‘IAM was a big deal on this,’ Boeing CEO says
EVERETT — The hard work of Machinists was a key factor in Boeing’s win in the KC-X tanker bidding, said both the union’s district president — and Boeing’s CEO. It has been an “incredible partnership,” said Tom Wroblewski, the president of Machinists Union District Lodge 751. For 10 years, ”we have worked hand-in-hand on this issue – on the political … Read more
Machinists cheer Pentagon tanker decision
SEATTLE – Tom Wroblewski, the president of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 in Seattle, made the following statement after the Pentagon announced it had accepted Boeing’s bid to provide an American-built tanker for the U.S. Air Force: “Today’s news – that after nearly 10 long years, the Pentagon has finally seen the light and decided … Read more
Machinists promote training for aerospace jobs
LYNNWOOD — There’s a story that’s told at Boeing, about a long-time Machinist who spent decades of his career working in Renton building landing gear for 737s. He finally retired, after long years of service. And shortly thereafter, inspectors on the 737 line started finding problems with the landing gear. Time went by, the problems … Read more
Union gives scholarship to Everett CC student
LYNNWOOD – Travis Garman wants to either build or maintain commercial jets. The Bellingham man is that much closer to his goal, thanks to Machinists Union District Lodge 751. Garman received a $500 scholarship to Everett Community College from District 751 at the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance conference on Feb. 8 in Lynnwood. Garman said he … Read more
Machinists Union plans charity motorcycle event
Puppy Putt 9, an annual motorcycle fundraiser to benefit charity, has been scheduled for June 18. The event will feature two groups of riders, one leaving from Sound Harley-Davidson, at 16212 Smokey Point Blvd. in Marysville, and the other from Northwest Harley-Davidson at 8000 Freedom Lane NE in Lacey. The two groups will take part … Read more
Machinists cheer 767 milestone, look to tankers
The completion and delivery of the 1,000th Boeing 767 is a major milestone in the history of aerospace, officers of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 said. “It’s huge,” said Local 751-A President Jason Redrup, who started his career at Boeing as a 767 structures mechanic. “There’s not a lot of airplane programs that can say … Read more
New guide dog delivers freedom to Machinist
District 751 Machinist Dennis Meech is regaining some of the freedom he lost when blinded in a 2007 motorcycle accident, thanks to a seeing-eye dog provided by a union-sponsored charity. With the help of Lefty, the dog provided by Guide Dogs of America, Meech is now making daily trips through Goldendale to visit with friends, … Read more
Union supports tax breaks for apprenticeships
OLYMPIA — Machinists Union District Lodge 751 supports legislation that would grant aerospace companies a break on their state taxes in return for hiring new apprentices. House Bill 1682, which was introduced on Friday, would provide a $5,000 B&O tax credit, spread over two years, for companies that hire apprentices through state-approved apprenticeship programs like … Read more
