Steve Chacon, longtime ABC 7 photographer was 58 - LA Observed
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Los Angeles Times Pfaffinger Foundation
I noted a sharp increase the past few days to the information regarding the Pfaffinger Foundation, and didn't give it much though until a message arrived a moment ago. The sender mentioned many employees have received a letter from the foundation, but didn't have any further information. I'll send an email to the foundation's CEO and see what is happening?
PFAFFINGER FOUNDATION HISTORY
PFAFFINGER FOUNDATION HISTORY
PFAFFINGER FOUNDATION was established in 1936 by Frank Pfaffinger, a cabinet-maker from Bavaria who
immigrated to the United
States in 1882 and began working for the Los
Angeles Times in 1887. During a 53-year
career with the Los Angeles Times, Mr. Pfaffinger also served as treasurer of
the Times Mirror Company, formerly the parent company of the newspapers whose
employees are now served by the Foundation.
He helped the company grow through his frugal spending policies and careful business practices.
Mr. Pfaffinger was a philanthropist who cared deeply about
the welfare of his fellow employees, often anonymously helping employees in
need. He was an early shareholder of
Times Mirror, acquired real estate in Los Angeles
and elsewhere in Southern California, and
invested in a number of local business ventures. Four years before his death in 1940, he set
aside the bulk of his estate to create a permanent foundation that would that
would, as he requested, assist “needy employees and former employees of The
Times Mirror Company,” and their families.
Since the Foundation’s assistance program became fully operational in
1945, grants have been made continuously to employees, retirees, and their
families.
Frank Pfaffinger’s extraordinary insight created a legacy
that continues into the 21st Century. Direct financial assistance, coupled with the
support and guidance of professional case managers, make the Pfaffinger Foundation
a rare and nearly unique organization.
TODAY
The Pfaffinger Foundation continues to honor the legacy of
Frank Pfaffinger. Managed by a professional
staff under the direction of a board of directors, the Pfaffinger Foundation
provides help to eligible employees, retirees, and surviving spouses at the
newspapers previously owned by Times Mirror.
Assistance is provided for such needs as medical expenses, emergency
food and shelter, and other basic necessities due to unforeseen financial
difficulties. The Foundation does not
provide funds for usual or voluntary expenses such as weddings, travel, or
investments.
Los Angeles Times employees are also eligible for assistance
from the Foundation. A separate brochure
is available for them describing the Foundation’s programs.
Sneak Peek: Pivot Programming
Visit http://www.getpivot.tv OR call 855.WantPivotTv to find out how to watch pivot.
pivot is a new television network from Participant Media — the people that brought you movies and documentaries like "Lincoln", "Food, Inc.", and "An Inconvenient Truth."
pivot delivers diverse talent and an entertaining mix of original and acquired programming. Content will range from a live nightly topical show to narrative films and documentaries, alongside original comedies and dramas. Available to more than 40 million subscribers at launch, the network is also coming soon as a live streaming channel via an interactive, downloadable app.
pivot is a new television network from Participant Media — the people that brought you movies and documentaries like "Lincoln", "Food, Inc.", and "An Inconvenient Truth."
pivot delivers diverse talent and an entertaining mix of original and acquired programming. Content will range from a live nightly topical show to narrative films and documentaries, alongside original comedies and dramas. Available to more than 40 million subscribers at launch, the network is also coming soon as a live streaming channel via an interactive, downloadable app.
Old newspaper era is over: Obama
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama acknowledged the problems facing the US newspaper industry on Wednesday, ironically in an interview that was distributed via online retail giant Amazon's Kindle e-reader.
Complete article can be viewed at The International News
Gannett Blog: Wisconsin | More layoffs reported today; GM is out...
Gannett Blog: Wisconsin | More layoffs reported today; GM is out...: [ Updated at 6:06 p.m. ET. ] In a comment, a reader reports a total of 31 layoffs today across all 10 Wisconsin newspapers. [ Updated at ...
