United Lodge 66 History

January 12, 1990 , Brother Kowalski, Education Committee, reported on the schedule of events for the Education Night Meetings: January, IAM Pension Plan; February, District 10 ; March, How Well You Know Your Lodge; April, Union organizing; and May, Boating and Fishing.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send Brother Gadowski to the Collective Bargaining School being presented at Placid Harbor Training Center . (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to District Lodge 100, of Miami, Florida; and Lodge 967, of Auburn, New York. (3) To send Sister McBride and President Jasinski to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Community Services Conference being held March 2 to 4, at the Interlocken Resort, Lake Geneva.

February 9, 1990 , Brother Gadowski, Entertainment Committee, spoke on suggestions for events for the Lodge to sponsor being a Brewer Baseball Night and a Day at Arlington Race Track.

Sister McBride reported on the action taken by the Conservation Committee of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO.

Brother Kowalski reported that Directing Business Representative Richard Presser will be the guest speaker for the next Lodge Education Night. He urged all to attend and this is an open meeting.

Business Agent Dan Bigalke reported on the formation of an Organizing Committee at Lodge 66. This would be a volunteer group that would assist him in some of the organizing campaigns he will be having. He explained that some of the duties would be to make phone calls as directed, handbilling and other duties as assigned.

President Jasinski reported on the Legal Rights of Union Stewards handbook that is available to each Shop Chairperson.

Secretary Treasurer Reese reported that some of the 1989 Committeeperson compensation checks are not been picked up as of yet. He reported that he will hold these checks until March 1^st and if not picked up, the checks will be put back into the Lodge Treasury.

Brother Schwalbach reported that the April 13 meeting date will be changed to April 6 because of Good Friday.

Brother Don Ponsegrau gave the Lodge Audit Report for the months of July through December 1989.

March 9, 1990, Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the upcoming Lodge Education Night meeting of March 15 by Brother John Kowalski who will be hosting on the subject of “How Well You Know Your Lodge?” Also, April 28 is Workers Memorial Day and hopefully we can obtain the film from the AFL-CIO for the April meeting about WMD. The film commemorates those workers who have died on their jobsites.

Sister McBride, Entertainment Committee, reported on two events sponsored by the Lodge. The first is on Saturday, June 23^rd, a trip to Arlington Race Track and the cost is $10.00. The second is July 24 Brewers Night Baseball game, also at $10.00 per person.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase 10 tickets to the annual Galaxy of Stars Fund Raiser featuring T. G. Sheppard. It will be on Saturday, May 5^th, in Oshkosh . The total cost is $120.00 and tickets will be given to members who wish to attend. (2) To donate $25.00 to the Minnesota Labor for the preservation of Union Principles. (Legal fees for 62 unionists arrested at a picket site.) (3) To re-new our membership in the Coalition of Labor Union Women at a cost of $50.00 per year. (4) To send our usual strike donation of $25.00 to the Morrell Strikers of Sioux City, Iowa. (5) To cancel the Lodge Education Night meetings for the months of June, July and August.

April 6, 1990, Brother Peter reported on the Lodges Arlington Race Track event being held on June 23 and the Brewer Baseball Game held on July 11. Shops should be posted and Chairpersons should be promoting them.

President Jasinski reported that there is an opening on the Classification Committee and he is looking for a volunteer and interested members should see him.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase four tickets to the retirement dinner of Business Agent Gill Kamin. The dinner will be held on Saturday, April 28 at the St. Francis Community Center and total cost is $80.00. (2) To purchase 10 tickets to the annual Police-Firemen Baseball Game at a cost of $20.00. (3) To send the Shop Chairmen from Pabst and Miller Breweries to the Brewery Machinist Conference being held June 12 to 14, in Las Vegas, and usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge. (4) To renew our membership in the Wisconsin Labor-History Society at a cost of $25.00 per year.

May 11, 1990 , Sister Rapple Schmid reported that the next Lodge Education Meeting will feature a speaker from the Department of Natural Resources who will speak on the recent changes in Hunting and Fishing Regulations.

Brother Parker spoke on the employee buyout of United Airlines by the three Unions, one of which is the Machinists Union. This is one of the largest employee buyouts ever and hopefully it will be successful. He also reported on the Greyhound Strike and Rally that is planned for Saturday, May 5^th at the Greyhound Bus Depot on 7^th and Clybourn. He urged members to attend this really and support the strikers in this effort.

Brother Art Williams reported on the recent Leadership School he attended. He reported on the New Technology set-up, Face to Face Program and on their visit to the Capital with the politicians.

President Jasinski spoke on the conduct expected of members attending Placid Harbor . Members who attend these schools are representing our Lodge and are expected to act in a manner that reflects good images of it. Those members not reflecting those images will not be sent in the future.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send President Jasinski to Placid Harbor for a special class on Political Education the week of July 22 to 27. (2) To sponsor up to one team in the annual MACC Fund Run being held Saturday, June 2, cost is $125.00. (3) To send our usual $25.00 Strike donation to Lodge 821 of Ontario, Canada. (4) To send Sister Mildred Larsen to the National Council of Senior Citizens Convention being held July 16 to 19, in Chicago , Illinois . Usual expense will be borne by the Lodge.

