January 11, 1980, Brother Preuss reported on the Citizen Energy Coalition. He explained the make up of the coalition, its goals, and the reasons why it was formed. This will be a very active coalition with constant petitions and demonstrations taking place. He urged the support of the membership in the making this coalition a great success in combating high energy prices.  

Brother Pattow reported on the IAM TV monitoring program. There will be training sessions for this program on January 17^th here at the Lodge and on January 29^th at District 10. He urged everyone interested in this program to attend one of these training programs. He also reported on the subject of quitting and retiring. He emphasized that when a person is thing of retirement or quitting, make sure the decision is made with some forethought in mind, not out of hast or discouragement.

Brother Heidenreich reported on the petitions to Ayatollah Khomeini on the releasing of US Hostages. He urged the membership to pick up these petitions here at the Lodge and distribute them back into your shops for signatures.  

Sister Larson recommended the Lodge to publish the Lodge Education Evening in the Labor Press. Presently only the regular Lodge meeting is published.  

President Heidenreich appointed Brother Russell to the Education Committee replacing Brother Stage.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase nine tickets to the Milwaukee County Labor Council’s Institute titled, “Politics of 1980”. The institute will be held on February 16 at the Pfister and the total cost is $108.00. (2) To donate $25.00 to the Easter Seals 1980 Fund Drive. (3) to send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1474 of Torrington, California; Lodge 1752 of St. Charles, Illinois; Pass City Lodge 730 of El Paso, Texas; and Lodge 1699 of Orville, Ohio. (4) To send our Lodge Financial Secretary to the George Meany Institute for the week of February 3 to 8 with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge.  

February 8, 1980, Brother Preuss reported on the Legislative Conference he attended in Washington, DC along with Brothers Hensen and Heidenreich. He reported on some of the non-accomplishments of President Carter during his term and the reasons why the Machinists Union is not backing him for re-election. He reported that the IAM Pension Plan will be investing in companies that are favorable to labor. It was been learned that millions of Union pension funds are invested in notoriously anti-Union firms. This will change in the future. He reported on the newest National Health Bill will be the Kennedy-Waxman bill for 1980. He reported that Senator Nelson has backed off his support of a bill that has crippling effects to the present OSHA bill. This was due in part by a strong lobbying effort of our Machinists Union.  He then reported on the Conservation Committee Meeting that was held in Poynette from January 26 and 27^th. The biggest issue was the new state prison which is suppose to be built in Portage. The Department of National Resources (DNR) will not issue a permit to build this prison until the sewerage treatment plant at Portage is updated.  

Brother Heidenreich reported on the Legislative Conference. He stated the importance of backing Kennedy for president over Carter. He reported also that anyone who goes to the National Democratic Convention as a delegate will be paid by the International. He reported on the new right wing Senators who make up this group and warned when you see legislation with the names of any of them you can bet it is anti-labor.  

Brother Reese reported on the State Apprenticeship Conference he attended in Green Bay on January 29 and 30. There is a push to put on a two year apprenticeship program by Kearney & Trecker Corporation. The Wisconsin AFL-CIO and the Machinists Union are opposed to any shortening of the present apprenticeship program of four years. He reported that a total of 3.1% of the apprentices in the year 1979 were women.  

Business Agent Jirikowic then announced at Badger Meter the first women tool & die maker finished her apprenticeship.  

Brother Parker spoke on the upcoming primary election being held on February 19^th. He urged all members to get out and vote to get the labor endorsed candidates into the Spring elections. He then explained the screening process that is held by the Milwaukee County Labor Council before a candidate gets the COPE Endorsement.  

President Heidenreich did mention that County Executive O’Donnell is looking for volunteers to help in his re-election campaign. He also reported that there is presently a 30% layoff at Badger Meter and if any of the shops in the Lodge are hiring please have your employers consider these members. He then gave the first reading of a proposed By-Laws change as submitted. There will be do discussion on the reading. The proposed By-Laws as submitted reads as follows: Article VI, Section 8, I propose the following change: All shop committeepersons shall be compensated for expense at a rate of $10.00 per month plus an additional $10.00 for each regular Lodge or Lodge Education Night Meeting attended. Compensation is to be made at the last meeting in December of each year. The proposed By-Laws change had the required ten signatures per the Lodge By-Laws.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase three books of Shrine Circus tickets at a cost of $30.00. Tickets will be distributed by the Shriners to needy children. (2) To purchase 20 tickets to the annual Wisconsin AFL-CIO fund raiser being held in Oshkosh on April 26. Proceeds of the tickets go to the 9^th COPE Districts for labor education programs. Cost is $140.00. (3) To send the Lodge’s Labor Education Committee to the Mid-West COPE Conference being held on March 28 & 29 in Minneapolis with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (4) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1226 of Valparaiso, Indiana. (5) To send the Lodge OSHA Director Brother Jasinski to the OSHA school sponsored by the School for Workers being held March 9 through 14 in Madison with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (6) To send four members to the IAM Leadership I school which is being held from June 1 to 6 in Madison. (7) To send four members to the IAM Leadership II School this is being held July 27 to August 1 in Columbia, Missouri. These are the four members who are eligible to attend after already having completed Leadership I school. Usual expense to be borne by the Lodge. (8) To purchase four OSHA books for the Lodges future OSHA Library with a total cost of $10.10.  

March 14, 1980, Brother Gunther reported on the Basic Union Counselor Course being sponsored by the Milwaukee County Labor Council for 2^nd shift workers. The course will start on April 28^th and will be held at AFSCME District Council 48. Those members completing the course will be reimbursed course fees. Members were instructed to sign up at the Lodge. He also reported on the steward training schools which will be held at the Lodge starting on Thursday, April 17^th and running for five consecutive Thursdays’ through May 15^th. Shops will be posted on the topics of each school and dates and times of each school. He urged all members to attend and make sure they are registered by April 11^th. The speaker for the next Lodge Education Evening will be from the Social Security Office. It should make for any interesting evening.  

Brother Thoms announce that the Education Committee will be screening tonight and after the Lodge Education Evening for Leadership Schools.  

Brother Heidenreich read a letter from Senator Nelson on why he backed off on his support for the Schweiker Amendment to OSHA. He then pointed out the importance of writing letters to our Senators and Congressmen. He then spoke on the importance of backing COPE (Committee on Political Education) endorsed candidates in the Spring elections. Copies of the COPE endorsed candidates are available here at the Lodge.  

The Entertainment Committee reported on the Spring Dance which will be held on May 3^rd at Serb Hall. The tickets are $7.50 per person. This will include dancing, food, free beer and door prizes.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send Brother Preuss to the Labor Energy Conference on April 12 in Madison with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (2) To send Brother Pruess to the Conservation Committee meeting being held April 25 & 26 in Milwaukee with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (3) To purchase eight tickets to the Milwaukee County Labor Council institute, “Coping in the 80’s” this is being held April 12 at the Pfister. Tickets to be used by the Executive Board and total cost is $96.00. (4) To send Brother Jasinski to the OSHA Conference being held on March 31 at the Red Carpet Hotel with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (5) To send three Brewery Shop Chairperson to the Brewery Beverage Conference being held on April 21 & 22 in Chicago. This request is for 1980 only and with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (6) To send a total of nine delegates to the 1980 Grand Lodge Convention this will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio commencing on September 2. Delegates for this convention will be nominated at the regular Lodge meeting of April and elections to be held in the month of May. (7) To donate a total of $.30 per active member or a total of $1200.00 to the Grand Lodge Education Fund Drive for 1980. (8) To purchase fifty booklets titled, “Social Security Benefits” at a total cost of $37.50. These booklets will be distributed to all shop chairpersons. (9) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 2180 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; and Lodge 2693 of Brainard, Minnesota. (10) To donate $50.00 to Channel 10 for continued educational programming.  

