sanction, pending approval from Joint Council 28, for Teamsters 763 against Snohomish County Corrections.

GOOD OF THE COUNCIL

Bill Borders, SEIU 925, encouraged those who could to attend the Compass Health Forum at 9 AM on Dec. 4th. When cuts come down, we need to let people know the importance of social services. He also reminded people to use Creative Printing, one two union printing firms left in the area.

David Simpson spoke to the lowered morale at Boeing, and the need to support services those workers who are laid off. He thanked the Council and locals for their support in his recent Everett City Council race. He noted that he will not be going away, and still wishes to serve the citizens of Everett, as well as work with the Labor Council.

Jim Smith, Laborers 292, reminded delegates about the Labor Radio Journal which is being produced by Mike Heins, IBEW 191. Darrell Chapman, IBEW 191 will be doing work with the program. It is on KSER FM 90.7 at 4:30 PM the second Tuesday of every month.

M/S/C at 8:30 PM to extend the meeting for 15 minutes.

Tara Heinecke, SEIU 925, spoke about the King County Council races. In one race the labor endorsed candidate ,Julia Patterson, won by 59%. The opposition had tried to tie her to a meth lab that had been found on some property she had bought. It backfired badly. Supports wore buttons that said, "I voted for the nice lady with the meth lab." As a result of this win, the name of Karen Keiser has been forwarded by Democratic pco's to King County Council as a new Senator. She requested locals to encourage County Council members to approve the recommendations If she is appointed this will create an opening in the House. She is committed to David Upthegrove.

Toni Bohan, SEIU 925, challenged delegates to buy $100 worth tickets on Operation Shortfall raffle.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Sells, Secretary-Treasurer

Delegate's attendance

AFSCME 109:
AFSCME 109E:
AFSCME 109S:
AFSCME 113:
AFSCME 881:
AFSCME 948: Annabelle Collings, Poppy Hanson, Rhonda Riggle
AFSCME 1020:
AFSCME 1355:
AFSCME 1811:
AFSCME 1811C:
AFSCME 1811CA:
AFSCME 1811JPD:
AFSCME 1811PA: Dave Kurtz
AFSCME 1811S:
AFSCME 2753:
AFSCME 2964:
AFT 772: Kim Mead, Mike Sells
AFT 1873:
AFT 4254: Mary Hale
APWU 484:
ATU 883:
ATU 1576: Luis Moscoso
CWA 7800:
CWA 37082:
GCIU 767M:
IAFF 46:
IAFF 1984: John Puetz
IAFF 2694:
IAFF 3219:
IAFF 3482:
IAFF 3524
IAM 130: Jim Triezenberg
IAM 751A: Bob Neumann, Jason Redrup, Ron Watson, Unreadable Name
IAM 751C: Rod Sigvartson
IAM 751E:
IAM 751F: Jackie Boschok
IATSE 15:
IBEW 77: Peg Chrisman
IBEW 89: Gloria Borders
IBEW 191: Darrell Chapman, Buzz Kessler, Mike Heins
IBT 38: Chuck Jewell, Leonard Kelley
IBT 763: Dave Chambers, Kelly Blomquist, Tom Vernon, Kirk Stephenson, Bob Lovely,
Unreadable Name
IBU/ ILWU 22:
IFPTE 17:
ILWU 32:
IUOE 286:
IUOE 302: Gary Dolph
IW 86:
IW 506:
LIUNA 292: Hazel Goehring, Jim Smith, Dan O' Connor
MM&P:
NALC 791:
OPEIU 8:
OPEIU 277:
SEIU 925: Bill Borders, Tara Heinecke, Toni Bohan
SEIU 1199NW:
SMIU 66:
SPEEA: Bob Rommel, Chris Glenn, Tim Bond
UA 265:
UFCW 44:
UFCW 141, USNU:
UFCW 1001:
UFCW 1105: Paul Quaintance, Arthur D. Rice, Lynda Rice

Guests

David Simpson
Jim Wittikin, Teamsters 763