Machinists remember Seifert’s 69 years at Boeing
AUBURN – One of the Boeing Co.’s longest-tenured workers has died, after a career that spanned both B-17 bombers and the 787 Dreamliner, and mastering bench lathes and robotic tools. Al Seifert of Burien, a tool and die maker at the company’s Auburn plant, died on Feb. 20 at his daughter’s home in Snohomish. He … Read more
Obama: Boeing & workers example for America
EVERETT — The Boeing Co. and its workers are an example of how America can compete and win in a global economy, President Obama said in a speech Feb. 17 inside the company’s Everett factory. “American workers have never been more productive,” the President said. “Companies like Boeing are finding out that even when we … Read more
Machinists honored by White House to hear Obama
EVERETT — Five Machinists Union members who are being honored by the White House for their outstanding community service will attend President Obama’s speech at Boeing’s Everett factory Friday. All five are members of IAM District Lodge 751’s Machinists Volunteer Program who gave more than 500 hours of volunteer time in 2011. That led to … Read more
Boeing, Machinists move forward together in Renton
Machinists Union members who work at the Boeing Co. are already seeing results from their decision to ratify a four-year contract extension with the company. In Renton, Boeing is “spending money on detailed floor plans and placing orders for new tooling and machines,” said Tom Wroblewski, the president of Machinists Union District Lodge 751. This … Read more
District 751 sponsors scholarships for aerospace
LYNNWOOD — Three Washington state college students are getting help training for careers in aerospace thanks to Machinists Union District Lodge 751. The union sponsored scholarships for the three community college students: Hunter Coulombe of Edmonds Community College, Travis Garman of Everett Community College and Terri Watson of Spokane Community College. District 751 President Tom … Read more
IAM, Boeing cooperation honored by industry group
LYNNWOOD — The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers has been honored along with the Boeing Co. for the landmark deal that ensured the 737 MAX will be built in the Northwest. The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance presented its Chairman’s Award to the union and Boeing at the organization’s annual conference Feb. 7. The … Read more
Union wearing red to raise heart health awareness
SEATTLE – Machinist Union District Lodge 751 officers and staff will wear red clothing on Friday as part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of heart disease, particularly in women. “Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women,” said Grace Holland, who led the Wear Red Day effort as chairwoman of the District … Read more