June 8, 1990 , Sister Anne McBride reminded members of the Lodges events: the Trip to Arlington Race Track and the Brewer Baseball gave. Tickets are still available for the game of July 31.

President Jasinski reported on the annual Police-Fireman baseball gave on June 16 and tickets are still available.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To contribute $50.00 to the District 10 Golf Jamboree at Camelot Country Club. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to; Lodge 1600 or Los Angeles , California and Lodge 235 of Toronto, Canada.

July 13, 1990 , Sister McBride reported on the Leadership 3 School she attended at Placid Harbor . This is the newest school being presented and the school is dived into 5 main topics and expressed her appreciation to the Lodge for allowing her to go.

Sister Rappel-Schmid also reported on the Leadership 3 School. She reported that the hours were long from 8AM to 5PM and then returning from 7Pm to 10Pm. She reported on the new Tech-Line program being offered by the Grand Lodge in the experimental stage. Presently the program is setup for those Lodges that have contracts in New Technology. It is designed to assist in writing contracts, wage incentives through a computer telephone network. It the program is successful it will be expanded into more areas of employment.

Brother Gadowski reported on the Industrial Conference he attended in Las Vegas . He attended the Brewery Machinists Conference which was part of this new approach in setting up conferences with a multitude of conferences in one. The idea is to reduce the cost to the Locals of sending delegates. He reported on important bill HR 3936 and Senate Bill 12112 which will amend the NLRB Act to prevent strike breakers for the first 30 days of a strike. The importance of this bill needs no explanation. Also the raising of the Beer Excise Tax from the present $9.00 per barrel to $45.00 per barrel. This being part of the “READ MY LIPS” no tax increase propaganda. He urged the membership to write their Senators and Congressmen on this important legislation. This increase would result in the loss of thousands of good paying jobs. He also reported on the kick-off of the annual MNPL drawing for 1990. He urged every Shop Committeeperson to take at least one book and sell it in their shop.

President Jasinski reported on the importance of all members writing their Elected Representatives. Legislation is passed on the basis of representatives receiving letters or phone calls from their constituents. Whoever barks the loudest gets the most attention. He urged all to get busy.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase $100.00 food and drink tickets for the Labor Day at the Lakefront being held on September 3 and tickets are given to those members of Lodge 66 who wish to attend. (2) To purchase four units of food, 25 to 30 pounds, at a cost of $13.00 per unit. The food will be donated to the Greyhound and Kleen Test Strikers. This program is sponsored by the Community Service Department of the Milwaukee County Labor Council. (3) To purchase $50.00 of raffle tickets for the Labor Day at the Lakefront. (4) To purchase a special Labor Day Ad in the Milwaukee Labor Press at a cost of $75.00. (5) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 2729 of St. Thomas , Ontario .

August 10, 1990 , Sister McBride reported on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Conservation Committee meeting she did attend and reported on the cleanup of the Wisconsin River and the Wilderness Tour.

Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the upcoming Lodge Education Night Meetings for: September, IAM Pension Plan; October, How Well You Know Your Lodge; November, There Is No Such Thing as Women’s Work; December, is the Committeeperson’s payout and Annual Christmas Party. Shops will be posted on these events.

September 14, 1990 , Brother Walbrink reported on the current of Whirlpool. It was officially noted that we have not received communications from the National AFL-CIO on this boycott so technically the boycott is not official.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $200.00 to the 1990 Machinists Non Partisan League Education Fund drive. (2) To purchase 50 tickets at $2.00 each to the Milwaukee County Labor Council Harvest Dance being held on Friday, October 26 and tickets are available to any members who wish to attend.

October 12, 1990 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the sale of 1991 Entertainment Books. The price is $30.00 and posters are available for the shop bulletin boards. Proceeds from the sale of these books will be for the 1992 Grand Lodge Convention.

Brother Gadowski reported on the Miller Brewery mass picketing rally. The rally was set-up in conjunction with the Solidarity Committee of the Milwaukee County Labor Council. The rally attracted a large turnout and hopefully it sent Miller Brewery a message on it negotiations with the Miller Machinists.

November 9, 1990 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reminded members of the sale of Entertainment books and money can be turned in at any Lodge Meetings.

Sister McBride reported on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Conservation Committee Meeting held in Tomah and the highlight of the tour of the Cranberry Harvest. Also everyone is urged to plant more trees.

President Jasinski reported on the tragedy of a brother from Oilgear whose son was struck by a drunk driver and required numerous surgeries. A trust fund is set up for the Keith Otto donations from all Machinists requested. President Jasinski appealed to pass the hat. A motion was then made that the Lodge match the donation which is collected. $61.00 was collected from the members in attendance therefore the Lodge will match and $122.00 will be sent to the trust fund.

