TLMCLC Meeting Minutes Archives

Political candidates were given the floor to discuss their candidacy.

Political candidates were given the floor to discuss their candidacy.

Ted Hilson - Union Plus mortgage program provided information about the program, including that it is open to union member, their parents and their children. Further information will be posted on the website.

Jeff Johnson, president WSLC: Treasurer Don Cline presented Mr. Johnson with the check for $10,000 from TLMCLC for purchase of a predictive calling system for the Olympia WSLC offices. Mr. Johnson also spoke in dismal terms about the 2012 legislative session, particularly the pension defunding. He praised the passage of the Jobs Bill as the high point of the session as a much needed boast to Washington’s economy projected to leverage $1.6 billion in revenue. He thanked Bob Guenther and the council for their hard work and support. He is asking for continued hard work from Labor in this election be it on the phone bank, doorbelling or distributing Pledge to Vote cards.

WSLC, though a 2011 convention resolution, has designated May as Labor Works month and has planned many events. Posters are available.

Presidents Report – Bob Guenther: update on Centralia College 4-year degree in Construction Mgt.

Minutes – March 21, 2012: Minor corrections Motion to accept minute as corrected M/S/C

Financial Statements – Don Cline - Treasurer - motion to accept the financial statement M/S/C

Correspondence  –  none

Old Business
1.  Bylaws Review by National Labor Council office – the findings are in and new By-Laws are approved. (not discussed)

New Business
1.  Council endorsement of statewide candidates: Four members of the council attended interviews held March 31 in conjunction with Southwest Washington CLC and Cowlitz/Wakiakum CLC. They shared their recommendations to endorse as follows:

• Insurance commissioner: Mike Kriedler (Council voted to endorse)
• Secretary of State: Kathleen Drew (Council voted to endorse)
  
• Supreme Court Justice, position 9: John Ladenburg (Council endorsed)
• State Auditor: no consensus, council would like further time to consider

2. Radio ads for tlmclc on KMET/KELA in Centralia (aired during high school games) Bob Guenther played audio of the ad, all were favorably impressed. Ads will continue through end of school year.  Don Cline will check into the cost and logistics of getting the ad aired on KMAS, in Mason County.

3. Katie Nelson, PAC coordinator spoke to the need to have a game plan for the May 5 COPE convention, with particular attention to addressing candidates re the public sector pension plan

Delegate Reports:
Katy Fogg, IATSE Local 15, thanked the council for using Union stagehands for their events and stated that exposure has begun to land them more work at political events

Deborah Solomon, ITU 1765, reported that the transit local will enter arbitration on (need more info)  

Good of the Order - Bridget Flory shared that Puget Sound Entertainment contacted her regarding providing children’s play equipment at the 2012 Labor Day picnic.

Adjourn- Motion made to adjourn at 9:15 M/S/C

Respectably submitted,
Lhisa Reish

March 21, 2012

Posted: March 22, 2012
Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council - Lacey

Call to Order – 7pm by President Guenther

Introductions - Guests

Denny Heck – Congress 10th congressional dist. candidate
Brendan Williams- Thurston County Superior Court – Brendanwilliams.org
Craig Pridemore – State Auditor
Kathleen Drew – Secretary of State
Ross Gallager – Mason County Commissioner
Linda Osterman – Thurston PUD Commissioner Pos. 1
Steve  Fossum     -  Thurston PUD Commissioner Pos. 1
Dave Peeler – Campaign manager for Sandra Romero

Political candidates were given the floor to discuss their candidacy.

Cheryl Kelso – Legislative & Political Organizer – American Fed. of Gov. Employees,- Contest by the WSLC, Voter registration drive – talked about getting union members registered to vote. A handout was given and will be available on our website.

Presidents Report – Pres.Guenther – reported on Donation to Centralia College scholarship, reported on 10,000 dollar donation for a phone bank at the WSLC office in Olympia, that WFSE was helping with this, and asked that the Twin Harbors

Minutes – February 15, 2012 – See website for minutes -M/S/C

Financial Statements – Don Cline – Treasurer – motion to accept the financial statement M/S/C. Question on how the funds were raised. It was explained that they came from a 20 cent per capita.

