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April 2018 Issue 270

IATSE Local 80 2520 W Olive Ave Burbank, Ca 91505

818-526-0700 800-994-1080 818-526-0719 fax

[email protected]

Editor: Kent H Jorgensen

Web site:

www.iatselocal80.org

Online Availability

List Coming

Dear Sisters and Brothers, In our continuing efforts to improve

the services that Local 80 provides to the members, we are launching an initiative that will allow for members to access the Call Board through the internet and your mobile devise.

To ensure that all security and member protections are in place before allowing the access to the information, takes a great deal of research that goes into the preparation.

In the meantime, responding to the request from members of the Grip and Crafts Service classifications, we will begin to publish the Online Availability List in the members’ area of the Local 80 web site. This list will include the member’s name and phone number. The purpose is to allow access to the those who are looking for members that are available for work when the call board is not available.

We recognize that some members do not want this information available in this manner. With that, you will be able to opt out of having your name and number appear on this Online Availability List . If you choose to opt out of having your name listed online, you will still maintain your availability status on the Call Board, and when calls come in your availability will be treated in the same way that you have always been. There will be no change in the traditional phone-in method of dispatching calls.

We intend on rolling out this service on July 1, 2018. If you do not want your name and phone number placed on this Online Availability List , please call or email the Local to let us know you, “I Do not want to be on the Online Availability List.”

Tom Davis Business Representative

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April 2018 the eightynews

Apr 8, 10:00 am: General Membership Meeting

Apr 22, 9:00 am: Executive Board Meeting

Apr 28, 10:00 am: Workers’ Memorial Day

May 6, 10:00 am: General Membership Meeting

May 20, 9:00 am: Executive Board Meeting

May 28: Memorial Day Holiday (offices closed)

Calendar

In Memoriam:

Alexander Salazar Born: 11/10/1952 Obligated: 4/4/1996 Died: 2/9/2018

Members’ names are not announced in this space until the receipt of acceptable notification of death. Acceptable notification generally means an original death certificate or a report from the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans.

3rd Quarter Dues are Due June 30

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Being a grip gives you the opportunity to work with all kinds of people in the industry. Some are gifted artists, directors, engineers and others are simply unforgettable. Dolly Grip ,Mike Mandell was one of those.

Mike started gripping in the 1960’s, working on the gang at Universal Studios. He then worked on the crew of F-Troop and began dolly gripping on the Lucy Show. From there, he went on to work on dozens of television shows and features.

I had the pleasure of working with Mike for

4 years on the television show, The Practice” He taught me to “work” the dolly in a much better way than I was doing, and he did it with patience, humor, and kindness.

Some people called him a gentle giant because he was as big as a door. Most everyone loved and admired Mike, and I was awed by his miles of experience. To me, he was the greatest dolly grip I ever stood in the shadow of and one of the finest men I have ever known.

Keep the dream alive…Kevin Wadowski

In Memory of Mike Mandell

Saturday, April 28th

Workers’ Memorial Day Where ever you are at 10:00 am. take a moment to remember the

working people who have died on the job.

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RETIREE PRESCRIPTION CO-PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT REMINDER

Local 80 strongly recommends that retirees mail their prescription co-payment receipts to Local 80 as soon as possible after the end of each calendar quarter; receipts that are received after the following deadlines cannot be reimbursed:

January, February and March receipts must be received no later than May 1st

April, May and June receipts must be received no later than August 1st

July, August and September receipts must be received no later than November 1st

October, November and December receipts must be received no later than February 1st

Submissions should be addressed to:

