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ross53
Post Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:38 pm

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Post Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:42 pm

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Location: Gettin the Hell out of retail 		While I have never met Norm Bell I can say that he must have cared. During the UFCW International convention in San Francisco he sponsored a number of amendments that would have made the UFCW constitution and the UFCW as a whole a much better organizational structure.

The amendments that he proposed were so shocking to the Boys I could see that they would pull out all the stops to remove him ASAP and they did in their usual destructive fashion

Prior to that he sued with UFCW with some other much hated UFCW Local union presidents over the huge hedge funds loses in their UFCW International union pension plan. They lost big money when the stock market was booming. Any fool could invest and make big money during the era when they had their large hedge fund losses.

He must have opposed the destruction of our pension plans as well when our plans were de-funded with the 85/15 split that was instituted by the evildoers that took it over and ran our beloved union into the ground.

I hope his spirit and energy moves to a better place where he can rest from the struggles of our times. I hope that his UFCW enemies rot in hell where they belong when their time comes to cross the river Styx.

There was a time when I was growing up when it was a shock to find an evil person doing bad things. Today it is a shock to find a good person doing the right thing.

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Pearson
Post Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:52 pm

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Location: Sun City AZ 		I have met Norm and he was a standup guy. As UN stated, he took on the boys in DC and he paid the price for it. He ran a good local and understood it was supposed to be about the members and not some overblown bureaucrats who thought the sun rose and set on them.

They did target him and were more than delighted when Mickey took him out. What was and still is unfortunate is that all of these guys who hated what the iu stands for and how they pigged out simply walked away and didn't speak up.

Virtually anyone who comes from a local where they cared about the members understands what is wrong with the system and why it will never work. I guess after years of fighting for people, they just have grown weary and feel it is an impossible dream to think we can/could ever change it.

Rest in peace Norm, you earned it.

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ross53
Post Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:09 pm

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Location: california 		I have monitor UFCW Local 135 websitehttp://www.ufcw135.org/ every day since June 4th and I have yet to find anything about the resent event, Former UFCW Local 135 President Norman G. Bell passage to eternal life.

That makes me wonder why, Mickey Kasparian, current UFCW Local 135 president
Have not informed the membership of the tragic event?

Is that the way that the UFCW takes care of their people?

May be Kasparian can’t find the proper words to express his sorrow for the lost of his predecessor.

I can wait to see the new issue of the workers “in the next few days” perhaps Kasparian will have something to say. What can Kasparian possible say about Norm, apart for what Kasparian and his followers said in the summer of 2003?

Norm, my friend rest in peace, you will be greatly missed, by the people who knew you, and understood your kindness and compassing for the union members.

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ross53
Post Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:03 pm

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ross53 wrote:

May be Kasparian can’t find the proper words to express his sorrow for the lost of his predecessor.


Nothing yet! I am still waiting for the May and June issue of the "WORKERS" not yet posted on the union website or mail out to the members.

http://www.ufcw135.org/worker.htm

Hey Mickey, can't find the right words? get help, call UFCW International president Joseph T. Hansen, or you can call me I can help any time.

Can't wait to read UFCW International and UFCW LOCAL 135; Farewell to a great leader.

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ross53
Post Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:33 pm

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Location: california 		It is about time “Hallelujah, hallelujah”. Today I received a copy of the Workers June 2009.

For the people who are not familiar with the “Worker”, what is intended to be is a monthly publication by the UFCW Local 135, that summarize all of the important event that took place in that particular month, news about the union business, new ideas, the past, the present, the future, always within the union family.

We know that sadly former UFCW Local 135 president, Norman G. Bell was called to eternal life on June 3rd, 2009. Logic will dictated that since Mr. Bell was a member and officer of UFCW Local 135 for more then 25 years, the current administration would at least dedicate half page to the memory of a great union leader.

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, I am flabbergasted by what I read today in the Workers June 2009. I can't find the right words to express my gratitude to the current leadership of UFCW Local 135. This issue of the Worker will definitely be a collector item; I will safeguard my copy without any doubts.