Correspondence –  Was reviewed by the delegates

Old Business

1. Bylaws Review by National Labor Council office – No Update.
2. Apprenticeship Program – Regional Apprenticeship Conference April 17-18 – P. Lahmann suggested that anyone interested in attending, get their registrations in.
3. Transalta Bill – Motion to appoint Bob Guenther as  Labor representative to the committee for the Transalta Power Bill, from the Council to this committee.  M/S/C

New Business

1. Appoint person to fill the vacant position of PAC chair – Katie Nelson WFSE 443 was elected.
        She asked to get someone to assist that could be trained to follow into the position.
2. Workers Memorial Day – April 28th  Events 2 PM – A reminder was given and it was hoped that many could attend the ceremony at the L&I building in Tumwater.
3. Labor Archives of WA  – BG shared that he had old records – minutes from the 1926 Labor Council meetings and wanted to pass it to the UW Labor Archives.  The recommendation was unanimously approved.
4. Candidate interviews – Longview March 31, 2012 – need four people
5. Motion by Lhisa Reish for 500 dollars support to the Young Labor Leaders group.  With the condition that one of the group comes to the March 31, legislative interviews in Longview.  M/S/C
6. Motion for support of Brendan Williams, $1800 in the Thurston County Superior Court race.
   M/S/C
7. Motion 500 dollars to the Mason County Democrats dinner – April 1 at 3 PM. Table for 8 M/S/C

Delegate Reports –

Robert Jacquot – Rally for Verizon workers at 5 PM on March 22 in Tacoma

Kelsie Raddas – and others were elected from the Library bargaining unit to go to their National convention.

Bridget Flory – asked the question of how many delegates 443 is entitled to, it was calculated at  14.

Lhisa Reish will fill in for P. Lahmann as Secretary at the April 18, Labor Council meeting in Centralia.

Good of the Order –

Discussion of Labor Day picnic - We need to pick location and determine how food will be provided.  It was suggested that a vendor be contacted for providing food.

Adjourn at 9:10

February 15, 2012

Posted: February 29, 2012
Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council - Centralia

Call to Order – President Guenther

Introductions - Guests

Lynne  Dodson – Secretary Treasurer WSLC – talked about upcoming events in May, The Labor Movement, having CLC’s do a  Movie night, workshops, theater where we are showing Local Labor films (5 minutes), theme “People at Work”.  Submitted to State Labor Council, winners will be submitted to folk life. talked about candidates in the 1st Congressional districts, candidate forum in Everett.  March 1st, voter Registration Contest. We represent close to 500,000 people in the state.  Jobs Bill – for jobs that need to be done now such as infrastructure. Please send a note in to your legislator for the jobs bill.    BG – for each dollar invested you get 1.97 back.  Discussed Labor to neighbor this year and how it will work.  March 23rd

Robert Satiacum – Candidate – State Rep.  House Pos. 1 Legislative Dist. 2

Mark Miloscia     -  Candidate for Auditor, current State Rep.

Swearing in of new TLMCLC delegates by Lynne Dodson – Robert Jacquot, Carole Watson, Kelsie Raddas.

Minutes – December 21, 2011 M/S/C with correction of absence on Bing Bristol to excused.

Presidents Report – Bob Guenther – no report

Financial Statements – Don Cline – Treasurer – treasures report was given. Moved to approve an expenditure for transportation for New Market Skills center construction students to attend Skills USA competition in Elma.  M/S/C

Correspondence –  passed around to the group.

Old Business

1.  Bylaws Review by National Labor Council office – Update? – No update

2.  Don Cline -  report on Republican dinner February 11, 2012 – Reported that there were two Labor Tables at the event in Shelton.  Talked about candidates at the event and promotion of the Labor council at the event.  BG talked about discussion with candidates at the dinner.

3.  Apprenticeship Program – discussion on Regional Apprenticeship Conference April 17-18 and the CLC participation in supporting this event. Request for funding.  PL  M/S/C  Go to the Chamber or Economic Development Council, 2000 dollars to PNWAPC with up to 500 dollars approved for normal delegate expenses to be reported to Treasurer on expense form.  M/S/C

4. Transalta Bill – Motion to appoint a representative from the Council – defer till next month

1.  American Crystal Sugar Lockout – Pres. Guenther tabled till next meeting.  – nothing to report

2.  Discussion of funding support for Call center Predictive Dialling System - to be housed at the WSLC building Olympia – BG – Talked about need to help get the word out to Labor families to vote.  Motion to purchase a Predictive Dialing system to be housed at the WSLC office in Olympia, with a cap price of $10,000, with negotiation for the best price.  BG will negotiate on this item.  M/S/C

3. Bond Legislation – B.G. – jobs bill that was talked about.

4.  Request for funding for Try A Trade day at Satsop on May 3 – P.L. – Motion to donate $2000 to the RETC for the TAT on May 3rd.  M/S/C  Check to Ryan Davis of RETC.  Ask Ryan to do Video for the TAT day.  Will have our banner hanging at the event.

5.  Advertising KELA for basketball tournament – We will hold off at this time as we have sponsored the football and basketball seasons.