DONATE A DOLLAR - SUGAR FILM PROJECT
We have a launched a 'DONATE A DOLLAR' Campaign. $1 goes a long way, and if everyone who ever clicks on our page, likes our FB, followers us on twitter or hears about us donates just $1 we could reach our goal of feeding 10,000 homeless youth! Please share our campaign and get your friends to donate just $1 towards this fantastic cause and add some SUGAR into their lives and yours! Be a SWEET Fan of the SUGAR FILM PROJECT! Every little bit helps! Please help us, help them! Thank you.
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Youth
Homelessness refers to youth who are homeless, at risk of homelessness
or caught in the cycle of homelessness. This includes the many homeless
youth (some say as high as 80%) who don't live on the street and who are
among the hidden homeless. The age definition of youth ranges from as
young as 12 to as old as 29. Most often, youth are defined as 16-24
years old.
Facts about Homeless Youth:
- Comprise the fastest growing age group within the homeless population.
- Approximately 100 million youth living on the streets worldwide today.
- Approximately 1.7 million homeless teens in the US
- An estimated 65,000 youth are homeless across Canada.
- 39% of the homeless population is under 18.
- 5,000 young people die every year because of assault, illness or suicide while on the street.
- A U.S. Department of Health & Human Services study found that 46% of homeless youth left their home because of physical abuse. 17% left because of sexual abuse.
- Approximately 70-75% of homeless youth are 'local kids' from the surrounding geographic area.
- Studies have found high rates of mental problems among homeless youth, both as a cause and a consequence of homelessness.
- Over 50% of young people in shelters and on the streets report that their parents told them to leave or knew they were leaving and didn’t care.
- Teens age 12 to 17 are more likely to become homeless than adults.
- The average age a teen becomes homeless is 14.7 years old
Gannett Blog: I've now started tracking a new round of layoffs
Gannett Blog: I've now started tracking a new round of layoffs: Gannett's U.S. newspaper division has launched another series of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, according to notes I've b...
New Cigarette Tax Could Reduce State Revenues
Photo courtesy Sudipto_Sarkar, flickr
SB 768, by state Sen. Kevin de León, D-Los Angeles, would increase the state’s cigarette tax another $2 a pack from the current 87 cents. That would be a 230 percent hike, to $2.87.
Conrad Black on Newspaper Title Sales, U.S. Exceptionalism
July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Conrad Black, the former Hollinger International Inc. chairman convicted in 2007 on fraud and obstruction charges, talks about the newspaper industry, Rupert Murdoch and Warren Buffett's business strategies, and the outlook for U.S. democracy. Black speaks with Erik Schatzker and Sara Eisen on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers." (Source: Bloomberg)
Today in Labor History
July 31 - Members of the National Football League Players Association begin what is to be a 2-day strike, their first. The issues: pay, pensions, the right to arbitration and the right to have agents - 1970
Fifty-day baseball strike ends - 1981
The Great Shipyard Strike of 1999 ends after Steelworkers at Newport News Shipbuilding ratify a breakthrough agreement which nearly doubles pensions, increases security, ends inequality, and provides the highest wage increases in company and industry history to nearly 10,000 workers at the yard. The strike lasted 15 weeks - 1999\
SOLIDARITY WORKS!!! via- Teamsters
Gold Coast Ambulance employees are vowing to strike as long as necessary to win a pay increase. Right now they’re making fast-food wages. Please show some support for our brothers and sisters at Teamsters Local 542 who walked off the job yesterday. Read more: http://www.kyma.com/slp.php?idN=8646&cat=Local+News
Wednesday Morning in the Blogosphere
Los Angeles Times pressmen late 1960's
The Indianapolis Star hit list - Ruth Holladay
Media, left out of the relationship - Jeff Jarvis
Plain Dealer staffers claim newspaper lied - Crain's
Old newspapers can inform, entertain - Knox News
Des Moines | Print sub rates said jumping 40% - Gannett Blog
Cleveland Plain Dealer lays off about 50 journalists - Romenesko
A Not So Nitty Gritty Tour of the City Council - Joseph Mailander
A country practice: how bush newspapers might outsmart metros - Crikey
Changing newspaper industry prompts Bradenton Herald move - Tampa Bay
Axl Hazarika - Hum Badal Gaye
Official Music Video of Indian Indie Rock artist Axl Hazarika's Hum Badal Gaye
Video by Axl & Ryan Hazarika
Produced by John Henry
Hum Badal Gaye is the title track of the First Animation Film from Northeast India
(C) 2013 Elektrokore Music
Video by Axl & Ryan Hazarika
Produced by John Henry
Hum Badal Gaye is the title track of the First Animation Film from Northeast India
(C) 2013 Elektrokore Music
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
TARRUS RILEY BACK BY HIS BAND BLACK SOUL
PRESS RELEASE:
Reggae Superstar Tarrus Riley Live in LA!
