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am happy to report that our Members have overwhelmingly ratified both the outlets, many issues that were of concern to them. I have no problem with an “Black Book” and Location Manager agreements. For the first time, we open, honest debate but I was taken aback by the misinformation and lies chose to have a ratification vote by mail. The reason we chose to ratify in this that were expressed by and between our Members. We are a fraternal manner was to be more inclusive of our Membership. As you may recall, organization. You are all Brothers & Sisters. Please remember, what we ratified the “Black Book” contract in 2012 at a specially called meet- you post on social media is read by the producers and other Locals ing with less than 10% of our Members deciding the outcome for around the country. It is hurtful to the Members you disparage everyone in 2012. By doing a mail bal- and it is harmful to this institution, lot, approximately 35% of our “Black not to me personally. It may also Book” covered Members participated cause harm to your own reputa- in this ratification process. We had even tion in the industry. We should be better results for the Location Manag- striving to bring this Union together ratification. While we still need to er in solidarity. If you read some- do more work to engage the Members thing that troubles you on social Iwho didn’t vote, it’s obvious that the media, stop by the Union, call us, mail ballot process was a resounding email us or come to a meeting and success and one that we trust will set a ask your questions. You can also new standard for future ratifications. call anonymously. I welcome Another change that I’ve imple- criticism & debate. I do not mented is having our Driver condone the behavior ex- Steering Committee in- hibited by a handful of volved in our negotia- our Members. Think tions. The committee before you post! Members who attended saw I want to give you a the whole process and under- sense of how far we’ve stand far better how complex and come in balancing our budget difficult negotiations can be. We all since 2014. Over the five-year spent many evenings and weekends period between 2009 and 2013 our here at the Union going over the sur- Local had an average yearly defi- veys, putting together proposals and cit of $316,527.65. In 2012 alone, identifying effective strategies for the our deficit was $636,155.33. In negotiations. As a result, we made 2014 I was able to reduce that defi- good gains in both contracts. I’d like cit to $150,385.00 (excluding the to thank them all again for their hard $115,000.00 in wages, benefits & work on behalf of our Membership. credit card expenses that was paid While dealing with many oth- to the previous staff). While I don’t er issues for our Members, we’ve expect we’ll be in the black until also been meeting with our Cast- 2016, I do believe our deficit for this ing Director & Associate Casting Director Steering commit- year will be reduced by another $100,000.00 putting our Local in a tee to discuss the issues prior to negotiations with the AMPTP. We much better financial position than we’ve been in since 2008. I invite very much have our work cut out for us in these negotiations but I have any Member who has any questions about the financial health of this Union faith that both Locals 399 and 817 (NY) will do everything possible to to make an appointment and come down to the hall to review our books. achieve the best agreement we can for this hard working group of Teamsters. I have personally negotiated every contract for every bargaining unit no matter During the ratification process, some of our Members posted to social media CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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PAGE 2 __ PAGE 8 & 9 _ THE BIZ: SPOTLIGHT: Drivers Steering Committee Reversal of Runaway Production PAGE10 PAGE 3 __ Q&A With Steve Dayan SUCCESS! Ratification of Black Book & Location 1st Annual Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Managers Agreement PAGE 4 __ PAGE 11 “Pretty Little Liers” Keeping Members Local The Yitzhak Rabin Award

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Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 1 7/30/15 10:11 PM A big thank you to the bands: A Touch of n June 13th, 2015 Teamsters Local 399 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 399: Grey, Rock Tribe, & Desert Dragons for hosted its first ever Classic Car & Mo- keeping the day lively with great tunes all torcycle Show! The event was held at Rese- day long! da Park and was open to all Members and their families as well as the general public. We’d also like to say a special thank you to Overall, the day was a big success. There RELEVANT INDUSTRY ARTICLES FROM TOP ENTERTAINMENT SOURCES the following fine folks. This 1st Annual were great cars and motorcycles, and SUCCESSFUL Classic Car & Motorcycle Show would not great vendors, food and music. We want have happened without you: to thank all of you who brought your cars Secretary-Treasurer Local 399, Steve THE MOTION PICTURE BUZZ Oand motorcycles out for everyone to enjoy 1ST ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ‘HAS STARTED TO CLASSIC CAR & REVERSE’ RUNAWAY PRODUCTION, MOTORCYCLE

at this inaugural event. As the first-of-its- Dayan, Jack Fisher, Business Agent and kind and long-overdue event, we know Chief Event Organizer, Woody & Donna STATE SENATE LEADER SAYS we’ve got some kinks to work out as we SHOW! Wood, Keith Green, Courtney Brignoni, move forward with future events, but over- Amy Gorton, Donna Cul- all we were very pleased by well, Dean Winton, Anthony the responses we got about Shields, Larry Tozzi, Greg Pa- the day. To all those who tone, Nick Davis, and Depart- came out and participated ment of Recreation & Parks – we truly appreciate your en- Reseda, all the Local 399 staff thusiasm, support, and your who came out to work the TED JOHNSON - VARIETY SENIOR EDITOR input on how we can make State Senate California has seen the event. peaking on the Para- flight of big-budget mov- future events even bigger mount Studios lot to and better. For those of you President Pro Tem ies and one-hour dra- “I had a great team of peo- the Hollywood Cham- who missed it this time, we mas to other states like ple on my side for this event. ber of Commerce Kevin look forward to seeing you Kevin de Leon said Friday Georgia and Louisiana, Couldn’t have done it without de Leon, a Democrat, as well as other coun- at next year’s celebration! cited the 11 TV series them,” Jack Fisher said. “It was tries anxious to boost a great accomplishment to see awarded credits in the that California’s overhauled There were cars and motor- employment and tour- this whole event come togeth- first round of selection cycles of every shape and size ism. De Leon, the leader er. I have wanted to see some- under the expanded film and TV tax credit is and from every era. Even in negotiating the final thing like this available to the program. Among them the Joint Council 42 Team- agreement with Gov. Jer- Membership for quite some were four series relocat- reversing the flight of ster semi-truck stood proud ry Brown to expand the time now. The positive re- ingS to the state, including on Victory Blvd for the day. tax credit, declared, “We sponse surrounding the event HBO’s “Veep”. production from the state. The 42 North Horsemen have started to reverse makes me excited for next were out in full force along that trend here in the y e ar.” “The film tax credit is state in 2015.” with the Teamsters Local 399 working, and it will Women’s Caucus who were This marks the beginning of maintain our status as the selling their Rosie-The-Riv- “Once again, we are showing the world that there SOME OF THE 2015 CAR SHOW ORGANIZERS: AMY GORTON, COURTNEY a new family tradition for Lo- entertainment capital of the world,” said de Leon. eter-inspired t-shirts, designed by 399 Or- BRIGNONI, WOODY WOOD, JACK FISHER, STEVE DAYAN, ANTHONY SHEI- is no better place for film as well as television pro- LDS, GREG KARSON, AND DONNA WOOD. NOT PICTURED: KEITH GREEN, cal 399 Teamsters’ Members - an event Last year, state lawmakers more than tripled the size ganizer Ernie Barraza. This was their first DEAN WINTON, MIKE CHISHOLM, NICK DAVIS, AND DONNA CULWELL. duction than right here in California, and in Hol- BY Teamsters FOR Teamsters. It’s time to of the credit to $330 million annually, and shifted event and we look forward to seeing more lywood, California specifically,” he told the crowd. celebrate the expertise, artistry, heart and the selection process from a lottery to a ratio based from this group soon. (If you are interest- (yes, sometimes) obsession, that this group on wages paid to worked in joining The Women’s Caucus email His speech was billed as a exhibits in these finely restored machines. ers. De Leon said that the Lindsay Dougherty at ldougherty@ht399. “state of the state speech,” Check out more photos on our Facebook series getting the credit and he addressed org) will provide $216 million page www.facebook.com/teamsterslocal399. other topics, like the revi- Documenting the event were the talented in wages for crew mem- Some notable groups that brought out talization of Hollywood photographers; Rock Choquette, Lluvia bers and $524 million in their classic cars and motorcycles, as well proper, education fund- Higuera and Shannon Curfman. If you see direct spending. as some high-tech gadgets were: the Yak- ing and climate change. a photo of your car and would like a copy kity Yaks, West Coast Customs, Teamster of the file please email [email protected]. The state’s 20% tax credit He also addressed con- Horsemen, Funky Junk Farms and the one is not as generous as say, cerns that the entertain- and only George Barris! Georgia’s, at 30%, ment industry is lagging Vendors had car memorabilia and t-shirts but de Leon said that a when it comes to hiring lure for studios and pro- women and minorities, JENNIFER FOX, OFFICE MANAGER GREG KARSON, BUSINESS AGENT ducers is the ability to LINDSAY DOUGHERTY AND JOSHUA STAHELI, VANESSA LATRAY, pointing out that such demographics will be mak- AMY GORTON AND ROSE FALCON keep their workforce close to home. “We are actually ing up an increasing share of the marketplace. reuniting families so they don’t have to go elsewhere for sale. We also had many food trucks to make a living,” he said, adding that “children want “It is incumbent upon us to recognize this respon- available throughout the day. to see their mothers, they want to see their fathers sibility and fight for better inclusion of women and on a daily fashion.” minorities in the business and on the screen,” he Chief Event Organizer Jack Fisher had this said. “This will be good for your bottom line in the to say about the day: “It was great to see California does offer some sweeteners, like an ex- end because, quite frankly, they will be your audi- the Membership coming together for a tra 5 percent credit for series that relocate or movies ence more and more.” fun event! We have a lot of Members that that do visual effects work in the state. spend a lot of time working on their classic cars and motorcycles; it’s fun to give them 1950 CHEVROLET TRUCK a place to show them off.” 1938 CHEVY

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Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 2-3 7/30/15 10:11 PM A big thank you to the bands: A Touch of n June 13th, 2015 Teamsters Local 399 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 399: Grey, Rock Tribe, & Desert Dragons for hosted its first ever Classic Car & Mo- keeping the day lively with great tunes all torcycle Show! The event was held at Rese- day long! da Park and was open to all Members and their families as well as the general public. We’d also like to say a special thank you to Overall, the day was a big success. There RELEVANT INDUSTRY ARTICLES FROM TOP ENTERTAINMENT SOURCES the following fine folks. This 1st Annual were great cars and motorcycles, and SUCCESSFUL Classic Car & Motorcycle Show would not great vendors, food and music. We want have happened without you: to thank all of you who brought your cars Secretary-Treasurer Local 399, Steve THE MOTION PICTURE BUZZ Oand motorcycles out for everyone to enjoy 1ST ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ‘HAS STARTED TO CLASSIC CAR & REVERSE’ RUNAWAY PRODUCTION, MOTORCYCLE

