Union Dues at the Los Angeles Times

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As you may have been aware, the company had agreed to extend our contract through the end of June. Our International Representative, Mike Huggins was contacted approximately a week ago by Tribune Attorney, Amy Foran, in a message, Amy informed Mike that due to our numerous grievances, and the nature of the grievances, the company would not be extending our contract again.

In short, we are currently operating without a contract; and we are still negotiating a new one. As a result of the contract expiration, the company informed the union that it would no longer honor the dues check off language and would not deduct and forward members dues to the Local.

The Local sought to establish a debit system with our bank Wells Fargo, to allow members to have their dues automatically deducted from their checking or saving account. Wells Fargo informed Secretary Treasurer Williams that they are unable to establish a debit account for us at this time so members will need to mail their monthly dues into the Local to insure that they remain in good standing and the Local can continue to serve the members.

Local 140-N asks that you please send your check or money order on or before the second pay period of each month, and no later that the 28^th of each month (including July). Please remit $60.00 if a full member5, and $48.04 if currently a beck objector payable to:

GCC/IBT Local 140-N

25852 McBean Parkway, Unit 312

Valencia, CA. 91355

Thank you Brothers and Sisters for understanding, we are working on getting the improvements sought by the members in our next contract and need your complete support and cooperation during the negotiations.

Fraternally and In Solidarity,

Ronnie Pineda,

President,

GCC/IBT Local 140-N