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2001 Archived District 725 Events
District 725 Members Reach Out to Save Lives Friday October 26, 2001 Brother Dick Amemiya, Vice President of IAM Local Lodge 720-J, District Lodge 725 announced an outreach effort on behalf of Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M). Someone dies every nine minutes from leukemia or lymphoma. A bone marrow transplant is the only chance for life. That chance is so slim for Asian Pacific Americans or people of mixed heritages because bone marrow is often ethnic specific. A3M is reaching out through APALA (Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance) to the IAM's Asian Pacific American members. A3M holds over 300 donor registration drives a year and has registered over 65,000 donors. They provide language and culturally specific assistance and education programs. They are also improving retention of donor lists as about 50% of the donors who are potentially matched with patients are either unreachable, not interested or otherwise deferred. Contact A3M at (888) A3M-HOPE or email them at a3m@LTSC.org to help build a stronger registry. As of May 2001, over 63,000 donors were registered and 63 matches actually resulted in marrow transplants. Brother Dick Amemiya's work with APALA made this important community connection. As a founding member of APALA, Brother Amemiya has an outstanding history of labor and community activism. Both Brother Amemiya and newly formed District Lodge 947 President/DBR Janet Wright (whose mother is Japanese) took a few minutes of their time to register with A3M. Together, they urge every IAM member who is able to register with the National Marrow Donor Program. Special emphasis goes out to our Asian Pacific American Brothers and Sisters because the chances for a bone marrow match are so slim. Register through you local blood bank today-- You could save someone's life! IAM Safety & Health Department Update Friday October 26, 2001 Facts About Anthrax Direct person-to-person spread of anthrax is extremely unlikely, if it occurs at all. Therefore, there is no need to immunize or treat others exposed to a patient with anthrax. Additional information on emergency operations planning and bioterrorism:
District 725 Delegate Body Meeting Saturday October 20, 2001 Huntington Beach, CA 11:00 a.m. In accordance with the recently approved changes to the District Lodge 725 bylaws, the Delegate Body meetings will now be held on a quarterly basis. The final regularly scheduled District Lodge 725 Delegate Body meeting for the year 2001 will be held on Saturday, October 20 in Huntington Beach, California. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. District 725 Executive Board Meeting Friday October 12, 2001 Huntington Beach, CA 11:00 a.m. The District Lodge 725 Executive Board Meeting will be held on Friday, October 12, 2001 in preparation for the upcoming Delegate Body Meeting. The Executive Board Meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. New Legislation Benefits Families of Two District 725 Members Friday October 5, 2001 Newly organized District Lodge 725 members won a major battle when California Governor Gray Davis signed legislation extending the waiver of tuition and fees at California State Universities and the University of California for surviving spouses and children of contract firefighter tanker pilots killed in the line of duty. Two members of District Lodge 725, Local Local 946 lost their lives August 27, 2001 when their air tankers collided over raging wildfires in Northern California. The two pilots, Larry Groff and Lars Stratte, worked for San Juaquin Helicopters, a Service Contract Act firm contracted by the California Department of Forestry to provide airborne firefighters and firefighting equipment during California's long fire season. The new legislation extends the educational benefits enjoyed by state employees to contract workers, explained GVP Lee Pearson who lobbied for the measure. The two pilots were both military veterans doing incredibly dangerous work. Smoky conditions, fast weight shifts, turbulent winds, as well as constantly dealing with obstructions like trees and power lines add to the pilot’s peril. IAM Provides Disaster Relief September 14, 2001 Dear Sisters and Brothers: IAM members across the land are working through the losses inflicted by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Some members lost their lives, some lost friends and family members. All are affected and all are looking for ways to help. This is a time to look within and to one another for strength. Our IAM Community Services Department, working with Local Lodge Community Services Committees, can help make lives easier for members affected by tragedy. Among the services offered are blood drives, food banks and opportunities to volunteer. We work with the American Red Cross and we coordinate with the Salvation Army and local hospitals to give assistance and to give members a means to get involved. Confidential counseling services are available and I encourage members and their families to take full advantage of these services. At times like this, children can be deeply troubled by shocking images shown repeatedly on television. I urge all parents to closely monitor their children for changes in behavior and sleep patterns. The resources are there to help members care for themselves and their families. Members should contact their Local Lodge Community Services Committee for a full list of services available. Any Local Committee that would like guidance or assistance during this unique and challenging time should contact Maria Cordone, Director, Community Services Department, at 301-967-3433. In solidarity, R. Thomas Buffenbarger  Union
Members Offer Helping Hands September 12, 2001 In addition to the teams of union emergency services and medical workers conducting rescue and aid missions in New York and suburban Washington, D.C., union volunteers are contributing their skills, funds and even blood. Click here to find out more. 2nd Annual Labor Day Car Show Monday September 3, 2001 Sacramento, CA The IAM is sponsoring the second annual Labor Day Car Show in Sacramento, California to Benefit the Guide Dogs of America. Click here to read the flyer from the Guide Dogs of America web site. Click here to see the Western Territory web site coverage of this event. Two District Lodge 725 Members Die in Midair Collision Monday August 27, 2001 The IAM lost two valued members on Monday, August 27th when the aircraft they were piloting crashed in a midair collision. The two pilots, Larry Groff and Lars Stratte of Local 946 in Rancho Cordova, worked for San Joaquin Helicopters and were fighting forest fires in Northern California. “Our hearts go out to the families of these members and their co-workers,” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “I hope they know the prayers and thoughts of this entire union are with them today.” Groff and Stratte were