IATSE_3rd2017_web

highest legislative and judicial body in the IATSE, is taking place
in Florida in July 2017, just over one year after the Pulse nightclub
attack;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Delegates of the
IATSE 68th Quadrennial Convention take a moment of silence
to remember and honor the victims, their families, the survivors
and the broader LGBTQIA* community, including other sexual
and gender identities not specified in the acronym used, affected
by the attack at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the IATSE commits
to standing united against hatred and discrimination and to
promoting and supporting education and advocacy of human
rights, equity issues and anti-oppression training within the
IATSE International and Locals for all IATSE members and staff
in an effort to instill an understanding of the fundamental values
of equality and dignity for all people and building solidarity.
Note: *represents other sexual and gender identities not
specified in the acronym used.
Convention Action: The Delegates unanimously adopted
this Resolution and all acknowledged a moment of silence in
memory and honor of the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre
on June 12, 2016.
RESOLUTION NO. 14
WHEREAS, Working families form the foundation of our
society;
WHEREAS, The IATSE represents members throughout the
United States and Canada struggling to honor both work and
family commitments;
WHEREAS, Many elected leaders in municipal, state and
provincial government have tried to provide support for those
families through legislation that mandates paid family and sick
leave;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the IATSE will continue
to support local, state, provincial and federal efforts to improve
the lives of working families through the passage of family
friendly legislation and policies such as paid family and sick
leave.
Convention Action: The Delegates adopted this Resolution,
observing that Resolution 14 extends Resolutions 4 and 13 to
both the United States and Canada, which encourages laws
that support working families.
RESOLUTION NO. 16
WHEREAS, The IATSE has acknowledged the safety and
well being of its members to be of the greatest concern;
WHEREAS, The IATSE Equality Statement reads in part
“IATSE leaders and members must be vigilant in working, both
with each other and with our employers, to promote an equal
and welcoming environment for all people, through our actions,
attitude, and language”;
WHEREAS, No human being should ever be subjected to
any type of sexual or physical abuse in the workplace;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Delegates to the
IATSE 68th Quadrennial Convention condemn sexual or other
physical abuse perpetrated in the workplace; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That efforts be made to support
IATSE members who report workplace abuse; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Locals of the IATSE
will work together to inform members that such actions will not
be tolerated and that anyone responsible for workplace abuse
will be held accountable.
Convention Action: The Delegates adopted this Resolution.
As required, the IATSE hereby reminds all local unions that the
IATSE encourages and advocates for respectful work environments
and adheres to anti-harassment, anti-discrimination
and anti-bullying workplaces. It further reminds Locals that
the IATSE Equality Statement can be found on the International’s
website at www.IATSE.net.
RESOLUTION NO. 17
WHEREAS, The growth of our Locals contributes to the
strength of our Alliance;
WHEREAS, Opportunities exist on the jurisdiction of the
locals of the Ninth District for growth both internally and externally;
WHEREAS, A diverse new membership brings further
strength to our Alliance;
WHEREAS, The strength of our Locals strengthens the ability
of our members to secure a solid middleclass existence for
themselves and their families;
WHEREAS, The success of our membership and existing
contracts are the best example of why growth = strength;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Delegates of
the Ninth District pledge to return to their Locals and petition
their executive boards to explore all possible opportunities for
growth, both internal and external;
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That every
effort be made to deputize our existing membership as ambassadors
for the benefits of IATSE Membership.
Convention Action: The Delegates adopted this Resolution
24 OFFICIAL BULLETIN