Brother Doyle Martin Funeral arrangements

Doyle Martin Funeral

District 37 Local Lodge Officer and Steward Training

District 37 Local Lodge Officer and Steward Training took place April 24th and 25th, 2013 at the Williams and Kherkher Law office conference room. There was a good showing from most of the Locals in the District, seating was at capacity for the Steward Training and a very good representation of Officers from around the District.  Lunch was provided from a local BBQ restaurant (outstanding by the way) and the day was filled with the teachings of Brother James Parker, Southern Territory Educator.  His experience and interactive teaching style made for a worthwhile experience.  Members were able to ask questions of their experiences both on the shop floor and dealing with management in a variety of situations and gain insight as to the "Do's and Dont's" to maintain control of those situations and work to a resolution that is agreeable for all parties. 
Brother Sam Munn Gave a good presentation for the NMPL and the good work that is being done by the Members in that department and the importance of sustaining support for that department, several Brothers made contributions on the spot.
There was a lot of information put out, it made for a full day.  We would like to thank The Southern Territory and Brother Parker for this opportunity.

Brother James Parker

Steward Training

Officers Attending Training

 

 

House GOP Votes to Put Americans' Overtime Pay at Risk (WE LOST THE VOTE ON OVERTIME 223-204)

May 8, 2013Issues: Labor, Wages and Benefits

House GOP rejects Dem amendment to ensure workers could use comp time when they need it

WASHINGTON – House Republicans voted to advance legislation today that puts hourly workers’ overtime pay at serious risk on a 223 to 204 vote.

The bill, H.R. 1406, would allow employers to replace workers’ overtime time-and-a-half pay with nonguaranteed time off in the future. Any unused comp time would be repaid to the worker at the end of the year without interest, amounting to an interest-free loan from workers to their boss.

“The representations that the workers are free to choose between comp time and overtime pay, in fact, are not correct. At the end of the day, the employer has the right to veto any comp time that this bill will allow to accrue,” said Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), the ranking member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. “That’s why the many organizations representing working families and representing women have resoundingly come out in opposition to this legislation.”

More than 160 organizations have come out against the Republican bill, saying that the bill is just an empty promise and would cause considerable harm to working families. Watch this video to see how H.R. 1406 actually works.

Instead of forcing workers to choose between the overtime pay they need and the paid time off that they desire, Democrats said that all workers should be able to earn paid family or sick leave without having to give up critical overtime pay. One proposal, The Healthy Families Act (H.R. 1286), would allow workers to earn up to seven paid sick days a year.

“American families are putting in longer hours and less pay, and this bill will make this worse, said Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) . “If we really want to talk about flexibility, let’s talk about paid sick leave.”

In addition, opponents of the Republican bill say that it does not contain sufficient safeguards to ensure that workers really have the choice between overtime pay and nonguaranteed comp time off. An employer could schedule fewer hours or even fire workers who choose to keep their overtime pay without facing strong penalties.

Republicans rejected an amendment by Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H) to ensure that workers would actually be able to use the comp time they earned in cases of a family illness or a medical appointment for a veteran. The Democratic amendment would also prevent companies from making workers choose between overtime pay and time off if the business has violated the Equal Pay Act, the 1963 law that makes it illegal to pay women less based on their gender.

“Undermining workers’ paychecks or making their work schedules less predictable is no way to support working families,” said Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the senior Democratic member of the Education and the Workforce Committee. “Instead, Congress should be working to actually help our nation’s working families by increasing the minimum wage and allowing workers to earn paid time off, all without taking away their overtime pay.”

District 37- Time To Vote

For the next several weeks, every member of the every Local Lodge under District 37 will need to vote for a Directing Business Agent/ District President during your Local Lodge Meeting.  This will require an organized voting protocol and everyone should have by this time been informed of the event.  For Further instruction or information contact your Local Lodge Officers.

The Passing of Brother AB Green

Auvis Bradley "A. B." Green passed away Sunday night, November 18, 2012, at a local nursing home. He was born August 13, 1925, in Cass County, Texas to John H. and Annie May (Milner) Green. Mr. Green was a member of First Baptist Church in Jacinto City and a retired machinist with the Machinist Local #12. He worked for American Can Company for ten years and also served as the Directing Business Agent for District 37 of the International Association of Machinists. Mr. Green was a member of the Masons and loved politics, woodworking, and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Verna June Green; and one brother, Leo Green. He is survived by sons, John Green and wife, Myrna, of Houston, and Steve Green and wife, Terrie, of Baytown; grandchildren, Stephanie Yaryan, Tiffanie Qaisar, Kristen Diamond, and John Paul Green; great grandchildren, Farah and Zane Qaisar and Jonathan and Amy Yaryan; and many other friends and family members.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, November 21, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be Friday, November 23, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Crespo & Jirrels, with Rev. Rick Blunt officiating. Burial will follow at San Jacinto Memorial Park. For those desiring, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 10701 Wiggins, Jacinto City, TX 77029.

The thoughts and Prayers of a grateful Machinist Union go out to the Family and Friends of this Man, a true contributer to his cause, Our cause, that of the working public.  He will truely be missed.

Ellington Field Members Ratify Contract

The hard working Aircraft Support Contract members at Ellington Field Ratify contract with new company Dyncorp International. 
For details, go to http://stll1786.blogspot.com/ and get the whole story.

Wyman-Gordon of Local Lodge 15 Heavy into Negotiations

With the help and oversight of Grand Lodge Rep's Dave Porter and Tony Blevins, Chief Committeeman Keith Stanberry and company; Jason Calhoun, Abel Nuncio, and Ector Ruiz are pushing and fighting to ensure the best possible contract available for the 2011 Collective Bargaining Unit Contract. Check out all the details at the Local Blog http://www.iamawll15.blogspot.com/