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AFSCME Council 75 re-elects Gillespie president; dedicates building to Lucy BEND – Gary Gillespie was re- elected president of the American Federation of State, County and Mu- nicipal Employees Oregon Council 75. He defeated challenger Tina Turner-Morfitt. Morfitt had served as first vice president of the 22,000- member council. Gillespie, a member of Local 1724 (City of Eugene), said he was “hum- bled and honored” to continue as pres- ident, a post he has held since 2001. Delegates to the biennial conven- tion April 13-15 at the Riverhouse Ho- tel and Convention Center also passed resolutions restructuring their dues payment system from a flat monthly fee to a percentage based on wages, and named its Portland headquarters the “William Lucy AFSCME Labor Center,” in tribute to their Interna- tional Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy. Lucy, who was the convention’s keynote speaker, predicted that the Senate will pass labor’s top legislative issue this session — the Employee Free Choice Act. The bill , H.R. 800, would level the playing field when workers seek to form a union and bar- gain. H.R. 800 passed the House ear- EE R F 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 • 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ads • 1 ad per issue • Type or print legibly Classified ads MUST include area code on all phone numbers or they will not be published Automotive AFSCME International Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy (center) was “speechless” after delegates to the Oregon Council 75 convention voted to name their Portland office the “William Lucy AFSCME Labor Center.” At the podium is Chuck Moffit of Portland Local 189, at the far left is Gary Gillespie, who later was re-elected president of the council, and at the right is Council 75 Executive Director Ken Allen. lier this year and is awaiting hearings in the Senate. “If they don’t produce on this issue in this Congress, we’ll make sure the next Congress has members that do,” Lucy said. ’98 FORD CROWN Victoria LX sedan, V8, PS, AC, leather interior, ex cond, 92k, $5,100. 503 538-8042 ’74 EL CAMINO, 350-350, daily driver, no DEQ, PS, PW, tilt, PDL, air, $800. 503 621-3090 (Doug) ’78 MERCURY COUGAR brougham, 4dr, 47k verifiable miles, V8, 351, air, auto, ex cond, $6,000. 503 359-7526 2 PIRELLI LT tires, LT265/79R17, like new, $100 each. 503 761-7442 ’93 CORVETTE CONV, 20,600 miles, white w/red inte- rior, black top, AT, $20,000. 503 236-5822 ’96 VOLKS JETTA GLS, overall good cond, must see, $2,600. 503 353-6322 Housing ROCKAWY BEACH house, just minutes to beach, sleeps 9, 3 bd. 503 355-2136 or 503 709-6018 ROCKWAY BEACH vacation home, 3 bed, sleeps 8, beachfront, all amenities, $175/nite. 503 842-9607 280 ACRES, Central Oregon, small cabin, water well, secluded, 30% down, terms, $280,000. 541 468-2961 PINE HOLLOW Reservoir waterfront rental, ideal for groups. 541 544-0979 or 503 804-8447 BEAUTIFUL 4BED/2.5 bath on 8000 sq ft lot w/RV park- ing, oversized 3-car garage, LR, DR, FR, approx 2400 sq ft, Oregon City, $379,000. 503 659-3297 NORTH BEND, 400 sq ft park model and 10x20 shop, furnished, near dunes in park, $35,000. 541 759-3531 ® THE UNION PLUS MORTGAGE PROGRAM Provided Exclusively by Chase Home Finance Wanted OLD WOODWORKING tools, planes, levels, chisels, folding rulers, handsaws, slicks, adzes, leather tools, chests. 503 659-0009 CASH FOR older Hawaiian shirts and older oil paint- ings. 503 653-1506 RESTORER WANTS log saws, log saw handles/hard- ware, broad/double bit axes, hard hats, blacksmith ham- mers. 503 819-3736 JUNK CARS, removal of unwanted cars and pickups. 503 314-8600 MOTORCYCLES, STREET and dirt, running or not, also musical instruments. 503 880-8183 When it comes to mortgages, we’re taking a stand for Union members. 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Contact your local Union Plus® Mortgage Specialist 866-729-6016 866-729-6016 Ext. 3016 Rain Forest Boots Made in America! Try a pair on, you’ll like them. Tough boots for the Northwest. 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. 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