April 11, 1980, Brother Parker on behalf of the Lodge By-Laws Committee gave the first reading of proposed By-Law changes. It was reported that there will be no discussion on the proposals after the first reading. The first reading is as follows. Article 4, section 11, shall be changed to read on the even number of years. Article 5, Section 6 (as submitted) salaries and expense allowances of all officers, delegates and committees are as follows: Secretary Treasurer a weekly salary based on forty-five times the hourly rate of Brewery Machinists of Lodge 66. Effective August 1, 1980 the salary will be $589.50 plus $60.00 per month car allowance. Pension in the IAM Pension Plan for Local and District officers. Insurance in the District 10 IAM Multi-employer plan. Effective January 1, 1981 the following salaries and expenses are. President, $70.00 per month paid quarterly. Vice President $55.00 per month paid quarterly. Recording Secretary, $70.00 per month paid quarterly. Sentinel, $55.00 per month paid quarterly. Trustees, $55.00 per month paid quarterly. Application Secretary, $20.00 per month paid quarterly. Conductor, $20.00 per month paid quarterly. Audit Committee $15.00 per meeting paid quarterly. Delegate expense is $10.00 per meeting attended. Mileage is an amount equal to IRS (presently $.18) in state. Travel out of state will be tourist air fare plus $100,000 travel insurance. Per diem is $35.00 per day in state and $40.00 per day out of state plus cost of room not exceeding $50.00 per day. Article 6 the words Chairperson and committeeperson to be submitted in place of the words chairman and committeemen throughout the entire Article where applicable. Article 6, Section 8 (as submitted) all shop committeepersons shall be compensated for expense at a rate of $10.00 per month plus and additional $10.00 for each regular Lodge or Lodge Education Night Meeting attended. Compensation to be made at the last meeting in December each year. Shops will be posted on all above proposals. There will be discussion on the proposals at the next regular Lodge Meeting.  

Brother Pfaller on behalf of the Auditing Committee gave the official audit report for the months of June through December 1979. It was moved seconded and passed to accept the audit report.  

Brother Preuss reported on the Big Business Day rally that will be held on April 16^th at Serb Memorial Hall. This rally is to kick off the National Big Business Day of April 17^th. He also reported on the letter he received in response to the protest rally that was held at the regional office of the Department of Energy in Chicago. Their reply was they have no intentions of re-imposing price controls on home heating fuels. He reported on the regional COPE Conference he attended in Minneapolis. He explained the activities of the corporate Political Action Committees and the great resources they have. He stated the only way labor can fight these resources is by having their own COPE check-off system. He urged that contracts coming up in the future that a check-off for COPE fund be negotiated.  

Sister Larson reported on the Lodge Spring dance being held on May 3 at Serb Memorial Hall.  

Brother Jasinski reported on the OSHA Conference he attended at the Red Carpet Hotel. He reported that Senator Nelson is a strong advocate of OSHA and was glad to see him take his name off the Schweiker Amendment. He also reported that if anyone has problems related to OSHA in their shops to contact him He will try and help get the problems resolved.  

Brother Pattow reported on the format to be used for the National Big Business Day of April 17^th. They will have a list of the ten worst companies in the US that truly exemplify the name Big Business.  

Nominations were then held for the Grand Lodge Convention commencing on September 2 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was reported that if more than nine members are nominated there will be a run off election at the regular Lodge Meeting day of May 9^th. The polls will open at 9:00AM and close at the end of the regular Lodge meeting. Members put in nomination were: Brothers Heidenreich, Thoms, Schwalbach, Hensen, Russell, Pattow, Jasinski, Preuss, Parker, Lasjic, Vitrano, Reese and White. President Heidenreich appointed tellers for the runoff election to be Sisters Pattow, Bobro and Larsen.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 225 of Dayton, Ohio; Lodge 758 of Burbank, California; Lodge 569 of Louisville, Kentucky. (2) To send three delegates to the National Conference on Energy being held from June 26 to 29 in Chicago. The delegates will be selected from the Lodges Citizen Energy Coalition Committee. (3) To send the Lodge President and Financial Secretary to the IAM Midwest Staff Conference being held in Chicago from April 15 to 18^th and usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (4) To send the Lodge OSHA Director to the OSHA Seminar being held from April 27 to May in Madison with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (5) To purchase three books on OSHA for the Lodges OSHA Library.  

May 9, 1980 Brother Preuss reported on the voluntary sale of Machinists Union Non Partisan Political League (MNPL) raffle booklets for 1980. He urged all to participate because this being an election year. The proceeds of these tickets will go towards the campaigns of labor endorsed candidates. The funds collected only amount to a small portion collected through corporate PAC funds.  

Brother Thoms announced the Lodge Education Seminar will be extended one week to accommodate Directing Business Representative Lasjic who will speak at this seminar. Brother Pattow will be the featured speaker at the May 15^th Seminar. He urged all members to attend and update the poster in their shops.  

Brother Parker then reported on behalf of the By Laws Committee on the proposed changes to the Lodge By-Laws, second reading.

• Article IV, Section 2; to add; of even numbered years. To read: All officers, delegates and members of standing committees shall be nominated at the regular November Lodge Meeting of even numbered years. It was then moved, seconded and passed to accept the proposal as read.
• Article V, Section 6 (as submitted to the By Laws Committee) 1. Salaries and expense allowances of all officers, delegates and committees are as follows: Secretary Treasurer, weekly salary based on forty five times the hourly rate of Brewery Machinists Lodge 66. Effective August 1, 1980, the Secretary Treasurer salary will be $589.50 plus $60.00 per month car allowance. Pension in IAM Pension Plan for Local and District Lodge officers. Insurance in District 10 IAM Multi-employer plan. Effective January 1, 1981 the following salaries and expenses are: President $70.00 per month paid quarterly; Vice President, $55.00 per month paid quarterly; Recording Secretary $70.00 per month paid quarterly; Sentinel, $55.00 per month paid quarterly; Trustees, $55.00 per month paid quarterly; Application Secretary, $20.00 per month paid quarterly; Conductor, $20.00 per month paid quarterly; Classification Committee, $20.00 per month paid quarterly; Auditing Committee, $15.00 per meeting paid quarterly. Delegate expense is $10.00 per meeting attended. Mileage is an amount equal to IRS (presently $.18) in state. Travel out of state will be tourist air fare plus $100,000 travel insurance. Per diem is $35.00 per day in state and $40.00 per day out of state plus cost of room not to exceed $50.00 per night.
• Article V, Section 6 (as proposed by the By Laws Committee) Salaries and expense allowances of all officers, delegates and committees are as follows. Secretary Treasurer weekly salary based on forty-five times the hourly rate of Brewery Machinists in Lodge 66. Effective August 1, 1980 the salary will be $589.50 plus $60.00 per month car allowance. Pension in the IAM Pension Plan for Local and District Officers. Insurance in the District 10 IAM Multi-Employer Plan. Effective January 1, 1981 the following salaries and expenses are. President, $70.00 per month paid quarterly; Vice President, $55.00 per month paid quarterly; Recording Secretary, $70.00 per month paid quarterly; Sentinel $55.00 per month paid quarterly; Trustees, $55.00 per month paid quarterly; Conductor $20.00 per month paid quarterly; Classification Committee, $12.00 per month paid quarterly; Auditing Committee, $20.00 per audit meeting paid quarterly. Effective July 1, 1980 delegate expense is $8.00 per meeting attended. Mileage is $.18 per mile in state; travel out of state will be tourist air fare plus $100,000 travel insurance. Per diem is $35.00 per day in state and $40.00 per day out of state plus cost of single occupancy room. After discussion on the proposals, it was moved, seconded and passed to change Article V, Section 6 to read as proposed by the By-Laws Committee.
• Article VI (as proposed by the By-Laws Committee) change: all references regarding chairman and committeeman to Chairperson and Committeeperson. It was moved, seconded and passed to change Article VI as proposed.
• Article VI, Section 8 (as submitted to the By-Laws Committee) All shop committeeperson shall be compensated for expense at a rate of $10.00 per month plus an additional $10.00 for each regular Lodge or Lodge Education Night Meeting attended. Compensation to be made at the last meeting in December each year.
• Article VI, Section 8 (as proposed by the By-Laws Committee) All shop committeepersons shall be compensated for expense at a rate of $7.00 per month plus and additional $10.00 for each regular Lodge or Lodge Education Night Meeting attended. Compensations to be made at the Lodge Education Night Meeting in December of each year. This would be effective July 1, 1980. After discussion on both proposals, it was moved, seconded and passed to change Article VI, Section 8 to read as proposed by the By-Laws Committee.