6.  Political fund – BG – no report

7.  UFCW Letter – read letter and will post with Connie to the Website.

Moment of silence for Ed Stanley – Feb. 25th 2012 Brunch

Delegate Reports -  Lhisa Rheish – 5738 first Legislative council weekend.  The group took a field trip to “The Girls” monument.
Kelsie Raddas –     Met with the Yell group.
Debra Solomon – Discussed negotiations and they are going to mediation.
Paul Schell  -          Voting the contract tomorrow night.
Bing Bristol  -        Talked about training for WFSE Warriors

“More Boots Less Suit”

Good of the Order -

Adjourn – 9 PM

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December 21, 2011

Posted: January 5, 2012
Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council - Centralia

Call to Order – President Guenther

Minutes – November 16, 2011 M/S/C

Financial Statement – Don Kline – report on file -  M/S/C

Correspondence –  card from the Whitehouse.  WSLC committee assignments.- if anyone is interested in serving on a committee, please contact Bob G.

 Old Business

1. Bylaws Review by National Labor Council office – Update? No update.
2. Thurston Public Power Initiative – T. Paul Schell – Bob Guenther has opted out of this to not create a conflict of interest.  PS – has attended all the meetings.  Reported that the committee is not acting in unified matter and recommends our withdrawl from the committee.   BG –
   M/S/C to remove our participation to this committee. Motion passed with 2 abstensions.  BG will write a letter to the committee about us opting out.
3. Don Cline made a report on Republican dinner February 11, 2012
4. Discussion on tents for Occupy Olympia.7
5. Credentials for next meeting and swearing in of new delegates.
6. Apprenticeship Program – discussion on Regional Apprenticeship Conference April 17-18 and the CLC participation in supporting this event.

New Business

1. American Crystal Sugar Lockout – Pres. Guenther tabled till next meeting. 
2. Cope Convention Delegates – 3 Regular and 3 alternates offered to serve for this assignment.  Bridget Flory, Peter Lahmann, Debra Solomon, regular delegate and  Bill Anderson, Joseph Carter, Carole Watson alternate delegates.
   PL will get registrations in to the WSLC.
3. Transalta Bill – Motion to appoint Labor person to committee on 5769 to manage legislation M/S/C  We will accept the responsibility to appoint.  This to be done at next regular meeting. There was discussion that they need to do work on the plant and eventually they want to build a 1000 megawatt gas plant.
4. Reimbursement for supplies for meeting – M/S/C

Delegate Reports - None

Good of the Order - None

Adjourn

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October 19, 2011

Posted November 12, 2011
Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council - Centralia

Call to Order – President Guenther  7:30 PM with Flag Salute

Roll Call – Secretary

Introductions
Guest – Harlan Thompson – Mayor of Centralia – Sought support for his election run.  Described his involvement in organized Labor and has testified in support of saving jobs in our region. to the legislature stated he didn’t want money from us but wanted to make sure we talk to our friends and neighbors living in the city. He is happy with the negotiated settlement of the City Light Contract and stated the hard work of the workers deserves a raise.
He sees himself as mayor being able to moderate the perspective of the discussion during city council meetings and help the council to reach good decisions that support the business of the city. Harlan described himself as a person who is proud to support organized labor, and will continue to listen to citizens needs and strive for good paying jobs in the area.

Mr. Thompson answered many questions from our council members in attendance.

Minutes – September 21, 2011 M/S/C

Financial Statement – Read by Don Kline – Treasurer  -  M/S/C
                                         
Old Business
discussed the cost of Labor Day picnic as all bills are in and accounted for.

 Discussed our endorsements of candidates it was discovered we had not sent our committed amount to two candidates

Discussed 'The Girls' memorial service to be held in Chehalis on November 1st speakers will include Judy Schurke director of L&I and Jeff Johnson President of the WSLC. Kathy Cummings has been confirmed to record the ceremony.

Discussed the donation of 250 dollars for the Grays Harbor Democratic Dinner M/S C to do so. (Rusty Caldwell will deliver the check

New Business
New Business: Discussed the notion of a meeting in conjunction with the Southwest Labor Council and the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Labor council for a meet and greet with Jay Inslee candidate for governor. The meeting to take places late November m/s/c to proceed with the partnership in this endeavor.

M/S/C to run adds for our endorsed candidates in the respective newspapers of which the candidates are running. (Bob Guenther will get the ads in the two papers and have the bill sent to our council PO Box.)

Good of the Order
Delegates to the meeting represented AFSME, CWA, IBEW, ATU, and Stage Hands, a very good discussion by all about several subjects most importantly our role in providing information to our affiliates for the preservation of our movement and the support good jobs bring to supporting strong communities.

Respectfully submitted in the excused absence of our secretary,

Bob Guenther
President

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8/17/2011

Posted August 24, 2011
Call to Order – President Guenther - 7:00 pm
Location: Centralia, WA

Introductions – Guests

Powder Plant Tragedy – John  & Marie Panesko, Bill Moehler – Report on the 1911 Powder Plant tragedy.

