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Winter 2023 – LOCAL695.COM 15 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS By now, many of you are aware of the controver- sy surrounding the Los Angeles Federation of Labor in which an audio record- ing of promi- nent Federation members making racially discrimi- natory comments was published in the LA Times. The fallout from this event has sent waves throughout the labor community and prompted the resignation of several key figures in Los Angeles's city government. As of now, Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez and Federation President Ron Herrera have resigned from their positions, while Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo have ignored calls to step down from their offices. This situation has been difficult to process, as our Local has enjoyed a productive relationship with the Federation for many years now and this incident does not reflect the values of our Local or the labor movement as a whole. On October 17 at a meeting of the Federation delegates, the delegates from Local 695 joined with the vast majority of delegates in call- ing for de León and Cedillo's immediate resignation, echo- LATE & UNREPORTED MPI HOURS The Local has received complaints of late and unreported MPI Plan hours. All members are encouraged to check their MPI accounts through the MPI website. If any hours appear to be missing, you can call the support line at (818) 769-0007, ext. 2381 or email support at CPParticipantInquiries@mpiphp. CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW FEDERATION OF LABOR VICE PRESIDENT HEIDI NAKAMURA ing a motion made by the Federation's Executive Board on October 10. Going forward, our Local will take a more direct role within the Federation so as to ensure that our partners in labor are acting in accordance with our values. To that end, our delegates nominated our very own Assistant Business Rep and Recording Secretary Heidi Nakamura to serve on the Executive Board as a Vice President of the Federation, a position for which she was quickly confirmed. Congratulations to Heidi. She is eminently qualified for this position and will be a powerful voice for our movement in her new role. In addition, Scott Bernard, Joe Aredas, and James Delhauer will work to promote the goals of our Local in our roles as delegates to the Federation so that the voices of both 695 and the IATSE can be a part of affairs as they continue to develop. Visit Our CafePress Store for Local 695 Swag! Hoodies & T-shirts Mugs License Plate Frames Water Bottles Tote Bag And more! visit https://www.cafepress.com/iatselocal695