What's New...........    DISTRICT LODGE 98 IAMAW

6-2-08 The Winner of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide more

5-10-08 Assistant Directing Business Representatives Appointed  more

5-10-08 District Lodge 98 supports Hillary Clinton more

4-11-08 LL 175 Community Service Committee Receives Award more

7-30-08  Organizing Win - Ball Livingston, LLP

District Lodge 98 wins National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) secret ballot election at Ball Livingston, LLP in Nutley, NJ. on July 29, 2008.

7-23-08 Rally Supporting Locked Out Members of Local Lodge 2367

The Harrisburg Central Labor Council organized a Rally on Saturday, July 12, 2008 to support the locked out workers from IAMAW Local Lodge 2367. Philadelphia Mixer Corp. has had the fourteen (14) union members locked out since early November  2007.  Over 50 Union Brothers and Sisters from the following unions: AFSCME, BCTGM, CWA, IAM, IBEW, LIUNA, SEIU, USW,  Pennsylvania AFL-CIO officers and staff, and staff from the Central PA ALF, attended the rally at the plant in Palmyra, PA.  Photos below, click to enlarge.

7-11-08 Rally to Support our Locked Out Brothers 

The Harrisburg Regional Central Labor Council is holding a rally to support our fourteen (14) Local Lodge 2367 union members who have been LOCKED OUT by Philadelphia Mixer Corp for eight months after their old contract expired.  The Rally will be held Saturday, July 12th between 7:30am - 10:30am at the IAMAW Local Lodge 2367 picket line located at 1200 East Main Street in Palmyra, PA. Please join us for the rally Saturday morning.

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6-2-08 The Winner of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

Monday, June 2 District Lodge 98 held their drawing for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary Edition.

The lucky ticket number is:  30679      The Lucky Winner is Allen Engle from WV.

Congratulations District Lodge 98 wishes to thank everyone who sold and bought tickets for their help with this fund raiser, better luck next year to everyone!

 

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5-10-08 Assistant Directing Business Representatives Appointed

Directing Business Representative Tom Boger has announced the following Assistant Directing Business Representative appointments effective May 1, 2008:

• Tom Santone is appointed as the Assistant Directing Business Representative - (York Office & Eastern part of District 98)

• Tim Buck is appointed as the Assistant Directing Business Representative - West (Western part of District 98)

Congratulations to Tom and Tim on their appointments. Click here to see DL 98 staff photos and contact information.

5-10-08 District Lodge 98 supports Hillary Clinton

Three (3) members of the committee (Deb Biser, Wendi Gotwalt and Nancy Stough-Miller) traveled to Philadelphia to accept the award on behalf of the full committee.

District Lodge 98 is very proud and honored for our Local Lodge 175 Community Service Committee.

4-7-08 DON'T OUTSOURCE AMERICA'S SECURITY - The Federal Government recently selected the French Airbus/Northrop Grumman consortium instead of America's Boeing Corporation to replace the United States Air force's aging fleet of aerial refueling aircraft.  This $40 Billion contract to Airbus is sending our tax dollars and good JOBS OVERSEAS.

YOU MUST ACT NOW TO TURN IT AROUND AND KEEP THESE JOBS AND OUR DEFENSE CONTRACTS IN THE USA. CLICK HERE TO GO TO IAM ACTION WEB PAGE TO SEND EMAILS TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS.

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4-1-08 District 98 Retiree Club   

District Lodge 98 has an active retirees club for retired persons members and non-union members may join. The dues are Ten dollars ($10.00) per year. They meet at The Thomas E. Boger District 98 IAMAW Machinists Union Complex, 3200 East Prospect Rd. York, PA on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30am. For more information contact District 98 office at 717-600-1198.   RETIREE PAGE and April 2008 INVITATION LETTER Click Here

There will be chapters set up in the different regions of the District, the next chapter is planned for the Altoona area, contact retired BR Pete Mathieu for more information and or to help get the Altoona chapter going.

4-1-08  Lock out continues at Philadelphia Mixers Corp. LL 2367    

The Lock-Out (strike) by members of Local Lodge 2367 employed by Philadelphia Mixer Corp in Palmyra, PA continues strong into their 5th month.  The 14 union members were locked out after their old contract expired and the union refused to cave into the employer unreasonable demands to cut the wages and benefits and rewrite the contract language that had been in effect for decades.  The Pennsylvania unemployment bureau has ruled against the workers in their unemployment case, but we have appealed that decision. 

