June 15, 2016 Newsletter

Update
IAM LL 1943
June 15, 2016
Tell Congress to Support U.S. Space Superiority, IAM Jobs
The world-class U.S. space program, and the IAM jobs helping to keep it that way, are at risk.
Supporters of a non-union and unproven launch company, SpaceX, are trying to prevent United Launch Alliance (ULA) from buying the rockets it needs to keep supporting U.S. space and defense projects. ULA, which
employs nearly 1,000 IAM members, has completed more than 100 launches, including many critical national
security launches, with a 100 percent mission success rate—the only U.S. launch provider to do so.
The IAM is urging Senators to support a bipartisan amendment authorizing the use of up to 18 highly reliable
RD-180 rocket engines in the Defense Department’s Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program.
The House in April approved a similar amendment in its defense spending bill.
In a letter sent to all U.S. Senators, IAM International President Bob Martinez explained that a new American
-made rocket engine is projected to become operational in 2019, but in the meantime, not using the Russianmade RD-180 will drive up costs, weaken our efforts in space and put Americans out of work.
ULA employs approximate 850 IAM members of Local 44 in Decatur, AL, Local 2786 at Vandenberg Air
Force Base in California and District 166 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Its supply chain
spans more than 20 states.
“Our members and companies like United Launch Alliance epitomize the fundamental American values of
hard work and decency,” said Martinez. “Now the Senate needs to step up and ensure that they have all the
tools, including the RD-180, to effectively perform their critical mission.”
Tell your US Senators to support the bipartisan Gardner-Nelson Amendment to the 2017 NDAA
http://www.congressweb.com/GOIAM/116
Jeff Pohlman Tire and Auto Service
IAM Local Lodge 1943 and Jeff Pohlman Tire and Auto Service have set up a new Group Purchase Discount
Program for our members. As a member of IAM Local Lodge 1943 you will recieve the following benefits
from Jeff Pohlman Tire & Auto Service:
Jeff Pohlman can service you with the following:
* 20% off on Oil Changes
* 10% off on any Auto Service
* 5% off on Tires
* ASE Master Certified Technicians
* Any service from Oil Changes to Engine Replacement
* Same day service on most repairs
* Lifetime tire rotation and balance
* Free flat repairs on most passenger tires
There are four convenient Butler County locations to better serve you. Visit www.jeffpohlmantire.com for
those locations and phone numbers. Stop by the Union Hall and pick up your Jeff Pohlman/IAM Local 1943
group discount card!
Local Lodge 1943 Day at Kings Island
This year’s Local Lodge 1943 Union Picnic at Kings Island will be held Sunday, July 24th. The cost is $25
per person for non-season pass holders and $5 per person for season pass holders. The $25 ticket includes
admission to the park, all you can eat and drink lunch at the picnic grove from 2:30-4:00, and a Local Lodge
1943 t-shirt. The $5 ticket includes everything listed above except admission to the park. Tickets and shirts
are available for cash only purchase starting Monday May 16th, at your Union Hall from 7am-4pm. T-shirt
quantity and sizes are limited, so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible to ensure you get the sizes
you want. This event is open to all Local Lodge 1943 members at AK Steel, Pilot Chemical, Cummins
Bridgeway, and Bowling Transportation.
Community Services Raffle
Your Community Services Committee is going to hold its next raffle at the August membership meeting.
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. There will be 3 tickets drawn, the first drawn will have first choice and so
on. The prizes are:
1)
Traeger Century 22 Smoker / Grill with bun warming compartment.
2)
AR-15 Bushmaster M4A2 5.56/.223
3) Springfield XDS 9mm
Tickets will be available from your shop steward or at the union hall.
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Update
IAM LL 1943
June 15, 2016
Copyright © 2007 by IAM Local Lodge 1943. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without
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