Quantum of Solis

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The AFL-CIO's formal "recommendations" to the Obama team call for the realignment of "the allocation of budgetary resources" from OLMS to other Labor agencies. The Secretary should "temporarily stay all financial reporting regulations that have not gone into effect," and "revise or rescind the onerous and unreasonable new requirements," such as the LM-2 and T-1 reporting forms. The explicit goal is to "restore the Department of Labor to its mission and role of advocating for, protecting and advancing the interests of workers." In other words, while transparency is fine for business, unions are demanding a pass for themselves.

Read the rest of the article at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122990431323225179.html#articleTabs=article


It appears that the Bush Administration was good for something.

What is your opinion?

US v. NYCDCC, 1:90-cv-05722-CSH-THK Update

US v. NYCDCC, 1:90-cv-05722-CSH-THK, 10/15/2008, 954, ORDER; that at the hearing on October 24, 2008, the Court will hear oral argument on the issue of remedy, now fully briefed by all parties. The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Room 6A, 500 Pearl Street. The Court will hear counsel in the order set forth in this Order. The time limits specified will be enforced. (Signed by Judge Charles S. Haight on 10/15/08) (pl) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

At the hearing on October 24, 2008, the Court will hear oral argument on the issue of remedy, now fully briefed by all parties.

The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Room 6A, 500 Pearl Street. The Court will hear counsel in the order set forth in this Order. The time limits specified will be enforced.

10:30 a.m.
Government, 30 minutes
District Council, 30 minutes

11:30 a.m.
Building Contrs. Ass’n, 15 minutes
Ass’n of the Wall-Ceiling, 15 minutes
Carpentry Indus. of N.Y., 15 minutes
Cement League, 15 minutes
General Contrs. Ass’n, 15 minutes

12:30 a.m.
Lunch Break, One hour

1:30 p.m.
Gen. Contrs. Ass’n of N.Y., 15 minutes
Eugene Clark, 15 minutes

Replies
2:00 p.m.
Government, 30 minutes
District Council, 30 minutes

3:00 p.m.
All other parties, 10 minutes each, in same order as above

4:00 p.m.
Government – Final Submission, 15 minutes


It is SO ORDERED, 0ctober, 15, 2008.

Charles S. Haight, Jr.
Senior United States District Judge.


[50/50 Rule, "Request" System, Thomassen's Contempt]

Source: 1:90-cv-05722, 10/15/2008, Entry # 954

See also:
1:90-cv-05722, 10/20/2008, Entry # 955
1:90-cv-05722-CSH, US v. NYCDCC

Fair Deal 2008 Slate

If you had not already known, so far, there are only two slates running in the upcoming NYCDCC 2008 Election. They are the Fair Deal slate and the incumbents' slate. The Fair Deal slate is comprised of William Davenport for Vice President, Ulric Todman for President, and Daniel J. Franco, for EST. Our contact information is as follows: Daniel J. Franco, PO Box 538, Bronx, NY 10465; Tel: 347-293-0724; Fax: 718-766-7188; Email: info at fairdeal2008.com; Website: http://fairdeal2008.com/. We will be expanding the website significantly within the coming weeks. The website will state our platform, have videos, a message board/chat box, printable material, and more. If you would like to help support the Fair Deal campaign by volunteering, donating money, discussing issues, or to state your support, please contact us.

Agency’s ’04 Rule Let Banks Pile Up New Debt

By STEPHEN LABATON
Published: October 2, 2008

“We have a good deal of comfort about the capital cushions at these firms at the moment.” — Christopher Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, March 11, 2008.

As rumors swirled that Bear Stearns faced imminent collapse in early March, Christopher Cox was told by his staff that Bear Stearns had $17 billion in cash and other assets — more than enough to weather the storm.

Drained of most of its cash three days later, Bear Stearns was forced into a hastily arranged marriage with JPMorgan Chase — backed by a $29 billion taxpayer dowry.

Read the rest of the article at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/03/business/03sec.html?em

Wall Street Hears from Labor - "This is Unacceptable!"

By Bill Hohlfeld
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Yesterday, at the now infamous intersection of Wall St. and Exchange Place, a broad based coalition of labor unions, community activists, and local elected officials came together to express their collective outrage on investment banking’s most recent assault on the poor, the working class and middle class of the United States.

Read the rest of the article at http://www.ml46.org/ml46_article.aspx?id=16

LU157 2007 Trusteeship Blog

Discuss the LU157 2007 Trusteeship.

LU2870 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 2870/Industrial Council.

See also Local Union 2870 (LU2870)

LU2287 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 2287, Floorcoverer.

See also Local Union 2287 (LU2287)

LU2090 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 2090, Mill/Cabinet.

See also Local Union 2090 (LU2090)

LU1536 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 1536, Timberman.

See also Local Union 1536 (LU1536)

LU926 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 926, Brooklyn.

See also Local Union 926 (LU926)

LU1456 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 1456, Dockbuilder.