The nominations for Directing Business Representative of District 10 were held. Directing Business Representative Richard Presser was in attendance to accept the nomination. Since no others were nominated a white ballot was cast.

President Jasinski then read the Lodge Bylaws governing the Lodge Elections, Section 3 and 4; and then declared the floor officially open for nominations. The nominations were:

President, Joseph Jasinski
Vice President, Thomas Gadowski
Recording Secretary, Daniel Schwalbach
Secretary Treasurer, Melvin Reese
Trustees, Anne McBride, John Kowalski and Mary Rappel-Schmid
Sentinel, Thomas Peter
Conductor, Darwin Bell

December 14, 1990 , Brother Schwalbach, on behalf of the Bylaws Committee gave the first reading of two proposed Bylaw Changes:

To amend Article V, Section 6, paragraph 2 too read: Secretary Treasurer Salary for the full time Secretary Treasurer shall be $575.00 per week effective February 1991 and negotiated each January 1 of subsequent years. The Secretary Treasurer shall receive the IAM Pension Plan for Local and District Officers and insurance ( District 10 IAMAW Multi-employer Plan).
Amend Article 6, Section 8 to read: All Shop Committeepersons shall be compensated for expenses at an identical rate of $5.00 to $7.00 per month providing the Committeeperson attends 50% of all regular scheduled Lodge Meetings and Lodge Educational Evening Meetings (second shift Committeemen exempt), plus an additional identical rate of $6.00 to $9.00 for each regular Lodge or Lodge Educational Evening Meeting attended. The compensation within the guidelines listed above shall be recommended to the Executive Board by the Trustees each November. However the Lodge Educational Meeting in December shall not count towards the 50% attendance requirement and there shall be no payment for attending this meeting. This meeting will be dedicated to disbursement of compensation due.

This is the first readying of the proposed Bylaw changes and there will be no discussion. The second reading of these changes will be read and discussed and then voted on at the Regular Lodge Meeting of January 11, 1991 . The shops will be posed on this meeting and vote.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $100.00 to the Eastern Airlines Strikers, District 10 0 of Miami , Florida . (2) To give a $50.00 Christmas bonus to office staff, Nancy , Ceil, Del and Mel.

January 11, 1991 , Brother Gadowski reported that there are still 17 outstanding Entertainment Books and requested that the money be turned in as soon as possible.

Brother Schwalbach gave the second reading of the proposed Bylaws. Both proposals were passed by the membership.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase our normal allotment of tickets to the Annual District 10 Joint Installation Dinner/Dance. Tickets are $20.00 each of which the Lodge will pay $5.00 towards the purchase of each ticket. Tickets must be purchased prior to January 30. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to the New York Daily News Strike Fund in care of the Milwaukee County Labor Council.

February 8, 1991 , the Meeting Report was approved as presented with the exception of the reinstatement of Gary Slade of Artos Engineering. Members from Artos Engineering raised strong objections to his reinstatement being granted. They wished to be on record in opposition to this reinstatement.

Brother Frank Trudeau then gave the Lodges Audit Report for the months of July through December 31, 1990 . It was them moved and passed to accept the Audit Report.

Sister Rappel-Schmid reported that 150 Entertainment Books were sold. She then reported on the Spring Trade Union Classes available to Union members sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Extension School for Workers ; also the classes available through the Milwaukee County Labor Council Community Services. Interested members should see her.

President Jasinski reported on the Anti-Scab Legislation. This legislation would make it illegal for employers to hire strike replacements for the first 30 days of a strike. This legislation is labors most important piece of legislation in some time and it is critical that each and every one us contact our Legislators on this bill. It is Senate Bill S55 and House of Representatives Bill HR5. The Machinists Newspaper will have sample letters you can send to your legislators so please respond.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase four tickets to the Annual Wisconsin AFL-CIO Galaxy of Stars Fund Raiser being held on Saturday, April 6 in Oshkosh , total cost is $48.00.

President Jasinski requested that members are needed for the Entertainment and Education Committee and volunteers should come forward.

March 8, 1991 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the upcoming Lodge Education Night Meeting. The guest speaker will be Clark Johnson from the Grand Lodge who will speak on Human Rights and Sexual Harassment. She urged the members to invite their guest to this meeting as this is an open meeting.

Brother Bigalke reported on the IAM Face to Face program now underway. The program is focusing on the important strike breaker legislation, HR5 and SB55. Cards are to be filled out by individual members upon receiving them from their Shop Committeepersons. The IAM hopes to have one million of these cards filled out to deliver to the legislators on Capitol Hill.

Brother Bigalke then conducted the swearing in ceremony for the recently elected offices of Lodge 66 for the years of 1991 and 1992.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase two tickets for President Jasinski and his wife to the recognition dinner for retiring Secretary Treasurer of the Milwaukee County Labor Council, Earl Lepp. The dinner is April 20 and the total cost is $60.00. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1703 of St. Thomas , Ontario .