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Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 2-3 7/30/15 10:11 PM “We feel truly blessed and appreciate working on a show ‘in town’ and especially for this long. The Producers are fantastic and understand the importance of keeping shows in California. Much of the crew has been here for many CALIFORNIA TAX INCENTIVES Seasons now. It is truly a family atmosphere,” says Larson. He continues, “I have been extremely fortunate working locally in L.A., while raising my 3 boys with my wife Dawn. I know many people, however, that have had to travel to find work, and some who have relocated to other states completely. Hopefully L.A. will mean Los Angeles again, and not Louisiana AFLAC come this July when the new incentives begin.” “I truly believe it will help, as the incentives are a driving force in where productions go. Hopefully, we have witnessed the low, and the number of produc- IS NOW AVAILABLE TO KEEPING MEMBERS LOCAL tions shooting locally will improve and keep building,” Larson says. Limbaugh adds, “Our crew A ‘PRETTY LITTLE LIARS’ CREW STORY is made up of some of the TEAMSTER 399 MEMBERS most talented people that live in, and love, Southern n 2009, the first wave of the entertainment tax By: Matthew Klekner based on economic impact and middle class job California. I can tell you There are two plans being offered at a Group Rate for 399 Members. We incentives were handed out in California. This creation.” from firsthand knowledge encourage you to take a look at what is being offered to the Membership early incentive program was designed to help lucrative ones. While it targets the entertainment industry, AB that these men and women are through Aflac and see if these plans are right for you and your family. grateful every day to go home retain cable television shows and smaller features. An example of this was ABC Family’s spin-off 1839 is a jobs bill. Regardless of the type of show Aflac is currently accepting applications on an ongoing basis for all 399 At that time, those two categories were the hardest of Pretty Little Liars, called Ravenwood. That se- applying for the tax incentives, the goal is to create and see their families and sleep in their own beds, and Members. If you have any questions regarding the plans available to you hit by runaway production. This incentive program ries, now canceled, failed to win in the California jobs by keeping new projects in California, retain- please contact our Aflac Representative Courtney Coe: was a lottery system and it was almost impossible lottery system and was sent to Louisiana. Even ing projects already here, and bringing projects to keep California’s econo- to guess which shows would qualify. though the producers wanted to keep it in Los An- back home if they’ve been filming in other states. my booming by spending [email protected] or call her at: (323) 388-3113. One show that did qualify, was a small ABC Fam- geles, the financials mandated they send it out of The selection process now considers a “job-ratio- their money where it is ily show called Pretty Little Liars. Set in the fic- state. score” to ensure that happens. earned, right here at home.” 24 hours-7 days a week Accident Plan*: tional town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, the series Business Agent Ed Duffy elaborates, “the whole “We might not have the most rewarding tax advan- California Assembly Bill Pays you: $125.00 to see your doctor for any new injury 1839, The Expanded Film follows the lives and interactions of four high- game is really about tax incentives. That is the way tage in the country, but we offset that by having the Pays you: $1,000.00 if you are admitted into the hospital for an injury school girls, who are the world works to- best infrastructure, vendors and a knowledgeable, and Television Job Creation shocked by the disap- day. They base a lot and deep, workforce. It balances the ability for stu- Act, was introduced in Feb- Pays you: $200.00 EACH DAY you are hospitalized due to an injury I ruary by Assemblymembers pearance of a friend. of what they are do- dios to keep productions here,” says Duffy. Pays you: lump sums based on specific injuries: up to $25,000.00 Raul Bocanegra and Mike Gatto Based on a young- ing on what type of The cast and crew of Pretty Little Liars are very Includes: $50,000.00 accidental death insurance adult book series, the tax advantages they thankful for having a show close to home and they and signed into law in September of *Spouse and children can also be covered concept for the show have.” identified the fact that their tax credits were crit- last year. is “Desperate House- While the previous ical to keeping their production here. And when On May 19 the California Film Commission wives for teens,” in incentive program push came to shove, they stepped forward to help announced the first 11 projects to receive credits based on their jobs ratio score, that the prettiest girls served its purpose, defend them. which ranks each project by wages to below-the-line workers, qualified spend- CRITICAL ILLNESS PLAN: sometimes have the everyone knew it ing and other criteria. Employee Benefit: $15,000.00 cash to you ugliest secrets. was far too modest The state Film Commission estimates that these 11 projects will create $544 Spouse/Dependent Benefit: $7,500.00 cash to you Pretty Little Liars and it also became million in direct in-state spending of which $216 million will be wages for premiered on June evidently clear that below-the-line crewmembers. “We are always going to be looking at the program and the potential expansion LUMP SUM PAYMENT FOR: Cancer diagnosis, heart attack, stroke, 8, 2010 and became the lottery process bypass surgery, organ transplant, severe burns, coma, paralysis, loss of ABC Family’s highest-rated series debut. It went wasn’t working. of the program in terms of dollar amounts. If the tax credits prove to be advan- on to become the number-one scripted show with “It did its job, to keep some of those productions tageous in terms of a return on investment for the state, then the $330 million sight, speech or hearing Women 18–34 and Women 18–49. Season six is here in CA, but what we ended up losing were we get per year could expand in the future,” says Duffy. set to air mid-2015 and season seven is set to air bigger network television productions and much “But we have to make sure the new system that the California Film Commis- CONTACT YOUR UNION VOLUNTARY BENEFITS COORDINATOR mid-2016. This makes Pretty Little Liars ABC larger, tent-pole, features and pay television, like sion backed does what it intends to do. The new system is based on job cre- for more information, to schedule a meeting or to sign up: Family’s longest running original series. HBO and Showtime,” says Duffy. ation and we have to make sure the system rewards those ideals,” says Duffy. Courtney Coe, AFLAC The pilot was shot in Vancouver and the series, As time went on, “We had to come up with a dif- He adds, “But we can’t know that until after we work through the system the CA Lic#0I21270 due to the incentives, was able to shoot in Los An- ferent scenario to cover the pre-existing shows in first few years of the five-year program.” (323) 388-3113 cell gles. The series is primarily filmed at Warner Bros. addition to network television and bigger budget- “The overall ideology of tax credits are something people will always be con- [email protected] Studio and according to Location Manager Barrett ed features. The only way to do that was to expand cerned about, because there is always that question: Is it worth it?” Larson, the WB Back-lot gives them the “East the program,” says Duffy. “I think the tax credits that were created for the job creation bill were done in a very responsible way. TO REGISTER ONLINE GO TO: www.aflac.com/ht399 Coast look” that they need for the show. He says In today’s political climate, expanding the pro- PRETTY LITTLE LIARS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT it’s doubtful the show would shoot in Los Angeles gram was much easier said than done. But Team- FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: RANDY GUILLORY, DENNIS FAHEY, RICHARD They were earmarked in without those incentives. He also says Pretty Little sters are good at organizing, and all of Hollywood LIMBAUGH, ALBERT COTO, CRAIG WILLIAMS MIDDLE ROW LEFT TO the proper direction and RIGHT: BERT FERNANDEZ, RICK LOCKE, MICHAEL BELPEDIO TOP ROW I think that is something Liars is a big draw for the tour at Warner Bros, rallied behind AB 1839. LEFT TO RIGHT: IGNACIO TRUJILLO, MARK HYSEN which brings tourism dollars to the area. “It was a major effort on all of our parts, to bring most people that are crit- Find out the AFLACTS: “I can’t tell you how many times I have heard a together as many different voices as we could As Ed Duffy recalls, “We had a mobilization day ical of it are watching it teenage girl say, ‘There’s Emily’s house,’ as she throughout the state, from southern California to at a very critical point in the voting on the bill in closely.” 1. Aflac is different from major medical insurance, it’s insurance runs over to get her picture taken in front of the northern California,” says Duffy. Sacramento and we had to make our push and The commission took appli- for daily living house,” notes Larson. “We put together an alliance with a number of Pretty Little Liars brought many Members of their cations May 11-17th for Major medical pays for doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions. Aflac pays cash studio TV projects and Most people don’t realize how integral tax incen- other Unions, studios and vendors. We partnered crew up. We brought them on the assembly floor directly to you to help with daily expenses due to a critical illness or accident July 13-25th for indepen- tives are to the production process. When a script with the authors of the bill and we worked to- where they were introduced and they made their 2. Aflac is an extra measure of financial protection is picked up for a pilot, teams of studio accoun- gether for over a year in an effort to presence known.” dent and feature films. This is the first time in When you’re critically ill or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits directly to you to tants run the numbers of all the incentive expand the current tax credits Pretty Little Liars Transportation Coordinator help you and your family with unexpected expenses. The benefits are prede programs available and, in most and to make sure it se- Richard Limbaugh and Location Manager Barrett the state’s 6-year pro- termined and paid regardless of any other insurance you have. cases, they go to the state lects projects Larson passed out flyers, which helped explain the gram, films with budgets that offers the most benefits of the Bill, to the offices of State Senators over $75 million will be 3. Aflac benefits work with State Disability and Assembly Members. They sat in on a session eligible. There will also be Aflac benefits are not considered income, so they are paid in addition to of the Assembly, and attended the rally outside on a third allocation of funds state disability benefits and are always Tax Free. the steps of our State Capitol. sometime in the winter. 4. Aflac covers you 24/7 “We truly felt our participation and effort Los Angeles’ Mayor, Eric The Accident plan pays cash benefits for injuries both work and non-work made a difference with the lawmakers,” says Garcetti, also played an import- related, so benefits are paid on top of Workers Compensation and on top of ant and vocal role in lobbying efforts. Larson. State Disability. Garcetti is aware of the economic value of Limbaugh adds that, “Ron Stein with Exclu- 5. Aflac pays cash benefits even when you’re healthy sive Sedan and Company Move Studio Trans- production in Los Angeles and how it is critical to our economic well being as a city. His office rallied other Mayors and directly lobbied the Governor in We want you to be healthy, so we encourage you to go for annual check-ups portation, Inc. helped by donating people by paying you a wellness benefit. The wellness benefits can cover several movers to get our folks to and from airports support of this bill. Secretary Treasurer Jim Hoffa and Members of Joint Coun- months of premium depending on the plan type. and I believe Local 399 and IATSE helped cil 42 and Joint council 7 met privately with the Governor and also lobbied on with airfare. I believe the entire cast and crew behalf of the bill. 6. Guaranteed Issue coverage would have gone had that been possible. It’s worth noting that many other productions sent representatives to Sacra- There is no medical exam or physical required to qualify for coverage. Get Those that were not there were there in spirit, mento in support of the Bill. Local 399 also took a delegation comprised of coverage even with a pre-existing condition. and we had a lot of spirit.” rank and file Members, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan, Wes Ponsford, Ed 7. Aflac is affordable Lisa Cochran-Neilan, a Co-Executive Pro- Duffy, Business Agents Lindsay Dougherty, Joshua Staheli and Chris Sell. It Aflac Group Plans are discounted and will fit most budgets. The Accident ducer on Pretty Little Liars, was the main would not have passed, if not for the hard work and dedication to the cause plan is the same rate for all members age 18-64 ($24.65/month). Aflac will for everyone involved. Many crewmembers of California based productions driving force in keeping the show in Cali- never raise your rate when you file claims. The Critical Illness plan is based were on hand in Hollywood when Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law fornia. She is acutely aware of the runaway on your current age and tobacco use—you lock in your rate at the age you production issue. Lisa’s husband, Jim Neilan, last September. This is a win for both the State of California and the workers across this state are today. is a Member of Teamster’s Local 399, and to- 8. Aflac pays claims quickly-usually within 4 business days gether they have two daughters, both involved that will no longer have only one choice— to leave their families to feed their Aflac provides prompt service and fast payment of qualifying claims to help in the studio business. families. Behind the glitter that most people associate with Hollywood is the “She went to Warner Bros and made her pitch glue that holds it together—the many talented and often unheralded men and you pay your bills. While you’re focusing on your health, we focus on get and basically got them up there, because she women whose names fly by in the credits. Their voices are rarely heard but ting you cash as quickly as possible. knew how important incentives were to the they are today: because Assembly Bill 1839 was passed for them. show,” says Duffy.

Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 4-5 7/30/15 10:11 PM “We feel truly blessed and appreciate working on a show ‘in town’ and especially for this long. The Producers are fantastic and understand the importance of keeping shows in California. Much of the crew has been here for many CALIFORNIA TAX INCENTIVES Seasons now. It is truly a family atmosphere,” says Larson. He continues, “I have been extremely fortunate working locally in L.A., while raising my 3 boys with my wife Dawn. I know many people, however, that have had to travel to find work, and some who have relocated to other states completely. Hopefully L.A. will mean Los Angeles again, and not Louisiana AFLAC come this July when the new incentives begin.” “I truly believe it will help, as the incentives are a driving force in where productions go. Hopefully, we have witnessed the low, and the number of produc- IS NOW AVAILABLE TO KEEPING MEMBERS LOCAL tions shooting locally will improve and keep building,” Larson says. Limbaugh adds, “Our crew A ‘PRETTY LITTLE LIARS’ CREW STORY is made up of some of the TEAMSTER 399 MEMBERS most talented people that live in, and love, Southern n 2009, the first wave of the entertainment tax By: Matthew Klekner based on economic impact and middle class job California. I can tell you There are two plans being offered at a Group Rate for 399 Members. We incentives were handed out in California. This creation.” from firsthand knowledge encourage you to take a look at what is being offered to the Membership early incentive program was designed to help lucrative ones. While it targets the entertainment industry, AB that these men and women are through Aflac and see if these plans are right for you and your family. grateful every day to go home retain cable television shows and smaller features. An example of this was ABC Family’s spin-off 1839 is a jobs bill. Regardless of the type of show Aflac is currently accepting applications on an ongoing basis for all 399 At that time, those two categories were the hardest of Pretty Little Liars, called Ravenwood. That se- applying for the tax incentives, the goal is to create and see their families and sleep in their own beds, and Members. If you have any questions regarding the plans available to you hit by runaway production. This incentive program ries, now canceled, failed to win in the California jobs by keeping new projects in California, retain- please contact our Aflac Representative Courtney Coe: was a lottery system and it was almost impossible lottery system and was sent to Louisiana. Even ing projects already here, and bringing projects to keep California’s econo- to guess which shows would qualify. though the producers wanted to keep it in Los An- back home if they’ve been filming in other states. my booming by spending [email protected] or call her at: (323) 388-3113. One show that did qualify, was a small ABC Fam- geles, the financials mandated they send it out of The selection process now considers a “job-ratio- their money where it is ily show called Pretty Little Liars. Set in the fic- state. score” to ensure that happens. earned, right here at home.” 24 hours-7 days a week Accident Plan*: tional town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, the series Business Agent Ed Duffy elaborates, “the whole “We might not have the most rewarding tax advan- California Assembly Bill Pays you: $125.00 to see your doctor for any new injury 1839, The Expanded Film follows the lives and interactions of four high- game is really about tax incentives. That is the way tage in the country, but we offset that by having the Pays you: $1,000.00 if you are admitted into the hospital for an injury school girls, who are the world works to- best infrastructure, vendors and a knowledgeable, and Television Job Creation shocked by the disap- day. They base a lot and deep, workforce. It balances the ability for stu- Act, was introduced in Feb- Pays you: $200.00 EACH DAY you are hospitalized due to an injury I ruary by Assemblymembers pearance of a friend. of what they are do- dios to keep productions here,” says Duffy. Pays you: lump sums based on specific injuries: up to $25,000.00 Raul Bocanegra and Mike Gatto Based on a young- ing on what type of The cast and crew of Pretty Little Liars are very Includes: $50,000.00 accidental death insurance adult book series, the tax advantages they thankful for having a show close to home and they and signed into law in September of *Spouse and children can also be covered concept for the show have.” identified the fact that their tax credits were crit- last year. is “Desperate House- While the previous ical to keeping their production here. And when On May 19 the California Film Commission wives for teens,” in incentive program push came to shove, they stepped forward to help announced the first 11 projects to receive credits based on their jobs ratio score, that the prettiest girls served its purpose, defend them. which ranks each project by wages to below-the-line workers, qualified spend- CRITICAL ILLNESS PLAN: sometimes have the everyone knew it ing and other criteria. Employee Benefit: $15,000.00 cash to you ugliest secrets. was far too modest The state Film Commission estimates that these 11 projects will create $544 Spouse/Dependent Benefit: $7,500.00 cash to you Pretty Little Liars and it also became million in direct in-state spending of which $216 million will be wages for premiered on June evidently clear that below-the-line crewmembers. “We are always going to be looking at the program and the potential expansion LUMP SUM PAYMENT FOR: Cancer diagnosis, heart attack, stroke, 8, 2010 and became the lottery process bypass surgery, organ transplant, severe burns, coma, paralysis, loss of ABC Family’s highest-rated series debut. It went wasn’t working. of the program in terms of dollar amounts. If the tax credits prove to be advan- on to become the number-one scripted show with “It did its job, to keep some of those productions tageous in terms of a return on investment for the state, then the $330 million sight, speech or hearing Women 18–34 and Women 18–49. Season six is here in CA, but what we ended up losing were we get per year could expand in the future,” says Duffy. set to air mid-2015 and season seven is set to air bigger network television productions and much “But we have to make sure the new system that the California Film Commis- CONTACT YOUR UNION VOLUNTARY BENEFITS COORDINATOR mid-2016. This makes Pretty Little Liars ABC larger, tent-pole, features and pay television, like sion backed does what it intends to do. The new system is based on job cre- for more information, to schedule a meeting or to sign up: Family’s longest running original series. HBO and Showtime,” says Duffy. ation and we have to make sure the system rewards those ideals,” says Duffy. Courtney Coe, AFLAC The pilot was shot in Vancouver and the series, As time went on, “We had to come up with a dif- He adds, “But we can’t know that until after we work through the system the CA Lic#0I21270 due to the incentives, was able to shoot in Los An- ferent scenario to cover the pre-existing shows in first few years of the five-year program.” (323) 388-3113 cell gles. The series is primarily filmed at Warner Bros. addition to network television and bigger budget- “The overall ideology of tax credits are something people will always be con- [email protected] Studio and according to Location Manager Barrett ed features. The only way to do that was to expand cerned about, because there is always that question: Is it worth it?” Larson, the WB Back-lot gives them the “East the program,” says Duffy. “I think the tax credits that were created for the job creation bill were done in a very responsible way. TO REGISTER ONLINE GO TO: www.aflac.com/ht399 Coast look” that they need for the show. He says In today’s political climate, expanding the pro- PRETTY LITTLE LIARS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT it’s doubtful the show would shoot in Los Angeles gram was much easier said than done. But Team- FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: RANDY GUILLORY, DENNIS FAHEY, RICHARD They were earmarked in without those incentives. He also says Pretty Little sters are good at organizing, and all of Hollywood LIMBAUGH, ALBERT COTO, CRAIG WILLIAMS MIDDLE ROW LEFT TO the proper direction and RIGHT: BERT FERNANDEZ, RICK LOCKE, MICHAEL BELPEDIO TOP ROW I think that is something Liars is a big draw for the tour at Warner Bros, rallied behind AB 1839. LEFT TO RIGHT: IGNACIO TRUJILLO, MARK HYSEN which brings tourism dollars to the area. “It was a major effort on all of our parts, to bring most people that are crit- Find out the AFLACTS: “I can’t tell you how many times I have heard a together as many different voices as we could As Ed Duffy recalls, “We had a mobilization day ical of it are watching it teenage girl say, ‘There’s Emily’s house,’ as she throughout the state, from southern California to at a very critical point in the voting on the bill in closely.” 1. Aflac is different from major medical insurance, it’s insurance runs over to get her picture taken in front of the northern California,” says Duffy. Sacramento and we had to make our push and The commission took appli- for daily living house,” notes Larson. “We put together an alliance with a number of Pretty Little Liars brought many Members of their cations May 11-17th for Major medical pays for doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions. Aflac pays cash studio TV projects and Most people don’t realize how integral tax incen- other Unions, studios and vendors. We partnered crew up. We brought them on the assembly floor directly to you to help with daily expenses due to a critical illness or accident July 13-25th for indepen- tives are to the production process. When a script with the authors of the bill and we worked to- where they were introduced and they made their 2. Aflac is an extra measure of financial protection is picked up for a pilot, teams of studio accoun- gether for over a year in an effort to presence known.” dent and feature films. This is the first time in When you’re critically ill or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits directly to you to tants run the numbers of all the incentive expand the current tax credits Pretty Little Liars Transportation Coordinator help you and your family with unexpected expenses. The benefits are prede programs available and, in most and to make sure it se- Richard Limbaugh and Location Manager Barrett the state’s 6-year pro- termined and paid regardless of any other insurance you have. cases, they go to the state lects projects Larson passed out flyers, which helped explain the gram, films with budgets that offers the most benefits of the Bill, to the offices of State Senators over $75 million will be 3. Aflac benefits work with State Disability and Assembly Members. They sat in on a session eligible. There will also be Aflac benefits are not considered income, so they are paid in addition to of the Assembly, and attended the rally outside on a third allocation of funds state disability benefits and are always Tax Free. the steps of our State Capitol. sometime in the winter. 4. Aflac covers you 24/7 “We truly felt our participation and effort Los Angeles’ Mayor, Eric The Accident plan pays cash benefits for injuries both work and non-work made a difference with the lawmakers,” says Garcetti, also played an import- related, so benefits are paid on top of Workers Compensation and on top of ant and vocal role in lobbying efforts. Larson. State Disability. Garcetti is aware of the economic value of Limbaugh adds that, “Ron Stein with Exclu- 5. Aflac pays cash benefits even when you’re healthy sive Sedan and Company Move Studio Trans- production in Los Angeles and how it is critical to our economic well being as a city. His office rallied other Mayors and directly lobbied the Governor in We want you to be healthy, so we encourage you to go for annual check-ups portation, Inc. helped by donating people by paying you a wellness benefit. The wellness benefits can cover several movers to get our folks to and from airports support of this bill. Secretary Treasurer Jim Hoffa and Members of Joint Coun- months of premium depending on the plan type. and I believe Local 399 and IATSE helped cil 42 and Joint council 7 met privately with the Governor and also lobbied on with airfare. I believe the entire cast and crew behalf of the bill. 6. Guaranteed Issue coverage would have gone had that been possible. It’s worth noting that many other productions sent representatives to Sacra- There is no medical exam or physical required to qualify for coverage. Get Those that were not there were there in spirit, mento in support of the Bill. Local 399 also took a delegation comprised of coverage even with a pre-existing condition. and we had a lot of spirit.” rank and file Members, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan, Wes Ponsford, Ed 7. Aflac is affordable Lisa Cochran-Neilan, a Co-Executive Pro- Duffy, Business Agents Lindsay Dougherty, Joshua Staheli and Chris Sell. It Aflac Group Plans are discounted and will fit most budgets. The Accident ducer on Pretty Little Liars, was the main would not have passed, if not for the hard work and dedication to the cause plan is the same rate for all members age 18-64 ($24.65/month). Aflac will for everyone involved. Many crewmembers of California based productions driving force in keeping the show in Cali- never raise your rate when you file claims. The Critical Illness plan is based were on hand in Hollywood when Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law fornia. She is acutely aware of the runaway on your current age and tobacco use—you lock in your rate at the age you production issue. Lisa’s husband, Jim Neilan, last September. This is a win for both the State of California and the workers across this state are today. is a Member of Teamster’s Local 399, and to- 8. Aflac pays claims quickly-usually within 4 business days gether they have two daughters, both involved that will no longer have only one choice— to leave their families to feed their Aflac provides prompt service and fast payment of qualifying claims to help in the studio business. families. Behind the glitter that most people associate with Hollywood is the “She went to Warner Bros and made her pitch glue that holds it together—the many talented and often unheralded men and you pay your bills. While you’re focusing on your health, we focus on get and basically got them up there, because she women whose names fly by in the credits. Their voices are rarely heard but ting you cash as quickly as possible. knew how important incentives were to the they are today: because Assembly Bill 1839 was passed for them. show,” says Duffy.

Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 4-5 7/30/15 10:11 PM FUNDRAISING / EVENT VOLUNTEERS: repairs and improvements, seniors can continue living independently in their own The MPTF Foundation hosts events TTHHEE homes. Home Safe Home addresses minor throughout the year to raise contributions IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ATEESS PPOOWWER home improvements and repairs. to support the organization’s services and LEBBRRAT ER OOF programs. Volunteer with us if you would CCEELE F SSEER like to assist with duties such as stuffing ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES F R FRIENDLY VISITORS: PPTTF VVIIC packets, mailing M CE invitations, taking M E As we move further into the digital age, hand- Volunteers are RSVPs, manning matched with written notes and paper documentation is quickly a will-call table, becoming a thing of the past. Our fast paced soci- seniors in their or other event ety and work environments call for more efficient neighborhoods activities. practices that seek to eliminate the potential for hu- who benefit from man error. The entertainment industry is not free Volunteerism is the bond of any community. It bridges the gaps regular social visits from these changes and must grow and evolve to from fellow in- ADMINISTRATIVE keep up. With that being said, several changes are where services are needed and it brings people together to experience dustry members. VOLUNTEERS: already in the works to help aid our Members in the joy of giving and receiving. Friendly visits proper documentation practices, as well as save offer tremendous As MPTF is a time and energy. benefits to se- nonprofit organi- As time goes on we will see more technological niors including zation it would be advances within our industry continually replacing Article By: Motion Picture Television Fund Volunteer Program improved physi- hard pressed to old and outdated practices. Secretary-Treasurer cal, mental, and accomplish all it Steve Dayan “Many of the payroll companies will soon begin to provide our Members with digital emotional health does without the s someone who works in the entertainment industry, you under- together to give back. No one understands this like the volunteers who start paperwork. This will allow our Members the — and keeping a needed assistance were recently honored at the 49th Motion Picture & Television Fund ability to securely update only the changes to their stand the creative energy and camaraderie developed among positive outlook. of volunteers. One personal information, making the process faster colleagues from months on a production, a show or a project. (MPTF) Guild Volunteers Recognition Awards Dinner. For the first way we are able to and easier for all concerned.” stay in touch with Becoming a volunteer at MPTF offers you that feeling and much time, nearly two dozen of them received the prestigious President’s ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES POOL BUDDIES / our constituent more. Through a variety of opportunities, as an individual or as part Lifetime Achievement award for each serving more than 4,000 hours FITNESS FLOOR base is through the Beginning September 30th, 2015 the US Depart- of a group, you can provide entertainment, companionship, and as- of volunteering at MPTF. The award included a personalized certifi- BUDDIES: help of adminis- ment of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will begin to implement sistance to your fellow industry Members, young and old. You will cate and signed letter from President Obama along with a President’s trative volunteers Volunteers are matched with seniors who who assist us with such items as answering the requirement of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in interstate commercial trucks and bus also become a part of a community that is passionate about coming Call to Service Award pin. may need assistance getting in and out of phones, filing, and other light office duties. the pool or with fitness equipment at the companies. This ruling is in an attempt to improve compliance with the safety rules in regards to hours Saban Center for Health and Wellness. Drivers are eligible to work. Seniors who love the water, but may have ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS: “By implementing Electronic Logging Devices, balance or coordination challenges, can we will advance our mission to increase safety A go back into the water thanks to their Pool We are looking for volunteers who take and prevent fatigued drivers from getting behind Buddy. Fitness Buddies assist seniors with to heart our core mission of Taking Care the wheel,” said Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad- work out equipment to stay fit and healthy. of Our Own and can be an advocate to us ministrator Anne S. Ferro. “With broad support out in the field. We have numerous op- from safety advocates, carriers and members of portunities to have advocate volunteers Congress, we are committed to achieving this im- GROCERY SHOPPERS: travel throughout Southern California with portant step in the commercial bus and truck in- our Health Wheels Mobile unit and or to dustries.” The ELDs will be installed into each vehicle and Volunteers help seniors who need assis- various Health Fairs and other events and tance with grocery shopping due to frailty, the logging will take place automatically. The only spread the word of MPTF and all we do for thing a Driver would be responsible for is turning balance issues, or who no longer drive. individuals like you. the device on. All of the monitoring will take place Grocery shopping assistance helps seniors in a back office recording each and every move- maintain a sense of independence, as well ment of the vehicle. This new system will elim- as a home stocked with fresh food. VOLUNTEER GUILD: inate confusing and time-consuming paperwork. This will also allow an added protection from The MPTF Volunteer Guild was established work demands and pressures often put on Drivers COMPUTER TUTORS: in 1966 to enhance the quality of life of the to compromise various laws in an attempt to cut residents of our Woodland Hills campus. corners. Volunteers instruct seniors on basic com- Guild volunteers can be seen on campus These new Federal regulations are designed to im- puter skills such as setting passwords, using daily, assisting MPTF staff, patients and prove safety for motorists by reducing the risk of truck Driver fatigue. Safety both on set and travel- help menus, e-mail, using the internet residents with a wide variety of important safely, and more. ing to and from set should be the ultimate concern services. More than 100 men and women within our Industry. No one should have to sacri- MPTF was founded on the principle of these seniors enjoy more fulfilling lives. In in our industry. No amount of donated time are available to assist patients and residents. fice their life or the lives of others to create a film. the entertainment community taking care of addition to assisting MPTF staff with an and energy is too small or goes unnoticed. Active retirees, current industry members As an industry we must look out for one another its own, and these volunteers are living ex- array of services and programs, it’s not un- We encourage all Members to look into CHANNEL 22: and their families, people of all ages and and abide by rules that are put in place to protect amples of that spirit. common for volunteers to help residents these opportunities below and considering with an endless variety of skills are here our own. “The mystique of entertainment is when write their memoirs, stay fit as their Fitness giving back in whatever capacity your time The Shavelson Media Room at our Was- every day making a difference. There are some obvious concerns that Studios are hard work comes together to create some- Buddies or simply give companionship over will allow. serman Campus provides opportunities raising in regards to how this law will play out thing magical, and that’s also the essence of the phone. Below is a list of Volunteer opportunities for residents and volunteers to develop throughout our unique industry. Drivers in the volunteering at MPTF,” says Bob Beitcher, MPTF also has a growing cadre of volunteers you can get involved with: and create programming that serves the DOWNLOAD A entertainment industry tend to differ from other President and CEO of the Motion Picture MPTF residential community. Integrating VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM AT forms of commercial truck and bus companies. who spend time in the community helping Various studios are already working to develop an & Television Fund (MPTF). “The magic of entertainment industry retirees with home PHONE BUDDIES: volunteers (current industry members and www.mptf.com/volunteer ‘junior’ volunteers from high schools) into exemption request for certain aspects of this new volunteering isn’t measured in hours spent safety, grocery shopping, computer tutoring and return it to Derek Krull at: requirement. Details of such exemptions will not or dollars contributed; it’s measured in how and more. Volunteers are matched with seniors who the process preserves the tradition of shared [email protected] be made available until after the law actually goes it makes us feel to give back to the commu- Two of the biggest obstacles to volunteerism benefit from weekly socializing on the knowledge in the entertainment industry. into effect on September 30th for no exemption re- nity. That’s the power of service and it’s what are a perceived lack of time and uncertain- phone. Many times seniors are socially iso- The media room is looking for volunteers or fax: quest will be granted or even considered until that makes the entertainment industry so great.” ty of what one can offer. MPTF volunteers lated due to frailty or medical issues. Phone who have previous experience in editing, 818-876-1527. date. As the law currently stands, all would be ex- Nearly 50 years ago, nine women estab- demonstrate that everyone has time and Buddies provide companionship, support, camera work, graphic design, production If you have questions or would like pected to implement ELDs in all vehicles by Sep- lished the MPTF Guild Volunteers to make talents to share and the return is life enrich- and help someone to feel connected to the support, hair and makeup, or scenic design more information please call: tember 30th, 2017. a difference in the lives of seniors living on ing. We encourage all 399 Members to take entertainment community. and those willing to learn. Volunteering 818-876-1915. (Story to be continued in the 2015 Fall Newsreel: MPTF’s campus in Woodland Hills. Today, the time to giveback. The MPTF Volunteer with the media room’s Channel 22 can be Electronic Start-Up Paper Work) HOME SAFE HOME PROGRAM: 100 MPTF Guild Volunteers of all ages give Program is a great way to get involved and per project and/or multiple hours weekly. more than 35,000 hours a year to helping donate your time and talents to others with- If you have any further questions please email With the help of volunteers to make home [email protected].

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Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 6-7 7/30/15 10:11 PM FUNDRAISING / EVENT VOLUNTEERS: repairs and improvements, seniors can continue living independently in their own The MPTF Foundation hosts events TTHHEE homes. Home Safe Home addresses minor throughout the year to raise contributions IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ATEESS PPOOWWER home improvements and repairs. to support the organization’s services and LEBBRRAT ER OOF programs. Volunteer with us if you would CCEELE F SSEER like to assist with duties such as stuffing ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES F R FRIENDLY VISITORS: PPTTF VVIIC packets, mailing M CE invitations, taking M E As we move further into the digital age, hand- Volunteers are RSVPs, manning matched with written notes and paper documentation is quickly a will-call table, becoming a thing of the past. Our fast paced soci- seniors in their or other event ety and work environments call for more efficient neighborhoods activities. practices that seek to eliminate the potential for hu- who benefit from man error. The entertainment industry is not free Volunteerism is the bond of any community. It bridges the gaps regular social visits from these changes and must grow and evolve to from fellow in- ADMINISTRATIVE keep up. With that being said, several changes are where services are needed and it brings people together to experience dustry members. VOLUNTEERS: already in the works to help aid our Members in the joy of giving and receiving. Friendly visits proper documentation practices, as well as save offer tremendous As MPTF is a time and energy. benefits to se- nonprofit organi- As time goes on we will see more technological niors including zation it would be advances within our industry continually replacing Article By: Motion Picture Television Fund Volunteer Program improved physi- hard pressed to old and outdated practices. Secretary-Treasurer cal, mental, and accomplish all it Steve Dayan “Many of the payroll companies will soon begin to provide our Members with digital emotional health does without the s someone who works in the entertainment industry, you under- together to give back. No one understands this like the volunteers who start paperwork. This will allow our Members the — and keeping a needed assistance were recently honored at the 49th Motion Picture & Television Fund ability to securely update only the changes to their stand the creative energy and camaraderie developed among positive outlook. of volunteers. One personal information, making the process faster colleagues from months on a production, a show or a project. (MPTF) Guild Volunteers Recognition Awards Dinner. For the first way we are able to and easier for all concerned.” stay in touch with Becoming a volunteer at MPTF offers you that feeling and much time, nearly two dozen of them received the prestigious President’s ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES POOL BUDDIES / our constituent more. Through a variety of opportunities, as an individual or as part Lifetime Achievement award for each serving more than 4,000 hours FITNESS FLOOR base is through the Beginning September 30th, 2015 the US Depart- of a group, you can provide entertainment, companionship, and as- of volunteering at MPTF. The award included a personalized certifi- BUDDIES: help of adminis- ment of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will begin to implement sistance to your fellow industry Members, young and old. You will cate and signed letter from President Obama along with a President’s trative volunteers Volunteers are matched with seniors who who assist us with such items as answering the requirement of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in interstate commercial trucks and bus also become a part of a community that is passionate about coming Call to Service Award pin. may need assistance getting in and out of phones, filing, and other light office duties. the pool or with fitness equipment at the companies. This ruling is in an attempt to improve compliance with the safety rules in regards to hours Saban Center for Health and Wellness. Drivers are eligible to work. Seniors who love the water, but may have ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS: “By implementing Electronic Logging Devices, balance or coordination challenges, can we will advance our mission to increase safety A go back into the water thanks to their Pool We are looking for volunteers who take and prevent fatigued drivers from getting behind Buddy. Fitness Buddies assist seniors with to heart our core mission of Taking Care the wheel,” said Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad- work out equipment to stay fit and healthy. of Our Own and can be an advocate to us ministrator Anne S. Ferro. “With broad support out in the field. We have numerous op- from safety advocates, carriers and members of portunities to have advocate volunteers Congress, we are committed to achieving this im- GROCERY SHOPPERS: travel throughout Southern California with portant step in the commercial bus and truck in- our Health Wheels Mobile unit and or to dustries.” The ELDs will be installed into each vehicle and Volunteers help seniors who need assis- various Health Fairs and other events and tance with grocery shopping due to frailty, the logging will take place automatically. The only spread the word of MPTF and all we do for thing a Driver would be responsible for is turning balance issues, or who no longer drive. individuals like you. the device on. All of the monitoring will take place Grocery shopping assistance helps seniors in a back office recording each and every move- maintain a sense of independence, as well ment of the vehicle. This new system will elim- as a home stocked with fresh food. VOLUNTEER GUILD: inate confusing and time-consuming paperwork. This will also allow an added protection from The MPTF Volunteer Guild was established work demands and pressures often put on Drivers COMPUTER TUTORS: in 1966 to enhance the quality of life of the to compromise various laws in an attempt to cut residents of our Woodland Hills campus. corners. Volunteers instruct seniors on basic com- Guild volunteers can be seen on campus These new Federal regulations are designed to im- puter skills such as setting passwords, using daily, assisting MPTF staff, patients and prove safety for motorists by reducing the risk of truck Driver fatigue. Safety both on set and travel- help menus, e-mail, using the internet residents with a wide variety of important safely, and more. ing to and from set should be the ultimate concern services. More than 100 men and women within our Industry. No one should have to sacri- MPTF was founded on the principle of these seniors enjoy more fulfilling lives. In in our industry. No amount of donated time are available to assist patients and residents. fice their life or the lives of others to create a film. the entertainment community taking care of addition to assisting MPTF staff with an and energy is too small or goes unnoticed. Active retirees, current industry members As an industry we must look out for one another its own, and these volunteers are living ex- array of services and programs, it’s not un- We encourage all Members to look into CHANNEL 22: and their families, people of all ages and and abide by rules that are put in place to protect amples of that spirit. common for volunteers to help residents these opportunities below and considering with an endless variety of skills are here our own. “The mystique of entertainment is when write their memoirs, stay fit as their Fitness giving back in whatever capacity your time The Shavelson Media Room at our Was- every day making a difference. There are some obvious concerns that Studios are hard work comes together to create some- Buddies or simply give companionship over will allow. serman Campus provides opportunities raising in regards to how this law will play out thing magical, and that’s also the essence of the phone. Below is a list of Volunteer opportunities for residents and volunteers to develop throughout our unique industry. Drivers in the volunteering at MPTF,” says Bob Beitcher, MPTF also has a growing cadre of volunteers you can get involved with: and create programming that serves the DOWNLOAD A entertainment industry tend to differ from other President and CEO of the Motion Picture MPTF residential community. Integrating VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM AT forms of commercial truck and bus companies. who spend time in the community helping Various studios are already working to develop an & Television Fund (MPTF). “The magic of entertainment industry retirees with home PHONE BUDDIES: volunteers (current industry members and www.mptf.com/volunteer ‘junior’ volunteers from high schools) into exemption request for certain aspects of this new volunteering isn’t measured in hours spent safety, grocery shopping, computer tutoring and return it to Derek Krull at: requirement. Details of such exemptions will not or dollars contributed; it’s measured in how and more. Volunteers are matched with seniors who the process preserves the tradition of shared [email protected] be made available until after the law actually goes it makes us feel to give back to the commu- Two of the biggest obstacles to volunteerism benefit from weekly socializing on the knowledge in the entertainment industry. into effect on September 30th for no exemption re- nity. That’s the power of service and it’s what are a perceived lack of time and uncertain- phone. Many times seniors are socially iso- The media room is looking for volunteers or fax: quest will be granted or even considered until that makes the entertainment industry so great.” ty of what one can offer. MPTF volunteers lated due to frailty or medical issues. Phone who have previous experience in editing, 818-876-1527. date. As the law currently stands, all would be ex- Nearly 50 years ago, nine women estab- demonstrate that everyone has time and Buddies provide companionship, support, camera work, graphic design, production If you have questions or would like pected to implement ELDs in all vehicles by Sep- lished the MPTF Guild Volunteers to make talents to share and the return is life enrich- and help someone to feel connected to the support, hair and makeup, or scenic design more information please call: tember 30th, 2017. a difference in the lives of seniors living on ing. We encourage all 399 Members to take entertainment community. and those willing to learn. Volunteering 818-876-1915. (Story to be continued in the 2015 Fall Newsreel: MPTF’s campus in Woodland Hills. Today, the time to giveback. The MPTF Volunteer with the media room’s Channel 22 can be Electronic Start-Up Paper Work) HOME SAFE HOME PROGRAM: 100 MPTF Guild Volunteers of all ages give Program is a great way to get involved and per project and/or multiple hours weekly. more than 35,000 hours a year to helping donate your time and talents to others with- If you have any further questions please email With the help of volunteers to make home [email protected].

