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District 6
International Association
of Machinists
and
Aerospace Workers
of Machinists
and
Aerospace Workers
District 6
Fundraisers 2010
Local Lodge 831's .... MNPL .... Fundraiser
IAMAW Lodge 831 Pizza Party/Raffle
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Machinists Union Hall
222 Prospect Place S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
For tickets or more information call 319.364.2459
Last year's fundraiser featured more than 200 prizes
valued at an estimated $8,800.00.
IAM Local 1426......Sioux City
Please feel free to click on flier, drag it off of the page,
print it, complete it,
then mail it to us....... or call and ask for a copy........
address below... Hope to see you !!!!!!
No other fundraisers listed for this year.
Please contact the District 6 Office to have yours listed.
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District #6 - Historical Events
Items Below Dated before 04-2010
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Two Locals win MNPL AWARDS
IAM Local Lodge 831
Wins 1st Place
Joe Ironside, DBR -
Accepting MNPL 1st Place Award
for finishing in the
"Top Percentage of Sponsoring Members"
in Local Lodges with less than 1,000
but more than 100 members category.
Please click on picture to view names.
Wins 1st Place
Joe Ironside, DBR -
Accepting MNPL 1st Place Award
for finishing in the
"Top Percentage of Sponsoring Members"
in Local Lodges with less than 1,000
but more than 100 members category.
Please click on picture to view names.
March 13, 2010
Local Lodge 1045 Retirees
Receive Anniversary Pins From The IAM
Dale Brunsen FST, L1045 (left) passed out pins to members at their weekly coffee outing.
Click picture to view names of those attending.
Local Lodge 1045 Retirees
Receive Anniversary Pins From The IAM
Dale Brunsen FST, L1045 (left) passed out pins to members at their weekly coffee outing.
Click picture to view names of those attending.
March 16, 2010__Janet ( Jan ) Scuffham 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE IAM
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Congratulations Jan! For 50 Years Of Service to the I.A.M.& Becoming The First LL#1045 Member To Receive This Honor.
"Dear Sister, Where Did the Time Go? _____ Thank you!"
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Congratulations Jan! For 50 Years Of Service to the I.A.M.& Becoming The First LL#1045 Member To Receive This Honor.
"Dear Sister, Where Did the Time Go? _____ Thank you!"
Bob Connect, DBR Retires 2009
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Ed Miller, BR Retires 2009
Mike Woltz, GLR Retires April 1, 2009
Mike Woltz served as President and Shop Committeemen ofIAM Local Lodge 1045, helping establish District Lodge No. 201 in Algona, which was chartered August 1, 1977. He served as Business Representative until February 1, 1979 when Mike was hired to the Grand Lodge as a Grand Lodge Representative in the Midwest Territory.
April 1, 2010 Mike was asked what he thought of retirement?
"Retirement is absolutely wonderful. My pension and other retirement benefits are second to none. I wish that every American worker could retire and live out their golden years with an excellent pension and
adequate health care coverage but that isn't the case. So, we still have plenty of work to do in order to achieve the justice and dignity that the
American worker so richly deserves. This will only be accomplished by collective bargaining. Wake up American workers. ORGANIZE!
"Thank You Brother Mike,
We Wish You, All The Best During The Next Chapter Of Your Life!"
April 1, 2010 Mike was asked what he thought of retirement?
"Retirement is absolutely wonderful. My pension and other retirement benefits are second to none. I wish that every American worker could retire and live out their golden years with an excellent pension and
adequate health care coverage but that isn't the case. So, we still have plenty of work to do in order to achieve the justice and dignity that the
American worker so richly deserves. This will only be accomplished by collective bargaining. Wake up American workers. ORGANIZE!
"Thank You Brother Mike,
We Wish You, All The Best During The Next Chapter Of Your Life!"
02-2009----IA. ST. CO. John Herrig BR - FST and Joe Ironside BR - President
2005 IAM Local 831 MNPL Funderaiser
Dist. 6 and Local Lodge 831 held it's annual MNPL fundraiser and raffle at the Machinists Union Hall , in Cedar Rapids, IA. on July 9, 2005.The event was a fun filled evening, full of many great prizes,
and all the pizza, pop, beer, you could eat or drink.
We had several friends and supporters in attendance for the event.
Thank You Joe and Janet for
all of your hard work.
A special Thank You to
Melonie, Krystal, & Jackie.
The event was organized by ADBR Joe Ironside and LL 831 MNPL Committee.
