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July 2017 Issue 261

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:

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Protect Yourself from the Summer Heat

by Kent H Jorgensen Summer began with the Summer Solstice, June 20, and with the summer comes the heat.

Calls have been coming into the Local about what to do about working in the heat. The hot weather is something to take seriously because heat illness is potentially deadly. Physical exertion, heat, and humidity can raise a person’s body temperature putting tremendous stress on the individual. From mild heat rash and sunburn, to more serious heat cramps and heat exhaustion, to the severity of heat stroke, working or playing in the sun is something to be concerned with.

For Local 80 members here are some guidelines that the producers should be following: If the temperature is forecast to be above 790 the employer should have a meeting to remind everyone of their heat illness prevention plan: Wear light, loose fitting clothes. Acclimate yourself to the heat. Drink plenty of water. Have shade available for workers to rest out of the sun. Watch out for symptoms of heat illness in yourself and others.

If the forecast for the day calls for high heat, over 940, the plan should include near by shade or other cool place for workers to get out of the heat. There should be people designated to watch workers for heat illness symptoms and to remind people to drink water. People should be encouraged to rest in the shade before symptoms appear. First aid or other medical services should be called when heat illness is suspected.

The symptoms you are looking for include: light-headedness, dark urine (sign of dehydration), dizziness, fatigue, headache, pale skin, muscle cramps, profuse sweating, and/or nausea, More serious symptoms are: vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, lack of sweating, hot and dry skin, rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, confusion, disorientation, seizures, and/or unconsciousness.

If you are another worker has these symptoms get help. The more serious symptoms are signs of heat stroke. Get the person out of the heat, begin cooling them off, and get help immediately.

You can get more information from the A2-Enviormental Safety course book from the Safety Pass Program. Chapter 3 (Scene 3) is part of the training OSHA requires of our employers to provide for workers. In the chapter you will find information about heat illness symptoms, how to prevent heat illness. At the CSATF.org website, Safety Bulletin #35-Safety Considerations for the Prevention of Heat Illness also has helpful information for dealing with heat. If you google “cal osha heat illness” or go to www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/heatillnessinfo.html you will find links, publications, and other information on preventing heat illness.

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July 2017 the eightynews

July: No General Membership Meeting

July 4: Independence Day Holiday (offices closed)

July , 9:00 am: Executive Board Meeting

Aug: No General Membership Meeting

Aug 20, 9:00 am: Executive Board Meeting

Sep: No General Membership Meeting

Sep 5: Labor Day Holiday (offices closed)

Calendar

In Memoriam: Lloyd Jordan: Born: 12/21/46 Obligated: 07/03/72 Died: 05/27/17

Duane A. Kofoed: Born: 09/19/33 Obligated: 01/08/56 Died: 05/18/17

Earl J. Suprenant: Born: 01/25/37 Obligated: 02/09/73 Died: 05/05/17

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

4th Quarter Dues are Due Sep 30

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If you are reading this in a copy of The Eighty News that reached you at your home or post office box, your address is probably current with Local 80. However, is your address current with the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans? If you have changed your mailing address in the last couple of years and not notified them, you may not receive your health plan or dental insurance cards, or your pension statement.

If Contract Services doesn’t have your current address you could miss notifications of new safety classes and schedules, which means you could potentially find yourself dropped from the Industry Experience Roster, and therefore unemployable in the Industry. Could that be straightened out? Yes, of course: you could take a class late and be reinstated to the roster, but why go through the hassle? Why risk losing even one day’s pay over something as trivial as not notifying someone of your change of address.

Does the Local have your current phone numbers? If not, we are going to have a tough time sending you to work as things pick up again. (As many of you are aware, I run the callboard in the morning before the call stewards come in: it is unusual for me to be able to fill a call without finding at least one bad phone or pager number. The call stewards report the same problem when they are on duty. The member whose number it is has not only missed a potential job, they are going to be hit with a $25.00 fine for failing to keep their current phone number on file.)

“Aha!” you say, “I never get my jobs through the Union! They don’t have to know my phone number and I’ll never be fined!” Okay, granted, maybe you never hunt for work using the callboard, but does everyone who might potentially hire you have your current phone number with them at all times? At least half of all the calls received by the callboard are requests for members’ phone numbers. Of course, some of those callers may want you to hire them, but some of them may be looking to hire you. If the callboard doesn’t have your current phone number, that isn’t going to happen.

