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ties in Stagecraft since the Summer Board meeting in Hollywood, Florida. As will be reported elsewhere, the Canadian Department is actively engaged in a number of organizing campaigns and assisting eleven local unions in bargaining. The highlight of this activity was the overwhelming victory achieved by Local B-173 when it won a three-way vote against the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the largest union in Canada, and a non-union option to secure the bargaining rights for 265 front-of-house employees working at the three theatres and managed by the City of Toronto. The level of support by the members of the Local, and other Toronto IA Locals was inspiring. A separate report will provide more details on this important victory. The International recently concluded negotiations for the renewal of the International agreement with PDK, which services a number of venues throughout Southern Ontario. The International was first introduced to PDK when Spectra Venue Management took over the management of the Oshawa General Motors Arena and PDK had been the labour supplier. The venue fell under IA jurisdiction the employees of PDK were brought into membership to continue servicing the venue and the International subsequently entered into an agreement with PDK for all their other work in non-union venues. This is the third renewal of the agreement with PDK. It is for a three-year term, with substantial rate increases. In addition to the rate increases, the deal also sees improved overtime structure, over-scale rates for out-of-town work, reinforced meal penalties and an increase to retirement contributions. The General Executive Board ratified this agreement in December of 2017. Canadian Pink Contracts The International has completed bargaining with thirteen of the sixteen signatory companies to the IATSE Canadian Pink Agreement. The remaining three companies will conclude when preparing to tour. The International continues its outreach program to Canadian traveling tours, with representatives meeting the crews of every touring production. Local Union reports The International is continuing to compile Local Stage agreements in Canada and input them into the International Database. To date, the Department has provided 156 local union agreements. Now, the Department is working with IT Administrator Jimmy Rainey and WinMill to install alerts to give notice 120 days prior to the expiration of the Local agreements. This exercise identified other areas in which the International can collect, and make readily available, data relating to our local unions. This information will be updated on a regular basis and tracked with the goal of helping the Canadian Department better identify opportunities to assist our local unions and manage the International’s resources more efficiently. Representative Bateman reported on his assignment to assist Local 15 in its organizing efforts with Rhino in the Pacific Northwest. After numerous legal challenges, Local 15 has prevailed in its efforts to be the certified representative of Rhino riggers. Working in conjunction with Locals 28, 93 and 675, Local 15 has constituted a bargaining committee comprised of Rhino riggers and is preparing for negotiations. Representative Bateman also reported on his assignment to work on organizing with Local 51 in Houston, TX. The Local has hosted several Continuing Organizing Membership Education Training (COMET) sessions. Representative Bateman also reported on his assignment to assist Local 205 in their organizing efforts at the Zach Theater. The Local filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) alleging discriminatory firing of one of the union supporters. At the same time, the Local sought support from local politicians. The ULP was settled in favor of the fired worker with back pay and reemployment. The city council also expressed its support. Representative Bateman reported on the successful conclusion of negotiations between Local 28, Portland, OR and the Moda Center. The Local was successful in obtaining wage and benefit increases while fending off concessionary demands by the employer. Representative Bateman reported on the growth of Local 154, Ashland, OR. The Local is aggressively protecting its contract with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and continues outreach to unrepresented workers employed by the Festival. The Local is also obtaining employment for its members from other theatrical employers in the area. Representative Bateman also reported on his organizing efforts with Locals 7 and 719 in Denver, CO. Those Locals won an election to represent the regional theater employees of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. During the negotiations for a first contract, the Locals obtained significant improvements in wages, benefits, and conditions. 