A real big Thank You goes out to all of the MNPL committee and others that helped make the night a success and for all of their hard work. Also, we would like to Thank all of the Sponsors for their support & contributions to this event. And of course, Thank you goes to all of you in attending & supporting this very important event. Hope to see all there next year !
and all the pizza, pop, beer, you could eat or drink.
We had several friends and supporters in attendance for the event.
Thank You Joe and Janet for
all of your hard work.
A special Thank You to
Melonie, Krystal, & Jackie.
The event was organized by ADBR Joe Ironside and LL 831 MNPL Committee.
A real big Thank You goes out to all of the MNPL committee and others that helped make the night a success and for all of their hard work. Also, we would like to Thank all of the Sponsors for their support & contributions to this event. And of course, Thank you goes to all of you in attending & supporting this very important event. Hope to see all there next year !
IAM District 6 President Jerry Nowadzky testifies about job loss before the U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee. (Photo by Rick Reinhard.)
IAM Member Tells Senate About Job Losses
Sitting before a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing, IAM District 6 President Jerry Nowadzky of Des Moines, Iowa, put a face to the many jobs that have been lost due to NAFTA and other trade agreements.
“Our local union lost 1,000 members,” Nowadzky told members of the panel. “All these people are in the same boat that I am in, it’s a pretty scary boat.” Jerry shared his personal story and the fears he has for his children who are entering the workforce.
“I think it’s time for all of us to take a serious, sober look at what this means to the future of our economy and our country. It requires the best of what all of us have to offer.” Committee Chairman Senator Dorgan (D-ND) thanked Mr. Nowadzky for putting a face on the growing problem. “I hope they do see that people are hurting, it’s not just me, it’s thousands across this country” added Nowadzky.
“Our local union lost 1,000 members,” Nowadzky told members of the panel. “All these people are in the same boat that I am in, it’s a pretty scary boat.” Jerry shared his personal story and the fears he has for his children who are entering the workforce.
“I think it’s time for all of us to take a serious, sober look at what this means to the future of our economy and our country. It requires the best of what all of us have to offer.” Committee Chairman Senator Dorgan (D-ND) thanked Mr. Nowadzky for putting a face on the growing problem. “I hope they do see that people are hurting, it’s not just me, it’s thousands across this country” added Nowadzky.
Iowa Machinist Joins Nationwide Jobs Tour
IAM District 6 President Jerry Nowadzky is among 51 American workers traveling by bus across eight states to put a human face on the nation’s soaring unemployment numbers. The workers, each with a story to tell, are part of the “Show Us the Jobs” tour, organized by the AFL-CIO.At grim events held in the shadow of idled factories and shuttered shops, Nowadzky and his fellow bus riders talk bluntly about how joblessness has affected them, their families and their communities. “It feels like you’ve been kicked in the gut,” said Nowadzky, who was furloughed from successive jobs at Goss Graphics and Square D, when the companies shut down their facilities in Iowa and moved overseas.From the start of the tour in St. Louis, MO, the buses rolled north through Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota before turning east and stopping at cities in Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio. The tour is scheduled to arrive in Washington, DC on March 31 after events in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. “It’s been a long week and a lot of miles,” said Nowadzky, who also helped organize the IAM’s week-long “Wall of Shame” tour honoring jobless workers in Iowa and Nebraska.Click http://www.showusthejobs.com for more information about the tour and to sign an online petition calling for an end to government policies that encourage companies to move US jobs overseas.
IAM District 6 President Jerry Nowadzky is among 51 American workers traveling by bus across eight states to put a human face on the nation’s soaring unemployment numbers. The workers, each with a story to tell, are part of the “Show Us the Jobs” tour, organized by the AFL-CIO.At grim events held in the shadow of idled factories and shuttered shops, Nowadzky and his fellow bus riders talk bluntly about how joblessness has affected them, their families and their communities. “It feels like you’ve been kicked in the gut,” said Nowadzky, who was furloughed from successive jobs at Goss Graphics and Square D, when the companies shut down their facilities in Iowa and moved overseas.From the start of the tour in St. Louis, MO, the buses rolled north through Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota before turning east and stopping at cities in Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio. The tour is scheduled to arrive in Washington, DC on March 31 after events in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. “It’s been a long week and a lot of miles,” said Nowadzky, who also helped organize the IAM’s week-long “Wall of Shame” tour honoring jobless workers in Iowa and Nebraska.Click http://www.showusthejobs.com for more information about the tour and to sign an online petition calling for an end to government policies that encourage companies to move US jobs overseas.
