Friday, October 23, 2015
Today in Labor History
October 23 -- Union Communications Services, Inc.
President Theodore Roosevelt establishes a fact-finding commission that suspends a nine-months-long strike by Western Pennsylvania coal miners fighting for better pay, shorter workdays and union recognition. The strikers ended up winning more pay for fewer hours, but failed to get union recognition. It was the first time that the federal government had intervened as a neutral arbitrator in a labor dispute - 1902
Explosion and fire at Phillips Petroleum refinery in Pasadena, Texas, kills 23 and injures 314 - 1989
Postal workers Joseph Curseen and Thomas Morris die nearly a month after having inhaled anthrax at the Brentwood mail sorting center in Washington, D.C. Other postal workers had been made ill but survived. Letters containing the deadly spores had been addressed to U.S. Senate offices and media outlets – 2001
October 22
Bank robber Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd is killed by FBI agents near East Liverpool, Ohio. He was a hero to the people of Oklahoma who saw him as a "Sagebrush Robin Hood," stealing from banks and sharing some of the proceeds with the poor - 1934
October 21
Wisconsin dairy farmers begin their third strike of the year in an attempt to raise the price of milk paid to producers during the Great Depression. Several creameries were bombed before the strike ended a month later. The economy eventually improved, allowing the farmers to make more money - 1933
President Theodore Roosevelt establishes a fact-finding commission that suspends a nine-months-long strike by Western Pennsylvania coal miners fighting for better pay, shorter workdays and union recognition. The strikers ended up winning more pay for fewer hours, but failed to get union recognition. It was the first time that the federal government had intervened as a neutral arbitrator in a labor dispute - 1902
Explosion and fire at Phillips Petroleum refinery in Pasadena, Texas, kills 23 and injures 314 - 1989
Postal workers Joseph Curseen and Thomas Morris die nearly a month after having inhaled anthrax at the Brentwood mail sorting center in Washington, D.C. Other postal workers had been made ill but survived. Letters containing the deadly spores had been addressed to U.S. Senate offices and media outlets – 2001
October 22Bank robber Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd is killed by FBI agents near East Liverpool, Ohio. He was a hero to the people of Oklahoma who saw him as a "Sagebrush Robin Hood," stealing from banks and sharing some of the proceeds with the poor - 1934
October 21
Wisconsin dairy farmers begin their third strike of the year in an attempt to raise the price of milk paid to producers during the Great Depression. Several creameries were bombed before the strike ended a month later. The economy eventually improved, allowing the farmers to make more money - 1933
October 20
Eugene V. Debs, U.S. labor leader and socialist, dies in Elmhurst, Ill. Among his radical ideas: an 8-hour workday, pensions, workman's compensation, sick leave and social security. He ran for president from a jail cell in 1920 and got a million votes - 1926
(The Bending Cross: A Biography of Eugene V. Debs: Eugene V. Debs was a labor activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who captured the heart and soul of the nation’s working people. He was brilliant, sincere, compassionate and scrupulously honest. A founder of one of the nation’s first industrial unions, the American Railway Union, he went on to help launch the Industrial Workers of the World—the Wobblies. A man of firm beliefs and dedication, he ran for President of the United States five times under the banner of the Socialist Party, in 1912 earning 6 percent of the popular vote.)
Hollywood came under scrutiny as the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) opened hearings into alleged Communist influence within the motion picture industry. Dozens of union members were among those blacklisted as a result of HUAC’s activities - 1947
Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan writes to PATCO President Robert Poli with this promise: if the union endorses Reagan, "I will take whatever steps are necessary to provide our air traffic controllers with the most modern equipment available and to adjust staff levels and work days so that they are commensurate with achieving a maximum degree of public safety." He got the endorsement. Nine months after the election, he fires the air traffic controllers for engaging in an illegal walkout over staffing levels and working conditions - 1980
Death of Merle Travis, songwriter and performer who wrote "Sixteen Tons" and "Dark as a Dungeon" – 1983
Eugene V. Debs, U.S. labor leader and socialist, dies in Elmhurst, Ill. Among his radical ideas: an 8-hour workday, pensions, workman's compensation, sick leave and social security. He ran for president from a jail cell in 1920 and got a million votes - 1926
(The Bending Cross: A Biography of Eugene V. Debs: Eugene V. Debs was a labor activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who captured the heart and soul of the nation’s working people. He was brilliant, sincere, compassionate and scrupulously honest. A founder of one of the nation’s first industrial unions, the American Railway Union, he went on to help launch the Industrial Workers of the World—the Wobblies. A man of firm beliefs and dedication, he ran for President of the United States five times under the banner of the Socialist Party, in 1912 earning 6 percent of the popular vote.)