President Heidenreich then opened the floor for nominations for the committee of three for screening the By-Law changes to the Grand Lodge Constitution. Nominated were Brothers Laskaskie, Pruess, Pattow, Schaal and Parker. Ballots were then distributed. Elected were Brothers Parker, Pruess and Pattow. Moved, seconded and passed to destroy the ballots.  

Brother Pattow commented on the success of the school presently being run here at the Lodge. It is being praised throughout the District. He reported on the large number of layoffs in the snow thrower, lawn mowers and power garden equipment industries. Also on the settlement at the Koehring Construction Division.  

Brother Hensen commented on the layoffs occurring in the Lodge. He urged the committeepersons to advise their members who are being laid off to contact the Lodge to obtain un-employment stamps. This is very important to apply for out of work stamps because this is very important to apply for out of work stamps. This is the only way to stay in good standing with the Lodge. If you do not understand the procedure please contact the Lodge for an explanation.  

President Heidenreich reminded the membership that May 17^th is the Lodge’s annual Badge Night and urged all recipients to attend.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $100.00 to the annual City of Hope Fund Drive. (2) To send Brothers Thoms and Jasinski to the 55^th Anniversary commemoration for the School for Workers. It is being held in Madison on May 28 to 30 with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (3) To donate $35.00 to the District 10 Annual Golf Jamboree being held August 3 at the South Hills Country Club. (4) To send $50.00 to the Coalition of Save OSHA. Motion lost. (5) To donate $50.00 to the fund drive being conducted by the Milwaukee County Labor Council for the Boy Scouts of America. (6) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 55 or Columbus, Ohio; Metal Workers Lodge 1934 on strike against INRYCO of Milwaukee; and Molders & Allied Workers Local 437 of LaCrosse, Wisconsin. (7) To purchase ten tickets, at $2.00 each, to the annual Police Fireman baseball game being held June 21. (8) To purchase maintenance agreement for the Lodge two burrough’s posting machines at a cost of $1500.00 per year. (9) to cancel the Lodge Education Night Meetings for months of June, July and August.  

June 13, 1980, Brother Preuss reported on bills that were passed during the latest session of the Wisconsin legislature. These were the key labor bills such as Bill 1040 which gives the employees and former employees the right to see any personnel documents which relate to the employee qualifications for employment, promotion, additional compensation or termination or any other disciplinary action. The other important bill was Bill 249 which prohibits the hiring of strike breakers in a labor dispute.  

Brother Frank reported on the IAM Leadership School that was attended by four members of our Lodge. He gave a brief summary of the events of the school and strongly urged all members who have the opportunity to attend one of these schools to do so.  

Sister Larson gave the official results of balloting for delegates to the Grand Lodge Convention starting on September 2, 1980. The nine elected were Brothers Heidenreich, Hensen, Thoms, Schwalbach, Reese, Jasinski, Pattow, Parker, and Pruess.  

Brother Hensen reported the Lodge Office in the future will close at 9:00 PM on the regular meeting night. If there is a special meeting or an election being held where the Lodge necessitates being open it will stay open until the adjournment of that meeting. He urged members to take care of their business between the hours of 6:30PM to 9:00PM. This should be ample time.  

A motion was made and seconded to send letters to the nine congressional representatives and two senators urging them not to support the legislation favoring withholding tax on savings accounts. A motion to refer was made then to refer the motion back to the Executive Board for future study. The motion was seconded and passed.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase 10 tickets at a cost of $2.00 each to the Police Firemen baseball gave on June 21 and the tickets will be given out at the retiree club. (2) To send Brother Reisinger to the Borden IUD Conference being held on July 16 & 17 in Nashville, Tennessee with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (3) To purchase four tickets to the Milwaukee Democratic fund raiser being held on June 21 at the Inn Place in Cudahy at a cost of $30.00. (4) To contribute $25.00 to the Alamo Club of Waukesha. This club works with drug abusers and alcoholics. (5) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to IAM Lodge 1297 of Ashland, Ohio and to AFSCME Local 1954 in Milwaukee. (6) To send $25.00 to the Madison Printing & Graphic Arts Local 208 to help in their fight through the courts of unfair labor practices against the Madison newspapers. (7) To send two members to the Institute on Contract Administration and Administration of Local Union. This is a Wisconsin AFL-CIO School for Workers Institute and it will be held September 14 to 19 in Madison. Screening for this institute will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at 7:30PM. (8) To send Brother Pruess to the EPA Hearing being held in Chicago on June 17 with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge.  

July 11, 1980, Brother Preuss reminded all members to pickup their Machinists Non Partisan Political League (MNPL) voluntary raffle booklets. This being an important election year it is doubly important that we all sell more tickets. He also reported that he has the latest legislative report on veteran affairs. Copies of the report are available after the meeting.  

There was a motion and second requesting a no smoking ban be applied during the course of Lodge Meetings. The motion lost.  

Brother Parker reported on the legislation involving withholding tax on savings accounts. He reported the National AFL-CIO is in favor of this legislation due to the fact of the amount of money this legislation would generate. This money would help defray the costs of social programs now in effect. We will be hearing more on this piece of legislation.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1678 of Bradford, Ontario.  

August 8, 1980, Brother Preuss gave the official audit for the months January through June and the Lodge books are in sound financial order.  

Brother Spehert reported that the IAM race car will be racing this Sunday at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. He urged all members to turn out and the driver will be Phil Tresley.  

Brother Preuss presented retiring Business Agent Glen Jirikowic a watch from the members of Lodge 66. This was in recognition of his outstanding service to the members of this Lodge.  

President Heidenreich made the following appointments to fill various openings to Lodge Committees: Brother Peters to the Education Committee replacing Brother Stage; Brother Derovic as a Milwaukee County Labor Council delegate to replace retired Brother Pfaller; Brother Daley as a District 10 Delegate.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase ten tickets to the Waukesha Musicians “Parade of Band” dance being held on September 21 at the Waukesha Elks Club at a cost of $10.00. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 2110 of Milwaukee on strike against Guider, Paesche, and Frey. A motion to amend this donation to $100.00 and it did carry. (3) To give the Grand Lodge delegates an additional $10.00 per day per diem to help cover the costs for the two week convention. (4) To cover the cost of monogramming the Grand Lodge delegates shirts at a cost of $62.92. The delegates purchase their own shirts. (5) To send one delegate to the Koehring IUD conference being held October 1 to 3 in Louisville, Kentucky with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (6) To re-schedule the regular Lodge meeting of September 12 to September 19 and the Lodge Education Night meeting in September to be cancelled because of the Grand Lodge Convention being held at this time.  

September 19, 1980, Business Agent Pattow gave the report on the 30^th Grand Lodge Convention which was held in Cincinnati, Ohio. He explained the reason why a convention is held every four years and the format of the convention.  He told of the electrifying speeches given by our International President Winpisinger and Senator Ted Kennedy. Other notable speakers were AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, Labor Secretary Ray Marshall and Ed Asner to the Lou Grant TV show. The convention ended one day early because of the expediency of President Winpisinger and the delegates returned a total of $900.00 expense money back to the Lodge.  

President Heidenreich spoke on the changes in the dues structure which was passed at the convention. The minimum dues were raised from $8.00 to $10.00. Those Lodges with minimum dues already established will not be affected by the dues change. He also explained the $1.10 dues option dispensation that is also available to those Lodges who qualify. He explained the need for this $1.10 in the Lodge and hoped that the membership saw fit to keep this as part of their dues structure. This is the money that is used to send our members to various schools and conferences. He also explained the $1.00 credit that is given to those Lodges who fall below the $5.50 weighted average level. This again has no effect on our Lodge.  

Brother Preuss spoke on the Machinists Non Partisan Political League voluntary fund drive. He urged members to pick up their tickets before the drawing in late October.  

