Snohomish
County Labor Council
Minutes
of the Meeting of May 28, 2014
The
meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Redrup.
The flag salute and reading of the meeting purpose followed. Minutes of the
previous meeting were approved as posted.
CREDENTAILS
á IAFF
46: Jason Brock
á ATU
883: Steve Oss
á IBEW
191: Randall Reynolds
á IBT
117: Terry Hutchins, Darrin Norton
á OPEIU
8: Jennifer Greff, Laura Moreno, Sue OÕConnor Prilliman, Adam Thornton, Addley Tole, Jr.
á SPEEA:
Kenneth Ware
No
new delegates were present to be sworn in.
GUESTS
Remy
Stephanson Leonard, Candidate for Snohomish County District Court Judge,
Everett Division, Pos. 1 spoke about her educational
background which included a law degree preceded by a degree in political
science. Her job experience included serving as a judge pro tem and teaching at
both Everett Community College and Trinity Lutheran.
Anthony
Howard, Candidate for Snohomish County District Court Judge, Everett Division, Pos. 1 spoke to his personal history and experience in
private practice as an attorney. He has been a public defender in Snohomish
County and presided over hundreds of cases as a court commissioner. He noted
that he was the Ògo toÓ person for search warrants in the county.
David
Ericson, Snohomish County Fire District 1-911 Memorial, spoke on a 911 memorial
being planned in north Snohomish County. It will contain a piece from ground
zero that weighs 2,080 lbs. Currently, they are doing well in fundraising, but
are seeking expertise from trades to help with the construction.
Ross Rieder and Ron McGaha presented
information and artifacts on the Everett Massacre in preparation for a
centennial event in 2016. David Dilgard from the
Everett Public Library gave some background on artists who did posters after
the event.
A 5
minute break followed by delegates to speak with guests.
SECRETARY-TREASURER/STATE OFFICER/STAFF REPORT
Leonard Kelley, IBT 38, Membership Education Chair gave an update on the
committee looking at a project for community outreach to educate about unions
and possible organizing potential. They are working on finalizing details. He
also noted that sign-ups for Working America would be part of it. He passed out
surveys for the Labor Education Center, and asked delegates to fill them out.
REPORTS OF UNIONS
Organizing—No
new reports
Contract Negotiations—IBEW
89, Teresa Johnson reported that the latest Frontier offer was turned down by
an 81% vote. They are back at the table. IBT 117, Michael Boe
gave an update on Department of Corrections negotiations. IBEW 191, Darrel
McLaughlin said that negotiations with Communications
contractors was going better. IBT 38, Steve Chandler updated the
delegates on the UPS contract which will have retroactivity, a 70 cent raise.
Part timers will get better health care.
Other Local Activity—IBEW
89, Teresa Johnson reported that Ray Egelhoff will
not be returning to the local. Matt Carroll has been appointed as the local
business manager. She noted that she has been elected President of the local.
IBEW 191, Darrel McLaughlin reported that ballots for the local election in the
mail. He expected the results would bring some changes in the make-up of the
Board of the local.
NEW BUSINESS
Sec.
Treas. Sells reported on the COPE Screening Committee recommendations for local
candidates. As a result the following motions were passed:
M/S/C to endorse Ty Trenary
for Snohomish County Sheriff
M/S/C to rate Kristen Olbrecht
well qualified for Snohomish County District Court, Cascade Division, Pos. 1
Judge
M/S/C to rate Remy Stephanson Leonard well
qualified for Snohomish County District Court, Everett Division, Pos. 1 Judge
M/S/C to rate Anthony Howard well qualified
for Snohomish County District Court, Everett Division, Pos. 1 Judge
Nominations
to fill unexpired Board terms for Sgt At Arms and
Trustee 5 were opened. The following nominations were made:
Sgt. At Arms
Darrel McLaughlin, IBEW 191
Trustee 5
Rick Cunningham, IUOE 302
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Ann
Seabott, Wash Tech—United Way Labor Committee reported on upcoming United
Way focus groups looking at the issue of what kind of community we would like
to live in. She gave an update on the Peanut Butter Drive for the food banks
being led by the Labor Committee. They would be having a press event at the
Snohomish County campus on Thursday, May 29th at noon to hand over
the peanut butter to the V.O.A. They have collected about 1,500 lbs of peanut butter for the food banks. Michael Boe, IBT 117, reported that the Senator Murray Golden
Tennis Shoes event was tomorrow for those wishing to attend. Lester Mullin, IAM
751A, noted that the 3rd Annual Car Show will be held August 16th.
