Minutes of the meeting of Oct. 27, 1999 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Pres. Darr.  The Flag salute followed. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as typed and handed out.

CREDENTIALS

IBEW 89 for Matthew P. Carroll, Shelley R. Holm, Arlene Schulte,

Douglas D.  Witt

 AFSCME 948 for Ted St. Hilaire

 IBT 38 for Laura Wentworth

 AFSCME 109E for Mike Huston

M/S/C to seat the present delegates: Laura Wentworth, IBT 38 and Mike

Huston, AFSCME 109E

GUESTS

Bob Gorman, AFL/CIO Field Rep went over the area wide organizing for the WTO rally across the state, as well as in Oregon and BC. He also discussed the logistics for actual rally and march. He noted that Rich Trumka will be in Everett on Friday for a breakfast.

Stacey Heath, AFL/CIO staff, spoke on WTO and local organizing activities. Laura Wentworth followed by giving out information on bus logistics. The Labor Council will have four busses available. Those who will be going on them will need to have forms filled out and turned in ahead of time.

Bob Dantini, Snohomish County Treasurer thanked the organized labor for its support. He spoke about Valarie Davis Butler’s charitable work, and how he would miss her. She was a heart and soul of fundraising events. The last couple of days the campaign has hit a few bumps in the road, but he noted that he was moving on and plans to win. He has been looking forward to Nov. 3rd.

COMMUNICATIONS

From Washington State Labor Council: 9/21/99 Rick Bender, Pres. on Nov. 18-19 regional National Council of Senior Citizen meetings in Portland;  9/28/99 Diane McDaniel, Pol. Dir. on Worksite Leafletting; 10/4/99 Diane McDaniel, Camera ready flyers on I-695; 10/5/99 Rick Bender, Pres. & Al Link, Sec. Treas., on support for ergonomics rules;10/20/99 Rick Bender, Pres. WSLC Standing Committees 10/25/99 Diane McDaniel, Pol. Dir. & Rick Bender, Pres. re: thank for help with opposition to I-695  From AFL/CIO: 9/28/99 John J. Sweeney appeal for hurricane Floyd victims; 10/8/99, Peggy Taylor, Leg Dir.; on Patient’s Bill of Rights Victory From Local Unions & Councils: 10/19/99 Annie Copeland and Gine Coleman, USWA Kids of Steel on generating funds for school supplies. 10/26/99 Teamsters Fax on Overnight strike going nationwide From Agencies and Groups: 9/24/99 James E. Gidd, Dodge County Labor Council re: prison labor; 10/12/99 Betty Morrow, Coordiantor. League of Women Voters thank you on help with pamphlet; 10/15/99 PUD thank you on telecommunications resolution; 10/15/99 Deborah Knutson, EDC WTO activity on Dec. 1st; 10/19/99 Mark Sperandio, AquaSox thanks for Solidarity Day 10/22/99 Paul Berendt, Chair, Wa St Democrats re: no Init. 695; SCCIT breakfast on Nov. 16 re: What will the legislature do if 695 passes?; SnoMec Election Night Watch Party, 5 to 10 PM at the Underground, 1212 California, Everett, Wa; Center for Battered Women, domestic violence emergency shelter remodel  From individuals: Mark Olson, Candidate for Everett School Board seeking campaign finance help and thanking Council for endorsement

EXEC BD REPORT

Sec. Treas. Sells reported on the October 20th Board meeting which included information on setting committee structure, WTO rally organizing, COPE donations, a potential office move, the website, a workers memorial, the 3rd Quarter budget, and a potential constitutional change.

He also reported on job related activities since the last SCLC meeting including: WTO organizing, working with CWU and the Everett Housing Authority, Init. 695, the Drewel campaign, meeting with other candidates for office, and the AFL/CIO Convention United Way Labor Liaison Bill Borders spoke about the Saturn Toy Drive, the KSER program on Initiative 695. He praised Darrell Chapman for the excellent job he did moderating the program on Initiative 695. He also thanked Chuck Jewell for his continued help with the food bank fundraising. Don Shove and members of IAM 751 were thanked for helping out on a recent project to build a fence for a family with an autistic child. That fence was followed by a similar build by Bob Monize and the Laborers 292 with supplies donated by the.Home Depot . The next KSER FM, Radio Labor Journal, Nov. 9th 4:30 to 5:30 PM, and will cover the WTO.