Business Agent Fred Royal spoke on the procedure within the District regarding grievances that go to arbitration. This decision of the matter is made by Directing Business Representative George Lasjic and Attorney Robert Gratz. Grievances are not discussed at District Board Meetings. The request for arbitration is made at these meetings but the final word is given by Lasjic and Gratz.  

President Heidenreich appointed a Trial Committee consisting of Brother Peters, Brother Russell and Sister Rappel. They will meet immediately following the close of this meeting.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase 200 tickets to the Milwaukee County Labor Councils Harvest Dance being held on November 7^th at the Eagles Club Ballroom. The cost is $400.00 and tickets will be given to members wishing to attend. (2) To send a $100.00 donation to IAM Lodge 76 of West Allis on strike against Kearney & Trecker. To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to IAM Lodge 621, Ashland, Wisconsin; Steelworkers Local 2996 of West Allis on strike against the Wehr Steel Corporation; and Paperworkers Local 370 of Stevens Point on strike against Whiting Plover Paper Company. (3) To send a total of five women to the Wisconsin Coalition of Labor Union Women Conference being held October 31 and November 1 at the Marc Plaza with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (4) To send the Lodges OSHA Director Brother Jasinski to the Medical Legal Industrial Symposium titled “Effect of Disease on Industry” being held on November 14 at the Pfister Hotel with usual expenses borne by the Lodge.  

October 10, 1980, State Representative John Norquist spoke on behalf of the Carter Campaign in the Milwaukee Area. He stated some of the false representations Reagan was using in his campaign such as being a true friend of labor. His record of 25 years clearly disputes that fact. He also cited some of the facts as to why it is important to have a friend of labor not only as President but also as our governor. These people make appointments to workmen’s compensation boards, National Labor Relations Board, and most important to the US Supreme Court and Federal judgeships. He urged everyone to vote the Democratic ticket on the election day of November 4^th.  

Brother Preuss then gave an update on the Machinists Non Partisan Political League (MNPL) voluntary fund drive. He urged all members to turn in their tickets and money because the drawing will be held this month. He gave the need to negotiate voluntary dues check-off for MNPL. The amount can be small but if everyone would just contribute $.10 per week that collective total is great. It is perfectly legal to negotiate this into your contracts so keep this in mind. He reported on some of the big labor issues that Governor Reagan opposed to such as Right to Work for Less Law, to put labor Unions under the anti-trust laws, to lower minimum wages laws for teens, G.I. bill for Vietnam Veterans. He also urged everyone to help in the campaign efforts of Senator Nelson, who is in trouble with his re-election.  

Brother Heidenreich repeated the need for the working families to get out and vote for labors endorsed candidates.  

Brother Spehert reported on his assignment as the new business agent replaces Brother Jirikowic. He will have 18 shops to service and intends to work fluidly with all the members in these shops. He spoke on the case at Milwaukee Gear and he will have more updates on this matter.  

Brother Della made a motion to support the Carter-Mondale ticket. President Heidenreich ruled the motion out of order because of the position of the Machinists Union taken at the Grand Lodge Convention not to support President Carter but to support the Democratic ticket. A motion was then made to support the Democratic Ticket, properly seconded and passed.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase ten tickets to the annual Police Band Musical and Dance being held on November 7 at a cost of $20.00. (2) To donate $100.00 to the fund drive by the IAM International in support of the Polish Workers Freedom Fund. (3) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to IAM Lodges: Lodge 76, West Allis on strike against Kearney & Trecker; Lodge 2110, Milwaukee on strike against Guider, Paesche, & Frey; Lodge 2181, San Manual, Arizona; Lodge 1828 of Winslow, Massachusetts; Lodge 1327, Burlingame, California; Lodge 1316, Springfield, Missouri; Lodge 1357, Ajo, Arizona. (4) Purchase 500 IAM Calendars for 1981 at a cost of $425.00. (5) To purchase 10 pamphlets titled, “Directory of Union Made Products,” at a cost of $15.00.  

November 14, 1980, motion seconded and passed to dispense with the regular order of business and go right into the nomination of Lodge officers. Reports of committees will be reported during the counting of ballots.  

Nominations for Lodge officers were as follows:

• President, Brother Heidenreich and being none other an unanimous ballot was cast
• Vice President, Brother Thoms and being none other an unanimous ballot was cast
• Secretary Treasurer, Brother Hansen and being none other an unanimous ballot was cast
• Recording Secretary, Brother Schwalbach and being none other an unanimous ballot was cast
• Trustees, nominated were Brother Williams, Brother Jasinski, Sister McBride, Brother Preuss and Brother Laskaskie for three positions
• Sentinel, Brother Reese and being none other an unanimous ballot was cast
• Conductor, Brother Bell and being none other an unanimous ballot was cast
• Auditing Committee, were nominated Brother Benjamin, Brother Annunziato, Brother Weber and Brother Bigalke for three positions.

Brother Peter reported on behalf of the Trial Committee. The Trial Committee was appointed by President Heidenreich and consisted of Brother Peter, Brother Russell, and Sister Rappel. They were instructed to investigate charges brought forward by a brother from Logemann Brothers against the Shop Chairperson for allegedly pulling a grievance. It was thoroughly investigated and decided that there was insufficient grounds for a trial. It was then moved, seconded and passed to concur with the Trial Committee’s recommendation.  

Brother Preuss reported on the recent Machinists Non Partisan Political League (MNPL) fund drive. More than $1200.00 in tickets were sold through the efforts of Lodge 66 members and we had a total of 12 winners. He expressed his thanks on a job well done.  

Brother Thoms reported on behalf of the Education Committee and encouraged all to attend the next Lodge Education Night Meeting at which the topic will be organizing and the organizing film from IAM Headquarters featuring Ed Asner will be shown.  

Brother Spehert spoke on the charges being filed at Milwaukee Gear. The company was mailing members the Article in the contract, the escape clause, at which time they could leave the bargaining unit. This was one of many charges being filed.  

President reminded the membership that guests are invited to Regular Lodge Meetings, but they have to be approved before being seated. These guests once seated are not allowed to participate in any Lodge business.  

Brother Preuss reported on the Public Service Commission hearing he attended. At this meeting the Chairman Stanly York explained the Lifeline rate and this is being heavily lobbied for by the Citizen Labor Energy Coalition.  

Brother VanOver discussed the situation of possible Union busting being enacted at Deltrol Controls. He explained some of the problems they are up against.  

Brother Spehert reported on the recent contract settlement at Vulcan Materials. The settlement was worth almost 34.4% for a period of three years but they went through a four week strike.  

President Heidenreich appointed the tellers for next month’s election. They will be Sister Pattow, Sister Bobro and Brother Della.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $1500.00 to the District 10 Holiday Strike Fund. This fund is being setup to give each family at Gudier Paesche & Frey and Waukesha Cutting Tools a $15.00 gift certificate for the holidays. All Lodges in the District are being assessed on a per capita basis. (2) To reimburse the District a total of $733.05 to cover the cost of the mailing to each Lodge 66 member for the election flyer in the presidential election. (3) To send one delegate to the Citizen Labor Energy Coalition Conference being held in Cleveland, Ohio. The delegate is to be selected from the Lodges Energy Coalition board and usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (4) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 88 of Butte, Montana and Lodge 1593 of New Freedom, Pennsylvania. (5) To send two people to the institute of Workmen’s Compensation being held in Madison the week of January 11 to 16. Screening for the conference will be following the Lodge Education Night meeting of November 20 and following the Lodge Business Meeting of December 12.  