April 12, 1991 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported that the guest speaker for the upcoming Lodge Education Meeting will be from the Wisconsin Action Coalition who will speak on the Russo Bill, National Health Insurance.

President Jasinski reported on the Striker Replacement cards that were passed out for signatures. These cards must be signed and returned by May 1^st. He also spoke on the Universal Health Plan Bill that will soon be introduced and the importance of it. Also, there will be a Solidarity Day, August 31. This will be a march on Washington from people all over the United States . President Jasinski reported that there will be a fund raiser held to raise funds to cover the cost of sending business to Washington , DC and opened the floor for suggestions for ways of raising funds. Different suggestions were discussed and they will be looked into for further details. President Jasinski questioned the members whether they had any objections on having a mailing to the Shop Chairpersons from Dental Associates. Objections were raised to the idea and it was decided to have a sign-up sheet for those members interested.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase two tickets to Business Agents Joe George’s Retirement Dinner being held April 21^st at St. Francis Community Center at a cost of $40.00. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to the Greyhound Fund. (3) To donate $25.00 to the Milwaukee County Labor Council to cover the cost of the Black Ribbons issued commemorating Workers Memorial Day of April 28^th. (4) To cancel the Lodge Education Night meetings for June, July and August.

May 10, 1991 , Brother Kowalski reported that the next Lodge Education Meeting will feature the Sheriff’s Department Drug Dog. He urged all to attend.

Brother Gadowski reported on the Machinists Non Partisan League raffle. Tickets are six for $5.00 with the top prizes being hunting rifles. Objections were raised from the floor questioning why guns were given as prizes. Brother Gadowski reported that the gun raffles sold a lot of tickets due to fact a lot of our members are hunters.

Sister McBride reported on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Womens Committee and also on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Conservation Committee regarding the uses of fly ash a by-product of Wisconsin Electric. She also reported on the Zebra muscles now a problem in our Great Lakes .

Business Agent Dan Bigalke reported on the Fast Track Legislation that will be voted on shortly in Washington . The bills are HR101 and SB78. He urged everyone to contact Senator Kohl and Senator Kasten on this legislation. The end result of this bill will be a loss of jobs to Mexico .

Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the Solidarity Day Fund Raiser. $1.00 candy bars will be sold to help raise the money needed for transportation to Washington , DC on August 31^st. Plane or train rates are $214.00 per person so a lot of candy bars will have to be sold to enable us to send as many delegates as possible. She urged everyone to get involved in this fund raiser.

Mention was made on the condition of the Flag in the hall. It should either be cleaned or purchase a new one.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To renew our memberships in the Local and National Chapters of Coalition of Labor Union Women for another year at the cost of $50.00. (2) To officially close the Lodge office for business on Wednesday along with Saturday and Sunday of each week starting July 1, 1991 .

June 14, 1991 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the sales of candy bars. She urged that the money be turned in as soon as possible. There are still a few boxes left and anyone interested should contact Mary.

Brother Gadowski reported that the Machinists Non Partisan League tickets for cash awards are now available. The drawing is held in October so that leaves lots of time for everyone to sell their tickets. Also the money for the MNPL tickets for the gun raffle can be turned in. There are a few tickets remaining for the gun raffle if anyone is interested.

The following Executive Board recommendations approved. (1) To donate $50.00 to the Annual District 10 Golf Jamboree being held on Sunday, August 11^th at the Sheboygan Town & Country Club. (2) To change the status of the Lodge Financial Officer Mel Reese from the present full time position to a part time position. The part time Financial Officer will be paid at a rate of $.25 per active dues paying member. No fringe benefits would be included. This change is effective July 1, 1991 . (3) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation of Local 1010 of Keokuk , Iowa .

July 12, 1991 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the candy bar fund raiser for the Solidarity Day Event. There are still a few left to sell and the money should be turned in as soon as possible. All the bars must be sold before the end of August so let us all pitch in.

Brother Gadowski still has some MNPL tickets available for both the Cash Award and the Gun Award. He urged everyone to pickup their tickets tonight.

President Jasinski reported on a reply letter from Representative Sensenbrenner in regards to HR5, the Permanent Replace of Strikers Bill. Naturally Sensenbrenner is no help to our cause.

Discussion was then held concerning the selection process for the three delegates to Solidarity Day, Washington , DC . It was decided to select five candidates and three will be sent to Washington and the remaining two will be alternates. The candidates will be selected from a random drawing. It was then moved and passed to mail the Shop Chairperson from each shop to notify the membership of the drawing for the delegates for the trip to Washington , DC . Second shift nominees would have to submit a letter of acceptance prior to the drawing if interested.

Sister Rappel-Schmid then reported on the Education Committees need for input as to what subjects you would like presented for the Education Meetings.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1714, Chicago , Illinois ; Lodge 1703, St. Thomas, Ontario; and lodge 1179 of Astoria, Oregon.

President Jasinski then announced that a Trial Committee for charges filed at Johnson Controls against one of its members. The Committee will consist of Brothers Tom Peter, Terry Slater, John Kowalski and Sister Mary Rappel-Schmid.