Bill M.
  Nov. 1, 1911, killed 8 young women on Coal Creek Rd.  2 were 14 years old, working in a powder manufacturing plant.  The plant manufactured powder for blowing stumps.  It is believed that there was a flash fire at the plant, trapping the girls, identification was almost impossible, 5 were never identified.  He discussed this as a focal point on child labor and a start to worker reform.  It created an atmosphere that never went away, where Labor had a foothold.  He mentioned the column by Gordon Aadland.

John Panesko
Discussed the inquest that was over in ½ and hour and there was found to be no guilt for the company.  This is a focal point for the Labor Community for Washington in getting labor laws enforced.  He discussed the reclamation of the cemetery and the finding of the one foot border around the unmarked graves.  He discussed the fund raising efforts.

Checks to Security State Bank for the “Girls” – WFSE Local 443 donated 500 dollars.  TLM CLC will donate $1,000.  We will take WFSE check and write a check for $1500, including WFSE’s amount.

Letter from Senator Cantwell on the Girls tragedy – Read by Bridget Flory

Political candidates

Nathaniel Jones – Olympia City Council running against an incumbent,
Worked in State Hospitals and Civilian at Navy Base, has worked in Management, Works for the state GA on the Capital Campus, worked in Transit, 13 years, Pierce Transit as  Government liaison.

Joe    Lacey City Council Candidate -  Seeks endorsement.

Flag Salute 

Minutes – July  20, 2011  - M/S/C

Accepted June and July Financial Statements M/S/C

$3000 State Labor Education and Research Center – Get Address. maybe to the State Labor Council.  To be paid on an annual basis.  And an additional 1000 at a later date. - M/S/C

Correspondence – Sec. Lahmann
Teamsters Local 117  - Fred Meyer -  asking for a strike sanction.  Referred to new business

Old Business

1. Update on Labor Day Picnic – Chehalis, Advertising,  Food – By Bob G. Insurance Policy is ready to go, Toys are ready to go, Food handling permit, Chronicle Advertising Wed. before Labor Day.
   Daily Olympian M/S/C,  Shelton Journal   M/S/C, PDF file from Website.
   Diane Nelc will place ads.  With a 300 plus or minus limit.
   Entertainment is taken care of  B. Flory
   Sound System – DN will call.
   Help – 12 people from Library will come to help.  Judy Guenther will help.
   Drawing prizes -  Motion of up to 500 dollars, to be picked up by July G.
2. Bylaws Review by National Labor Council office – Lori Provence gave report, all bylaws go to National office.  Call Liz Schuler, or Benjamin Laver about update.  The bylaws are probably sitting on someone’s desk.  Maybe make a phone call.
3. Banner update – Peter L. gave report that it is in the works and waiting for
4. Chehalis All Star Team Little League advertisement – sponsored by Thurston Lewis Mason CLC 300 dollars M/S/C. 

New Business

1. Political update – Candidate Interviews –
   Joe Mihelich – Moved to support for 400 dollars Lacey City Council Pos. 2, M/S/C  Endorsed
   Jim Cooper – Olympia City Council Position 7,  for 400 dollars M/S/C  Endorsed
   Jeff Gadman –  Member Local 618 Board member.  Lacey City Council Pos. 3 for 400 Dollars, M/S/C Endorsed
   Nathaniel Jones – Olympia city Council Candidate – Move to support, for 400 dollars for M/S/C
2. Verizon Wireless – Lori Provence – IBEW still has contracts and CWA is on strike in some places.  Asked to support the action at Verizon Store asked to coordinate and adopt two days.
   We will follow the lead of AFSME 443
3. Teamsters 117 asked for strike sanction, M/S/C   
4. Motion to Support Labor Department Letter on Young Workers – To sign on to letter on younger workers in hazardous conditions.

Delegate Reports

Trina Young council 2  Thanked the council for their support in getting their contract resolved.  Took over one year to come to agreement. 

Bob Guenther - Regional Educ and Training Center at Satsop – Talked about 50,000 dollars that is available for Aerospace workers

Bridget Flory – report about Microsoft training

Good of the Order –
Report about DOT worker that was injured yesterday.

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7/20/2011

Posted August 2, 2011
Call to Order – President Guenther - 7:10 pm
Location: Lacey, WA

Introductions – Guests  - Jeff Johnson – WSLC

Minutes - June 15, 2011 – Centralia – M/S/A
One Correction – L. Reish was spelled incorrectly.

Financial Statement – Don Cline – Report and discussion about Banking options, Bank to Credit Union, M/S/C

Correspondence – Sec. Lahmann – Letter on Amtrak issue

Old Business
1.  Update on Labor Day Picnic – Chehalis, Advertising, Food possibly done in house, toys for the kids, Sound system will be looked into.  Flyers are available.

M/S/C to Design CLC T-Shirts so that members could be identified.  L Reish has a member that may be able to make it. 
 
2.  Bylaws Review by National Labor Council office – Hold over till next time.  Discussion of update of our By-Laws.  Review our constitution.