California, U.S.A (C Los Entertainment) - On August 3rd, 2013, Inglewood California welcomes Reggae superstar Tarrus Riley. Fresh off his European tour, the international singer will headline a one night performance at the Hollywood Park Casino. Patrons will be treated to an unforgettable performance when Tarrus Riley touches the stage to deliver his award winning hits such as "She's Royal, Good Girls Gone Bad, Sorry Is Just A Sorry Word, Superman" and more
The show's promoter C-Los Entertainment & group have for 10 years pride themselves in delivering some of the best and hottest Reggae parties and events in the Los Angeles, California area. "We are excited to welcome Tarrus Riley to Cali, we do lots of shows and every time someone asks for Tarrus, it was time, he is one of the best and his music stands timeless" says Carlos of C-Los Ent.
Pre-sale tickets are available for $35 at http://www.inglewoodtickets.com/
Doors open 8:00pm til 2:30am
Showtime 10:00pm SHARP
Location: Hollywood Park Casino, 3883 W. Century blvd Inglewood CA 90303
Information: (714) 872-0996
Come experience what many consider the best reggae party environment the LA area!
Tarrus Riley’s foray into music was inevitable. The talented singer and songwriter was always surrounded by music from an early age. His father is veteran reggae singer Jimmy Riley.
Riley has learnt a lot by merely being in the environment of the music business. He caught on very quickly and made his recording debut as a teenager. “I’ve always loved music; I used to deejay but everyone used to encourage me to sing. They used to call me “Singy Singy” because I was always singing,” Riley commented.
In 2004, Tarrus released his debut album, Challenges. “I was fortunate to have recorded my debut album with an independent label out of Miami”. The secret to his success is quite simple – “when preparation meets opportunity”, stated a self-assured Riley. ‘I sing for the people - this is the contribution I can make and after I make a song; it isn’t even mine anymore; it belongs to the people.”
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Today in Labor History
July 30 --
President Lyndon Johnson signs the Social Security Act of 1965, establishing Medicare and Medicaid - 1965
Former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa disappears. Declared legally dead in 1982, his body has never been found - 1975
United Airlines agrees to offer domestic-partner benefits to employees and retirees worldwide - 1999
PHOTO- President Johnson signing the Medicare program into law, July 30, 1965. Shown with the President (on the right in the photo) are (left to right) Mrs. Johnson; former President Harry Truman; Vice-President Hubert Humphrey; and Mrs. Truman. Photo courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library.
President Lyndon Johnson signs the Social Security Act of 1965, establishing Medicare and Medicaid - 1965
Former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa disappears. Declared legally dead in 1982, his body has never been found - 1975
United Airlines agrees to offer domestic-partner benefits to employees and retirees worldwide - 1999
President Lyndon Johnson signs the Social Security Act of 1965, establishing Medicare and Medicaid - 1965 ~De
PHOTO- President Johnson signing the Medicare program into law, July 30, 1965. Shown with the President (on the right in the photo) are (left to right) Mrs. Johnson; former President Harry Truman; Vice-President Hubert Humphrey; and Mrs. Truman. Photo courtesy of LBJ Presidential Library.
