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To: NATIONAL EDITORS
Contact: Pam Golum or Lauren Kelcher of The Lippin Group, +1-323- 965-1990; Danielle Holland of AARP, +1-202-434-2597; Judi Ketcik of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, +1-213-240-3920; or Kelly Gunther of the Motion Picture & Television Fund, +1-516-626-6287
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To: ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS
Contact: Blinker Wood, of SEIU UHW, +1-323-434-5733; or Jennifer Fagen, of MPTF, +1-818-876-1544
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- Patricia Baker, Baird Bryant, Leslie Butler, Jean Clark, Kathy Dellar, Marcia Dripchak, Richard Eberhardt, Seven Gray, Charles Intrator, Renate Johnke, Willy Kurant, Jane Marcher, George Mooradian, David Parrish, Scott Peterson, Morteza Rezvani, Robin Rutledge, Louis Schwartzberg, Ben Sorbin, Terrence Thier, Robert Vose, Vera Zirn, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Operators of the United States and Canada, an Unincorporated Association; International Photographers of the Motion Picture Industries, Local 659, International Alliance of Theatrical Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada, an Unincorporated Association; Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Inc., a California Corporation; Contract Services Administration Trust Fund; National Labor Relations Board and Its Members: John H. Fanning, Howard Jenkins, Jr., John A. Penello, John C. Truesdale, Donald R. Klenk (Acting); Norton..., 691 F.2d 1291 (9th Cir. 1982)
Mark L. Warren, Santa Monica, Cal., for plaintiffs-appellants.
James Y. Callear, Washington, D.C., for defendants-appellees.
Appeal from the United ...
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To: LABOR EDITORS
Contact: Blinker Wood of SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West, +1-323-434-5733
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WOODLAND HILLS - Faced with an impending shutdown, the Motion Picture & Television Fund's hospital and skilled nursing home will be taken over by Providence Health & Services under a tentative deal announced Wednesday.
The landmark nursing home and hospital that has served Hollywood stars, camera operators, set designers and others for decades was set to be closed because of an anticipated $10 million per year shortfall. Services had been gradually reduced and patients were transferred to other facilities.
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WEYMOUTH, Mass. -- Sentient to be official private jet sponsor of MPTF and support air travel needs for fundraising events, offer affinity membership ...
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ITNAmerica, an economically sustainable community based driving service provides personalized rides to seniors who are limited, or have stopped driving. It provides 24/7 personalized rides to seniors.
We understand that seniors today are more active and independent than ever before and by offering our services to LA's growing senior community we are enabling them to continue to maintain their lifestyles," said Nicole Kaplan, ITNGreaterLA Chair and Elder Connection Program Developer of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, ITN GreaterLA's local partner. "Change is never easy, but our private, dignified and affordable service makes it easier for seniors and their families to make the transition to the passenger seat.
"We strive to provide the resources seniors and their families need ...
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WOODLAND HILLS - Operators of the long-term care facility at the Motion Picture and Television Fund said Thursday they plan to appeal findings in a state inspection that concluded patients' rights were violated and others suffered injuries from too many falls.
In the 29-page report released this week by the state public health department, inspectors concluded that two of 16 selected patients suffered injuries from falls that could have been prevented if a plan had been in place. Another patient with dementia suffered a bruise under his eye and laceration to his left foot. Both injuries were undocumented.
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LOS ANGELES -- Lois Nettleton, an actress who went from Broadway plays to roles in movies and on popular television series, has died. She was 80.
Nettleton died Friday of complications from lung cancer at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital, publicist Dale Olson said.
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At a recent "Make Every Ride Count" grand opening event held at West Los Angeles Whole Foods on National Blvd., ITNAmerica and its national insurance partner Liberty Mutual were there discussing safe driving alternatives, and tips for having transportation for a senior driver.
We understand that seniors today are more active and independent than ever before and by offering our services to LA's growing senior community we are enabling them to continue to maintain their lifestyles," said Nicole Kaplan, ITNGreaterLA Chair and Elder Connection Program Developer of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, ITNGreaterLA's local partner. "Change is never easy, but our private, dignified and affordable service makes it easier for seniors and their families to make the transition to the passenger...