Giving Thanks to All!

Happy Thanksgiving to All from the Officers and Members of GCC/IBT LOCAL 140-N

In Solidarity!
God Bless!

I'm Standing With Hostess Workers, Will You?

Wall street vultures are blaming workers for getting rid of your sweets-and that's just not right.

What's happening here is a classic Bain Capital-style assault-blame the little guy to cover the greedy corporate policies that are gutting the middle class.

It's not just happening to the workers who make the great products Americans love. What's happening at Hostess is happening to workers all over this country. It's wrong. And it has to stop.

Hostess workers believe in their company, and we need to stand with them -- sign our pledge to support workers, not greedy CEOs who will cut and run for a quick buck.
http://go.aflcio.org/Hostess-Greed

Meeting Flyer 11-19

General Meeting Reminder

GCC/IBT Local 140-N will be holding it's year end meeting on Monday, November 19, 2102 at 2:00 pm at our Hall located at 750 Stanford Ave. Los Angeles Ca. 90021. Parking is around the corner, in back, follow the signs.

On hand will be Attorneys specializing in Labor, Workers Compensation and FMLA to deliver presentations regarding their areas of legal expertise and following our meeting, to answer your questions.

Mr. Larry Mitchell from the Interlocal Pension Fund will also be in attendance to share information on the Fund and hopefully inspire the remaining members to invest. There is no other plan like it in the world and we are the only organization offering such a diverse and safe investment exclusive of any employer money! That is why our plan did not suffer as did most Retirement Funds because WE control the fund, NOT the employer!

With the approval of the IRS, the Interlocal Pension Fund is now available for investing to our Teamster Brothers and Sisters. That simply means, there is an influx of new money being invested in the fund and that insures its longevity for when you retire. Not in, get in!

There are many topics to discuss, like Dues restructuring, a fair amount for everyone, Grievance and Arbitration, what cases are pending and whats being done. Vacant Board Positions, this is your Local, get involved! etc. These subjects and more will all be covered at this meeting so don't miss it!

Apprentices and Part-timers are invited to attend! 

NO FREERIDERS OR BECK OBJECTORS ALLOWED!

HAIL TO THE CHIEF

                        CONGRATULATIONS ON A SECOND TERM MR. PRESIDENT

Meeting Reminder!

Don't forget to join our brothers and sisters from Teamsters Local 572 in Monrovia tomorrow morning. Interlocal Pension Fund Chairman, John Agonbroad will present an update on the Pension plan. The meeting will be at 10:00am and Continental Breakfast at 9:00am.

Former  GCC/IBT Local 404 on Duarte Ave. in Monrovia is the location.

If you participate in the ILPF you should make an effort to be in attendance.  See you in the morning!

Fraternally,
President Pineda

BUY AMERICAN PRODUCTS!

"He, therefore, who is now against domestic manufacture, must be for reducing us either to dependence on that foreign nation, or to be clothed in skins, and to live like wild beasts in dens and caverns. I am not one of these; experience has taught me that manufactures are now as necessary to our independence as to our comfort; and if those who quote me as of a different opinion, will keep pace with me in purchasing nothing foreign where an equivalent of domestic fabric can be obtained, without regard to difference of price, it will not be our fault if we do not soon have a supply at home equal to our demand, and wrest that weapon of distress from the hand which has wielded it."

 The Letters of Thomas Jefferson: 1743-1826. To Benjamin Austin Monticello, January 9, 1816
"Thanks Brother Laird"

HEY GOVERNOR ROMNEY, PAY ATTENTION, STOP SHIPPING AMERICAN JOBS OVERSEAS WHERE YOU KEEP YOUR MONEY! 

RE-ELECT PRESIDENT OBAMA ON NOVEMBER 6

 GET OUT THE VOTE !

 

2012 California Proposition Interactive Guide

Thanks Cuz!

Read the TRUTH about The Rich's Deceptive Prop 32

We, as Americans, cannot allow the Rich to influence Politics in order to control the Unions. This Proposition is not the protection it is being presented as, it directly attacks Unions and the members rights to contribute to Politicians that actually work for the average American Worker. The Millionaires and Billionaires that are behind this Proposition are attempting to control the votes.They are directly behind this proposition that places no restrictions on themselves from spending unlimited amounts of money on campaigns that favor their interests at all of our expense! And by that, I mean financial expense!

THE TRUTH: Legally, Unions nor Corporations cannot take money from your paycheck,
  for any reason, even without Proposition 32, THAT WOULD BE STEALING AND IS AGAINST THE LAW. This security already exists and protects your paycheck from anyone taking from your wages without your WRITTEN PERMISSION or it is THEFT.

No On 32,
Ronnie Pineda
President,
GCC/IBT Local 140-N

Here's a sampling of statewide newspapers that have endorsed 'No on Proposition 32':

LA Times: "No on Proposition 32: It purports to take aim at special interests in politics but in reality targets unions"
Sacramento Bee editorial: "Prop 32 power play deserves a 'no' vote"
Contra Costa Times/Oakland Tribune (Bay Area News Group) editorial: "Proposition 32 is deceptive and should be rejected"
San Franclsco Chronicle editorial: "Prop. 32 an unbalanced 'reform' plan"
Ventura County Star editorial: "Prop. 32 a sham, deserves to lose in Nov. 6 election"
San Jose Mercury News editorial: "Deceptive Prop. 32 would worsen campaign finance mess"
La Opinion editorial: "No en la Proposición 32

NO ON PROP 32!

Notice to all Members

To all Members ,
                 

Please do not use Company property for Union business .                         

             (Copiers, Fax, telephones ,ect.)  

     
   Thank you .                                        

                    C. Reney  VP.

James Hoffa Jr. on MSNBC's Ed Show live from Local 630

General President Hoffa will be on the Ed Show Live from Local 630 tomorrow at 4:00 pm.
Come and join the crowd and be a part of the live TV show. General President Hoffa will be discussing the upcoming Presidential elections including NO on Prop 32 on November's ballot.
See you all tomorrow!

In Solidarity!
President Pineda

Los Angeles Times Pressmens 20 Year Club: Get Your 'Vote Hands' Ready: National Voter Registration Day

Los Angeles Times Pressmens 20 Year Club: Get Your 'Vote Hands' Ready: National Voter Registration Day

No On Prop 32 TV Ad

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