killed when their air tankers slammed into each other over a raging wildfire. They were experienced military veterans doing incredibly dangerous work, state fire officials said. The smokey conditions, the fast shifts in weight, the turbulent winds, as well as constantly dealing with obstructions like trees and power lines make this a very difficult exercise. These workers were part of a group that had voted to join the IAM last April and just ratified their first contract this past week. Grand Lodge Representative Gerry Greer, who led the negotiations, said that the pilots were “a very dedicated, brave group. Their job is one of the most dangerous occupations that exists.” “Workplace injuries and deaths occur too often. We need to remain ever vigilant,” said Western Territory GVP Lee Pearson. “These new brothers made the ultimate sacrifice trying to protect the families in the regions where the fires are occurring. Our sympathy and prayers go out to the families of these brave young men.” IAM&AW Dedicates Memorial to Fallen Members Friday August 24, 2001 Hollywood, MD The IAM dedicated a memorial at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center to honor IAM members who have been killed on the job. Click here to read the article from the IAM&AW web site. District 725 Auditing Committee Meeting Friday August 17, 2001 Huntington Beach, CA 10:00 a.m. The first regularly scheduled District Lodge 725 Audit will be held on Friday, August 17, 2001 in Huntington Beach, California. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. District 725 Organizing Election Friday August 10, 2001 San Diego, CA Employees from CAE U.S.A. Inc. voted 100% "Union Yes" in their National Labor Relations Board election on Friday August 10, 2001 in Area 1. The Service Contract Act bargaining unit members maintain the Huey and Cobra Helicopter Flight Simulators for the U.S. Marine Corps at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA. The bargaining unit is in high spirits and is looking forward to negotiations with their employer. District 725 Delegate Body Meeting Saturday July 21, 2001 Huntington Beach, CA 10:00 a.m. The second regularly scheduled District Lodge 725 Delegate Body meeting will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2001 in Huntington Beach, California. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. District 725 Executive Board Meeting Friday July 13, 2001 Ontario, CA 10:00 a.m. The District Lodge 725 Executive Board will meet on Friday, July 13, 2001 at the Area 2 Hall in Ontario, California. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. District 725 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Thursday July 12, 2001 Huntington Beach, CA 10:00 a.m. The District Lodge 725 Budget & Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, July 12, 2001 in Huntington Beach, California. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. District 725 Organizing Committee Meeting Thursday July 12, 2001 Huntington Beach, CA 11:00 a.m. The District Lodge 725 Organizing Committee will meet on Thursday, July 12, 2001 in Huntington Beach, California. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. District 725 Organizing Election Thursday June 28, 2001 San Diego, CA Employees from Cubic Worldwide Technical Services voted 100% "Union Yes" in their National Labor Relations Board election on Thursday June 28, 2001 in Area 1. The Service Contract Act bargaining unit members maintain the S-3 Flight Simulators for the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station North Island. The Company ran an intense anti-union campaign against the bargaining unit members, but solidarity prevailed on election day. An election for negotiating committee was held and Mark Oliver will serve in this capacity for 1st contract negotiations. District 725 Organizing Election Monday June 25, 2001 San Diego, CA Employees from LB&B Associates voted 3/1 for union representation in their National Labor Relations Board election on Monday June 25, 2001 in Area 1. These Service Contract Act bargaining unit members maintain the KC-130 Flight Simulators for the U.S. Marine Corps at MCAS Miramar in San Diego. The Company ran an intense anti-union campaign against the bargaining unit members, but solidarity prevailed on election day. An election for negotiating committee will be held and the results will be posted on the web site. District 725 Organizing Blitz Friday June 22 through Sunday June 24, 2001 Ontario, CA The District Lodge 725 Organizing Department conducted an ambitious organizing blitz for the employees of Entegris in Upland, CA from June 22, 2001 through June 24, 2001. The blitz was conducted by 6 Members and Staff from District Lodge 725. Blitz team members were assigned to make over 30 house calls over the three day period, and a substantial majority of the employees contacted signed the NLRB authorization petition. On Monday June 25, 2001 District Lodge 725 filed an RC petition with the National Labor Relations Board. An election will be held on Thursday August 2, 2001. The results will be posted on this web site following the election. Workers Memorial Day Message April 28, 2001 These words spoken over 90 years ago still ring true today. Click here to read the speech given by Organizer Rose Schneiderman to a crowd that gathered at the New York Metropolitan Opera House following the horror of the Triangle Fire. Workers Memorial Day April 28, 2001  Workers Memorial Day will be here before you know it. Has your Local made plans to participate?
District Lodge 725 Audit Committee Meeting The first regularly scheduled District Lodge 725 Audit Committee meeting will be held on Friday, March 16, 2001 in Huntington Beach. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Job Posting District Lodge 725 Organizer January 2001 District Lodge 725 Currently has three (3) job openings for the position of District Lodge 725 Organizer to service the following areas-- Areas 2 & 3, Area 4, Areas 5 & 6. Wages: Qualifications: Please forward letter indicating which Area you are applying for and send resume to Rod Weigand, Senior Organizer at the following address: IAM&AW District Lodge 725 Area 4, 39047 North 10th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550-3813. For additional information, please contact Senior Organizer Rod Weigand at (877) 677-1433 The California Energy Crisis An Article from the California Federation of Labor - AFL-CIO Who should pay for the California Energy Crisis? California's Unions are speaking out to stop the price manipulation of electricity. Click here to read the article. District Lodge 725 Delegate Body Meeting Saturday January 20, 2001 District 725 Hall, Huntington Beach, CA 10:00 a.m. The first regularly scheduled District Lodge 725 Delegate Body meeting will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2001 in Huntington Beach. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. |
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