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Open Military planning at the Forum local level for success To The Editor: Past military leaders quickly learned that without strategic planning, battles would be lost. The goal of their planning was to achieve a competitive advantage. Just as business has done in the 1950s to now, strategic planning is another tool companies have to achieve a competi- tive advantage. American corporations are stronger than ever when it comes to labor issues. After the fall of the stock market in 2000, significant legislation was passed in the employer’s favor. Outsourcing, in- ternational trade agreements, lower in- terest rates, plant shutdowns, huge em- ployee cutbacks all gave companies a competitive advantage. Labor is in a defensive position. Now American workers are picking up the pieces by relocating, retraining or being forced into early retirement. Any hiring has been slow and job increases are in lower-paying service-sector in- dustry non-union positions. Alan Greenspan has turned the reins over to Ben Benanke while interest rates swing back up. Inflation remains under 4 percent and we sign contacts with 2 percent wage increases, 100 percent health premium increases, plus other major takeaways. Labor must use strate- gic planning as part of their overall busi- ness plan or be willing to accept con- stant losing and decertifying locals. Strategic planning means something new to most of us and new things mean change. That is not always easy to do. Change can be hard only if you don’t want it. But look at what the options are. Everyone must realize how much power and control companies have taken over and the importance of unions moving toward offensive posturing, and then change becomes the only natural choice. Local union leadership must make behavioral changes and become proac- tive, build a higher professional standard of expectation, responsible learners and teachers and develop an entrepreneur’s spirit. The point is, it is up to us at the local union membership level to control what we can. We must take responsibility for our own future and make intelligent choices. We must develop strategic plans that fit into our overall business plan and goals. If we want to survive as leaders, we must provide a direction that leads and always strives for excellence from ourselves and for our members. Ray Low Standing Committee, Treasurer AWPPW Local 60 Newberg, OR Carpenters’ golf tourney raises funds for scholarships The Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters is looking for sponsors and players for its fifth annual Scholar- ship Endowment Golf Tournament. This year’s event is slated for July 27 at Trophy Lake Golf and Casting Club in Port Orchard, Wash. The nonprofit scholarship fund helps Carpenters’chil- dren and grandchildren go to college. In the first four years, 171 scholarships have been awarded, totaling $98,000. Entry fee for the four-person scram- ble is $150. Sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000 for a Title Sponsorship. For more information, call John Schraner at the Willamette Carpenters Training Center, 503-287-3708, or 877- 287-9282. THE UNION PLUS ® MORTGAGE PROGRAM Provided Exclusively by Chase Home Finance E E FR BARGAIN COUNTER Free ads to subscribers DEADLINE: Friday prior to publication Published 1st and 3rd Fridays Send to: NW Labor Press, PO Box 13150, Portland, OR 97213 Classified ads MUST include area code on all phone numbers or they will not be published Automotive ‘94 CHEVY, S10, LS, 4.3, V6, 4wd, AT, AC, 146k miles, nice looking, $4888.88. 503 657-7058 ‘95 CHEVY 1500, 4x4, z71, ext cab, V8, loaded, canopy, tow pkg, $10,500 OBO. 503 632-5595 ‘78 F150 AT, PS, PB, transcooler straight body, extras, $1,250. 503 723-9988 ‘68 DODGE POWER WAGON 4x4, camper spe- cial, 318 4 spd, posi, $1,500 OBO. 503 829-4838 ‘87 MERCEDES 190L, auto, leather, CD, 126k miles, superior cond, $3,200. 503 245-2297 ‘89 DODGE CARAVAN, tired but dependable, good brakes, tires, license, new radiator, 3 seats, $500 cash. 503 630-4177 ‘78 F250 SUPER CAB, 4x4, big block, auto, $3,500 OBO or trade?. 503 892-1945 ‘97 HONDA PASSPORT LX, 4x4, 97k miles, ex- cellent inside and out, power, new tires, black. 360 687-4173 Housing ROCKAWAY BEACH Oregon oceanfront vaca- tion rental, 3 bed, sleeps 8, direct beach access, $175/nite. 503 842-9607 CANNON BEACH, 2 bed, 1 block beach, 1 block down town, no smoking, no pets, $120 nite. 503 632-4017 SEASIDE 2BD, 1 bath, 1.5 blocks to ocean, sleeps 6, no smoking, no pets, available spring break, $95 nite. 503 667-4097 Wanted OLD WOODWORKING tools, planes, levels, chisels, folding rules, handsaws, spoke shaves, slicks, adzes, tool chests. 503 659-0009 School bus safety poster contest open to students When it comes to mortgages, we’re taking a stand for Union members. Chase is backing union members with the Union Plus® Mortgage Program — a home purchase and refinancing program exclusively for union members, their parents and children. • FREE Mortgage Assistance Benefit If you are unemployed or disabled. • A wide variety of mortgages Choose from fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, and low- or no-closing costs options. • Special Lending First-time homebuyer and less-than-perfect credit programs. • Savings on closing costs Member-only savings on new purchases and refinance. It all adds up to more home-buying power. Contact your local Union Plus® Mortgage Specialist 866-729-6016 Union Plus is a registered trademark of Union Privilege. Eligibility for mortgage assistance begins one year after closing on a Union Plus Mortgage through Chase Home Finance. This offer may not be combined with any other promotional offer or rebate, is not transferable, and is available to bona fide members of participating unions. For down payments of less than 20%, mortgage insurance (MI) is required and MI charges apply. All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Program terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Not all products are available in all states or for all loan amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. ©2005 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All Rights Reserved. P-UP 104 2A-7604 10/05 PAGE 10 NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS • 15 words or less • Include address label from front page and telephone number • Sorry, we cannot accept ads over the telephone • No commercial or business ads • 1 ad per issue • Type or print legibly Students K-12 are eligible to enter in a National School Bus Safety Week poster contest and win U.S. Savings Bonds valued from $50 to $1,000. Thousands of school districts in over 40 states participate in local and state- level competitions to select artwork that depicts school bus safety-related themes and encourages and promotes school bus safety. The winning posters are used to promote safer school trans- portation for everyone. Entries must be turned in by April 19 to: Ron Mapes, 10100 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR 97220. For contest rules and informatino go to: √www.optaschoolbus.org/Activi- ties/Poster_Contest/index.htm . For more information, contact Angel Priest at apriest@pps.k12.or.us . 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The group meets the 4th Tuesday each month (Feb. 28), at noon at Milwaukie Elks Lodge, 13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd. For more information, call Max Loucks at 503-286-1464 Workers Memorial Scholarship deadline is March 1 SALEM — The deadline to apply for a Workers Memorial Scholarship for the 2006-07 academic year is March 1. Applicants must be Oregon residents receiving fatality benefits, a dependent or spouse of a fatally-in- jured worker, or the dependent or spouse of an Oregon worker who in- curred a permanent total disability while on the job. For more information, call Kathy Mossbrucker, Oregon-OSHA, at 503- 947-7992. FEBRUARY 17, 2006
