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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man

Posts: 4718
From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 09-27-2002 12:20 PM

I am happy to hear that Regal is taking positive steps to correct some of the problems. I wish them well so they can get the issues resolved.

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Steve Anderson
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 168
From: Nashville, TN
Registered: Feb 2000

posted 09-27-2002 09:27 PM

Chris, when you were in your "Rant Mode" I could have sworn the picture of you started to move....

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Brad Miller
Administrator

Posts: 17775
From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 09-27-2002 10:27 PM

I think what happens is that Regal is such a HUGE company now that the head office in Knoxville cannot possibly keep up with it all. That is, keep up with it all "effectively" in regards to policy and how people are treated. As with any huge company, a LOT of responsibility is left to the managers, the District managers and the techs. What happens in one state can easily be nothing like what happens in another state. Yet it is entirely possible that neither one has violated company policy. It is that professional trust that the home office must put forth in their people. There will always be bad apples here and there, and it is those few that bring about these kind of rants. As far as I am concerned, this has nothing to do with Regal specifically. ANY company that large WILL have these sort of problems.

BTW, I do applaud you Chris for speaking your mind in such a straightforward, and yet professional manner. Banning? I think not.

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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!

Posts: 12814
From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 09-28-2002 09:44 AM

Regal, from corporate on down is definately not squeeky clean. Heck with all of the the various lock-outs anti-union sentiments from the chains, only Regal incurred the rath of the AFL-CIO proper...most locals were just written off as an obsolete job but somehow Regal distinguished itself beyond the IATSE.

I would say all of the big chains have their sterling areas and have their dumps. Regal would certainly be included in there so it doesn't surprise me that there are many that will speak highly of them.

I must admit, I find more bad examples in big chains than I find good though.

As to a non-management employee working at other theatres, there should be nothing wrong with it. They are paid for the hours worked and should have no concern for what they do on their off time. Most service companies service all of their competitor's theatre and manage to avoid confict of interest. Back in the union operator days, again projectionists could avoid a conflict of interest by performing well for all of the companies. Many cleaning companies seem to do well for multiple theatre chains too.

Steve

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