Tacoma honors Machinists for community service
TACOMA – The city of Tacoma has honored Machinists Union District Lodge 751 with one of its 2013 “City of Destiny” awards. “I can’t think of another group that’s more deserving,” said David Curry, the chief executive of The Rescue Mission in Tacoma. “Of course the Machinists are a very important part of our industry … Read more
New faces, same fights for 125-year-old IAM
The Machinists Union was founded 125 years ago this month, and while the people and the industries they work in have changed, the core issues are very much the same, the union’s international president said. The union’s founders were “19 men who were fighting for the same basic dignity we fight for today, and realized … Read more
Machinists: Washington only logical choice for 777-X
MUKILTEO – Officers with Machinists Union District Lodge 751 said they support Washington Gov. Jay Inslee‘s vision for the future of the state’s aerospace industry. “The Machinists Union supports the growth of Washington’s aerospace industry,” said District 751 Legislative Director Larry Brown. “The proposals Governor Inslee made today are real-world solutions to the needs of … Read more
NAS Whidbey workers vote to join Machinists Union
OAK HARBOR – A group of workers who maintain P-3 Orion simulators at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station has voted to join the Machinists Union. The hourly workers at Delaware Resource Group at NAS Whidbey voted unanimously on May 4 to join Machinists Union District Lodge 751, which is based in Seattle. Members of the … Read more
Pacific Raceways and union partner for charity event
KENT — Machinists Union District Lodge 751 is teaming up once again with Pacific Raceways for a joint charity fundraising event. The union is selling discount $5 tickets for drag racing on Aug. 15-18 at the track, which is at 31001 144th Ave. SE in Kent. The tickets are on sale at all District 751 … Read more
Machinists set date for charity horseshoe tourney
RENTON — The 10th annual Shoes for Puppies horseshoe tournament will be Aug. 10 near Renton. It will start at noon on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Red Dog Saloon, 18606 Renton-Maple Valley Road SE. The annual tournament is sponsored by Machinists Union Local Lodge 751-E and is a fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America, … Read more
Machinists make plans for charity motorcycle ride
SEATTLE – The 11th annual Puppy Putt motorcycle ride to benefit Guide Dogs of America will be July 13 at locations around Puget Sound. The event is sponsored by Machinists Union District Lodge 751 and is a fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America, the California-based charity the provides guide dogs and training in their use to … Read more
Finlayson tells IAM stewards of ‘Spokane Dash’ plans
SEATTLE — Tania Finlayson didn’t plan on taking part in the 2012 Flight for Sight Fun Run, Machinists Union District Lodge 751’s annual fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America. It was her husband, Ken – an information technology tech for District 751 — who had been training for months to run the 10-kilometer portion of … Read more
Vennie Murphy Walkathon raises $9,000 for mission
FEDERAL WAY – The first-ever Vennie Murphy 5K Walkathon to benefit The Rescue Mission in Tacoma raised more than $9,000 for the community-service agency. The event drew more than 150 people who ran or walked at least 5 kilometers around the track at Federal Way High School on April 6. “We had live music and food, … Read more
IAM Local 751-C doubles down for Guide Dogs
TULALIP — Machinists Union Local Lodge 751-C has doubled down its fundraising efforts on behalf of Guide Dogs of America. The local lodge raised more than $18,000 with its Feb. 16 “All in for Guide Dogs” Hold ‘Em Tournament, which was held at the Tulalip Resort Casino. That’s almost twice the amount Local 751-C raised … Read more