Hollywood came under scrutiny as the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) opened hearings into alleged Communist influence within the motion picture industry. Dozens of union members were among those blacklisted as a result of HUAC’s activities - 1947
Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan writes to PATCO President Robert Poli with this promise: if the union endorses Reagan, "I will take whatever steps are necessary to provide our air traffic controllers with the most modern equipment available and to adjust staff levels and work days so that they are commensurate with achieving a maximum degree of public safety." He got the endorsement. Nine months after the election, he fires the air traffic controllers for engaging in an illegal walkout over staffing levels and working conditions - 1980Death of Merle Travis, songwriter and performer who wrote "Sixteen Tons" and "Dark as a Dungeon" – 1983
Two track workers are killed in a (San Francisco) Bay Area Rapid Transit train accident. Federal investigators said the train was run by a BART employee who was being trained as an operator as members of the Amalgamated Transit Union were participating in what was to be a four-day strike - 2013
Monday, October 19, 2015
GK Operation Walang Iwanan Typhoon Lando (Koppu) is now ACTIVATED
We are in close coordination with all provinces that are being affected by Typhoon Lando, but GK will focus our initial relief operations in the province of Nueva Ecija. They are now experiencing massive flooding, mostly affecting rice farmers who will urgently need food packs. Thankfully, most if not all our GK communities in the province were spared. These GK communities will be our platform and our partners in distributing relief packs for the flood victims.
For the initial relief operations, we intend to distribute 5,000 food packs (PHP 200 per pack) and we would like to seek your help. At this point, it is more practical to receive donations in cash than in kind.
Team GK will set up an operations center in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija. Our next advisory will be on October 20 – please visit this page for more updates.
May the Lord bless all our efforts and keep our volunteers safe as we demonstrate our solidarity to the typhoon victims.
Walang Iwanan!
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Today in Labor History
October 19 -- Union Communications Services, Inc.
The National Association of Letter Carriers achieves equalization of wages for all letter carriers, meaning
city delivery carriers began receiving the same wages regardless of the size of the community in which they worked – 1949
city delivery carriers began receiving the same wages regardless of the size of the community in which they worked – 1949
The J.P. Stevens textile company is forced to sign its first union contract after a 17-year struggle in North Carolina and other southern states - 1980
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Jack F. Remington Rest in Peace
March 6, 1929 - October 12, 2015 Howard and Ida Remington, along with siblings Merle and Ferne, welcomed Jack on March 6th, 1929 in Los Angeles California. On October 12th, 2015 Jack passed peacefully in his sleep in Oxnard, California.
In 1933 and 1934 Jack was a child actor in "Our Gang" and "Little Rascal" movies and shorts. He attended Huntington Park High School 1943-1946 and met his best friend and future wife Clista.
In 1946 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served on LST 855. He was awarded medals for his time in China during the takeover. His scrapbooks of his "Pacific Tours" revealed his dedication. In 1949 he was Honorably Discharged and continued his contact with his shipmates by attending many reunions across the United States with LST and Navy associations in California and Arizona.
In 1951 Jack and Clista were married in San Gabriel and had 47 wonderful years together until her passing in 1998. In 1960 they welcomed their son Bruce and in July 1964 moved to West Covina.
Jack worked for the Los Angeles Times as a pressman and retired as a tension man in 1989. Jack and Clista retired to Sun City Vistoso in Oro Valley, Arizona and continued their love of traveling. They visited many states across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and many islands in the South Pacific. Jack enjoyed Auto Racing and attended many Indy 500, Nascar and Sprint Car races. He also loved Boat Racing and participated in many RT Long Beach-Catalina races. He enjoyed water and snow skiing, Raiders football games, Dodger Baseball games, Cribbage, BBQ's and time spent with family and friends.
Jack is survived by his son Bruce, daughter-in-law Cynthia, grandchildren Kyle (Holly), Corey and Shelby, his Navy buddy Bill, niece Pat and many friends. Our deepest gratitude goes out to Bella Nova Villa and Pro Care Hospice for taking great care of Jack in his final days.
His battle with Alzheimer's is over and his soul is at peace. Dad, there is no more pain and confusion. You now are with Mom, your family and friends. Until we meet again.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Today in Labor History
October 14 -- Union Communications Services, Inc.
