Oral History
Retirees talk about our Union and their experiences

The Value of Union Membership - Three Retirees
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History memoribilia at District 751 Seattle Union Hall

Linda Simms - 1

Linda Simms was a long time member of IAM District 751 who won the national “Worker of the Year” award in 1995. She attached her award to her picket sign during the 1995 strike. She is the daughter of Don Clemons.

Linda Simms - 2

Don Clemens - 1

Don Clemons was an IAM District 751 activist and Business Representative.

Don Clemens - 2

Don Clemens - 3

Don Clemens - 4

Ken Lonn 1a

Ken Lonn, a machinist and an artist, talks about his experience as an union member in District 751 and his messages behind his art pieces.

Ken Lonn was a miner in Washington and Idaho before he was a member of IAM Local F. He is a life-long artist and sculpture and created the various sculptures at the District 751 halls.

Ken Lonn 1b

Ken Lonn 1c

Ken Lonn 1d

Ken Lonn 1e

Al Wydick 1a

Al Wydick was an IAM District 751 activist, District President of IAM 751 from 1977 to 1980, and active in the 751 Retirement Club.

Al Wydick 1b

Al Wydick 1c

Ruth Render 1a

Ruth Render was a long time member of IAM District 751 and active in the 751 Retirement Club.

Ruth Render 1b

Ruth Render 1c

Ruth Render 1d

Mary King 1a

Mary King was a long time member of IAM District 751 and active in the 751 Retirement Club.

Mary King 1b

Mary King 1c

Mary King 1d

Mary King 1e

Carl Schwartz 1a

Carl Schwartz was an IAM District 751 activist, President of IAM Local 751-F, and active in the 751 Retirement Club.

Carl Schwartz 1b

Carl Schwartz 1c

Carl Schwartz 1d

Carl Schwartz 1e

Carl Schwartz 1f

Ron McGaha - 1

Ron McGaha was an IAM District 751 activist and served as Administrative Assistant to the District President through the 1990’s into the 2000’s until retirement.