Avon Beauty Center - Fountain Valley, CA
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(714) 277-5181
Watch this video of our former colleague Antonio Gonzalez and his wife Celia Gonzalez, co-owner of the Avon Beauty Center. I'm always pleased to see former Los Angeles Times employees succeeding in their lives after the newspaper.
18902 Brookhurst St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 277-5181
Watch this video of our former colleague Antonio Gonzalez and his wife Celia Gonzalez, co-owner of the Avon Beauty Center. I'm always pleased to see former Los Angeles Times employees succeeding in their lives after the newspaper.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Raising Money to Feed 10,000 Homeless Youth
Today's news in the Los Angeles Times "Sex-trafficking sting highlights vulnerability of foster children" only reveals what can happen to homeless young women that run away from their care givers. Consider attending this worthwhile event next week, and it will only cost you $10.00 to make a difference.
The TRUTH About Why Slavery Really Ended
They cared nothing about the lives of Black people, they cared nothing
about the way that we were treated, they cared nothing about African
life.
Monday Morning in the Blogosphere
One Love Gear offers all Reggae shirts at $12.95, visit our shop
How print can make it in the digital world - GMA News
At a Crossroads: Labor Faces the Future - Frying Pan News
Sinclair to buy Allbritton TV stations for $985 million - Poynter
In big tech story, the score is Google: 6, Gannett: 0 - Gannett Blog
Digital now drives the graphics department at LA Times - Kevin Roderick
Newspaper tells employees to sign form to drug/alcohol testing - Romenesko
With Falling Newsstand Sales, UK Newspapers Push Subscriptions - Mashable
Belo Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2013 Net Income - Herald Online
Business Insider gives sponsor limited content control; is it ethical? - WAN-INFR
Today in Labor History
July 29 --
The Coast Seamen's Union merges with the Steamship Sailors’ Union to form the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific - 1891
A preliminary delegation from Mother Jones' March of the Mill Children from Philadelphia to President Theodore Roosevelt's summer home in Oyster Bay, Long Island, publicizing the harsh conditions of child labor, arrives today. They are not allowed through the gates - 1903
Following a 5-year table grape boycott, Delano-area growers file into the United Farm Workers union hall in Delano, Calif., to sign their first union contracts - 1970
The Coast Seamen's Union merges with the Steamship Sailors’ Union to form the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific - 1891
A preliminary delegation from Mother Jones' March of the Mill Children from Philadelphia to President Theodore Roosevelt's summer home in Oyster Bay, Long Island, publicizing the harsh conditions of child labor, arrives today. They are not allowed through the gates - 1903
Following a 5-year table grape boycott, Delano-area growers file into the United Farm Workers union hall in Delano, Calif., to sign their first union contracts - 1970
Friday, July 26, 2013
SUGAR - Film About Helping Homeless Youth in America
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself “What’s my
calling?” Many people begin questioning themselves after working at a job they
really dislike for decades but feel trapped and afraid to make the needed
changes to make life much more fulfilling, and actually have a purpose. I’m one
of the blessed that has found my calling, by making a difference in the lives
of many, which I share a small percentage of online.
I have always been in the belief we meet people for a
reason, not just by random coincidence as some believe. At times the reason is
revealed quickly, other times the reasons are never understood or revealed to
us.
A movie was brought to my attention titled ‘Sugar’, based on
a fictional young character attempting to navigate the streets of Venice Beach
after losing her parents to an auto accident, and becoming homeless.
American’s like to assume issues such as homeless children
doesn’t affect our country, or themselves, and will avoid certain parts of town
where thousands of homeless children and adults congregate, as if this will
ease their guilt for looking the other way. Sugar will bring our awareness to
center stage as this issue continues to fester and grow daily in cities across
our country.