December 12, 1980, Brother Preuss reported on the Citizen Labor Energy Coalition Conference he did attend in Cleveland Ohio. He explained the purpose of the coalition is to keep pressure on the public utilities to make them more responsive to consumer needs and most important to keep the rates at a reasonable amount. He also reported on the Federal money that will be available to help homeowners to weatherize their homes.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase four tickets to the retirement party for Business Agent Rudy Poweleit being held on January 17, 1981 at a cost of $60.00. (2) To send Brother Reese to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Apprenticeship Conference being held from January 27 to 28 at the Marriott Inn in Brookfield with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (3) To donate $100.00 to the Plato E. Papps Endowment Fund being set-up at the Grand Lodge. He was the legal counsel for the Grand Lodge from 1951 until his death in 1980. (4) To send our annual $100.00 donation to the International Guiding Eyes Fund Drive. (5) To reimburse two members at American Welding a total of 4.5 hours of lost time to appear as OSHA witnesses testifying in a recent death at their shop. (6) To give a Christmas bonus of $50.00 to each of the three office girls, the janitor and Brother Hensen. (7) To purchase 250 tickets for the District 10 Joint Installation Dance being held on February 14, 1981 at the Red Carpet Hotel. The tickets will be distributed as in the past on a 2 for one basis. The cost a ticket is $15.00. (8) To send Brother Jasinski, Lodge’s OSHA Director, to the OSHA Conference being held in Madison from January 18 to 23 with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (9) To send four members to the IAM Specialized School on Collective Bargaining being held from April 5 to 11, 1981 in Boulder, Colorado. Usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge and screening for this school will be held following the regular Lodge meeting of January and the following Education Night Meeting. (10) To send one member of the Lodge’s Education Committee to the conference on Lodge Education Methods. The conference is being held from May 3 to 8 in Little Rock, Arkansas with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge.

January 9, 1981, Brother Preuss reported on the Citizen Labor Coalition that is pushing hard for legislation in Wisconsin to tax the major oil profits made here. Presently they pay no state tax.

Brother Thoms reported on the educational opportunities available for members through the University of Wisconsin School for Workers and urged members to take advantage. The Lodge reimburses tuition for these schools as long as the Education Committee and the Executive Board approved the school. He reminded members interested in attending the Collective Bargaining School in April that the screening would be held following this meeting.

Secretary Treasurer Hensen reported that the per cap for 1981 to the Grand Lodge will be $8.86, District 10 is $3.55, Milwaukee County Labor Council is $.40 and the Wisconsin AFL-CIO is $.22. He will give a complete dues breakdown as to how your dues dollar is spent in the Lodge at the next Education Night Meeting.

Brother Heidenreich briefly explained the dues structure after a sister questioned whether there is going to be a dues increase. He explained the per cap increases are exceeding our minimum dues. The Lodge will not be able to operate with the present dues structure. There will have to be a change next year.

Brother Parker reported on the cutback to Milwaukee County that was used to pay the cost of patrolling the freeways. He urged the members to write to Governor Dreyfus urging him to put money back into the budget. He also reported on the report in the newspapers regarding the salaries and expenses of United Way Executives. He is a member of the Board of Directors and there will be a audit but it seems these attacks are not true and the audit should show this. He urged everyone to read the Milwaukee Labor Press for the straight scoop.

President Heidenreich did open the floor for nominations for the IAM & AW Executive Council.

Brother Pattow nominated the present Executive Council. There were no other nominations and if there are sufficient numbers of candidates for the offices the ballots will be printed and the election will beheld during the month of April.

President Heidenreich made his appointments to the classification of Brothers Ralph Kania and Peter White. Vice President Thomas appointed Brother Tom Peter.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase five tickets to the open house and fund raiser for Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) being held at 6225 W. Bluemound at a cost of $50.00. (2) To donate $100.00 to the Greater Milwaukee Area Special Olympics Club. (3) To re-new our membership in the Wisconsin Energy Coalition at a cost of $50.00. (4) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation of Lodge 78, Milwaukee; and Lodge 987, Montreal, Quebec. (5) To send Brother Heidenreich to the Work Assistance Re-Habilitation program being conducted at DePaul. He is representing the public employees. This is being held on January 9.

February 13, 1981, Brother Reese reported on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Apprenticeship Conference he attended on January 27 & 28. The Kearney & Trecker Company is seeking the state to approve their two-year training program. They were at the conference seeking support. The Machinists Union is strongly opposed to watering down the current four-year apprenticeship program. There will be a public hearing on this issue. He also reported that here are currently over 100 women in the apprenticeship program.

Brother Della reported for the Entertainment Committee and the Lodge Dance being held on April 11 at Serb Hall. Tickets are $7.50 each and this will include the dinner, door prizes, dancing and free beer and soda.

Brother Preuss reported on the Citizen Labor Energy Coalition. He reported that the weatherization fund that allows homeowners to insulate and weatherize their homes, partially at the government’s expense, possibly is being wiped out by Reagan’s tax. He urged members to write to Senator Pierce of the HUD and recommend not cutting this important program. He explained the Tennessee Valley Authority program, which is a non-profit electrical energy generating system built by the government. This is a perfect example of a system built by the government, over 40 years ago, and still being run efficiently.

Brother Spehert reminded everyone to attend the next Lodge Educate Night Meeting that will have Grand Lodge Representative Jim Malot speaking on Union busting and organizing. He also reported on the charges against Modern Management Methods by the National Labor Relations Board in Milwaukee. The Falk Corporation and Kelvinator Corporation were ordered to disclose financial information regarding the costs of employing 3-M Company. He feels this disclosure could help in organizing.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase eight tickets to the conference on “Trade, Tariffs & a Troubled American”, being held at Serb Hall on February 21 at a cost of $96.00. The tickets will be distributed on a first come first served basis. (2) To purchase six tickets to the Ray Taylor Tribute Dinner being held on March 6 at MECCA at a cost of $150.00. (3) To purchase twenty tickets to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Galaxy of Stars fund raiser on May 2 in Marshfield at a cost of $140.00. (4) To send the Lodge’s Legislative Committee (three persons) to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Legislative Conference and Plant Closing Conference being held in Madison from April 5 to 7 and usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (5) To send Brothers Pruess and Heidenreich to the IAM & AW Legislative Conference being held in Washington, DC from March 22 to 25 with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (6) To send Sister McBride and Brother Thoms to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Community Services Conference being held March 21 and 22 in Oshkosh with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (7) To send two members to the IAM Leadership I school being held May 31 to June 5^th in Madison; and four members to Leadership II School being held June 21 to 26 in Champaign, IL. Interested members should sign up following tonight’s meeting or at the next Lodge Education Night Meeting. (8) To send our usual strike donation of $25.00 to Lodge 34 of Kenosha, WI and Lodge 2120 of Guider Paeske and Frey of Milwaukee. (9) To send Brother Hensen to the IAM & AW Mid-West Staff Conference being held from April 22 to 24^th in Kansas City, MO with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (10) To purchase two books of Shrine Circus tickets at a cost of $30.00 and tickets to be distributed by the Shiners.  

March 13, 1981, Grand Lodge Official Circular 700 was read announcing the Grand Lodge elections. The election will be held on April 10 at 9:00 AM.

Sister Larson reported on the Lodge’s Spring Dance being held on April 11, 1981 at Serb Hall.

A sister from the audience reported on a march is being held on April 4 in support of those persons working to make a national holiday for Martin Luther King.

President Heidenreich appointed Sisters Larson, Pattow and Brother Della as tellers for the April 10 election.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send Brother Priebe of Koering to the Koering-IUD Conference being held from June 23 to 25 in Saskatchewan, Canada with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (2) To send Brother Thoms to the Brewery Machinists Conference from May 19 and 20 in San Diego, California with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (3) To purchase up to eight tickets to the institute titled “Coping with Inflation”. The institute is being held on April 11 at the Pfister at a cost of $8.00 per ticket and tickets will be given to interested members. (4) To purchase 10 tickets to the conference titled “Building for Tomorrow” sponsored by the A. Phillip Randolph Institute. It is being held on April 18 at the Smith Steelworkers Hall at a cost of $30.00. (5) To make our annual contribution of $100.00 to the City of Hope Fund Drive. (6) To make our annual $50.00 donation to the Easter Seal Society of Milwaukee.

President Heidenreich reported the Badge Night would be held on June 5, 1981. 

