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Chris Gillenwater is no longer with GLS. In parting, Chris wanted to pass along his regards to all UTU Local 161/GLS drivers. As he pursues other activities, he wanted all to know that your friendship will be remembered. We all wish the best for Chris.

Kiki Garrison Passed Away 4/13/08

Proposed Dues Measure Passed by Surprisingly Small Turnout. 4/10/08

New Uniforms Soon. 3/28/08

Dues restructure, presented at March meeting will be voted at April meeting.

Latest from "Save Our Union" 2/10/08

Election Results 2/8/08

Praise the Postal Service 1/23/08

Elections 1/19/08

Help Save Our Union! 1/8/08

Dues, and How They're Distributed 1/4/08

Save our Union News 1/4/08

January Meeting is last opportunity to submit petitions for office or to be nominated from the floor. Additionally, we will be discussing a proposed dues increase. Make plans to be there.

12/19/07 R.I.P. Jeannie Houchens

General Chairman Resigns 11/16/06

DOT Physical Headaches Continue 11/13/07

Save the UTU! 11/09/07

Smart? Time will Tell 11/04/07

From the Chairman 10/31/07

Nov- Dec Bids 10/21/07

October Newsletter 10/14/07

Second Round of ADA/Adverse Weather Training 10/10/07

Dues Information 9/23/07

Vacation Bids 9/14/07

ADA/Adverse Weather Training 9/29/07

Fall Bids 9/14/07

Days Off

Small Vehicle Assignments (Several Bids Involve Field Swaps)

Bidding Schedule

New bids are posted and the bidding process will begin soon. If you plan to bid a UW service (south lake union shuttle or night ride) you must sign up for the training classes prior to bidding. Anyone signed up for the class will be eligible to bid UW work. Failure to attend the class will result in the bid being awarded to the next senior qualified driver. These classes will only be offered on the listed dates. This training is an annual requirement per contractual agreement between GLS and University of Washington.

September Bids 8/23/07

August Newsletter 8/18/07

Latest Convention Results 8/15/07

Futhey, Martin, and Thompson elected to lead future! 8/13/07

SMART Becomes Reality, Effective Jan. 1st. 8/8/07

Important Letter from the Chairman 7/29/07

July Newsletter 7/19/07

Congratulations to Park (Cam) Chambliss - June Marks Twenty Years of Service

Congratulations to Rodney Overgaard - August Marks Twenty Years of Service

Board of Directors Votes Unanimously to Proposed Merger with Steelworkers 6/11/07

Full Text of Merger Agreement 6/14/07

SMWIA Constitution 6/24/07

My thoughts on what I've read so far. 7/24/07

Merger Documents say SMWIA Constitution will be ultimate rule... So why didn't you receive that document? Click here for form letter to request one, or type your own. 7/24/07

Merger Ballots Have Arrived 7/22/07

Merger Ballots to Arrive Soon, Vote by Phone 7/10/07

Based on What I have seen so far, my recommendation is to vote "no". You're going to receive a great deal of information which you'll have very little time to read, however it is important that you vote. The International Administration is trying to rush this past us, and I fear it's because they know that if we study it close, something is terribly wrong. Click here to see why I'm voting no. Vote your own conscious. But if you don't have time to read it, please vote no! Your vote could be the one that saves us from this!

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Local 161 Secretary-Treasurer Retires 6/5/07

Company Publishes Accident Procedure Memo 6/3/07

Credit Card Readers on Airport Express Service 5/19/07

DOT Physical Update 5/12/07

Summer Bid Package 5/18/07 If you print this, select "page setup" and check the box for background colors. If not, black squares will not print.

Summer Day's Off Bid Grid Bids and Days off Current as of 1645 on May 24th. Part time drivers bid Saturday, May 26.

Full Time Drivers Bid Schedule

Part Time Drivers Bid Schedule

Continuing Efforts to Obtain Gratuity Language 5/18/07

Summer Season Kick-Off 4/26/07

May 1 through June 7 Bid Package 4/20/07 Part time drivers bid Sunday, April 22, beginning at 0800. Minimum bids are two calendar days or fifteen (15) hours. Maximum bid is forty-five (45) hours. EXCEPTION - Night ride qualifies as a minimum bid and MUST be bid all five days.