Before viewing the Sugar trailer my assumption was, here's another low budget film, made by aspiring Hollywood young people just starting out, I
was incorrect. With stars such as Shenae Grimes, Corbin Bleu, Austin Williams, and Marshall Allman playing
keys roles, Sugar was extremely well done.
Sugar was the winner of the ‘Films Heals Award’ at the
Manhattan Film Festival, which will make for a great launch for such a worthy
cause as Sugar.
Executive producer Elliot Broidy’ creation sends the homeless youth a positive message regarding their situation and offers options for the homeless to escape their chains of living on the streets. Elliot Broidy was immediately drawn to Sugar, not to leave a mark in history, but to aid young people in need. Mr. Broidy is well seasoned in helping others through organizations such as Lauren’s Kids Foundation, and Council of Guardians of Aviva Family and Childrens Services. Mr. Broidy works as an investment manager in Los Angeles at his firm Broidy Capital Management.
To further raise awareness in advance of the September
premiere, the movie’s production team has strategically scheduled screenings in
several cities with large homeless youth populations.
More information including screening dates visit: http://www.facebook.com/thesugarfilm.
Published on Jun 28, 2013
Director Rotimi Rainwater.
Elliott Broidy is a leading Los Angeles philanthropist supporting initiatives ranging from the arts to empowering disadvantaged children.
His most recent philanthropy sheds light on the issues facing homeless youth in Los Angeles. As an Executive Producer of the upcoming film Sugar, Broidy aims to provide hope as well as 10,000 meals for homeless Los Angeles youth.
Elliott Broidy's philanthropic support continues to provide hope to those who otherwise may not have the resources to improve their social or economic situations.
Today in Labor History
July 26 --
In Chicago, 30 workers are killed by federal troops, more than 100 wounded at the "Battle of the Viaduct" during the
Great Railroad Strike - 1877President Grover Cleveland appoints a United States Strike Committee to investigate the causes of the Pullman strike and the subsequent strike by the American Railway Union. Later that year the commission issues its report, absolving the strikers and blaming Pullman and the railroads for the conflict - 1894
Battle of Mucklow, W.Va., in coal strike. An estimated 100,000 shots were fired; 12 miners and four guards were killed - 1912
President Truman issues Executive Order 9981, directing equality of opportunity in armed forces - 1948
The
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect today. It requires
employers to offer reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled
employees and bans discrimination against such workers - 1992
Teamsters Strike 1934
Governor Olson declared martial law in Minneapolis.
On July 25 Rev. Frances J. Haas and E.H. Dunnigan issue their plan for a settlement which becomes known as the Haas-Dunnigan Plan.
According to its provisions the strike was to be called off immediately, all workers were to be reinstated, union elections were to be conducted by the Regional Labor Board, negotiations on wages and hours were to be undertaken as soon as employee representation was determined, and, if no agreement was reached, wage levels v^'cre to be established by a five-man board of arbitration.
The governor hoped his threat of martial law would prompt the employers to accept the Haas-Dunnigan proposal. As expected, President William S. Brown of Local 574 immediately
notified the mediators that "by overwhelming majority in a secret ballot Local Union 574 accepts your proposal of July 25, 1934, to settle the strike."
The governor's strategy failed, however, when the Employers' Committee accepted the plan only with modifications— elimination of the minimum wage clause and the provision to rehire all strikers.
On July 26, 2012 the Governor stated that “ a state of insurrection existed” and placed the city under Marshall Law. Approximately 4,000 guardsmen were deployed and the union was forbidden from picketing or even conducting any open air meetings (Rebellion,Dobbs,149).
The Chicago Tribune called Olson a dictator and called his actions “pure Nazi doctrine.” The New York Times on its front page declared that a military dictatorship had been established in Minneapolis.
Father Haas had notified Washington that "the Citizens' Alliance dominates the employers by the
threat of cutting off bank credit." Many of the Alliance leaders were bank executives who had little personal interest in the trucking dispute but who were determined to see the union defeated and the open shop.