August 9, 1991 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the Fall Trade Union Classes. The Lodge will pay the $21.25 course fee for members who complete the course. Interested members should contact Mary for further details. She also reported that the Lodge Education Meeting will feature Attorney Flanagan in September and he will speak on Workers Compensation Law; October will feature a Department of Natural Resources Warden who will speak on the hunting regulations; November will be video.

Business Agent Dan Bigalke reported on CEO’s getting rich in the 1980’s. He reported that the average working person netted a ½% gain in the 1980’s over the cost of living and the average CEO netted 212% gain. The power and wealth in this country is going to the top and the only way to change this is by supporting legislation for the working people. Good paying Union jobs are being lost. The IAM is below 500,000 members for the first time since 1925.

The drawing was held for selecting the three delegates for Solidarity Day in Washington , DC : Darwin Bell, Denise Strackbein and Frank Trudeau; and alternates Joe Jasinski and Lawrence Mohns. Each delegate attending will receive $25.00 for expenses.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase $100.00 of food and drink tickets for Labor Day at the Lakefront. The tickets will be given to those members attending. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation of Lodge 1238 of Dubuque , Iowa .

September 13, 1991 , Brother John Kowalski, Education Committee, reported that Attorney Flanagan will be here at the Lodge Education Meeting and will be speaking on Workers Compensation. Also on Saturday, October 5, the Smith Steelworkers will be presenting a seminar on Workers Compensation. This is an all day seminar which is presented annually by their law firm.

Brother Jasinski reported that there is a change in the date of the MNPL Gun Raffle. The drawing date will be September 28 at the State Council of Machinists Conference. All tickets for the raffle must be turned in by the next Education Night Meeting of September 19, 1991 .

Brother Darwin Bell gave a report on behalf of those members who attended the Solidarity Rally in Washington DC and the appreciation for being chosen to attend.

Brother Tom Peter reported on behalf of the Trial Committee appointed by President Jasinski to review the charges filed at Johnson Controls.

Brother Mark Walbrink then made a motion that the Lodge refrain from sending delinquent notices for members on dues checkoff until the member is two months in arrears. There was no second to the motion. Brother Bigalke spoke on the motion stating that the Lodge sends these notices as a convenience to the members before the member is dropped. If a member does receive the notice in error, a phone call or visit to the Lodge is easier than being dropped and paying the reinstatement fee. President Jasinski then stated the matter will be discussed with the board for final resolution.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send President Jasinski to the Labor Kick-Off Rally for United Way being held at Serb Hall on September 16 at a cost of $15.00. (2) To purchase 25 tickets to the Milwaukee County Labor Council Harvest Dance being held on October 25, at Serb Hall. Cost is $2.00 each for a total of $50.00. Tickets to be given to members who wish to attend. (3) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to ILGWU Local 187 of Racine who are on strike against Rainfair.

October 11, 1991 , Brother Kowalski, Education Committee, reported on the next Education Night Meeting with a speaker from the Department of Natural Resources who will speak on hunter’s safety. He also reported that the 1992 Entertainment Books are now available at $30.00 per book. Proceeds from the sale of these books will go to sending delegates to the 1992 Grand Lodge Convention.

Brother Gadowski reported on the MNPL Gun Raffle and a total of $225.00 worth of tickets was sold in Lodge 66. The money drawing will be held on October 30. The money for these tickets will be due by the next Education Night Meeting of October 18.

Brother Heidenreich reported on the impact of President Bush’s veto for the extension of unemployment benefits. His reasoning was that the extension of benefits would hinder the recovery of the economy which is now supposedly taking place, if you have not noticed!

Brother Schwalbach gave the first reading of a proposed Bylaws change submitted by the Bylaws Committee: Article II, Applications, Initiations and Reinstatements. "The reinstatement fee shall be an amount equal to four (4) times the applicable monthly dues. Special rates may be set in organizing and or reorganizing a group or groups subject to approval of the International President. The initiation fee will be $50.00 for all members." The second reading for discussion and vote on the change will be held at the Regular Lodge Meeting of November 8, 1991 , and Shops will be posted on the voting date.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $.30 per active dues paying member to the 1991 MNPL Education Fund Drive. Total amount based on 2,138 dues paying members amounts to $641.40.

November 8, 1991 , Brother Kowalski spoke on the sale of Entertainment Books. He urged support for this fund raiser. The proceeds go to sending delegates to the Grand Lodge Convention in 1992.

Sister McBride reported on behalf of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Conservation Committee and the deer kill should set a record. There are hunters’ choice permits this year at a cost of $12.00. The money raised goes towards crop damage by the deer.

Brother Schwalbach, on behalf of the Bylaws Committee, gave the second reading of the proposed Bylaws Changes. To amend Article II, Section 5, Applications, Initiations, and Reinstatements to read: “The Reinstatement fee shall be an amount of four (4) times the applicable monthly dues. Special rates may be set in the organizing and or re-organizing of a group or groups subject to the approval of the International President. Initiation Fee will be $50.00 for all members.” It was moved and passed to approve the Bylaws change as proposed.

