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Freeman AV (aka Encore) Canada IATSE Local 58 was certified as the exclusive bargaining agent for audio visual technicians employed by Freeman AV (aka Encore) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Local is in the process of bargaining a first collective agreement with Freeman. The Department has also entered into negotiations with Freeman AV – US to include six Locals from four Canadian cities in the Freeman AV National Agreement. The Locals include: Local 56 Stagehands and Local 863 Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup in Montreal; Local 58 Stagehands and Local 822 Wardrobe/Hair and Makeup in Toronto; Local 118 in Vancouver; and Local 212 in Calgary. These negotiations are currently on hold, pending the Encore sale to PSAV. Once the sale is complete, a Canadian Addendum to the Freeman AV National Agreement will be created to include the Locals. Canadian Training & Tradeshow Participation Local 58 hosted three days of Customer Service Training for more than sixty participants in May 2019. Additional dates are planned to reach more of the membership. In August 2019, International Vice President and Director of Canadian Affairs John Lewis and International Representatives Brett and Jason Vergnano are scheduled to attend the Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology in Whitehorse, Yukon. The tradeshow provides the opportunity to network with industry professionals, academic institutions, theatre students and other industry stake holders. United States Negotiations & Training: Local 13 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Representative Cook assisted the Local 13 in negotiating a new agreement with National Convention Services which provides wage increases in each of the next five years. Local 15 Seattle, WA Local 15 successfully negotiated a supplemental agreement with Global Experience Specialists (GES) covering rigging in the Seattle Convention Center with the assistance of Representative Cook. The agreement covers three years with annual wage increases. There were further discussions about training in other areas like booth and carpet installation and the adding of those categories to the supplemental agreement which in turn will increase work opportunities for the Local. Local 28 Portland, OR The Local’s ongoing organizing efforts have resulted in an increase in trade show work in its jurisdiction over the past year creating a need to recruit new referents to cover the work. Representative Cook has been working with the Local 28 business representative and training chairman on their recently revised orientation class. The course includes workplace safety, the history of the IA, Local work rules, dispatch procedures, dress code, customer service training and path to membership. Since the last GEB, two training sessions were held reaching over sixty new referents. Local 31 Kansas City, KS Local 31 has been working with Representative Gandolini on renewing its Tradeshow Area Standards Agreement. To date, the Local has been successful in signing Accent on Cincinnati, American Convention Exhibit Services, Exhibit Associates, Freeman Expositions, Inc., GES, Heritage Trade Show Services, Shepard Exposition Services, UPA Production Services, and Lancaster Management Services. The term agreement covers three years and includes wage and benefit increases. The Local will continue to secure further signatories to this Area Standards Agreement as they perform work in this jurisdiction. Local 46 Nashville, TN Representative John Gorey was instrumental in obtaining a contract with James Thomas Productions, Inc. (JTP) to cover work for the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville. Local 51 Houston, TX Representative Gandolini has worked with new Local 51 Business Agent Bob Barker to provide Customer Service Training in July 2019 with AV Essentials training to be scheduled later this year. Local 53 Springfield, MA Representative Kiracofe previously reported on negotiations between Local 53 and MGM Resorts. MGM became the venue manager for the Mass Mutual Center (MMC) in Springfield, MA in early 2017. A critical element affecting negotiations included the newly organized Video Production Engineers (VPE) adding eight new members to the Local’s membership. Over the last two years, Local 53 maintained its focus on the Local’s priorities and was finally able to reach an agreement with MGM. Highlights of the agreement include significant wage increases to the lowest paid classifications increases to the other hourly rates and the introduction of an employee benefit package. 68 OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Local 99 Salt Lake City, UT Vice President Harper and Representative Gorey have been helping Local 99 over the last few months in an effort to build relationships with their exhibition employers and enforce tradeshow agreements. The industry continues to grow in the Salt Lake City area and the Department is working with the Local to help dispatch members to perform the increase in work opportunities. Local 127 Dallas, TX/Local 126 Fort Worth, TX Freeman Expositions, Inc. and Locals 126 and 127 have finalized a three-year supplemental agreement that includes wage and benefit increases over the term in keeping with the respective plans of each Local. A contribution to the Training Trust was also secured. These agreements will increase employment opportunities for members in the region. Local 143 St. Louis, MO Business Representative Gordon Hayman of Local 143 in St Louis requested International assistance with PSAV negotiations. Vice President Carlson and Representative Hague were assigned. Following one bargaining meeting, the Local was able to secure a five-year contract with annual increases and improved minimum calls. Local 205 Austin, TX As previously reported, negotiations commenced to add Local 205 to the Freeman AV National Agreement in December 2018. These negotiations continue and are likely to translate into a finalized agreement shortly. Local 423 Albuquerque, NM Representative Cook assisted Local 423 in negotiations with GES, Brede Colorado and Convention Services of the Southwest. To date, the Local has ratified agreements with GES and Brede Colorado. The updated agreements include annual wage increases premium pay and improved dues checkoff language. Local 470 Green Bay, WI Representative Hague assisted Local 470 with contract language with Live Nation to cover a Paul McCartney concert at Lambeau Field in June. Local 720 Las Vegas, NV The Local 720 Freeman AV contract is under extension and is being negotiated with the assistance of Vice President Sanders and Representative Gorey. The parties are close to a deal and hope to finalize an agreement shortly. Negotiations with Shepard Expositions have been successfully completed. In addition to the economic package, the Local was able to secure weekend premium pay. Florida Locals General Services Contract Vice President Sanders and Representative Gorey assisted the Florida Locals in negotiations for of General Services Contract. As reported earlier, the largest employers in the Tradeshow industry are signatory – Allied/Brede, Freeman, GES, and Shepard Expositions, netting nearly $14 Million in gross wages per year. A dozen other employers sign on once the GSC agreement is ratified. The contract expired on October 1, 2018 and was extended through February 28, 2019. The agreement reached between the parties and ratified by the membership includes retroactive wage increases over the five-year term for all job classifications. Florida Locals Freight Contract Vice President Sanders assisted the Florida Locals with the statewide Freight Contract. The major employers – Allied/ Brede, Freeman, and GES – agreed to adopt the economic package the Locals negotiated with the General Service Contract. The renewed Freight Contract has since been ratified by the membership. U.S. Organizing: Representative Gorey is in the process of working with the new President and Business Agent of Local 363 to provide Comet training and AV organizing opportunities. The Department continues to make progress in the Southern California market. U.S. Training: The Department continues to make customer service training a priority for members working in the tradeshow industry. Since the last General Executive Board meeting, Customer Service Training has been provided to Locals 12, 28, and 51. The Department’s efforts in this regard have been welcomed and appreciated by signatory employers. The Department also continues to work closely with the IA Education Department and AVIXA to assist Locals in accessing the most up-to-date training as new digital equipment enters the field and networking drives more of the content. Since February 2019, Representatives Cook, Cota and Hague have participated in training with Locals 11, 33 and 665. Future trainings are being scheduled for Locals 8, 18, and 38. THIRD QUARTER 2019 69
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