Union workers earn $11,000 a year more, study finds
Union workers in 2011 earned on average nearly $11,000 a year more than their non-union counterparts, according to newly released data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau’s annual report also shows that union workers got bigger weekly pay raises than non-union wworkers in 2011. Overall, union workers were paid 29 percent more than … Read more
Business Rep named to IAM Aerospace Territory staff
AUBURN — A Machinists Union officer who worked for more than 25 years at Boeing in Puget Sound will now be one of union’s top negotiators with aerospace companies across North America. Mark B. Johnson will be a Grand Lodge representative for the union’s new Aerospace Territory, said International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers … Read more
Union chief: Boeing accord brings long-lasting benefits
The agreement to locate production of Boeing’s 737 MAX in Renton grabbed all the headlines, but the greater significance of the recent accord between the Machinists Union and the company lies in the fine print of the contract, a union leader said. With the ratified agreement, “Boeing and the Machinists Union have agreed to a … Read more
Machinist honored as ‘Real Hero’ by Red Cross
MONROE – It happened in the blink of an eye, like so many accidents do. David Robinson, a Machinists Union member from Lake Stevens, was crossing U.S. Highway 2 at a crosswalk, holding his then-3-year-old granddaughter in his arms. A sports utility vehicle made a right turn and came through the crosswalk. With only a … Read more
Wroblewski: Benefits of deal go far beyond Boeing
EVERETT — This essay by Machinists Union District Lodge 751 President Tom Wroblewski appeared in The Herald newspaper on Dec. 24: This year, 2011, will loom large in aviation history. It’s the year the first 787 was delivered, as well as the first of the new 747-8s. It’s the year the U.S. Air Force finally … Read more
Machinists raise $263,000 for Guide Dogs of America
SEATTLE — Machinists Union District Lodge 751 was once again the top fundraiser on behalf of Guide Dogs of America in 2011, collecting cash contributions of $263,078. Union District President Tom Wroblewski presented a check for that amount to Guide Dogs of America leaders during the California-based charity’s annual meeting in November. “Our members do … Read more
Contractors at JBLM vote to join Machinists Union
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD — More than 350 workers who repair military helicopters and do site maintenance at Joint Base Lewis-McChord have voted to join the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers. The new Machinists Union members work for defense contractor URS Federal Services Corp. Some 71 percent of them voted in favor of joining … Read more
Ex-District 751 president named to new IAM&AW post
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — International President Tom Buffenbarger of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers has announced the creation of a new Aerospace Territory that will be led by newly appointed General Vice President Mark Blondin. Blondin is the former president and directing business representative of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 in Seattle. … Read more
Union labors to fight hunger in Washington
TACOMA – Hungry families in Western Washington will find it easier to put food on their tables this winter, thanks to the efforts of Machinists Union members. More than 125 members of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 gave up a Saturday to help out during KING-TV’s recent Home Team Harvest food drive to benefit Northwest … Read more
Machinists at Hytek Finishes sanction strike
KENT – Machinists Union members working at Hytek Finishes have overwhelmingly approved a strike sanction vote, giving the union’s negotiating team more leverage at the bargaining table. The strike sanction measure was approved with a 99-percent “yes” vote, the union said. The vote does not mean a strike is imminent. However, it does signal to … Read more
