To the KBOO Board: Dump Bullard Law!

The Issue

Because it is not only unnecessarily costly, but also, as a firm dedicated to the interests of employers seeking "union avoidance" and a "union-free workplace", Bullard Law is antithetical to the values of KBOO. Just as KBOO has "stringent guidelines regarding from whom it will accept donations", so, too, we think the station should not spend money on an organization whose values are contrary to KBOO's "progressive perspective" and dedication to inclusivity, empowerment, justice, and democracy.

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The Issue

Because it is not only unnecessarily costly, but also, as a firm dedicated to the interests of employers seeking "union avoidance" and a "union-free workplace", Bullard Law is antithetical to the values of KBOO. Just as KBOO has "stringent guidelines regarding from whom it will accept donations", so, too, we think the station should not spend money on an organization whose values are contrary to KBOO's "progressive perspective" and dedication to inclusivity, empowerment, justice, and democracy.

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Michael Papadapoulos
Michael Papadapoulos
KBOO Foundation Board Member
Responded
“PROBABLY EVERY NON-PROFIT AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER NEEDS AN ATTORNEY. EACH ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO CHOOSE ONE THAT IS COMPETENT, HAS REASONABLE FEES, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY HAS A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS IN LINE WITH THE NON-PROFIT EMPLOYING IT. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE KBOO MANAGER HAS CHOSEN ONE THAT MOST DECIDEDLY IS AT ODDS WITH THE KBOO PHILOSOPHY, WHICH IS GROUNDED IN FAIRNESS, EQUITABILITY, AND IN TUNE WITH THE FINEST VALUES THAT LABORING PEOPLE REQUIRE. KBOO'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE COVERAGE OF ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO WORKING PEOPLE AND TO THE KBOO COMMUNITY AND THEIR INTERESTS AND ASPIRATIONS. IF THIS IS NOT DONE, KBOO NEEDS TO FIND NEW LEADERS IN KEEPING WITH ITS PHILOSOPHY, A LEADERSHIP THAT WILL SUPPORT ITS COMMUNITY AND WILL HIRE HELPERS SUCH AS ATTORNEYS WHO ARE ON BOARD WITH THEIR PHILOSOPHIES AND POLICIES.=== ROBERTA HALL, CORVALLIS, OREGON, KBOO MEMBER ”
Hadrian Micciche
Hadrian Micciche
KBOO Foundation Board Member
Responded
“River of shit River of shit Flow on, flow on, river of shit Right from my toes On up to my nose Flow on, flow on, river of shit I've been swimming In this river of shit More than 20 years And I'm getting tired of it Don't like swimming Hope it'll run dry Got to go on swimming Cause I don't want to die Spoken: Oh I can feel another 1000 years Of the flapjacks of Sorrow! Unless! Unless we make 2000 A.D.! 2000 A.D. Our glorious deadline A glorious deadline to make the World a better place! Or else the flapjacks of sorrow Are going to slide down our throats Slide down our throats For another millennium Of pain and war and oppression And all our children's children's children's Children's children children Shall have to wade and to swim In the same grim river In which we now swim Sing along with us Sing sing sing sing sing sing sing sing!”
Lisa Loving
Lisa Loving
KBOO Foundation Board Member
Responded
“The use of this law firm is a betrayal of kboo principals.”
Rabia Yeaman
Rabia Yeaman
KBOO Foundation Board Member
Responded
“Hi petitioners, thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns and opinions. I am sharing the most recent news we/I have of the union which is this "Lynn Fitch, KBOO Station Navigator and Madelyn Elder, President of the Communication Workers of America Local 7901, would voluntarily recognize the union and are ready to enter into negotiations." Tomorrow (Sunday 5/19) the manager will be available to answer your questions on the air (6:30-8pm) (Monday evening too). I cannot speak for my peers on the board, nor do I represent the board, only myself when I say, I am very excited the staff will be fulfilling their long-time desire to unionize and I am impressed with the manager's diligence in gathering information from a variety of sources to make the best decision on behalf of both the staff and the KBOO foundation. Her decision to request to go straight to negotiations demonstrates to me, a willingness to support the staff's request to unionize, while ensuring the safety of the non-profit corporation that is KBOO. I hope you will be able to tune in and get your questions answered to your satisfaction. Thank you for your passion and concern for our KBOO Community Radio. Rabia Yeaman”
Jeff Kipilman
Jeff Kipilman
KBOO Foundation Board Member
Responded
“no more of kboo's money spent on attorneys ”

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Petition created on May 18, 2013