As BTLers know — by definition — their “blue collar” union, as described in the LA Times, has settled, well in advance of next summer’s expiration, on a new contract.
Richard Verrier’s Times article sums it up thusly:

Although terms were not disclosed, the pact was said to include a modest hike in union minimums and [...]

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A “Supervisor Series” interview with Michael Owens and Geoff Hancock, from the latest print issue of Below the Line…
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Mark London Williams
When director Clint Eastwood asked Michael Owens to oversee the visual effects for “Changeling,” he knew he didn’t have to recreate Iwo Jima, like he previously did for the director (along with “Flags of [...]

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from the latest print issue of Below the Line…
By
Mark London Williams
“Going badly,” might describe more than a few things in the world right now: U.S. foreign policy, or more pertinently, the state of the world economy. Or the attempts to curb climate change.
Specifically, though, when those words were uttered by 20th Century Fox COO Peter [...]

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Here’s the announcement currently on the homepage for IATSE Local 44:
Jennings Resigns, Pawluc Sworn In
Due to circumstances both professional and personal, on Friday September 19, 2008 Secretary Treasurer Elliot Jennings submitted his resignation. On Wednesday September 24, 2008 Local 44’s Executive Board met in a called Special Meeting and voted to accept Mr. Jennings resignation.
In [...]

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