Snohomish County Labor Council, AFL/CIO
Minutes of the Meeting of November 20, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7 PM by President Chapman followed by the flag salute. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as typed and handed out.
· ATU 883: Yusuf Abdul
· IBU: Douglas Hodgson
· National Writers Union At-Large Local: Kathy Ferguson
· SEIU 925 for Brian Levesque
· SPEEA for John Lynn
· UFCW 1001: Charles Primm
M/S/C to seat the new delegates who were present. The following were sworn in: Douglas Hodgson, IBU; Brian Levesque, SEIU 925 and John Lynn, SPEEA.
Frank Anderson, Mayor City of Everett and Pam Daniels, Snohomish County Clerk were introduced.
The Secretary-Treasurer reported on the Executive Board meeting of November 12th. Minutes of the meeting were in the delegate packets. The Board covered the Snohomish County Economic stimulus plan, debriefed on the election, discussed process and timing for 2003 activity, officer nominations, Solidarity Night, Wal-Mart Day of Action, and new media station.
The Board voted to recommend the following resolution, which was M/S/C
Resolution in Support of Corrections Officers Represented by Teamsters 763
Whereas, the current staffing levels at the Snohomish County Jail has resulted in the excessive use of overtime for the corrections staff there.
Whereas, administration of that overtime has also caused undue stress and fatigue on the County Jail workforce, leading to unsafe working conditions and public safety concerns.
Whereas, according to a County Auditor’s report 17 to 20 FTE are needed to help ease staff shortages in the County Jail
Whereas, the Corrections Department expended over $1 million in overtime payments before August of this year, and a County Auditor’s report indicates financial savings to the County associated with hiring 20 additional officers and support staff in the corrections budget for 2003.
Be It Resolved, that the Snohomish County Labor Council requests that Snohomish County Council and Executive work together to find the resources necessary to increase staffing at the County Jail without damaging staffing levels in other county services.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Snohomish County Labor Council encourages the County Executive and Council to work together as quickly as possible to bring about staffing levels that will ensure public and workforce safety.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Snohomish County Labor Council urges Snohomish County to bring to the ballot again, the Proposition on County Jail expansion, to help fund the needed improvements in public safety.
Community Services Laura Wentworth, AFSCME 1811CA noted that the committee recommended starting the next meeting at 6:30 PM to accommodate the annual Holiday event. M/S/C to move starting time to 6:30 PM. Bill Borders, SEIU 925 thanked Chuck Jewell, IBT 38 for organizing the evening’s food drive. He also thanked SPEEA for raising $450 for Operation Shortfall during a recent rally. The Sertoma Club also donated $500.00.
Bill Borders, SEIU 925, further reported that during ILWU lockout, members of the local unloaded cruise ships that were stuck on the Sound. They then donated the proceeds of $50,000 to charity. $25,000 went to the King County Labor Agency. $15,000 to went to United Way and $10,000 to the Union Community Fund.
Boeing employees while having a 30% reduction due to layoffs had their Good Neighbor campaign go up 20%. 60% of the money comes from IAM and SPEEA members.
Barb James, NALC 791 presented plaque to the Community Services Committee for their support of the Annual Letter Carriers food drive by the SCLC. Laura Wentworth received it on behalf of Operation Shortfall.
A brief discussion of Labor/Neighbor was held. Jackie Boschok, IAM 751F related her good experiences with the program. Kim Mead, EEA/UTE 772, reported on the poll watching on November 5th with Secretary Treasurer Mike Sells. Rod Sigvartson IAM 751C related his doorbelling with Governor Locke. There was quite a reaction when you have the Governor there with you at the doorstep.
Organizing AFSCME Council 2 Laura Wentworth reported on organizing going on with the King County Library system. They system is very spread out, but there is a potential to pick up 600 members.
Contract negotiations and maintenance Bonnie Williams, ATU 1576 reported they had ratified a new agreement by 2 votes at Community Transit. They will get a 3 and half percent raise per year. However, there are problems with some staff not getting retroactivity.
Chuck Jewell, Teamsters 38 reported that a half page ad looking for strike breakers at Crown Distributors was placed in the Herald. They are currently hung up on health and welfare. There will be a meeting with members next week. The last meeting had 160 people with 150 supporting a strike if the issue could not get resolved.
ILWU 32, Ron Medcalf noted there was some discussion about a tentative agreement with the PMA.
SPEEA, Chris Glenn, stated they had concluded negotiations with the Boeing Company. There were medical premium takeaways. They went from nothing to $125 out of pocket premium, plus larger co pays on drugs and visits. He stated that the company came at us hard with their goal of having every employee pay 25% of medical. And, so goes Boeing, so goes the rest of community. SPEEA did beat them back on union security issues. Short term disability has been increased. In the final agreement, Boeing managers had to make a phone call to Chicago to be able to move on a couple issues. The membership will vote by Dec. 2nd. The contract gives a 4 percent pay increase across the board each year. However, it is tied into their merit system, so not every employee gets an exact 4%. They are getting a 6% bonus as well.
Other Reports Jackie Boschok, IAM 751 had IAM Retirees fundraiser raffle tickets available. This was a $5.00 drawing for Super Bowl tickets.