RX CO-PAY IATSE LOCAL 80 2520 W OLIVE AVE STE 200 BURBANK CA 91505-4529

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Well here I am. 1 month since I last jotted down anything. The weather has been a little cold and plenty of rain last week. It reminded me of a time, many years ago, when I showed up to work in jeans, tee shirt, and my trusty work boots. I knew there was a chance of rain but figure how bad could it get if it did rain. After all I’m in sunny California. Well I can honestly tell you I spent the whole day soaked from head to toe. I was wet, cold and miserably the entire day. From that day forward, I always keep rain gear in my vehicle. I tried buying gear that was cheap at first, but I always knew the value of a good pair of boots. The next big rain storm I worked in taught me the value of quality rain gear. I had a military poncho, but it let rain in quick. The thermos I had underneath kept me warm for a while, and I counted my blessings that my boots were water proof. I still had some ways to go on good rain gear. Well, I spent a few extra bucks and the next big scaffolding, job I was ready. I can tell you it made a huge difference on how I felt working in the rain that day. As a side note I keep a hoodie and a warm jacket too. Nothing like being out on location on a hot day only to find out it’s very cold there at night. One thing that I also found helpful during a hiatus, was when to file for unemployment. The first time I filed was the beginning of May. I sat out the waiting period, and then my claim money started to come in. I also had a hard rule, 10% of my pay check would go in to my savings. That way during hiatus, I would not have to scramble for work. I would look but not be in a tough spot if I couldn’t find something. Then a year later I went into hiatus a little early, more like the end of April. Well I reopened my claim. And, didn’t have a waiting period, since I was just reopening last years claim. I received 2 checks and then nothing. Hum, I figured the post office was slow or they, EDD, were a little behind. So, I waited a bit longer. About Mid-June I finally called and asked what I could do to help this along. They politely told me my claim had expired and that I would have to re-open a new claim. Ouch, boy was I behind the 8 ball on that. Re-open the claim, wait 2 weeks, and I was back to work anyway. Thinking it through I formulate a plan that seemed

to help things along. First, I realized that the holiday hiatus was the shortest. I would usually stop working somewhere around mid-December and be back to work mid-January. Usually less than a month. So, I would apply for unemployment insurance then. Have my waiting period and if I were lucky maybe even a 2 week check. The beauty of it was come summer hiatus, which could last a few months if not more. I would just re-open the claim, I would have no waiting period, and I wouldn’t have to worry about my claim expiring mid-way through the longer hiatus. I had a fairly worry-free hiatus. Except of course the Mrs. Asking, “did you find any work” every other day. The last thing I would like to touch on is an everyday tool we all carry. This simple but ever so handy tool we keep in our pocket is our knife. The one we cut rope, open boxes, and use for a myriad of things. One early morning, after buying coffee, I was pulled over by L.A.P.D. I had not turned my head lights on I just had my running lights. They whipped around, thinking that at 3 a.m. and no lights I must be drunk. They pulled me out of the car and did a quick frisk. Of course, out of my front pocket they pull my Spiderco. After a few tests they concluded that I wasn’t under the influence. While one held me at bay the other wrote the ticket. After the officer was done writing the ticket he noticed my tool of the trade and asked why I carried the knife and I explained to him my occupation and my need for the tool. He said, “Sir I can arrest you for being in possession of that knife.” I took a hard swallow and asked him what he wanted to do. Long story short he let me go if I promised to leave it on my tool belt at work. It turns out the knife falls under California’s Dirk and Dagger law and is a felony if the officer had so chosen to charge me. It also falls under L.A. Cities Dirk and Dagger laws. I felt lucky that day and would consider getting something that falls short of the law. It’s not worth the head ache in the long run. Oh, and the officer still gave me a ticket for no head lights. But, I smiled and drove away.

Tommy V.

From the Desk of the Secretary-Treasurer

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Members Suspended From Membership As of March 26, 2017 Article XV Section VI

“Any member three months in arrears for dues shall be suspended”. Per Article XV Section VI of the Local 80 Constitution and Bylaws the following have been suspended from membership.

Tod Benton Jason S Campus Danielle R Forlizzi Ramon Galvez Michael Green Starla Gresham David J. Helman Dinora Hernandez Michelle L Hoffman David Scott Jelin Terrence L Johnson Tamu Khalfani Mary M. King James Lemus Peter Maldonado Josh Mott Steve Peungraksa James T Pickerell William Ramirez Jr Daniel Todd Ramsey John Savola Cary Schwartz Emmons Sebenius Christian L Zapien Joseph David Ahuna Jr Richard C Alexander II Aaron J. Ammerman Steve Edward Barcena Bradley A. Burgoon Charles Quinn Butler John Christopher Byers Michael Philip Byrd Hector Javier Canales Antony M. Carrafa John Cicolello

Jeffrey Wade Curtis Jared Dewitt Brian William Drown Mark Duran Adam Wayne Erler Lawrence Escobedo Glen Pierce Evans Jon Jacob Funk Yermin Randy Garcia Jordan Garretson Richard Sanford Gordon Robert Head Edward Herrera Robert F. Hooven III Steven Sargent Hubbell David M Kemp Michael Macrcel Kenne Benjamin A. Kilmer Jack Korbel Jacob Thomas Korbel Didier Koskas Joseph Kraft Leonard Larosa James T. Lewis Rashaad Jamal Lewis Bruce J Manchan Nokoni Martinez Dominic Mazzola Gary Mcbride Charles R Mckinney Sean Conroy Mehen Alex Bernard Montes Ken Najera Daniel Allan Nasworthy Michael Ross Oddo