There are 222 active members who have no cellular number listed. There is no rule that says that a member has to have a cellular phone, but not having

one in today's business environment seems like a sure way to lose work. Particularly since most people who call here to get a member's phone number don’t bother to take a landline number when one is offered, even in those cases where there was no cellular number on file. (By the way, if you have gotten rid of your landline, and have not already done so, please call and have your former number removed from your record.)

English can be a tricky language, filled with hidden meanings and unexpected pitfalls for those not sufficiently knowledgeable and alert to avoid them.

A classic example of hidden meaning can be found in the following often-seen phrase: ”Your Tax Dollars At Work.” This certainly sounds innocuous enough, and even rather gratifying, with its implication that something worthwhile is actually being done with the money you would have really preferred to spend yourself. The savvy English speaker, however, is well aware that when this phrase appears on a sign anywhere along their commute, it actually means: “Prepare for a completely inexplicable traffic jam ahead, even though there is absolutely no sign of any human being doing anything productive within miles of here.”

In a similar manner, another common phrase, “Forwarding Order Expired," holds a different, and more sinister, meaning than appears on the surface. When this phrase is found on a piece of mail returned to Local 80, it actually means, ”Fine the member to whom this item was originally mailed $25.00 for failing to notify Local 80 of their change of address in a timely manner.”

If you have chosen to delay payment on your dues until you are about to return to work, it is important to remember that you will still be dropped or suspended from membership on schedule.

Delaying payment for too long can be a very expensive option. Once your status has been changed to Suspended a reinstatement fee will be applied to your account. If you have worked, the fine for working without your dues current will also be applied.

To make matters worse, once your status is changed to Suspended, it stays Suspended until you have paid all back dues and assessments in full.

From the Desk of the Secretary-Treasurer

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Members Suspended From Membership As of June 23, 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.

Abraham, Paul Alexander, Richard C., II Amaya, Cesar Ammon, Jeremy R. Beaird, Kelly C. Benson, James Betz, Klint M. Borquez, Arthur R., III Brannon, Ethan Bravos, Panos A. Buggs, Gerhan Burgess, Brandon D. Campos, Joshua Chapman, Kary F. Chavira, Juaquin Cisco, Jason M. Clavon, Madison H. Conroy, James D. Copelin, David M. Cornell, Brandon R. Curtis, Jeffrey W. Danner, Joseantonio W. Davis, James Dewitt, Jared Doane, Patrick Dorado, Carlos A. Drew, Joshua G. Duarte, Michael R. Dunaway, Darshon D. Farrands, Cecilia Ferguson, Gary E. Fields, Rodney

Figueroa, Salvador Fisher, Eric R. Forrest, Robert G. Franchot, Abram Freeman, Jaik E. Fusca, Damian G. Gage, Alexander W. Galvez, Ramon Garcia, Abisai Garcia, Moises Gilliam, Mark Good, Gregory Grady, Michael J. Graham, Jeremy Graham, John P. Green, Michael Greene, Thomas Grover, Rick Gulbin, Mitch Gutierrez, Gerardo Handley, James F. Hatfield, George W., Jr Hernandez, Dinora Hites, Kevin Hooven, Robert F., III Hopkins, Kristen Howard, Adam Kauahi, Daniel H. Kehoe, James Kelso, Gary Khalfani, Tamu Kiang, Clint

Kim, Vernon K. Kraft, Joseph R. Lack, Jay R. Lammi, John Lerma, Christopher R. Lind, Jamieson C. Lopez De Victoria, Luis Martin, Johnathon R. Mcdermott, Brian P. Moore, Steve R. Moraza, Lorenzo Nasworthy, Daniel A. Nelson, Scott R. Null, Clayton Orona, Oscar S. Orosco, Steven M. Parsons, Leslie P., Jr Pickrell, Edward E. Poole, Luke W. Randle, Christopher J. Ratner, Skipper Reyes, Paul Rios, Dennis Roberts, Traci L. Robison, Andrew K. Rodriguez, Loren Roller, Desiree N. Sabella, Tao Sandager, Jerry K. Santiago, Pablo Santoro, Blake A. Savage, Arnold