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3-24-08    Congressman Altmire receives MNPL check

On March 19, 2008, Business Representative Todd Fichera presented Congressman Jason Altmire with a $5,000 check for his upcoming re-election.   Congressman Jason Altmire, represents the 4th Congressional District.  Jason Altmire defeated Melissa Hart for the seat in congress, she is trying to make a comeback for the seat. With our continued support and the support of our members Congressman Altmire can defeat her again and say goodbye to her for good. If there is anything that the Congressman can do to help any of our members or their families don't hesitate to contact his office.   Submitted by Todd Fichera, Business Representative, District Lodge 98 IAMAW

2-29-08 Another Organizing Win at Snyder of Berlin - Drivers

The Drivers, Deliverymen and Warehousemen at Snyder of Berlin, a Division of Birds Eye Foods, Inc. voted for the IAM to represent them in the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)  secret ballot election conducted on February 28, 2008. Congratulations to all the employees of Snyder for their success. District Lodge welcomes these 12 new members into our union family. Their brothers and sisters in the Quality Services department voted for the IAM representation last June, we are currently in contract negotiations for the Quality Services contract. They will join the employees in the maintenance department at Snyder of Berlin who have had an IAM negotiated contract for over 25 years.  They will become members of Local Lodge 2171.

Congratulations to District Lodge 98 Organizer Tom Fullard, Business Representative Bob Miller, Retired ADBR Pete Mathieu and the rest of team for another job well done!

2-29-08 Pittsburgh World of Wheels Show 2008

The World of Wheels Show held in Pittsburgh, PA February 22-23, 2008 was another great success. District Lodge 98 would like to thank everyone who helped at the show.

Business Representative Todd R. Fichera  states that "Only with your support and help was the show a success."

District 98 is raffling off this 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide on June 2, 2008. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.

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11-26-07  District Lodge 98 Honors Retiring ADBR Pete Mathieu

Pete Mathieu, Assistant Directing Business Representative, was honored for his upcoming Retirement at the 2007 Social held on November 10, 2007 at the Thomas E. Boger, District 98  Machinists Union Complex. About 160 people joined us in honoring Pete.

Pete was hired as a laborer at F.L. Smithe in Duncansville PA on August 18, 1972 and was initiated into Local Lodge 2348 on October 10, 1972. In 1975 he was elected Shop Steward and became a member of the Grievance and Negotiating Committees. In 1978, Pete was elected President of Local Lodge 2348 and remained in that position until September of 1997. While serving as President of Local 2348, Pete also served as Delegate to District 98, Delegate to the Pennsylvania State Machinists Council and Delegate to Grand Lodge Conventions. On September 20, 1997, Pete was appointed Business Representative to District 98 and was appointed Assistant Directing Business Representative on February 16, 2002. Pete also served as Educator to Local Lodge 2348 and District 98 and still serves as Public Relations Manager to the Pennsylvania State Machinists Council.

 Pete and Christine Mathieu have been married for twenty-five years and between them they have five sons, one daughter, and seven grandchildren. 

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 Pete's Thank You letter click here to see in MS Word Doc.                  Adobe Click here to see Pete's Thank You letter in Adobe.

11-26-07  District Lodge 98 Dedicates Property

Saturday, November 10, 2007 the Officers, members and staff of District 98 IAMAW honored and Proud to Dedicate and Name the Property of District 98 IAMAW in Honor of the Person who took the lead and who is most responsible for the members of District 98 to call this Beautiful property the home of District 98 IAMAW;  Brother Thomas E. Boger. "The Thomas E. Boger District 98 IAMAW Machinists Union Complex".

Tom, Thank you for your leadership in moving District 98 into the 21st Century.

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11-8-07  Robert Miller Appointed as Business Representative

Directing Business Representative Tom Boger has appointed Robert (Bob) Miller as a Business Representative effective October 1, 2007. BR Miller is appointed to fulfill retiring Business Representative Pete Mathieu term. BR Robert Miller is President of Local Lodge 2348 in Altoona, PA and Vice President of District Lodge 98.

Congratulations and welcome Brother Miller to our District 98 staff.  

10-25-07 DISTRICT 98's NEW SIGN is up

We now have our new sign in place. On November 10, 2007 at our District Social we will be dedicating the property as well as honoring retiring ADR Pete Mathieu.

click here View the new sign

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