Brother Schwalbach, on behalf of the Bylaws Committee, gave the first reading of a proposed Bylaws change to Article I, Section 2, Name and Meetings. This Bylaw change was submitted in writing to the Committee and was properly signed by six members of the Lodge. To amend Article I, Section 2, from the present: “The Regular Meeting shall be held on the second Friday of each month at 8:00 PM, except when the meeting date falls on a generally recognized holiday, in which event a substitute day of meeting shall be set at the preceding meeting. Change to read: The Regular Meeting shall be held on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM , except when the meeting date falls on a generally recognized holiday, in which event a substitute day of meeting shall be set at the preceding meeting. Discussion and vote will be held on this proposed Bylaws change after the second reading which will be held at the Regular Lodge Meeting of December 13, 1991 . Shops will be posted.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To renew our subscription to the National AFL-CIO newspaper at a cost of $30.00 for a three year subscription. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 598 or South Charleston, West Virginia and Lodge 31 of Omaha, Nebraska.

December 13, 1991 , Brother Kowalski, on behalf of the Education Committee, reported that two members will be eligible for Leadership I School for 1992. There is no lost time paid for this school, vacation required. The signup will be tonight if interested and the screening will be held next Thursday.

Sister Rappel-Schmid reported on the classes available through the School for Workers . These classes are starting in January and will run for six weeks. Those members finishing the course will be reimbursed for the fee.

Brother Heidenreich then spoke on the situation of Milwaukee Die Casting and it bankruptcy condition and how it affected the members. He also spoke on the vulnerability of President Bush in the next Presidential Election campaign as a result of the election results in Pennsylvania .

Brother Schwalbach, on behalf of the Bylaws Committee, gave the second reading of the proposed Bylaw change to Article I, Section 2, Name and Meeting; the proposed change to read: “The regular meeting shall be held on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM (currently held on the second Friday of each month) except when the meeting date falls on a generally recognized holiday, in which event a substitute day of meeting shall be set, at a preceding meeting.” A discussion was held on the proposed changed followed by a vote. A standing vote was called for: 13 members voted for the change as proposed and 66 voted against; the motion lost.

Brother Schwalbach then read the proposed Bylaws change to Article 9, Section 1 of District 10 Bylaws: to increase the monthly percap to District 10 by $.25 over the amount allowed by the Grand Lodge Constitution. Discussion on the referendum voted followed the reading. Ballots were then handed out to eligible votes. President Jasinski then appointed three tellers, Don Ponsegrau, Charlie Vitrano, and Ted Huben. Members were then instructed to cast their ballots. The results of the referendum vote were 62 in favor and 9 against.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $100.00 to the Holiday Family Solidarity Project sponsored by the Milwaukee County Labor Council. This project will benefit the families of the Greyhound strikers and the Rainfair strikers. (2) To purchase a new Flag for the Lodge at a cost of $30.00.

January 10, 1992 , Brother Kowalski reported on the sale of the Entertainment Books. There are still a few left but stated a good job was done by those members who took the time and effort. The proceeds go towards the expense of sending delegates to the 1992 Grand Lodge Convention. He also reported that the two members selected for Leadership I School were Sister Lynn Hunsicker and Brother Terry Slater.

President Jasinski read Article 5, Section 5 of the Lodge Bylaws stating the responsibility of each Committeeperson to attend the Regular Lodge Meeting and the Education Meeting each month.

President Jasinski then appointed Brother Dave Spengler , Sewerage Commission, to the Classification Committee, replacing Brother Talevera who resigned because of personal reasons.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To purchase our normal allotment of tickets to the District 10 Joint Installation Dance being held on Saturday, February 15, 1992 , at the Grand Hotel. Tickets are $22.00 each and the Lodge will pay $7.00 towards the purchase of each ticket. Tickets must be ordered prior to the deadline date of January 16. (2) To donate $85.00 to International Guiding Eyes. (3) To donate $50.00 to the Hunger Task Force of Greater Milwaukee. (4) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 1179 of Astoria , Georgia .

February 14, 1992 , Brother Kowalski reported that 147 Entertainment Books were sold and three are left. He also reported on the future Education Night meetings: February will feature two videos on current topics; March will be Bruce Colburn of the Milwaukee County Labor Council on current labor issues; April will by Tony Bryjonka of the Milwaukee Police Force; May will feature Attorney Stellman.

Sister McBride reported on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Conservation Committee handing out some literature on fishing, reporting on the ozone layer and its problems, and also on the zebra mussels and its effects on the water inlet pipes of the purification plants throughout the Great Lakes .

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $50.00 to District 10 to offset their cost of $500.00 to finance the cost of showing the video “We Do The Work” on Public Broadcasting System throughout Wisconsin. (2) To donate $25.00 to the locked out Steelworkers of Local 5668 of Ravenswood , Virginia . They are locked out by the Ravenswood Aluminum Corporation.