New Business
1.  Political update – Candidate Interviews – See below
2.  Timberland Library update –  Trina Young - Report, voted in 2009 to affiliate with Council 2, Letter was passed out.  They have been in negotiations for over 1 year.  Discussion of how negotiations are going.  TLM CLC will support their position with letter to Timberland Board.

3.  Washington State Labor Education and Research Center and Labor Archives of WA State M/S/A to make a donation of 3000 dollars per year for 3 years.  Suggestion at the St. Labor council convention to give money for matching at the Convention

4.  Letter on Amtrak – Letter by Pres. Guenther on this issue.

5.  The Girls – Packing House fire in Lewis County – Caused Workers Compensation laws to be strengthened.  A Lewis County group would like to create a monument to this Labor tragedy.  M/S/C that we donate 1000 dollars for a monument dedicated to them, with presentation at the next TLMCLC meeting.  

6.  Costco – Voted to turn in cards due to stance on Privatization of Liquor – On agenda next month.
7. Credentials.  No new credentials were presented.

8. Delegate Status – Is a delegate a member in good standing. Discussion of membership of Council Delegates.  Discussion of form letter on website and delegate letters.

M/S/C  To send a letter and plaque to Del Jensen for his Service to the Council.

Send to Connie the candidates that are seeking endorsement of the TLM CLC.

9. Move to approve receipt for auction item purchase.

Labor to invest in ourselves, the Labor Center at South Seattle CC.  Want to double staff from 2 to 4.  And support archives at the UW.  Raise 200,000 for the next three years.  Young emerging leaders conference.  Resolution to the convention for the young emerging leaders group.

Discussion with Senator Cantwell about the debt ceiling legislation and how that affects Social Security.  3 Free trade agreements try to get delegation to vote against.

NLRB hearings rules to expedite election processes and workers organizing elections.
Talked about weighting of voting by public officials in the last session, using a percentage schedule of what a certain bill means to Labor.

Guests
Jim Cooper -  Candidate Olympia city council position 7 –  Army Vet, Together Exc. Dir.,

To Connie
Candidates that are seeking endorsement
Costco – Privitization and councils position
Do copies of By-Laws2
 
Joe Mihelich -  Candidate Lacey City Council Pos. 2 – Works Dept. of Health, Medical quality assurance, Shop Steward DOH, Trustee Local 443,

Good of the Order

Adjourn

Submitted by Peter Lahmann, Secretary
TLM CLC

TLMCLC Minutes 6/15/2011

Posted June 22, 2011
Call to Order – President Guenther

Introductions – Guests  - Robert Jaquot CWA

Minutes – M/S/C

Treasurers Report – Don Cline 

Correspondence–

• Sec. Lahmann – Read correspondence – New Rules governing AFL-CIO Area Labor Councils and CLC.
• Request By-law Review – per chair – Send written request.  Call Del about contact person. Hold off on new Bylaws review. Have Chairman Guenther bring some copies of the current bylaws – There was a suggestion that they be put on line.  No action taken on this suggestion. Del reported that our bylaw changes have been per capita and quorum change since the last By-Law rewrite.

Old Business
1.  Update on Labor Day Picnic – Chehalis – Flyer at next meeting.
      Advertising
      Food -  Bob will check with LC Democrats to serve at the Picnic, Sept. 5

     Banner – BF  had checked with Connie and DC asked to take it home and let his wife
                      work on a proposed design.  There was discussion about design ideas.  They
                     will report back at the next meeting.
    

New Business

1. WSLC Convention August 4-6
   M/S/C -  Moved to send up to 6 people as delegates to the WSLC convention and pay reasonable expenses.  Bing  Bristol,  Del Jensen, Peter Lahmann, Debbie Solomon, Don Cline, Lhisa Reich said that they would be interested in attending.  Sec. Lahmann will check into the material.
2. Question by L.R on how the conference works.  Report by Treasurer DC on how the money will be paid for delegates rooms at the convention.
3. LR  Timberland Regional Library – Losing one of their Trustees due to health reasons.  He was a Former employee.  TRL is looking for recommendations for a new Trustee re Presenting Grays Harbor.  It was suggested that she talk to the Grays Harbor CLC President  John Warring.  T. Paul Schell might have a person in mind.
4. Political update – Del Jensen – Del made a print out of candidates. Del gave a report on trying to revitalize the Political Action Committee. There was discussion about meeting the candidates and methods.  One idea was that candidates would come to a regular meeting  and be interviewed there.    Primary Ballots will be available July 27, Primary Aug. 16. 
5. There was discussion about the questionnaire and questions for the candidates. 

Delegate Reports

• B. Bristol – 5931 Bill about contracting out and the legislative outcomes.
• L. Reich  -  Council 2 Convention report and getting some others to attend these meetings.