See also Local Union 1456 (LU1456)

LU740 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 740, Millwright.

See also Local Union 740 (LU740)

LU45 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 45, Queens.

See also Local Union 45 (LU45)

LU20 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 20, Staten Island.

See also Local Union 20 (LU20)

UBCJA Blog

State what's on your mind about the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA)(UBC)(CJA):

• 2010 August Nominations and Election
• General Officers and Delegates
• UBC Constitution
• Carpenters Magazine
• Concerns, problems, and solutions
• What’s good and just and what's not

See also United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA)(UBC)(CJA)

Suggestions

Suggest DJF Google Page and Blogspot additions, deletions, and corrections.

LU608/608N Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 608, NYC Westside and 608N, Bronx:

• 2009 Nominations and Election
• Officers and Delegates
• By-Laws
• Trusteeship
• Concerns, problems, and solutions
• Committees and Clubs
• What's good and just and what's not
• and whatever else LU608 related.

See also Local Union 608 (LU608)

LU157 Blog

State what's on your mind about Carpenters' Local Union 157, NYC Eastside:

• 2008 Nominations and Election
• Officers and Delegates
• By-Laws
• Concerns, problems, and solutions
• Committees and Clubs
• What's good and just and what's not
• and whatever else LU157 related.

• Discuss the LU157 2007 Trusteeship at http://danieljfranco1.blogspot.com/2008/08/lu157-2007-trusteeship.html

See also Local Union 157(LU157)

NYCDCC Blog

State what's on your mind about the NYCDCC:

• 2008 Nominations and Election
• Officers and Delegates
• By-Laws
• NYCDCC Carpenters Magazine
• Concerns, problems, and solutions
• Committees and Clubs
• Lawsuits and Lawyer Costs
• Investigative Review Officer/Independent Investigator
• Consent Decree
• Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s)
• Rule Violations and Grievance Resolutions
• Hiring Rules, Out-of-Work List, Referrals and Requests
• Firing/Layoff/Dismissal Rules
• Employment Eligibility, Skills and Certifications
• Business Managers and Agents
• Organizers and Organizing
• Job/Shop Stewards
• Vehicles, Fuel, and Repairs
• Union Participation and Picketing
• What’s good and just and what's not

See also New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenetrs 4112 (NYCDCC)

Civil Docket for Case# 1:90-cv-05722-CSH-THK

United States Of, et al v. District Council Of, et al

Case Docket includes the "Consent Decree", item #410.

http://danieljfranco1.googlepages.com/1-90-cv-05722-CSH.htm

Civil Docket for Case#: 1:08-cv-03329-CSH

On Par Contracting Corp. v. The District Council of New York City and Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America et al

http://danieljfranco1.googlepages.com/1-08-cv-03329-csh

Makowski Complaint

Robert Makowski v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, District Council of New York City and Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 157 of District Council of New York City and Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 608 of District Council of New York City and Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 608 North of District Council of New York City and Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 45 of District Council of New York City and Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Douglas J. Mccarron, Denis Shiel, Fred Kennedy, Bill Hanley, Martin Devereaux, George Dilacio, Vin Taddeo, Sal Antonucci, National Enviromental Safety Company, Inc., Felix “Doe” Jr., Felix “Doe” Sr., Tom “Doe,” Noel “Doe,” “John Doe 1-8,” “John Doe Inc. 9-15.”

http://danieljfranco1.googlepages.com/1-08-cv-06150-pac

Petition for Complete Transparency of Activities and Financings

Petition for Complete Transparency of Activities and Financings

of the NYCDCC and Affiliations Thereof

which include, but are not limited to, the NYC Carpenter Local Unions

We, the members of the NYC Carpenter Local Unions, petition that the New York City District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC), the affiliated Local Unions, and other related individuals and parties (NYCDCC Benefit Funds, etc.) that have information pertaining to any activities (elections, organizing, court actions, etc.) and/or financings of the aforementioned since at least July 1, 1988, to make available any such information, regardless to the type of media, without reservation or retribution, at no cost, to any member or employee thereof upon request.

Detailed information that is to be made available shall include, but shall not be limited to, the obligations/duties, daily activities, special activities, court activities, lawsuits, elections, compensations (salaries, reimbursements, gifts), picketing, organizing efforts, organizing statistics (companies attempted to be unionized, companies unionized, number employees unionized, etc.) with regard to the NYCDCC Executives, NYCDCC Trustees, Business Managers, Business Agents, Organizers, NYCDCC employees, Local Union Executives, Local Union Trustees, Local Union employees, Shop/Job Stewards, and any other District Council or Local Union Representatives.

Also to made available are the accountings of the 1988 December 1% Assessment, the accountings of the 2000 June $0.30 Assessment, and the accountings of the 2007 January $0.30 Assessment, any other information as to how the Assessments and all other NYCDCC and Local Union monies have been used, are being used, and as to their intended use, with all such information to be updated at least monthly.

http://danieljfranco1.googlepages.com/Petition_Organizing_Rev3.pdf