David Simon on the Koch Brothers
Join David Simon and sign the petition: http://bit.ly/SimonSaysNoKoch
David Simon, creator of The Wire and Treme, joins Working Families' campaign against the sale of the Baltimore Sun and the Tribune newspapers to the Koch brothers.
David Simon, creator of The Wire and Treme, joins Working Families' campaign against the sale of the Baltimore Sun and the Tribune newspapers to the Koch brothers.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Thursday Night in the Blogosphere
David Simon joins anti-Koch effort - Politico
Springer sells newspapers in digital push - Global Times
Petitioners ask FCC to block Gannett-Belo deal - Poynter
British newspapers are becoming more American - The Economist
Trooper takes newspapers to cover friends arrest - Historic City News
‘Today I Went on Strike’ — A Strike Fund Appeal - Frying Pan News
Quebecor looks to social media to drive revenue - The Globe and Mail
What Google’s just-announced Chromecast means for news orgs - WAN-IFRA
A Bold Investment Strategy Shows Signs of Paying Off - Newspaper Death Watch
The Onion declares print dead, encourages rioting across the country - Romenesko
Today in Labor History
July 25 --
Workers stage a general strike—believed to be the nation’s first—in St. Louis, in support of striking railroad workers. The successful strike was ended when some 3,000 federal troops and 5,000 deputized special police killed at least eighteen people in skirmishes around the city - 1877
New York garment workers win closed shop and firing of scabs after 7-month strike - 1890
The
Teamsters and Service Employees unions break from the AFL-CIO during
the federation's 50th convention to begin the Change to Win coalition,
ultimately comprised of seven unions (4 by 2011: SEIU, Teamsters, UFCW
and the UFW). They say they want more emphasis on organizing and less on
electoral politics - 2005
Workers stage a general strike—believed to be the nation’s first—in St. Louis, in support of striking railroad workers. The successful strike was ended when some 3,000 federal troops and 5,000 deputized special police killed at least eighteen people in skirmishes around the city - 1877
New York garment workers win closed shop and firing of scabs after 7-month strike - 1890
The
Teamsters and Service Employees unions break from the AFL-CIO during
the federation's 50th convention to begin the Change to Win coalition,
ultimately comprised of seven unions (4 by 2011: SEIU, Teamsters, UFCW
and the UFW). They say they want more emphasis on organizing and less on
electoral politics - 2005
Workers
stage a general strike—believed to be the nation’s first—in St. Louis,
in support of striking railroad workers. The successful strike was ended
when some 3,000 federal troops and 5,000 deputized special police killed at least eighteen people in skirmishes around the city - 1877 ~De
When the great railroad strikes of 1877 were over, a hundred people were dead, a thousand people had gone to jail, 100,000 workers had gone on strike, and the strikes had roused into action countless unemployed in the cities. More than half the freight on the nation’s 75,000 miles of track had stopped running at the height of the strikes.
The railroads made some concessions, withdrew some wage cuts, but also strengthened their “Coal and Iron Police.” In a number of large cities, National Guard armouries were built, with loopholes for guns. Robert Bruce believes the strikes taught many people of the hardships of others, and that they led to congressional railroad regulation. They may have stimulated the business unionism of the American Federation of Labor as well as the national unity of labour proposed by the Knights of Labor, and the independent labour-farmer parties of the next two decades.
When the great railroad strikes of 1877 were over, a hundred people were dead, a thousand people had gone to jail, 100,000 workers had gone on strike, and the strikes had roused into action countless unemployed in the cities. More than half the freight on the nation’s 75,000 miles of track had stopped running at the height of the strikes.