Savola, John Seaton, Robert S. Sharpe, Om M. Sherwood, Tricia Shinneman, Theodore A. Silva, Sergio H. Smith, Tyler L. Soto, Gene Spitalnick, Mick Steuer, Mark Stevens, Kurtis J. Stone, Shawn K. Stroud, Wayne Tabita, Andrew G. Taylor, Austin D. Threatt, Jared L. Turner, Charles Van Fleet, Justin Villarama, Ricardo Vonlossberg, Ryan Wade, Troy Walker, Troy D. White, Kris Wills, Eric Wilson, Russell Winborn, Lee V. Woods, Charles T. Yates, Patrick J. Yonenaka, Ted Young, Matthew C. Zapien, Christian L.

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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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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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: Like New Grip Factory Munich gas adjustable riser Bazooka. 20”-45”, with leveling head and legs. Also included rolling pelican case. $4000.00, call Eric at 310-386-5488.

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 freeways. No smoking. Will consider pet w/deposit. $1200.00/mo, 818-400-9987 Avail 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.

WEBSITE: Check out the newest website for the Grip Industry www.gripsupport.com

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: '05 Ford E450, 16' cubevan, 4 jockey boxes, liftgate, Linex floor, PS, AC, auto trans, 6.8L engine and 86,500 miles. Purchased in ‘07 with 82,000 miles. Custom stairs, handrail. Empty except for some cabinets. $12,000. Please call Dan Hall, 310-713-1105 or email [email protected]

FOR SALE: Speedrail 11/2” fittings

approx 800 of the most popular ones. Elbos, tees, base, 45 degree, side out, corners, top corners and more. Good clean condition. Also 11

/2” alu sch 40 & 80 pipe. Knaak boxes 30" and 48" some rigging equipment also. Email [email protected] or call Max 323-251-7894 or Dean Lyras, Local 600, 213-713-1202. For pictures and info.

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 SALE: 32' fifth wheel trailer with grip package Contact Mike 661-622-7035

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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NOTICE OF DUES INCREASES FOR 2017

Full dues will be $220.00 commencing with the first quarter of 2017.

Minimum dues will be $110.00 commencing with the first quarter of 2017.

In compliance with Article 19 Section 14 of the IATSE Constitution and Bylaws, Hardship dues for Active members will be $59.00 per quarter commencing with the first quarter of 2017.

Dues for Plan #3 Retirees will also be $59.00 per quarter commencing with the first quarter of 2017.

2017 Scholarship Applications Available

Applications for Local 80 Scholarships are currently available.

Local 80 will accept scholarship applications from high school seniors or students currently enrolled in their first four years of continued education at an accredited school, college or universi-ty, who are a child, step-child, adopted child or grandchild under the continued care and supervi-sion of a Local 80 member in good standing.

Local 80’s Secretary-Treasurer will mail application forms and information to the address of record of the custodial member upon request.

Application forms and ancillary documents must be received by Local 80 by June 30, 2017.

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2017 Scholarship Applications Available

Applications for Local 80 Scholarships are currently available.

Local 80 will accept scholarship applications from high school seniors or students currently enrolled in their first four years of continued education at an accredited school, college or university, who are a child, step-child, adopted child or grandchild under the continued care and supervision of a Local 80 member in good standing.

Local 80’s Secretary-Treasurer will mail application forms and information to the address of record of the custodial member upon request.

Application forms and ancillary documents must be received by Local 80 by June 30, 2017.

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Local 80 Officers

President Russell C. Nordstedt

Vice President William Brady Majors

Secretary/Treasurer Rick Schunke

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 Russ Nordstedt

NOTICE Effective December 5, 2011, all fees charged by any charge card issuer or processor for the payment of dues, fees, fines and assessments, and all other charges related to membership shall be added to the member’s charge.

NOTICE

As of October 25, 2010, Local 80 will no longer be able to accept payments by American Express.

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Calendar

July

No General Membership Meeting

30th, 9:00 am: Executive Board

Meeting

August

No General Membership Meeting

20th, 9:00 am: Executive Board

Meeting

4th Quarter Dues are Due Sep 30

PRESORTED FIRST CLASS MAIL

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No General Membership Meeting in July

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