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 Recommended reading for ALL, the Surge report at "GoIAM" .  

http://www.goiam.org/content.cfm?cID=7957

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Its Tax Time again, Need forms or just want to check out the IRS web site http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html?portlet=3

Strike at Harley Davidson Over....  Fighting  Machinists at IAM LL-175 in York PA. have succeeded in securing a contract after a three week strike action. http://www.iamawdl98.org/ 
& http://www.iamlocal-175.org/ 
& http://www.goiam.org/content.cfm?cID=9736 

Strike over...  IAM Local Lodge 933 at Raytheon in Tucson secured a fair contract through solidarity,
Read About it here.

Announcement  7/25/2006

Retired IAM LL-2024 Business agent brother Fred Hessman is recuperating from an ATV accident that occurred while on vacation. He was partially paralyzed just after the accident although word is he has been regaining movement and his progress is steady. For more information, please call the Hall direct at   (714) 898-9141 .

Announcement  6/1/2006

Local Lodge President Larry Olinger has has resigned his office after accepting an Organizer position working for the International.  Larry will be working out of the Ontario Offices. We wish Larry the best in his new position. Taking over for Larry is Diana Lord.

Announcement  6/1/2006

Just came from a meeting with your local lodge president!!! The following was discussed......

Back union dues

The union and the company have agreed to start deducting back union dues!!! This will occur in monthly stages...the first check of the month will be your normal union dues deduction... The next check (2nd check) will be a deduction for your back dues..... 

Reinstatement

Per the IAM constitution the minimum that any local lodge can charge for members reinstatement fee is one (1) months dues...... So please see your local lodge chairman for the proper forms to fill out then take your completed forms to the union hall and see Michelle she will instruct you what to do next.…..Secret side people see Steve Sanchez.

Announcement   6/1/2006

To:       Employees Represented by IAM 725 at Huntington Beach, Torrance and Quick Response Center

Subject:   Monthly Union Dues Deduction – Reinstated

 This message is intended for employees represented by IAM 725 who have not yet had union dues taken from their paychecks since November 2005.
 
 Please inform your team members represented by IAM 725 that the regular monthly dues deduction has been reinstated and employees will see union dues deducted from their paychecks on April 13, if applicable. The company and union are working together to address union dues deductions for prior months. Should your employees have questions about union dues deductions, please refer them to their union representative. Thank you.
 
 Randy Embry
 Employee Relations Corporate
 
 Frederica Weimer
 Regional Manager, Employee Relations
 Office - 562-797-3006

Announcement   6/1/2006

Post strike: November 3rd 2005 thru February 6th 2006:

These pages contain some of the archived posts from the site as it was on July 6th.

Jan. 9, 2006

UPDATE FROM YOUR IAM AEROSPACE COORDINATORS:

We met today with Boeing representatives in Seattle, WA, to review
outstanding issues in the dispute that led to a strike on Nov. 2.

Boeing declared they are still unwilling to move from their current positions on
retiree health care and shifting health care costs to hourly employees.

Despite numerous suggestions that could serve as the basis for restarting
talks, Boeing refuses to alter their final positions.

The issues we are facing are worth fighting for. Boeing is a profitable
company and if they are allowed to decrease our current benefits, there is
no telling where or when they will stop.

Rest assured your Union is doing everything possible to bring this dispute to a
satisfactory conclusion. Your support and solidarity remains our greatest
bargaining asset.  

Dick Schneider
John Crowdis
Frank Santos  

A spirited strike rally was held on Tuesday January 3^rd at 10:00AM. Our purpose was to reinforce our efforts of bringing Boeing back to the table. A number of speakers and comments from the crowd provided some hearty and encouraging banter.

  Senator Joe Dunn spoke about how he and his office support the strikers and that they will contact Boeing immediately to encourage them back to the table. Brother Dunn also said our issues are not only about us but also about those who were to come after us. Pensions and retiree medical benefits are agreements between workers and Boeing management from the past and that they were fair agreements then and are fair agreements now and Boeing should be ashamed of themselves for their position to withhold instead of uphold these agreements.

  Martin Ludlow, from the Los Angeles Federation of Labor also added words of encouragement. He reminded us the bigger the odds the tougher the fight. Brother Martin said the advantage will swing our way soon and only through unity and solidarity will we cease that advantage. He defiantly asked us not to cross the picket line or lose our spirit and that there is daylight at the end of this strike. We all must hold the line and stay strong and committed. Lastly he expressed to succeed we must keep the energy high and to do that we must join hands and hearts.

  General Vice President Lee Pearson vowed continued support from not only the Western Territory Staff but also from International Tom Buffenbarger as well. Brother Lee said all that can be done from the International level is being done. Grand Lodge Representatives have been assigned here from the beginning. He noted at no time did the union not want to meet with the company before or during the holidays. Boeing simply has refused to return to the table. Brother Lee said some IAM Districts have pledged support including District 190 in Oakland, District 751 in Seattle and District 947 in Long Beach. He too agreed and reminded us that our solidarity and convictions will get us through this tough battle. Brother Lee promised political support was asked for and it was made clear to them that this strike is a danger to our national security and if they don’t act we should all remember them when we go to the polling booths. Grand Lodge Representative Matt Mckinnon was attempting to contact Governor Swartzenegger to also take a look at our plight.

  District Lodge President Gary Holt thanked all the speakers and he offered encouraging words of strength through solidarity. He said District Officers have been working hard and long hours the entire strike. Brother Holt said gathering political support was crucial and that press releases, phone calls and emails have been sent out to all medias yet even those that committed to come to the rally reneged. He asked for all to remain strong and committed and we must last one day longer than Boeing.

  All the speakers were very supportive but this battle begins and ends with us on the front line. One comment from the crowd was for every scab that crosses the line means one day longer on the picket line. This is so true. The number of scabs has made this battle more difficult so we must remain strong and not cross that picket line. There are things we can do to help our cause. We can write letters to the editors from the many newspapers available. We can contact our Senators and Representatives at the state and federal levels to ask how they can help get Boeing back to the table. We can let our neighbors and community groups know our plight and ask for their assistance.  Ultimately our unity will prevail. Stand For Something Today or Fall For Anything Tomorrow! This is an old adage but still rings true today. Continue to fight the good fight for the right reasons and victory is around the corner.