The railroads made some concessions, withdrew some wage cuts, but also strengthened their “Coal and Iron Police.” In a number of large cities, National Guard armouries were built, with loopholes for guns. Robert Bruce believes the strikes taught many people of the hardships of others, and that they led to congressional railroad regulation. They may have stimulated the business unionism of the American Federation of Labor as well as the national unity of labour proposed by the Knights of Labor, and the independent labour-farmer parties of the next two decades.
Who broke into my car?
Isn't there a web page for dumb criminals, this story belongs there.
A Star is Born - Comic Edwin San Juan
As I scanned my favorite online newspaper last night an article grabbed my attention regarding comedy, which I happen to be a big fan of.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Edwin San Juan did a standup comedy act that offended the crowd, with the audience consisting of sheriff department officers and their spouses.
I suppose many in attendance have not witnessed many comedy acts up close and personal, otherwise there would not be such an uproar?
Most comics I'm familiar with having their basic act, which they add to at every show, and don't usually try to much new materiel in front of live audiences. There are exceptions, such as Jeff Garcia, his shows are ad lib with every show different, as his subject matter are those brave enough to sit nearest the stage.
After reading the Times article I was left wondering how long before someone in politics proposes another law stating signs must be posted outside comedy venues warning of raunchy and or racist jokes, may offend you?
Because of all the ado over last nights show I immediately sent a friend request to Mr. San Juan, and also liked his Facebook page. And I will go see his nearest show as soon as possible, as he's now a star.
Edwin San Juan
Channel 7 News will air his story today.
Raunchy, racist jokes at sheriff's gathering spark outrage - Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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Wednesday Night in the Blogosphere
5th and Spring Streets, Los Angeles
Was Newspaper Decline Inevitable? - The Wrap
Q and A: James O’Shea - Columbia Journalism Review
Publishers pressured to promise ad viewability - Wan Ifra
Against all odds, a new newspaper war erupts - USA Today
Don't Think We're Living In A Police State? - Advice Goddess
Here's the question that was on everyone's mind - Gannett Blog
Miami Herald Employees Warming Up To New Digs - Newspaper Alum
Google just demoted your television set into a second screen - Jeff Jarvis
How to tell whether you’re talking to a scammer or a newspaper - Poynter
Today in Labor History
July 24 --
The United Auto Workers and the Teamsters form the Alliance for Labor Action (ALA), later to be joined by several smaller unions. The ALA's agenda included support of the civil rights movement and opposition to the war in Vietnam. It disbanded after four years following the death of UAW President Walter Reuther - 1968
The U.S. minimum wage increases to $6.55 per hour today. The original minimum, set in 1938 by the Fair Labor Standards Act, was 25¢ per hour - 2008
U.S. minimum wage rises to $7.25 per hour, up from $6.55 - 2009
The United Auto Workers and the Teamsters form the Alliance for Labor Action (ALA), later to be joined by several smaller unions. The ALA's agenda included support of the civil rights movement and opposition to the war in Vietnam. It disbanded after four years following the death of UAW President Walter Reuther - 1968 ~De
PHOTO- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prepares to address an estimated audience of 200,000 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Holding onto Dr. King’s arm is UAW president Walter Reuther.
The United Auto Workers and the Teamsters form the Alliance for Labor Action (ALA), later to be joined by several smaller unions. The ALA's agenda included support of the civil rights movement and opposition to the war in Vietnam. It disbanded after four years following the death of UAW President Walter Reuther - 1968
The U.S. minimum wage increases to $6.55 per hour today. The original minimum, set in 1938 by the Fair Labor Standards Act, was 25¢ per hour - 2008
U.S. minimum wage rises to $7.25 per hour, up from $6.55 - 2009
Working Class Heroes -- via -- www.unionist.com
The United Auto Workers and the Teamsters form the Alliance for Labor Action (ALA), later to be joined by several smaller unions. The ALA's agenda included support of the civil rights movement and opposition to the war in Vietnam. It disbanded after four years following the death of UAW President Walter Reuther - 1968 ~De
PHOTO- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prepares to address an estimated audience of 200,000 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Holding onto Dr. King’s arm is UAW president Walter Reuther.