COMMITTEES

Community Services-Jackie Boschok, IAM 751F, noted that Christmas raffle tickets are out. The Christmas Party will be Dec. 22nd. Ticket printing was donated by Creative Printing. Delegates were encouraged to bring donated ornaments after Thanksgiving for Christmas tree in Labor Temple. The committee will be adopting three families for Christmas this year.

Workers Memorial-Sec Treas. Sells discussed their last two meetings, the efforts to build business partnerships, and potential costs for a memorial for workers killed on the job to be placed at the County Courthouse. 

REPORTS FROM COMMUNITY/LABOR COMMITTEE REPS

One Stop Employment Centers-Don Shove, IAM 751A reported that the new employment center would be working out of the Employment Security Building in Everett until the new buildings are built. They will be in Everett and south county.

WISHA Monitoring-Tom Plummer, IAM 751A, spoke to a letter from State federation regarding ergonomic standard regulations. It seems that  some cities have written letters asking for no rules. Letters need to go out from locals with copies to Gary Moore, Dir of the DlnI.

School/Work-Ed Triezenberg noted that there was a kick-off event on Oct. 22nd. SnoNet is in control of the computer matches system. Get on the matches data base to speak on labor issues. Once your on it, you will get calls from schools.

COPE

Curt Williams, SEIU 1199NW, spoke about the Deana Knutsen campaign for the Stevens Hospital Board. Her opponent has no experience in health, yet the Everett Herald endorsed her stating that the union already had one Board member. As Curt, pointed out, the union does not control or own Board members. They have endorsed and supported candidates, but those Board members represent the interests of the whole community. For the Herald to make such a statement was a gross attack on the entire labor movement. Ms. Knutsen’s opponent has raised $11,000, an unheard of amount in a hospital board campaign. Management, meanwhile, is twisting arms for more money. As a result she has gotten got a lot of money to do mailings. Meanwhile, the Knutsen campaign has had over 50 people volunteer in campaign. She has raised $4,000. SEIU has open time to call over 8,000 people this weekend from the mobile phone center, and people are needed to add to the volunteers. The calling is in downtown Seattle. Another $500.00 is needed to pay for phoning costs. Friday evening and Saturday morning are the calling times.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

M/S/C to remove from the table the motion to endorse Val Stone for County Clerk.

M/S/C to endorse Val Stone for Snohomish County Clerk

REPORTS OF UNIONS

Organizing reports-Curt Williams, SEIU 1199NW, reported that as high as 25% raises were given to folks while the organizing campaign was going on at Medalia. Thus the campaign was stymied. They have told employees they would be interested when they want to discuss unionization further.

Ed Triezenberg, UBC 562, discussed the Osborn campaign. They won the election, but the company is fighting it. Ted Hudlow noted a lot of layoffs had occurred at the company, but all of them have been put to work.

IAM 130- Dwayne Lane Chevrolet machinists have voted to have union representation.

Contract Negotiations-Curt Williams, SEIU 1199NW, stated that Stevens Hospital and SEIU had set a mutual October 4th deadline to resolve contract. The employer has a $1.5 million budget item for marketing, yet rejects a wage package that is only $300,000. It appears that capturing market share is more important than quality care. The hospital has even hired staff that are under 18 to work in radiology lab, which is not legal. The turnover is high due to low wages. The hospital now wants to put off negotiations until after the election is over. The union has reached out to the community, and gotten support for workers.  He discussed their recent candle light event. 

Local activities-Bob Monize, LIUNA 292 discussed the memorial service for Kim Vendl, the flagger killed recently when run over by a dump truck. He also noted that there is a funeral service this Friday for a Bellingham member killed in his truck. Laura Wentworth, IBT 38 thanked Bob Monize for the service he put together. Ed Triezenberg, UBC 562 seconded the comments on getting out better information on worker deaths to the media. Rod Mendenhall, IBT 38, noted that the surviving spouses father was a retired Teamster, brother UPS worker. Chuck Jewell, IBT 38 was thanked for helping the family disperse the ashes.

NEW BUSINESS  M/S/C to pass Resolution 99-7

Snohomish County Labor Council

Resolution 99-7

Rule Changes Enabling Flaggers To Have Rear Vision

Whereas, Laborers Local 292 member and flagger Kim Vendl was killed while holding a stop/slow sign when a dump truck backed over her.

Whereas, she was unable to see the truck coming, as it was at her back and she was facing traffic with her sign.

Whereas, the signs are not equipped to give the flagger a quick view as to what is behind them, and the signs construction are stipulated by OSHA/WISHA rules.