Francisco M Orozco Travis William Pafford Nickolas George Papanickolas Adan E Quintanilla Scott Lee Rayzor Christopher J Reynolds Craig S Riley Richard Rowe Joseph H. Ruiz Pablo Santiago Austin Douglas Taylor Joseph Wendell Teague Nicholas Alan Tredway Jr Gary Trejo William Jerome Tricarico Jason Untersee Christopher James Updegrave Ryan Vonlossberg Jeffrey Ryan Wessels Jason Richard Wheeler Patrick Robert Wong James Wykoff Tim Crickard Damian Gioso Fusca Kurtis J Stevens Christopher Gus Papajohn Cindy Babbitt Louis C Farah JR William G Hudnall

To Key Grips: The Key Grip is responsible for determining that no members of his/her crew is in violation of Article XV

Section VI of the Local 80 Constitution and may be charged with such responsibility before the Local 80 Executive Board

should violations be found under Article 1 Section 1 of Local 80’s Bylaws.

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Members Dropped From Membership As of March 26 , 2018

Article XV Section VIII “Any member Six months in arrears for dues shall be dropped”. Per Article XV Section VIII of the Local 80

Constitution and Bylaws the following have been suspended from membership

Steven David Aguilar Harold E Arp Larry Babitz Hospecio B Balani Derek M Bartole Gary Allen Beaird Bonnie E Bennett Kela L. Boyd Walter Burkhardt Ray Dennis Chase C. John Comegys Jr James Dean Conroy David Mark Copelin Fredrick J. Davis Daniel Thomas Diehl Sean Anthony Edwards Kevin John Enright Jr Vincent G. Everly Colin Felix Rodney Fields Andres Galleguillos Abel S. Garcia Rodriguez Adam King Geary John Gies Christian Leigh Gordon Cajun David Guilbeau Gerardo Gutierrez Jimmy Timothy Haden James F Handley

Bradly Michael Hatchitt Bryan David Hatchitt John M Hatchitt Jason D Hodges Scott Howe Casey P Jones Daniel H Kauahi Gary Kelso Samuel Khachatourian Vernon Keone Kim Dean Michael King Brett Kramer John Lammi Joshua D Linkey Luis Lopez De Victoria Gary Patrick Louzon Silvestre Madrigal Jason Mark Marcus Drew Marks Johnathon Ray Martin Scott D Mcgeo John Mcinerny Samuel Richard Mcmullen Thomas R Miller Kevin Dane Mills Mark John Mulock Bryan Northup Michael K O'hickey Oscar S Orona

Charles Michael Palmer William Duney Paul Noah Peter Christopher William Portugal Johnny Radzik Chephren Rasika Daniel Quinton Reilly Craig Steven Riley Jr Desiree Nicole Roller James Michael Ryan Jr Eric Salinas Jeffrey J Sanchez Juan E Sanchez Jr Robert S. Seaton Aaron Sessions Van Jackie Simpson Joshua Stancil Shawn Kevin Stone Ty N Suehiro Karen E Trexler Patrick K Warren Scott David Watkins Derek E Wells Kris White Eric Wills Russell Wilson Charles T Woods

To Key Grips: The Key Grip is responsible for determining that no members of his/her crew is in violation of Article XV

Section VI of the Local 80 Constitution and may be charged with such responsibility before the Local 80 Executive Board

should violations be found under Article 1 Section 1 of Local 80’s Bylaws.

NOTICE OF DUES INCREASES FOR 2018

Full dues will be $227.00 commencing with the first quarter of 2018.

Minimum dues will be $114.00 commencing with the first quarter of 2018.

In compliance with Article 19 Section 14 of the IATSE Constitution and Bylaws, Hardship dues for Active members will be $60.00 per quarter commencing with the first quarter of 2018.

Dues for Plan #3 Retirees will be $60.00 per quarter commencing with the first quarter of 2018.