With that said I am going to wait until UFCW Local 135 post the workers on the union website for the world to read. http://www.ufcw135.org/worker.htm

Brilliant, exemplary display, of the “Dignity Code,” by current UFCW Local 135 president, Mickey Kasparian

Hey Mickey, I am going to wait "not for long" for you to post it if you don’t, I will!

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ross53
Post Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:12 pm

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Location: california 		Interesting fact, up until 07/11/2009 9:00PM, on the home page pf UFCW Local 135 Website there was a link to the Worker Magazine. http://www.ufcw135.org/worker.htm

Today is not longer available. http://www.ufcw135.org/ I wonder why!

Hey, Mickey does your conscience troubles you?

Come on show the world the kind words that you used to say farewell to your predecessor.

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Post Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:46 pm

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Location: california 		If and when Kasparian post the Workers publication back on line you will be able to ready the following Farewell;

Remembering, Jeremy Lusk
In loving memory, Sandy La Month
..and I can remember the name; he worked for the union for a very long time
I think is first name was Jimmy. Mickey, remember he is the one that you dedicate a full page of the Worker publication.

For the uncharted readers who are not familiar the names stated above are from people who in one way or another were part of the UFCW Local 135.

Kasparian celebrate the life of each and every one of them, the day that they answered the call to the eternal life. May all of you rest in peace!

Forty three days to the date since formers UFCW Local 135 President was called to eternal life, not a word yet from Kasparian on the UFCW Local 135 website or on the Worker the monthly local union publication.

I wonder why not?

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ross53
Post Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:33 pm

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Location: california 		While Kasparian continue to show no respectability for our late President Norman G. Bell, Kasparian remain dazed and confused Kasparian can not figure out his best course of action.

Hey Mickey I have an idea, contact the union attorney he may be able to write something good in your behalf, after all, you asked for his advice in 2003 when you decide to stab Norm in the back.

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ross53
Post Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:13 pm

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Location: california 		Normally between the 4th and the 9th of each month UfCW Local 135 members receive a copy of the Worker magazine, the question at this time is, since Kasparian removed all of the Workers issues from the union website early last month.

What will happen this month, will the members get a copy of the Worker?

While Kasparian continue to remain silence in reference to former UFCW Local 135 President passage into eternal life, Kasparian glorify a union member who recently retired.

In the August issue of UFCW Local 135 a voice for working America the following message is printed with Mickey Kasparian knowledge and consent;

From all of us here at UFCW Local 135 we THANK PIETRO for all of his volunteering and involvement with Local 135 and the labor movement in San Diego.

My question to Kasparian at this time is, Hey dude, wasn’t Norm the heart and soul of UFCW Local 135?

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SharynS
Post Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:42 pm

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Location: the 'puter 		Ross why not write (or email) the local and ask for a copy of the local's tribute to Norm Bell. If one is unavailable then members should at least know why did the local chose to ignore Bell's contribution.

It might be helpful for all members who are asking the question to put their name on the request. From all accounts Norm was a well respected local leader and I would think members have some right to closure and, for their dues to reflect their respect but I think it's also fair to give the local an opportunity to answer to the charge.

We know that many are too chicken shit to respond in an uncontrolled environment, such as an open forum, so why not take it to a place they feel less vulnerable - hard copy. Rolling Eyes

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ross53
Post Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:20 pm

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SharynS wrote:

It might be helpful for all members who are asking the question to put their name on the request.


Sharyn, your idea is a great one however the problem is;

The vast majority of people have the time to “bitch and complain” When it comes down to sign a document they all walk away because They fear retribution from UFCW Local 135 current dictatorship regime.

Example; recently, one of the shop stewards at my work place took a stand against Kasparian, because my coworkers don’t have proper representation at the store level, since that day our union representative has visited my work place two times and in both occasion the union rep intentionally did not speak with that shop steward.

Why? Elementary, a controlled environment of a dictatorship regime

Back to Norm tribute, let see what the August issue of the Worker contains.

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Post Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:43 pm

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Location: california 		Well, people just like we had anticipated, the July issue of the Worker arrived last night and not a word about Norm Bell.

Thank you, Mickey for showing the world your true colors, what a great leader you are.

Norm rest in peace, you will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

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