Good of the Order

• P. Lahmann – Talked about OFM Airshow this weekend and invited people to get the word out.
• D. Jensen – Spoke about Jobs with Justice meeting on Saturday.  Del would like to put together Political Action committee meeting.

Next Meeting – July 20, 2011  -  At Lacey, 7 PM

Adjourn  - 8:30 PM

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TLMCLC Minutes 5/18/2011

Posted June 11, 2011
The meeting was called to order by President Bob Guenther at 7:03 p.m. at the State Employees 443 office in Lacey.

Introductions were given.

Secretary Jensen passed the correspondence around to the delegates.

Denny Heck, former state representative, 22nd District, said that he is “stunned by what’s happening in Washington, DC.”  He stated that jobs and energy independence are not Congress’ priority at this time.  He thanked the Council for their service to the community.  He fielded questions from the membership.

M/S/C (motion, seconded, carried) To accept the April 20, 2011 minutes. 

Treasurer Don Cline gave a verbal treasurer’s report.

M/S/C To accept Treasurer Cline’s verbal treasurer’s report.

M/S/C To seat Joe Carter, Laborers 252, as a delegate.

President Guenther gave the Oath of Obligation to Joe Carter, Laborers 252.

Vice-president Bridget Flory is working with our webmaster on the Council banner design.

M/S/C To donate up to $500 to the Lewis County Democrats annual auction in June.

M/S/C To pay $350 for Debra Solomon, ATU 1765, to attend the Summer School for Union Women in Hawaii.

Nominations and elections were completed for Council officers for the period June 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013 (unless otherwise designated).  * Indicates incumbent
The following were nominated and elected by acclamation:

President: Bob Guenther* (Electrical Workers 77

Vice-president: Bridget Flory*  (State Employees 443

The following were nominated for Secretary:

• Peter Lahmann:   Laborers 252
• Del Jensen*: State Employees 443

Peter Lahmann, Laborers 252, was declared elected as Secretary by elections chair, Joe Carter.

The following were nominated and elected by acclamation:

• Treasurer: Don (Doc) Cline  (State Employees 443)
• Political Action Coordinator:   Del Jensen  (State Employees 443)
• Sergeant-at-Arms (non-voting board member):  Joe Carter  (Laborers 252)  
• 3-year trustee (term ending April 30, 2014): T. Paul Schell  (Electrical Workers 77)
• 2-year trustee: Brian Dow (Carpenters 2127)
• 1-year trustee (term ending April 30, 2012): Bill Anderson  (Operating Engineers 612)
• Executive Board member #1: Ken Quillan  (Electrical Workers 76)
• Executive Board member #2: Bing Bristol   (State Employees 443)
• Executive Board member #3: Debra Solomon  (Transit Workers 1765)

Executive Board member Diane Nelc gave the Oath of Officers to Bob Guenther, Bridget Flory, Peter Lahmann, Don (Doc) Cline, Del Jensen, Joe Carter, T. Paul Schell, Ken Quillan, Bing Bristol, and Debra Solomon.

Delegate reports were given.

M/S/C To adjourn at 8:44 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Del L. Jensen, Secretary

Present:  President Bob Guenther, Vice-president Bridget Flory, Secretary Del Jensen, Treasurer Don Cline, Executive Board members Diane Nelc & Peter Lahmann and Trustee T. Paul Schell.    

Excused:   Political Action Coordinator Karen Stites, and Trustees Bill Anderson & Brian Dow. 

Guests:  Denny Heck, former state representative, 22nd District and Joe Carter, Laborers 252.

Delegates present:  Bing Bristol, State Employees 443; Debra Solomon, ATU 1765; and Ken Quillan, IBEW 76 (late).  

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TLMCLC Minutes 4/20/2011

Posted May 2, 2011
The meeting was called to order by President Bob Guenther at 7:00 p.m. at the  Carpenters’ Hall in Centralia.

Introductions were given.

Secretary Jensen passed the correspondence around to the delegates.

Jeff Gadman, Lacey City Council candidate, has a strong commitment to police and fire services.  He wants Lacey to attract businesses that pay family wage jobs.  He also wants to build pride in Lacey and strengthen neighborhood associations.  He was recently involved in hiring the new Lacey city manager (the former manager retired).  He was appointed to replace Mary Dean, and is up for election this year.  He is a manager at the Thurston County Assessor’s office, and a former member of AFSCME 618 (his management position is not in the bargaining unit).  He fielded questions from the membership.

Lynne Dodson, Secretary-Treasurer, Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), explained that the wages for working people have stayed stagnant in the last 30 years.  She said that 100 percent of the income growth since 1980 has gone to the top one (1) percent.  She is concerned about ongoing corporate tax breaks.  She also said our workers compensation is good for injured workers and employers.

M/S/C (motion, seconded, carried) To accept the March 16, 2011 minutes.

Treasurer Cline gave a verbal treasurer’s report.