Int’l Working People's Association founded in Pittsburgh, Pa. - 1883
The Seafarers Int’l Union (SIU) is founded as an AFL alternative to what was then the CIO’s National Maritime Union. SIU is an umbrella organization of 12 autonomous unions of mariners, fishermen and boatmen working on U.S.-flagged vessels - 1938
The Seafarers Int’l Union (SIU) is founded as an AFL alternative to what was then the CIO’s National Maritime Union. SIU is an umbrella organization of 12 autonomous unions of mariners, fishermen and boatmen working on U.S.-flagged vessels - 1938
Formal construction began today on what is expected to be a five-year, $3.9 billion replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River. It's estimated the project would be employing 8,000 building trades workers over the span of the job - 2013
October 13
American Federation of Labor votes to boycott all German-made products as a protest against Nazi 
antagonism to organized labor within Germany - 1934
More than 1,100 office workers strike Columbia University in New York City. The mostly female and minority workers win union recognition and pay increases - 1985
National Basketball Association cancels regular season games for the first time in its 51-year history, during a player lockout. Player salaries and pay caps are the primary issue. The lockout lasts 204 days - 1998
Hundreds of San Jose Mercury News newspaper carriers end 4-day walkout with victory - 2000
antagonism to organized labor within Germany - 1934More than 1,100 office workers strike Columbia University in New York City. The mostly female and minority workers win union recognition and pay increases - 1985
National Basketball Association cancels regular season games for the first time in its 51-year history, during a player lockout. Player salaries and pay caps are the primary issue. The lockout lasts 204 days - 1998
Hundreds of San Jose Mercury News newspaper carriers end 4-day walkout with victory - 2000
Wednesday morning in the Blogosphere
Everything changes, embrace the new
Should newspapers abandon digital? - Alan D. Mutter
Columbia Journalism Review focusing on digital - CJR
More dysfunction at Tribune newspapers - LAObserved
Zacks Upgrades Tribune Publishing to Hold - Ticker Report
Pitchfork Media Becomes Part of Condé Nast Stable - New York Times
WHY PEOPLE UNDER 50 DON'T READ NEWSPAPERS - LA Weekly
Newspaper reporter is on the list of most endangered jobs. Again. - Poynter
Jean Sharley Taylor dies at 91; groundbreaking L.A. Times journalist - LAT
Tribune Publishing third quarter earnings conference call webcast - Tribune Pub
Monday, October 12, 2015
Today in Labor History
October 12 -- Union Communications Services, Inc.
Company guards kill at least eight miners who are attempting to stop scabs, Virden, Ill. Six guards are also killed, and 30 persons wounded - 1898
(Reviving the Strike: If the American labor movement is to rise again, the author says, it will not be as a result of electing Democrats, the passage of legislation, or improved methods of union organizing. Rather, workers will need to rediscover the power of the strike. Not the ineffectual strike of today, where employees meekly sit on picket lines waiting for scabs to take their jobs, but the type of strike capable of grinding industries to a halt—the kind employed up until the 1960s.)
Fourteen miners killed, 22 wounded at Pana, Ill. - 1902
Some 2,000 workers demanding union recognition close down dress manufacturing, Los Angeles - 1933
More than one million Canadian workers demonstrate against wage controls - 1976
Company guards kill at least eight miners who are attempting to stop scabs, Virden, Ill. Six guards are also killed, and 30 persons wounded - 1898
(Reviving the Strike: If the American labor movement is to rise again, the author says, it will not be as a result of electing Democrats, the passage of legislation, or improved methods of union organizing. Rather, workers will need to rediscover the power of the strike. Not the ineffectual strike of today, where employees meekly sit on picket lines waiting for scabs to take their jobs, but the type of strike capable of grinding industries to a halt—the kind employed up until the 1960s.)Fourteen miners killed, 22 wounded at Pana, Ill. - 1902
Some 2,000 workers demanding union recognition close down dress manufacturing, Los Angeles - 1933
More than one million Canadian workers demonstrate against wage controls - 1976
Saturday, October 10, 2015
The Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful hosts Annual Plant Sale November 7th, 2015
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE e-mail
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The
Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful hosts Annual Plant Sale November 7th, 2015
Eagle Rock,
CA October 1st, 2015 -
Known throughout the community for their
eco-friendly initiatives and local landscape beautification projects, the
Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful (CERB) is delighted to host their annual
Fall plant sale on Saturday November 7th, 2015 at Eagle Rock City Hall.
From 9AM to 4PM, CERB invites the community
to an informative fair focused on drought resistant landscaping. With current drought
restrictions, native plants and succulents can reduce residential water
footprints by 60-90% while preserving resources such as soil, fertilizer and
pesticides.
Featuring a wide assortment of California
natives and succulents, many plants featured at the Fall Plant Sale are locally
sourced and harvested in Eagle Rock by CERB volunteers, students at Occidental
College and members of the community. A
post-Halloween treat for the whole family, the plant fair features a Kids Zone full of children friendly
activities as well as a variety of food trucks and other local
entertainment. All proceeds of the Fall
Plant Sale will go to Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful to assist their local
efforts of neighborhood maintenance and support their annual projects.
