JBLM vehicle mechanics vote to join Machinists Union

Mechanics who work for URS Federal Services at Joint Base Lewis-McChord voted 4-to-1 to join Machinists Union District Lodge 751.

All is Calm: Holiday Hints for Families with Kids

Hints for keeping the holidays calm

Workers' rights are human rights, Machinists Union vice president says

Working people everywhere have basic human rights, a senior Machinists Union leader said. That includes the right to join a union and bargain for fair pay.

A Spiritual Hunger: Why Man-Made Idols Don't Work [BOOK EXCERPT]

The stuff we use for idols has changed over the years, but God's desire to fill up every void of our souls hasn't.

Machinists fight hunger during KING-TV's Hometeam Harvest

Machinists Union District Lodge 751 provided cash and volunteers to support KING-TV's annual Hometeam Harvest food drive to benefit Northwest Harvest.

Machinists raise $299,000 for Guide Dogs of America

Over the past four years, District 751 Machinists have raised more than $1 million for the charity.

Couples: Combining Finances… Or Not

Best practices on combining accounts.

Battles Men Face: Work as Worth

What you do cannot be the measure of who you are. Accomplishments come in all areas of life, not just in the world of work.

Imagination

The value of imagining

Preparing for the “Fiscal Cliff”

What is the fiscal cliff and what does it mean for you.

Kids in the Kitchen

Invite kids into the kitchen when you cook for the holidays

Mission names Puyallup Machinist 'Volunteer of the Year'

A Machinists Union member has been honored for forging a strong link between his union and The Rescue Mission in Tacoma.

Sumner Machinist cultivates crops and community

Machinists Union Terry "Caveman" Henderson gave of his time and money to support a Sumner community garden.

Take Charge of Your Life: Battles Men Face 30-Day Book Giveaway

If you and/or men you know face similar challenges, I hope you'll participate in my 30-day giveaway of Battles Men Face: Strategies to Win the War Within.

The Painful Ordinariness of Marriage Equality

This post in support of Referendum 74 and Marriage Equality was written by Rev. Eric C. Kaminetzky, minister of the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls & their friends.

Union president explains endorsement process, political involvement

Machinists Union District Lodge 751 is supporting candidates who support working people, the union's district president said.

Election: 'It's about people and it's about jobs," Cantwell tells Machinists

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell rallied supporters at the Machinists Union's Auburn Union Hall on Oct. 26.

Machinists donate 500 pounds of candy for Hallowen party

Members of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 collected more than 500 pounds of candy for a Salvation Army Halloween party.

Union teams with Pacific Raceways to raise $43,000 for charity

Over the past seven years, Machinists Union District Lodge 751 and Pacific Raceways have generated $43,000 for Guide Dogs of America.

Unemployed or Under-employed College Grads: Managing Student Loan Debt

Here is some advice on how to be smart about paying back your student loans.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Real World Identity Goes Virtual: Who You Are Matters

Who you are matters, not only to you and those who love you, but to the people who want access to your data and money as well.

Read to Me

Become a reading-together family. Ideas to get you started or back to sharing books

Preparing for Open Enrollment

When it's open enrollment do you know what to do?

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Disconnect Angst: If Thine Eye Offend Thee

If you think it's hard to disconnect now, it'll only get harder as computing technology becomes part of our wardrobe, our accessories, and even our bodies.

Leaf Wreath

Fall weather begs for a leaf wreath on the door.

Avoid going broke paying for your kids’ activities

An article about paying for the consistently increasing cost of children activities.

17 years ago today

The unforgettable 1995 Griffey photo and the story behind the image.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

What's your favorite Edmonds nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Edmonds, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Union Collecting Food for KING-TV's Hometeam Harvest

Machinists Union District Lodge 751 is collecting cash and food, and mobilizing volunteers, for KING-TV's Hometeam Harvest food drive.

Team 751 Machinists to Take Part in Breast Cancer Walk

Machinists Union members are taking part in the fight against breast cancer this weekend.

Ways to Boost Learning

Physical activity have benefits beyond helping you feel better.

Injured Machinist Thanks Union, Vows Return to Boeing

Josh Divers, who lost his legs in a high-profile accident at Boeing's Everett plant in February, thanked fellow Machinists Union members for their support.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

The Toll of Technology: What are We Sacrificing for the Sake of Convenience?

Certainly, computers get things done more quickly and, presumably, perfectly. But isn't there something to be said for the knowledge and independence we are sacrificing for the sake of convenience?

Machinists use IAM benefits to help Boeing save money

Three Machinists used their union benefits to get Six Sigma training; now they're using it to help Boeing improve 767 production processes.