M/S/C To accept the March 31, 2011 treasurer’s report.

The Council will start considering political endorsements at the May 18, 2011 general meeting.

M/S/C To send up to 8 people to the Thurston County Democrats Kennedy dinner on Saturday, May 21, Olympia Red Lion Hotel, at a cost of $500.

The September 5, 2011 Labor Day event was discussed.  Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis has already been reserved.

M/S/C To purchase two Council banners at a cost of up to $1000.  Vice-president Bridget Flory will prepare a design for the May 18, 2011 general meeting.

Delegate reports were given.

M/S/C Council nominations and elections will be held at the May 18, 2011 general meeting.  Most of the officers’ term of office will be for the period June 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013 (except for 1-year and 3-year trustee).

M/S/C To adjourn at 8:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Del L. Jensen, Secretary

Present:  President Bob Guenther, Vice-president Bridget Flory, Secretary Del Jensen, Treasurer Don Cline, Executive Board member Diane Nelc, and Trustees T. Paul Schell and Bill Anderson.  Excused:  Political Action Coordinator Karen Stites, Executive Board member Peter Lahmann, and Trustee Brian Dow.

Delegates present:  Lhisa Reish, AFSCME 3758 (Timberland Regional Library); Bing Bristol, State Employees 443; Debra K. Solomon, Transit 1765; Ken Quillan, IBEW 76; and Gina Stanton, UFCW 367. 

Guests:  Jeff Gadman, Lacey City Council candidate; Joe Carter, Laborers 252; and Lynne Dodson, Secretary-Treasurer, Washington State Labor Council.

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TLMCLC Minutes 3/16/2011

Posted April 1, 2011
The meeting was called to order by President Bob Guenther at 7:00 p.m. at the State Employees 443 office in Lacey.

Secretary Jensen passed the correspondence around to the delegates.

M/S/C (motion, seconded, carried) To approve the February 16, 2011 minutes. 

M/S/C To accept the February 28, 2011 treasurer's report.

Executive Board member Diane Nelc (also our Council website communications director) is gathering union logos for our website.

M/S/C To donate $1000 to FUSE for the February 26, 2011 rally in Olympia.  This donation is to cover some sound system expenses for the rally.

M/S/C To donate $1000 to Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) for the April 8, 2011 rally in Olympia.

M/S/C To spend $5000 for the April 6-8, 2011 rallies at President Guenther’s discretion.  This money will be used for last minute expenses, i.e. transportation, supplies, etc.

President Guenther and Treasurer Cline announced that our Council is now a member of the Washington State Labor Council President’s Club.

M/S/C To send 4-8 people to the Mason County Democrats’ Kennedy dinner on Sunday, May 1.  Attendees will be selected at our April 20, 2011 general meeting.

Bob Guenther and Bing Bristol reported on pending legislation.

Delegate reports were given.

M/S/C To adjourn at 8:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Del L. Jensen, Secretary

Present:  President Bob Guenther, Secretary Del Jensen, Treasurer Don Cline, and Executive Board members Diane Nelc & Peter Lahmann.  Late:  Vice-president Bridget Flory (7:03 p.m.) & Trustee T. Paul Schell (7:16 p.m.).  Excused:   Political Action Coordinator Karen Stites, and Trustees Bill Anderson & Brian Dow.  Guest:  Craig Sullivan, IAMLL 289. 

Delegates present:  Lhisa Reish, AFSCME 3758 (Timberland Regional Library); Bing Bristol,  State Employees 443, Benny Rowland, UFCW 367, and Katy Fogg, IATSE 15.

TLMCLC Minutes 2/16/2011

Posted March 12, 2011
The meeting was called to order by President Bob Guenther at 7:08 p.m. at the Carpenters’ Hall in Centralia.

Secretary Jensen and Treasurer Cline passed the correspondence around to the delegates.

Executive Board member Peter Lahmann read the January 19, 2011 minutes.

M/S/C (motion, seconded, carried) To approve the January 19, 2011 minutes.

M/S/C To approve the February 13, 2011 financial report (for January, 2011).

M/S/C To approve the Council letterhead.

The September 5, 2011 Labor Day event was discussed.  Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis has already been reserved.

President Guenther has written a letter to State Senator Rockefeller about the Centralia Power Plant, for the Council.  He plans to testify on HB1365 for Clean Energy on Thursday, February 17 and has sent a letter to State Representative Upthegrove, for the Council.

Bridget Flory reported on the Compromise and Release legislation on workers compensation.  Don Cline reported on new Labor & Industries (L & I) legislation that follow-up medical treatment for injured workers will be only with L & I approved medical providers.

Ken Quillen reported on proposed legislation for 7% advantage for local contractors versus out-of-state contractors (HB1809 and SB5662).

Bing Bristol reported on the Department of General Administration & Printing consolidation bills (HB1720 and HB1841).

