I have found the union page for the Los Angeles Times Pressroom employees, thanks to Greg Malcolm. Seems all union information is removed from the pressroom before many of us are able to see and read it.
Save Our Trade Click here to access the site.
This does not mean I endorse the union movement at the newspaper, just attempting to give both sides equal exposure.
Ed
Like i said before if i didn"t like it in our shop.Iwould go looking for a union shop.Go down to the SAN DIEGO paper they are a union shop see how good it is.NOT. GO AHEAD we will not miss you very few unhappy pressman
ReplyDeleteSAVE OUR TRADE Was that started and developed by a paster maker.Sorry it makes me laugh only because of the persons credibility. PEACE
ReplyDeleteI didnt realize we lost so much as I read the list.It made me think on where we are headed to.
ReplyDeleteA OCpressman who slowly changed his mind
Someone sounds bitter over there... OCoperator since you never have taken the opportunity to get to know those individuals who have taken
ReplyDeletethe time to educate people about Labor Law... You on the other hand sound like a grumpy old fart
Question ocoperator was it the truth on that website looks like it from here .And attacking those " pastermakers "credibility" does not make you anti-union folks look very smart
ReplyDeletePeace be with you
I didnt know you pressman were experts on labor law.And by the way i am happy and young at heart not grumpy but high energy.Not attacking anyone just stating someone credibility not very good in OC.Also smart enough to know i dont need some organazation to take money out of my check.Still a great job and place to work.If that sounds to be a grumpy old fart oh well sorry.MOST LIKELY YOU CANT KEEP A PACE WITH ME.PEACE
ReplyDeleteYeah OC operator but it's Taxable ( you can write it off you know ..look at your 1040 ) wink ...wink :)
ReplyDeleteIt's called reading ocpressman give it a try some time you will be surprise what you will find.Since mark will only give you his side.You can do it. :)
ReplyDeleteJust my opinion Mark K. is not only a wonderful person. But also a great leader for us in production.Somebody has to fill the shoes and i feel he has been doing a great job.I know he can not please everybodys wishes but he has a job to do and needs to please his bosses. Most likely he is doing the best he can.We can sit back and say he is doing this wrong and this wrong.But he has been in this buisness as long as most of us presspeople. Cut him some slack it is a very fast changing buisness he is doing a great job. I just hope he can smooth and polish Russ up a bit.Remember he is original Times Brother Peace
ReplyDeleteHey, O.C. Operator,
ReplyDelete(AKA) (name deleted by blog administrator),
I thought we were done with this type of nonsense. You should show a little courage and not hide behind an anonymous blog post. Do you think you are above anyone who does not hold the title of operator? You are like a captain without a ship, YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE A CREW!I am sure no one working downstairs will appreciate you labeling them as mere "paster makers" We are all Journeyman pressman and presswomen and perform more than just prepare make-ups.
Let's see if the next time you are given a crew to operate, how much will your crew downstairs be willing to do for you since you think so little of their skills.
Now as far as my credibility, it is beyond reproach.
For someone who has the skeletons in their closet that you do, I don't think you should be casting any stones.
Understand this (name deleted by blog administrator), you do not know me and if you would like to discuss the Union and it's benefits with me I'd be more than willing to educate you personally.
I hear the skeltons knocking on the closet door....
Dear Readers,
ReplyDeleteMy moderator (Jesse) contacted me regarding a comment using a first and last name of an anonymous user.
We talked over the phone on the options we had before us.
We could (1) reject the comment (2)post the comment as is (3) or edit out the name.
Option three was our decision.
Responding to ronnie.Just to let you know i do have a crew.Do you? Also never said operator was above other pressman and presswomen.You must feel a little insecure i am so sorry.Some journeymen would struggle in a union shop with skills as making pasters and plating up.Sorry you are stuggling in great workplace in OC PEACE
ReplyDeleteUnion dues are deductible to the extent that they exceed 2 percent of your gross income!under miscellaneous deductions, So if you make 70000 per year you wouldnt deduct anything below 1400 dollars, not one cent! only amounts above 2 percent are deductible and very likely that doesnt apply to many. Look at Schedule A on fed tax forms for yourself.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let everyone know that a BLOG has been set up on our website so you can also leave your comments and communicate with one another there as well.
ReplyDeleteO.C. Operator, you can't hide there!
www.saveourtrade.com
Sign a card!
Whatever little ronnie you still need to learn our trade.You could not pay me to sign a card to jump on your little bandwagon.Try a little teamwork and become a real worker learn our trade and you might feel better about yourself and wont need support from another source.Peace a team player
ReplyDeleteGentlemen,
ReplyDeleteCan't we all just get along?
mr.oc
ReplyDeleteYou sound a little wired to me. Your just not getting it, or maybe your not getting any, or maybe you don't want to get it, or maybe you can't get it anymore.
Get a life!