April 10, 1981 , Brother Preuss reported on the Plant Closing Conference he had attended. He reported that severance pay or some other language should be negotiated with the company to protect the workers if the plant moves. Retraining is another important item that should be included. He also reported the labor movement is against the $.10 deposit bill contrary to what was reported in the Milwaukee Journal. He reported on the Citizen Labor Energy Coalition is sponsoring buses for a trip to Madison to rally in support of taxing Big Oil in Wisconsin on their profits.  

President Heidenreich reported on the Legislative and Plant Closing Conference he attended. He reported that as soon as information is available of a possible plant closing the shop committee should meet with the company to discuss covering expenses for those employees who wish to relocate with the run away shop. He read a letter for International President Winpisinger on the latest cuts in President Reagan’s budget. The cuts will mostly be in the social segment of the economy covering such items as student’s loans, mass transit, school for workers, school lunch programs, CETA, and job losses. He will also cut the un-employment extension program. His tax reduction is favoring the rich; the middle class will get nothing in comparison. He also reported that industries share of taxes dropped from 20% in 1960 to 7% in 1984.

Brother Spehert reported on arbitration awards that were won at the Frabil Corporation.

Brother Stachowiak reported on the sale of tickets for the National Council of Senior Citizens.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send Brother Jasinski to Washington, DC from June 24 and 26 to attend the Community Services Conference with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (2) To donate $100.00 to the National Council of Senior Citizens Building Fund Drive. (3) To send our usual strike donation of $25.00 to the following IAM Lodges; Lodge 1432 or Portland, Oregon and Lodge 2061 of Titusville, Florida. (4) To send all interested members to Madison on April 28 for the Energy Conference on Taxing Bill Oil. Each member attending will receive a delegate expense of $8.00.  

President Heidenreich then officially closed the polls for voting for Grand Lodge Officers.

May 8, 1981 , Brother Preuss reported on the Ban The Can Hearing he attended. He reiterated labors opposition to the $.10 deposit bill. He also reported on the rally held in Madison in support of taxing Big Oil’s profits made in Wisconsin . He reported on the Energy Fuel Assistance program, which is available to low income families. He spoke on the new insurance program in Wisconsin called the Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan, which is administered by Blue Cross for those people who cannot find insurance. Also the Wisconsin Conversion Law in which any person on layoff can continue their health insurance coverage at the group rate. Brother Pruess did open the 1981 MNPL Ticket Drive . The tickets are $2.00 for three chances with cash awards up to $500.00. The drawing will be held on November 4, 1981 . He urged everyone to pick up their tickets and help support this most worthy fund drive. 

Brother Hoosier of Lodge 78 spoke before the body and urged support in the rally being held for G&H in Kenosha on May 23 at 11:00 AM . This rally is very important to show a sign of solidarity for the strike that has been going on for 10 months at Lodge 34.

President Heidenreich reported that the son of Brother Fitzgerald is one of the lucky recipients of the 1981 IAM Scholarship and was awarded a full four-year scholarship. He also announced that Brother Lesch was appointed as the Assistant Directing Business Representative for District 10 . Brother Pattow did mention the fact the first IAM Scholarship award was won by a Lodge 66 member.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $.15 for each active member based on approximately 3,400 members to the 1981 MNPL Fund Drive and an additional $.15 per active member later in the year if feasible. (2) To donate $50.00 to the District 10 Golf Jamboree being held on August 2, 1981 . (3) To re-new our ad in the Wisconsin Senior Citizen Newspaper, which is published four, times a year at a cost of $154.00. (4) To send two delegates to the Wisconsin Energy Coalition conference being held in Madison on June 8 with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (5) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1431 of Corvallis , Oregon . (6) To send two delegates to the National Council of Senior Citizens Convention being held in Washington, DC from July 20 to 22 with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (7) To cancel the Lodge Education Night Meetings for the months of June, July and August.

June 12, 1981 , Brother Preuss reported on the Mid-West Machinists Union Conference he did attend. Our Union has a program to help put America back to work. It is a seven-step program starting with more jobs, rebuilding the central cities, developing fair trade, worker productivity, domestic industrial expansion, rebuilding our tax system and a national health insurance bill. These are the items that will get America back to work and not favor big business as President Reagan professes in his cuts.

Brother Preuss spoke on receiving anti-war literature. This material usually request money in support of their endeavors and is normally communist oriented. Please do not support these organizations.

Brother Preuss reported on a bill to tax oil companies on their profits made in Wisconsin . The bill passed the committee and he urged all of us to write our state senators and assemblymen in support of this bill.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $50.00 to the Public TV stations 10 and 36 as per the request of the Milwaukee County Labor Council. (2) To request permission for the formation of a standing Women’s Committee at the Lodge. (3) To send Brothers Heidenreich and Schwalbach to the Public Employees Conference being held on July 25 and 26 in Wisconsin Rapids with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (4) To send Brother Reisinger to the Borden-IUD Conference being held July 8 and 9 in Toronto, Canada with usual expenses borne by the Lodge. (5) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to the following IAM Lodge s: District 128 of Scranton, Pennsylvania; Lodge 115 or Oakland , California ; and District 146 of Irving, Texas.

July 10, 1981 , Brother Preuss reported on the strategy or timing as to when to call a strike. He reported that at the present time strikes are lasting longer because of the present climate we are experiencing. The time is definitely not ripe for a strike. He reported on how our Senators and Congressman are voting on bills in the House and Senate without complete knowledge of the bill they are voting on. He reported on Senator Proxmire’s version of Social Security its original intent what is happening now. He cited different examples of how Social Security could be funded properly such as the elimination of the MX missile program costing $39 Billion.

Brother Lajsic gave a report on Leadership II School. The school consisted of collective bargaining, job evaluation, contract preparation, negotiations government and politics, community services, consumer affairs and lodge communications. He commented on some of the subjects and urged future participation in this school.

Business Agent Pattow reported on the lockout taking place at Western Machine, which started on July 5th when the company served notice to the Union that their final offer, would be their last. He reported on a rally that will take place in Watertown in support of Lodge 1367 that are currently on strike. The rally will be held on July15 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and directions were given. He also reported on a settlement at Modern Equipment and stated that the company’s attitude was take it or leave it.

President Heidenreich commented on the importance of the upcoming Senate and Congressional contests. These elections will determine the strength of President Reagan during his term of office. It is very important that we gain control of the Senate because without it there will be no stopping the anti-labor legislation. The legislature has been quiet because of the budget talks but once the budget is resolved the anti labor forces will be back. He reported on the Schlitz beer boycott, which will be starting soon. 

President Heidenreich gave the first reading of a proposed By-Law change. At the first reading there is no discussion. Shops will be posted of the proposed By-Law change and the date of the second reading. At the second reading there will be discussion on the change and also a recommendation of the Lodges By-Law Committee. The changes read as follows: In accordance with Article VII, Section 1 of the By-Laws and Article 1, Section 8, page 107 line 38 of the Grand Lodge Constitution. I respectfully request the following By-Laws change: Article III, Section 1 (Dues, Special Levies and Fines) The monthly dues of this Lodge shall be a uniform minimum rate equal to two times the weighted average hourly earnings of members covered by the collective bargaining agreements in each shop or bargaining unit under the Local Lodge jurisdiction, plus $1.10 (new paragraph)” But in no event shall the monthly dues be less than the Lodges combined per capita tax obligations, plus $1.50 per month.”  Five Lodge members properly signed the proposed By-Laws change.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $100.00 to the Vietnam Memorial Fund as per the request of the Milwaukee County Labor Council. (2) To donate $25.00 to the Boy Scouts of America Fund Drive. (3) To send Brothers Thoms and Jasinski to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO IUD Conference being held on September 19 and 20 in Eagle River with usual expenses paid for by the Lodge. (4) To donate $50.00 to the Wisconsin Senior Citizens Organization program to help defray expense in sponsoring the rally to save Social Security. (5) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to: Lodge 2453 of Punxsutawney , Pennsylvania ; Lodge 2537 of Westerly , Rhode Island .

August 14, 1981 , Brother Bigalke, Audit Committee, gave the audit report for the January through June period and it was moved and passed to accept the report.