24 OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Assistant Director of Stagecraft Hartnett reported for Special Representative Dave Garretson. Assistant Director Hartnett reported on the successful conclusion of the negotiations between Local 60 and SMG covering the Saenger Theater and the Pensacola Bay Center Arena were concluded successfully. The new contracts include improvements in wages and overtime conditions as well as the expansion of premium pay provisions. In addition to Local 60, Representative Garretson also assisted Local 635 with the Guns N’ Roses stadium concert at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, NC. This was the first concert at the University in over thirty years. Local 635 referred over 300 workers for the event and was recognized by all parties for its professionalism. Representative Stasia Savage reported on successfully concluding negotiations for a first contract between Treasurers and Ticket Sellers Local 757 and the Michigan Opera Box Office. These negotiations followed a victorious representation election. The workers are excited to become members of the IATSE. Representative Savage also reported on the filing of a representation petition on behalf of workers employed by Palace Sports and Entertainment at three venues in Detroit, MI. Prior to opening the hearing for the petition the employer notified the National Labor Relations Board that they were going out of business and that the successor taking over the venues was an employer to Local 38 contracts. Representative Savage reported on negotiations with the Century II Convention Center. After reaching a tentative agreement with the Center, the city council rejected the agreement based on objections of several tenants of the venue. The Local is in the process of addressing those tenants’ concerns and resubmitting the agreement for approval. Representative Savage reported on her assignment to assist Local 731 in negotiations with the Mount Rushmore Convention Center. The agreement had not been updated for some time and the employer attempted to terminate the relationship with the Local. After discussion, negotiations are back on track to update the agreement. International Representative Peter Marley reported on his bargaining assistance to Local 33 and the Pasadena Playhouse; Wardrobe Local 784, Team San Jose and the San Francisco Ballet; Wardrobe Local 874 and the California Musical Theater; Local B18 and the San Francisco Giants; Local 415 and the University of Arizona; Local 107 and Oracle Arena. All negotiations were successfully concluded with new contracts containing significant improvements for the workers. Representative Marley also reported on assisting Local 611 in negotiations with Sunset Cultural Center. The Center announced its intention to subcontract stagehand work to a third-party vendor. The Local successfully negotiated severance payments for displaced workers and minimum wage for any subcontractors awarded the work. Representative Marley reported on Local 504’s victory in a representation election with the Musco Center. Negotiations have commenced and are progressing. Representative Marley also assisted Local 923 in a discharge grievance. The Local was victorious and the member was returned to work with backpay. Representative Marley also reported that he continues to serve as the Vice President of the L. A. County Labor Federation. Assistant Director of Stagecraft Department D. Joseph Hartnett reported on negotiations between Wardrobe Local 787 and the Pittsburgh Opera. The new agreement addressed long-standing shortcomings involving the Head and Assistant Wardrobe Supervisors. They will no longer be paid on a day rate but will receive hourly compensation including overtime. Other workers achieved health contributions for the first time in addition to wage and conditions improvements. Assistant Director Hartnett also reported on negotiations between Treasurers and Ticket Sellers Local 862 and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The membership unanimously ratified the new contract. Assistant Director Hartnett reported on his assistance to Local 69 in their negotiations with JSAV for work at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, TN. The company attempted to replace Local 69 members with unrepresented workers. Unfair Labor Practice charges have been filed and other legal actions are being contemplated. Assistant Director Hartnett noted for the Board’s information his attendance at the AFL-CIO Organizing Institute Training and the number of Locals that have requested and received COMET Training. Co-Director of the Stagecraft Department Anthony DePaulo reported on the state of the road. The number of non- League tours continues to grow and they have sent out higher-tiered tours versus 2016-2017. The Department continues its outreach program by having Representatives visit touring productions. The Department is also improving its outreach to ACT members with digital communications. FIRST QUARTER 2018 25
Page 2 and 3: Stand Up, Fight Back! The Stand Up,
Page 4 and 5: EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Matthew D. Loeb
Page 6 and 7: OFFICIAL NOTICE This is to advise t
Page 8 and 9: IATSE & LABOR MOVEMENT NEWS Tim Hor
Page 10 and 11: IATSE & LABOR MOVEMENT NEWS Behind
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Page 16 and 17: REPORT OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOA
Page 18 and 19: Local in 2014. John has negotiated
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Page 26 and 27: Co-Director Daniel Di Tolla reporte
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Page 32 and 33: years. His term of office has expir
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Page 36 and 37: on the job. In remembering them, th
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Page 40 and 41: member. Mentors, along with program
Page 42 and 43: Finally, the Broadcast Department r
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Page 46 and 47: IATSE Canadian National Health Plan
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING I.A.T.S.E. O
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SAFETY ZONE By Kent Jorgensen, Chai
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Local 488 Celebrates 25th Year! Stu
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