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A Question for Michael Eisenscher Re: KPFA and KQED

by Wondering?
Michael Eisenscher is making a public statement withdrawing support from the Pacifica Foundation. He is also, I assume, withdrawing his financial support from KQED Public Television and Public Radio due to their ongoing relationship with the same law firm and advocating that all labor-minded individuals do the same?
Folger-Levin is the law firm retained by the Pacifica Foundation to address libel charges directed at the foundation by Local 9415 of the CWA.

http://www.folgerlevin.com/practice/charitable.html

Quote: "Folger Levin understands our organization and the legal issues we face. I trust Folger-Levin to develop solutions for issues critical to our mission. They are always there for us".

Margaret Berry, General Counsel, Northern California Public Broadcasting including KQED.


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Mr Eisenscher's statement per kpfaworker.org

Today I sent the following message to KPFA/Pacifica:

I am informed that management has hired a union-hostile law firm to deal with its labor relations problems. I will not permit Pacifica/KPFA to use my money to fund this kind of activity. I currently make two $10/month contributions. Immediately cancel both. I will escrow the funds I otherwise would willingly donate until management abandons its anti-labor, union-hostile actions.

Please confirm receipt of this instruction and confirmation that my automatic donations billed to my credit care have been terminated.

Michael Eisenscher


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