Richard Olsen, ADBR
Picture below: Richard's Retirement Party receiving a clock w/plaque from Local Lodge #1045.
Richard was also the President of the Iowa State Council, having served as VP.
Richard was also the President of the Iowa State Council, having served as VP.
Assistant DBR Richard Olson retired at the end of February 2005, after more than 20 years of dedicated service to the IAM. During that time he served the IAM in many capacities and spent the last 26 years as a Business Agent, since July 2003 Richard has held the position ADBR for IAM District # 6 of the Midwest Territory.
When Richard was asked what he was going to do in retirement, he said " he would probably do a lot of fishing and possibly some guide work, along with trying to re-establish his population of chipmunks in Northern Minnesota."
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the IAM.
We all wish you a happy and long retirement Richard !!!!
When Richard was asked what he was going to do in retirement, he said " he would probably do a lot of fishing and possibly some guide work, along with trying to re-establish his population of chipmunks in Northern Minnesota."
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the IAM.
We all wish you a happy and long retirement Richard !!!!
IAM Local Lodge 1426
Wins 3rd Place
John Herrig, ADBR Accepting
MNPL 3rd Place Award
for finishing in the
"Top Percentage of Sponsoring Members"
in Local Lodges with less than 1,000
but more than 100 members category.
Please click on picture to view names.
Wins 3rd Place
John Herrig, ADBR Accepting
MNPL 3rd Place Award
for finishing in the
"Top Percentage of Sponsoring Members"
in Local Lodges with less than 1,000
but more than 100 members category.
Please click on picture to view names.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wayne L. Laufenberg Jr.
Wayne L. Laufenberg Jr.ST. DONATUS, Iowa -- Wayne L. Laufenberg Jr., 56, of 308 Oak Court, Saint Donatus, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family and friends.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Key West, Iowa, with the Rev. Donald Bakewell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, where military rites will be accorded by Dubuque American Legion Post 6. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.
He was born on Feb. 13, 1954, in Dubuque, son of Wayne and Geraldine (Harry) Laufenberg Sr. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. He married Debbie Thul on July 10, 1982.
Wayne served in the Army from 1972 to 1974, and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Machinist Local 1238 of Dubuque for over 30 years. He was a business representative for the Machinist Local 1238 for the past 16 years, serving and working to improve wages and benefits for his fellow union brothers and sisters. Wayne also was involved as a business representative for the Machinists Union District 6, president of the Dubuque Labor Temple Building Corporation, vice president of Dubuque Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, vice president of Midwest State Council of Machinists, vice president of Iowa State Council of Machinists, dele-gate to the Dubuque Metal Trades Council, past member of the Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustments, member of the United Way Board of Directors, a labor volunteer for the Salvation Army Bell Ringers for Christmas, and he was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 2008.
Wayne's zest and love for life was evident by his focus and dedication to helping his family, friends and co-workers. He participated in the annual Labor Day Parade in Dubuque, and was vital in coordinating the annual Hawgs for Dogs Benefit Ride. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, camping with friends and family, spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, the Packers, Hawkeyes and NASCAR.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie; sons, Corey (Nichole Jepsen) Laufenberg, of Barneveld, Wis., and Jason Laufenberg, of Maquoketa; a daughter, Kara Laufenberg, of Dyersville; three grandchildren, Brayden, Kior and Kalysa; brothers, Chris (Mary) Laufenberg and Mark Laufenberg, both of Dubuque; a sister, Sue (Mark Roth) Jentz, of Dubuque; father- and mother-in-law, Dale and Sharron Thul, of Dubuque; brothers-in-law, Danny Thul, Dennis Thul and Donnie (Staci) Thul, all of Dubuque; a sister-in-law, Kathy (Brian) Schwager, of Dubuque; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Sassy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister in infancy.
A Wayne Laufenberg Jr. Memorial Fund has been established.
The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Gary "Sal" Beecher for his care, kindness and friendship he gave to Wayne and his family.
"Its not the destination, it's the journey."
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Key West, Iowa, with the Rev. Donald Bakewell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, where military rites will be accorded by Dubuque American Legion Post 6. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.
He was born on Feb. 13, 1954, in Dubuque, son of Wayne and Geraldine (Harry) Laufenberg Sr. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. He married Debbie Thul on July 10, 1982.
