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On Wednesday 08 October 2008 14:37:55 Danny Layne wrote: > Thanks for Linda Losik's attempt at discrediting APA Union members' attempt > to hold the APA Union's Executive Board accountable for their actions. Her > mention of "all the lawsuits" can be corrected to read "started the lawsuit > (singular)" that challenged the Executive Board's refusal to follow the > Constitution & Bylaws regarding the 2007 CBA. The MEA said it was okay for > the Board to ignore the C&B, but the members and the court have not done > so. For the record, though, Judge Manderfield DID reverse herself after > receiving at least $15,000 from the MEA for her ongoing campaign > <http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/cfr/idr/302834.html>, but that issue of "not > having jurisdiction" is being challenged in the Court of Appeals. The MEA > has used APA dues money to hire "outside" lawyers to keep the courts out of > the fray; they do not want the Courts to tell them Unions have to follow > their own rules. For more on the MEA's woes with other union members, visit > <http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810070367>, > <http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810070313>, and > <http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810070372>. Nobody > that I know of is "anti-union," but is, instead "union reform minded" to > ensure that union members are adequately and properly represented in ways > that benefit them and not a parent union, and that union leaders follow the > rules, regulations, and constitution that are currently in place. You know Danny, putting a page or six up on your website explaining your complaints in simple terms would really help people understand what you are trying to do. Given that you've been shot down a lot lately I don't think I agree with you about things, but making succinct statements might at least clear the air some. Just a thought. --STeve Andre'