Brother Preuss reported on the one-year anniversary of the Solidarity Union in Poland . He also reported on the important labor laws that will be coming up in the U.S. Senate in the future. He cited amendments being drawn up to weaken the Walsh-Healey Act and other long-standing labor bills. He also commented on the tax cuts made in the Reagan Budget and there effects on the average working class. He spoke on the Wisconsin Unemployment Bill and the deadlock they have in drafting changes in the bill. Management is drafting cuts in the bill that will have serious affects on those people who are unfortunately laid off and the least able to afford the cuts. He also reported that the Brewery Machinists are the first people in the Lodge to have MNPL checkoff in the contract. He urged others to follow suit.

Brother Jasinski reported on Assembly bill 615, Right to Know Toxic Substances Bill. He urged us all to contact our Wisconsin representatives in the passage of this important piece of legislation. 

President Heidenreich then commented on the importance of contacting our legislators either by phone or mail. If contacting by phone, there is a legislative Hotline you can call to voice your opinion on any piece of legislation. The number to call is 1-800-362-9696.

Business Agent Pattow commented on the Solidarity Day Rally in Washington DC . He urged strong participation by everyone in the Lodge. This will not be a pleasure trip but the need of the march far outweighs the pleasure. Let us fill the buses.

Brother Thoms reported on the recent settlement of the Brewery Machinists contract. He also reported on the closing of the Schlitz Brewery in Milwaukee . The official closing is going to be in the month of September. He will have a further report on the closing after meetings with the company do take place.

President Heidenreich announced his being accepted on staff at District 10 and that he will be resigning as President of the Lodge as of the Executive Board Meeting of September. He spoke on the opportunity of serving this Lodge as its President for the past three years and expressed his appreciation for the Lodges support.

Brother Parker gave the second reading of the proposed Bylaw changes as submitted to the Bylaw Committee on June 17^th, 1981 . Article III, Section 1, (Dues, Special Levies and Fines) The monthly dues of this Lodge shall be a uniform minimum rate equal to two times the weighted average hourly earnings of members covered by the collective bargaining agreements in each shop or bargaining union under the Lodge Lodges Jurisdiction plus $1.10.

                        (NEW PARAGRAPH)

But in no event shall the monthly dues be less than the Lodges combined per capita tax obligations, plus $1.50 per month, rounded off to the nearest nickel.

Brother Parker then recommended passage of the new paragraph as stated, it was then properly seconded: discussion on the change followed. Brother Parker spoke on behalf of the Bylaws Committee. President Heidenreich then appointed tellers for the secret ballot needed for the change in the dues structure of the Local. The final tally of the secret ballot was 58 yes and 17 no. The motion as recommended by the Bylaws Committee passed. Effective January 1^st of each year the Lodges minimum monthly dues will be a total of the Lodges per capita expenses plus $1.50.

Brother Parker spoke on the formation of a new Cable-TV Co-op here in the City of Milwaukee . This Co-op is labor endorsed and its membership fee is $10.00/year. He presented literature on the idea and also membership cards were passed out.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To rent a bus and ½ for Solidarity Day September 19 in Washington DC . This will entitle us to 43 seats on one bus and 21 on another. The seats will be reserved on a first come first serve basis with the cutoff date for signing being Friday, September 4. (2) To donate $100.00 to the Muscular Dystrophy annual fund drive. (3) To send four delegates to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Women’s Conference being held on October 10 and 11 in Oshkosh . Delegates to be selected from the Lodges Women Committee and usual expense to be borne by the Lodge. (4) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1432 of Portland, OR; Lodge 55 of Columbus, Ohio; Lodge 2674 of Cranston, RI. (5) To donate $100.00 to the striking Machinists of the Brandt Corporation in Watertown , Wisconsin . (6) To send Brother Pruess to the DNR Conference for conservation leaders being held from September 10 to 13^th with expenses to be $75.00 for the conference plus mileage. (7) To send two people to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO institute on Contract Administration & Administration of Local Union. The institute is being held October 4 to 9^th in Madison . Screening will be held following the Lodge Meeting in September and interested members should sign up after tonight’s meeting.  

September 11, 1981 , Sister Rappel, Lodge Women’s Committee, announced the first meeting to the general membership of the Women’s Committee, which will be on November 5^th. She urged all interested members to attend.  All shops will be posted.

President Thoms announced that there will be a screening held immediately following tonight’s meeting for the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Institute on Contract Administration being held from October 4^th to 9^th in Madison . He also made the following appointments of 

Brother Jasinski as the Lodge Vice President and Sister McBride as a Trustee. These are interim appointments until an election can be held. Nominations for these positions will be held the month of November and election held the month of December 1981. Shops will be posted. He then appointed Brothers Berger and White as delegates to District 10 . Appointed to the Classification Committee is Brother Bigalke and appointed to the Education Committee is Brothers Vitrano, Annuziato and Urhaniak.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To have the Lodge President and Recording Secretary attend the Wisconsin Council of Machinists Conference on October 1^st to 3^rd as observers with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (2) To purchase six tickets to the retirement dinner honoring James Horitis of the Operating Engineers Union. The dinner is being held on October 17 at MECCA at a cost of $90.00. (3) To send Brother Jasinski to the OSHA Conference being held at Serb Hall on October 6^th with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (4) To become an organizational member of the Community Controlled Cable Communication Cooperative at a cost of $25.00. (5) To purchase 200 tickets at $2.00 each to the annual Harvest Dance being held at the Eagles Club on October 30^th. Tickets will be distributed at the regular Lodge meeting in October and the cost is $400.00. (6) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to the PATCO strikers. (7) To purchase 500 1982 IAM Calendars at a cost of $425.00. (8) To donate $100.00 towards the “Going Away” party for the Schlitz Machinists being held at Lodge 66 on October 3^rd. (9) To pick up the lost time expense for three members who will be assisting in the loading of the buses for the Solidarity Rally.  

Brother Heidenreich announced the starting of Lodge Education Night Meetings on September 17^th. The film of the 1980 Grand Lodge Convention will be shown at this meeting. He urged all to attend. These meetings are for everyone, not just Committeepersons.  

Brother Parker reported that Channel 10/36 will televise the Solidarity Rally of September 19^th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. President Thoms spoke on the rally and said there will be beer, soda and box lunches for everyone on our buses. 

October 9, 1981 , Brother Preuss reported on the effects of decontrol of natural gas. The costs have risen substantially already and they will double within the next five years or less. Also the loss of jobs will be staggering. There will be a protest rally of decontrol held in Chicago on November 9^th. Everyone is invited to participate. He also spoke on the impact of the Solidarity Day Rally in Washington DC on September 19^th. The presence of the 400,000 marchers to protest Reaganomics will be felt in the upcoming Senate elections of 1982. He also did mention the importance of filling out of the petitions on de-regulation of natural gas. Get these petitions back into your shops for signatures. This has to be a joint effort on everyone’s part.   

Brother Annuziato, Lodge Education Committee, highlighted the future Education Night Meetings. These are open meetings and urged everybody to bring a friend. He also requested ideas from the membership as to what they would like at these meetings. This will in turn help the committee present a more informative program for the Lodge. 

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase ten tickets at $2.00 each to the Milwaukee Chapter of NOW’s Beer Bust being held on October 28 at Someplace Else. This is to help raise funds for passage of the ERA Amendment. (2) To donate a total of $3,800 to District 10 Emergency Insurance Fund set-up to help the strikers at Guider, Paeschke & Frey. The District needs a total of $48,000 to pay Blue-Cross, Blue Shield for past premiums. (3) To purchase ten tickets to the Milwaukee Police Band Musical and Dance being held on November 6 at the Milwaukee Auditorium at a cost of $20.00. (4) To renew our annual membership in the Citizens Labor Energy Coalition at a cost of $300.00. (5) To donate $25.00 to the PATCO Family Fund Drive. (6) To purchase four tickets at $17.00 each to the Ray Marhefke retirement dinner being held on November 13 in Racine . Ray is retiring as a Business Agent from District 10 . (7) To donate $100.00 to the striking Brewery Workers at Schlitz, members of the DALU Local 9. (8) To sent the Lodge Energy Committee to the Citizen Labor Energy Coalition conference in Chicago on November 7 to 9^th with usual expense to be borne by the Lodge. (9) To rent a bus for the “Stop Big Oil Rally” being held in Chicago on November 9^th and for participants from Lodge 66 to be given $8.00 expense money. (10) To donate $250.00 to the Milwaukee County Labor Council to help defray the cost of running an ad in the Labor Day Edition of the Milwaukee Journal for the PATCO strikers. The cost of the ad is $4,000. (11) To support the resolution to oppose Natural Gas Decontrol as presented by the Citizen Labor Energy Coalition.  