Wayne served in the Army from 1972 to 1974, and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Machinist Local 1238 of Dubuque for over 30 years. He was a business representative for the Machinist Local 1238 for the past 16 years, serving and working to improve wages and benefits for his fellow union brothers and sisters. Wayne also was involved as a business representative for the Machinists Union District 6, president of the Dubuque Labor Temple Building Corporation, vice president of Dubuque Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, vice president of Midwest State Council of Machinists, vice president of Iowa State Council of Machinists, dele-gate to the Dubuque Metal Trades Council, past member of the Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustments, member of the United Way Board of Directors, a labor volunteer for the Salvation Army Bell Ringers for Christmas, and he was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 2008.
Wayne's zest and love for life was evident by his focus and dedication to helping his family, friends and co-workers. He participated in the annual Labor Day Parade in Dubuque, and was vital in coordinating the annual Hawgs for Dogs Benefit Ride. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, camping with friends and family, spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, the Packers, Hawkeyes and NASCAR.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie; sons, Corey (Nichole Jepsen) Laufenberg, of Barneveld, Wis., and Jason Laufenberg, of Maquoketa; a daughter, Kara Laufenberg, of Dyersville; three grandchildren, Brayden, Kior and Kalysa; brothers, Chris (Mary) Laufenberg and Mark Laufenberg, both of Dubuque; a sister, Sue (Mark Roth) Jentz, of Dubuque; father- and mother-in-law, Dale and Sharron Thul, of Dubuque; brothers-in-law, Danny Thul, Dennis Thul and Donnie (Staci) Thul, all of Dubuque; a sister-in-law, Kathy (Brian) Schwager, of Dubuque; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Sassy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister in infancy.
A Wayne Laufenberg Jr. Memorial Fund has been established.
The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Gary "Sal" Beecher for his care, kindness and friendship he gave to Wayne and his family.
"Its not the destination, it's the journey."
Iowa Machinist Featured on
National News
Machinist Jerry Nowadzky, 49, of Montilcello, Iowa, is fast becoming a national icon representing American workers as he travels the country talking about the devastating effects outsourcing.
Nowadzky, President of IAM District 6, first came to national attention in January during the IAM “Wall of Shame” tour across Iowa, telling his story about being laid off from two different Machinist jobs. One job was outsourced to China and the other was sent to Mexico. He now works at a supermarket making half of what he used to make.
Nowadzky recently appeared on stage during the Democratic National Convention in Boston and was prominently featured in news stories during the AFL-CIO “Show Us the Jobs” bus tour. Earlier this week, Nowadzky could be seen on the CBS Evening News talking once again about the lack of good paying jobs and the difficulties still being faced by ordinary Americans trying to survive in the worst job market in decades.
Toro visited by GVP
March 24, 2004 - General Vice President James E. Brown recently went on a tour of the Toro facility in Windom, MN. IAM Local 1956 has 500 members at Toro. Our members produce lawn mowers and snow blowers.IAM Midwest Territory Special Representative Luther Williams coordinated the tour and took the tour photos.
Machinists at ammunition plant end strike
and ratify new contract
September 27, 2005 The two hundred Machinists Union members working at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant near Burlington, IA ended their 9-day strike and ratified a new 4-year labor agreement recently. The plant is operated by American Ordinance and our members make munitions for the military.
The contract deadline was extended until September 10, 2005 at which time our members of IAM Local 1010 overwhelmingly rejected the company’s last, best and final offer. The main issues causing the strike were wages, increases in the employee portion of health insurance premiums and pension benefits.Further negotiations lead to an agreement our members could ratify and they returned to work onWednesday, September 21, 2005.
IAM District 6 Business Representative Ed Miller proudly said, “Our members solidarity and professionalism on the picket line allowed the bargaining committee to negotiate a successful end to the strike.”
The new agreement includes $2.08 in wages increases over the term of the agreement. The employee portion of insurance rates are frozen until December 31, 2006 and after that there are some modest increases. Increases in the company pension apply to all service credit and will add 25 cents the first year. Then on January 1, 2008 pension benefits will increase seventy-five cents and on January 1, 2009 pension benefits will increase by 1 dollar.IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President James E. Brown praised BR Ed Miller and the Local 1010 bargaining committee saying, “We appreciate their hard work and dedication seeking the wages, benefits and working conditions our members at Local 1010 deserve. We congratulate our members on their new contract and wish them continued success in the future.”