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Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 6-7 7/30/15 10:11 PM my personal opinion on how I felt the deal was – if before negotiations began, even though they knew STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER: we were represented correctly – being that this was I couldn’t get into any specifics.” I know a lot of Steve’s first “Black Book” negotiation as head of our Members, with this being my 20th year, so I know MEMBER TERRY OWENS Union.” a lot of Brothers and Sisters in this Union and there “I think it’s a good deal. It’s a good, fair deal for was a lot of curiosity.” both sides.” “Negotiations, at first, were kind of scary, but we Drivers Steering “I think Steve did a good job with the negotiations were prepped with how it was going to go. We “I wanted to learn more about the inner workings and getting us a fair contract. I think he is show- walked into the room, with these long tables and of the Union and wanted to see if they are sincere ing more involvement by offering these classes and all the representatives of the AMPTP at them. The Committee in their goals and direction. After being on the trying to educate the Members. That’s the biggest most important people in the AMPTP were right Steering Committee for a year I believe, with all step I see so far: the Union being involved in edu- across from us. The rest of us onlookers sat behind sincerity, that they want to represent everyone in cation efforts.” our representatives but we were allowed to take it the Local.” “Jack and Wes did a good job too and they made all in and evaluate the whole thing.” SPOTLIGHT “I believe they are on the right track and I know the sure we stayed on track in the meetings.” “I think we are on a very good terms with the SPOTLIGHT rank-and-file Members still have a lot of questions “I think the administration could further look into AMPTP and have a good working relationship, but they haven’t gotten to see everything that we certain issues the Steering Committee brought up, more so than we’ve had in quite some time and were privy to on but there wasn’t enough time to look into every- it’s because of the openness and the willingness to Last January we made a prom- Steering Committee, among this committee thing.” work with them. It was an exciting opportunity.” and in the nego- “If more people attended the meetings and actually “I’m not sure how we are going to move forward ise to create a Drivers Steering others. Drivers make up the tiations. It was read the contracts, they would feel more involved with the Steering Committee, in terms of adding a good learning in the Union. I think it’s important for every Mem- people and how people leave. We haven’t figured Committee. Making good on largest part of Local 399’s process for me.” ber to know what is in our contracts and under- everything out. There was no favoritism for this “There were a stand them. People can take classes in Black Book committee. Anyone could have put their name on that promise, the new admin- Membership and, for what- lot of questions or any of the other classes that are offered and get the list and attended the meetings.” about how peo- involved that way. They should know what their “We are not getting paid for this. This is just us istration provided a sign up ever reason there had never ple got on the rights are as Members.” volunteering our time for the love of the game; for committee but it “I think there was more work last year and more being part of Membership and putting your voice been a Steering Committee of was on a strictly features and incentives are coming and it’s going to forward to the point where it is heard. A lot of peo- sheet at the General Member- voluntary basis. pick up a lot. I don’t know if it will be overwhelm- ple don’t feel they have that ability, but they do.” You had to start ing, but there’s going to be a lot more work out “You do have a voice. You could be a tram Driver at ship Meeting for a Drivers rank-and-file Drivers before. someplace and there than there was previously.” Universal. You could be a tractor-trailer Driver on if people are not “We volunteered a lot of time, but I don’t think it a TV show. It doesn’t matter what you do. You have happy with us, they should get involved and volun- was a waste of time. If it’s something you are tru- an opportunity to put your voice out there and if By Matthew Klekner teer themselves and their own time.” ly interested in taking part of, if you are truly into you don’t want to be on the Steering Committee, “Our names were all listed for anyone to see and we it for the knowledge, and to help people get more you can have your voice heard by the Steering were introduced at some of the quarterly meetings involved with the Local, I don’t think that’s a waste Committee.” The goal of a Steering Committee is to foster groomed in how the negotiating process would dented. They didn’t want to take anything away so that people would know who we were and could of time.” “This is a brand new horizon as far as I’m con- better communication between the craft and take place. Five Members were also given seats from us.” reach out to us and contact us by phone. We were cerned and, with work coming back to the state the administration and to provide a forum for in the negotiating room across from AMPTP “We had just finished lobbying for the expanded spread out all over town, in terms of where we were instead of leaving it, I don’t think people are going working by studio, so it was a good mix of people.” open discussions and direct lines of communi- members. Those Members were Bruce Calla- tax incentive program and I think the produc- to have enough time to be so negative.” Of course, “There were colorful disagreements on many is- STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER: there are always going to be 10% of people that will cation. han, Terry Owens, Rob Wood, Tony Ardolino ers, along with the different Unions, realized sues, but as a committee we sat down and talked have a problem regardless - if it was raining dia- The sign-up sheet was open to all who were and Anthony Shields. that if we didn’t get a contract done without any about all of them. We got to see everyone’s point of BRUCE CALLAHAN monds they would complain it was still raining.” interested. The only requirement was manda- “To be perfectly honest, it’s a daunting task. On difficulties it would have been a slap in the face view and as a result we got to have a consensus on “I’m excited about where we are going and I hope tory attendance at Committee meetings but in- our side of the table there were maybe 15 peo- to the people that passed this bill. I think it was every issue that was brought up.” everyone recognizes the growth we’ve had already.” cluded a provision for excused absences. If you ple and on the other side of the table you have important to have peace in the Labor market,” “I have enjoyed this process. It was a learning ex- missed two meetings in a row, however, you says Ponsford. perience and it was something that I believe anyone who cares about where they come from and “I joined the Steering Committee because I saw were excluded from the Committee. “The Members of the Steering Committee where our Union was going under our last admin- The Drivers Steering Committee is made were engaged and participated in the where the Union is going should get involved in. LETTER FROM STEVE DAYAN It is a good place to start to understand the inner istration and things seemed a little stale. It seemed up of Drivers and Captains, all of most professional way possible. like it was time to do something and step up for the CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE whom are working everyday in They were good hands to workings of the Union and what goes on behind closed doors. I do believe that if someone has the Membership if I could. It seemed like, to me, the the industry and have years have on board and Sec- regular Members of the Union needed to get more opportunity to do it, and the ambition to do it, they how large or small and we have ratified every of experience in the field. retary-Treasurer Steve should get involved when the committee opens up.” involved.” They donated their Dayan does nothing “I wanted to agreement with a margin of 80% or better. I lis- time to be Members but sing their prais- have a voice in tened to our Commercial Members and went back the makings of to the table to negotiate different conditions when of the committee. es,” says Jack Fish- the first contract was rejected. The approval mar- “The Committee er. the contract and STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER: to see how the gin for that agreement was more than 90%. We Members made With the Black inside communi- lobbied Sacramento and got the best tax incen- themselves avail- Book negotia- ROB WOOD cation worked in tive for our industry in our history. We organized able to listen tions conclud- that conference Quixote and we’re also in the process of organiz- to anyone that ed, there are room. I wanted ing other vendors. We’ve begun educational class- wanted to reach some questions to see the pro- es for our Members covering a variety of topics out to them with about where the “I wanted to get more involved with the Union and ducers and see such as Shop Steward training, Log Book Class- questions or con- Steering Com- know more about what goes on and hopefully have how positive or es, financial & retirement classes, “stick time” cerns. They fielded mittee goes from a say in my future.” negative they training and Black Book classes just to name a complaints and sug- here. Since it is in its “I enjoyed my experience and learned a lot. I think, would be. I was few. We have formed committees for almost ev- like anything, it had a little bit of a rough start, amazed with ery group, engaged them in developing contract gestions from rank-and- first year of existence, since it was the first time doing it, but everyone got proposals and have developed a means of com- file Members and then we the Business Agents and their sincerity and their enthusiasm to make this it down and it smoothed out.” work better and to keep work here.” munication between themselves and the Union. had a lot of frank discussions committee Members are “I felt that we were included. We were never ig- “There’s never been a Steering Committee for Driv- about whatever came to light,” says playing it by ear, and they will nored and ers so there’s never been an inside perspective. This We are supporting our retiree gathering which Business Agent Wes Ponsford. move forward to make sure any issues during negoti- is as inside as you’re going to get. Steve Dayan was will take place in Los Angeles in September. Business Agents Wes Ponsford and Jack Fisher Members have with their craft are addressed. ations we were there at a bunch of the meetings. Jack Fischer, Wes We held our first ever car show that you’ll read head up the Drivers Steering Committee. The For instance, a joint meeting of the Drivers and asked what we Ponsford and a Member of the Committee would more about in this newsletter. We’ve updated main point of recent meetings was the negoti- about 50 people from different studios, includ- Transportation Coordinators Committees is felt and what our chair each meeting and put together an outline for our website and Newsreel. We have re-affiliated ation of the expiring Black Book Contract with ing the senior labor relations negotiators,” says planned for the future. opinions were of the next meeting.” with the Los Angeles County Federation of La- the AMPTP. The Black Book is the major con- Ponsford. Bringing people together in an open conver- the proposals. “With the contract negotiations we had our work bor and I now have the honor of serving on their tract that covers all of our Drivers. It’s negotiat- “It’s interesting because each studio has the sation is a priority of this administration and They definitely cut out for us. We didn’t need anyone to come up Executive Board. We’re supporting our own Joint listened to what with new ideas about what the meeting would be Council 42 and have strengthened the bonds with ed every three years and committee meetings ability to nix anything that we are discussing, it will look to help facilitate these discussions we had to say.” all of the other Locals in our great JC42. We’ve were held once a month and increased in fre- so it only takes one person to say no and it takes whenever and wherever possible, so that every about. We mostly talked about the contract and “We were in the the questionnaire that was sent out to the Mem- also strengthened our relationship with the IBT. quency as negotiations drew nearer. everyone together to say yes. It’s a tough nut to Member’s voice can be heard. side-bars, we bership, about what issues were important to them. “We talked about the issues, such as what kind crack and you have to have lobbying efforts Local 399 thanks all the Members who have were in the cau- We came back with a very good general consen- These are just some of the changes we have of raises we are going to get, changes to health well in advance of negotiations if you want to contributed their time as Members of the inau- cus rooms and sus about what was most important: wages, made since 2014. While there is still much more and welfare, pension and specific changes to change something in the contract.” gural Drivers Steering Committee and wishes the main rooms health insurance, pension, welfare and retirement work to be done, I want to assure our Member- language in the contract that all parties agreed Ponsford goes on to say, “Our attorney, Joe Ka- to encourage any Member who is interested in throughout the straight on down the line.” ship that everyone here is working diligent- upon,” says Ponsford. “They brought up really plon, who has been negotiating this contract joining the Committee, or becoming active in entire negotiations. I think it was good, because it’s “I’m extremely happy with this deal and I’d be sur- ly to improve the lives of our Members and be good points. It’s hard to implement every idea for 30 years, said this is the first time where we the Union, to reach out to the Business Agents nice that rank-and-file Members get to see what’s prised if we could have done any better than we as responsive as we can be to issues and con- or suggestion, but we were forthright and hon- went into negotiations and the AMPTP had no or to Members of the current Steering Com- going on.” did. We pretty much got what we wanted. The only cerns. And it is my hope that you are seeing est with each other, which is all you can ask” proposals specifically for Local 399. That’s un- mittee. “At first it was bit intimidating but you get used to thing that we’re going to have to hammer out on positive differences in the way we do business. what it is. It was definitely a learning experience the next contract is new media. It’s still a very un- Here’s to a busy and prosperous third quarter! Members of the committee were rewarded with heard of. They always come to us and ask us We would like to share the comments of a few that I was happy to be a part of it.” unprecedented and un-paralleled access to the to get rid of grouping, for example, which is of the Committee Members below: defined space. We are still on a case-by-case basis “People reached out to me. I got calls from people but we have an outline to work with.” inner-workings of the Union and they were our seniority, but they didn’t come at us with I knew who had questions about what was going “I got some calls and emails, especially the week Fraternally, Steve Dayan anything this time and that was rather unprece- on and, since they knew me, they wanted to know