Day Off Bids

Opt Out (preference list) Form For Full Time Drivers 4/17/07

Full Time Declaration Form for Part Time Drivers 4/17/07

GLS Announcement 4/06/07

"The Canadian Situation" According to Paul Thompson Anyone desiring another view should send me e-mail for another link.

January Newsletter 1/15/07

December Newsletter 12/19/06

November Newsletter 11/22/06

October Newsletter 10/20/06

September Newsletter 9/22/06

August Newsletter 8/16/06

We have a new Contract! 11/27/06 94% of the ballots cast were in favor of the new agreement, which can be found in it's entirety following the directory link in the left column.

Bowling League has been postponed until January

Airporter Guidelines 10/23/06

December Newsletter 120/19/06

November Newsletter 11/22/06

October Newsletter 10/20/06

September Newsletter 9/22/06

Local Committee of Adjustment Elections 9/16/06

Letter from Chairman Regarding Cell Phones 8/29/06

Letter from the Chairman to All Drivers 8/28/06

Tips in Washington State at Risk! 8/02/06 Write your elected officials!

April 30 Safety Bonuses 6/23/06

Noro-virus Concerns 6/13/06

Operational Safety, Bellevue Hyatt 6/13/06

Driver's Logs VS Fatigue 6/13/06

Peak Summer Day Incentive Program 5/15/06

Please submit Your Contract Suggestions soon 5/14/06

Letter to Mollie Jones regarding Camera installations in Coaches 3/15/06

Important Dues Notice 3/14/06

Letter to Ben Atherly Regarding Points Assessment Procedure Renovation 2/17/06

Contact Information Card 2/11/06

Proposed Revamp of Accident Points Table 2/5/06

Chairman's Update 1/10/05

Safety Bonus Delays 6/22/05

May 11th Arbitration 5/14/05

Follow Up to Airporter Uniforms 1/21/05

Bereavement Fund Needs Your Help 2/17/06

Proposed Constitutional Change 2/21/06

Springs Bids Available for Review 2/21/06

Points Assessments Procedure Renovation 2/17/06

Dues To Increase January 1st 12/16/05

Correspondence Regarding Employee Handbook 11/14/05

Results of Local Election 11/14/05

Five Dollar Dues Increase Does Not Pass 11/10/05

New Procedures for Ski Season Bid Period 11/8/05

Insurance Cost Keep Pace with Wage Increase. 10/22/05

Know Your Rights 9/13/05

Elections in November 10/11/05 Attention - Part Time Members

Salvation Army Drive 9/18/05

Tips For Writing Letters to Congress 9/16/05

Backs Changes in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1999 9/15/05

Bentley Honored at Monthly Meeting 9/13/05

Union Position Duties 9/8/05

Katrina Relief Fund 9/2/05

Watch Those Trip Permits! 8/10/05

Be Safe, Be Well 8/9/05

President Thompson Interprets Constitution 8/9/05

Harsher Rules Cost Driver's Jobs 8/9/05

Update Regarding Brother Barnes 8/16/05

Onboard Ticket Sales Audits 5/26/05

If you worked the Starbucks, Boeing, or Microsoft moves during the week of 2/21/05, we need to hear from you!

Federal Definitions of Serious Traffic Violations can be found by following the link to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, then go to article 383.5

Important Notice Regarding Ski Bids 2/1/05

Company Policy Regarding Uncompensated Time 10/3/2001 2/11/05

Serious shortcomings of Internal Company Communication 1/12/05

Follow up with David Gudgel 1/18/05

Company Proposes New Airporter Uniforms 12/22/04

Airporter Uniform Update 1/21/05

Moral, Who Cares? 11/30/04

Important Notice for Airport Express and Trolley Operators 9/26/04

Norwalk-like Virus Q&A From CDC 6/9/04

Does the Company Care About You? 6/8/04