The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Chapman followed by the Flag salute. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as typed and handed out.

CREDENTIALS

IAM 751A: Charles Ayers, Jr. (6-29-01)
AFSCME 113: Matt Christie (2-28-01)
Teamsters 763: Julee Raymond, Kelly Blomquist (3-29-01)
ATU 1576: Gary Krause, Kenneth Hutson (6-11-01)
OPEIU 8: Marjorie Lewis, Dale Nehler (4-25-01)
IAFF 1984: John Puetz (9-25-01)

M/S/C to set the new delegates who were present. Charles Ayers, Jr., IAM 751A and Kelly Blomquist, Teamsters 763 were sworn in as delegates.

GUESTS

Elizabeth Barclay, The Alliance for Sustainable Jobs & The Environment spoke to the delegates about current Fast Track legislation that does not contain any mention of labor or environmental standards. The legislation will allow companies from outside the US to sue the government for anything they consider non-competitive, including our safety and health standards. The new Thomas bill has no provision for labor, and this fast track legislation will determine global trade for the next 10 years. The bill also deals with trade in services, which is 70 to 80% of the economy. This could affect everything from postal workers, firefighters, government employees, health care workers to transportation and construction. Rules would force privatization, and give companies the right to sue to protect their profits thereby making it impossible to reverse any privatization effects. Labor laws could be challenged claiming that they impact the ability to compete, and it will all be adjudicated in closed tribunals outside of the US court system.

EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT

Secretary-Treasurer Sells reported on the October 17th Board meeting that dealt with recent bills for electrical wiring in the office, a recent proposal on the 100th Anniversary of the Council, and concerns about local community service.
The Board nominated the following individuals for attendance at the AFL/CIO Convention, Dec. 3-6 in Las Vegas, NV. For delegate: Mike Sells, AFT 772. For alternate delegate: Darrell Chapman, IBEW 191. Nominations were opened to the floor for delegate and alternative delegate. No further nominations were made, and it was M/S/C to cast a unanimous ballot for the nominated delegate and alternative delegate.

Secretary-Treasurer Sells also handed out a written report covering: FTAA, EDC Housing Summit, ANEW class speaking engagement, Everett Housing Authority meetings, meeting with the Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, CWU, a Federal transportation hearing, the County budget hearings, COPE screening and community services.

United Way Labor Liaison Bill Borders introduced Virginia Sprague of the VOA Foodbank. He noted that $1.2 billion in contributions have flowed to the East Coast in wake of the September 11th tragedy, and that has put our safety net under incredible pressure. Ms. Sprague reinforced the message, noting that during this time of year, the contributions usually pick up, but that is not happening. The cupboard is bare. She did thank Operation Shortfall for a $6,000 donation and Teamsters Local 38 for a $500.00 donation. However, with regional lay-offs coming up, and a population in Snohomish County where over 60% of the wage earners made less than $14.00 an hour, the pressure will really be on the system. She also noted that businesses were not stepping up, as in the past to solicit support for area food-banks.
Liaison Borders went on to thank IAM 751 for its ramp building this last Sunday, and noted that tickets for the Operation Shortfall raffle would be out soon.

COMMUNICATIONS

From Washington State Labor Council: 9/21/01, Rick S. Bender, President on Yes on I-773 campaign;10/2/01, Randy Loomans, Education & Safety Director on October 10th Ergonomics hearing;10/5/01, Rick S. Bender, President, on support for Alliance of Retired Americans; 10/5//01, Rick S. Bender, President Washington State Labor Council’s Catholic Seamen’s Club Luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 29, 11:30 AM to 1 PM; 10/8/01 Rick S. Bender, President & Diane McDaniel, COPE Director, re: letters to members on internal communications about the election; 10/15/01, Diane McDaniel, COPE Director, next Labor Roundtable meeting, Oct. 27th at Everett Labor Temple; 10/18/01, Rick S. Bender, President, preparations for 2002 legislative session, Nov. 9th meeting 9 AM to 12 PM at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Training Center, 595 Monster Road SW, Renton

From AFL/CIO: 10/3/01, John J. Sweeney, President re: AFL/CIO Civil and Human Rights Conference, Dec. 2-3, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV; 10/3/01, Leslie Tolf, President, Union Privilege calling attention to the Union Plus Mortgage and Real Estate Program; 10/4/01, John J. Sweeney, President, re: Bush work relief proposals in wake of Sept. 11th attacks fall short of giving workers any help; 104/01, Rich Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer, re: sending names of deceased brothers and sisters for tribute during AFL/CIO Convention;10/5/01 John J. Sweeney, President, action needed on Fast Track legislation; 10/16/01, John J. Sweeney, President re: Charleston Five Defense Committees; 10/18/01, John J. Sweeney, President, Economic Stimulus package materials & House Stimulus bill inadequate.

From Unions & Labor Councils: 9/13/01 James P. Hoffa, President & Ç. Thomas Keegel, General Secretary-Treasurer, International Brotherhood of Teamsters soliciting support fo the Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund; 9/21/01, John S. Brown, President of the Fairbanks Central Labor Council on support for oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; 10/17/01 Teamsters 763 press release on emergency management technicians’ vote on unionization at Rural Metro

From Agencies & Organizations: 9/27/01, Bob Drewel, Snohomish County Executive, on Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration at Naval Station Everett on Thursday, January 17, 2002; 10/3/01 Larry Johnson, Executive Director, Edmonds Community College Foundation on contribution to Center for Families and Children; 10/3/01. Brian Sloan, Director, Corporate Sales, Everett AquaSox invitation to World Series Party on Sunday, October 28th at the Tulalip Casino Inn between 5 and 9 PM;10/10/01 Rick Larsen, Member of Congress, 2nd District thanks for attending transportation teleconference; 10/11/01, Jack Oharah, President,, Edmonds Community College thank for gift to Foundation;10/14/01 Rep. Jean Berkey, thank you for continued support; 10/16/01, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, press release on opposition to the appointment of Eugene Scalia for Department of Labor Solicitor; Susan Kostick, Edmonds Community College thank you for Foundation contribution; Kat Overman, Coordinator & Lisa Telford, Coordinator, Snohomish Apprenticeship Network, thank to Sec. Treas. for speaking to class.