This helps raise funds for Guide Dogs of America. He also mentioned the
on-going local Town Halls being held for members. Jim Smith, LIUNA 292 asked
delegates to write down information on the Radio Labor Journal which is the 3rd
Monday of the month on KSER, 90.7 FM. He indicated he is open to involvement of
others and could use some help with the program. Leonard Kelley, Jacklyn Rae
and Allyn Triezenberg were thanked for the set up
this evening and the food preparation.
The
meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM
Respectfully
submitted,
Mike
Sells, Secretary-Treasurer
Attendance:
AFSCME
109: Polagaya McLaughlin
AFSCME
109E:
AFSCME
109S: No Delegate
AFSCME
113:
AFSCME
1811:
AFSCME
1811C: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811CA: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811JPD: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811JS: No Delegate
AFSCME
1811PA:
AFSCME
1811S: No Delegate
AFSCME
435: No Delegate
AFSCME
881: No Delegate
AFSCME
948:
AFSCME
1020:
AFSCME
2753: No Delegate
AFSCME
2964: No Delegate
AFT 772:, Mike Sells
AFT
1873:
APWU
484: No Delegate
ATU
883:
ATU
1576:
GCIU
767M: No Delegate
IAFF
46:
IAFF
1828: Micah Gaston
IAFF
1984: No Delegate
IAFF
2694: No Delegate
IAFF
3916: No Delegate
IAFF
4118:
IAM
130:
IAM
751A: Lester Mullen, Jason Redrup
IAM
751C:
IAM
751E:
IAM
751F: Tina Wilson
IATSE
15:
IBEW
46:
IBEW
77: Jackie Rae
IBEW
89: Teresa Johnson
IBEW
191: Darrel McLaughlin
IBT 38:
Steven Chandler, Leonard Kelley
IBT
117: Michael Boe
IBT
174: No Delegate
IBT
231:
IBT
763: No Delegate
IUOE
302: Rick Cunningham
IUPAT
DC 5: Greg Flatmo
IW 86:
No Delegate
LIUNA
292: Chris Glenn, Doug Scott, Jim Smith
NALC
791:
OPEIU
8:
Pac NW
Newspaper Guild: No Delegate
Plumbers
and Pipefitters 26: No Delegate
PTE 17:
SEIU 6:
No Delegate
SEIU
925: No Delegate
SEIU
1199NW: No Delegate
SMIU
66: Aaron Bailey, Mark Riker
SPEEA:
Lynn Burow, James Gillan,
Sandy Hastings, Suzanne Kamiya-Harding, John Lynn,
Bob Rommel, Kenneth Ware
UBC 70:
UFCW
141, USNU: No Delegate
UniteHere: No
Delegate
Wash
Tech / CWA: Rennie Sawade,
Ann Seabott
Excused
Absences
PTE 17:
Kathy Pierson
SPEEA:
David Simpson
UBC 70:
Ed Triezenberg
Guests
Conor Casey,
Labor Archives of Washington Uof W
David Dilgard, Everett Public Library
Bronco
Erickson, SCFDI – 911 Memorial
Anthony
Howard, Candidate Snohomish County Dist. Court, Pos. 1
Remy
Stephanson Leonard, Candidate Snohomish County Dist.Court,
Pos. 1
Ross K.
Reider, AFT 8045, OPEIU 8, PNLHA