Be It Resolved, that the Snohomish County Labor Council request that the Washington State Labor Council and AFL/CIO pursue the changing of regulations, so that slow/stop signs may be equipped with rearview mirrors, or an equivalent device, that will give ‘flaggers’ adequate warning as to what may be coming from behind their backs.

GOOD OF THE COUNCIL

Pres. Darr reported on the Rodney Slater, Sec. of Transportation, meeting in Everett and the bus ride. WTO issues were discussed, as well as transportation problems. Rod Mendenhall, IBT 38 discussed his concern with  the last minute invitations. Pres. Darr thanked Jeff Soth for his letter to AWC regarding ergonomic issues.  AWC Executive Director has gone out on his own without policy authorization to oppose ergonomic rules. Chuck Jewell asked that the office sign be updated. The Sec. Treas. noted that he would have it done. Val Stone, endorsed candidate for County Clerk, thanked the Council for its endorsement. She expressed the importance to her of the union members in that office that asked her to run. Laura Wentworth, IBT 38, expressed her concern about the new opening of a Wal Mart on 164th. She asked that we do not shop Wal-Mart.

John Scott, CWA 37082, is now working full time for the WFT. He is doing organizing and training. He noted that the activism of the SCLC had inspired him. Jeff Seibert, IBEW 191, noted that in recent hirings the new Staples store in Marysville has been showing employees an hour long video on how bad unions are. He asked if anyone could check on proposed legislation that moved mitigation fees from small to large cities. Bill Borders, SEIU 120, suggested that Exec Bd develop a policy regarding how it responds to workers being killed on the job. Two events were announced: 1. At the home of Helen Jackson, Oct. 28th 6 to 8 PM to celebrate County Executive Bob Drewel’s accomplishments on behalf of women and families  2. Nov 2nd election night hospitality at the Henry Jackson Suite of the Howard Johnsons Hotel with the Bob Drewel campaign.

The meeting was adjourned at  9 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Sells, Sec. Treas.

AFSCME 109:

AFSCME 109E: Mike Huston

AFSCME 109S:

AFSCME 113:

AFSCME 881:

AFSCME 948: Annabelle Collings, Rhonda Riggle

AFSCME 1020: Ralph Knutson

AFSCME 1355:

AFSCME 1811:

AFSCME 1811C: Kent Hanson

AFSCME 1811CA: Debi Cole

AFSCME 1811JPD:

AFSCME 1811PA: Dave Kurtz

AFSCME 2753:

AFSCME 2964:

AFT 772: Mike Sells

AFT 1873:

AFT 4254:

APWU 484:

ATU 883: Steve Oss

ATU 1576:

AWPPW 183:

AWPPW 644:

CWA 7800:

CWA 37082:

GCIU 767M:

IAFF 46:

IAFF 1984:

IAFF 2694:

IAFF 3219:

IAFF 3482:

IAM 130:

IAM 751A: Bob Neumann, Tom Plummer, Don Shove

IAM 751C: David Clay, Hank Getchman

IAM 751E:

IAM 751F: Jackie Boschok

IATSE 15:

IATSE 154:

IBEW 77:

IBEW 89:

IBEW 191: Craig Boag, Darrell Chapman, Jeff Seibert

IBT 38: Chuck Jewell, Rod Mendenhall, Bill Trautman, Laura Wentworth

IBT 174:

IFPTE 17:

ILWU 32:

IUOE 286:

IUOE 302: Allan B. Darr

IW 86:

IW 506:

LADS 1144:

LIUNA 292: Bill Humphrey, Bob Monize, Dan O’Connor

MM&P:

NALC 791:

OPEIU 8: Jeff Soth

OPEIU 277:

SEIU 120: Bill Borders

SEIU 1199NW: Debbie Scott

SMIU 66:

UA 265:

UBC 562: Fred Buhl, Ted Hudlow, Ed Triezenberg

UBC 2659:

UFCW 44:

UFCW 141, USNU:

UFCW 1001:

UFCW 1105:

Guests:

John Burkel

Bob Dantini, Snohomish County Treasurer

Mike Eckart, IAM 751C

Poppy Hanson

Andrew Haugen, IAM 751A

Stacey Heath, AFL/CIO

Linda Herring

David Keicher, AFL/CIO

Janet McAllister

John Scott, Washington Federation of Teachers

Myung-Soo Seuck, AFL/CIO

Geri Stokes, AFSCME 1811CA

Val Stone, Candidate for County Clerk

Will Stone

Jessica Swint, Superior Court

Sue Trautman, IBT 38

Stacy Walsh Johnson

Curt Williams, SEIU 1199 NW