March 13, 1992 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported that Bruce Colburn , Secretary Treasurer of the Milwaukee County Labor Council, will be the speaker at the next Education Night Meeting. She also reported on the availability of trade Union classes sponsored by the School for Workers . These are six week courses and reimbursement is given upon completion of the course.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 2770 of Paduca , Kentucky . (2) To purchase four tickets to the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Annual Galaxy of Stars Fund Raiser. It will be held on Saturday, May 9, in Oshkosh . Tickets are $12.00 each and will be given to those members who wish to attend.

April 10, 1992 , Sister Rappel-Schmid reported that a speaker from the Milwaukee Police Department will be speaking on the current crime matters at our next Education Night Meeting.

President Jasinski reported on the significance of the Black Arm Bands to be worn on April 28 commemorating those people who died in the workplace.

Sister McBride announced that she had free tickets to the 9^th District COPE Dinner.

President Jasinski announced the third Annual Milwaukee County Labor Council Hygiene Drive for the homeless. Articles should be brought into the Local.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send our annual $.30 per active dues paying member to the 1992 Machinists Non Partisan League Education Fund Drive. Total amount based on 2086 members is $625.00. (2) To purchase 1000 pens for the Lodge at a cost of $1.21 each for a total cost of $1,210.00. (3) To send four delegates to the Grand Lodge Convention commencing on September 28 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Approximate cost to the Lodge will be $2,000. Delegates are expected to take one week of vacation and also to share a room with another delegate. (4) To raise the per diem for the Grand Lodge Convention delegates from $35.00 per day to $50.00 per day. (5) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 2661 of Sydney , Ohio .

Nominations were held for delegates to the 33^rd Grand Lodge Convention. Nominated were as follows: Daniel Schwalbach, Joe Jasinski, Tom Gadowski and Daniel Bigalke. Alternate is Mel Reese. It was then moved and passed to cast a white ballot for these afore mentioned nominees.

May 8, 1992 , Brother Kowalski reported that the speaker at the next Education Night Meeting will be Attorney Manny Stillman.

Brother Schwalbach presented four resolutions for Lodge approval for changes to the Grand Lodge Constitution.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To renew our membership in the Coalition of Labor Union Women for both the Local and National Chapters at a cost of $50.00. (2) To donate $25.00 to the Local Chapter of CLUW to help defray their expenses in hosting the National CLUW Executive Board Meeting being held in Milwaukee on May 15-17, at the Marc Plaza. (3) To donate $25.00 to the United Rubber Workers Local 19 of Eau Claire to help in their fight of the plant closing of Uniroyal-Goodrich. (4) To cancel the Lodge Education Night Meetings for June, July and August. (5) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Local 1227 of Valpariso , Indiana . (6) To cast a white ballot for the four nominees Joe Jasinski, Dan Schwalbach, Tom Gadowski and Dan Bigalke as delegates to the Grand Lodge Convention being held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada commencing on September 28, 1992.

June 12, 1992 , the following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $50.00 to the Annual District 10 Golf Jamboree being held on Sunday, August 9 at the Sheboygan Country Club. (2) To purchase $150.00 worth of food and beverage tickets for the Milwaukee County Labor Council Labor Day at the Lakefront. It will be held on September 7 and tickets will be given to Lodge members who wish to attend.

July 10, 1992 , Sister McBride gave a Wisconsin AFL-CIO Conservation Committee report.

Brother Gadowski reported that the District building has been sold and they are looking for a new location.

August 14, 1992 , Vice President Gadowski reported that due to a lack of a quorum in attendance there will be no official action taken on behalf of the Lodge at this meeting but the normal order of business will take place.

September 11, 1992 , Brother Kowalski reported on the future trade Union classes available for the membership. These are six week courses on collective bargaining. The Lodge will reimburse the cost to those members who complete the course. Also a sexual harassment course will be held on September 19. He also reported that a video will be shown at the next Education Night Meeting.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $25.00 to the victims of Hurricane Andrew. (2) To purchase 25 tickets to the Milwaukee County Labor Council Harvest Dance being held on Friday, October 30 at Serb Hall. Tickets are $2.00 each and will be given to those members who wish to attend. (3) To donate $100.00 to the 1992 United Way Campaign of Greater Milwaukee . (4) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to each Lodge: Lodge 1519 of Youngstown , Ohio and Lodge 1767 of Tellivast , Florida . (5) To send Brother Gadowski to the Miller Coordinated Bargaining Session held August 17 to 19 at the Grand Hotel. Two days lost time plus the usual expenses to be borne by the Lodge.

