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PAGE 10 | May 1, 2015 | NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS Baggage handlers at PDX vote to join Machinists Union Contract baggage handlers at Portland International Airport (PDX) voted April 2 to join Ma- chinists District W24. The 24 regular full-time and part-time “bag jammer techni- cians” and dispatchers work for ABM Onsite Services West, Inc. Workers oversee the conveyor system inside the matrix at PDX, ensuring that all passen- gers’ luggage leaving on depart- ing flights makes it safely and efficiently to the ramp agents. Workers first sought union representation in July 2014. Af- ter a petition was filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the employer chal- lenged the jurisdiction, contend- ing that ABM’s operations and employees at PDX were subject to the Railway Labor Act (RLA). The NLRB typically refers such matters to the National Mediation Board, which admin- isters RLA, if jurisdiction is in doubt, but not until hearing from both sides. A hearing took place in late January, at which time the labor agency determined that the NLRB had jurisdiction over this case. The NLRB oversaw the elec- tion, and on April 2, 75 percent of the workforce voted to join Machinists Lodge 1005. Bargaining for a first contract began in late April. ABM is a Delaware corpora- tion that provides janitorial, JAIME RODRIGUEZ for Hillsboro School Board, Pos. 7 ENDORSED BY: Northwest Oregon Labor Council; PCC Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals; PCC Federation of Classified Employees; Hillsboro Education Association; State Sen. Chuck Riley; State Rep. Joe Gallegos; Hillsboro City Councilor Kyle Allen Hillsboro School District needs to increase Teacher and Staff Retention/ Professional Development; Increase Security and Safety at Schools; Keep from outsourcing services; Increase Nurses and Librarians at Schools VOTE May 19 (Authorized and paid for by the Friends of Jaime Rodriguez) I NDEPENDENT R ETIREMENT L IVING Westmoreland's Union Manor Marshall Union Manor 6404 SE 23rd Ave. Portland 97202 2020 NW Northrup Portland 97209 503•233•5671 503•225•0677 Manors Make the Difference • Studio and One-Bedroom Apartments • Affordable Rent includes Utilities ( EXCEPT PHONE AND CABLE ) • Planned Events, Clubs, and Activities • Ideal Locations offer easy access to Bus Lines, Shopping, and Entertainment • No Costly Buy-In or Application Fees • Federal Rent Subsidies Available (M UST Q UALIFY ) parking, facilities engineering, security, and landscaping serv- ices at locations nationwide. At PDX, the company con- tracts with the Portland Airlines Consortium to assist with bag- gage screening. The consortium is comprised of all the airlines that operate out of the Portland airport. After 9-11, all airports were required to install equipment needed for security screening. 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Ads should be 15 to 20 words, all in lower case (NO CAPITAL LETTERS). Ads must include a phone number, including area code, or they will not be published. No commercial or business ads. HOW TO SUBMIT A CLASSIFIED AD Indicate which union you are a member of, and send your ad to michael492@comcast.net or by mail to PO Box 13150, Portland OR 97213. We publish the first and third Fridays of each month, and the deadline is one week prior to that. WWW . THEUNIONMANORS . ORG Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 12-6 140
