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
Machinists ratify deals with 2 JBLM contractors
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD – Machinists Union members working for two different defense contractors at Joint Base Lewis-McChord have ratified new contracts. Both three-year deals, with L-3 Link Simulation and AAI Textron Corp., were ratified by wide margins, said officers with Machinists Union District Lodge 751 in Seattle. It’s the first contract for the new L-3 … Read more
Machinists vote for jobs; approve deal with Boeing
SEATTLE – Machinists Union members have approved a four-year contract extension with the Boeing Co. that ensures the 737 MAX will be built in Puget Sound. The final vote was 74 percent to accept the extension, union officers said. More than 31,000 union members in Washington, Oregon, Kansas and California were eligible to vote. “This … Read more