October 9, 1992 , Brother Kowalski introduced the IAM video titled “The IAM Decides on the Presidential Election”, with a strong message urging our members to vote in the upcoming Presidential Elections. He also reported on the Leadership Schools available for 1993 at Placid Harbor . Leadership I has openings for up to two people; Leadership I requires those attending to take vacation for the one week period, other expenses are paid for. Sign up sheets are available after the meeting. Screening for candidates will be held at a future date. He also announced some schools and seminars that are available. Organizing Conference, November 7; Free Trade Agreement, a Labor and Management Conference, October 23; he urged members to solicit their companies to send delegates to this. There is a $75.00 free for attending. The next Lodge Education Night Meeting will feature Doug Curler who will speak on the Education Program that is featured at Johnson Controls, the merits of the program and how it was negotiated.

President Jasinski reported on the poor showing of our Lodge at the Labor Day Parade. Hopefully it will be better next year. Labor Day at the Lakefront offers an excellent opportunity for members to meet all of their Local and State Politicians.

Brother Schwalbach reported on the Grand Lodge Convention held in Montreal . There were a total of 27 proposals submitted to the Laws Committee for changes to our present dues structure. The only relief we got as an amalgamated Lodge is that now if we feel there is hardship that exists in our lower paying shops; we can appeal to the International President for special dispensation for those shops. This appeal procedure is new so how much impact it will have will be determined by the answers to our appeal letters. They know there are problems out there but there is no single solution. Hopefully this appeal process will satisfy some of the problems. Other changes are: out of work dues will increase from the present $.50 to $2.00, $1.00 of which will stay in the Lodge. Retirement Cards will go from the current $5.00 to $10.00. The number of Vice Presidents will be reduced from nine to seven. Also their wage increase will be reduced to 75% of the average percent increase of IAM members nationwide.

Brother Bigalke also reported on the Grand Lodge Convention. He spoke on some of the resolutions that were passed and the strong message of the importance of electing Clinton/Gore. We heard speaker after speaker report on the downfall of labor Unions over the past 12 years. The IAM alone has lost over 300,000 members. Seven shops closed this year in District 10 . The survival of the trade Union movement rests in the results of this election. He urged the members to get back into their shops and talk this election up and it importance.

President Jasinski reported that Clinton/Gore yard signs are available for $1.00.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To send Sister McBride and President Jasinski to the 50^th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Labor Press. It will be held on Sunday, October 18 at the Marc Plaza Hotel and the cost is $60.00. (2) To pledge up to two members to the Hunger Task Force Bowling Tournament being held on Saturday, November 14 at Celebrity Lanes and the cost is $60.00.

President Jasinski appointed a pre-investigation Trial Committee for two separate cases that charges are being filed. He assigned Brother Tom Peter to Chair the Committee along with Brothers Terry Slater, Doug Curler and John Kowalski. This Committee will investigate the charges being filed to determine if the charges warrant further action.

November 13, 1992 , Sister McBride announced that the guest speaker for the November Education Night Meeting will be Mary Beth Aldrich and she will speak on battered Women.

Brother Gadowski reported on the 1992 MNPL Drawing and that Lodge 66 had sold a total of $812.00 worth of tickets which is double to the total of 1991. Seven winners were selected from Lodge 66 and he expressed thanks to the membership. He also reported that he has a set of three Packer tickets that will be raffle off at tonight’s meeting just for $2.00 per chance. The proceeds will go to MNPL.

President Jasinski then declared the floor open for nominations for Lodge Officers and delegates for the years of 1993 and 1994.

President, Joe Jasinski
Vice President, Tom Gadowski
Recording Secretary, Daniel Schwalbach
Secretary Treasurer, Mel Reese
Trustees for three positions, Wally Berger, Cherie Pekrul, John Kowalski and Anne McBride.
Sentinel, Tom Peter
Conductor, Darwin Bell
Auditing Committee for three positions, Frank Trudeau, Mildred Larson and Robert Martinez.

A white ballot was moved and passed for all positions except the Trustee positions.

The following Executive Board recommendations were approved. (1) To donate $25.00 to the AIW Local 837 of Decatur, Illinois to help in their fight of a Union busting attempt in their shop, the A. E. Staley Company. (2) To send our usual $25.00 strike donation to Lodge 31 of Omaha, Nebraska. (3) To donate $50.00 to the International Guiding Eyes for 1992. (4) To donate $50.00 to the City of Hope for 1992. (5) To donate $25.00 to the Wisconsin Labor History Society to help defray their costs for the High School Essay contest.

Brother Bigalke expressed his satisfaction in the results of the election and also a job well done by the members of the labor movement in general.

December 11, 1992 , the question of the Lodge dues structure was brought up on the floor. Questions were raised by the members of Prime Manufacturing as to why their dues are more than twice their weighted average of their shop. The method of how our dues structure is obtained was explained both the minimum dues structure and the regular dues structure. It was also explained that at the last Grand Lodge Convention relief to the low paying shops was addressed. An appeal to the International President can be made on behalf of each shop requesting relief. This will be done as soon as requests from shop come into the Lodge. It was also explained that the International recognizes the problems of our dues structure throughout the organization but the problem is too complex to resolve uniformly. They felt the appeal process would be a more sound method of resolving some of the dues structure problems.