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Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 8-9 7/30/15 10:11 PM my personal opinion on how I felt the deal was – if before negotiations began, even though they knew STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER: we were represented correctly – being that this was I couldn’t get into any specifics.” I know a lot of Steve’s first “Black Book” negotiation as head of our Members, with this being my 20th year, so I know MEMBER TERRY OWENS Union.” a lot of Brothers and Sisters in this Union and there “I think it’s a good deal. It’s a good, fair deal for was a lot of curiosity.” both sides.” “Negotiations, at first, were kind of scary, but we Drivers Steering “I think Steve did a good job with the negotiations were prepped with how it was going to go. We “I wanted to learn more about the inner workings and getting us a fair contract. I think he is show- walked into the room, with these long tables and of the Union and wanted to see if they are sincere ing more involvement by offering these classes and all the representatives of the AMPTP at them. The Committee in their goals and direction. After being on the trying to educate the Members. That’s the biggest most important people in the AMPTP were right Steering Committee for a year I believe, with all step I see so far: the Union being involved in edu- across from us. The rest of us onlookers sat behind sincerity, that they want to represent everyone in cation efforts.” our representatives but we were allowed to take it the Local.” “Jack and Wes did a good job too and they made all in and evaluate the whole thing.” SPOTLIGHT “I believe they are on the right track and I know the sure we stayed on track in the meetings.” “I think we are on a very good terms with the SPOTLIGHT rank-and-file Members still have a lot of questions “I think the administration could further look into AMPTP and have a good working relationship, but they haven’t gotten to see everything that we certain issues the Steering Committee brought up, more so than we’ve had in quite some time and were privy to on but there wasn’t enough time to look into every- it’s because of the openness and the willingness to Last January we made a prom- Steering Committee, among this committee thing.” work with them. It was an exciting opportunity.” and in the nego- “If more people attended the meetings and actually “I’m not sure how we are going to move forward ise to create a Drivers Steering others. Drivers make up the tiations. It was read the contracts, they would feel more involved with the Steering Committee, in terms of adding a good learning in the Union. I think it’s important for every Mem- people and how people leave. We haven’t figured Committee. Making good on largest part of Local 399’s process for me.” ber to know what is in our contracts and under- everything out. There was no favoritism for this “There were a stand them. People can take classes in Black Book committee. Anyone could have put their name on that promise, the new admin- Membership and, for what- lot of questions or any of the other classes that are offered and get the list and attended the meetings.” about how peo- involved that way. They should know what their “We are not getting paid for this. This is just us istration provided a sign up ever reason there had never ple got on the rights are as Members.” volunteering our time for the love of the game; for committee but it “I think there was more work last year and more being part of Membership and putting your voice been a Steering Committee of was on a strictly features and incentives are coming and it’s going to forward to the point where it is heard. A lot of peo- sheet at the General Member- voluntary basis. pick up a lot. I don’t know if it will be overwhelm- ple don’t feel they have that ability, but they do.” You had to start ing, but there’s going to be a lot more work out “You do have a voice. You could be a tram Driver at ship Meeting for a Drivers rank-and-file Drivers before. someplace and there than there was previously.” Universal. You could be a tractor-trailer Driver on if people are not “We volunteered a lot of time, but I don’t think it a TV show. It doesn’t matter what you do. You have happy with us, they should get involved and volun- was a waste of time. If it’s something you are tru- an opportunity to put your voice out there and if By Matthew Klekner teer themselves and their own time.” ly interested in taking part of, if you are truly into you don’t want to be on the Steering Committee, “Our names were all listed for anyone to see and we it for the knowledge, and to help people get more you can have your voice heard by the Steering were introduced at some of the quarterly meetings involved with the Local, I don’t think that’s a waste Committee.” The goal of a Steering Committee is to foster groomed in how the negotiating process would dented. They didn’t want to take anything away so that people would know who we were and could of time.” “This is a brand new horizon as far as I’m con- better communication between the craft and take place. Five Members were also given seats from us.” reach out to us and contact us by phone. We were cerned and, with work coming back to the state the administration and to provide a forum for in the negotiating room across from AMPTP “We had just finished lobbying for the expanded spread out all over town, in terms of where we were instead of leaving it, I don’t think people are going working by studio, so it was a good mix of people.” open discussions and direct lines of communi- members. Those Members were Bruce Calla- tax incentive program and I think the produc- to have enough time to be so negative.” Of course, “There were colorful disagreements on many is- STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER: there are always going to be 10% of people that will cation. han, Terry Owens, Rob Wood, Tony Ardolino ers, along with the different Unions, realized sues, but as a committee we sat down and talked have a problem regardless - if it was raining dia- The sign-up sheet was open to all who were and Anthony Shields. that if we didn’t get a contract done without any about all of them. We got to see everyone’s point of BRUCE CALLAHAN monds they would complain it was still raining.” interested. The only requirement was manda- “To be perfectly honest, it’s a daunting task. On difficulties it would have been a slap in the face view and as a result we got to have a consensus on “I’m excited about where we are going and I hope tory attendance at Committee meetings but in- our side of the table there were maybe 15 peo- to the people that passed this bill. I think it was every issue that was brought up.” everyone recognizes the growth we’ve had already.” cluded a provision for excused absences. If you ple and on the other side of the table you have important to have peace in the Labor market,” “I have enjoyed this process. It was a learning ex- missed two meetings in a row, however, you says Ponsford. perience and it was something that I believe anyone who cares about where they come from and “I joined the Steering Committee because I saw were excluded from the Committee. “The Members of the Steering Committee where our Union was going under our last admin- The Drivers Steering Committee is made were engaged and participated in the where the Union is going should get involved in. LETTER FROM STEVE DAYAN It is a good place to start to understand the inner istration and things seemed a little stale. It seemed up of Drivers and Captains, all of most professional way possible. like it was time to do something and step up for the CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE whom are working everyday in They were good hands to workings of the Union and what goes on behind closed doors. I do believe that if someone has the Membership if I could. It seemed like, to me, the the industry and have years have on board and Sec- regular Members of the Union needed to get more opportunity to do it, and the ambition to do it, they how large or small and we have ratified every of experience in the field. retary-Treasurer Steve should get involved when the committee opens up.” involved.” They donated their Dayan does nothing “I wanted to agreement with a margin of 80% or better. I lis- time to be Members but sing their prais- have a voice in tened to our Commercial Members and went back the makings of to the table to negotiate different conditions when of the committee. es,” says Jack Fish- the first contract was rejected. The approval mar- “The Committee er. the contract and STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER: to see how the gin for that agreement was more than 90%. We Members made With the Black inside communi- lobbied Sacramento and got the best tax incen- themselves avail- Book negotia- ROB WOOD cation worked in tive for our industry in our history. We organized able to listen tions conclud- that conference Quixote and we’re also in the process of organiz- to anyone that ed, there are room. I wanted ing other vendors. We’ve begun educational class- wanted to reach some questions to see the pro- es for our Members covering a variety of topics out to them with about where the “I wanted to get more involved with the Union and ducers and see such as Shop Steward training, Log Book Class- questions or con- Steering Com- know more about what goes on and hopefully have how positive or es, financial & retirement classes, “stick time” cerns. They fielded mittee goes from a say in my future.” negative they training and Black Book classes just to name a complaints and sug- here. Since it is in its “I enjoyed my experience and learned a lot. I think, would be. I was few. We have formed committees for almost ev- like anything, it had a little bit of a rough start, amazed with ery group, engaged them in developing contract gestions from rank-and- first year of existence, since it was the first time doing it, but everyone got proposals and have developed a means of com- file Members and then we the Business Agents and their sincerity and their enthusiasm to make this it down and it smoothed out.” work better and to keep work here.” munication between themselves and the Union. had a lot of frank discussions committee Members are “I felt that we were included. We were never ig- “There’s never been a Steering Committee for Driv- about whatever came to light,” says playing it by ear, and they will nored and ers so there’s never been an inside perspective. This We are supporting our retiree gathering which Business Agent Wes Ponsford. move forward to make sure any issues during negoti- is as inside as you’re going to get. Steve Dayan was will take place in Los Angeles in September. Business Agents Wes Ponsford and Jack Fisher Members have with their craft are addressed. ations we were there at a bunch of the meetings. Jack Fischer, Wes We held our first ever car show that you’ll read head up the Drivers Steering Committee. The For instance, a joint meeting of the Drivers and asked what we Ponsford and a Member of the Committee would more about in this newsletter. We’ve updated main point of recent meetings was the negoti- about 50 people from different studios, includ- Transportation Coordinators Committees is felt and what our chair each meeting and put together an outline for our website and Newsreel. We have re-affiliated ation of the expiring Black Book Contract with ing the senior labor relations negotiators,” says planned for the future. opinions were of the next meeting.” with the Los Angeles County Federation of La- the AMPTP. The Black Book is the major con- Ponsford. Bringing people together in an open conver- the proposals. “With the contract negotiations we had our work bor and I now have the honor of serving on their tract that covers all of our Drivers. It’s negotiat- “It’s interesting because each studio has the sation is a priority of this administration and They definitely cut out for us. We didn’t need anyone to come up Executive Board. We’re supporting our own Joint listened to what with new ideas about what the meeting would be Council 42 and have strengthened the bonds with ed every three years and committee meetings ability to nix anything that we are discussing, it will look to help facilitate these discussions we had to say.” all of the other Locals in our great JC42. We’ve were held once a month and increased in fre- so it only takes one person to say no and it takes whenever and wherever possible, so that every about. We mostly talked about the contract and “We were in the the questionnaire that was sent out to the Mem- also strengthened our relationship with the IBT. quency as negotiations drew nearer. everyone together to say yes. It’s a tough nut to Member’s voice can be heard. side-bars, we bership, about what issues were important to them. “We talked about the issues, such as what kind crack and you have to have lobbying efforts Local 399 thanks all the Members who have were in the cau- We came back with a very good general consen- These are just some of the changes we have of raises we are going to get, changes to health well in advance of negotiations if you want to contributed their time as Members of the inau- cus rooms and sus about what was most important: wages, made since 2014. While there is still much more and welfare, pension and specific changes to change something in the contract.” gural Drivers Steering Committee and wishes the main rooms health insurance, pension, welfare and retirement work to be done, I want to assure our Member- language in the contract that all parties agreed Ponsford goes on to say, “Our attorney, Joe Ka- to encourage any Member who is interested in throughout the straight on down the line.” ship that everyone here is working diligent- upon,” says Ponsford. “They brought up really plon, who has been negotiating this contract joining the Committee, or becoming active in entire negotiations. I think it was good, because it’s “I’m extremely happy with this deal and I’d be sur- ly to improve the lives of our Members and be good points. It’s hard to implement every idea for 30 years, said this is the first time where we the Union, to reach out to the Business Agents nice that rank-and-file Members get to see what’s prised if we could have done any better than we as responsive as we can be to issues and con- or suggestion, but we were forthright and hon- went into negotiations and the AMPTP had no or to Members of the current Steering Com- going on.” did. We pretty much got what we wanted. The only cerns. And it is my hope that you are seeing est with each other, which is all you can ask” proposals specifically for Local 399. That’s un- mittee. “At first it was bit intimidating but you get used to thing that we’re going to have to hammer out on positive differences in the way we do business. what it is. It was definitely a learning experience the next contract is new media. It’s still a very un- Here’s to a busy and prosperous third quarter! Members of the committee were rewarded with heard of. They always come to us and ask us We would like to share the comments of a few that I was happy to be a part of it.” unprecedented and un-paralleled access to the to get rid of grouping, for example, which is of the Committee Members below: defined space. We are still on a case-by-case basis “People reached out to me. I got calls from people but we have an outline to work with.” inner-workings of the Union and they were our seniority, but they didn’t come at us with I knew who had questions about what was going “I got some calls and emails, especially the week Fraternally, Steve Dayan anything this time and that was rather unprece- on and, since they knew me, they wanted to know