From Individuals: Ruth Ross, Candidate for Lynnwood City Council, thank you for support

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education-Darrell Chapman, IBEW 191 reported on speaking engagements at local high schools about apprenticeship.

COPE

Brian Sullivan, Candidate 21st Legislative District thanked the 90+ people out last weekend meeting with fellow union members in the 21st District about the upcoming election. They have reached about 13,000 households. He noted that his campaign had made over 6,000 calls and had been to 14,000 doors. He stated that this campaign is about breaking the 49-49 tie in the House, keeping Machinists jobs and building the sonic cruiser here. He wants to work hard on working people’s behalf if elected to the legislatuvre

State Representative Mike Cooper, 21st District, encouraged attendance at the October 28th fundraiser in Edmonds. He encouraged Labor to keep working hard to help win this seat for someone who cares about working people.

REPORTS OF UNIONS

Organizing The Secretary-Treasurer reported that AFSCME Council 2 had won an election in a unit of 40 at the Everett Housing Authority.

Contract negotiations and maintenance- IBT 763, Dave Chambers reported that there had been movement on contracts in the City of Lynnwood. They also had a good offer from the City of Mukilteo. They are currently hung up on the contracts for 3 units of corrections staff at Snohomish County. ATU 1576, Pat Connelly reported that the members had ratified a new contract after 19 months of negotiations. It calls for 3% increases each year over the next 3 years. An additional holiday has been added, and the company will pick up the medical. Negotiations with the sub contractor for Metro service continues. He thanked Labor for its support of Proposition 1, which passed. SEIU 925, Tara Heinecke reported that the local had a Marysville School District candidates’ forum following the recent cuts in staff. 41 were laid off, with another 25 losing enough hours so that they lost health care benefits. Members interviewed the candidates and decided not to take a position in the race. She also recommended the use of the Shoreline Conference Center on 185th that can handle up to 500 people and is staffed by members of SEIU 925.

Other Local Activities SPEEA, Bob Rommel reported that Bill Borders would be doing Union Counselor classes for the local on Tuesday, October 30th.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

Kirk Stephenson, IBT 763 reported on the activities being set up in support of the Charleston 5. A trial date for these South Carolina dock workers has been set for next week. They were released from their year-long house arrest. The South Carolina Attorney General has stepped down from the case, and another solicitor has been appointed. The local support committee is looking to hold a rally at Terminal 25 in Seattle.
President Chapman, IBEW 191 encouraged delegates to help with the campaign on Saturday by showing up at the Labor Temple early.Tara Heinecke, SEIU 925 reported that there would be a demonstration in support of postal workers in light of the recent anthrax events.
The winner of the community services drawing was Allyn Triezenberg

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Sells, Secretary-Treasurer

Attendance

AFSCME 109:
AFSCME 109E:
AFSCME 109S:
AFSCME 113: Gary Doughty
AFSCME 881:
AFSCME 948: Annabelle Collings, Poppy Hanson
AFSCME 1020:
AFSCME 1355:
AFSCME 1811:
AFSCME 1811C:
AFSCME 1811CA: Debi Cole, Debbie Smith
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 Connelly
CWA 7800:
CWA 37082:
GCIU 767M:
IAFF 46:
IAFF 1984:
IAFF 2694:
IAFF 3219:
IAFF 3482:
IAFF 3524
IAM 130: Dave Volkmann
IAM 751A: Charles F. Ayers, Bob Neumann, Don Shove, Bruce Spalding, Jason Redrup
IAM 751C: Hank Getchman
IAM 751E:
IAM 751F: Bryan DuPaul
IATSE 15:
IBEW 77:
IBEW 89:
IBEW 191: Darrell Chapman
IBT 38: Janine Dibble, Chuck Jewell, Rod Mendenhall
IBT 763: Dave Chambers, Kelly Blomquist
IBU/ ILWU 22:
IFPTE 17:
ILWU 32:
IUOE 286:
IUOE 302:
IW 86:
IW 506:
LIUNA 292: Hazel Goehring, Jim Smith
MM&P:
NALC 791: Ken Titus
OPEIU 8:
OPEIU 277:
SEIU 925: Bill Borders, Tara Heinecke
SEIU 1199NW: Adelina Gonzales
SMIU 66:
SPEEA: Mark Moshay, David Pearson, Alan Rice, Bob Rommel
UA 265:
UFCW 44:
UFCW 141, USNU:
UFCW 1001:
UFCW 1105: Paul Quaintance, Arthur D. Rice, Lynda Rice

Guests
Elizabeth Barclay, Alliance for Sustainable Jobs & The Environment
Fred Buhl, Carpenters 562
Mike Cooper, State Representative, 21st District
Marlee Olson, IBEW 89 retired
Virginia Sprague, Volunteers of America
Brian Sullivan, Candidate, 21st Legislative District
Dan Warnock, Everett City Councilman, and Candidate
Ed Triezenberg, Carpenters 562