West Seattle veterans group honors IAM District 751
SEATTLE — Machinists Union District Lodge 751 has been honored by a local chapter of the Disabled America Veterans for its support of America’s veterans. Like the DAV, District 751 works to ensure that American veterans can access all the benefits they have coming to them after their service, said Marvin Burnett, a former Machinists … Read more
Machinists use IAM benefits to help Boeing save money
EVERETT — The Boeing Co. is making significant improvements to the way 767s are assembled — thanks to a trio of IAM members who used their union-negotiated benefits to get college training. The group has already identified — and helped implement — steps that have resulted in six-figure savings for the company. Now managers are … Read more
IAM contract extension with Boeing takes effect
The Machinists Union’s four-year contract extension with the Boeing Co. took effect this week. The deal, which was ratified with a 76-percent yes vote back in December, grants pay increases, boosts retirement and dental benefits, and creates a new incentive pay program for nearly 30,000 members of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 working for Boeing … Read more
Machinists teach teachers about aerospace jobs
EVERETT — Ten Puget Sound school teachers have a better idea of what goes on at the Boeing Co. — and how to better-prepare their students to work there — after spending nine days with Machinists Union members and other company employees. The 10 were part of a first-ever “externship” at Boeing, which brought math, … Read more
Gregoire, Machinists discuss future of aerospace
RENTON — Washington state needs to train more aerospace workers and improve its transportation system, Machinists Union members told Gov. Chris Gregoire. The governor agreed. “Whatever we do today — great. Tomorrow we have to do something better,” Gregoire said. “We know what the competition’s like.” Gregoire had lunch at Machinists Union District Lodge 751‘s … Read more
Machinists and Boeing agree to incentive pay plan
A new incentive pay plan for Machinist Union workers at the Boeing Co. will reward them for improving on their already impressive performance. “Our top goal was to ensure this plan paid out for the contribution our members make every day,” said Tom Wroblewski, the president of Machinists Union District Lodge 751. The incentive pay … Read more
Union pleased as IAM-Hytek talks get mediator
KENT — Management at Hytek Finishes has reversed its earlier opposition to asking federal mediators for help in resolving contentious contract talks with the Machinists Union. Union negotiators hailed the decision, which comes more than two months after managers at the Kent aerospace parts plant had rejected an offer from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation … Read more
Hytek management refuses offer of mediation
KENT — Management at Hytek Finishes has rejected an offer from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to help resolve increasingly contentious contract talks with the Machinists Union. The union’s chief negotiator said he was surprised and disappointed. “The IAM has continued to listen to Hytek concerns, no matter how far-fetched they are,” said Kevin … Read more
Team of Machinists brings home honors for Boeing
SEATTLE – A team of District 751 Machinists who work at the Boeing Co. won top honors in its category at the AMT Society’s annual maintenance skills competition. In addition, two individual Machinists recorded the best times in their individual events at the contest for aircraft maintenance technicians. “All the guys did outstanding,” said Joe Fancella, … Read more
Union pickets in support of workers at Hytek Finishes
KENT – Machinists Union members – many of them Boeing Co. employees – are picketing today in front of a company that provides aerospace parts. The union members have mounted an informational picket outside Hytek Finishes, at 8127 S. 216th St. in Kent. Close to 200 volunteers have signed up to man the pickets in … Read more