Darrell Chapman, IBEW 191 noted that the State of Oregon requested FAA pay records for public work being done at the Portland Airport so they could monitor prevailing wage. They were refused under the new Homeland Security Act. He also reported that the President has appointed all corporate types to the National Labor Relations Board.
UFCW 1105, Paul Quaintance, encouraged delegates to attend the National Wal-Mart Day of Action in Renton for November 21st.
Voting to allocate the Snohomish County Labor Council’s three votes for State Labor Council officers commenced. The chair stepped down and turned over the gavel to the Vice President. She appointed a ballot committee: Chris Glenn, SPEEA; D.J. Wilson, AFT 4254 and Doug Rice, UFCW 1105. Ballots were distributed after guests were asked to step out. The committee collected the ballots and returned after the Good of the Council to give the following report:
Vice President (Vote for Three)
The Secretary-Treasurer reported that the 3 votes would be allocated to Rick Bender for President; Al Link for Secretary-Treasurer, and Toni Bohan, Darrell Chapman and Pat Thompson for Vice Presidents.
Nominations for officers for 2003-4 terms were opened. The following nominations were made
Nominations will be open again at the December meeting.
Pam Daniels explained the County Jury system, and gave a power point presentation on jury duty.
President Darrell Chapman introduced Joanne his wife and thanked Allyn Triezenberg for the fare provided for the evening’s meeting
Everett Mayor Frank Anderson spoke briefly about the September 24th meeting with Building Trades and invited the group back for an update on apprenticeship set asides. He was interested to see how things are going on that issue. The city was looking for a labor person to serve on Civil Service Board. He also noted that he will be running this next year for Mayor. He was appointed to fill the term left by former Mayor Ed Hansen who vacated the position to work at the PUD.
Community Service Drawing Winners: Ron Medcalf, ILWU 32 and Judy Neumann, IAM 751
It was reported that Ralph Richardson, SEIU was in hospital and had lost part of a leg due to diabetes.
Chuck Jewell, IBT 38, reported that $99 had been collected for the food bank.
Adjourned at 8:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Sells, Secretary-Treasurer
Delegates attendance
AFSCME 109: Pete Dykstra
AFSCME 109E: Robert Mueller, Jerry Adamson, Shawn Smith
AFSCME 109S:
AFSCME 113: Gary Doughty, Libbie Soden
AFSCME 881:
AFSCME 948: Rhonda Riggle
AFSCME 1020:
AFSCME 1355:
AFSCME 1811:
AFSCME 1811C:
AFSCME 1811CA: Laura Wentworth
AFSCME 1811JPD:
AFSCME 1811PA: David Kurtz
AFSCME 1811S:
AFSCME 2753:
AFSCME 2964:
AFT 772: Mike Sells, Kim Mead
AFT 1873:
AFT 4254: D. J. Wilson, Mary Hale
APWU 484:
ATU 883:
ATU 1576: Bonnie Williams
CWA 7800:
CWA 37082:
GCIU 767M:
HERE 8:
IAFF 46:
IAFF 1984: John Puetz
IAFF 2694:
IAFF 3219:
IAFF 3482:
IAFF 3524
IAM 130:
IAM 751A: Bob Neumann
IAM 751C: Rod Sigvartson
IAM 751E: Ron Bradley
IAM 751F: Judy Neumann, Jackie Boschok
IATSE 15:
IBEW 77: Peg Chrisman, Margaret Adamson
IBEW 89: Mike Ferrucci
IBEW 191: Darrell Chapman, Mike Heins, Jeff Seibert
IBT 38: Leonard Kelley, Chuck Jewell, Janine Dibble, Doug Gunwall
IBT 763:
IBU/ ILWU 22: Douglas Hodgson
IFPTE 17: Sue Willard
ILWU 32: Ron Medcalf
IUOE 286:
IUOE 302:
IUPAT DC 5:
IW 86:
IW 506:
LIUNA 292: Hazel Goehring, Bob Monize
MM&P:
NALC 791:
National Writers Union:
OPEIU 8:
OPEIU 277:
SEIU 925: Toni Bohan, Bill Borders, Brian Levesque
SEIU 1199NW:
SMIU 66:
SPEEA: Tim Bond, Chris Glenn, David Simpson, Bob Rommel, Mark Moshay, John Lynn
UA 26:
UFCW 44:
UFCW 141, USNU:
UFCW 1001:
UFCW 1105: Paul Quaintance, Arthur Rice, Lynda Rice
IAM 751C: Dave Brueher
IBEW 89: Gloria Borders
IBEW 191: Jeff Seibert
IBT 38: Rod Mendenhall
IBT 763: Kelly Blomquist, Dave Chambers, Kirk Stephenson, Tom Vernon
LIUNA 292: Jim Smith
NALC 791: Bob James, Ken Titus
SEIU 925: Tania Maria Rosario
SEIU 1199NW: Adelina Gonzales, Steve Moll, Matt Wood
Frank Anderson, Mayor of Everett
Joanne Chapman, LA to LD House Member Mike Cooper
Annabelle Collings, AFSCME Retired
Pam Daniels, County Clerk
Martha Hayes, HERE 8
Barbara James, NALC Aux. 308
Ed Triezenberg, UBC 562