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399 ROCKS!Lincsong said:Hey, I'm a Teamster.fftopic:
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Well, It Looks Like I'm On Strike...
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Negotiations to resume on the 26th. Keep your fingers crossed.
deanglen
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Mr. Lucky said:
I tend to fold my hands.
Talkin' to the Big Guy, for ya, Jeff.dean
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Thanks, Dean. As always, your prayers are appreciated.deanglen said:I tend to fold my hands.
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Hey, Mr. Lucky,
Was wondering how you're doing as the strike continues into 2008...
Hopefully the individual agreements made so far will indeed be like the first dominos to fall, starting a chain reaction to finally bring this to a good end for you and your fellow writers.
Regards,
Tom
Was wondering how you're doing as the strike continues into 2008...
Hopefully the individual agreements made so far will indeed be like the first dominos to fall, starting a chain reaction to finally bring this to a good end for you and your fellow writers.
Regards,
Tom
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Hey Good luck with the strike, brother! Sending positive energy from Santa Barbara CA!
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Well, besides standing at the Cahuenga off-ramp of the 101 with a sign "Will Rite for Xmas dinner" on Dec 24, everything is fine! Got two microwave burritos and half a bottle of Yoo-hoo!Tango Yankee said:
Actually, I haven't a clue as to when this thing will be resolved. There are so many variables at play here: the DGA (the directors) are supposed to start talking to the Companies; other individual deals, like the one Letterman made, could be done; worst case, we all - the writers, directors, actors - all shut down for a long time. The last possible scenario is highly unlikely, almost impossible. But, really, who knows? The arrogance, hubris and intransience of the Companies is befuddling! Yes, the amount of money at stake here is boggling in terms of the New Media. But what justifies the cost and the toll the strike is taking to preserve such a small portion of it, the part we are asking for? Some believe that they want to break the Union, which, in part, I agree with. There has been so much vertical intergration in media that a very few control most of the information for the very many. And, as we, as Americans have come to learn, they - the proverbial they - don't like to share or play fair. So, where and when this all ends, I wish I knew - but I've stopped guessing. I will just keep walking the line and hoping for the best and thanking you and others for their support.
Keep your fingers crossed and, if you see me, slip me a burrito.
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Fingers crossed and thumbs up.
Thanks for the update, Mr. Lucky. When it's over and if you do actually ever shuffle off...please let me know, I'm right next door and there are plenty of burritos in the freezer.
Thanks for the update, Mr. Lucky. When it's over and if you do actually ever shuffle off...please let me know, I'm right next door and there are plenty of burritos in the freezer.
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Mr. Lucky said:
Many unions set up a strike relief fund for their members when they have to take to the picket line. If yours has done so, please post an address where contributions to the cause can be made!
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Thanks Johnny! The WGA Strike Fund is quite healthy, but I will post the link to the Motion Picture Fund which aids those who are not writers - all the below the line folks - but are out of work because of the strike.Johnnysan said:
http://www.mptvfund.org/cm/Foundation/Donate Online.html
Thanks for the sentiment and the idea!
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Thanks, darlin'. Hey, aren't you in the land of Nick Tahoe's? Mmmm, Garbage Plate....BegintheBeguine said:
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Yes, two miles down the street. I don't eat there as I like to be able to sleep at night but I take my husband when he's home on leave and my dad loved to go there in the middle of the night for a Garbage Plate.Mr. Lucky said:
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How close are you folks????
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Y'all come!
fftopic: As I understand it, Mr. Lucky's hometown is Buffalo, New York as in "shufflin' off to Buffalo". I currently live in Rochester, an hour or so from Buffalo. My house is two miles down Main Street from legendary Nick Tahou's Home of the Garbage Plate. www.garbageplate.com Is that clear as mud?
fftopic: As I understand it, Mr. Lucky's hometown is Buffalo, New York as in "shufflin' off to Buffalo". I currently live in Rochester, an hour or so from Buffalo. My house is two miles down Main Street from legendary Nick Tahou's Home of the Garbage Plate. www.garbageplate.com Is that clear as mud?
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Well, It Looks Like I'm NOT on Strke!
A contract has been reached and two votes will be taken. The process of the next 48 hours (the vote by the membership to repeal the restraining order) is just a formality - as of Wed. the WGA strike will be over. Ten days later the new contract will be ratified. It was an exceptionally hard fought battle and the gains, while not perfect, are MORE than enough in terms of the sacrifices made, the present pay off, and especially for the future.
I come away from this with a much greater respect for my fellow writers, and for organized labor in general. It's hard to stand up for what is right. But it sure feels good.
Thanks for all your support.
A contract has been reached and two votes will be taken. The process of the next 48 hours (the vote by the membership to repeal the restraining order) is just a formality - as of Wed. the WGA strike will be over. Ten days later the new contract will be ratified. It was an exceptionally hard fought battle and the gains, while not perfect, are MORE than enough in terms of the sacrifices made, the present pay off, and especially for the future.
I come away from this with a much greater respect for my fellow writers, and for organized labor in general. It's hard to stand up for what is right. But it sure feels good.
Thanks for all your support.
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I'm glad y'all are BACK! Congrats!
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Woohoo. Nice to be back eh. Good luck.
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It's so wonderful to see Unions at work, fighting for what's right. I'm so happy for you, and everyone else that's a part of the WGA. Congratulations!