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Teamster August 2015 Newsreel.indd 8-9 7/30/15 10:11 PM LOCAL 399 MEMBERS HAVE OVERWHELMINGLY THE RATIFIED YITZHAK RABIN AWARDS “BLACK BOOK” & Teamsters Local 399 would like to congratulate LOCATION MANAGER President of Teamsters Joint Council 42 Randy Cammack Have a question you would like to see answered in our next Newsreel? AGREEMENTS! and Email : [email protected]. The Location Managers overwhelmingly President of SAG-AFTRA ratified their new 3 year contract with the AMPTP with a final vote count of 187 YES Ken Howard! What do you feel has been the biggest ac- cars and motorcycles. One retiree drove all the votes - 16 NO Votes. Thank you to Location way from Pahrump, Nevada just to spend the complishment in the past Quarter? Professionals Eva Schroeder, Kent Matsuoka, day with us! I have a ‘74 Triumph TR6 my- & Alasdair Boyd for volunteering to count the Source: The American Friends of Yitzhak Rabin Ceremony Booklet self, that I have restored over several years and ballots. I had a lot of fun answering questions about it. The new “Black Book” 3-year Contract with “The negotiation of both the “Black There was live music, food and various vendor the AMPTP was overwhelmingly ratified Local 399 Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Book” and Location Manager contracts. booths. George Barris, the Teamster Horseman The Drivers Steering Committee did an with the final ballot count of 840 YES votes James Hoffa, son of Yitzhak Rabin, Yuval Rabin, President of SAG-AFTRA, Ken Howard and President of Teamsters AFL-CIO Executive Council. The Friends and West Coast Customs brought cars & bikes. - 208 NO Votes. Thank you to Gene Alford, Joint Council 42, Randy Cammack at the American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Award Ceremony. excellent job of formulating proposals based This was just our first car and bike show. We of Yitzhak Rabin take pride in presenting on the surveys that were returned to the Union. Mark Webb, Duke Stevens, Michael Dillin, will do an even better event next year and my and Brownman for volunteering to count the Ken with the Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award. I’d also like to acknowledge the Location Man- hope is to have more events like this for our andy Cammack was awarded the Yitzhak THE YITZHAK RABIN ager Committee for their efforts on behalf of ballots. Members in the future.” Rabin Leadership & Public Service LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC Randy Cammack and Ken Howard were our Members.” Award and Ken Howard was awarded SERVICE AWARD: both presented their awards at a Ceremo- R the Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award. Both of Why do you feel events like the Clas- QWhat do you feel has been the biggest ny on July 9th hosted at the Millennium sic Car & Motorcycle Show are im- these awards are very high honors given to those challenge(s) in the past Quarter? who have lived an exemplary life with a com- Randy Cammack has devoted his life to pub- Biltmore Hotel. The keynote speaker for portant to the Membership? mitment to public service. These two awards lic service as the President of Teamsters Joint the evening was Mayor Eric Garcetti. “The “Black Book” negotiations. I’ve ne- stem from the legacy of Israeli Prime Minister Council 42, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Notable individuals in attendance were A gotiated the Location and Casting agree- “It is important to engage our Members in Yitzhak Rabin’s life and his steadfast dedication General President of the International ments for many years now. I’ve partic- different ways. Union meetings, classes to public service. Brotherhood of Teamsters, James Hoffa and committees are essential but having ipated in the “Black Book” negotiations for Rabin is remembered as a military leader, and General Secretary-Treasurer of the the past fifteen years but this was my first time events like the car show are a way to socialize with other Members and their families in an en- statesman, and a peacemaker. Winner of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, heading up those negotiations." ” vironment that honors them and their craft. It 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, Rabin’s dream was to Ken Hall. All the Western Region Joint also allows us to showcase Local 399 to other have Israelis and Arabs living in a secure Middle Council Presidents and many Internation- Tell us a little about the “Black Book” Unions and, even more importantly, the greater East, who could enjoy the benefits of a country Taking a quick photo before beginning the count of al Vice-Presidents were in attendance as Negotiations. How do you feel about community. Unions matter!” the Location ballots. at peace and lead normal lives. During Rabin’s well as many other labor leaders. Also in Qthe 2015 Contract that was ratified? Q second term as Prime Minister he initiated sig- R attendance was the son of Yitzhak Rabin, How do you feel the recently granted nificant changes in the country’s national pri- orities investing unprecedented resources in in- Yuval Rabin who gave an impassioned “"While we never get everything we aim to tax incentives will impact the Mem- speech about the legacy of his father. achieve, I’m very proud of the contract we frastructure and raising living standards for all A bership? Israelis. Rabin also doubled the country’s educa- negotiated. I’m proud that the Executive A Board decided to conduct a mail-in ballot rat- tion budget. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan delivered ification for the first time. About 35% of our “The next five years are going to be busy REMEMBER! tragically assassinated on November 4, 1995 a speech congratulating both of the award Members voted compared to less than 10% at for our Membership. Members who, in after his participation in a Peace Rally in Tel recipients. “It was an honor for me to pres- recent years, may have had to go out of General President of the International Brotherhood of the last in-person ratification meeting in 2012. Aviv. The American Friends of Yitzhak Rabin Teamsters James Hoffa presenting Randy Cammack ent the Yitzhak Rabin Legacy award to my We are doing everything we can to engage our state for work, can now stay closer to home with their families. The work is not over yet have been honoring the deeds of leaders who ex- with his The Yitzhak Rabin Leadership and Public good friend and colleague Ken Howard. Membership and the results speak for them- RENT UNION! hibit the same ideals, values, courage and com- Service Award. though. Before we know it, we’ll have to go Randy Cammack has done so much good Qselves.” As Members of Local 399 we must support or back to Sacramento to lobby for an extension of mitment that Yitzhak Rabin exemplified. The Local 63 and former International Vice Union Companies and our Sisters and Brothers work on behalf of the Teamsters and the the credits beyond the five-year period granted monies contributed to the event go to further working in the industry. We must be mindful President in the Western Region. He has labor community throughout the United Tell us a little about the Locations Ne- by the state. We have a great team in place to education of Israelis in many areas including of where we rent our equipment from and rent served in all capacities with dignity and States. I am proud to be associated with make certain that those credits are extended.” the labor movement in Israel and abroad. The gotiations. How do you feel about the Q Union as much as possible. Remember, the ben- integrity. During this special year com- both of these great labor leaders.” A2015 Contract that was ratified? Yitzhak Rabin Center is dedicated to furthering efit hours being paid by those companies help memorating the legacy of Yitzhak Rabin Looking forward, what are you most EVERYONE’S health and pension. the principles and core values of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. 20 years after the assassination, it is a most “I’m very pleased with the result. The Lo- excited about for the next Quarter? appropriate honor that Randy Cammack cation Manager contract wasn’t easy to A What do you feel will be the greatest Below is a list of companies we strongly encourage all to rent from: was the recipient of the 2015 Yitzhak negotiate. One big issue for this group has challenges? always been gas reimbursement and our Lo- Rabin Leadership and Public Service cation Professionals deserve to have their gas TRUCKS: Award. General President of the Inter- reimbursed. While we weren’t able to negotiate “I’m really looking forward to getting out national Brotherhood of Teamsters James gas specifically, we did make gains in the car and spending more time with our Mem- • Warner Bros. • Universal Hoffa presented Randy Cammack with allowance rate, raising it from $75.00 a day to bers to hear their concerns and see how Paramount Fox we can continue to make improvements. • • this award. $85.00 a day by the end of the contract. That Qwas another way to help them cover gas costs. We will also continue our organizing efforts of • Disney • Sony They ratified by nearly 90%.” vendors in the industry. We also need to focus THE YITZHAK RABIN on enforcing our contracts and we can only do EQUIPMENT: LEGACY AWARD: that with the help of our members.” Did you have a good time at the 1st An- Now it’s time to focus on the Casting Director • Paskal • Cinelease Ken Howard, as the 1st elected President Anual Classic Car & Motorcycle Show? Qnegotiations with the AMPTP. Those negotia- • Hertz • Studio Services of the merged Screen Actors Guild-Amer- Do you think there will be more events tions will be difficult as well and we’ve been ican Federation of Television and Radio of that nature in the future? meeting with them to hammer out proposals. • Quixote/Movie We appreciate your support for our continued Movers Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has created a leg- success!” acy of his own. He is an award winning “I had a blast! We had many Members A and retirees at the car show sharing an es- If you have any questions or need contact Secretary-Treasurer of Local 399 Steve Dayan presenting actor as well as a leader in the Labor Com- Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti with Randy Cammack Ken Howard with the The Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award. and Ken Howard at the Yitzhak Rabin Award Ceremony. timated 75 muscle cars, hot rods, classic information for any of these companies please munity. Ken is also a Vice President on the email us at: [email protected]. PAGE 10 PAGE 11 Q Teamster August 2015A Newsreel.indd 10-11 7/30/15 10:11 PM LOCAL 399 MEMBERS HAVE OVERWHELMINGLY THE RATIFIED YITZHAK RABIN AWARDS “BLACK BOOK” & Teamsters Local 399 would like to congratulate LOCATION MANAGER President of Teamsters Joint Council 42 Randy Cammack Have a question you would like to see answered in our next Newsreel? AGREEMENTS! and Email : [email protected]. The Location Managers overwhelmingly President of SAG-AFTRA ratified their new 3 year contract with the AMPTP with a final vote count of 187 YES Ken Howard! What do you feel has been the biggest ac- cars and motorcycles. One retiree drove all the votes - 16 NO Votes. Thank you to Location way from Pahrump, Nevada just to spend the complishment in the past Quarter? Professionals Eva Schroeder, Kent Matsuoka, day with us! I have a ‘74 Triumph TR6 my- & Alasdair Boyd for volunteering to count the Source: The American Friends of Yitzhak Rabin Ceremony Booklet self, that I have restored over several years and ballots. I had a lot of fun answering questions about it. The new “Black Book” 3-year Contract with “The negotiation of both the “Black There was live music, food and various vendor the AMPTP was overwhelmingly ratified Local 399 Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Book” and Location Manager contracts. booths. George Barris, the Teamster Horseman The Drivers Steering Committee did an with the final ballot count of 840 YES votes James Hoffa, son of Yitzhak Rabin, Yuval Rabin, President of SAG-AFTRA, Ken Howard and President of Teamsters AFL-CIO Executive Council. The Friends and West Coast Customs brought cars & bikes. - 208 NO Votes. Thank you to Gene Alford, Joint Council 42, Randy Cammack at the American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Award Ceremony. excellent job of formulating proposals based This was just our first car and bike show. We of Yitzhak Rabin take pride in presenting on the surveys that were returned to the Union. Mark Webb, Duke Stevens, Michael Dillin, will do an even better event next year and my and Brownman for volunteering to count the Ken with the Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award. I’d also like to acknowledge the Location Man- hope is to have more events like this for our andy Cammack was awarded the Yitzhak THE YITZHAK RABIN ager Committee for their efforts on behalf of ballots. Members in the future.” Rabin Leadership & Public Service LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC Randy Cammack and Ken Howard were our Members.” Award and Ken Howard was awarded SERVICE AWARD: both presented their awards at a Ceremo- R the Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award. Both of Why do you feel events like the Clas- QWhat do you feel has been the biggest ny on July 9th hosted at the Millennium sic Car & Motorcycle Show are im- these awards are very high honors given to those challenge(s) in the past Quarter? who have lived an exemplary life with a com- Randy Cammack has devoted his life to pub- Biltmore Hotel. The keynote speaker for portant to the Membership? mitment to public service. These two awards lic service as the President of Teamsters Joint the evening was Mayor Eric Garcetti. “The “Black Book” negotiations. I’ve ne- stem from the legacy of Israeli Prime Minister Council 42, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Notable individuals in attendance were A gotiated the Location and Casting agree- “It is important to engage our Members in Yitzhak Rabin’s life and his steadfast dedication General President of the International ments for many years now. I’ve partic- different ways. Union meetings, classes to public service. Brotherhood of Teamsters, James Hoffa and committees are essential but having ipated in the “Black Book” negotiations for Rabin is remembered as a military leader, and General Secretary-Treasurer of the the past fifteen years but this was my first time events like the car show are a way to socialize with other Members and their families in an en- statesman, and a peacemaker. Winner of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, heading up those negotiations." ” vironment that honors them and their craft. It 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, Rabin’s dream was to Ken Hall. All the Western Region Joint also allows us to showcase Local 399 to other have Israelis and Arabs living in a secure Middle Council Presidents and many Internation- Tell us a little about the “Black Book” Unions and, even more importantly, the greater East, who could enjoy the benefits of a country Taking a quick photo before beginning the count of al Vice-Presidents were in attendance as Negotiations. How do you feel about community. Unions matter!” the Location ballots. at peace and lead normal lives. During Rabin’s well as many other labor leaders. Also in Qthe 2015 Contract that was ratified? Q second term as Prime Minister he initiated sig- R attendance was the son of Yitzhak Rabin, How do you feel the recently granted nificant changes in the country’s national pri- orities investing unprecedented resources in in- Yuval Rabin who gave an impassioned “"While we never get everything we aim to tax incentives will impact the Mem- speech about the legacy of his father. achieve, I’m very proud of the contract we frastructure and raising living standards for all A bership? Israelis. Rabin also doubled the country’s educa- negotiated. I’m proud that the Executive A Board decided to conduct a mail-in ballot rat- tion budget. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan delivered ification for the first time. About 35% of our “The next five years are going to be busy REMEMBER! tragically assassinated on November 4, 1995 a speech congratulating both of the award Members voted compared to less than 10% at for our Membership. Members who, in after his participation in a Peace Rally in Tel recipients. “It was an honor for me to pres- recent years, may have had to go out of General President of the International Brotherhood of the last in-person ratification meeting in 2012. Aviv. The American Friends of Yitzhak Rabin Teamsters James Hoffa presenting Randy Cammack ent the Yitzhak Rabin Legacy award to my We are doing everything we can to engage our state for work, can now stay closer to home with their families. The work is not over yet have been honoring the deeds of leaders who ex- with his The Yitzhak Rabin Leadership and Public good friend and colleague Ken Howard. Membership and the results speak for them- RENT UNION! hibit the same ideals, values, courage and com- Service Award. though. Before we know it, we’ll have to go Randy Cammack has done so much good Qselves.” As Members of Local 399 we must support or back to Sacramento to lobby for an extension of mitment that Yitzhak Rabin exemplified. The Local 63 and former International Vice Union Companies and our Sisters and Brothers work on behalf of the Teamsters and the the credits beyond the five-year period granted monies contributed to the event go to further working in the industry. We must be mindful President in the Western Region. He has labor community throughout the United Tell us a little about the Locations Ne- by the state. We have a great team in place to education of Israelis in many areas including of where we rent our equipment from and rent served in all capacities with dignity and States. I am proud to be associated with make certain that those credits are extended.” the labor movement in Israel and abroad. The gotiations. How do you feel about the Q Union as much as possible. Remember, the ben- integrity. During this special year com- both of these great labor leaders.” A2015 Contract that was ratified? Yitzhak Rabin Center is dedicated to furthering efit hours being paid by those companies help memorating the legacy of Yitzhak Rabin Looking forward, what are you most EVERYONE’S health and pension. the principles and core values of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. 20 years after the assassination, it is a most “I’m very pleased with the result. The Lo- excited about for the next Quarter? appropriate honor that Randy Cammack cation Manager contract wasn’t easy to A What do you feel will be the greatest Below is a list of companies we strongly encourage all to rent from: was the recipient of the 2015 Yitzhak negotiate. One big issue for this group has challenges? always been gas reimbursement and our Lo- Rabin Leadership and Public Service cation Professionals deserve to have their gas TRUCKS: Award. General President of the Inter- reimbursed. While we weren’t able to negotiate “I’m really looking forward to getting out national Brotherhood of Teamsters James gas specifically, we did make gains in the car and spending more time with our Mem- • Warner Bros. • Universal Hoffa presented Randy Cammack with allowance rate, raising it from $75.00 a day to bers to hear their concerns and see how Paramount Fox we can continue to make improvements. • • this award. $85.00 a day by the end of the contract. That Qwas another way to help them cover gas costs. We will also continue our organizing efforts of • Disney • Sony They ratified by nearly 90%.” vendors in the industry. We also need to focus THE YITZHAK RABIN on enforcing our contracts and we can only do EQUIPMENT: LEGACY AWARD: that with the help of our members.” Did you have a good time at the 1st An- Now it’s time to focus on the Casting Director • Paskal • Cinelease Ken Howard, as the 1st elected President Anual Classic Car & Motorcycle Show? Qnegotiations with the AMPTP. Those negotia- • Hertz • Studio Services of the merged Screen Actors Guild-Amer- Do you think there will be more events tions will be difficult as well and we’ve been ican Federation of Television and Radio of that nature in the future? meeting with them to hammer out proposals. • Quixote/Movie We appreciate your support for our continued Movers Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has created a leg- success!” acy of his own. He is an award winning “I had a blast! We had many Members A and retirees at the car show sharing an es- If you have any questions or need contact Secretary-Treasurer of Local 399 Steve Dayan presenting actor as well as a leader in the Labor Com- Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti with Randy Cammack Ken Howard with the The Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award. and Ken Howard at the Yitzhak Rabin Award Ceremony. timated 75 muscle cars, hot rods, classic information for any of these companies please munity. Ken is also a Vice President on the email us at: [email protected]. PAGE 10 PAGE 11 Q Teamster August 2015A Newsreel.indd 10-11 7/30/15 10:11 PM 399ers RETIRED TEAMSTERS 2015 REUNION ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPTEMBER 14TH-16TH Reminder to ALL MEMBERS – Drivers, Casting, Wranglers, We are very excited for the 2015 399ers Retiree events. Huge Trainers and Location Managers please remember to call in ALL thank you to Dennis Hollis for organizing this great event. If you are a retired Local 399 Member and have yet to register your shows. All Transportation Coordinators and Captains are to please notify Dennis Hollis immediately so that you don’t send in daily rundowns to the Callboard everyday. miss out on the festivities! Call 541-935-0355. We hope to see all of our retirees! Remember; check your roster status with CSATF. If you are not listed on the roster in good-standing you are not eligible to 2015 REUNION SCHEDULE work and could be losing days towards your seniority.

