Jeff Wexler Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Lots of confusion regarding the situation at our union local 695. There is a petition circulating that has some merit, possibly, for the membership to have an influence (what a novel idea, the membership having an influence). Cross-posted from a Facebook posting by Gaylen Nebeker We've started the petition "IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb: Allow 695 Members to hold immediate elections for new officers and restore autonomy to Local 695." Will you take 30 seconds to sign it right now? http://www.change.org/ petitions/iatse-international- president-matthew-d-loeb- allow-695-members-to-hold- immediate-elections-for-new- officers-and-restore-autonomy- to-local-695 Gaylen Nebeker, Video Assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 having thick skin is part of the gig for Mr. Loeb's position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 From Gaylen of all folks.... interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EARS Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 This link didn't work. A search didn't show any such petition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABrett Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 This link didn't work. A search didn't show any such petition. The link appears to be broken because of a space inserted in link. The link needs all the words after the "change.org" to work Then to sign just put name , email and click sign and your done. Petition to get autonomy back and get 695 out of trusteeship -Brett Junod Video assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABrett Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 This link should work http://www.change.org/petitions/allow-695-members-to-hold-immediate-elections-for-new-officers?recruiter=84681865&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition -Brett Junod Video Assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Norris Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Did it yesterday... All of our members should jump on board. Whit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeoh Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Please all members of 695 should get on board. I suggest we also remind friends and acquaintances with an email asking for their support too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Get on board the train. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWsoundservice Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I can't sign it because I am not a member of Local 695. But, I will do what I can to support you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blas Kisic Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) what will almost certainly happen is that in their own time, on their own schedule, and at their leisure, the trustees will prepare a constitution with the approval of HQ (NYC), and present it to the membership as a take it or leave it (and remain in trusteeship!) vote for adoption, and election of the specified officers; if it is approved, the local will be turned over to the elected new officers. Edited March 24, 2014 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Senator probably meant to say: "What might happen is..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks for editing your post Senator, but I predict you will almost certainly be proven wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 that would be a refreshing change... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 that would be a refreshing change...this statement itself is wrong. There are many more all over this board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Broad Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 A month since the last post here. I guess that means any passion to address our situation is gone. I saw the petition in question and passed on it because it de facto accepts the right of an outside party to nullify our voted will. This past week, in response to my production data base posting, Joe Aredas Jr. stopped by my set, and after updating him on my show etc., I expressed my concern about the international usurping 695's right to self determination. He spoke of the warm personal regard everyone held for Jim but that in effect, the transgressions he was being charged with just had to stay confidential. I confess I kept my reaction to this confidential as well. WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blas Kisic Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 As members of the local, we shouldn't accept that as a matter of course. Jim and his staff represent us, so that means that we should be able to hire and fire them, not the IATSE. Granted, I haven't reviewed the charter, but it certainly feels rotten. Cheers, BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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