The contract deadline was extended until September 10, 2005 at which time our members of IAM Local 1010 overwhelmingly rejected the company’s last, best and final offer. The main issues causing the strike were wages, increases in the employee portion of health insurance premiums and pension benefits.Further negotiations lead to an agreement our members could ratify and they returned to work onWednesday, September 21, 2005.
IAM District 6 Business Representative Ed Miller proudly said, “Our members solidarity and professionalism on the picket line allowed the bargaining committee to negotiate a successful end to the strike.”
The new agreement includes $2.08 in wages increases over the term of the agreement. The employee portion of insurance rates are frozen until December 31, 2006 and after that there are some modest increases. Increases in the company pension apply to all service credit and will add 25 cents the first year. Then on January 1, 2008 pension benefits will increase seventy-five cents and on January 1, 2009 pension benefits will increase by 1 dollar.IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President James E. Brown praised BR Ed Miller and the Local 1010 bargaining committee saying, “We appreciate their hard work and dedication seeking the wages, benefits and working conditions our members at Local 1010 deserve. We congratulate our members on their new contract and wish them continued success in the future.”
Local Lodge 1238
The 6th Harley Run in Dubuque, IA
Saturday June 9, 2006
The 6th Harley Run in Dubuque, IA
Saturday June 9, 2006
Local Lodge 1238
2005, 5th "Harley" Run Saturday, June 11. The ride began with 56 participants at Wilwerts Harley-Davidson in Dubuque and proceeded north to Waukon, IA Harley-Davidson.
(Photo's taken by DBR B Connett & S Heckmann)
2005, 5th "Harley" Run Saturday, June 11. The ride began with 56 participants at Wilwerts Harley-Davidson in Dubuque and proceeded north to Waukon, IA Harley-Davidson.
Local Lodge 1238
All Harley Motorcycle Run
Saturday, June 19, 2004
Mississippi River Run
Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Dubuque, IA
Breakfast Fund Raiser Event Dubuque IA., June 13th, 2004 -A Breakfast Fund Raiser event was held at the Dubuque Eagles Club, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The menu included Eggs, Sausage, Ham, Hashbrowns, Biscuits & Gravy, Toast, Pancakes, Coffee, Juice, and Milk. After the breakfast, a raffle was held and several wonderful prizes were given out.
Below are some pictures of the cooks in the kitchen.
Local Lodge 1238
Below are some pictures of the cooks in the kitchen.
Website Awards
Our First Web Site 2004-07
IAM Midwest Territory Communications Awards AnnouncedThe 2004 IAM Midwest Territory Communications Awards were announced at December and January union meetings acrossthe territory.General Vice President James E. Brown proudly awarded plaques to the following lodges, editors, and web stewards recognizing their excellence in labor journalism.Best New Website
IAMAW District 6 Scott Heckman - Web Steward
Local 1238 makes gains in new 3 year contract
August 2, 2005 The fifty seven IAM members at Adams Company in Dubuque, IA recently ratified a new three year labor agreement. Our members at Adams Co. work in machining and maintenance. They produce custom gears and shafts.
According to IAM District 6 Business Representative Wayne Laufenberg, the new 3-year contract includes a substantial wage increase of over 12% and IAM Pension increases in all three years of the agreement. In an important language change, vacation can now be taken in one day increments. Accident and Sickness benefits also increase $10 each year of the new contract.
BR Laufenberg praised the IAM shop committee at Adams Co. proudly saying, "This was our new shop committee's first contract negotiations. It was their hard work and determination that allowed us to bring this proposal back to the membership."
IAM Midwest Territory General V. P. James E. Brown praised BR Wayne Laufenberg and the new IAM shop committee at Adams Co. saying, "We appreciated their dedication and hard work in an effort to secure the wages, benefits and working conditions our members deserve."
According to IAM District 6 Business Representative Wayne Laufenberg, the new 3-year contract includes a substantial wage increase of over 12% and IAM Pension increases in all three years of the agreement. In an important language change, vacation can now be taken in one day increments. Accident and Sickness benefits also increase $10 each year of the new contract.
BR Laufenberg praised the IAM shop committee at Adams Co. proudly saying, "This was our new shop committee's first contract negotiations. It was their hard work and determination that allowed us to bring this proposal back to the membership."
IAM Midwest Territory General V. P. James E. Brown praised BR Wayne Laufenberg and the new IAM shop committee at Adams Co. saying, "We appreciated their dedication and hard work in an effort to secure the wages, benefits and working conditions our members deserve."
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Karen Meurer -
Web Stewart / Communicator District 6