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Calendar of General Membership Meeting of Sunday, April 8, 2018 Call to Order: 10:00 am Moment of Silence Roll Call of Officers Reading of Minutes of Previous Meetings:

Motions passed (unless otherwise noted) General Membership Meeting of March 4, 2018 Executive Board Meeting of March 18, 2018

1) Move to correct EB021118-1 to read: Due to contract negotiations and the Tax Incentive Program. Request to keep Michael Mendez, as an Assistant Business agent, until the end of day, April 30th, 2018

2) Move to amend EB021118-4 to read; Move to send a Trustee to the IA Trustee Training seminar, in New York, on April 20-21, 2018. The Trustee shall be compensated, by a stipend of eight hours at basic rate for each day in attendance. Days in transport shall be paid at the same rate. Air transportation, coach, per-diem and lodging shall also be paid. Total cost is not to exceed $3000.

3) Move to amend EB021118-8 to read; Move to send six (6) Delegates to district 2 Convention. Total cost per delegate not to exceed $2000, with the total cost not exceed $12000.

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5) Move to purchase an AED for the office. The total expense including training is not. To exceed $2500. 6) Move to send the secretary Treasure to the IATSE Advance Officer training. The training will be held

in Atlanta GA starting April 30th, 2018 till May2nd, 2018. Local 80 shall pay taxi transportation to and from the airports. Local 80 shall pay air transportation to and from Atlanta Georgia. Local 80 shall pay lodging cost while in Atlanta and per-diem at the conus rate of $69 per day. Total cost not to exceed $3000.

7) Move to allocate $2000 for the Young Workers Bingo night to benefit the IATSE PAC. 8) Move to allocate $1500 for the purchase of 100 shirts for the volunteers of the Young Workers

Committee. 9) Move to allocate $5000 for office furniture. Including a desk chair and shelving for the secretary

treasures office. 10) Move to refund an applicant, (MN 15), there initiation fee minus $100 processing fee. 11) Move to refund an applicant, (MN 11505), there initiation fee minus $100 processing fee. 12) Move to refund a retiree, (MN 3060), their late Rx-Copay receipt. 13) Move to lend JBF 348, (MN 4568), a Sufficient amount of money so they may become current on their

dues. Executive Board Meeting of April 8, 2018

Secretary – Treasurers Report Business Representatives Report Communications Unfinished Business New Business Good and Welfare Adjournment not later than 12:30 pm

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PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

The following proposed amendment to Local 80’s Constitution will be read for the third time at the May

General Meeting, and will then be open for discussion, debate and secret ballot vote under New Business:

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FOR SALE: Black Track 4” I beam. 94’ plus Starter. Comes with heavy duty

cart. $7,900 or best offer. Steve

Redondo @ 213-999-2323

FOR SALE: 10 ton Grip truck and equipment. For a complete listing [email protected]. 310-600-3522

FOR SALE: Grip 10 ton. 1996 Freightliner COE 450 hp, 10 speed, new tires, batteries. Stainless polished jockey boxes, wheels and tanks. 28’ FRP box with full tilt gate. Huge grip pkg, xlnt cond. Pat 818-970-0248. [email protected]

FOR SALE: 2 - 20’ containers. Buy 1 for $800 and 2 for $1500. You pick em up. Turbines includes. Also original plates for turbine cut out for restoration. Available after Jan. 7, 2018. North Hills, CA email response, please: [email protected] ROOM FOR RENT: 3 br/2 bath house. Shadow Hills/Sunland $1,100. monthly util.& wifi incl. Sec. deposit $1500. 10 min. from Burbank Airport own occup , plus1 considerate, neat & clean male tenant. pool, cen heat & AC, peaceful, private, cul-de-sac, contact: Lisa, 818-919-9197. Avail Sep/Oct.

FOR SALE: 24” JB slider, w/case $3000 call or text George, 310-383-3344.

FOR RENT: Guest house in Sherman Oaks, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished, private patio, parking space included. Very quiet neighborhood. $1600/mo including utilities. Please call for info. 818-635-2215.

FOR SALE: Movie Tech Phoenix Crane-up to ver. 5 Includes 42’ of Master Crane Track, track wheels, remote head bracket, weights & carts, all accessories included. Custom truck w/ lift gate. Truck has 25,000 miles. Can be sold with or without truck. 414-303-3890, [email protected]

FOR RENT: Health Approved Crafts Service truck and Trailer. The trailer is available for rent. Truck avail. for sale

or rent to own. Both fully loaded. sandwich bar, soda fridge, freezer, cappuccino and coffee, coffee bean grinder, slushy, walk-in fridge, Bart air conditioner 2 ton will cool off a house, and a 20k generator. Call immediately 323-387-2487. If I don’t answer please leave me a text message. Pricing negotiable. Lets make a deal.

