Fourth Quarter 2008 - IATSE Local 8 Philadelphia

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Honorary Gold Card Bestowedon New Jersey OfficialAt its September 6, 2008 union meeting, the membershipof Local 632 unanimously approved an ExecutiveBoard recommendation to bestow an honorary IATSEGold Card to Secretary of the New Jersey Senate-Emeritus,Honorable John J. (Jack) McCarthy.Jack McCarthy served as Assistant Secretary of the NewJersey Senate for fourteen years, from 1970 to 1984. Hewas then elected by the New Jersey Senate to serve as itsSecretary for a full eight years from 1984 to 1992. Local632 has been privileged to have had two of SecretaryMcCarthy's sons in its ranks, Brother John W. McCarthy(deceased) and Brother Michael J. McCarthy, currentlyLocal 632's Legislative Director.More recently, Jack McCarthy has been instrumental insteering Local 632 through the labyrinth-like maze of governmentin New Jersey’s capitol, Trenton. His advice hasbeen immeasurable, from what to say and what not to saywhen in the statehouse... to more importantly, whom tospeak.Jack McCarthy's reputation for community service iswell-known throughout the state. Among other posts, hehas served as past-president of Shelter Our Sisters, Inc., ashelter for battered women and children.At District 10’s Convention this October in Weehawken,New Jersey, International President Loeb presentedJack McCarthy with an honorary Gold Card.From left to right: General Secretary-Treasurer James Wood,International President Matthew Loeb, honorary Gold Cardrecipient John J. McCarthy, Secretary of the New JerseySenate-Emeritus, Michael J. McCarthy, Legislative Director,Local 632 and President of Local 632 Kevin M. O'Brien.Historic Events for Alabama LocalLocal 142 members, Brother Rex L.Wilson and John Wayne Araszkiewicz,received their 30-year membership pinsfrom General Secretary-Treasurer JamesB. Wood and Local 142 PresidentEmanuel C. “Bud” Cook, III.Pictured from left to right: General Secretary-Treasurer James Wood, Brothers Rex L.Wilson and John Wayne Araszkiewicz, andLocal President Emanuel C. “Bud” Cook, III.Celebrating 100 years of theirCharter, Mobile, Alabama Local 142'sExecutive Board, General Secretary-Treasurer James B. Wood and InternationalRepresentative Donald J.Gandolini pose with the Local's originalCharter.Pictured from left to right: InternationalRepresentative Don Gandolini, Local 142Executive Board: Business Agent PhilipH. Tapia, President Emanuel C. “Bud”Cook, III., Secretary Treasurer Helen P.“Mickey” Megginson, Vice PresidentDwight B. Henley, with IATSE GeneralSecretary-Treasurer James Wood.On November 3, 2008,Niagara Falls-Buffalo, NYLocal 121 swore in newmembers at its regularmembership meeting.Congratulations!From left to right: JackiePolka, Andrew Wrobel,President of Local 121Robert Gardner, Tom Wrobel,Mike Hoffert Jr., Don MoyerJr, and Jeramie Granger.THE MOTION PICTURE EDITORS GUILD SELECTS TOM SHORT ASTHE RECIPIENT OF THE 2009 FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE AWARDThe Motion Picture Editors Guild has selectedInternational President Emeritus Thomas C.Short to be the recipient of the Guild’s Fellowshipand Service Award for 2009. The Fellowshipand Service Award was established by theMPEG to recognize an individual who hasdemonstrated professionalism, collaboration,mentorship, generosity of spirit and a commitmentto the labor movement. The distinguishedhonor will be presented to Mr.Short at the MPEG Annual Board ofDirectors Installation Dinner on January 10,2009 at Loews in Santa Monica.“Tom Short has dedicated his career to thelabor movement with integrity and exemplaryleadership. He serves as a positive example toeveryone in the entertainment industry andbeyond,” said MPEG President, Lisa Churgin,A.C.E. “Tom embodies everything that theMPEG Fellowship and Service Award represents,and I am delighted that he will be thisyear’s recipient.”22 Official BulletinFourth Quarter 2008 23
The Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF) was certified recently by theprojectionists of IATSE Local 173. For thefirst time, IATSE projectionists wereworking for TIFF, the second-largest filmfestival in the world, under benefit of aunion contract. The Festival opened in1976 and at the 2008 Festival in September,screened almost 400 films across 23screens throughout the city, all of themnow manned by IATSE projectionists.In addition to this certification success,Local 173 has also seen a majorchange with its recent merger into otherlocals. Because the Local had provincewidejurisdiction with members spreadacross Ontario, the merger saw Local 173members welcomed into Locals 58, 105,357 and 471. Congratulations to all on asmooth transition!International President Loebswore in Local 892’s new TreasurerMarilyn Matthews at the officeof Local 892 on October 29, 2008during a visit to Los Angeles.From left to right: Rachael Stanley,Assistant Executive Director; MaryRose, President, InternationalPresident Matthew Loeb, CherylDowney, Executive Director;Marilyn Matthews, Treasurer,Costume Designers Guild, IATSELocal 892.Local 173 & The TorontoInternational Film FestivalNEW OFFICER FOR COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILDLocal 173 projectionists meet with TIFF representatives in preparation for the2008 FestivalManlifts: An Old Tool with Hidden RisksBy Kent Jorgensen,Chairman, IATSE Safety CommitteeFor a number of months I havebeen contacted by members aboutthe continuing problems with “manlifts” (vertical personnel lifts). Anumber of accidents have occurredrecently to once again remind us of the potential dangersthat exist with these pieces of equipment.Vertical personnel lifts are the single person lifts usedthroughout industries and businesses. They are efficientand economical means for getting up in the air to do a job.They can be more stable than ladders, are faster and moremobile than most scaffolds, and can have a reach from 20to 100 feet.But, these lifts have limitations. Only one person canbe in the basket at a time. Most are only supposed to beused indoors on a flat and level floor. Their lifting capacityis low. They also have stabilizing devices which can limitthe mobility of the lift.Because of the utility and economy of these machineswe often see them in places where IATSE sisters andbrothers work. Theaters, banquet rooms, convention halls,sports venues, movie and television sets, concert halls,rental facilities, and traveling shows all have them and usethem. They are a great tool, but when used improperlythey will tip over injuring or killing people.Some workers say, “I’ve used these things for years.I’ve never seen one that went over.” Well I have, morethan once. It is unnerving to come to work one morningand see the lift, fully extended, lying on the floor. Youknow that someone you work with was in it when it wentover.The lifts go over for many reasons: They are not on level ground. The outriggers are not being used. Workers are pushing the lift while elevated. The person in the basket is pulling themselves alongwhile elevated. The lift is made unlevel by the improper use of the levelingjacks.The basket is overloaded.A piece of equipment is being pulled up to the basketby someone on the ground, and they pull the lift over.It is used outside in the wind.The person in the basket over reaches the guardrailand causes a tip hazard.An unstable floor or platform causes a tip over.Using something other than the manufacturer recommendedmethod for leveling.Tying something off to the basket and then lowering orraising the lift.These are all risks to the stability of these lifts. This isnot a complete list of potential risks, but for the most partthese things are preventable. Here are some things youcan do to protect yourself: Attend any employer training on these pieces of equipment. Read and follow the operating instructions which aresupposed to be provided on every machine. Always use the outriggers or stabilizer as recommendedby the manufacturer. Use the machine on a stable surface capable of supportingits weight. Stay under the lift’s rated capacity. Be aware that a side load can make the lift unstable. Do not move the lift in an elevated position unless themanufacturer intended it to be used in that way. Never disable a safety device. Take any equipment out of service that an inspectionshows to be damaged or otherwise unusable.The entertainment industry has been changing overthe years in regards to safety. Our employers are tellingus that the ways of doing things and equipment that havebeen used for years have to give way to safer methodsand equipment. Many people do not like these changes.They question the motives. They complain that thechanges take too much time or they cost too muchmoney or there is no other way to do the job. To protectourselves and those we work with, we have to find theway. At the end of the day we want to walk away in onepiece.24 Official BulletinFourth Quarter 2008 25
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