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Shakespeare Theatre Local 2’s organizational effort of Shakespeare Theatre finally paid off as its collective bargaining agreement began January 1, 2017. This effort brought a theatre on Navy Pier that had operated non-union since 1998 and twelve new members. Local 2 was honored to have President Loeb swear in eighty new members at their General Membership Meeting on October 5, 2016. Twenty-four of them came from organizational efforts and others from seasoned referrals. Vice President Carlson thanked President Loeb for swearing in their new members and for his passionate message of what IA membership is all about, “President Loeb, you provided everyone there a lifetime memory and for that and much, much more I sincerely thank you!” President Loeb remarked that all the credit in these endeavors goes to Local 2, the members and the workers who put their jobs at risk to secure representation. He observed that the Local has won at every stage of its litigation with JAM, which success he expects will continue. He noted that Local 2 has taken in a number of members and thus has control of the market and the labor force. He further noted his appreciation to Vice President Carlson and Local 2 for what they are doing for the membership by protecting their hardfought standards of living. President Loeb stated that Local 2 will have the full support of the International. LOCAL 122, SAN DIEGO, CA Re: La Jolla Playhouse Reporting to the General Executive Board was International Trustee Carlos Cota, International Representative Peter Marley, Local 122 Assistant Business Representative Richard Disbrow, and Local 122 Secretary-Treasurer Rachel Eaves. International Trustee Cota was proud to report that, after over a year of bargaining, Local 122 reached a first time agreement with the La Jolla Playhouse. Negotiations opened on November 12, 2015, with an initial proposal and the setting of ground rules for negotiations. The Local started off with a fairly large bargaining committee in an effort to be as inclusive as possible as it sought to negotiate an agreement covering all crafts and departments at the Playhouse. There are three separate theatres and two additional performance spaces, along with a full scene shop and metal shop, paint shop, prop shop, and costume shop all located on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. Trustee Cota noted that he has negotiated many first time agreements over the years, but this was definitely one of the most complicated due to a number of outside factors, which took some time to address but were resolved favorably. The Local’s newly negotiated agreement is wall-to-wall in scope, covering all departments and crafts, with the exception of employees represented by another union. Every person on the technical staff is now represented and under IATSE agreement. There are nearly ninety total workers covered under the new IATSE contract. Trustee Cota discussed some of the features of the new collective bargaining agreement, including: n Hiring and Employment language; n Established clear Hours and Working conditions with four hour minimum calls and half our increments that didn’t exist previously; n Night time premiums for hours worked between Midnight and 7:00 am; n Holiday Pay with two additional Holidays bargained in; n Rest periods and 7th day premiums; n Show call provision; n Costume fees; n Between 11% and 46% increases in hourly wages; a newly established “Head of Department” rate of $25.50 per hour across all departments; significant wage increases in the second and third year of the contract; n The establishment of a Labor Management Cooperation Committee which will meet quarterly to give bargaining unit members a voice in their workplace. Special attention was placed on workplace safety as the result of serious accidents in the past. The Local insured the placement of bargaining unit members on the La Jolla Playhouse Safety Committee so that they can work to develop safe work practices. In addition, new educational opportunities will be offered through the Local and the IATSE Training Trust. The first scheduled class at the Playhouse will be the IATSE OSHA 10 course, scheduled to be held on February 13-14, 2017. Trustee Cota stated that he was extremely happy with the finished agreement and the relationship the Local is building with management. The agreement is a game changer in the San Diego market and will lead to increased opportunities for each of the IATSE Locals in the area. Trustee Cota thanked Representative Peter Marley, Local 122 Business Agent Paul McDonnell, Secretary-Treasurer Ra- 60 OFFICIAL BULLETIN
chel Eves, Assistant Business Agent Richard Disbrow, Vice President Greg Sowizdrzal, Local 706 Assistant Business Representative Randy Sayer, Local 122 Attorney Bob Giolito, and Lead organizers Michael Lowe, Kyle Ahlquist, Jenny Fajerman. Assistant Business Agent Disbrow thanked President Loeb for assigning Representative Marley to help with the bargaining, and thanked the Local’s office staff for putting in extra hours and answering many questions from the bargaining unit. Secretary-Treasurer Eaves talked about how important the La Jolla Playhouse has been to her life. Previously, low wages at the Playhouse coupled with the high cost of living forced her to work at other venues. She recounted the many hours she spent talking to fellow workers about how important and valuable they were and how, together, they could stand up to management. President Loeb congratulated everyone involved in this effort, remarking on the importance of organizing the Playhouse and providing wage equity to the workers at the theatre. Organizing the Playhouse has resulted in a huge increase in members for Local 122. This growth only makes them stronger as a Local. President Loeb thanked the workers in the bargaining unit for stepping up and fighting for what is right. LOCAL 210, EDMONTON, AB Re: Oilers Entertainment Group International Vice President and Director of Canadian Affairs John Lewis, International Representative James Brett and Local 210 Business Agent Peter Gerrie reported to the General Executive Board on Local 210’s efforts to secure a first collective agreement with Rogers Place Arena in Edmonton, Alberta. Representative Brett explained that Rogers Place Arena is a multi-use arena and new home of the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey franchise. It has seating for over 18,000 for hockey and over 20,000 for concerts. In addition, there is a 1,000 seat community ice rink as well as 24,000 square foot of programmable space and a programmable plaza area for various other types of events. After building relationships throughout the construction of the arena, Local 210 was able to capitalize on those relationships to settle a first collective agreement with the ownership group of the Rogers Place Arena. However, prior to the signing of the collective agreement, a disagreement arose between the parties relating to the payroll calculation process. As a result, the contract remained unsigned. The Local then filed an application for certification with the Alberta Labour Relations Board. The filing of that application facilitated the signing of the collective agreement. The Local has since filed a grievance relating the payroll calculation issue which is in the process of being litigated. President Loeb commended Local 210 on its efforts to secure a first collective agreement and advocacy on behalf of its members through the grievance arbitration process. LOCAL 411, MISSISSAUGA, ON Re: Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) International Vice President and Director of Canadian Affairs John Lewis and Local 411 Business Agent Chandra-Li Paul reported to the General Executive Board on Local 411’s recent success in negotiating a two-year renewal agreement for craft service and honeywagon operators. Vice President Lewis explained that Local 411’s membership consists of production coordinators, first and second assistant coordinators, craft service personnel and honeywagon operators. The production coordinators work under promulgated agreements while the craft service and honeywagon operators work under a term agreement with the Canadian Media Producers Association which is adhered to by Canadian and United States producers shooting in Ontario. Highlights of the renewal agreement include a 2% wage increases in each year as well as improved language relating to daily and weekend turnaround and meal penalties. The renewal agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by the membership. President Loeb congratulated Local 411 on its success in settling a renewal agreement for craft service and honeywagon operators. LOCAL 482, CHAMPAIGN-UR- BANA, IL Re: Champaign-Urbana Park District International Vice President Craig Carlson appeared before the Board to report on Local 482’s contract negotiations with Champaign Park District. On May 2, 2016, Local 482 requested President Loeb’s help with negotiations for a new contract with Champaign Park District’s Virginia Theatre. Local 482 also has a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which covers work at ADM Arena in Decatur, another for the University of Illinois covering their entire campus, including The State Farm Center Arena and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and a CBA covering The David S. FIRST QUARTER 2017 61
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