FOR RENT: Valley Village freshly painted large studio. Full size kitchen w/stove, bar/counter top, ac, utilities and internet included. Pool, hot tub and W/D. Close to studios and free,00.00/mo, 818-400-9987 Avaways. No smoking. Will consider pet w/deposit. $1il Jan 1.

FOR RENT: Valley Village freshly painted 2/1 house w/jacuzzi indoor tub, huge master bedroom w/2 closes, hardwood floors, stove, table/seating in kitchen, internet, secured covered parking, pool, separate hot tub and w/d. Close to studios and freeways. Will consider pet w/deposit. Possibly storage shed. No smoking. $3000/mo, 818-400-9987. Avail now.

FOR SALE: Premium layout board made like it was prior to Los Angeles factory closing. Van Nuys warehouse location. By the sheet or the pallet. Union member discount. Better and less expensive than Mole or any other vendor. Thelayoutcompany.com, call 818-813-8310.

WANTED: Grip gear. 48 footer or 10 ton or equipment package. Call 213-618-2376.

FOR SALE: 1 Elemac Bazooka, $2000; 1-4’, 8 Ball slider w/case, $5000; 1-3’ 8 Ball slider w/case, $5000. Call Brad, 323-496-7600

FOR RENT: 24' Crafts Service Trailer with a health permit, large refrigerator, sandwich bar, carts and other equipment available also. Laura Bagano 818-472-2864. [email protected]

FOR SALE: Grip.michaelfastoso.com Are you a grip who uses a lot of mini-meat axes? Do your hands hurt

sometimes. If so, then please check out, grip.michaelfastoso.com. Thanks Michael 323-839-7049

FOR SALE: Camera mounts in 3 rolling cases. Everything needed for camera support. Bazooka, dolly troughs, custom sled dolly, dolly monitor, and much more. Specialty rags all sizes, carts, rigging equip., 1 1/4” Speed Rail, gels, and much more, too much to list. Like new. Must see and make offer. Serious buyers only (Modern Studio Equip. & Back Stage) Will email inventory on request. Call Levon at Grip West Productions Service, 818-522-3391

FOR RENT: Crafts Service Truck, lift gate, all stainless, triple sink, hand sink, triple troulson stand up, triple deli bar w/triple fridge below, cable ready, surround sound, t.v., air conditioning, plenty of counter, storage, jockey boxes, mop closet, windows, and sun roof. Available for long term, 818-437-6956.

FOR RENT: 3, 5, and 10-Ton Grip packages. 3’ Camera Slider, dolly track & skate wheels. Specialty camera rig & car mounts. Call USA Grips for custom key grip package pricing. www.usagrips.com Jason Rupe 760-809-6742.

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Local 80 Officers

President Russell C. Nordstedt

Vice President William Brady Majors

Secretary/Treasurer Tommy Valentin

Business Representative Thom Davis

Executive Board Damon T. Doherty Dejon Ellis, Jr Chris Hager Kent H Jorgensen Angie Kern

Michael A. Mendez Lloyd M. Moriarity Bill R. Sordal Eric Whitehead Page Williams

Trustees Tommy Adams Adriana De La Cruz

Fred Perdue

Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Adams

Business Agents Craig Conover Mary Kay Grant

Brady Majors

Rigging Class April 8th, 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

After the General Membership Meeting

This class will go over the rigging theories, philosophies, and techniques needed to advance in the industry. The class covers items from the rigging certification examination content topic outline. Rope, slings, motors, angle factors, math, d to D ratios, truss, chain, hardware, loads, and much more.

Open to all member. Please call, (818-526-0701) or email ([email protected]) Kent to sign up.

Workers’ Safety Rights In the Workplace Sunday, May 6th, 1:30 p.m.

After the General Membership Meeting

This class will cover hazards that you come across at work. We will talk about the OSHA regulations and

the remedies. And, we will go over what your rights are when being asked to work in certain conditions, when you have the right to refuse to a task, your right to report hazardous conditions, your right to be protected from retaliation, and your right to representation.

Open to any industry person. Please call, (818-526-0701) or email ([email protected]) Kent to sign up.

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Calendar

April

8th, 10:00 am: General Membership

Meeting

22th, 9:00 am: Executive Board

Meeting

May

6th, 10:00 am: General Membership

Meeting

20th, 9:00 am: Executive Board

Meeting

3rd Quarter Dues are Due June 30

PRESORTED FIRST CLASS MAIL

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 14954 LOS ANGELES, CA.

General Membership Meeting April 8

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