Last Friday the pressmen all brought in food to wish their colleagues farewell as thirteen men were laid off from the newspaper. How to say goodbye after working together over twenty-five years together isn’t an easy task. We wish the thirteen men the best in their lives after the Los Angeles Times.
The following were let go on New Years Eve
Frank Lind
Al Calderon
Victor Banuelos
Marcus Lewis
Kent Osborne
Terry Allen
David Allmon
Jeff Forbes
Danny Koval
Kyle Wegener
Baltazar Reyes
Geoff Hemenway
Emmett Jaime
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Speaking for the Valley contingent, I can say great people that helped me grow into manhood--they taught me about loyalty, work ethic, and spirituality.
To the remaining few, be strong; be resolute--stand together in spite of your differences, there is a future.
For those that have left, been laid off, or been terminated you know there is and will be a life outside of this company.
A friend of mine in the Fairfax area....(a well known LA disc jockey) says pages AA4/5 were missing from his paper today (Wednesday).
I have not personally inspected the paper.....so, I just am going on his say-so. But,if it's true......you get what you (don't) pay for.......
That should be AA3/4..
Friends. Brothers, for the longest time my eyes counldn't see beyond the LA Times building. There is life after The Times, I'm proud to have worked with a bunch of great people and friends, I can say that I will always carry those moments in my heart. Good luck to all, there is life beyond the Times!
Life doesn't end when you walk out that door for the last time. I hit the gate in April of 2009 and never looked back. If you haven't prepared yourself yet, you better get busy.
I was given my walking papers in 2005 and it has been the best thing that could have ever happened to me with that company. My life has been a 1000 % better as a result. The place isn't what it was in the 70's,80's & 90's. It was going down hill before they sold. It is just that you never want to see it happen since it puts you in a position to get off your ass and make some big changes. For those left, get ready the newspaper business is on its way out (if you think not your in trouble) Do what you can now to prepare. What happens when you get let go is in your hands, because the company and the "so called union" sure isn't going to help you. Good luck to you all, life is- and does get better after the Times "A LOT BETTER" if you take an active role in doing something about it.
It's just so sad.:-(
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