Grievances have been filed with CBS, Paramount, and Minim Monday September 14th Productions because the companies failed to hire rostered Animal RETIREE DINNER Trainers, Wranglers, and Drivers. Please remember to call in when animals are working. Where: PICKWICK GARDENS 1001 West Riverside Drive Teamsters Local 399 had its first ever Women’s Caucus Burbank, CA Meeting. The Women’s Caucus is still welcoming all Women to When: 6PM- 10PM join! Email [email protected] if interested.

Transportation Coordinators, Captains, and Dispatchers, Tuesday September 15th please remember that Quixote is a now a Union company and you should be renting from them as much as possible. Please support TOUR OF THE NETHERCUTT MUSEUM (MEET AT THE MUSEUM) your fellow brothers and sisters that are employed at Quixote.

Where: NETHERCUTT MUSEUM A large grievance has been filed with Universal over the 15200 Bledsoe Street production “Steve Jobs” filmed in San Francisco. Local 399 has Sylmar, CA received a large portion of the call sheets, production reports and When: 10:00-11:30AM: Captains reports and has begun auditing the information received.

BOWLING TOURNAMENT If a Coordinator or Captain needs to hire over the weekend there is a Business Agent Available to assist with that and any Where: PICKWICK BOWL other issue a Member may have. Call (818)985-2131 1001 West Riverside Drive Burbank, CA When: 12PM-6PM RETIREES E Wednesday September 16th ocal 399 would like to take a moment to recognize the hard work put forth BREAKFAST AT BOB’S BIG BOY by the Members listed below. Our most recent retirees have devoted years of service to this Local and we cannot thank them enough for their dedication Where: Bob’s Big Boy to our Teamster family. We wish them the best of luck in their next chapter and 4211 West Riverside Drive appreciate their contribution to the tradition and legacy of Teamsters Local 399. Burbank, CA Charles Balsley Thomas Briggs Jim North V When: 8AM Daniel Conte James Damico Franz Pleth Trini Gonzales Ronald Dinson Bruce Randall William Kurtz Luis Lara Terence Scott Jack Sanders Eucario Mireles Henry Thompson September 20th Ernest Taylor Mark Roberts Greg Vangorder L David Bloom Bruce Smith Tony Cousimano DOT CLASS Albert Amerman Rene Veluzat Vince Talamantes Bill Puluti E Where: TBA When: 9AM This class will be hosted by the CHP and will consist of Interstate and Intrastate logging as well as DOT OBITUARIES and Motor Vehicle Regulations. ocal 399 extends our heartfelt condolences for those Members that have To secure your spot please RSVP to Business Agent passed since January 2015. To those that have lost a Father, Mother, sibling, Chris Sell at [email protected]. spouse or friend, Local 399 mourns the loss with you. The memory of these Members will not be forgotten: N Robert Arterburn Frank Todaro Ken Lang October 25th Donald Cannon Chip White Victor Anderson GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Mahrez Djelmane Gary Chapin Larry Dukes John Lackey Maurice Forss Steven Ferrell Open to ALL Members Thomas MacDonald Raymond Holston Horst Harter Where: Pickwick Gardens William Murphy Kenneth Bilbee Charles Williams 1001 Riverside Drive Frank Nicosia James Johnson Jerry Gordon L Fred Scobie Burbank, CA 91506 Stewart Satterfield Timothy Sheehan T When: 8AM Marlene Judd Chuck Ramsey Details TBD. Check ht399.org for more information

November 8th www.facebook.com/teamsterslocal399 www.twitter.com/teamlocal399 “BLACK BOOK” COURSE S Where: TBA When: 9AM Designed to help the Membership understand the Black Book and cover the new provisions from the 2015 negotiations. CONNECT WITH US Never miss a dues payment, Membership gathering or important To secure your spot please RSVP to Business information again! Sign up for direct email updates at: Agent Chris Sell at [email protected]. ht399.org CLICK ON NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

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