President Thom urged everyone to sign up for the Showdown in Chicago Rally on November 9^th. He also did mention that he is in the process of negotiating a plant closing agreement at Schlitz Brewery. He will have further reports on the closing as they materialize. 

November 11, 1981 , Sister Rappel, Chairperson of the Lodge Women’s Committee, reported on the first meeting held. The turnout was light but the meeting was good. She then gave the schedule for the Women Committees meeting dates. The schedules is as follows: December 3, the meeting will deal with “Sexual Harassment”, followed by a Christmas Social; February 4, a film titled, “The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter”; March 4, the meeting will deal with parliamentary procedures. All shops will be posted of these meeting dates.  

Sister McBride, Education Committee, spoke that the process of setting up a six week school here at the Lodge and would like any suggestions as to what topics the membership would prefer. The school would be held in the spring.  

Brother Reese reported on the “Showdown in Chicago Rally” sponsored by the Citizen-Labor Energy Coalition. The rally was in support of keeping the controls on natural gas. The Reagan administration wants to lift the controls on natural gas before its scheduled date of 1985. Forty people from the Lodge attended the rally along with approximately 350 from District 10 . He reported on the highlights of the rally and expressed his gratitude for the people that attended. It was a job well done. 

Brother Spehert reported on the excellent contract settlements at the Journal Company and Babcock and Wilcox Company. President Thoms reported on the plant closing agreement negotiated at the Schlitz Brewery. He urged members negotiating contracts at their respective shops to get contract language if possible on plant closings. He reported that negotiating with a company after it already closes is very difficult.  

President Thoms officially opened the floor for nominations for the officers of the Lodge Vice-President and one Trustee. Nominated for Vice President was Brother Jasinski. A motion was passed to cast a unanimous ballot for Brother Jasinski. Nominated for the office of Trustee were Sister McBride and Brother Annuziato. A coin flip decided their position on the ballot with Brother Annuziato #1 and Sister McBride #2. The election will be held on December 11, 1981 from 9:00 AM until the close of the regular Lodge meeting and all shops will be posted.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate a total of $.35 per active member based on 3700 members to the 1982 IAM Scholarship Fund for a total donation of $1,200.00. (2) To donate $.15 per member to the 1981 MNPL Education Fund Drive for a total of $600.00. This is the balance of our pledge for 1981. (3) To donate $100.00 to the Greater Milwaukee Area Special Olympics. (4) To donate $100.00 to the City of Hope . (5) To donate $100.00 to the International Guiding Eyes Fund appeal. (6) Do send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 2183 of Port Stanley , Ontario ; Lodge 1281 of Marion , Ohio ; and Lodge 2525 of Fargo , North Dakota . (7) To purchase 250 tickets to the 1982 District 10 Joint Installation Dance being held on January 16 at the Red Carpet Hotel. Tickets are $16.00 each and will be sold at a two for one basis and your purchase one and the Lodge will match your purchase. (8) To send two members to the Grievance & Arbitration School being conducted by the School for Workers in Madison the week of January 10 to 15. This school will be open only to Shop Chairpersons. The screening will be held prior to the regular Lodge meeting of December 11. (9) To send the Lodges OSHA Director Brother Jasinski to the OSHA Conference being held in Madison from January 24 to 29 with usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge.

December 11, 1981 , Brother Preuss reported on the proposed changes in the Unemployment Bill. The changes in the law are contained in Senate Bill 653. These proposed changes are all management changes to the bill dues to the inability of the Unemployment Compensation Advisory Board to come up with an agreed to revision bill. The Advisory Board is made up of labor and management. Management is spending lots of money in Wisconsin to get these changes in the law. The only way we can fight this attack is to contact our State Senators and tell them that these changes are heavily weighted towards management. With unemployment running at a record pace this is not the time to shorten benefits or erode other parts of the law. He reported on the pipeline for natural gas sham that was recently pushed through the Congress. The consumers are to pay for this pipeline before and during its construction even though we might not benefit from it. The proposed cost of natural gas coming out of this pipeline is going to be exorbitant to the consumer and business. The major oil companies lobbied this through Congress paying off the right people and the end result is that they are the only ones that are going to benefit from it. This is another example of money in action. 

Brother Annuziato, Chairman of the Lodge Education Committee, introduced the committee to the membership. He reported that at the January Meeting each shop is requested to give a short report on their respective shop as to what product is made or what service it gives. He also reported on the upcoming schools that will be held at the Lodge in the spring of 1982. Shops will be posted on the school and everyone is urged to attend.

Brother Preuss reported on the Allen-Bradley Orchestra and Chorus night being presented February 19 at Allen-Bradley. The show consists of the A-B orchestra and chorus, dancing, beer, soda and the cafeteria is open for the purchase of food. The cost is $3.50 per person. He will report further on the evening at the January meeting. One hundred tickets are available.  

Brother Shepherd reported on the Sane Nuclear Policy Committee of which IAM & AW President Winpisinger is a member. He explained the intent of the committee and urged our participation as a possible member. The matter will be referred to the Lodge Executive Board for review.

Brother Annuziato announced that Sister Rappel and Brother Bigalke would be going to Grievance and Arbitration School in Madison .  

Brother Spehert reported on the recent upcoming out of court charges brought against the Falk Corporation by the Machinists Union. These charges were filed after the recent organizing campaign at the Falk Corporation. These reports will reveal the amount of money a company spends to keep Unions out of their company and the tactics that are used. 

The Lodges “Minimum Dues Structure” was then explained to the members. Effective January 1, 1982 and each year thereafter, the Lodges “Minimum Dues Structure” will be a total of the Lodges per capita expenses, plus $1.50. This change in the Lodges Bylaw was changed at the regular Lodge meeting of August 14, 1981 by a vote of 58 yes and 17 no. All shops were posted and the official announcement of the proposed dues change was reported in the Milwaukee Labor Press. President Thoms then gave a complete breakdown of the Lodges dues structure. It was reported that the total per capita for 1982 would amount to $14.16. The total expense for each dues dollar amounted to $6.50 per month per member, which amounts to a total of $20.66 projected expense for 1982 per member.  

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 2537 of Westerly, Rhode Island and Lodge 1686 of Fort Dodge, Iowa. (2) To purchase two sets of Melody Top season tickets at a cost of $300.00. These tickets will be given away as door prizes at the regular Lodge meetings in 1982. (3) To give Christmas bonus’s to the three office girls, the janitor and Brother Hansen of $50.00 each. 

President Thoms then officially closed the polls for the election of the Lodges Vice President and one Trustee. 

January 8, 1982 , Brother Preuss reported on the Supreme Court decisions involving the divesting of the Wisconsin Telephone Company from ITT, the IBM case and the case of the segregated clubs and schools regaining their tax-exempt status. These three cases well indicate the position of the present administrations conservative attitude. He also reported on the administrations attempt to revise the Hobb’s Act by making it a federal offense for any picket line confrontations. Presently it is a local matter, usually a misdemeanor offense and handled by the local courts. This change would make it a federal offense and handled through the federal courts. He urged the membership to contact their Senators and Congressmen to oppose Senate Bill 613 and House Bill 450.  

Brother Parker reported on the recent increase of postal rates for all non-profit organizations. This increase was suppose to go into effect gradually until 1987. The Reagan administration put the increase if effect immediately. This has a crushing impact on any organization that operates under a strict budget such as the Milwaukee Labor Press. Brother Parker feels th