Fred Kirby Leaving the Los Angeles Times
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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Today in Labor History
July 23 --
Anarchist Alexander Berkman shoots and stabs but fails to kill steel magnate Henry Clay Frick in an effort to avenge the Homestead massacre 18 days earlier, in which nine strikers were killed. Berkman also tried to use what was, in effect, a suicide bomb, but it didn't detonate - 1892
Northern Michigan copper miners strike for union recognition, higher wages and 8-hour day. By the time they threw in the towel the following April, 1,100 had been arrested on various charges and Western Federation of Miners President Charles Moyer had been shot, beaten and forced out of town - 1913
Aluminum Workers Int'l Union merges with The United Brick & Clay Workers of America to form Aluminum, Brick & Clay Workers - 1981
Working Class Heroes -- via -- www.unionist.com
The strike was the first strike to hit all Copper Country mines. After the first day of the strike, nearly all mines in the district were closed down, with mobs of strikers blocking access to the mines. Miners held daily parades to boost morale and show their strength. The mine owners, organized and led by James MacNaughton, manager of the Calumet and Hecla mining company, called for state governor Woodbridge Ferris to deploy national guard troops to keep the peace. The governor did so, which led to many confrontations, some violent, between strikers and troops.
The strike is often considered a major turning point in the history of the Copper Country. Even though the mines were successful in the short term, the strike had demonstrated that mines could actually be affected by collective action. The strike also marked the end of the old paternalism of the mining companies. Workers' lives were no longer watched by the mines, and the mines cut back many services which they previously provided.
The mines of the Copper Country were finally unionized many years later. The International Union of Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers (IUMMSW-CIO), a successor of the WFM, unionized the Copper Range Company mines in 1939, the Quincy Mine in 1941, and Calumet and Hecla mines in 1943
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_Country_Strike_of_1913–1914
PHOTO- A miners parade in Hancock during the strike
Anarchist Alexander Berkman shoots and stabs but fails to kill steel magnate Henry Clay Frick in an effort to avenge the Homestead massacre 18 days earlier, in which nine strikers were killed. Berkman also tried to use what was, in effect, a suicide bomb, but it didn't detonate - 1892
Northern Michigan copper miners strike for union recognition, higher wages and 8-hour day. By the time they threw in the towel the following April, 1,100 had been arrested on various charges and Western Federation of Miners President Charles Moyer had been shot, beaten and forced out of town - 1913
Aluminum Workers Int'l Union merges with The United Brick & Clay Workers of America to form Aluminum, Brick & Clay Workers - 1981
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Northern Michigan copper miners strike for union recognition, higher
wages and 8-hour day. By the time they threw in the towel the following
April, 1,100 had been arrested on various charges and Western Federation of Miners President Charles Moyer had been shot, beaten and forced out of town - 1913 ~De
The strike was the first strike to hit all Copper Country mines. After the first day of the strike, nearly all mines in the district were closed down, with mobs of strikers blocking access to the mines. Miners held daily parades to boost morale and show their strength. The mine owners, organized and led by James MacNaughton, manager of the Calumet and Hecla mining company, called for state governor Woodbridge Ferris to deploy national guard troops to keep the peace. The governor did so, which led to many confrontations, some violent, between strikers and troops.
The strike is often considered a major turning point in the history of the Copper Country. Even though the mines were successful in the short term, the strike had demonstrated that mines could actually be affected by collective action. The strike also marked the end of the old paternalism of the mining companies. Workers' lives were no longer watched by the mines, and the mines cut back many services which they previously provided.
The mines of the Copper Country were finally unionized many years later. The International Union of Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers (IUMMSW-CIO), a successor of the WFM, unionized the Copper Range Company mines in 1939, the Quincy Mine in 1941, and Calumet and Hecla mines in 1943
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_Country_Strike_of_1913–1914
PHOTO- A miners parade in Hancock during the strike
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