Five positions available in Phoenix

I was informed this afternoon that there are up to 5 positions available if anyone is interested in relocating for work.
Please contact me, President Pineda, at (562) 884-1456 and I will provide the information to contact Christine, President of the Local in Phoenix and she can give any interested parties the full details.
Fraternally,
Ronnie

UPDATE:
Interested parties can contact Arizona Republic H.R. Rep, Scott Rollins at (602) 444-7133 for full details regarding any remaining available job openings. One of the five positions has been filled.

Ronnie

Ratification Vote Results

Local 140-N members voted against ratification of the Tentatively Agreed Contract this afternoon.
The next step will be revealed soon.
Democracy In Action!

Ratification Meeting

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
A meeting has been scheduled on Monday November 21, 2011  at the Crowne Plaza Commerce Casino Hotel beginning at 1:00pm in the Diamond room on floor 1M.
All members should have received a hand delivered copy of the new contract and should take the opportunity to compare the changes.
International Representative, Mike Huggins will detail what those tentative agreements are and answer questions along with negotiating committee members Keith Denson, Mike Brierley and myself.
Bring your copy of the contract to the meeting. Contact Executive Vice President, Keith Denson or myself if you have not received yours.
The address once again is 6121 Telegraph Blvd. Commerce, Ca.
Travel safely, see you all Monday.
In Solidarity,
GCC/IBT Local 140-N
President,
Ronnie Pineda

Contract Review

Brother Ed Padgett incorrectly indicated that copies of the new T/A'd contract would be available for review and receipt from him and his blog later today. Members and members only will receive a copy in the mail to ensure that ONLY members receive the new language to consider for ratification.

If any member has changed his or her address recently, please notify Secretary Treasurer, Linard Williams or myself immediately and be sure to receive your copy.

Our ratification meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2011. Location and time to follow.

Ronnie Pineda
President,
GCC/IBT Local 140-N

Negotiations Update Meeting

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Negotiation Committee Members, Executive Vice President, Keith Denson, Executive Board Member, Mike Brierley and myself, President, Ronnie Pineda have scheduled an urgent meeting to discuss our current status in negotiations.

Monday, November 7,2011 at the Elephant Bar in La Mirada beginning at 1:00pm.
14303 Firestone Boulevard, La Mirada.

Interstate 5 (Santa Ana Fwy) Valley View exit, (North or South). The Restaurant is located on the north side of the fwy directly across from the Holiday Inn Express.

This is NOT a ratification meeting and is only for the purpose of informing Local 140-N members where we are and what comes next. A ratification meeting date will be determined at this meeting.

MEMBERS ONLY, ROLL CALL WILL BE TAKEN AND ENFORCED BY SERGEANT OF ARMS, GARY BUNCH.

Fraternally,
Ronnie Pineda
President

Assigned Crew Arbitration Decision

Arbitrator John Kagel-Crew Selection Decision

An Evening at Knott's Berry Farm Raffle

Raffle

Why Not Occupy Newsrooms?

Why Not Occupy Newsrooms?
October 23, 2011

By DAVID CARR

Almost two weeks ago, USA Today put its finger on why the Occupy Wall Street protests continued to gain traction.

“The bonus system has gone beyond a means of rewarding talent and is now Wall Street’s primary business,” the newspaper editorial stated, adding: “Institutions take huge gambles because the short-term returns are a rationale for their rich payouts. But even when the consequences of their risky behavior come back to haunt them, they still pay huge bonuses.”

Well thought and well put, but for one thing: If you were looking for bonus excess despite miserable operations, the best recent example I can think of is Gannett, which owns USA Today.

The week before the editorial ran, Craig A. Dubow resigned as Gannett’s chief executive. His short six-year tenure was, by most accounts, a disaster. Gannett’s stock price declined to about $10 a share from a high of $75 the day after he took over; the number of employees at Gannett plummeted to 32,000 from about 52,000, resulting in a remarkable diminution in journalistic boots on the ground at the 82 newspapers the company owns.

Never a standout in journalism performance, the company strip-mined its newspapers in search of earnings, leaving many communities with far less original, serious reporting.

Given that legacy, it was about time Mr. Dubow was shown the door, right? Not in the current world we live in. Not only did Mr. Dubow retire under his own power because of health reasons, he got a mash note from Marjorie Magner, a member of Gannett’s board, who said without irony that “Craig championed our consumers and their ever-changing needs for news and information.”

But the board gave him far more than undeserved plaudits. Mr. Dubow walked out the door with just under $37.1 million in retirement, health and disability benefits. That comes on top of a combined $16 million in salary and bonuses in the last two years.

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Brother John Rickett is gone........

I just received unconfirmed news that brother John Rickett has passed away. Brother Padgett sent me a text this afternoon informing me of John's untimely passing. I dont have any details or cause of death and will forward the information as it becomes available. Please say a prayer for John and his family.

Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmen's Union Local No. 3: NLRB Finds Santa Barbara Newspaper Committed Multi...

Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmen's Union Local No. 3: 
NLRB Finds Santa Barbara Newspaper Committed Multi...: After years of battle at Santa Barbara News-Press, the GCC/IBT won a major victory today when the National Labor Relations Board unanimo...

Cross Border Trucking Press Conference

Press Conference

General President Hoffa joined representatives from the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association along with U.S. Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA)  and U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) in Otay/Mesa on the US/ Mexico border to hold a press conference this afternoon to denounce the crossing of Mexican trucks into the U.S. This Department of Transportation pilot program will cost American truck drivers jobs and put all American drivers safety at risk.

We've been assured by the DOT that these trucks will be safe and that GPS units will track mexican trucks while in the U.S. The first problem with this is that American Taxpayers are going to foot the bill for this technology not the companies that these deathtrap trucks are owned by.

We will have no way of knowing whether the mexican trucks are hauling legitimate cargo or drugs and contraband! We have no idea whether the Mexican Truck behind us on the freeway is going to be able to stop in time, or stop at all for that matter. Has the mexican truck driver slept the required hours of sleep determined necessary to operate a tractor trailer safely? Are his tires in good shape? Brakes?

Now lets talk about emissions! These Mexican trucks do not and will not meet our clean air quality standards and will deposit tons of diesel smog into our air. The list of potential nightmares are endless and we need to put an end to this "Pilot Disaster" before the first American life is lost and another American Driver has lost his seat behind the wheel.

Contact your representatives and tell them you too are opposed to Mexican Trucks crossing our borders!

IN SOLIDARITY!

Teamster Members attending Press conference

General President Hoffa talking with supportive members

Teamster V.P. at Large, Rick Middleton, General President, James Hoffa Jr. GCC/IBT Local 140-N President Ron Pineda 

General President Hoffa addressing the media

Teamster Nation: VIDEO: Fox News gets a drubbing

Teamster Nation: VIDEO: Fox News gets a drubbing: And here's a shock: This interview with writer (and OWSer) Jesse LaGreca never got aired on Fox News.

The Truth According to X

Thanks to Retired Organizing Director Bert Haft for posting on Facebook.

Temporary Secretary Position

District Council 2 informed me that a temporary secretary position is available at their office in Fullerton Ca. 

The position will be through the end of October, consisting of 40 hours a week at a rate of $20.00 per hour, no benefits as it is temporary. Interested parties must be bilingual and available to start immediately. The next person to inquire will most likely secure the position! Hurrrrrry!

Please contact me at (562) 884-1456 and I will forward your information to District Council 2. 

This may be a good opportunity for someone with the right skills. 

Fraternally,

Ronnie Pineda