Eastern Washington locals raise $4,600 for charity

WENATCHEE — Machinists Union members in Spokane, Wenatchee and the Tri-Cities raised $4,681 for charity in June through a prize raffle. All proceeds from the drawing went to Guide Dogs of America. The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers is a major supporter of Guide Dogs of America, which provides trained seeing-eye dogs for people across … Continue reading

Machinists rally in support of Boeing tanker

Most of Washington’s Congressional delegation rallied alongside Machinists on July 9 in support of Boeing’s bid to build the next aerial refueling tanker for the U.S. Air Force. The rally at the Machinists Union Hall in Everett attracted nearly 250 Boeing employees, elected officials and other supporters, and came just a few hours after Boeing … Continue reading

Machinists ratify two contracts in Tri-Cities

PASCO – Machinists Union members working at two different Tri-Cities companies have ratified separate three-year contracts. The new deals with both Monarch Machine & Tool and Lee & Eastes Tank Lines were approved with wide margins. Both deals took affect in July, after voting being voted on in June. The deal at Monarch Machine gave workers … Continue reading

Golf tournament raises $12,000 for Guide Dogs

A packed field of 160 golfers turned out for the 19th annual Guide Dogs of America Golf Tournament at Kayak Point Golf Course, and raised more than $12,000 for the charity. The tournament is sponsored each year by Machinists Union District Lodge 751, which is based in Seattle. The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace … Continue reading

Union motorcycle event raises $7,000 for charity

The unseasonably cool and wet June weather held down the turnout, but didn’t dampen the spirits of motorcycle enthusiasts who took part in Puppy Putt 8, a ride to benefit Guide Dogs of America. More than 100 riders came out in the rain for the June 19 event, which raised more than $7,000 in cash … Continue reading

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