M/S/C To spend $150 for a membership in the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) President’s Club.

M/S/C To send up to 7 people to the WSLC Legislative Conference on Thursday, February 24 at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia.  The reception will be held on the evening of Wednesday, February 23.

Delegate reports were given.

M/S/C To adjourn at 8:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Del L. Jensen, Secretary

Present:  President Bob Guenther, Vice-president Bridget Flory, Secretary Del Jensen, Treasurer Don Cline, Executive Board members Diane Nelc and Peter Lahmann, and Trustee T. Paul Schell.  Excused:  Political Action Coordinator Karen Stites, Trustees Bill Anderson and Brian Dow.

Delegates present:  Lhisa Reish, AFSCME 3758 (Timberland Regional Library); Bing Bristol, State Employees 443; Debra K. Solomon, Transit 1765; Ken Quillen, IBEW 76; Gina Stanton, UFCW 367; and Katy Fogg, IATSE 15.

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TLMCLC Minutes 1/19/2011

Posted February 8, 2010
In the absence of the President the meeting was called to order by Vice-President Bridget Flory at 7:01 p.m. She volunteered to take minutes in the absence of the Secretary. Introductions were performed.

M/S/C December minutes were reviewed and accepted.

M/S/C Treasurers report was reviewed and accepted..

Old Business
M/S/C Reimburse Bob Guenther $75.00 related to the retirement dinner for the outgoing WSLC President and Vice-President. (An additional member showed up).

New Business
M/S/C Reserve Stan Hedwall park in Chehalis for the 2011 Labor Day Picnic. A prior motion approved last year was to alternate the picnic between Thurston and Lewis Counties..

M/S/C To send up to 5 members to the WSLC Legislative Conference on February 24th, 2011 at the Olympia Red Lion Hotel. Registration 7:30 a.m.; Conference begins at 8:30 a.m..

M/S/C To send up to 5 members to the WSLC Legislative Reception on February 23rd, 2011 at the Olympia Red Lion Hotel; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. .

M/S/C to renew Jobs With Justice Membership for another year in the amount of $750.00..

M/S/C To explicitly authorize the treasurer to move up to $1500.00 into segregated checking in any one month. Our objective will be to have at least $25,000 in the segregated account prior to the next electoral cycle..

Guest Speaker, Stew Henderson, recently elected chair of the Thurston County Democrats, spoke to the members. He would like to recruit union members into about 200 vacant precinct committee officer positions. Call him at 260-339-3069 if interested. He stated that 81 local positions, such as city, county, school boards and fire districts will be up for election in November 2011.

The tellers report of the recent WSLC election was reviewed as follows:

Member Reports
UFCW Local 367 Benny Rowland reported on the recent food service contract talks. King County contract has been signed. Others are still extant. Some local bonuses are being held hostage until contracts are signed. Benny teaches the meat cutting apprenticeship at Bates Technical College in Tacoma. He is looking for sponsorships for their upcoming graduation ceremony..

Laborers Local 252 Peter Lahmann reported that he will be attending the upcoming quarterly Washington State Apprenticeship Council meeting to be held at Labor and Industries in Tumwater..

IATSE #15 Kata Fogg reported that stagehands handled the entirety of the recent Patty Murray Senate Campaign; the work was greatly appreciated. Hopeful that contract talks with Pacific Stage will happen shortly..

WFSE Local 443 Don Cline reported that the state employees contract is out for vote of the membership. Update on the Mason County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, Saturday, February 12, 2011. It will be held at The Pavilion at Sentry Park, Shelton, 5:00 p.m. At a prior meeting we voted to send 8 members; 2 tickets remain. Bing Bristol, General Administration, reported that state electricians over a 2 year period got a 22% crew reduction. Difficult to "do more with less". There is a renewed effort to tear down the General Administration building. We need to do a concerted effort to save the magnificent labor related mural in the building entrance..

AFSCME #3758 Lhisa Reish of Timberland Regional Library System reported the library system is experiencing financial challenges. The 5 county system depends on property and timber taxes which are declining due to erosion of property values and foreclosures..

Good of the Order
The NALC National Food Drive is coming on May 14, 2011. Please donate; Food Banks nationwide are facing an unprecedented crisis as requests for their services keep rising..

Meeting adjourned 8:46 p.m.

Members present:
Bridget Flory, WFSE 443; Diane Nelc, CWA #7810; Peter Lahmann, Laborers #252; Ken Quillan, IBEW #76; Lhisa Reish, AFSCME #3758; Benny Rowland, UFCW Local 367; Donald Cline, WFSE 443; Katy Fogg, IATSE #15; Bing Bristol, WFSE 443; T. Paul Schell, EBEW #77; Debra Soloman, ATU 1763.

Members excused:
Lisa Randalet, WFSE 443

Guest: Stew Henderson, Thurston County Democrats

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