Event
Details:
Saturday,
11/7/15 from 9am to 4pm
Eagle Rock
City Hall
2035 Colorado Blvd
2035 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA 90041
Since 2001, CERB has
cemented its status as a local resource while working towards lasting change
throughout the neighborhood. Yearly
events for CERB include neighborhood events such as A Taste of Eagle Rock, the maintenance of the Eagle Rock Canyon
Hiking Trails and the promotion of drought resistant landscaping through active
work on major street medians like Colorado and Eagle Rock Boulevard.
Join the Facebook Event and
invite the neighbors.
For more on CERB and their Fall Plant Sale, connect on social
media:
About Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful
The Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful was established in 2001 by longtime Eagle Rock residents John Stillion and Esther Monk. With almost two decades of service in the neighborhood, CERB has evolved into an esteemed non-profit organization fueled by local volunteers and resources for a homegrown effort in reducing fiscal dependence of city-funded maintenance programs. Curated within the community to discourage the removal of native trees, preserve local open space and inspire cohesive drought tolerant landscaping, CERB is devoted to leaving a lasting legacy through both action and awareness.
The Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful was established in 2001 by longtime Eagle Rock residents John Stillion and Esther Monk. With almost two decades of service in the neighborhood, CERB has evolved into an esteemed non-profit organization fueled by local volunteers and resources for a homegrown effort in reducing fiscal dependence of city-funded maintenance programs. Curated within the community to discourage the removal of native trees, preserve local open space and inspire cohesive drought tolerant landscaping, CERB is devoted to leaving a lasting legacy through both action and awareness.
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Non-disparagement clause in Tribune Buyout
By Anonymous,
Just received the Trib buyout package. One thing jumped out--the non-disparagement clause. Read it closely. They can go after you and your money if you ever say or write or hint anything bad about Tribune. This may be illegal in CA; maybe buyout folks can club together for legal advice on this [Joseph Cotchett in SF handled the 401k suit against Tribune and might be useful]. http://www.hbblaw.com/pubs/uniEntity.aspx…
Also, if you're considering the buyout, you might be eligible for unemployment. Last time Trib 'did not oppose' unemployment benefits, according to someone who took it, and a buyout may be legally equivalent to a layoff.
Just received the Trib buyout package. One thing jumped out--the non-disparagement clause. Read it closely. They can go after you and your money if you ever say or write or hint anything bad about Tribune. This may be illegal in CA; maybe buyout folks can club together for legal advice on this [Joseph Cotchett in SF handled the 401k suit against Tribune and might be useful]. http://www.hbblaw.com/pubs/uniEntity.aspx…
Also, if you're considering the buyout, you might be eligible for unemployment. Last time Trib 'did not oppose' unemployment benefits, according to someone who took it, and a buyout may be legally equivalent to a layoff.
Tribune Publishing Company Schedules Third Quarter 2015 Earnings on November 5, 2015
(BUSINESS WIRE) Tribune Publishing Company (NYSE: TPUB) today announced it will release third quarter 2015 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5, 2015. The Company’s earnings conference call will be held at 10 a.m. CT on November 5. Chief Executive Officer Jack Griffin, Chief Financial Officer Sandra Martin and other members of the management team will be on the call to discuss the third quarter financial results and business outlook. To access the live webcast and view related materials, please visit investor.tribpub.com.
Participants can pre-register for the call using the following link:http://dpregister.com/10074276. Participants who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call, bypassing the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. For those who do not pre-register, please dial in the U.S. or internationally at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start. The conference call will be “listen only” for participants other than Tribune Publishing management and financial analysts.
The conference call will be available on-demand via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website approximately one hour after conclusion of the call. The audio also will be available for one year on the Company’s website, and the replay via telephone will be available until November 12, 2015. To access the replay via telephone, dial in the U.S. or internationally, code 10074276.
About Tribune Publishing Company
Tribune Publishing Company (NYSE:TPUB) is a diversified media and marketing-solutions company that delivers innovative experiences for audiences and advertisers across all platforms. The company’s diverse portfolio of iconic news and information brands includes 11 award-winning major daily titles, more than 60 digital properties and more than 180 verticals in markets, including Los Angeles; San Diego; Chicago; South Florida; Orlando; Baltimore; Carroll County and Annapolis, Md.; Hartford, Conn.; Allentown, Pa., and Newport News, Va. Tribune Publishing also offers an array of customized marketing solutions, and operates a number of niche products, includingHoy, El Sentinel and VidaLatina, making Tribune Publishing the country’s largest Spanish-language publisher. Tribune Publishing Company is headquartered in Chicago.
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